Klein Tools VDV Commander VDV501-097 User manual

VDVCommander
TM
VDV501-097
ENGLISH
• TESTS CABLES
• MEASURES
CABLE LENGTH
WITH TDR
• DETECTS FAULTS
• DETECTS AND
MEASURES PoE
• LOCATES AND
IDENTIFIES CABLES
• TESTS ACTIVE NETWORK
• SAVE AND PRINT REPORTS
Quick Start Guide
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OVERVIEW
USB
Port
RJ45
Jack
Coax
Connector
Full-color
LCD Display
Function Buttons
perform the function
on the display above
each button
"Arrow"
Buttons
"Test" Button
"Enter" Button
"On/Off" Button
"Back"
Button
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The VDV Commander features a full-color graphic LCD screen.
Press any of the four blue buttons below the on-screen
icon to select that function. Alternately, you can use the side or
up/down arrows to scroll to desired
on-screen function and press the "Enter" button .
LCD SCREEN
From the main screen, press the blue function button
on the far right below the “setup” symbol . Use the
up and down arrow buttons to scroll through
the Setup menu and to select an option.
SETUP
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to
navigate through the settings.
• Use the left and right arrow buttons
to select setting.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change
the selected setting.
• Press the "Enter" button to accept your changes.
• Press the left arrow to unselect a setting.
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Performing a Cable Test
Press the "On/Off" button to power on the
VDV Commander.
• Connect a network, coax, or telephone cable to the
appropriate connector on the top of the VDV Commander.
WARNING: Do NOT plug an RJ12 cable directly into the VDV
Commander. A standard RJ12 cable will damage the VDV
Commander’s RJ45 jack. Use the RJ adapter patch cable
(VDV726-125) that is included with the VDV Commander.
• Press the "Enter" button to display the cable test
menu. The VDV Commander will automatically perform a
test upon entering the cable test menu.
• To scroll through Cable Type mode, press the RJ45
function button. The icon will change with each press, from
RJ45 to coax to telephone / / .
• If a Test-n-Map
TM
remote is NOT being used (a one ended
test), the VDV Commander will test the length of each pair,
open, short, or split pair. Performing a one ended test will not
verify connectivity on the opposite end of the cable.
• If a remote is being used, connect the remote to the opposite
end of the cable.
• To calibrate the VoP, connect a known length of cable to the
VDV Commander and press the up/down/left/right buttons to
increase or decrease the VoP. Press the left and right buttons
to select and change the VoP one digit at a time.
• While adjusting the VoP, press the test button until the desired
length of the cable is displayed.
• To save the calibrated VoP, enter the settings menu and press
the "Save" function button .
NOTE: your adjusted VoP will be displayed next to the
RJ45 or coax icon.
• Press the green test button or the loop mode
function button to perform additional tests.
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
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Saving a Test File
• To save a cable test, press the "Save" function button .
• Use the arrow buttons and
the "Enter" button to name the cable test file.
• Press the "Save" function button to save the cable
test file.
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
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• Press the "On/Off" button to power on the
VDV Commander.
•Connect the VDV Commander to a switch or active
network jack.
• Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the Network/
PoE icon and press the "Enter" button or press the
Network/POE function button.
• The VDV Commander will automatically detect and
display link capability, connection speed, PoE class,
and PoE Min/Max voltages.
•To perform a network test only, press the PoE function
button .
• To save the PoE data, press the "Save" function button
.
• Use the arrow buttons and the "Enter" button to name
the PoE file.
• Press the "Save" function button to save the PoE file.
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
Network/Power over Ethernet PoE Testing
The VDV Commander PoE test identifies the link capability of
a network drop and the connection status. VDV Commander
detects the presence of PoE, PoE class per IEEE 802.3 af/at,
and also measures PoE voltages under load. The Network/PoE
tests can be saved for record keeping and printing.
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GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
Link Light
The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port.
• Press the "On/Off" button to power on the
VDV Commander.
• Connect the VDV Commander to an active network cable or port.
• Press the Network/PoE function button , then
press the Link Light function button .
• The Link Light will automatically begin to blink upon
entering the Link menu.
• The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same
cadence as the port light.
• Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit
frequency to suit the switch characteristics.
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GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
• Press the "On/Off" button to power on the
VDV Commander.
• Use the left and right arrow buttons to select the
tone generator icon and press the "Enter" button .
• The VDV Commander will automatically activate the tone
generator upon entering the tone generator menu.
• Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax
connector located on the top of the VDV Commander.
• To switch between network and coax cables, press the
coax cable / RJ45 function button / .
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to select
tone cadences 1 through 4.
• Use the left and right arrow buttons to select which
pin or pair to place the tone.
• Use a tone tracing probe* (PROBEplus VDV500-060) alongside
the cable or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone.
Tone Generator
Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound.
This mode emits a cadence from the VDV Commander through the
connected cable. The tone is detected by a tone tracing probe*.
* Probe is included in some kits.
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The VDV Commander application gives you the ability to
view, save and print cable and network test results on
your computer. This application can also update your VDV
Commander’s firmware.
To install the VDV Commander App
• Go to the VDV Commander product page on
to download the
VDV Commander software application.
•Save the VDV Commander Application file to your
computer’s desktop. Double click on the file to open it.
• Double-click on “SET-UP.exe” to begin installation.
VDV COMMANDER APP
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WARNINGS
To ensure safe operation and service of the tester, follow
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in
severe injury or death.
The VDV Commander is designed for use on cabling systems
with or without voltage.
• The Voltage! icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra
Low Voltage (SELV) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC.
• It is NOT recommended to use the VDV Commander when the
Voltage! icon is present. Operating the VDV Commander when a
voltage source exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety
hazard for the user.
• Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC or DC.
SYMBOLS:
WARNING: Potential for personal injury.
Caution: Potential for damage or destruction to equipment.
Always wear approved eye protection.
Do NOT use on energized circuits.
Conformité Européenne. Conforms with
European Economic Area directives.
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash.
Items must be properly disposed of in accordance
with local regulations.
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