Klein Tools VDV Commander VDV501-097 Quick Start Manual

Klein Tools VDV Commander VDV501-097 Quick Start Manual

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VDV Commander
VDV501-097
• TESTS CABLES
• MEASURES
• DETECTS FAULTS
• DETECTS AND
• LOCATES AND
• TESTS ACTIVE NETWORK
• SAVE AND PRINT REPORTS
1.800.561.8187
Quick Start Guide
ENGLISH
CABLE LENGTH
WITH TDR
MEASURES PoE
IDENTIFIES CABLES
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Summary of Contents for Klein Tools VDV Commander VDV501-097

  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide VDV Commander 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 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
  • Page 2 OVERVIEW Full-color LCD Display Function Buttons perform the function on the display above each button "Back" Button "Test" Button "Enter" Button "Arrow" Buttons "On/Off" Button Coax RJ45 Connector Jack Port 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 3: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN 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 SETUP From the main screen, press the blue function button on the far right below the “setup”...
  • Page 4 GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES 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.
  • Page 5 GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES Saving a Test File • To save a cable test, press the "Save" function button • Use the arrow buttons the "Enter" button to name the cable test file. • Press the "Save" function button to save the cable test file.
  • Page 6: Network/Power Over Ethernet Poe Testing

    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.
  • Page 7: Link Light

    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. •...
  • Page 8: Tone Generator

    GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES 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*. •...
  • Page 9 VDV COMMANDER APP 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.
  • Page 10 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.

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