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Summary of Contents for Klein Tools VDV Commander VDV501-828
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Commander 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...
- Page 2 VDV Commander ™ Instruction Manual FEATURES The Klein Tools VDV Commander™ is a full-featured voice/data/video cable tester which includes cable length measurement, the ability to detect and/or identify PoE, link status and link capability – all in one product. • Tests Cables •...
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Page 3: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 6.8" L x 3.6" W x 1.85" D (173 mm L x 91 mm W x 47 mm D) • Weight: 18 oz. (510 g) with batteries • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) •... -
Page 4: Coax Connector
ENGLISH OVERVIEW Full-color LCD Display Function Buttons perform the function on the display above "Back" each button Button "Test" Button "Arrow" Buttons "Enter" Button "On/Off" Button Coax RJ45 Connector Jack Port ACCESSORIES VDV501-097 VDV501-829 Starter Test & Tone Description ü ü... -
Page 5: 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 Types of Faults Several possible error conditions on the cable are detected and displayed on the screen of your VDV Commander. -
Page 6: Changing A Setting
ENGLISH • Use the up and down arrow buttons 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. -
Page 7: General Testing Procedures
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES Cable Testing Guidelines The VDV Commander tests coax, network, and phone cables to detect possible faults, measure cable lengths, show wire pairing and examine a cable’s physical/electrical properties. Important Notes: • RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the VDV Commander. -
Page 8: Network/Power Over Ethernet Poe Testing
ENGLISH GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES (CONTINUED) • If a Test-n-Map 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. •... -
Page 9: Link Light
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES (CONTINUED) 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 10: Vdv Commander App
ENGLISH 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 •... -
Page 11: Updating Firmware
UPDATING FIRMWARE To Download the New VDV Commander Firmware • Go to VDV Commander product page on www.kleintools.com. • Click on the VDV Commander Firmware update link to download the new firmware. • Save the file to your computer. Updating the VDV Commander •... -
Page 12: Warranty
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Prior to disposal of this product, please contact Klein Tools for proper disposal options. CUSTOMER SERVICE KLEIN TOOLS, INC. 450 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069 www.kleintools.com...