IDEAL VDV II Specsheet

More than just a wiremapper

VDV II

Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier

Proof of Performance

VDV II

Voice, Data and
Video Cable Verifier

More than just a
wiremapper

The new VDV II Series are easy to use cable testers that check the integrity

of copper cables commonly found in domestic, commercial or industrial
voice, data or video installations, including telephone wiring, data network
and video/security cabling.

Employing state-of-the-art technology, VDV II oers functionality not
previously available in a wiremapper. The advanced wiremap engine
accurately displays complex wiring faults instantaneously whilst TDR

(Time Domain Reflectometry) aids troubleshooting and improves

on-site productivity.

VDV II

Performs standard tests for copper
cabling, including:

• Coax, 6Pin (RJ11/12), 8Pin (RJ45)

Connectors for Copper Cable Testing

• Wiremap for Miswires, Split Pairs, Shorts

and Opens

• Analog Tone Generator

• Voltage Protection

• Shielded Cable Testing

• Single Screen Results

Accuracy

The flagship VDV II Pro utilises TDR to accurately measure cable length and provide distance to fault

information. TDR’s work by injecting a signal into the cable and measuring the time for any signal
to be reflected back after encountering changes in impedance caused by cable damage, open and
short circuits. The recorded time is then translated into an accurate distance measurement. TDR
helps to pinpoint where cabling faults occur. This speeds up fault finding as well as minimising

Wiremap with length

disruption and potential damage to fixtures and fixings.

Speed

With comprehensive details on faults such as opens, shorts, crossovers and split pairs, VDV II

identifies wiring errors instantly. The integrated RJ11/RJ12 (voice), RJ45 (data) and F-Type (video)

connectors allow faster testing of most types of low-voltage cables by eliminating the need for

separate testers or adapters.

VDV II Plus

All the features of the VDV II including:

• Larger 2.9" Display

• Backlight

• Hub Blink

• Cable Length

• Distance to Open

• Carry Case & Cables

VDV II Pro

All the features of the VDV II Plus and...

• Distance to Open / Short (TDR)

• PoE Detection with Voltage Information

• Media Service Detection

• Ethernet Detection with Network Rate

and Duplex Information

Coax testing

Service detection

Intelligence

Connection issues are not always associated with cable faults, so VDV II Pro has the capability to
help identify service related issues. By detecting the presence of voltage and checking polarity,

VDV II Pro quickly determines which media service is running over the cable, such as ISDN, PBX

and PoE (Power over Ethernet) resulting in faster fault diagnosis. Troubleshooting active Ethernet
networks is also made easier with in-built network detection that displays network rate and duplex
information. Furthermore, to prevent potentially costly damage to the tester all VDV II’s are smart
enough to know when they have been plugged into an outlet where voltage is present.

Multimedia Support

RJ45, RJ11/RJ12 and coax

ports for verification of low

voltage copper cables

TDR Length

Testing and

Troubleshooting

Pinpoints cable faults

eliminating unnecessary

guess work

Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6,
Cat 6A, Cat 7, UTP
and STP Testing

Support for all common
LAN cables (TIA 568A/B
wiring schemes)

Large Backlit
Screen

Instantaneous, easy to read
test results

Tone Generator

Ability to identify and trace

cables with a compatible

inductive tone probe

(optional)

PoE Detection

PoE service detection with

voltage information

Storage and

Protection of

Remote Unit

Reduces the chance of losing

or damaging the remote unit.

Additional numbered

remotes available

Media Service
Detection

Identifies analog (PBX)
and digital (ISDN)
telephone services

Ethernet Detection

Displays network rate and
duplex information

Voltage Protection

Cable testing disabled if
>2V detected

Applications

VOICE

Support for 1, 2 or 3-pair RJ11/12

telephone cable testing

DATA

Testing of shielded and unshielded

Cat 5/5e/6/6

/7 LAN cable

A

VIDEO

Tests coax cable through

F-connector interface

VDV II

Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier

More than just a wiremapper

Ordering Information

VDV II Range

Part No. Kit Contents

VDV II – Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier.

R158000

R158002

R158003

Includes 1 x tester, 1 x dual port remote unit, 1 x coax remote unit,
1 x alkaline battery, 1 x multi-language user guide.

VDV II Plus – Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier.

Includes 1 x tester, 1 x dual port remote unit, 1 x coax remote unit,
1 x alkaline battery, 1 x multi-language user guide, 2 x RJ45 to alligator
clip cable 390mm, 2 x screened RJ45 to RJ45 cable 150 mm, 2 x RJ11/ 12
to RJ11/12 cable 100mm, 1 x F-type plug to F-type plug cable 230mm,
1 x F-81 barrel splice, 1 x BNC female to F-type male adaptor, 1 x BNC
female to F-type female adaptor, 1 x RCA female to F-type male adaptor,
1 x RCA female to F-type female adaptor, 1 x wallet wiring card, 1 x carry
case.

VDV II Pro – Voice, Data and Video Cable Verifier.

Includes 1 x tester, 1 x dual port remote unit, 1 x coax remote unit,
1 x alkaline battery, 1 x multi-language user guide, 2 x RJ45 to alligator
clip cable 390mm, 2 x screened RJ45 to RJ45 cable 150 mm, 2 x RJ12 to
RJ12 cable 100mm , 1 x F-type plug to F-type plug cable 230mm, 1 x F-81
barrel splice, 1 x BNC female to F-type male adaptor, 1 x BNC female to
F-type female adaptor, 1 x RCA female to F-type male adaptor, 1 x RCA
female to F-type female adaptor, 1 x wallet wiring card, 1 x carry case.

Optional Accessories

Part No. Kit Contents

Kit of 12 x RJ45

158050

158051

158053

62-164

* S epar ate numbered rem otes allow m ultipl e

cable s to be teste d more qui ckly

** Multiple i dentifi ers sim plify c able la belli ng

at the patc h panel

remote units*
(#1 - #12)

Kit of 24 x RJ 45
identifiers**
(#1 - #24)

Kit of 12 x co ax
remote units*
(#1 - #12)

Amplifier Probe

Basic Specifications

Dimensions (mm) Weight Length Range Ba t tery Type

160 x 76 x 36 0.26 kg

1-1476 ft (Plus
and Pro only)

For detailed specifications, please visit our website.

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Cheshire, WA5 7TN, UK .

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9V alkaline. Typically 20 hours
minimum continuous use
(backlight o)

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC.

Specification subject to change
without notice. E&OE

Printed in UK.
© Ideal Networks 2014
Publication no. 158805 Rev 2.