IDEAL VDV PRO 33-771, VDV PRO 33-770 Instructions Manual
VDV™ PRO Tester Instructions
Warning!
Do not attach to energized cables. The VDV Pro may be damaged.
Caution!
Inspect plugs for proper termination before inserting into the VDV Pro.
Minimum cable length for testing split pair condition is 3 feet.
VDV Pro Key Functions
FEATURES
• Larger back-lighted LCD screen for better test results readability
• Toggle ON/OFF option of lighted display for battery power savings (Hold SEL for 2 seconds)
• Blinks HUBS to assure connected configurations
• Increased voice testing capability detects RJ-11 (1,2 and 3 pair)
• Voice test also shows Normal and Reserve for pins 1 through 6
• Length measurement is shown during initial test results for convenience and time savings
• Eight twisted pair remotes have both RJ-45 and RJ-11 jacks for longer life and increase testing capabilities
• Tone option for pins land 8 for cables connected to hub or switch
VDV PRO
Vo ice Data Video Cable Tester
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Remote
SEL
MODE
REMOTE UNIT
Squeeze remote at finger grip
openings in main unit to
remove. Use same connector
on remote as on main unit.
Six modes of operation
• Cable Test • Tone
• Hub Blink • Coax
• Length • Setup Mode
Press SEL to:
• Turn on back
light (hold 2 sec)
• Execute current displayed mode
• Start new test cycle
• Select one of four tones
• Change pair being measured
for length
• Change user selectable options
- Beep On/Off
- Unshielded or Shielded Cable
- Units: Feet or Meters
- Split pair on/off
Arrow Keys
• To change length constant
(see chart for required parameters)
• To change pair or pin selection for
tone
• To scroll through setup selectable
options
COAX TEST TERMINATOR
VOICE DATA
REMOTE UNIT (Front view)
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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• Two line by 16 character full alphanumeric LCD with icons for clear results
• Tests for shield continuity, shorts, opens, miswires, reversals and split pairs with remote connected
• Cable Test – One ended testing for shorts, opens and split pairs (no remote connected)
• Test results displayed in wire map format with message line for shorts and split pairs
• Displays PASS and sounds beep (optional) for T568A/B
• Will display wiremap for 10Base-T and Token Ring with remote connected
• Length measurement in feet or meters using cable capacitance method
• UTP and STP length measurements with and without remote attached
• Coax mapping with up to eight coax remotes
• Tone generator mode sends four different tones on all conductors, selected pair or selected pin
• Auto-off in any mode and low power consumption for long battery life
• Low battery symbol indicates when to change battery
• Will identify if connected to network device during length test
• 9 volt battery included
VDV PRO Reference Card
Split pair on/off
DESCRIPTION
The VDV Pro can be powered on by pressing any of the four buttons. VDV Pro powers off automatically
after 20 minutes of continuous testing of a single cable. Disconnecting the cable restores the tester to
normal function. Most power-on modes will timeout in 20 minutes. The tone mode will power off after
21⁄2 hours. The VDV Pro will turn on in the last mode used before turning off. The back light is toggled
on and off by holding down SEL for 2 seconds or more. At power on, the back light is always on. The
back light turns off automatically 3 minutes after being turned on. (with or without test activity)
Upon completion of the test, the wire map, ID and any faults are displayed.
• The top line of numbers on the display represents the connector pins on the main unit.
• The second line of pin numbers is the connector pin numbers of the remote.
• If there is a miswire, the numbers on the second line will indicate the pin numbers detected.
• If no connection was detected for some of the pins, the second line will be blank in those pin locations.
• If a short is detected, the second line will have a flashing “ ”in that position, and the specific short
condition displayed on the third line.
• If a split pair is detected, the pins affected will flash on the second display line. The specific split
condition will be displayed on the third line.
• If there are multiple errors to display on the third line, the messages will be displayed in sequence
until all are displayed.
• Under “ID”, the number of the remote being used will be displayed.
There are five modes of operation as described below plus a setup function. In any mode, pressing the
MODE button causes the mode select screen to be displayed. The OFF message is usually the first one
displayed. Continued pressing of the MODE button will cycle through the other modes. Pressing the
SEL button causes the currently displayed mode to be entered.
Cable Test – If there is no remote, press any of the buttons to turn on the VDV Pro. The tester
will then test for shorts, opens, and split pairs. The results are displayed as messages on the LCD.
Whenever a new cable assembly is inserted for testing, press the SEL button to start a new test cycle.
Partial and erroneous results can occur if not done.
Length – The length mode measures the length of a cable by measuring its capacitance and using the
capacitance per unit of length (length constant) to calculate the length. The length is displayed on the LCD
along with the current value of the length constant. The SEL button changes the pair being measured in
a 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8 and auto-select sequence. The pair number is displayed next to the length except
in auto-select mode. If a selected pair has a fault, the fault replaces the length reading on the LCD. In
auto-select mode, the VDV Pro automatically selects a pair without a fault. Use the auto-select or 1-2 pair
settings to measure the length of a coax cable connected to the F-connector. The length
constant is changed with the up and down arrows. The CAL icon is on while adjusting the constant.
Note: If the far end of the cable is connected to a Network Device (Hub, Switch, etc.), the VDV Pro will
display “Network??”.
Typical Cable Parameters
Cable pF/ft pF/m
Data CAT3 19.0 62.5
CAT5/5E 15.0 49.0
CAT6 15.0 49.0
Coax RG6/U 16.25 53.0
RG11/U 16.25 53.0
RG58/U 27.5 90.0
RG59/U 16.25 53.0
Typical Cable Parameters
Cable pF/ft pF/m
Security Wire
22 AWG, Jacketed 24.0 78.5
22 AWG, Unjacketed 14.0 46.0
20 AWG, Unjacketed 16.0 52.5
18 AWG, Unjacketed 17.0 55.0
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Tone – The tone mode generates four different tones for use with tone tracers on all pairs, a selected
pair or a selected pin. The SEL button selects one of the four tone sounds provided. The up and
down arrows scroll through the pairs and pins that have signal on them. The VDV Pro has constant tone
amplitude over the life of the battery and two tone amplitude of normal and half (HI on pair and Low
on pin).
Note: When using the coax adapter or alligator clip assembly, tone is connected only to pin 1 and pin 2.
Video – The video mode is used in conjunction with special numbered and color-coded F-connector
terminators (coax remotes). These eight remotes each have unique signatures that the VDV Pro can
identify. The VDV Pro displays the remote number and color code if cable passes. If cable fails,
“Open” or “Short” will be displayed and coax mode.
Setup – The setup mode is provided to set user selectable options. The up and down arrow buttons
scroll through the options. The SEL button changes the current setting to the choice for that option.
To exit Setup, press Mode key.
• The beep-on-pass can be turned on or off (default is on).
• The pass criteria can be set for shielded or unshielded cables (default is unshielded).
• The length can be set for meters or feet (default is feet).
–If the length units are changed, the VDV Pro converts the currently set
length constant to the new units on exit of setup.
–The length constant can be set to any value (default is 15 pF/foot; most Cat 5, Cat 5e & Cat 6
are very close to 15pF/foot – check with your cable manufacturer for possible variances.)
Voltage Protection
The VDV Pro is designed to withstand input voltage conditions that occur during normal telephony
applications for a very short period of time (approximately 10 seconds). The VDV Pro monitors for
voltage presence in CABLE TEST, LENGTH or COAX modes. The “VOLTAGE!!” message appears on the
screen and the tone sounds continuously. Remove tester from line immediately or tester could be damaged. (see specs for specifics)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
To Test a Patch Cable
1) Plug one end of patch cable into the RJ-45 jack on the tester.
2) Plug other end of cable into a remote unit or Remote jack on the tester.
3) Press any button to power on. Wiremap results will be displayed, as well as PASS if correctly
wired to T568 A/B standards. Beep tone also indicates a PASS. The test repeats every 5 seconds.
4) For FAIL, refer to Interpreting Cable Test Results at end of instruction guide. Neither PASS or
FAIL icon will show for open or Miswire. Inspect wiremap numbers for these types of errors.
5) Disconnect patch cable after test.
Note: Be sure Set-up mode is properly set for Unshielded versus Shielded cables (Unshielded
is default. If the internal Remote jack is used on the tester, the Remote ID will always show as 1.
To Test Cable from One Terminated End Only – Remote unit is not needed to run Cable Test.
1) Attach one end of supplied jumper cable to main jack on tester
and the other end to the wall plate or patch panel jack to be tested.
2) Turn on unit by pressing any button. If not in Cable Test mode,
press MODE until Cable Test is displayed, than press SEL button.
3) The tester will then test for shorts, opens, and split pairs.
The results are displayed as messages on the LCD.
4) Results should appear within 5 seconds. The test repeats every 5 seconds.
5) Disconnect cable after test.
6) Pressing SEL button starts a new test immediately when a new cable is inserted for testing.
Note: Jumper cables must be no more than 10% of the total run length or 3 feet, whichever is less.
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To Test Installed Cable (Horizontal, in-wall cabling)
1) Attach remote(s) to far end of cabling with supplied jumper cable(s).
2) Attach the main unit to patch panel with supplied jumper cable.
3) Press any button to power on. Wiremap results and remote ID number will be displayed,
as well as PASS if correctly wired to T568 A/B standards. Beep tone also indicates a PASS.
The test repeats every 3 seconds.
4) When the RJ-11 adapter is used, the VDV Pro automatically senses and adjusts the pairing and pin
numbers to the 3-pair USOC standard in CABLE TEST, LENGTH, and TONE Generator modes. The
split pair testing is disabled.
5) In the RJ-45 mode, cross-over cables are recognized by displaying the PASS icon and adding
the “X-Over” message after length. In RJ-11 mode, reverse-pinned cables are recognized and a
“REV-PIN’D,” message added after length. The PASS icon is displayed if it is a correctly pinned
reverse-pinned position cable.
6) For FAIL, refer to Interpreting Cable Test Results at end of instruction guide. Neither PASS or
FAIL icon will show for open or Miswire. Inspect wiremap numbers for these types of errors.
7) Disconnect cable after test.
Note: Patch cables must be, no more than 10% of the total run length for accurate split pair indication.
To Measure Length
1) Connect cable to main unit. (A remote may or may not be present at other end.)
2) Turn on main unit by pressing any button. Cable length will be displayed whenever there are no
splits or shorts to report.
–To adjust pF “length constant” parameters, use arrow keys.
–To change pair measured, press SEL to cycle through pairs 1-2, 3-6, 4-5, 7-8.
(1-2 is default pair and must be used for coax length)
–To change length between feet and meters, use SETUP mode.
Note: Default is 15 pF/foot; most Cat 5, Cat 5e & Cat 6 are very close to 15pF/foot –
check with your cable manufacturer for possible variances.)
Note: If a selected pair has a fault, the fault replaces the length reading on the LCD. In default mode, if
the 1-2 pair has a fault, the VDV Pro automatically sequences to a pair without a fault.
Unknown Length Constant
If “length constant” is unknown for a particular cable, a known length of cable may be used to calibrate
the constant. Measure fifty feet of cable and attach main unit to one end. Turn on unit, press MODE
until LENGTH is displayed. Press up/down arrow keys until 50ft is displayed, then use the pF constant
displayed to measure length of unknown cable. (Fifty feet or more is suggested to minimize the
resolution error; 1 foot in 50 is 2% uncertainty).
To Test Coax
1) Attach cable to be tested to the F-connector on the adapter. Insert adapter into Main jack on
VDV Pro.
2) Attach coax remote terminator to wallplate on the other end.
3) Turn on main unit by pressing any button. If not in Video mode, press MODE until VIDEO is
displayed, than press SEL button.
4) Remote number and color will be displayed if cable passes. If cable fails, OPEN or SHORT will
be displayed.
5) Coax length may be measured by setting length constant to manufacturer’s specs and selecting pair
1-2 in LENGTH mode. (no remote required)
To Generate Tone
1) Turn on main unit by pressing any button. If not in tone mode, press MODE until TONE is
displayed, than press SEL button.
2) Press SEL until desired tone is selected. The up/down arrow keys select the pin or pair(s) to carry
the tone.
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3) Connect cable to be traced to main unit. For best signal, do not connect remote. Due to the
canceling effect of twisted pairs, the strongest signal is obtained by having one wire of a pair carry
tone. Selecting a single pin instead of a pair will do this.
4) To turn tone off, press the MODE button until OFF is displayed, then the SEL button. The tone will
power off automatically after 21⁄2 hours.
Note: When using the coax adapter or alligator clip assembly, tone is connected only to Pin 1 and Pin 2
To Blink Hub
When Mode is selected, the VDV Pro sends link pulses on the NIC transmit pair for 3 seconds, then
no pulse for 3 seconds for an overall cycle time of 6 seconds. The TEST icon is on when sending
pulses and off when not. It turns off automatically after 20 minutes.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT – When the “battery low” icon is on, the battery should be replaced as soon
as practical. The cable testing results will become unreliable when the battery reaches about 6.2 volts.
Note: When installing a new battery, disconnect any cables connected.
The length and cable test modes will be improperly calibrated if a cable is present.
SPECIFICATIONS
Environmental:
Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Storage temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Battery Life (9V Alkaline battery, typical) Times are for the full capacity
of the battery used continuously in one of the following modes:
Standby: 3.5 years
Cable Testing: No Back Light (Tone, Length, Test) 108 hours
(Hub Blink) 54 hours
Back Light On (Tone, Length, Test) 27 hours
(Hub Blink) 20 hours
Cable Types: Shielded or unshielded, Cat 6, Cat-5E, Cat-5, Cat-4, Cat-3 and Coax
Minimum cable length for testing for split pairs: 1 meter (3 feet)
Minimum cable length for TEST: 1.25 meter (4 feet)
Length measurement range (CAT5/6): 0 to 640 meters (0 to 2100 feet)
Length measurements coax cable: Average 3,000 ft. – depends on coax cable resistance values
Applied Voltage: 100 volts DC or RMS AC applied continuously. Can stand 240 volt peak.
INTERPRETING CABLE TEST RESULTS – The PASS icon will be on if the cable has all pins
properly connected per T568A/B standard. The FAIL icon will be on if there is a short or split pair.
Neither icon will be on if there are opens or miswires. The wiremap should be inspected for these
types of errors.
Definition of Errors – (See failure example drawings) The three classes of faults below are in order
of severity. The more severe wiremap error will mask less severe wiremap errors. For example, if
there is a short in the cable; miswires and splits pairs may not be detected until the short is corrected.
Short – The pair has a low resistance connection from one wire of any pair to another wire in any pair in
the cable or shield. A short with remote attached is indicated by the FAIL icon being on and flashing X’s in
the appropriate pin position of the second display line. Error messages listing all the pins shorted together
will also be displayed. In the CABLE TEST mode (no remote), all error messages will be displayed.
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Miswire – Single or multiple conductors are not connected to the same pins at both ends of the cable.
With a remote attached, the wire map shows the pin numbers from display line 1 (main) to display line 2
(remote). A reverse pair is a special case of a miswire in which the pair is wired to the correct pair of pins, but
the two conductors are reversed. In CABLE TEST (no remote), this type of error is not detectable.
Split Pair – A split pair occurs when a cable is terminated consistently at both ends, but in the
wrong order. Twisted pair cables typically are made up of eight wires twisted together in 4 pairs.
These 4 pairs are designated as pairs by the wiring standards and are intended to carry a signal by
creating a circuit. 1 & 2, 3 & 6, 4 & 5 and 7 & 8 are the pairs designated by T568A/B for a RJ45
jack or plug. A cable can be wired with correct continuity but not with correct pairing. With remote
attached, the pin numbers split pairs flash and an error message is displayed listing the split pair
pin numbers. In the PRETEST mode (no remote), the Error message is displayed.
10BaseT Wiremap
(2 pair 4 wires)
Token Ring Wiremap
(2 pair 4 wires)
123 6
123 6
3456
3456
PASS DATA No Shield
12345678
12345678
ID 1
FAIL DATA Shield
12345678
12345678
Split 1236 ID 1
FAIL DATA Shield
12345678
13245678
Miswire 23 ID 1
FAIL DATA Shield
12345678
132456**
Short 78 ID 1
FAIL DATA Shield
12345678
345678
Open 1-2 ID 1
Examples of Wiring Errors (shielded)
OPEN
DARK = ON
LIGHT = FLASING
SHORT
MISWIRE
SPLIT PAIR
T568A/B Passing Cable (unshielded)
• Opción de tonos para pines 1 y 8 para cables conectados al concentrador o switch.
• Pantalla LCD de dos líneas de 16 caracteres alfanuméricos completos con iconos para obtener
resultados claros
• Prueba si hay continuidad de blindaje, cortocircuitos, interrupciones, conexiones defectuosas,
inversiones y pares separados con unidad a distancia conectada
• Prueba de cable – Pruebas por un extremo de cortocircuitos, interrupciones y pares separados
(sin unidad a distancia conectada)
• Los resultados de las pruebas se muestran en un formato de diagrama de conexiones con línea de
mensajes para cortocircuitos y pares separados
• Muestra PASS (pasa) y emite un sonido (opcional) para T568A/B
• Mostrará un mapa de conexiones para 10Base-T y Token Ring (ficha circulante) con unidad a
distancia conectada
• Mide la longitud en pies o metros usando el método de capacitancia de cables
• Mide longitudes de cables de pares trenzados sin blindar, pares trenzados apantallados y coaxiales
con o sin unidad a distancia conectada
• Mediciones de longitud de cables de par retorcido sin blindar (UTP) y blindados (STP) con y sin
unidad remota conectada
• Mapeo de coaxiales con hasta ocho unidades coaxiales remotas
• Apagado automático en cualquier modalidad y bajo consumo de potencia para una larga duración
de la pila
• Símbolo de baja carga de la pila que indica cuándo se debe cambiar la misma
• Identificará si está conectado al dispositivo de la red durante la prueba de longitud
• Pila de 9 voltios incluida
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Instrucciones del probador VDV Pro
¡Advertencia!
No lo conecte a cables con corriente. El VDV Pro puede dañarse.
¡Precaución!
Inspeccione los enchufes para ver si están bien terminados antes de introducirlos en el VDV Pro. La
longitud mínima del cable para probar si hay pares separados es de 3 pies.
Funciones de los botones del VDV Pro
CARACTERÍSTICAS
• Pantalla LCD iluminada y más grande para una mejor lectura de los resultados de las pruebas
• Opción de botón ON/OFF de pantalla iluminada para ahorro de energía de batería (presiones SEL
por 2 segundos)
• Parpadeo de HUBS para asegurar las configuraciones conectadas
• Capacidad mejorada de prueba de voz detecta RJ-11 (1, 2 y 3 pares)
• La prueba de voz también muestra Normal y Reversa para pines del 1 al 6
• La medición de longitud se muestra durante los resultados iniciales de la prueba para conveniencia
y ahorro de tiempo
• Ocho pares trenzados tienen jacks RJ-45 y RJ-11 para una mayor vida y mejores capacidades de
prueba.
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VDV PRO
Voice Data Video Cable Tester
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Remote
SEL
MODE
VOZ DATOS
UNIDAD REMOTA
(Vista anterior)
VDV PRO Reference Card
Split pair on/off
Seis modalidades de operación
• Prueba de cable
• Parpadeo de concentrador
• Longitud
• Tono
• Coaxial
• Modalidad de configuración
Teclas de flecha
• Para cambiar la constante de
longitud (vea los parámetros
necesarios en la tabla)
• Para cambiar el par o la clavija
seleccionada para el tono
• Para recorrer las opciones
seleccionables de configuración
Pulse SEL para:
• Encienda la luz
posterior (presione por
2 segundos)
• Ejecutar la modalidad en curso
mostrada
• Empezar el nuevo ciclo de prueba
• Seleccionar uno de cuatro tonos
• Ambiar el par cuya longitud vaya a
medirse
• Cambiar las opciones seleccionables
por el usuario
–Pitido activado/desactivado
–Cable sin proteger o protegido
–Unidades – Pies o metros
–Pares separados activado/desactivado
UNIDAD REMOTA
Para retirar la unidad remota, apriétela en las
aberturas para los dedos de la unidad principal. Use
en la unidad remota el mismo conector que en la unidad principal.
TERMINADOR PARA PRUEBA
DE COAXIALES
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