Klein Tools VDV500-063 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Toner-Pro
Tone Generator

• TRACE INDIVIDUAL
OR PAIRED WIRES*

• TEST RJ11, RJ12,
AND RJ45 JACKS*

• DETECTS
CONTINUITY AND
POLARITY

• 5 DISTINCT TONES
(3 CONSTANT,
2 ALTERNATING)

• EASY-TO­UNDERSTAND
STATUS LEDs

* When used with VDV500-123 Probe-Pro

VDV500-063

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FEATURE DETAILS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Klein Tools VDV500-063 Toner-Pro is a professional-series tone
generator for wire identification, wire tracing and wire pair identification.
It features several tone frequencies and strong power output for tracing
wires.

Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000 m) maximum

•

Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing

•

Operating Temp: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)

•

Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)

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Dimensions: 2.5" x 5" x 1" (64 x 127 x 25 mm)

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Weight: 7.4 oz. (210 g) including batteries

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Battery Type: 4 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline

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Battery Life: Active: 120 hours

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Standby/Storage: 3 years
Auto-Power Off: After 60 minutes of inactivity

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Tones: Constant: 800Hz, 1000Hz, 1500Hz

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Alternating: 800Hz/1000Hz, 1000Hz/1500Hz
Tone Power: 8dBm

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Continuity Indication: Less than 10kΩ

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Voltage Protection: Test Mode: 60V

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Tone Mode:

20V through external 600Ω

Specifications subject to change.

FEATURE DETAILS

T12

T16

T15

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T1

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T2

T5

T7

T9

FEATURE DETAILS

T14

T13

T4

T6

T8

T10

T3

T1

TEST MODE Indicator

T2

"NRM" (Normal)
Polarity Indicator

T3

"REV" (Reverse)
Polarity Indicator

T4

"CONT" (Continuity)
Indicator

T5

TONE MODE
Indicator

T6

Tone Frequency
Indicators

T7

Tone Mode Down
selector button

T8

Tone Mode Up
selector button

T9

Power On/Off Button

T10

TEST/TONE Button

T11

Battery Status
Indicator

T12

Lanyard Slot

T13

RJ11 Test Plug

T14

ABN (Angled Bed­of-Nails) Test Clips

T15

Battery Cover

T16

Battery Cover Screw
(#2 Phillips)

T11

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WARNINGS

To ensure safe operations and service of the instruments, follow these
instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in re,
electric shock, severe injury or death.

The Toner-Pro and Probe-Pro (sold seperately) are designed for use on extra-low

•

voltage cabling systems (less than 60 volts) for testing when NOT energized.
The maximum voltage across ABN Test Clips of the Toner-Pro is 60 volts in

•

Test mode, and 20 volts in Continuity mode. Connecting the Probe-Pro to live
mains AC power may damage it and pose a safety hazard for the user.

DO NOT use instruments if they are wet, as it could pose a shock hazard.

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DO NOT use instruments if they are damaged in any way.

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Turn off instruments and disconnect all ABN Test Clips before attempting to

•

replace batteries.
The battery door must be in place and secure before you operate the instrument.

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DO NOT open the case, other than the battery compartment.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING AND RETAIN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CONTINUITY TEST

The Toner-Pro transmits frequencies on non-energized wires only. When the
Toner-Pro is turned on, a continuity test will be performed to determine if the 2
wires to be traced are in close proximity to each other, without a conductive path
between them. The "CONT" Indicator T4 wIll illuminate green to indicate pass.
Attach the red and black ABN Test Clips

to the wires to be tested. If the

T14

resistance of the circuit is less than 10kΩ, the "CONT" Indicator T4 will illuminate
red, indicating a short, and no toning can occur. If the "CONT" Indicator is
illuminated green, a tone can be generated and you may proceed.

SELECTING TONE FREQUENCY

The Toner-Pro defaults to the 800Hz frequency setting when powered on. Use
the Tone Mode Up T8 and Tone Mode Down T7 selector buttons to change the
frequency. The Tone Frequency Indicators T6 will display the frequency being
transmitted. If an alternating tone is selected, the two respective Tone Frequency
Indicators T6 will blink. Tones will cycle through the available frequencies in a
continuous loop when a selector button is pressed repeatedly.

TRACING PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 1)

1. Connect the Toner-Pro’s red ABN Test Clip
pair to be traced. Connect the black ABN Test Clip

to one of the wires of the

T14

to the other wire to

T14

be traced.

2. Turn Toner-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button T9.

3. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

4. Select the preferred tone setting using the Tone Mode Up T8 and/or Tone
Mode Down T7 selector buttons.

5. Turn on the Probe-Pro (sold seperately).

6. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires apart at least 2" (51 mm), if possible.

7. Use the Probe-Pro (sold seperately) to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the
Probe-Pro's tip slowly across the wires. The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase
as it approaches the toned pair. When the Probe-Pro’s volume is high over
the first wire, low in the middle (between) the two wires, and high over the
second wire, you have located the pair of wires you are tracing. Use the
Volume Increase

and

Volume Decrease

buttons to adjust the volume.

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FIG. 1

2"

(51 mm)

VDV500-123
(sold seperately)

TRACING NON-PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 2)

1. Connect the Toner-Pro’s red ABN Test Clip

2. Connect the black ABN Test Clip

T14

to the wire to be traced.

T14

to another wire in the cable, but preferably
not in the same pair (connect to ground, if available). When tracing a shielded
cable, connect the red ABN Test Clip to the outer shield, and the black ABN Test
Clip to the center conductor or ground.

3. Turn Toner-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button T9.

4. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

5. Turn on the Probe-Pro (sold seperately).

6. Select the preferred tone setting using the Tone Mode Up T8 or Tone Mode
Down T7 selector buttons.

7. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires at least 2" (51 mm) apart, if possible.

8. Use the Probe-Pro (sold seperately) to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the
Probe-Pro's tip slowly across the wires. The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase
as it approaches the toned wire.

FIG. 2

2"

(51 mm)

VDV500-123
(sold seperately)

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-800-553-4676

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

CLEANING

Be sure equipment is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when equipment is not in use for a prolonged period
of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period
of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section, allow the equipment to return to
normal operating conditions before using.

WARRANTY

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DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must
be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please
see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the Low Battery Indicator

T11

blinks, the batteries must be

replaced.

1. Turn off instrument(s) before attempting to replace batteries.

2. Loosen screw

T16

,

on battery cover

T15

.

3. Remove and properly dispose of four 1.5V AAA batteries.

4. Install new batteries (note proper polarity).

5. Replace battery cover and fasten securely with screw.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RJ11 / RJ12 / RJ45 TESTING

The Toner-Pro has an

RJ11 Test Plug

that can be used in place of the

T13

ABN clips to transmit the tone. The RJ11 plug works with RJ11, RJ12, or
RJ45 jacks. The red and black ABN contacts are replaced by the 2 center
conductors of the inserted plug, i.e. pins 2 and 3 for RJ11, pins 3 and 4 for
RJ12, and pins 4 and 5 for RJ45.

Use the Probe-Pro
the cable, as described in the TRACING PAIRED WIRES section.

POLARITY AND VOLTAGE PRESENCE TESTING

The Toner-Pro may be used to test the polarity and type of voltage present.

1. Press the

2. Press the

will illuminate.

T1

3. Connect the

4. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

5. The

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator
Test Clip
proper orientation. The

(sold seperately)

to locate the toned wires at the far end of

Power On/Off button
TEST/TONE Select button

T9 on the Toner-Pro.

button

, or insert the

ABN Test Clips

T14

. The "TEST MODE" indicator

T10

RJ11 Test Plug

T13

is connected to the POTS (Plain Ol' Telephone Service) in the

T14

"REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator

T2 will illuminate if the red

T3 will illuminate

.

ABN

if the wires are reversed.

• The

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator

ABN Test Clip detects higher voltage than the red ABN Test Clip.

• The

"REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator

ABN Test Clip detects higher voltage than the black ABN Test Clip.

• The

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator and "REV" (Reverse) Polarity

Indicator will both illuminate when

• When the

RJ11 Test Plug
will illuminate on
Telephone Service) phone jack.

NOTE: The POTS (Plain Ol' Telephone Service) color code convention
(black/positive, red/negative) is the opposite of the multimeter color

is used, the

a correctly wired and powered POTS (Plain Ol'

T2 will illuminate

T3 w

ill illuminate

AC voltage is present.

when the black

when the red

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator

code convention (red/positive, black/negative).

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the Low Battery Indicator

blinks, the batteries must be

T11

replaced.

1. Turn off instrument(s) before attempting to replace batteries.

2. Loosen screw

,

on battery cover

T16

.

T15

3. Remove and properly dispose of four 1.5V AAA batteries.

4. Install new batteries (note proper polarity).

5. Replace battery cover and fasten securely with screw.

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate while battery door

is removed.

CLEANING

Be sure equipment is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free
cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when equipment is not in use for a prolonged period
of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period
of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section, allow the equipment to return to
normal operating conditions before using.

WARRANTY

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DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must
be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please
see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-800-553-4676

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

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