Klein Tools VDV501828 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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

Español pg. 11

Português pg. 21

Français pg. 31

"Back"

each button

Button

OVERVIEW

Full-color LCD Display

Function Buttons

perform the function on the display above each button

"Test" Button

"Arrow" Buttons

Coax

Connector

USB Port

"Enter" Button

"On/Off" Button

RJ45 Jack

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” symbol . Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons

navigate through the settings.

• Use the left and right arrow buttons

• Use the up and down arrow buttons

the selected setting.

• Press the "Enter" button

to accept your changes.

• Press the left arrow to unselect a setting.

to select setting.

to change

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. A standard RJ12 cable will damage the VDV Commander’s RJ45 jack. Use the RJ adapter patch cable (VDV726-125) that is included with the VDV Commander.

• Press the "Enter" button to display the cable test

menu. The VDV Commander will automatically perform a test upon entering the cable test menu.

• To scroll through Cable Type mode, press the RJ45

function button. The icon will change with each press, from RJ45 to coax to telephone / / .

• If a Test-n-Map

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.

• If a remote is being used, connect the remote to the opposite

end of the cable.

• To calibrate the VoP, connect a known length of cable to the

VDV Commander and press the up/down/left/right buttons to increase or decrease the VoP. Press the left and right buttons

to select and change the VoP one digit at a time.

• While adjusting the VoP, press the test button until the desired

length of the cable is displayed.

• To save the calibrated VoP, enter the settings menu and press

"Save" function button .

the

NOTE: your adjusted VoP will be displayed next to the RJ45 or coax icon.

• Press the green test button or the loop mode

function button to perform additional tests.

remote is NOT being used (a one ended

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

test file.

and

to save the cable

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.

• Press the "On/Off" button to power on the

VDV Commander.

• Connect the VDV Commander to a switch or active

network jack.

• Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the Network/

PoE icon and press the "Enter" button or press the Network/POE function button.

• The VDV Commander will automatically detect and

display link capability, connection speed, PoE class, and PoE Min/Max voltages.

• To perform a network test only, press the PoE function

button .

• To save the PoE data, press the "Save" function button

• Use the arrow buttons and the "Enter" button to name

the PoE file.

• Press the "Save" function button

to save the PoE file.

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.

• Press the Network/PoE function button , then

press the Link Light function button .

• The Link Light will automatically begin to blink upon

entering the Link menu.

• The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same

cadence as the port light.

• Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit

frequency to suit the switch characteristics.

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*.

• Press the "On/Off" button to power on the

VDV Commander.

• Use the left and right arrow buttons

tone generator icon and press the "Enter" button .

• The VDV Commander will automatically activate the tone

generator upon entering the tone generator menu.

• Connect your cable to either the RJ45 jack or coax

connector located on the top of the VDV Commander.

• To switch between network and coax cables, press the

coax cable / RJ45 function button / .

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to select

tone cadences 1 through 4.

• Use the left and right arrow buttons

pin or pair to place the tone.

• Use a tone tracing probe* (PROBEplus VDV500-060) alongside

the cable or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone.

Probe is included in some kits.

to select the

to select which

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

www.kleintools.com to download the VDV Commander software application.

• Save the VDV Commander Application file to your

computer’s desktop. Double click on the file to open it.

• Double-click on “SET-UP.exe” to begin installation.

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.

• It is NOT recommended to use the VDV Commander when the

Voltage! icon is present.

Operating the VDV Commander when a voltage source exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety hazard for the user.

• Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC or DC.

SYMBOLS:

WARNING: Potential for personal injury.

Caution: Potential for damage or destruction to equipment.

Always wear approved eye protection.

Do NOT use on energized circuits.

Conformité Européenne. Conforms with European Economic Area directives.

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

www.kleintools.com

Guía de inicio rápido

VDV Commander

VDV501-097

ESPAÑOL

• PRUEBA CABLES

• MIDE LA LONGITUD DEL CABLE MEDIANTE TDR

• DETECTA FALLAS

• DETECTA Y MIDE PoE

• UBICA E IDENTIFICA LOS CABLES

• PRUEBA LA RED ACTIVA

• GUARDA E IMPRIME INFORMES

Botón

arriba de cada botón

"Atrás"

Botones de  echa

DESCRIPCIÓN

Pantalla LCD en color

Los

botones de

funciones

cabo la función que aparece en pantalla, arriba de cada botón

llevan a

Botón "Probar"

Botón "Intro"

Botón de encendido yapagado

Conector de cable

coaxial

Puerto USB

Conector RJ45

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