KLEIN TOOLS VDV501-097 VDV Commander Test and Tone Kit User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- KLEIN TOOLS
Table of Contents
KLEIN TOOLS VDV501-097 VDV Commander Test and Tone Kit
OVERVIEW
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 to 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.
- Press the left arrow to unselect a setting.
GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
Performing a Cable Test
Press the “On/Off” button to power on the VDV Commander.
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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.
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To scroll through Cable Type mode, press the RJ45 function button. The icon will change with each press, from RJ45 to coax to telephone
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If a Test-n-MapTM 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.
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If a remote is being used, connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable.
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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.
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While adjusting the VoP, press the test button until the desired length of the cable is displayed.
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To save the calibrated VoP, enter the settings menu and press the “Save” function button
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.
Saving a Test File
- To save a cable test, press the “Save” function button
- Use the arrow buttons and the “Enter” button to name the cable test file.
- Press the “Save” function button to save the cable test file.
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.
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Press the “On/Off” button to power on the VDV Commander.
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Connect the VDV Commander to a switch or active network jack.
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Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the Network/
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The VDV Commander will automatically detect and display link capability, connection speed, PoE class, and PoE Min/Max voltages.
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To perform a network test only, press the PoE function button POE
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To save the PoE data, press the “Save” function button
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Use the arrow buttons and the “Enter” button to name the PoE file.
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Press the “Save” function button to save the PoE file.
Hub Blink
The Hub Blink 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 PoE , 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.
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 to select the 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 to select which pin or pair to place the tone.
- Use a tone tracing probe* (PROBEplus VDV500-123) alongside the cable or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone.
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.
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The voltage icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC.
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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.
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Always wear approved eye protection.
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