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To Download the New VDV commander Firmware

•  Go to VDV Commander product page on www.kleintools.com.
•  Click on the VDV Commander Firmware update link to 

download the new firmware.

•  Save the file to your computer.

Updating the VDV commander

•  Connect the VDV Commander to your computer using the 

included USB cable.

• 

Press the "On/Off" button 

 to power on the  

VDV Commander.

 The software will display “VDV 

Commander Connected” at the bottom left of the screen.

•  Select the VDV Commander firmware file.
•  The VDV Commander screen will go dark and it will begin 

the firmware installation (the screen will remain dark during 

the installation). 

•  The VDV Commander application will display a progress 

bar to indicate the download progress.

•  Once complete, the VDV Commander application will 

display “success” along with the installation date and time 

in the Status Log window. The VDV Commander will power 

itself back on after the firmware installation.

•  If the VDV Commander is interrupted or an error occurs 

during installation the VDV Commander screen will remain 

dark. To recover the VDV Commander firmware, close 

the VDV Commander application, disconnect the VDV 

Commander from the USB cable, then remove the batteries. 

Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions.

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The VDV Commander screen will remain 

dark until it has been reprogrammed.

BATTERY REpLAcEMENT

•  The VDV Commander is powered by six AA alkaline 

batteries.

•  To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing 

the single screw with a philips head screwdriver.

•  Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new 

batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the 

battery chamber.

•  Screw the back cover back on to the VDV Commander. Do 

not over tighten the battery  

back cover.

WARNING: Do NoT use carbon batteries. Do not mix 

new batteries with old batteries, due to the risk of 

battery leakage.

cLEANING

•  Before cleaning, disconnect all cables from the VDV 

Commander. Failing to disconnect cables can damage the 

device and cause personal injury.

•  Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or solvents.
•  Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the VDV Commander. 

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•  Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a 

long time.

•  Do not expose the VDV Commander to high temperatures 

or humidity. See the specifications section for temperature 

limits.

•  When not in use, store the VDV Commander in a dry, 

protective case.

•  After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding 

the limits mentioned in the Specifications section, allow the 

instrument to return to normal operating conditions before 

using it.

UpDATING FIRMWARE

Summary of Contents for VDV Commander VDV501-097

Page 1: ...uction Manual VDV Commander TM 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 ...

Page 2: ...l in one product Tests Cables Measures Cable Length with TDR Detects Faults Detects and measures PoE Locates and Identifies Cables Tests Active Network Reporting Link Light Cable Identification up to 20 locations Shield Detection Voltage Warning Low Battery Indicator Multiple Style Tone Generator Color LCD Display Multiple Languages Imperial and Metric Results Auto Power Off Customizable Setup USB...

Page 3: ...loads cable up to 25 5 watts at class 4 Identifies Mode A or B pairs with PoE Active Ethernet Indicates advertised speeds of 10 100 1000base t half or full duplex Can link to network at 10 100base t Tone Generation Tone frequencies 730 Hz and 1440 Hz Test Memory Storage Stores up to 256 cable or network tests with user defined names Safety Compliance CE Disposal Compliance WEEE WARNINGS To ensure ...

Page 4: ...e 1 Test Cable Micro USB to USB A Test Cable Universal RJ12 Jumper 9 Test Cable RJ45 Jumper 9 Coax Adapter Barrel F F Female AA Batteries 6 9 Volt Battery 1 VDV Commander Carrying Case Full color LcD Display UsB port RJ45 Jack coax connector Function Buttons perform the function on the display above each button Arrow Buttons Test Button Enter Button on off Button Back Button Back Button oVERVIEW A...

Page 5: ...tly at both ends but in the wrong order Length Displays the pair lengths found Length discrepancies may be determined by these results Network Connectivity Displays network connectivity which allows the user to determine if it is different than expected PoE Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols Fai...

Page 6: ...omatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes LCD Dimmer Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes Language Set the desired language from English default to Spanish or French Tone Generator Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout 00 5 99 9 minutes PoE Test Turn the PoE test On or Off Turning the PoE off will allow the VDV Commander to detect a network without running a PoE test Pr...

Page 7: ...to faults using Time Domain Reflectometry TDR Velocity of Propagation VOP is the TDR measurement of the speed of the reflected waveforms compared to the speed of light VOP values can vary among cable types lots and manufacturers In most cases these differences are minor and may be disregarded Cable Testing with Remotes 1 8 Test n MapTM ID Remotes are used to verify connectivity at the opposite end...

Page 8: ...unction 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 loa...

Page 9: ...s a cadence from the VDV Commander through the connected cable The tone is detected by a tone tracing probe Refer to the Accessories section 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 Conn...

Page 10: ...eft Click on Save File A Save As dialogue will appear navigate to where you want to save the test results and click Save You can also rename the file in the Save As dialog window The computer software application will remember the last place you saved a file To read previously saved cable tests Click on File Open and select the desired test result file After tests have been saved they will automat...

Page 11: ...atteries Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions Note The VDV Commander screen will remain dark until it has been reprogrammed Battery Replacement The VDV Commander is powered by six AA alkaline batteries To replace batteries open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a philips head screwdriver Take out the old batteries and replace Slide the new batteries in by foll...

Page 12: ...tools com CUSTOMER SERVICE Warranty www kleintools com warranty Disposal Recycle Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations Prior to disposal of this product please contact Klein Tools for proper disposal options ENGLISH ...

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