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
.
Types of Faults
Several possible error conditions on the cable are detected and
displayed on the screen of your VDV Commander.
cable Fault Description
Miswire
Cable’s wire connection does not follow
cabling standards.
open
Wire connection is not continuous
throughout cable length.
short
A pair has a high resistance fault. This
occurs when the wires are making contact
with each other due to damage
or improper termination.
split
A cable can be wired with correct
continuity but not with correct pairing.
This happens most when the cable is
terminated consistently 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. Failure to observe warnings can result
in severe injury, death, and damage to the VDV Commander
tester.
on/off
Turn unit On/Off – press the red "On/Off" button
to
activate the VDV Commander or turn it off.
Auto power off
The VDV Commander automatically turns off to conserve
battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device.
See “setup” to adjust the length of time before automatic
power down.
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.
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