Klein Tools VDV501828 - Manual (Page 8)

GENEral TEsTiNG PrOCEdurEs
• 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 VDV500-060) alongside
the cable or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone.
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*.
* Probe is included in some kits.