Cable Tester, VDV Commander‚Ñ¢ Test & Tone Kit - Network Cable Tester

The Klein Tools Cable Tester, VDV Commander‚Ñ¢ Test & Tone Kit is a comprehensive cable testing and troubleshooting tool designed for electrical distributors, lighting solutions providers, and switchgear suppliers. It locates, tests, and measures coaxial, data, and telephone cables, ensuring fast and accurate installations. This cable tester is suitable for identifying wiring faults such as miswire, open fault, short fault, split-pair, and wire map errors. It also detects Power over Ethernet (PoE) and supports active network testing, making it an essential tool for wire and cable professionals.

Specifications

• Display Type: LCD
• Dimensions: 13.5 inches (Length) x 3.6 inches (Width) x 1.85 inches (Height)
• Product Weight: 5.06 lbs
• Manufacturer Part #: VDV501-829
• Voltage: RJ Jack - 66V DC or 55V AC; F-Connector - 50V DC or AC
• Battery Life: 6 x AA alkaline batteries; Standby 10 years; Active 20 hours (average)
• Measurement Method: Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
• Cable Testing and ID: up to 1,000 ft (305 m)
• Split Pair Detection: 3 ft to 1,000 ft (1 m to 305 m)
• Cable Length Measurement: 0 to 1,500 ft (457 m), ¬± 5% and 1 ft (0.3 m)
• Remote Support: Supports 8 Test-n-Map ID remotes (RJ11/12/45), 20 RJ-45 and 20 F-Connector ID only remotes
• PoE Testing: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus) compliant; tests classes and loads cable up to 25.5 watts (class 4); identifies Mode A or B
• Active Ethernet: Indicates advertised speeds of 10/100/1000base-T half or full duplex; links to network at 10/100base-T
• Tone Generation Frequencies: 730 Hz and 1440 Hz
• Test Memory Storage: Stores up to 256 cable or network tests with user-defined names
• Compliance: CE, UKCA

Features

• Tests coax, data, and telephone cables for wiring faults and connectivity
• Measures cable length using TDR for precise fault location
• Detects and measures Power over Ethernet (PoE) presence and class
• Locates and identifies cables with up to 20 location IDs
• Tests active network link capability and connection speed
• Includes multiple-style tone generator for cable tracing with compatible probes
• Full-color LCD display with customizable setup and multiple language support
• Stores and outputs test results for easy report management and printing
• Auto power off to conserve battery life; upgradeable firmware via USB interface

Downloads & Links

• Instructions
• Instructions 3
• Spec Sheet
• Instructions 2