GENEral TEsTiNG PrOCEdurEs
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
VDV Commander.
• Use the left and right arrow buttons
tone generator icon
• 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
tone cadences 1 through 4.
• Use the left and right arrow buttons
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.
* Probe is included in some kits.
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