Klein Tools VDV501-823 - Manual (Page 10)

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TESTING CONTINUITY & CABLE IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUSLY – INSTALLED RJ45/RJ12 CABLE
1. Attach a numbered Test-n-Map™ ID Remote to the RJ45/RJ12 port of each room that needs to be identified using a known
good patch cable ‡ . Write down the number of the remote and of the room number/description in which it is placed for
comparing/identifying the cables later.
2. Take the VDV Scout ® Pro 2 to the distribution point (often a wiring closet, switch or router at the other end of the cable
being tested).
3. Connect an unknown cable to the RJ45 port on the top of the tester.
4. Press the data button C or phone button or phone button A on the keypad to begin the test on the Ethernet or phone cable, respectively. The on the keypad to begin the test on the Ethernet or phone cable, respectively. The
LCD will display “Data ID#” or “Voice ID#” where “#” is the ID number of the Test-n-Map™ ID Remote connected to the other
side of the cable.
5. Compare this number to the remote number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled
tape, print a label or mark with a permanent ink pen. The LCD will also display the results of the continuity test. These results
should be interpreted using the Wiring and Display Examples section. Wiring and Display Examples Wiring and Display Examples
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each unknown cable until all have been labeled. You can use these labels to determine which rooms
should be connected to the cable splitter, or to troubleshoot intermittent connections in the future.
‡ Note: Only Klein Tools Universal RJ12 Jumper Cable (VDV726-125) or an approved equivalent should be used in the RJ45 jack of the
Test-n-Map™ ID Remotes. Using a standard RJ11/12 patch cable could result in damaged contact pins.
TESTING CONTINUITY & CABLE IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUSLY – OVERVIEW
The VDV Scout ® Pro 2 has the capability of simultaneously testing continuity and providing cable location identification for up to eight ® ®
locations with Test-n-Map™ ID Remotes (included in some kits, or sold separately). The VDV Scout ® Pro 2 series testers come with ® ®
either the standard self-storing remote #1 or the Self-Storing Test-n-Map™ ID Remote #1. Test-n-Map™ ID Remotes #2 through #8
are included in some kits, or sold separately in the VDV Scout ® Pro 2 Test-n-Map™ ID Remote Kit (VDV770-827). ® ®
VDV Scout ® Pro 2 Test-n-Map™ ID Remote Kit (VDV770-827)