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1. run on the 6 position RJ jack and the results displayed The ID remotes are found Open is displayed When and ID remote VDV MapMaster will turn off after 20 seconds automatically is found the connector type and the ID number are displayed If the button is pressed and held until LOOP ON is displayed lf multiple ID remotes are found the ID or fault is displayed in tests are run continuously and the display updated until the sequence The test loops continuously until the I OD button is O ID button is pressed or after 5 minutes of no change in pressed or for 5 minutes after last change in ID status results Continuous mode is useful for trouble shooting intermittent problems NOTE The RJ jacks share internal connections so only RJ cable can be connected at a time for accurate cable test results However B Video Pressing the Video button starts the ID test testing an RJ cable and a coax cable may be connected at the same only for the F connector because the video continuity test time In ID mode all connectors on the VDV MapMaster may is the same as the ID test The test loops continuously until b connected at thesame time the O ID button is pressed or for 5 minutes after the last change in ID status Oe C Data Each press of the Data button causes one test to be run ID MAPPING PIN T119 PLATINUM TooLS on the 8 position RJ jack and the results displayed The VDV ID Mapping Pressing the O ID button VDV mMapMaster MapMa2. 025m Mini Coax 9221 111 1 000ft 900ft 275m RG 11 U 1523A 15 12 1 000ft 6 623ft 2 019m To ensure safe operation and service of the tester follow these instructions Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death e The VDV MapMaster is designed for use on unenergized cabling systems Connecting the VDV MapMaster to live AC power may damage it and pose a safety hazard for the user e Poorly terminated RJ plugs have the potential to damage the jacks on the VDV MapMaster Visually inspect an RJ plug before inserting it into the tester The contacts should always be recessed into the plastic housing of the plug Plugging 6 position plugs into the 8 position jack on the tester has the potential to damage the outermost contacts of the jack unless the plug is specifically designed for that purpose ees www platinumtools com 2011 Platinum Tools Inc All rights reserved 1 11 1 Remove single screw in the middle of the back of the VDV MapMaster with a 1 Phillips head screwdriver Remove the battery door 2 Remove the old battery and disconnect battery cable 3 Replace with an ANSI 1604A 9 volt alkaline battery Energizer 522 Duracell Mn1604 Reattach cable and insert into battery compartment 4 Replace battery door and screw DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DISPLAY 4 Shield Shielded illuminates when a shielded data cable is properly connected at both ends It will be flashing if there is
3. VDV MapMaster Voice Data and Video Tester Instruction Sheet P N T119 PiN T1189 VDV MapMaster PLATINUM TOOLS The Platinum Tools VDV MapMaster is a portable voice data video cable tester It tests and troubleshoots RJ11 RJ12 RJ45 and F conector terminated cables and provides built in tone generation for cable tracing e Dimensions 6 4 x 2 8 x 1 4 16 3 x 7 1 x 3 6 cm e Weight 9 0 oz 256 grams with battery and remote e Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F e Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing e Maximum Voltage between any two connector pins without damage RJ Jack 66V DC or 55V AC F Connector 50V DC or AC e Battery Life 9V alkaline battery typical Standby 4 years Active 425 hours e Cable Types Shielded or Unshielded Cat7 Cat6x Cat5e Cat5 Cat4 Cat3 Coax e Maximum RJ Cable Length 0 to 1 000 feet 305 meters e Minimum Cable Length for Split Pair Detection 1 5 feet 0 5 meters e Maximum Coax Cable Length PLATINUM TOOLS Coax Type Belden P N Center Shield Maximum Length RG 58A U 8259 14 9Q 1 000 ft 6 710ft 2 045m 9311 25 802 1 000ft 3 876ft 1 182m 7806A 11 802 1 000ft 8 475ft 2 583m RG 59 U 9310 24 102 1 000ft 4 150ft 1 265m 9259 23 502 1 000ft 4 255ft 1 297m 8241A 49 70 1 000ft 2 010ft 613m 9275 78 5 1 000 1 275ft 389m 9659 17 602 1 000ft 5 682ft 1 732m RG 6 U 1694A 7 2Q 1 000ft 13 889ft 4 234m 1152A 29 802 1 000ft 3 360ft 1
4. a short to a wire in the cable along with that pin number and the iene PLATINUM TOOLS Short indicator VDV MapMaster 5 Tester End Wire Map The top line displays the pins on the tester end in order These pins are mapped to the pins on the Voice Data Video Tone remote end shown directly below them on the LCD Pass X over Rev K 6 Remote End Wire Map The bottom line displays the Fail Short Split Open corresponding pin on the remote end Dash lines on the remote Shielded Voltage _ID Er line indicate short pins No pin numbers displayed on the 1234567 remote line are open pairs H H H H H H H 7 Battery Low The battery low symbol illuminates when the battery is nearing depletion The symbol will begin to flash when the battery needs to be replaced Results may be unreliable at Sraa 1 Mode The top line displays the cable type test mode or tone this point generation mode 8 Location ID In the video or the ID modes the ID icon will be 2 Pass Special Cables Pass will be on if the cable is a on with the number of the remote ID displayed or an error properly wired 4 pair T568A B data cable a 3 pair one to message of Open or Short one wired voice cable or a video cable with no faults In 9 Voltage Detected Warning If voltage is detected on any of the addition X over illuminates if a properly wired cross over tester connectors the Voltage icon is turned on A check for
5. as long as the same standard is used at both ends of a run or patch cable Mixing A and B creates a cross over cable P N T119C PLATINUM TOOLS VDV MapMaster 9 0W9Y VDVMapMaster T568A Cable with a Short and an Open The 1 2 pair pins are shorted together and the 7 8 pair is open The pins with the errors are flashing Dash lines on the bottom remote display line indicate the short while no numbers on the bottom line indicate the open pair P N T119C PLATINUM TOOLS VDV MapMaster VDVMapMaster ON OOaBRWHNDN CON OaOaARWHNDN T568A Cable with Split Pairs A common error in building a cable is to put all the pairs in pin sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 This will produce the correct continuity but the pairs are designated to be on pins 3 6 and 4 5 in the middle of the connector for compatibility with phone wiring This wiring error is only detected by the split pair test since the designated pairs are not twisted together P N T119C PLATINUM TOOLS VDV mMapMaster 8 FLASHING T568A Cable with a Miswire and Unrecognized Continuity a 0Way VDVMapMaster T568A Cable with a Miswire and unrecognized Continuity 1 and 2 pins on the VDV MapMaster are connected to pins 2 and 1 at the remote end The pins with this error are flashing The U for the remote pin numbers indi Cates an unrecognizable continuity was detected that is neither a short or
6. onstantly plugging in and out of the tester port ees www platinumtools com 2011 Platinum Tools Inc All rights reserved 1 11
7. open An ID remote connected to the VDV MapMaster when in cable test mode would also show this error P N T119C PLATINUM TOOLS VDV MapMaster remotes can be used simultane ously if mapping is done first so each master remote can be identified Master Remote used for network testing Additional accessories to help make testing easier x Coax Remote Set P N T120C ID MAP 19 video coax cables at one time Numbered custom F remotes 1 thru 19 for easy identification Data Remote Set P N T121C ID MAP 19 data twisted pair cables or data ports jacks at one time Numbered custom RJ45 remotes 1 thru 19 for easy identification Master Remote P N T124C The replacement Master Remote s can be used as an extra Master Remote s when testing networks Map your network first to help identify the extra Master Remote s Toner Cable P N T125C RJ45 Alligator Use when shooting tone via the data port Cable conductors are terminated on contact 1 and 2 so program your VDV MapMaster to shoot tone on pair 1 and 2 NO Fault Cable P N T126C 7 5 Special RJ12 to RJ12 The NO Fault Cable uses no fault RJ12 connectors on both ends to assure no damage to the RJ45 jacks It is the ideal patch cable to use when mapping or shooting tone RJ45 PortSaver P N 21025 Extend the life of your tester by using the RJ45 PortSaver as your sacrificial cable This eliminates the wear and tear from c
8. ster will turn off after 15 seconds automatically If the starts the ID test mode on the VDV Voice Data Video button is pressed and held until LOOP ON is displayed tests MapMaster Review section E are run continuously and the display updated until the 0 ID under category KEYPAD ID MAP button is pressed or after 5 minutes of no change in results up to 19 locations at one time with Continuous mode is useful for finding intermittent problems numbered custom ID remotes D Tone When tone is pressed the VDV MapMaster begins whether Voice RJ12 11 Video coax sending an audio tone for the connector last tested with the or Data RJ45 Place ID remotes at Mode Locator ID pins and cadence previously selected for that connector type one end the VDV MapMaster at To change the connector type press a different connector the other end and start scanning ee Wwww platinumtools com 2011 Platinum Tools Inc All rights reserved 1 11 MASTER REMOTE WIRING and DISPLAY EXAMPLES Properly Wired T568A UTP T568A Cable with Split Pairs The VDV MapMaster Remote designed for testing both Voice RJ12 11 and Data RJ45 networks Patch cables can be tested without removing the remote from storage NOTE extra master a 0W9Y a 0Way VDV MapMaster CON OD OP WDB Properly Wired T568A UTP T568B is electrically identical to T568A but swaps the green and orange pairs Either standard will work
9. uplink cable is recognized or the Rev illuminates if the voltage is performed before each test and if found no test is cable is a properly wired reverse pinned voice cable run The tester should be disconnected immediately from the The wire map will show actual pin connections source of the voltage 3 Cable Faults The Fail icon will be on only if the cable is not wired to one of the cabling standards An open or short error takes precedence over miswires and the appropriate icon s illuminates The Split icon illuminates if the designated pairs are not twisted together in the cable an AC signal fault type button Pressing the same connector type button again will change the pins carrying the tone Pressing the Tone button will cycle through the available tone cadences To turn the VDV MapMaster off press the O ID button The VDV MapMaster will turn off automatically 60 minutes after the last button press A B C The tone is compatible with analog tone tracers E ee Off ID O ID Pressing O ID will turn off the VDV MapMaster when it is on in any mode With the VDV MapMaster off pressing the 0 ID button starts the ID test mode The ID test D E mode scans for all possible ID types voice video and data The ID icon and a progression of o are displayed on the A Voice Each press of the Voice button causes one test to be bottom line of the display to indicate scanning is active If no
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