IDEAL EUROPE PRESS ROOM
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15.04.2010
Upgraded IDEAL VDV PRO™ Cuts Testing Time for Voice, Video and Data Networks
IDEAL INDUSTRIES NETWORKS DIVISION has introduced its newly upgraded VDV PRO™ Cable Tester now featuring a backlit full dot matrix screen viewable in low-light in order to improve the ability of technicians to provide superior service during voice, data and video installations.
Ergonomically designed for handheld use, the VDV PRO is the industry’s simplest to use cable diagnostic and verification solution, allowing technicians to quickly check the integrity of virtually any cable found in a residential or commercial VDV installation, including telephone wiring, data network cabling, and video/security alarm wiring.
Overwhelming positive feedback on the original IDEAL VDV Multimedia tester introduced two years ago drove requests for the next generation VDV PRO, says Tony Kumeta, IDEAL’s European General Manager: “We listened carefully to what users of the VDV Multimedia told us they needed, including faster testing. As those requirements evolved with changing technology, we responded accordingly with the more advanced VDV PRO.”
The VDV PRO has integrated RJ11/12 (voice), RJ45 (data) and coax F-Connector (video) interfaces built into the top of the unit, reducing the time needed when transitioning between voice, data, and video cable testing, plus doing away with the expense of replacing lost adaptors. Accessories enable the VDV PRO to also support BNC and RCA connectors, commonly used in cable, satellite and video surveillance systems. An integrated tone generator offers four unique analogue tones to almost instantly locate and isolate wire pairs in voice, data and video testing.
In addition to the main unit, the VDV PRO has a detachable remote with RJ11/12, RJ45 and Coax F-Connector interfaces that stores securely in the base of the main unit making it easily available and ready for fast cable testing. The unit has the capacity to support up to eight remotes to serve larger installations.
The VDV PRO brings the full range of testing capabilities to technicians working in commercial and residential facilities:
VOICE TESTING
The VDV PRO™ will test 3-pair USOC and 6-position RJ-11/12 jacks for voice cable integrity. Voice testing will detect RJ-11 (1, 2 or 3 pair), and also show Normal or Reverse for pins 1 through 6.
DATA TESTING
The VDV PRO confirms the quality of installed shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable to T568A/B (RJ45) standards. The full dot matrix screen shows a “PASS “or Miswire” to indicate reversals, shorts, splits, breaks and opens. It will also test cable for shield continuity and the presence of voltage. In addition, the VDV PRO will measure the length of UTP, STP and Coax cable during initial test results and displays the distance to a specific fault in wiremap format on the LCD. When connected to its remote the VDV PRO will display wiremap for 10Base-T and Token Ring.
VIDEO TESTING
Primarily used in CATV and security camera coax systems, the VDV PRO provides quick verification of opens and shorts in multi-run coax applications terminated with F-connectors. Coax mapping is possible with up to eight colour-coded coax remotes. The RCA and BNC adaptors allow the VDV PRO the ability to test just about any A/V connector type.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
The IDEAL VDV PRO is immediately available in two kit configurations:
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The 33-770 includes one remote and has a RRP of £170.00 + VAT
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The 33-771 including 8 remotes has a RRP of £249.00 + VAT
Both kits come in a sturdy storage case complete with all necessary accessories.
