VTLAN7 - Measuring equipment VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	5-in-1 network cable tester
Brand	Velleman
Model	VTLAN7
Main functions	Continuity test, detection of open, shorted, and crossed wiring for RJ45, RJ11, BNC, USB cables
Power supply	1 battery 9 V 6LR61C (not included)
Max. testable cable length	200 m
Supported cable types	RJ45 (8P8C), RJ11 (6P2C), RJ12 (6P6C), RJ10 (4P4C), BNC (25 Ω, 50 Ω, 75 Ω), USB-A to Mini-B
Result display	Numbered LEDs and status indicators (SHORT, CONNECTED, NON-PARALLEL, NO CONNECTION)
Dimensions (approx.)	Approximately 150 x 80 x 30 mm
Weight (approx.)	Approximately 200 g (without battery)
Low battery indicator	Yes, via LED indicator
Safety instructions	Never use on live wires; protect from moisture and shocks; indoor use only
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the housing with a soft cloth and mild detergent; do not use abrasive solvents
Repairability / Spare parts	No user-serviceable parts; order parts from the dealer
Warranty	24 months for manufacturing defects (conditions apply)
General information	Compliant with safety standards; manual available in multiple languages; manufacturer: Velleman NV

Frequently Asked Questions - VTLAN7 VELLEMAN

What types of cables can the VTLAN7 test?

The VTLAN7 can test common network and computer cables: RJ45 (8P8C), RJ11 (6P2C), RJ12 (6P6C), RJ10 (4P4C), BNC (25 Ω, 50 Ω, 75 Ω) and USB-A to Mini-B.

How to test an RJ45 cable with the VTLAN7?

Connect one end of the cable to the RJ45 port on the main unit and the other end to the RJ45 port on the remote unit. Press the test button [1]. The numbered LEDs will indicate the status of each conductor. Consult the manual for result interpretation.

What do the LED indications on the tester mean?

The LEDs indicate the cable status: CONNECTED (connection established), SHORT (short circuit), NON-PARALLEL (crossover), NO CONNECTION (no connection). The numbered LEDs from 1 to 8 (or fewer depending on the cable) show which conductors are connected. A beep accompanies each result.

Can I test a live cable with the VTLAN7?

No, never use the tester on live wires. This could damage the device and present a risk of electric shock. The tester is designed for unpowered cables.

Which battery to use and how to replace it?

Use a 9 V battery type 6LR61C (not included). Open the battery compartment on the back of the device, observe polarity, then close. Replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator lights up.

Can the VTLAN7 test crossover cables?

The device tests straight-through cables. For crossover cables (e.g., crossover network cable), it can detect a NON-PARALLEL condition (crossed connections). However, it is not designed to validate specific crossover wiring patterns.

What to do if no LED lights up after pressing the test button?

First check that the battery is properly installed and sufficiently charged. If the power LED does not light up, replace the battery. Also ensure the cables are properly connected.

How to clean and maintain the tester?

Use a soft cloth slightly dampened with mild detergent to clean the housing. Do not use abrasive solvents or chemicals. Calibration is not required.

Is it possible to test two cables at the same time?

No, the tester can only test one cable at a time. For example, it cannot simultaneously test a coaxial cable and an RJ45 cable.

What is the warranty of the VTLAN7?

The VTLAN7 comes with a 24-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to Velleman's general conditions. The warranty does not cover damage due to misuse or normal wear.

USER MANUAL VTLAN7 VELLEMAN

White remote control device with ports and a blue internal panel (no visible text or symbols)

4P4C (R J10)

6P2C (R J11)

6P6C (R J12)

8P8C (R J45)

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To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialize d com pany for re cycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Tha nk you for choo sing Velleman! Please read the manual tho roughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was dama ged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

Never use the tester on live wires; this will damage tester.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Re fer to an a authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

• Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with liquids on top of or close to the device.
• Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by use r modifications to the de vice is not co vered by the warranty.

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• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

3. Features

• LED indication
• advanced design for easy testing
• ability to test cables from a distance and in places that are not easily accessible
• automatically runs all tests and checks for continuity, open, shorted and crossed wire pairs.

4. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

	Mast er		Remote
1	Test button	7	RJ45 socket
2	Display	9	RJ11 socket
3	BNC socket	9	USB socket (A)
4	RJ45 socket
5	RJ11 socket
6	USB socket (Mini-B)

5. Operation

Supported ca bles

• The device tests common LAN and computer cables.
• It tests installed cables or patch cords with USB-A-to-Mini-B, BNC, RJ45 (8P8C), RJ12 (6P6C), RJ11 (6P2C), RJ10 (4P4C) connectors.
• It is intended to test cables with straight through connections, not cables with reversed or transposed co nnections like some LAN crosso ver cables or reverse wired telephone cables.

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Test conditions

To a void test errors:

• Do not test near strong magnetic fields (magnets, loudspeakers, transformers, motors, coils, relays, contactors, electromagnets, etc.).
• Do not test near strong electrostatic fields (high voltage power lines, televisions, computer monitors, etc.).
• Do not test near strong RF fields (radio or television transmitters, walkie-talkies, cellular phones etc.).

5.2 Testing an RJ45 cable

Never use the ester on live wires; this may cause shock or damage the meter.

Notes

• Only one cable can be tested at a time. For example, a coaxial cable and a n RJ45 cable cannot be tested simultaneously.
• The tester is intended to test complete cables. It may no find faults in cables that are intentionally incomplete. For example, the standard EIA/TIA 568 RJ45 terminated Ethernet cable is expected to contain 8 conductors. If only 4 conductors are used between the RJ45 connectors, the device may not properly identify the faults.

To test a cable:

1. Insert one end of the cable under test into the appropriate socket in the master.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the corresponding socket in the remote.
3. Press and release the Test button [1]. The power LED will light up for at least 5 seconds, indicating the device is testing the cable. If the power LED does not light, replace the battery.

5.3 Test result

The tables below describe the test results (LEDs that light up and number of beeps) for various error types.

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5 C/1 2 -3 -4 5 6 7 8 Fm / Wms Condition RJ-45/RJ-11/USB SHORT = X CONNECTED = NON-PARALLEL = NO CONNECTION BANC SHORT 25.0HM SR.0HM NO TERMINATOR BATTERY GOOD BATTERY LOW

Good connection

Visible LEDs	Beeps	Note
• CO NNECT ED• All numbered LEDs	2: low-high	The numbered LEDs do not indicate that a good connection exists, only that a connection exists.

Open fault

Visible LEDs	Beeps	Note
• CO NNECT ED• Co rrect connections	2: lo w-high	The LEDs of the inte rrupted conne ctio ns do not light up.

Short circ uit

Visi ble LEDs	Beeps	Note
SHORTFaulty connections	3 bee ps	The cable has a short circuit.The num be r LED indicates the location of the short.

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Crossed connections

Visible LEDs	Beeps	Note
NON-PARALLELAll numbered LEDS	2 beeps	Cables are crossed.The numbered LEDs indicate connections but do not indicate the location of the cross.

No connection

Visi ble LEDs	Beeps	Note
NO CO NNECT ION	1 bee p	There is no cable between the remote and the main unit.The cable has no intact conductors.

5.4 Testing an RJ 11 cable

Testing RJ11 cables is similar to RJ45 cables.

An RJ11 cable can have 2, 4, or 6 connections.

Depending on the number of connections, the LEDs will light as follows (provided the cable is OK):

• 2 co nnections: LED 3 - 4
• 4 connections: LED 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
- 6 connections: LED 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6.

5.5 Testing a coaxial cable (BNC)

The device can test 25 Ω, 50 Ω, and 75 Ω cables.

1. Connect one end of the cable to the BNC connector.
2. Attach a suitable terminator to the other end of the cable.
3. Press the Test button.

The LED corresponding to the error lights up.

Results

• SHORT: short circuit
  • CONNECTED: cable is OK.
  • NON-PARALLEL: crossed connection.
• NO CONNECTION: cable has no terminator or is defective.

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5.6 Testing a USB cable

1. Connect the Mini-B end to the socket on the master and the USB A end to the remote.
2. Press the Test button. The LED next to CONNECTED and the numbered LEDs 1 to 4 light up if the cable is OK.

6. Battery

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• Do not puncture batteries or throw them in fire as they may explode.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline).
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations. Ke ep batteries away from children.
• Remove the battery from the device if it will not be for a long time. Old batteries can begin to leak and damage the device.

Notes

• The device has a battery low indicator. Replace the battery as soon as the indicator lights up. A low battery power may produce false readings.

• To replace the battery:

• Slide open the battery cover at the back and replace with a correct battery (see Technical Specifications). Respect the polarity.

• Close the battery cover.

7. Cleaning and Maintenance

• The tester is a precision test instrument and, when used as described in this manual, should not require maintenance.
• Calibration is not required.
• To clean the outside of the tester, use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents that may damage the case of the tester.

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8. Technical Specifications

5-in-1 cable tester	USB, RJ45, 10BASE-T, token ring, RJ11/12 cables, BNC cable s
power supply	9 V battery 6LR61C (not incl.)
max. cable length for testing 200 m

Use this device with origina I a ccessor ies on ly. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning th is pro duct and the latest version of th is ma nua l, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manua l is subject to change with out prior notice.

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.

All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

- Not covered by warranty:

• all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
• consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);
• flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc....;
• flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent

maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions;

• damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
• damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
• all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
  • Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article's manual).

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