Battery replacement, Cleaning, Storage – Klein Tools VDV501828 User Manual

Page 11: Updating firmware

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To Download the New VDV commander Firmware

• Go to VDV Commander product page on www.kleintools.com.
• Click on the VDV Commander Firmware update link to

download the new firmware.

• Save the file to your computer.

Updating the VDV commander

• Connect the VDV Commander to your computer using the

included USB cable.

Press the "On/Off" button

to power on the

VDV Commander.

The software will display “VDV

Commander Connected” at the bottom left of the screen.

• Select the VDV Commander firmware file.
• The VDV Commander screen will go dark and it will begin

the firmware installation (the screen will remain dark during

the installation).

• The VDV Commander application will display a progress

bar to indicate the download progress.

• Once complete, the VDV Commander application will

display “success” along with the installation date and time

in the Status Log window. The VDV Commander will power

itself back on after the firmware installation.

• If the VDV Commander is interrupted or an error occurs

during installation the VDV Commander screen will remain

dark. To recover the VDV Commander firmware, close

the VDV Commander application, disconnect the VDV

Commander from the USB cable, then remove the batteries.

Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions.

NoTE: The VDV Commander screen will remain

dark until it has been reprogrammed.

BATTERY REpLAcEMENT

• The VDV Commander is powered by six AA alkaline

batteries.

• To replace batteries, open the back cover by unscrewing

the single screw with a philips head screwdriver.

• Take out the old batteries and replace. Slide the new

batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the

battery chamber.

• Screw the back cover back on to the VDV Commander. Do

not over tighten the battery

back cover.

WARNING: Do NoT use carbon batteries. Do not mix

new batteries with old batteries, due to the risk of

battery leakage.

cLEANING

• Before cleaning, disconnect all cables from the VDV

Commander. Failing to disconnect cables can damage the

device and cause personal injury.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, abrasives, or solvents.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the VDV Commander.

sToRAGE

• Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a

long time.

• Do not expose the VDV Commander to high temperatures

or humidity. See the specifications section for temperature

limits.

• When not in use, store the VDV Commander in a dry,

protective case.

• After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding

the limits mentioned in the Specifications section, allow the

instrument to return to normal operating conditions before

using it.

UpDATING FIRMWARE

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