Platinum Tools VDV MapMaster
Apr 15, 2011 10:43 AM
Platinum Tools has announced that its new VDV MapMaster voice, data, and video tester is now shipping. The VDV MapMaster tests Cat-6, Cat5e, Cat-5, Cat-4, Cat-3, and coax cables, as well as shielded cables. It is also able to identify and map 19 locations at once. Video and data cables can be connected to their respective remotes at the same time to improve testing efficiency. Patch cables may be tested without removing the master remote from storage. The VDV MapMaster weighs 9oz. and is 6.4″x2.8″x1.4″. It features a seven-segment LCD screen, a tone generator with selectable tone cadence and selectable pins carrying tone, a voltage detection warning icon, and auto power off. The MapMaster can test and indicate pins with shorts, opens, reversals, miswires, and split pairs. Price: $99.97