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Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Locates and Tests Voice, Data and Video Cables

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Style: w/Locator Remotes, PoE


Pattern Name: Cable Tester


Features

  • VERSATILE CONNECTION TESTING: Tests voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (F-connector) coax connections, ensuring comprehensive testing capabilities
  • EFFICIENT TEST + MAP REMOTE: Self-storing Test + Map Remote (#1) tests, maps, and IDs a cable run in a single step, streamlining the testing and identification process
  • POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) TESTING: Power over Ethernet Tester displays PoE wire and voltage information, enabling convenient PoE testing and troubleshooting
  • CABLE TRACING FUNCTIONALITY: Trace cables, wire pairs, and individual conductor wires using the tone generator (requires analog probe Cat. No. VDV500-123, sold separately), facilitating cable tracing tasks
  • EXTENDED CABLE LENGTH MEASUREMENT: Measures cable length up to 2,000 feet (610 m), allowing for accurate determination of cable length
  • MULTI-CABLE RUN IDENTIFICATION: Identify multiple cable runs with location-mapping remotes, enhancing cable management and organization
  • COMPLETE KIT INCLUSIONS: Kit includes 18 RJ45 LAN locator remotes, 18 F-coax locator remotes, 2 female-to-female coax barrel adaptors, 2 RJ45, RJ11, and RJ12 jumper cables (6-Inch), carrying case, and 9V battery, providing a complete testing solution

Description

The Scout Pro 3 Tester with Locator Remote Kit is a versatile cable tester that locates and tests voice, data and video cables. Identify multiple cable runs with 18 location mapping remotes (included). Test for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and measure cable length. This kit verifies accurate cable installations each time. Backlit display assists in reading results in lower light. For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has manufactured premium-quality, professional- grade hand tools that deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right. Our family of engineers, workers and craftsman continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create by using only the highest quality materials, superior workmanship, and keeping manufacturing as close to home as we can. Klein isn't just the name of our company, it's also our family name. And since we're an American company that's family-owned and family-run, you know you can count on us to be here tomorrow. Klein Tools doesn't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day ... Since 1857.

Brand: Klein Tools


Power Source: Battery Powered


Style: w/Locator Remotes, PoE


Color: Multi


Item Weight: 1.2 Pounds


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1.2 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ VDV501-852


Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Unknown batteries required. (included)


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2020


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Klein Tools


Best Sellers Rank: #12,540 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #19 in Network & Cable Testers


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great price for features
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
This product is as good as advertised. This tester feels durable because I have had it in my work bag between other tools for months now and it is still works great. It continues to help me locate wiring faults easily and has more than paid for itself. I love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025 by Marlon
    • Simple and effective and reliable Ethernet tester
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
Love this tester! It’s simple and works well, lightweight and compact. Couldn’t ask for anything more in a basic Ethernet tester. Also if you’re not using a tester, you should - takes the guesswork out of uncertain connections and makes hookups much faster.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025 by S Tyler Constantine
    • Good Unit, Well Designed.
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
Seems to be a good high quality and well built piece of test equipment with Wide Range uses (probably far beyond what I will ever use... It is well priced and seems to be Heavy Duty and well constructed. Where I think it would survive a drop, It may or may not survive a Long Drop, especially on a Hard Service. I do recommend this unit. It does what it says it is supposed to do. It comes with a Generic 9 VDC battery that I refuse to use the ones supplied with the product, I recommend using Duracell.. Much Higher Quality! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025 by Just Me
    • A Great tool for anyone with a Network
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
I just received this and used it immediately to do some troubleshooting on my complex home network. This is one of those tools that I should have had 10 years ago. It is great for finding bad cables and for identifying each of the cables where you have several coming into a hub. Several terminators with different "IDs" are provided, making it painless to map your network cabling. In my case, the biggest issue I had was actually a Port failure in a switch and NOT the wiring. This made that clear in no time. I would highly recommend this tester. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024 by Tom in Virginia
    • Good features and much cheaper than Fluke
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
If you do CatIV work as a small business or volunteer as I do, then this is a good tester to make sure your wires aren't crossed / open / shorted without the expense of the least expensive Fluke. It replaces the simple 8 light tester that I used for a year before its purchase. It comes with 4 remote probe identifiers that could be of some assistance if you are terminating several wires before labeling. It will also put a tone on cables for identifying a cable in a bundle, but you will need to purchase a VDV500-123 probe to be able to use that feature. Another feature is the ability to light up a port on a switch. I have not used it to light up a port on a switch nor used it for coax or phone cable testing. I have only used it for a couple of wiring jobs, so I'm not completely comfortable with the features and functions, so I have to refer to the manual. Also, I would have liked for the Internet wiring to be running automatically upon power up without having to press buttons, but this might only be me. I'm satisfied with the features and value and would purchase this again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023 by kbellco
    • A Must-Have for Cable Testing
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
This thing works like a charm! It’ll catch every mistake (and of course, I never make mistakes... well, maybe once or twice). Some features are a little tricky to figure out at first, but once you do, it’s smooth sailing. I love that I can add extra plugs and test multiple cables at once—makes mapping network cables less of a dreaded chore and more of a "hey, I’ve got this!" moment. Definitely a time-saver for anyone who needs to test cables efficiently! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024 by Branden K
    • Great diagnostic tool
Style: w/Test + Map Remotes, PoE Pattern Name: Cable Tester
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We greatly appreciated this tool when running CAT8 cable from our main house to a large detached RV garage. The older testing devices kept giving an error due to the length of the run. We were primarily using female CAT8 punch down terminals and felt reassured once we had confirmed our wiring before speed testing. The wire length feature was also very nice and accurate. We made over 20 connections for this run of wiring, as our use of technology continues to expand with time. Now our pool controls, lighting, A/C and heating, locks, and many more devices are now all connected and running over very fast backbone. The individual location beacons were also great when confirming multiple runs in an area. I would highly recommend for any IT professional or amateur/DIY computer enthusiast who is running new computer network cables. This is a great tool to have available to test circuits and even patch cables. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024 by Sean Mcknight Sean Mcknight
    • A must have for Coax & RJ45 troubleshooting
Style: Starter Kit Pattern Name: Cable Tester
Excellent tool for both Coax & RJ45 troubleshooting. The display info is what makes it stand out.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025 by T-Bish

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