About the Klein Scout Pro 3 Tester with Locator Remote Kit - VDV501-852
Quickly identify cable issues!
The Klein Tools VDV501-852 Scout pro 3 tester with locator remote kit is a complete, professional-grade solution for testing and mapping voice, data, and video cabling systems. Whether you're installing structured cabling in commercial buildings or maintaining residential networks, this kit equips you to work faster, smarter, and with more confidence. Designed to handle a wide range of cable types, it tests RJ11/12 (voice), RJ45 (data), and F-connector (video) coaxial cables—allowing you to verify connections across all major low-voltage systems with a single tool. With support for both shielded and unshielded twisted pair cables (CAT3 through CAT7) and RG59/RG6/6Q coax, this tester adapts to virtually any job site requirement.
The self-storing Test + Map remote (#1) streamlines workflows by allowing you to test, map, and identify a cable run in one quick step, reducing repeated trips between outlets and panel. Its backlit LCD screen displays cable length, wiremap, ID, and test results clearly, making it easier to work in dimly lit environments like basements, utility closets, or ceiling voids. Built-in Power over Ethernet (PoE) testing identifies PoE presence and displays the voltage and wire configuration, helping you avoid damage to non-PoE devices and confirm proper operation for cameras, access points, or VoIP phones. This added capability means fewer tools to carry and less guesswork during troubleshooting.
With a cable length measurement capacity of up to 2,000 feet (610 m) and ±5% accuracy, you can quickly verify runs, troubleshoot opens, or measure excess slack with precision. The kit also detects open, short, and miswire faults, providing clarity on installation quality and saving you from callbacks due to undetected wiring issues. Use the built-in tone generator to trace cables, wire pairs, and even individual conductors—ideal for locating cables behind walls or through conduit (analog probe required, sold separately). The hub blink mode identifies port locations on a hub or switch by flashing the corresponding port light, making switch diagnostics fast and intuitive.
Engineered for convenience, the Klein Tools VDV501-852 Scout pro 3 tester also comes with 2 female-to-female coax barrel adapters, 6-inch jumper cables for RJ11, RJ12, and RJ45 connections, a rugged carrying case, and a long-lasting 9V battery that powers up to 50 hours of continuous use. Its 2-meter drop protection ensures reliability on active job sites, while the compact 7” x 3.2” x 1.5” form and lightweight 1.2 lb construction make it easy to carry and store.
Klein Tools is more than just a name—it’s the grip that never slips, the durability that withstands the toughest jobs, and the precision that gets it right the first time. Every tool is crafted to feel like an extension of your hand, built for those who demand reliability in the harshest conditions. When the job is on the line, they deliver the performance that keeps you working stronger and longer.
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