KLEIN TOOLS VDV501-851 Scout Pro 3 Cable Teste
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Cable Tester Kit with Scout* Pro 3 Tester, Remotes, Adapter, Battery, Klein Tools VDV501851
The Scout* Pro 3 Tester Starter Kit is a versatile cable tester that locates and tests voice, data and video cables. Identify multiple cable runs with included location mapping remotes. This kit verifies accurate cable installations each time. Backlit display assists in reading results in lower light.
- Cable tester tests voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45) and video (coax F-connector)_ terminated cables with clearly defined results Measure cable length up to 2000 feet (610 m)
- Trace cables, wire pairs and individual conductor wires with multiple style tone generator (requires analog probe Cat. No. VDV500-123; sold separately)
- Hub blink mode to identify port location on a hub or a switch
- LanMap* and CoaxMap* Location Remotes (5 each) map and ID multiple cable runs in a single step
- Includes voltage warning, shield detection, auto power off, low battery indicator and a self-storing remote
- Auto Power-off feature to conserve battery life (9V included)
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| Backlit LCD screen displays cable length, wiremap, cable ID and test results | Kit includes: Scout* Pro 3 Tester, (1) self-storing remote, (5) LanMap* RJ45 locator remotes, (5) CoaxMap* F-connector locator remotes, (1) coax F-connector, manual and 9V battery | Test for Open, Short, Miswire or Split-Pair faults |
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| Mfg. No. | VDV501-828 | VDV512-056 | VDV526-055 | VDV500123 | VDV512100 | VDV512101 |
| Description | VDV Commander* Test Kit Klein Tools VDV501-828 | CoaxMap* Kit | LanMap* Kit | Cable Tracer Probe-Pro Tracing Probe with Replaceable Non-Metallic, Conductive Tip and a Light for Use in Dark Spaces, Klein Tools VDV500123 | Coax Explorer* 2 Tester, Klein Tools VDV512100 | Cable Tester, Coax Explorer 2 Tester with Remote Kit, Klein Tools VDV512101 |
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| Mfg. No. | 55452RTB | 55456BPL | VDV501-824 | VDV501823 | VDV501829 | VDV501852 |
| Description | Tradesman Pro* Rolling Tool Bag, Klein Tools 55452RTB | Tradesman Pro Tech Backpack, Black/Orange, Full Size, Klein Tools 55456BPL | Scout* Pro 2 Tester withTest-n-Map Remote Kit, Klein Tools VDV501-824 | Cable Tester, VDV Scout Pro 2 Traces and Tests Coax, Data, Telephone Cable with Remotes Klein Tools VDV501-823 | VDV Commander* Test & Map Klein Tools VDV501-829 | Scout* Pro 3 Tester with Locator Remote Kit, Klein Tools VDV501852 |
| Weight: | 454 g |
| Dimensions: | 17.53 x 8.13 x 3.81 cm; 453.59 Grams |
| Model: | VDV501-851 |
| Part: | VDV501-851 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Klein Tools |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Great piece of equipment. I don’t think this product really has any peer competitors. The capabilities of this device for network and other testing is unmatched for its price. For some reason the 3 coaxial receiver is showing up as 4 for some reason. I’d did show up as three but it has not been consistent.
Great piece of equipment. I don’t think this product really has any peer competitors. The capabilities of this device for network and other testing is unmatched for its price. For some reason the 3 coaxial receiver is showing up as 4 for some reason. I’d did show up as three but it has not been consistent.
Good features and much cheaper than Fluke
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.
This Klein is so much better than the cheapo “sequenced LEDs” tester I was using before. I like that it can do coax as well as voice & data. I added some coax adapters to let me test and ring out BNC cables. The Ethernet identifiers are male RJ-45 plugs, so I also picked up some F-F RJ-45 couplers so I can ring out cable runs that terminate to male connectors vs. a patch bay. The cable length estimation is a nice bonus feature. Note that the identifier plugs do not test cables; they just show the ID on the meter display.
I bought this for a new guy that started with our low voltage company. These tester have always held up for years, are very simple to use and are accurate. Definitely recommend.
I bought this for a new guy that started with our low voltage company. These tester have always held up for years, are very simple to use and are accurate. Definitely recommend.
I feel that there’s a lot of heft in this just because “expensive = bigger = better”, which is annoying because I’d rather have a more compact unit or at least use the space internally to stash the 5 remote ID things.
Pretty easy to use once you’ve read through the guide once if you’re wanting to use advanced features. Of note: At the time of purchase, the basic bundle showed the unit that works with PoE (you can tell because the LCD has more options). I took a gamble there, and nope. The basic model doesn’t do PoE (womp womp).
feels solid enough fast enough to trace lines and find faults only used it half a dozen times and yet I feel like I have been using it for years. great replacement for Mircotester and the price is much more affordable.
feels solid enough fast enough to trace lines and find faults only used it half a dozen times and yet I feel like I have been using it for years. great replacement for Mircotester and the price is much more affordable.
It doesnt have the capability to do a printout but it has a cat5/6 tester, coax tester (i do recommend buying bnc adapters), toner (for each pair or all) and the ability to ping the port on the switch so you can find cables that are already plugged in. Definitly worth the money.
It doesnt have the capability to do a printout but it has a cat5/6 tester, coax tester (i do recommend buying bnc adapters), toner (for each pair or all) and the ability to ping the port on the switch so you can find cables that are already plugged in. Definitly worth the money.
if you crimp your own cables — or even if you have a lot of cables lying around — you *need* one of these. If you have punch-down blocks, you need one even more! Basic cable-integrity testing is amazingly useful to find miswired, or dead, network cables. The numbered plugs allow you to map (up to 5 at a time) ports from one punch down block to the ports at the other end — which is invaluable if some idiot didn’t label them when running them (yes…yes, I’m that idiot)
I needed something to test and locate Ethernet and Coax cable in my house as part of infrastructure upgrades. This unit has more features than we will need, but it's one tool to serve many needs which is perfect. I considered buying the higher end package, but we didn't need the map+test modules or so many ID nodes. It's foolish that the POE functionality on the upgraded Scout 3 unit is paywalled into these larger kits, but I went with a discounted basic Scout 3 kit and it worked fine.
I needed something to test and locate Ethernet and Coax cable in my house as part of infrastructure upgrades. This unit has more features than we will need, but it’s one tool to serve many needs which is perfect. I considered buying the higher end package, but we didn’t need the map+test modules or so many ID nodes. It’s foolish that the POE functionality on the upgraded Scout 3 unit is paywalled into these larger kits, but I went with a discounted basic Scout 3 kit and it worked fine.
Does not have PoE po
This is a fairly easy tester to use and it works well testing the integrity of Ethernet cables connections. However, I wasn’t aware there is a different model with a PoE port for testing so if there is any chance you’ll need that, I’d suggest purchasing that model.
Overall construction does not seem very sturdy, but I am only using this at home for validating connections in cables that I have terminated, so I think it’s solid for a casual user like me.
This tool has so many features to test cable runs which is mostly what I use it for. For the money it’s well worth it. You can save time and money by verifying whether that run is good or no
This tool has so many features to test cable runs which is mostly what I use it for. For the money it’s well worth it. You can save time and money by verifying whether that run is good or no
Excellent Produit, marche aussi bien que le Fluke que j'avais avant!
– Marche aussi bien que le Fluke
– Le scan garde en memoire le rsultat (refresh pas) donc pratique pour rparer un connecteur
– NetID trs utile
– Dtecte les mauvaises paires
Trs content!
If you are serious about your work, this is a very good tool. I’d recommend getting a pouch or a bag to keep it safe and expand its longevity but it is pretty device rugged already. The tracing feature is so useful to fix lazy installers messes. The coax testing is very useful too. You might want to get the appropriate adapters if you are going to test BNC cables or connections and not just Ftype connections.
Very reliable product from Klein tools as always.
Originally, I was thinking about buying the Klein VDV526-200, but after using the VDV501-851, I think I made the better choice.
I have wanted to rerun several Cat5e cables in the house for some time. The original runs were sloppily done, nothing was labeled, and it always bothered me. Thanks to the VDV501-851, it was easy to identify which run was which using the remote plugs that come with the kit.
In the process of redoing everything, I found several issues with with patch cables I had done myself and found at least 1 pre-fabricated patch cable was also bad. None of that would have been possible without a proper cable tester.
The only thing that bothers me about this tester is that there doesn’t seem to be a way to put it into loop mode by default. When you use network mode, you have to manually hold down the network button for a couple of seconds to make the unit continuously poll the cable. While I haven’t tried the coax or phone modes, I suspect it’s the same.
I’m now contemplating reworking several phone and coax runs in the house. I have no doubt the VDV501-851 will make those jobs so much easier.
I've use the Fluke Microscanners which are vastly over priced in my humble opinion. The Klein has the features I need but doesn't certify data runs. For mapping and basic testing, it's completely more than adequate. Decent quality and easy to use. At 1/10th the price for 9/10th the functionality, just a great buy.
I’ve use the Fluke Microscanners which are vastly over priced in my humble opinion. The Klein has the features I need but doesn’t certify data runs. For mapping and basic testing, it’s completely more than adequate. Decent quality and easy to use. At 1/10th the price for 9/10th the functionality, just a great buy.
Good ki
Good bit of kit – works well.
It’s worth noting that the basic yellow ID plugs included in this kit can only be used for identifying cables. You need to use the unit in the bottom of the base for continuity testing (and for length testing on the 3/6 pair). Otherwise good.
Have docked them a point for shipping it in a nasty blister pack, though.
For the first time in 25 years, I had to bring up an already wired network in an existing building. Wire pulling would be too expensive, we had to use the existing 16 year old Cat5, which had never been connected at the network closet.
This tool made it simple — almost trivial.
Put the remote plugs in candidate sockets; wire keystones on candidate cable runs at the network closet; plug a cable into each keystone and find out which remote socket I’m talking to; repeat 17 times.
What I’d spec’d as 2-3 full days took less than an afternoon.
It’s been years since I’d pulled wire or pushed down connections. I was ready for a long frustrating job, and this tool made it almost fun.
Great bit of ki
Great but if kit to keep in your tool box. I have used this after running network cables to all rooms in the house but have also since used out on site for checking g cable quality on cat 6 cables.
I got some adapters so I can also use f type to sdi and check sdi cables which I use a lot if in my job
The UI isn’t particularly intuitive, but overall it’s simple enough that you can memorise its quirks. It seems to work quite reliably and was instrumental in pinning down a faulty crimper as the source of my woes.
Note that the length estimation is not all that accurate, since it relies on measuring capacitance rather than e.g. travel time of a test signal. So 10% at least – you’ll often see it give very different numbers for different pairs in the same cable. The manual does note that it’s inaccurate.
Also, the display never shows decimals so if you switch it to metric (metres instead of feet) you loose a lot of precision. I ultimately just left it on feet and do the conversion manually.
Building a home and opted to terminate my CAT6A runs myself instead of electricians that have no clue… And good thing I did because they did some absolutely terrible runs with my provided wire. So I can’t even imagine what they would have done with my terminations. But anyways needed a cable tested and a means to make tracing my runs easier being that they didn’t label any of the runs.
This testing tool was able to give me accurate test on the runs. Out of the 24 runs one of them was pinched and defective. After terminating it and testing I was able to find this out before they filled in the walls. And the five identifiers was just godly. I wish I had gotten the bigger set of them but the 5 alone made me tracing my runs so much faster. Instead of tracing one at a time.
This unit does what other products 3x its price does. Dropped it 50 feet and, except for a couple scratches, it is perfectly fine.
This unit does what other products 3x its price does. Dropped it 50 feet and, except for a couple scratches, it is perfectly fine.
Connected to a ethernet cable it showed exactly what was wired wrong.
Connected to a ethernet cable it showed exactly what was wired wrong.
My cheap no name tester finally died, I wanted to get something that was a little better. I always like Klein tools, so I saw a bunch and finally decided on this. The tester works great and feels solid. The battery that came with mine was dead, not Klein's fault.
My cheap no name tester finally died, I wanted to get something that was a little better. I always like Klein tools, so I saw a bunch and finally decided on this. The tester works great and feels solid. The battery that came with mine was dead, not Klein’s fault.
A Great Kit for Any IT Professional
This kit is great! Tester is super easy to use, The remote locators are SUPER helpful and can save a lot of time if you need to trace multiple runs at once. The only feature that I had trouble with occasionally is the hub link feature, but you won’t likely use that very often anyway.
The only real issue I have with this kit (as well as the VDV501-853 kit) is that it doesn’t include a toner probe. There are valid reasons for toning out runs instead of using the remotes. The tester even has a tone generator, so having to buy the probe separately is just annoying.
Aside from the lack of a probe, this is an essential kit for any IT professional (especially if Fluke tools are outside your budget).
Its nice, bu
I really like this unit, it comes in a nice case and looks really professional. My only gripe is I wish they would’ve indicated that you cant use the probes for testing terminations.. It makes a point right on the first page of instructions that you can’t use them, so they know its a feature that people want and would be attracted to. Anyways if you’re just mapping out your network because the lazy guy didn’t label his lines this kit comes in very handy.
A lot of people have commented on build quality, yeah it feels very light and i guess you could say that makes it feel cheap, but what do you want? Why on earth if you’re doing extensive testing in a big rack would you want it heavier? The heavier it is the more annoying its going to be to work around with it. an example being if you only have a short jumper on hand you can just let this guy hang with no stress on anything while you run out and check the connection else where..
I bought this when I moved into my new construction house in order to easily test, map, and tag all of the Ethernet and Coax jacks installed around my home. My builders were supposed to tag every run when wiring the house but they didn't. Without this tool it would have taken me hours to map and test every jack around the house. Instead I had the whole process done in under 20 minutes.
I bought this when I moved into my new construction house in order to easily test, map, and tag all of the Ethernet and Coax jacks installed around my home. My builders were supposed to tag every run when wiring the house but they didn’t. Without this tool it would have taken me hours to map and test every jack around the house. Instead I had the whole process done in under 20 minutes.
This testor has helped me on some semi-pro type jobs, and has worked acceptably well. However, it is not built tough enough for a professional or industrial environment. I find it a little slow to respond and the display / functions could be more intuitive.
This testor has helped me on some semi-pro type jobs, and has worked acceptably well. However, it is not built tough enough for a professional or industrial environment. I find it a little slow to respond and the display / functions could be more intuitive.
Sehr nützliches Hilfsmittel
Gut zum Testen von neuen Netzwerkinstallation und zum Auffinden von Fehlern. Mit der TDR-Funktion kann der ungefhre Ort von Defekten lokalisiert werden oder z.B. Patchkabel anhand ihrer Lnge identifiziert werden.
Bisher noch keine Probleme gehabt.
Fr etwas mehr Funktionalitt wrde ich zum “Pockethernet” raten.
Will man nur Netzwerkdosen auf richtige Belegung und/oder das bloe Vorhandensein der Adern berprfen, reichen auch Tester der 10-Klasse.
Was able to troubleshoot and find an issue with cat5e that my normal pinout tester didnt catch since the pin out was correct but there was an issue with the cable itself.
Was able to troubleshoot and find an issue with cat5e that my normal pinout tester didnt catch since the pin out was correct but there was an issue with the cable itself.
I used this to figure out which wires in the attic were connected to which network jacks in the house. Couldn't be more simple. I put the numbered remote plugs into the jacks, then when I'd plug a wire into the meter, it would show the number of the plug. Saved a lot of time.
I used this to figure out which wires in the attic were connected to which network jacks in the house. Couldn’t be more simple. I put the numbered remote plugs into the jacks, then when I’d plug a wire into the meter, it would show the number of the plug. Saved a lot of time.
Saved a trip from installe
I’ve been having intermittent Ethernet issues for a couple years. Sometimes multiple times in a day, sometimes not for a couple weeks.
This would cause my fire cube to lose connection. I’d have to unplug it from the router and re-plug.
I have my modem and network switch upstairs and fire cube downstairs (with another switch… For other stuff). The house was pre wired with Ethernet.
I contemplated calling a professional to determine the issue. I’ve replaced the cables to the wall… Even the switches.
After buying this and watching a few videos it quickly showed that the length of the wires was 123 feet… But two wires were only 65 feet. I guesstimated the distance in my attic and found a junction I didn’t know existed. I rewired the connection with proper RJ45… And it’s been perfect for a few months now.
This is a significant upgrade to the VDV501-823 unit. The backlight is awesome and a much-needed feature. The fact that it measures distance is a HUGE plus... saves a lot of money not having to purchase a Fluke meter for that reason. My only complaint, and the reason it has 4 stars instead of 5 - the previous unit had an awesome feature where it would constantly perform the network test as soon as you pressed the button. If you disconnected or reconnected the ends of your cable to test, the results on the screen would update in real time. On this one, you have to re-press the network test button to see results again. Not ideal for when you're working with a possible faulty termination that sometimes passes or fails based on a little wiggle. But willing to deal with it for all of the features added since the older model.
This is a significant upgrade to the VDV501-823 unit. The backlight is awesome and a much-needed feature. The fact that it measures distance is a HUGE plus… saves a lot of money not having to purchase a Fluke meter for that reason. My only complaint, and the reason it has 4 stars instead of 5 – the previous unit had an awesome feature where it would constantly perform the network test as soon as you pressed the button. If you disconnected or reconnected the ends of your cable to test, the results on the screen would update in real time. On this one, you have to re-press the network test button to see results again. Not ideal for when you’re working with a possible faulty termination that sometimes passes or fails based on a little wiggle. But willing to deal with it for all of the features added since the older model.
works great only downfall is the time it takes to test not as instant as older model
works great only downfall is the time it takes to test not as instant as older model
Was easily able to identify a issue I had with a connector. Well worth the money. Even shows length of cable
Was easily able to identify a issue I had with a connector. Well worth the money. Even shows length of cable
No cabling without these tools
I should buy earlier to save time
Very good and fast resul
Buen probado
actualice a esta versin ya que tenemos la vesion anterior y siempre a funcionado correctamente, es muy til por la opcin de medir la distocia del cable, lo e probado por algunos das y es un poco confusa su utilizacin debido a todas las funciones con las que cuenta pero en general creo que es muy buen producto
I've work in the telecom field for years. It is a great tool to have when trouble shooting connection issues.
I’ve work in the telecom field for years. It is a great tool to have when trouble shooting connection issues.
The items was delivered within the time indicated by Amazon. The feature of measuring the length of the cable is within 1 - 1.5m accurate... which is sufficient for my needs. A good purchase all round.
The items was delivered within the time indicated by Amazon. The feature of measuring the length of the cable is within 1 – 1.5m accurate… which is sufficient for my needs. A good purchase all round.
Bought for work, inadvertently identified issues in my own home
I’ve used Fluke tools in the past, but wanted an ethernet test and toner kit of my own. At first I thought this tool was not working as expected when I tested here at home and could not identify the Remote IDs, cable length, or pinout. Come to find out, the cabling in my new apartment was abysmal with crossover pinouts all over the place with a mix of A and B, and a couple jacks were not properly punched down with all wire pairs. Luckily my network equipment had auto-mdix and solved this for me, making me think everything was properly wired. I went through the whole house and punched everything back down on my own, and now everything is showing as properly pinned with cable length detected, and I can identify the Remote ID at the end.
Oh, and when you tone, I didnt realize the default is to tone a single wire. Set it to all for a better toning of a patch panel.
Unit is very easy to use & has lots of options. Only negative is it does not come with a short whip for testing plugs.
Unit is very easy to use & has lots of options. Only negative is it does not come with a short whip for testing plugs.
Great tool! I love the detachable remote troubleshooting termination detector. Without this tool, I re-crimped far to many RJ45 terminations without much success. To see, on an LED screen, exactly (number for number) how a patch cord has been terminated from one end to the other, beautiful. One note, the smaller remote jack identification locators only give ID information back to the hand held unit, no other improper or properly wired details. However, if you've ever been in front of a home-run panel full of coax, cat5, and phone cable, this end of the deal is a hair saver. Says Klein on it and cost $90, did not know that was possible. Try that with Fluke. I own 4 different Fluke products, nearly bulletproof. I've dropped them, think I've fried them, left them on and put them back in my toolbox only to find the battery just fine after months. Honestly, Fluke is in a different league and I'm not an IT person, so, for the money this little Klein is just fine.
Great tool! I love the detachable remote troubleshooting termination detector. Without this tool, I re-crimped far to many RJ45 terminations without much success. To see, on an LED screen, exactly (number for number) how a patch cord has been terminated from one end to the other, beautiful. One note, the smaller remote jack identification locators only give ID information back to the hand held unit, no other improper or properly wired details. However, if you’ve ever been in front of a home-run panel full of coax, cat5, and phone cable, this end of the deal is a hair saver. Says Klein on it and cost $90, did not know that was possible. Try that with Fluke. I own 4 different Fluke products, nearly bulletproof. I’ve dropped them, think I’ve fried them, left them on and put them back in my toolbox only to find the battery just fine after months. Honestly, Fluke is in a different league and I’m not an IT person, so, for the money this little Klein is just fine.
i got this for testing ethernet cables, I especially liked the functions to shield, pairs, open or closed, grounded pairs or to shield, the distance measurement is close enough for most cases. i found it to be within 5 feet in most cases.
i got this for testing ethernet cables, I especially liked the functions to shield, pairs, open or closed, grounded pairs or to shield, the distance measurement is close enough for most cases. i found it to be within 5 feet in most cases.
The distance readings are not very accurate but still good for testing the cables.
The distance readings are not very accurate but still good for testing the cables.
The tool is very well built, works fantastic, its length test works best for runs over 5-10 metres, but thats pretty normal, even with high end JDSU gear. very happy with this unit and recommend it.
The tool is very well built, works fantastic, its length test works best for runs over 5-10 metres, but thats pretty normal, even with high end JDSU gear. very happy with this unit and recommend it.
Seemed like a luxury I could probably do without as I was only doing the network wiring for my new home (DIY guy, not a pro) but this device saved me what I am sure would have been HOURS of frustration tracking done two wiring issues (one batch 3rd party patch cord and one punch down error on my part).
Seemed like a luxury I could probably do without as I was only doing the network wiring for my new home (DIY guy, not a pro) but this device saved me what I am sure would have been HOURS of frustration tracking done two wiring issues (one batch 3rd party patch cord and one punch down error on my part).
This kit does exactly what I needed, it tells me what the network map actually is. I am helping out some public libraries with little to no budgets for this type of work, so I volunteered to pick up the tools and put in some time. The large number of remote ID plugs makes the process much simpler than using some simpler tools like a “toner” that you have to go one wall LAN port at a time. In a multi-floor building with about 50 LAN ports, that takes quite a bit of effort. Using the 18 plugs, plus the included map+test “dongle” gives me 19 points to map before I need to move them to another set of LAN ports. The mapping plugs simply tell you what numbered plug you are looking at from the LAN cable at the network switch end, while the map+test can tell you if the conductors are good or have a problem (cross wired or broken/open). I like it and recommend this along with the available toner and perhaps an additional set of map+test dongles so more than one “iffy” lines can be checked in one setting. Note that if you buy the map+test kit that starts at #7 and goes to #12 (VDV770-851) it is somehow about $30 less than the kit VDV770-850 that contains one less dongle and are numbers 2 through 6. A single dongle sells for about $24 and you are able to order any ID code you like. That makes my mapping plug and dongle count up to 25, which is approximately half of the entire building.
If you have all good connections, then the single included map+test dongle should be adequate as those have extra features used for suspect wiring. I also bought the Klein VDV500-123 tracing probe tone tool (about $40) as the wire bundles are quite confusing in the LAN room and it helps find the correct line quickly.
Do you need something like this for your home? Nope. But if you are looking at a building network that contains many LAN outlets, your time has value… Simple math can tell you if you feel this is worth it. In my case, I am older, have creaky knees, and get impatient when I am forced to do things the hard way; so for me as I help the libraries in my area, I find this equipment to be incredibly valuable!!! Basically it pays for itself in the first library with approximately 50 LAN ports spread out over 4 levels (remember the creaky knees?).
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has everything that the average user might need and is good quality constructio
has everything that the average user might need and is good quality constructio
Excellent piece of kit.
Excellent piece of kit and a very good price.
The feature set on the scout pro 3 is very good as it encompasses a cable tester, cable toner, cable length guide, and also tests cable for rj11 and coax.
Having the ability to run cable length tests on each cable pair is very handy as this will give an idea where the fault lies if the cable tester reports a fault on a particular conductor. Having the ability to tone from this device as well (paired with the klein probe) is a very good feature as it means you don’t have to carry lots of different testers in your tool bag.
One other great feature is the HUB blink option. When plugged into a wall port that is plugged into a switch, the HUB blink mode will slowly flash the link light to identify where the other end of the cable is connected.
Overall this has a large number of features that mean you only need to carry one tool in your bag to fault find or verify cables. Thaddeus benefit of a back-light also means you can read the results in low light conditions where ever you may be.
Falta descripcio
El equipo como tal funciona de maravilla, sin embargo yo esperaba la versin que puede medir PoE y en la descripcin jams se menciona que para este modelo no aplica, si se requiere esa otra funcionalidad es el modelo que sigue a este, ni modo me tocara quedarme sin esa funcionalidad y quiza mas adelante pueda cambiarlo, pero en general materiales, operacion y funcionamiento de la marca estan excelentes.
Love this tool
I love this tester. It does just about all you need before getting extra technical and commercial. What I mean is, this is more than enough if you’re a homeowner.
As a contractor this is amazing. I’m currently using it right now on a job site to test the cables we ran and crimped. Hasn’t disappointed me not one bit.
Must have for any IT professional, but missing one vital thing
Everything works great. Remote cable finders are great if you’re looking for multiple cables at once. My main issue is that while it’s also a tone generator, it doesn’t include a probe. Not even the biggest kit includes one (even though the case has a slot for one), which means you have to buy it separately for $40!
It took a little bit of practice to figure out how to use since the display is a little unintuitive, but was able to eventually figure it out.
The Scout Pro 3 is great, But please bundle it with a probe!
This is easy to use and understand the readings. It comes with everything I needed to test my network cables both where the ends were close by and where one of the ends were remote. The lite up screen really helps as I ended up troubleshooting in the dark. It even helped me identify a cable that I thought was good but ended up showing that one pair of wires did not have a good connection in the cat 8 plug although it looked like it did from a visual inspection.
This is easy to use and understand the readings. It comes with everything I needed to test my network cables both where the ends were close by and where one of the ends were remote. The lite up screen really helps as I ended up troubleshooting in the dark. It even helped me identify a cable that I thought was good but ended up showing that one pair of wires did not have a good connection in the cat 8 plug although it looked like it did from a visual inspection.
Amazing Testing Device / Pro Grade Equipme
Well I used it once or twice, tested all the cables in the house. No need to call for an expert to lay cables, you become your own expert and get down to it with this device like a pro.
Very easy to use, buy it, diagnose where the cables are cut off. Get into the attic, lay new cables, problem solved! Especially a must have item if you are buying a new house
Toner function didn't work for me
The toner function didn’t seem to work with the companion Klein Tools VDV500-123 toner probe, and I followed the instructions. With a cable from my Ethernet switch plugged into the top RJ45 port, pressing the toner button on the Scout 3 starts the toner function on wire#1, and the probe immediately starts sounding anywhere in the vicinity of the Scout 3, no matter where it is pointing. placing the probe tip next to the correct wire on the switch just results in some 60hz hum. Cycling through each wire on the Scout 3 is the same, then going through the wire pairs starting with 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, all pairs, the probe alarm cuts off and pressing the probe tip against the cable results in the same 60hz hum, that’s all, no tone. If I can’t get this to work on the bench, it’s not going to work on the field. This is one of the reasons I spent a premium on this tool, there are cheaper toners out there but I wanted a quality tool that would work. Either I am doing something completely wrong, or if the Scout 3 and/or the Toner Probe is at fault, and I hate to return a tool that is working.
The other RJ-45 test functions seems to work OK.
Responding to another reviewer complaining about the battery not fitting, you have to rotate the battery 180 degrees so that the battery wire is not preventing the battery from seating properly in the battery compartment.
Not thick, lmao
Thickness???
Its not a pancake, or fabric softener
But is a good tool to ow
It's a good tool to have if you regularly work with networking equipment. I do IP camera installs and I like to use this tool because it gives me an accurate reading on my cable runs. The only dislike is that you have to manually start each cable test by pressing the appropriate button. Other more expensive models will run the test as soon as the cable is connected. This is super minor in my opinion. Once you realize it, you'll just get in the habit of starting the test manually. Like I said in the headline, it's a whole lot cheaper than the Fluke Microscanner model which is around $600.
It’s a good tool to have if you regularly work with networking equipment. I do IP camera installs and I like to use this tool because it gives me an accurate reading on my cable runs. The only dislike is that you have to manually start each cable test by pressing the appropriate button. Other more expensive models will run the test as soon as the cable is connected. This is super minor in my opinion. Once you realize it, you’ll just get in the habit of starting the test manually. Like I said in the headline, it’s a whole lot cheaper than the Fluke Microscanner model which is around $600.
This works great. My only complaint is mine came with 2 number 9 coax mappers and was missing the number 7 coax mappers. Not really an issue, but triggers my OCD a bit.
This works great. My only complaint is mine came with 2 number 9 coax mappers and was missing the number 7 coax mappers. Not really an issue, but triggers my OCD a bit.
This is a great cable tester for phone/ethernet/coax, comes with numbered remotes it can detect, has a bunch of test modes, can sense cable length, etc; it’s great value for the money.
As others have noted, the battery door doesn’t close with a battery in there (even the battery that comes with the unit). You can tape it over or something but it’s just a gross design flaw.
The interface is not… obvious. Definitely read the manual, a lot of the ways you switch modes are far from clear. But, the manual spells it all out pretty well.
I bought one for me at work, and I liked it so much I bought a second one for home. I didn't read the instructions and I figured it all out in a couple of minutes. Would be nice if they all supported POE though - only the more expensive one does
I bought one for me at work, and I liked it so much I bought a second one for home. I didn’t read the instructions and I figured it all out in a couple of minutes. Would be nice if they all supported POE though – only the more expensive one does
I really like this cable tester. I use it for Category 5e/6
I really like this cable tester. I use it for Category 5e/6
Great product, however I wish it were obvious the difference between the 851 and the 852 model. The 852 has POE testing capabilities. This one does not. I guess that’s why this one is sold so much cheaper (and without a kit and case). Anyway, for everything else, it’s GREAT. just wish I had the capability to do Poe.
Great product, however I wish it were obvious the difference between the 851 and the 852 model. The 852 has POE testing capabilities. This one does not. I guess that’s why this one is sold so much cheaper (and without a kit and case). Anyway, for everything else, it’s GREAT. just wish I had the capability to do Poe.
The device was easy to use. The identifiers made wiring so much easier.
The device was easy to use. The identifiers made wiring so much easier.
I made a smart decision to have my house wired with Ethernet ports, but the electrican failed to number or otherwise mark the ports. This kit makes both identifying and testing ports back to the hub quick and easy. A reasonably-priced solution to a frustrating problem!
I made a smart decision to have my house wired with Ethernet ports, but the electrican failed to number or otherwise mark the ports. This kit makes both identifying and testing ports back to the hub quick and easy. A reasonably-priced solution to a frustrating problem!
Used to test long runs of cat5 cable worked perfect found an open pair right away saved hours of troubleshooting
Used to test long runs of cat5 cable worked perfect found an open pair right away saved hours of troubleshooting
Great value, competing with some of the best tester on the market.
Great value, competing with some of the best tester on the market.
The tester is a decent starter package for ethernet cable work but doesn’t run from the box without jumper cables (shielded best but un-shielded will allow wire testing), if you’re using this, you probably have some short patch leads. The 5 included LAN map ID plugs helped identify the connected ports at the patch panel, but these don’t work with the wire test function, for which just one Test-N-Map module is included (the self store item), using just 1 of these meant lots of return trips to swap between outlets and patch panel. Additional kit of 5 costs over 100! Consider which kit to purchase if you want to use 6 modules simultaneously.
Build/design.. Not a bad feel initially, but as another reviewer mentioned, the battery compartment is not deep enough. The only way the battery can be fitted causes it to press against the battery power lead when the cover is replaced.
Cable test… I purchased this and the cable tracer probe to help identify and locate a fault in an ethernet Cat 6a shielded S/ftp cable which wasn’t resolved by reworking connections at each end. The cable test function quickly confirmed an open circuit in a line pair.
Tone Generator/Cable Tracing… Unfortunately, the tester tone generator and additional probe couldn’t work to trace and locate the fault through the shielded cable or to identify the cable in a bundle! The signal was being attenuated by the shielding.
The tester allows selection over which wires to send the test signal, none of the options produce a traceable signal along the outer insulation of shielded wire. Perhaps for cable identifying, users could modify a jumper lead to connect the shield as if it was a signal wire (only for tracing cables). I’ll try this later. Most of what I use is shielded, if a modified jumper lead doesn’t work, it isn’t suitable for the purpose and I’ll return the probe.
Line length… By default the tester was set to imperial units, measuring cable lines in feet, it can be set to metres, but the resolution is only whole units ( 1mtr is more than 3′). I used line length measurement to compare wire pair lengths from each end, this revealed that lines 1&2 were 4 metres shorter than the the other pairs…. result! The fault was approx 4metres (3-5mtr) along a new line which may have been stressed (by me) during installation. Using the tester alone allowed me roughly locate and plan access to join and replace just 5mtr of cable on a 20mtr run, but only because I was able to manually trace the cable from the outlet.
POE… This tester (the 851) doesn’t appreciate POE, and can’t test it. leads must be disconnected from the switch, hub etc before testing. A later model includes this function and has a specific port for POE testing, but I’ve only seen it in expensive kits. My review has ended up on both the 851 and 852 models
desired Improvements-
The POE compatible unit is very similar, how about discontinuing this 851 model?
Cable tracing- Include option to Inject the signal to the shield
Improve test signal power when sending signal through all wires (more wires produce weaker signal)
Improve cable length resolution to 1 decimal when set in metres
The pin numbers on the display are much easier to troubleshoot with than previous testers I have used. Good mid-line tester for the money. Wish the case with this kit would hold the VDV500-123 Tracer. Did not really need all of the tracing plugs for my application, but they work well. More Test+Map probes in the kit would have been preferable to the numerous tracing probes for my typical use.
Didn't use tool because job was completed before we could us it. So we sent it back unopened. Looks nice pretty sure it would have done a better job then what we did use
Didn’t use tool because job was completed before we could us it. So we sent it back unopened. Looks nice pretty sure it would have done a better job then what we did use
Big display with backlight. Quick response. ID in the handle 1 and in the set also start from 1, why not from 2.
Big display with backlight. Quick response. ID in the handle 1 and in the set also start from 1, why not from 2.
Extremely happy with the accuracy, ruggedness, versatility and ease of use. A great value.
Better than its predecessor. The extra features in this model add to the value of this tool.
Better than its predecessor. The extra features in this model add to the value of this tool.
A must have for your network easy to use and great display
A must have for your network easy to use and great display
All my 4 rooms are connected through cat 6 cables. Usually when things don’t work either I crimp RJ45’s or change the cable. Just a while ago one of my rooms went dark (No Internet or Lan Connection). With the Klein Scout Pro 3 The test result stated that the pairs 1&2 were faulty. So instead of paying a lot of money to change the cable I just switched the pairs and the room is alive again.
This tool does not fix anything but gives you the knowledge of how to fix and helps make cost-effective decisions. A must have for home or for professionals.
It is simply easy to use and reliable. With this and other Klein tools, I was able to locate all the incomplete coax connections in my newly constructed home. Some coax lines were not connected at the wall plate, and all connections in the smart box were without RJ6 terminators.
It is simply easy to use and reliable. With this and other Klein tools, I was able to locate all the incomplete coax connections in my newly constructed home. Some coax lines were not connected at the wall plate, and all connections in the smart box were without RJ6 terminators.