This Klein VDV501-851 Scout Pro 3 Cable Tester Starter Kit is a must - have for anyone working with voice, data, and video cables. Inside the kit, you'll find a Scout Pro 3 Tester, a self - storing remote, five LanMap RJ45 Locator Remotes, five CoaxMap F - Connector Locator Remotes, a Coax F - Connector, a user manual, and a 9V battery. The kit offers a wide range of features. It can test terminated cables for voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (coax F - connector), providing clear results. You can measure cable lengths up to 2,000 feet and detect faults like open circuits, short circuits, miswires, or split - pair issues. The backlit LCD screen shows cable length, wiremap, cable ID, and test results, making it easy to read even in low - light conditions. With multiple style tone generators (though the tracing probe is sold separately), you can trace cables, wire pairs, and individual conductor wires. The hub blink mode helps you quickly identify port locations on a hub or switch. The LanMap™ and CoaxMap™ Location Remotes let you map and ID multiple cable runs in one step. This kit also includes useful safety features such as voltage warning, shield detection, auto power - off to conserve battery life (with a 50 - hour active battery life), a low - battery indicator, and a self - storing remote. It supports various cable types including shielded or unshielded Cat7a, Cat7, Cat6a, Cat6, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat3, and coaxial cables. With a 2 - meter drop protection, it's durable and reliable for cable testing applications.
Using the Klein VDV501 - 851 Scout Pro 3 Cable Tester Starter Kit is easy. First, make sure you have the 9V alkaline battery installed. To test a cable, connect the tester to the cable using the appropriate connectors like RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, or Coax F. The tester will then show you if there are any faults such as open or short circuits. You can also measure the length of the cable. When using the tone generator, remember that you need to buy the tracing probe (Cat. No. VDV500 - 123) separately. To map multiple cable runs, use the LanMap and CoaxMap location remotes that come with the kit. For safety, always pay attention to the voltage warning. When you're done using the tester, the auto - power off feature will save battery life. But if you want to turn it off manually, just follow the instructions in the manual. To maintain your tester, keep it clean and dry. Avoid dropping it as it has a 2 - meter drop protection but a big fall could still damage it. If the battery runs out, replace it with a new 9V alkaline battery.
