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title: "Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Loc..."
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# Measures cable length up to 2000 ft Tests voice, data & video cables PoE voltage & wire info Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Loc...

**Brand:** klein tools
**Price:** € 408.10
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Scout like a pro — never miss a cable beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Loc... by klein tools
- **How much does it cost?** € 408.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- klein tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted klein tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Ready:** Durable, compact design with backlit display and complete accessory kit
- • **Multi-Run Mapping Magic:** Identify and map up to 18 cable runs with included locator remotes
- • **Power Over Ethernet Pro:** Instantly verify PoE voltage and wiring for flawless network power
- • **All-in-One Cable Mastery:** Test RJ11/12, RJ45 & F-coax cables seamlessly in one kit
- • **Precision Length Detection:** Accurately measure cable runs up to 2,000 feet for perfect installs

## Overview

The Klein Tools VDV501-852 Scout Pro 3 Kit is a professional-grade cable tester designed for voice, data, and video cables. It features comprehensive testing including PoE diagnostics, cable length measurement up to 2,000 feet, and multi-cable run identification with 18 locator remotes. Built for durability and ease of use, it includes all essential accessories in a rugged carrying case, making it the go-to tool for network installers and IT pros who demand accuracy and efficiency.

## 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.

Review: Worth every penny - In my role as deputy director of IT in a small shop, I've needed to add equipment I can trust to help make sure we get the job done right the first time. This is tool and the location end have been amazing for helping us figure out location of lines, testing old ones, finding where issues are with length detection, verify our new runs, and make sure poe is up to voltage for running the phones and cameras. It might not be as fancy as some other more expensive tools, but it is a workhorse and gives tou everything you need in a good rugged case! Definitely recommend for any network installer or cable runner trying to make sure they got it right.
Review: Much needed and works great - Solid tester, gives you all the information you need. I really like this, it’s not a fluke certifier but it’s also not $7000.

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | KLEIN TOOLS |
| Color | Black/Yellow |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.9 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Style | w/Locator Remotes, PoE |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Klein Tools
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Style:** w/Locator Remotes, PoE
- **Color:** Black/Yellow
- **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you test bnc cables with this. if so , do i need to buy adapters to do so??**
A: I agree. If you use a bnc to rg59 f-type connector and use the connectors with the kit that will give you the connectivity you need.

**Q: Can you use hub blink on a poe switch?**
A: Although the instructions say "NOTE: DO NOT attempt to use Hub Blink function when connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) active port", a switch will not apply PoE power unless it first detects a PoE compatible device. We tested the Klein Scout Pro 3 tester hub blink tool on our PoE switch and it worked fine.

**Q: Can someone confirm if this will test cables with a bnc connector or sdi cables?**
A: Unit ships with adapters to test Coax (RG5x/6x) and Ethernet.  You would need to purchase an RG to BNC adapter (which cost about $1 US each). Klein may have a version that ships with BNC adapters. But I, personally did not choose that option nor do I remember the alternate options, offhand.

**Q: What is supposed to go in the open slot in the case below the test unit?  Have tone receiver that goes to the left, what goes in the rectangle cutout?**
A: Not the premium tone generator (with clips) in the VDV500-820 probe kit.  Only the toner wand fits in the left cutout.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny
*by N***8 on July 3, 2023*

In my role as deputy director of IT in a small shop, I've needed to add equipment I can trust to help make sure we get the job done right the first time. This is tool and the location end have been amazing for helping us figure out location of lines, testing old ones, finding where issues are with length detection, verify our new runs, and make sure poe is up to voltage for running the phones and cameras. It might not be as fancy as some other more expensive tools, but it is a workhorse and gives tou everything you need in a good rugged case! Definitely recommend for any network installer or cable runner trying to make sure they got it right.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much needed and works great
*by D***O on September 23, 2025*

Solid tester, gives you all the information you need. I really like this, it’s not a fluke certifier but it’s also not $7000.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am not a pro installer, but this seems like a pro tool
*by M***E on July 16, 2021*

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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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*