Front view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 cable tester unit displayed next to a storage block containing five RJ45 LanMap location remotes and five F-connector CoaxMap location remotes.
Product graphic highlighting the large backlit LCD screen with a simplified user interface, cable length measurement up to 2,000 feet, and testing capabilities for voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (coax F-connector) cables.
Detailed graphic identifying screen icons and buttons on the Scout Pro 3, including the voltage warning symbol, shield confirmation indicator, hub blink mode button, and low battery indicator.
A comprehensive view of the VDV501851 kit components including the tester, self-storing remote, five LanMap remotes, five CoaxMap remotes, a coax F-connector, user manual, and a 9V battery.
An angled shot of the yellow and black Scout Pro 3 tester with the self-storing Test + Map remote partially detached from the bottom of the main unit.
An action shot showing a person holding the Scout Pro 3 while connected to a green Ethernet cable, with the screen displaying a pass result, shield confirmation, and wire map.
A person using the cable tester in a network environment with the screen displaying HUB to indicate it is in hub blink mode to identify a specific port location on a switch.
Close-up view of the tester screen showing a Fail Short and Open fault notification while testing a white data cable.
Product shot of the cable tester with the self-storing Test + Map remote completely removed, showing the integrated RJ11 and RJ45 ports on the remote.
Back view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 with the battery compartment cover open, showing the installation of a 9V alkaline battery.
A black foam organizer holding five silver-toned CoaxMap location remotes and five yellow LanMap RJ45 location remotes, each numbered 1 through 5. Below the organizer are three loose components: a BNC to F-adapter, an F-connector coupler, and a single yellow RJ45 remote numbered 5.
A top-down view of the yellow Test + Map remote component, showing the threaded F-connector port for video testing and the molded Klein Tools logo at the bottom.
A front-perspective view of the yellow Test + Map remote, displaying the side-by-side RJ11 voice port and RJ45 data port used for identifying and testing different cable types.
An angled perspective of the yellow Test + Map remote unit, highlighting the circular recessed opening for the coaxial F-connector port used in video cable mapping.
Scout® Pro 3 Tester Starter Kit (VDV501-851) promotional video
Front view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 cable tester unit displayed next to a storage block containing five RJ45 LanMap location remotes and five F-connector CoaxMap location remotes.
Product graphic highlighting the large backlit LCD screen with a simplified user interface, cable length measurement up to 2,000 feet, and testing capabilities for voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (coax F-connector) cables.
Detailed graphic identifying screen icons and buttons on the Scout Pro 3, including the voltage warning symbol, shield confirmation indicator, hub blink mode button, and low battery indicator.
A comprehensive view of the VDV501851 kit components including the tester, self-storing remote, five LanMap remotes, five CoaxMap remotes, a coax F-connector, user manual, and a 9V battery.
An angled shot of the yellow and black Scout Pro 3 tester with the self-storing Test + Map remote partially detached from the bottom of the main unit.
An action shot showing a person holding the Scout Pro 3 while connected to a green Ethernet cable, with the screen displaying a pass result, shield confirmation, and wire map.
A person using the cable tester in a network environment with the screen displaying HUB to indicate it is in hub blink mode to identify a specific port location on a switch.
Close-up view of the tester screen showing a Fail Short and Open fault notification while testing a white data cable.
Product shot of the cable tester with the self-storing Test + Map remote completely removed, showing the integrated RJ11 and RJ45 ports on the remote.
Back view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 with the battery compartment cover open, showing the installation of a 9V alkaline battery.
A black foam organizer holding five silver-toned CoaxMap location remotes and five yellow LanMap RJ45 location remotes, each numbered 1 through 5. Below the organizer are three loose components: a BNC to F-adapter, an F-connector coupler, and a single yellow RJ45 remote numbered 5.
A top-down view of the yellow Test + Map remote component, showing the threaded F-connector port for video testing and the molded Klein Tools logo at the bottom.
A front-perspective view of the yellow Test + Map remote, displaying the side-by-side RJ11 voice port and RJ45 data port used for identifying and testing different cable types.
An angled perspective of the yellow Test + Map remote unit, highlighting the circular recessed opening for the coaxial F-connector port used in video cable mapping.
Scout® Pro 3 Tester Starter Kit (VDV501-851) promotional video
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Cable Tester VDV501851 Scout Pro 3 RJ45 RJ11 Coax Mapping Kit (2000ft TDR Length Measurement Data Video Fault Finder LCD Set)

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SKU: VDV501851
$99.98 USD

Description

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Commercial VDV Testing Station with Time Domain Reflectometry Telemetry, Backlit LCD Matrix, and 10-Remote Mapping Suite

The Klein Tools VDV501851 Scout Pro 3 Ethernet Cable Tester Kit delivers industrial-grade network diagnostics and absolute tracking utility across commercial telecommunications platforms. Engineered with advanced Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology, this specialized data system measures terminated or unterminated twisted-pair and coaxial lines accurately up to 2,000 feet. This trade-focused verification solution resolves hidden wire split-pair faults, open network runs, and port identification bottlenecks in server rooms by combining multi-style tone generation with a 10-remote mapping configuration. Built to survive rigorous field deployment, the 1.2 lb diagnostic testing hub features 6.6-foot drop protection shielding and an integrated hub blink program to accelerate multi-floor infrastructure management.

Best Used For:

  • Enterprise Network Audit: Pinpointing structural miswires, split pairs, or short circuits inside shielded CAT6A and CAT7 local area network configurations.
  • Multi-Run Coaxial Mapping: Identifying and mapping five distinct video lines simultaneously across satellite or home theater distributions via numbered F-connectors.
  • Subsurface Wire Tracing: Tracing hidden telephone line runs and structural voice pathways behind drywall enclosures using specialized analog tone sweeps.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • TDR Length Telemetry: Employs Time Domain Reflectometry parameters to measure structural line footage up to 2,000 feet with ±5% tracking accuracy.
  • Comprehensive Fault Array: Diagnostics chip scans wiring configurations immediately to indicate open pins, internal shorts, miswires, and split-pair errors.
  • Hub Blink Connectivity: Commands active network switch ports to blink indicators systematically, resolving line location mapping issues instantly.
  • High-Contrast Backlit LCD: High-resolution screen layout showcases complete interactive wiremaps, locator numbers, and battery status metrics in dim bays.
  • 6.6-Foot Drop Certified: Heavy-duty industrial housing shell withstands heavy accidental tool drops onto hard concrete warehouse surfaces.

What's Included

  • (1) Scout Pro 3 Tester Unit Hub
  • (1) Self-Storing Remote (Location ID #1)
  • (5) LanMap RJ45 Locator Remotes (#2 – #6)
  • (5) CoaxMap F-Connector Locator Remotes (#2 – #6)
  • (1) Coaxial F-Adapter barrel fitting
  • (1) Industrial 9V Alkaline Battery
  • (1) Comprehensive Technical User Manual

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Klein Tools
Model Number VDV501851
Application Scope Twisted Pair DATA, Voice Communication, LAN, and Coaxial Video
Cable Compatibility Shielded/Unshielded CAT3, CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, CAT7; RG59, RG6/6Q
Length Measurement Range Up to 2,000 ft.
Interface Formats RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, and Coaxial F-Connector
Display Interface Backlit Digital LCD Matrix
Fault Tracking Matrix Open Circuits, Shorts, Miswires, and Split-Pair Faults
Max Remote Capacity Supports up to 18 Remotes
Drop Rating Standard 6.6 ft.
Battery Cell Type 9V Alkaline Platform (Included)
Operational Runtime Up to 50 Hours Active Deployment
Chassis Footprint (LxHxW) 7.0 in. x 3.0 in. x 1.25 in.
Total Instrument Weight 1.2 lbs.

Pro-Tip: When troubleshooting long CAT6A runs in high-EMI server environments, calibrate the length setting using a known, identical spool piece first. This standardizes the tester's internal velocity factor to pass precise data parameters down to the exact foot mark layout.