A comprehensive product kit view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 cable tester. The image displays the yellow and black digital tester alongside a rugged carrying case, five Test + Map ID remotes, assorted coaxial barrel adapters, and several RJ45 and RJ11 jumper cables for professional network validation.
Product feature infographic for the Scout Pro 3 tester highlighting its ability to test voice, data, and video connections. Callouts emphasize Power over Ethernet (PoE) detection, a Hub Blink mode for port identification, and TDR technology to measure cable length up to 2,000 feet.
A detailed layout of the VDV501853 kit components including the Scout Pro 3 main unit, six numbered Test + Map remotes, and a variety of F-connector coax and Ethernet adapters. This 18-piece set is designed for high-efficiency multi-port mapping and troubleshooting.
Close-up view of the top interface of the Scout Pro 3 cable tester. The image shows the integrated RJ45 data port, F-connector coaxial port, and RJ11/12 voice port, demonstrating the tool's versatility in testing various communication cable types.
Rear view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 with the battery compartment open, revealing the included 9V alkaline battery. The image also showcases the dockable self-storing remote #1 nestled into the base of the ruggedized housing.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 being used to troubleshoot a network installation. The digital backlit LCD screen displays a Fail Short error message across specific wire pairs, illustrating the tester's precision in identifying wiring faults and split pairs.
Action shot of a technician testing a live network line for Power over Ethernet. The Scout Pro 3 screen displays a reading of 50.9 Volts and identifies the source as PoE+ Type A, confirming the tester's advanced active-network diagnostic capabilities.
Action shot demonstrating the multi-port mapping feature of the VDV501853. A technician is shown connecting a Test + Map remote to an Ethernet cable while the main unit successfully identifies the remote ID and confirms a passed crossover wiremap.
Action shot of a technician measuring a large coil of cable using the Scout Pro 3. The high-resolution display shows a length measurement of 40 feet, demonstrating the tool's ability to verify cable run distances and estimate remaining inventory on a spool.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 performing a wiremap test on a shielded CAT6 cable. The display confirms a Pass status for a shielded line at remote ID location #3, highlighting the tool's effectiveness in verifying complex industrial network shielding.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 cable tester identifying a Power over Ethernet (PoE) failure. The high-contrast digital display shows a "Fail" notification alongside the PoE icon, demonstrating the tool's ability to diagnose power supply issues on active network lines during professional troubleshooting.
Action shot of a professional technician in a server room using the Scout Pro 3 to identify port locations. The tester is shown in "Hub Blink" mode with the word "HUB" displayed on the backlit screen, allowing the user to visually locate a specific connection on a high-density network switch.
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A comprehensive product kit view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 cable tester. The image displays the yellow and black digital tester alongside a rugged carrying case, five Test + Map ID remotes, assorted coaxial barrel adapters, and several RJ45 and RJ11 jumper cables for professional network validation.
Product feature infographic for the Scout Pro 3 tester highlighting its ability to test voice, data, and video connections. Callouts emphasize Power over Ethernet (PoE) detection, a Hub Blink mode for port identification, and TDR technology to measure cable length up to 2,000 feet.
A detailed layout of the VDV501853 kit components including the Scout Pro 3 main unit, six numbered Test + Map remotes, and a variety of F-connector coax and Ethernet adapters. This 18-piece set is designed for high-efficiency multi-port mapping and troubleshooting.
Close-up view of the top interface of the Scout Pro 3 cable tester. The image shows the integrated RJ45 data port, F-connector coaxial port, and RJ11/12 voice port, demonstrating the tool's versatility in testing various communication cable types.
Rear view of the Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 with the battery compartment open, revealing the included 9V alkaline battery. The image also showcases the dockable self-storing remote #1 nestled into the base of the ruggedized housing.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 being used to troubleshoot a network installation. The digital backlit LCD screen displays a Fail Short error message across specific wire pairs, illustrating the tester's precision in identifying wiring faults and split pairs.
Action shot of a technician testing a live network line for Power over Ethernet. The Scout Pro 3 screen displays a reading of 50.9 Volts and identifies the source as PoE+ Type A, confirming the tester's advanced active-network diagnostic capabilities.
Action shot demonstrating the multi-port mapping feature of the VDV501853. A technician is shown connecting a Test + Map remote to an Ethernet cable while the main unit successfully identifies the remote ID and confirms a passed crossover wiremap.
Action shot of a technician measuring a large coil of cable using the Scout Pro 3. The high-resolution display shows a length measurement of 40 feet, demonstrating the tool's ability to verify cable run distances and estimate remaining inventory on a spool.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 performing a wiremap test on a shielded CAT6 cable. The display confirms a Pass status for a shielded line at remote ID location #3, highlighting the tool's effectiveness in verifying complex industrial network shielding.
Action shot of the Scout Pro 3 cable tester identifying a Power over Ethernet (PoE) failure. The high-contrast digital display shows a "Fail" notification alongside the PoE icon, demonstrating the tool's ability to diagnose power supply issues on active network lines during professional troubleshooting.
Action shot of a professional technician in a server room using the Scout Pro 3 to identify port locations. The tester is shown in "Hub Blink" mode with the word "HUB" displayed on the backlit screen, allowing the user to visually locate a specific connection on a high-density network switch.
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KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Cable Tester VDV501853 Scout Pro 3 Kit (2000 Foot Wiremap LAN Phone Coaxial Video RJ45 F Port 18 Piece Test Map Remotes Case)

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SKU: VDV501853
$299.98 USD

Description

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Identify Crossed Conductors And Trace PoE Potential Instantly With Simultaneous Multi Location Smart Mapping Transducers

Shop the Klein Tools VDV501853 cable tester kit engineered to audit structural data, voice, and video lines across local area networks. This 18-piece diagnostic instrument measures cable run length up to 2,000 feet, evaluating Power over Ethernet PoE/PoE+ types A and B parameters through six specialized Test + Map remotes. Operating with an integrated backlit liquid crystal interface and high-performance fault detection scripts, the tool configures wiremaps and tracks hidden split-pair failures inside de-energized commercial server vaults.

Best Used For:

  • Multi-Run Structural Auditing: Interfacing up to six network jacks concurrently to map wiring layouts and lower setup time across multi-room facilities.
  • Power Over Ethernet Verification: Testing active infrastructure points to identify PoE voltage delivery metrics and line balancing layouts before network hardware bootup.
  • Distance Fault Isolation: Monitoring twisted-pair or coaxial paths up to 2,000 feet to define precise coordinates of short circuit damage.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Triple Link Processing: Single diagnostic unit checks standard twisted-pair RJ45 data paths, RJ11/12 voice wires, and high-frequency coaxial video links.
  • Simultaneous Mapping Ports: Smart identification remote remotes test, map, and output data telemetry across six standalone structural outlets on a single pass.
  • TDR Style Length Engine: Advanced structural distance mapping sweeps calculate cable length profiles up to 2,000 feet with a strict ±5% accuracy margin.
  • Hub Blink Port Locator: Commands target network switches to pulse an LED on connected hardware grids to locate unlabelled structural links.
  • Jobsite Hardened Armor: Impact-resistant structural chassis withstands raw jobsite concrete deck drops from high-clearance ladder locations up to 6.6 feet.

What's Included

  • Scout Pro 3 Tester
  • Self-storing Test + Map Remote (#1)
  • Five Test + Map Remotes (#2 - #6)
  • Seven Female-to-Female Coaxial Barrel Adapters
  • Seven Male-to-Female Coaxial Barrel Adapters
  • Seven RJ45 Jumper Cables (6-inch)
  • Two RJ11 Jumper Cables (6-inch)
  • Two RJ12 Jumper Cables (6-inch)
  • 9V Alkaline Battery
  • Heavy-Duty Carrying Case

Technical Specifications

Diagnostic Line Typology: Twisted Pair, Data, Voice, LAN, and Coaxial
Conductor Specification Range: CAT3, CAT5e, CAT6/6A, CAT7, RG59, RG6/6Q
Maximum Measurement Boundary: 2,000 Feet
Distance Logic Accuracy: ±5% Reference Line
Integrated Physical Ports: RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, and Coax F-Connector
Display Interface Profile: Backlit Digital LCD Monitoring Screen
Chassis Drop Protection: 6.6 Feet (2 Meters)
Power Source Requirements: 1 x 9V Alkaline Battery (Included)
Active Run Battery Life: 50 Hours Regular Run Operation
Tester Chassis Length: 7.0 Inches
Tester Chassis Height: 3.2 Inches
Total Package Net Weight: 19.2 oz. (1.2 lbs.)
Pro-Tip: When diagnosing structured wiring inside building racks using several map nodes, trigger Hub Blink selection; this routine causes the matching active router jack to flash continuously, immediately showing your terminal drop path.