{"product_id":"klein-tools-vdv501-851-cable-tester-kit-with-scout-pro-3-ethernet-coax-and-phone-testing","title":"Klein Tools VDV501-851 Cable Tester Kit with Scout Pro 3 — Ethernet, Coax, and Phone Testing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Klein Tools VDV501-851 Scout Pro 3 Cable Tester Kit is a field-ready solution for locating and verifying voice, data, and video cabling. Its backlit display remains legible in low ambient light, helping you read results quickly and accurately as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included and how it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis starter kit combines the trusted Scout Pro 3 tester with multiple remotes to map and identify cable runs across different media. Use it to confirm cable terminations and trace paths without guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTests voice (RJ11\/12), data (RJ45), and video (coax F-connector) terminated cables with clear results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasures cable length up to 2000 feet (610 m) so you can determine run sizes at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetects Open, Short, Miswire, and Split-Pair faults for thorough fault identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo simplify installation workflows, the kit reads test results on a backlit LCD display, shows wiremaps and cable IDs, and supports cable tracing with a compatible tone generator. The hub blink mode helps you locate port positions on a hub or switch, speeding network setup or troubleshooting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacklit LCD display shows cable length, wiremap, cable ID, and test status in various lighting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrace cables and individual conductors with an optional tone generator (analog probe required: VDV500-123).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLanMap and CoaxMap Location Remotes (5 each) enable multi-cable run mapping in a single step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with a long tradition of quality, Klein Tools has delivered premium, professional-grade hand tools since 1857. This kit reflects that heritage, offering durable construction, clear results, and a user-friendly workflow that supports installers who value accuracy, organization, and reliability on the job site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What cables does the VDV501-851 tester support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It tests voice (RJ11\/12), data (RJ45), and video (coax F-connector) terminated cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many location remotes are included and what is their purpose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Includes five LanMap remotes and five CoaxMap remotes to map and identify multiple cable runs at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"KLEIN TOOLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461872238766,"sku":"B085LPN71C","price":223.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6012\/9710\/files\/klein-tools-vdv501-851-scout-pro-3-front-view.jpg?v=1770256686","url":"https:\/\/handyskook.ca\/products\/klein-tools-vdv501-851-cable-tester-kit-with-scout-pro-3-ethernet-coax-and-phone-testing","provider":"HandySkook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}