Klein Tools VDV Scout Pro 3 VDV501-852 Mode D'emploi page 2

The Klein Tools VDV Scout
troubleshoots RJ11, RJ12, RJ45 and F-connector terminated cables, and provides tone generation
for cable tracing. The VDV Scout
blink testing and traces up to 19 locations (up to 5 locations with the included remotes, additional
remotes are available separately).
Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.0" x 1.6" (16.5 x 7.6 x 4.1 cm)
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Weight: 11 oz. (312 g) with battery and remote
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Operating Temperature: 32° to 122 °F (0° to 50 °C)
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Storage Temperature: -4° to 140 °F (-20° to 60 °C)
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Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
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Maximum Voltage (between any two connector
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pins without damage):
- RJ Jack: 66V DC or 55V AC
- F-Connector: 66V DC or 55V AC
To ensure the safe operation and service of the tester, please follow these instructions. Failure to
observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.
The PoE jack, located on the right side of the Scout
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cables. Connecting AC energised cables to any port may damage it and pose a safety hazard to the user.
Improperly terminated RJ plugs have the potential to damage the jacks on the VDV Scout
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inspect an RJ plug before inserting it into the tester. The contacts should always be recessed into the plastic
housing of the plug. Plugging 6-position plugs into the 8-position jack on the tester has the potential to
damage the outer-most contacts of the jack, unless the plug is specifically designed for that purpose.
Warning or Caution
Always wear approved eye protection.
Conformité Européenne. Conforms with European Economic Area directives.
This symbol indicates that the equipment and its accessories shall be subject to separate
collection and correct disposal.
RJ45 Port: Data cable, Ethernet cable, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, Cat7a.
F-Connector Port: Video cable, coaxial cable, RG6/RG6Q cable, RG59 cable.
RJ11/12 Port: Voice cable, POTS (plain old televoice service) cable, 4-wire cable, 6-wire cable,
2 twisted-pair cables, 3 twisted-pair cables, Cat3.
VDV SCOUT
PoE port*
RJ45 port*
*The RJ jacks share internal connections, so only one RJ cable can be connected at a time for accurate cable
test results. However, an RJ cable and a coax cable may be connected at the same time. In ID mode, all
connectors on the VDV Scout
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pro 3 is a portable voice-data-video cable tester. It tests and
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Pro 3 also measures cable length, tests for shield, performs hub
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SYMBOLS ON THE TESTER
PORTS AND REMOTES OVERVIEW
PRO 3 TESTER
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RJ11/12 port*
F-connector port
Pro 3 may be connected at the same time.
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Battery Life (9V alkaline):
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- Standby: 4 years
- Active: 50 hours (without backlight)
Cable Types: Shielded or unshielded; Cat7a, Cat7,
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Cat6a, Cat6, Cat5e, Cat3, Coaxial
Length Measurement Method: Capacitance
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Length Measurement Range:
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1.5' to 1999' (0.5 m to 610 m) with 15 pF/ft
Length Accuracy: (5% ft) or (5% m)
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Length Constant Range:
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10 pF/ft to 40 pF/ft (33 pF/m to 132 pF/m)
WARNINGS
Pro 3 is the only jack designed for PoE energised
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Do NOT use on energised circuits.
Read the instructions
Use for cable location identification mapping.
Set Nos. 1–5 included with VDV500-851,
set Nos. 1–18 included with VDV501-852 and
sold separately.
LanMap™
Location ID Remote**
VDV526-055
RJ45
connector
**Cannot be used to perform wire map or
cable length tests.
Barrel Connector
VDV814-609
Female-to-female F-connector
Use with F-connector port
Pro 3. Visually
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LOCATION ID REMOTES
CoaxMap™
Location ID Remote**
VDV512-056
F-connector
CONNECTORS