Scout 3 Pro - Measuring equipment Klein Tools - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Portable cable tester for voice, data and video
Brand	Klein Tools
Model	SCOUT 3 PRO
Dimensions	16.5 x 7.6 x 4.1 cm
Weight	312 g (with battery and remote probe)
Power	9 V alkaline battery
Battery life	Standby: 4 years / Active: 50 hours (without backlight)
Supported cable types	RJ11/RJ12, RJ45, coaxial (F connector); shielded or unshielded; Cat 7a, 7, 6, 6a, 5e, 3
Length measurement method	Capacitive (adjustable length constant)
Length measurement range	0.5 to 610 m
Measurement accuracy	±5%
Maximum safe voltage	RJ: 66 V DC / 55 V AC; F: 66 V DC / 55 V AC
Operating temperature	0 °C to 50 °C
Operating humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Test functions	Cable test (continuity, split pairs, short circuit, reversal), shielding test, PoE test, hub flash
Tone generator	Yes (5 continuous tones and 2 alternate: 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1500 Hz)
Location identification	Up to 19 locations (5 probes included, additional sold separately)
Display	LCD screen with backlight
Cleaning	Damp cloth; no solvent or abrasive
Safety	Do not use on live circuits; disconnect before cleaning
Warranty	See www.kleintools.com/warranty
Replacement parts / accessories	Test+Map remote probes (VDV501-2##), LanMap/CoaxMap probes, patch cables, adapters
Recycling	Do not dispose of with household waste; follow local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - Scout 3 Pro Klein Tools

How to measure cable length with the Scout 3 Pro?

Connect one end of the cable to the appropriate port (RJ45 for data, RJ12 for voice, F for coaxial). Leave the other end free. Turn on the device, press the Length (F) button, then press the button corresponding to the cable type. The length will be displayed on the screen. For voice/data cables, you can select a specific pair using the Up/Down buttons.

What to do if the test shows FAIL?

A failure can indicate a short circuit, open circuit, split pair, or incorrect wiring. The screen will display the fault type and wiring diagram. Check connections at both ends and replace the cable if necessary. Use a Test+Map remote probe for precise diagnosis.

How to identify installed cables with the Scout 3 Pro?

Use the identification remote probes (LanMap, CoaxMap, or Test+Map). Plug a numbered probe into the far end of each cable. At the central point, connect the tester to the cable and press the corresponding button (Data, Voice, or Video). The screen displays the probe number, identifying the cable.

How to generate a tone to locate a cable?

Connect the tester to the cable to be traced. Briefly press the Tone (D) button to activate the tone. Press repeatedly to change the frequency (800 Hz, 1000 Hz, etc.). Use an analog tone probe (e.g., Klein VDV500-123) to detect the tone on the cable.

What types of cables are compatible?

The Scout 3 Pro tests RJ11/RJ12 (voice), RJ45 (data/Ethernet), and F connector coaxial cables. It supports categories 3, 5e, 6, 6a, 7, 7a, as well as shielded and unshielded cables.

What is the battery life?

With a 9V alkaline battery, battery life is approximately 4 years in standby and 50 hours in active mode (without backlight). Backlight reduces battery life. The low battery icon appears when the battery needs to be replaced.

How to maintain and clean the tester?

Turn off the device and disconnect all cables. Clean with a damp cloth (no solvent or abrasive). Remove the battery if the device will not be used for an extended period. Avoid extreme temperatures and high humidity.

Can the tester be used on live circuits?

No. The Scout 3 Pro is designed only for de-energized cabling systems. Connecting it to a live AC source can damage it and pose a risk of electric shock. Before each test, the device checks for the presence of voltage and displays a warning if detected.

How to adjust the length constant for accurate measurement?

Press the Settings (E) button to enter edit mode. Select the cable type (Voice, Data, or Video) using the corresponding buttons. Use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the constant (in pF/ft) until the displayed length matches a known length (minimum 50 feet recommended). The default value is 15.0 pF/ft for data, 17.0 for voice.

Where to find replacement parts such as remote probes?

Test+Map remote probes (numbers 1 to 12) are available individually or in sets: #1 (VDV501-211) through #12 (VDV501-222). Sets 2-6 (VDV770-850) and 7-12 (VDV770-851) are sold separately. Visit www.kleintools.com for more information.

USER MANUAL Scout 3 Pro Klein Tools

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MANUEL D'UTILISATION

• VÉRIFICATION DE CÂBLES POUR VOIX, DONNÉES ET VIDÉOS
- DÉTECTION DES COURTS-CIRCUITS, DES COUPURES, DES INVERSIONS, DES MAUVAIS RACCORDEMENTS, DES CROISEMENTS ET DES PAIRES DIVISÉES
• IDENTIFICATION DE CÂBLE
• MESURE DE LA LONGUEUR
• GÉNÉRATEUR DE TONALITÉ
• TRÈS GRAND ÉCRAN ACL RÉTROÉCLAIRÉ
• CLIGNOTANT DU CONCENTRATEUR
• ARRÊT AUTOMATIQUE

ENGLISH

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Klein Tools VDV Scout™ Pro 3 is a portable voice-data-video cable tester. It tests and troubleshoots RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, and F-connector terminated cables and provides tone generation for cable tracing. The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 also measures cable length, tests for shield, performs hub blink testing, and traces up to 19 locations (up to 5 locations with included remotes, additional remotes available separately).

• Dimensions: 6.5" x 3.0" x 1.6" (16.5 x 7.6 x 4.1 cm)
• Weight: 11 oz. (312 g) with battery and remote
- Operating Temperature: 32^ to 122^ (0° to 50°C)
• Storage Temperature: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
• Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
• Maximum Voltage (between any two connector pins without damage):
- RJ Jack: 66V DC or 55V AC
- F-Connector: 66V DC or 55V AC

• Battery Life (9V alkaline):
• Standby: 4 years
• Active: 50 hours (without backlight)
• Cable Types: Shielded or unshielded; Cat7a, Cat7, Cat6a, Cat6, Cat5e, Cat3, Coaxial
  • Length Measurement Method: Capacitance
  • Length Measurement Range: 1.5 ft to 1,999 ft. (0.5 m to 610 m) with 15pF/ft
  • Length Accuracy: (5% ft.) or (5% m)
  • Length Constant Range: 10pF/ft. to 40pF/ft. (33pF/m to 132pF/m)

WARNINGS

To ensure safe operation and service of the tester, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these warnings can result in severe injury or death.

• The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 is designed for use on unenergized cabling systems. Connecting the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to live AC power may damage it and pose a safety hazard for the user.
• Improperly terminated RJ plugs have the potential to damage the jacks on the VDV Scout™ Pro 3. Visually 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 fester has the potential to damage the outer-most contacts of the jack unless the plug is specifically designed for that purpose.

SYMBOLS ON TESTER
	Warning or Caution Do NOT use on energized circuits
	Always wear approved eye protection Read instructions
CE	Conformité Européenne - Conforms with European Economic Area directives
UKCA	UKCA: UK Conformity Assessment
	This symbol indicates that equipment and its accessories shall be subject to a separate collection and correct disposal

PORTS AND REMOTES OVERVIEW

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 cable, 3 twisted pair cable, Cat3.

VDV SCOUT™ PRO 3 TESTER LOCATION ID REMOTES

RJ11/12 port*R

F-connector port

Use for cable location identification mapping. Set #1-5 included with VDV500-851, set #1-18 included with VDV501-852 and sold separately.

LanMap™ Location ID Remote**

VDV526-055

RJ45 connector

CoaxMap™ Location ID Remote**

VDV512-056

F-connector

**Cannot be used to perform wire map or cable length tests.

CONNECTORS

RJ11/12 port*RJ45 pBetrel Connector

VDV814-609

Female-to-female F-connector Use with F-connector 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™ Pro 3 may be connected at the same time.

SELF-STORING TEST + MAP™ ID REMOTE (VDV501-210)

Use for cable location identification mapping and/or continuity testing. Self-storing remotes display on tester as Remote ID #1. Included with all VDV Scout™ Pro 3 models.

RJ11/12 port RJ45 port F-connector port

TEST + MAP™ ID REMOTES (VDV501-2## SERIES)

Use for cable location identification mapping and continuity testing. Remotes display on tester as Remote IDs #1-12. Set #2-6 included with VDV500-853 and sold separately, set #7-12 sold separately, individual remotes #1-12 each sold separately.

RJ45 port

F-connector port

KEYPAD FUNCTION

QUICK-REFERENCE

• VOICE / UP BUTTON A: Performs wiremap test on RJ11/RJ12 terminated cable, toggles selection upward in other modes.
  • VIDEO BUTTON B: Performs continuity test on F-terminated coax cable.
• DATA / DOWN BUTTON: Performs wiremap test on RJ45 terminated cable, toggles selection downward in other modes.
• TONE / HUB BLINK BUTTON D: Cycles through available tone cadences, initiates Hub Blink.
• SETTINGS BUTTON E: Selects feet or meters, enters Length Constant Edit mode.
• LENGTH / PoE BUTTON F: Measures cable length, initiates PoE test.
• POWER / BACKLIGHT BUTTON G: Turns unit on or off, turns backlight on or off.

A B C D E F G on or off.

IN DETAIL

- VOICE / UP BUTTON A: Short Press: Initiates wiremap test on RJ11/RJ12 terminated cable. When in Tone or Length Test mode, the first short press selects Voice mode, repeated short presses selects wires or pairs of wires. Long press: Turns Loop mode on or off. When in Tone or Length Test mode, returns to home screen. When in Settings mode, changes UOM from feet to meters, or increases the length constant value.

- VIDEO BUTTON B: Short Press: Initiates continuity test on an F-terminated coax cable. When in Tone or Length Test mode, a short press selects Video mode. Long press: Turns Loop mode on or off. When in Tone or Length Test mode, returns to home screen.

- DATA / DOWN BUTTON C:

Short Press: Initiates wiremap test on RJ45 terminated cable. When in Tone or Length Test mode, first short press selects Data mode, repeated short presses select wires or pairs of wires. Long press: Turns Loop mode on or off. When in Tone or Length Test mode, returns to home screen. When in Settings mode, changes UOM from feet to meters, or increases the length contant value.

- TONE / HUB BLINK BUTTON D: Short Press: Repeated short presses will toggle through available tone cadences. Long press: Initiates Hub Blink. NOTE: DO NOT attempt to use Hub Blink function when connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) active port.

- SETTINGS BUTTON E: Short Press: Enters Length Constant edit mode (use the UP A and DOWN C buttons to adjust value). Default for Length Constant mode is the wire pair of pins 1 and 2 of data/RJ45 cable, and the wire pair of pins 3 and 4 of voice/phone cable. See LENGTH CONSTANT section for more details. Second short press: Displays option of feet or meters (use the UP A and DOWN C buttons to change). See LENGTH MEASUREMENT section for details. Long press: Exits Settings mode and returns to home screen.

- LENGTH / PoE BUTTON F: Short Press: Initiates cable length test. Test will default to a cable connected to the RJ45 port. By default, the test will initiate on the first wire with no faults found. See LENGTH MEASUREMENT and LENGTH CONSTANT sections for more details. Long press: Initiates PoE test.

- POWER / BACKLIGHT BUTTON G: Short Press: First short press turns unit on, repeated short presses will turn the backlight on and off. Press the power button a second time to turn the LCD backlight on or off. Long press: Turns unit off. NOTE: Unit will automatically power off after 5 minutes of inactivity, or after 60 minutes when in Tone mode.

DISPLAY

- MODE: The top line of the display shows what cable type is being tested; voice (RJ11/RJ12) ①, video (F-terminated coax) ③ or data (RJ45) ⑤, and if Hub Blink mode ④ or Tone mode ② is activated.

- PASS/SPECIAL CABLES: "Pass" 6 will be displayed if the cable is a properly wired 4-pair T568A/B data cable, a 3-pair one-to-one wired voice cable or a video cable with no faults. In addition, "X-over" 7 illuminates if a properly wired cross-over (uplink) cable is recognized, or "Rev" 8 illuminates if the cable is a properly wired reverse-pinned voice cable. The wire map will show actual pin connections.

"Shielded" ⑨ illuminates when a shielded data cable is properly connected at both ends. It will be flashing if there is a short to a wire in the cable along with that pin number and the "Short" ⑪ indicator.

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- CABLE FAULTS: "Fail" 10 will illuminate only if the cable is not wired to one of the cabling standards. "Short" (two wires making conductive contact) 11, "Split" (wire pairs not maintained as pairs when terminated) 12, "Open" (wires not making connection at both ends of the cable) 13, or a combination of these will also illuminate to indicate the type of fault(s) detected. See WIRING AND DISPLAY EXAMPLES section for wire standards and failure modes.

- VOLTAGE CHECK: A check for voltage on the RJ45 terminated data cable is performed before each test and if found, no test is run. If voltage is detected on the phone, coax or data testing ports, or if voltage over 70 Volts is detected on the PoE testing port, the lightning bolt warning symbol 14 will illuminate. The tester should be disconnected immediately from the source of the voltage.

- MEASUREMENT: 15 Length mode: Length of cable run in feet or meters. PoE mode: Voltage.

- LOCATION ID: 16 The remote ID number will display here.

- BATTERY STATUS: The battery low icon illuminates when the battery is nearing depletion. The icon will illuminate when the battery needs to be replaced. Results may be unreliable at this point.

- TESTER-END WIRE MAP: 18 Displays the pins on the tester end of the cable in order. These pins are mapped to the pins on the remote-end shown directly below them on the LCD

- REMOTE-END WIRE MAP: 19 Displays the corresponding pin on the remote-end. Dashed lines on this row indicate shorted pins. No pin numbers displayed on this row line are open pairs.

- PoE INDICATORS: 20 Indicate PoE configuration. See chart on page 10 for details.

- PoE ERROR INDICATOR: 21 Indicates no PoE detected when test is initiated.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LENGTH MEASUREMENT: The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 uses the capacitive properties of a cable to measure its length. One end of the cable should be connected to the corresponding port on the top of the tester. The other end should be left disconnected or attached to the self-storing remote.

LENGTH CONSTANT: The length constant refers to the electrical characteristic of a cable used to characterize length. Every cable has an associated length constant in units of picofarads per foot (pf/ft.). Setting the length constant on the tester is important to obtaining an accurate cable length measurement from the VDV Scout™ Pro 3. The default length constants are as follows: Voice: 17.0pF/ft. Data: 15.0pF/ft. Video: 15.0pF/ft.

The length constant can sometimes be provided by the manufacturer of the cable (see DISPLAYING/EDITING LENGTH CONSTANT section). You may have to determine the length constant yourself (see DETERMINING AN UNKNOWN LENGTH CONSTANT section). Length constants can range from 10pF/ft. to 40pF/ft.

Measurement accuracy is dependent on how close the tester can be set to the length constant of the cable being measured and the consistency of the cable along its length.

The length constant can vary from cable to cable, even of the same type produced by the same manufacturer. It can also vary over the length of one cable because the length constant is dependent on the physical properties of the cable, which may not be consistent throughout the entire cable. The change in wire pair spacing through the cable can vary the length constant along the length of the cable.

When setting the length constant using a length of cable, the cable should be at least 50 ft. long. This will yield a ±5% uncertainty (1 in 50) of length constant accuracy. A longer cable reduces this uncertainty.

MEASURING LENGTH - VOICE OR DATA CABLES:

1. Press the Power button Ⓖ to turn tester on.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the appropriate port: RJ45 port (if testing data cable), RJ12 port (if testing voice cable), located at the top of the main tester body. Leave the other end of the cable unterminated.

3. Press the Length button F to enter Length mode.

4. Press the Data button C or Voice button A, depending on the cable being tested, to begin the test.

5. Press the Data button C repeatedly to select the pair of wires that should be measured. The first functional pair is chosen by default.

6. Read the length measurement as shown.

MEASURING LENGTH - COAX CABLES:

1. Press the Power button G to turn tester on.

2. Connect one end of the cable to the F-connector port located at the top of the main tester body. Leave the other end of the cable unterminated.

3. Press the Length button F to enter Length mode.

4. Press the Video button Ⓑ to begin the test.

5. Read the length measurement as shown.

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Measured Length = 45 ft.

NOTE: A voice or data cable under test can be unterminated (open) or terminated by an RJ45 ID remote. If it is terminated by the self-storing remote, the reading will be 1 to 2 ft. greater than the actual measurement. In this case, subtract 1 to 2 ft. from the reading to obtain the actual measurement. Coax cable under test may be left unterminated.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DISPLAYING/EDITING LENGTH CONSTANT:

Follow these instructions to set the length constant based on a known value (for example, as given by the cable manufacturer). The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 stores a separate length constant for each of the three cable types (voice, data, and video).

1. Press the Power button Ⓖ to turn tester on.
2. Press the Settings button E.
3. Select the cable type by pressing the Voice button A, the Coax button B or the Data button C.

The length constant will be displayed with the word "EDIT". Use the UP A and DOWN C buttons to increase or decrease the Length Constant value in units of 0.1pF/ft. to the desired value. The decimal is not displayed, so for example, "154" on the display means that the Length Constant is 15.4 pF/ft. Length Constants are displayed in pF/ft. or pF/m, depending on the selected unit of measure mode.

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NOTE: The Length Constant can only be edited in the pF/ft. mode. It is not editable in the pF/m mode.

NOTE: The Default for Length Constant edit for the Data cable is the wire pair of pins 1 and 2. If you wish to set the Cable Length constant on Wire pairs other than pins 1 and 2 of data/RJ45 cable, follow steps 1 through 3 above. Press the length button F. Press the Data button C repeatedly until the pair you wish to edit is displayed. Press the Edit button E again, and you will be editing the wire pair you just selected.

NOTE: The Default for Length Constant edit for the Voice cable is the wire pair of 3 and 4 of voice cable. If you wish to set the Cable Length constant on Wire pairs other than pins 3 and 4 of voice cable, follow steps 1 through 3 above. Press the length button F. Press the Voice button A repeatedly until the pair you wish to edit is displayed. Press the Edit button E again, and you will be editing the wire pair you just selected.

DETERMINING AN UNKNOWN LENGTH CONSTANT:

Follow these instructions to set the Length Constant based on a sample cable of known length. For best accuracy, the sample cable should be 50 ft. or greater. This example will use 50 ft.

1. Acquire a known length of cable at least 50 ft. in length (50 ft. in this example) of the same type that you would like to measure.
2. Press the Power button G to turn tester on.
3. Follow the procedure in MEASURING LENGTH section(s) to set up the correct type of cable.
4. Press the Settings button E to enter Edit mode
5. Use the Up A and Down C buttons to increase or decrease the Length Constant, in units of 0.1pF. Continue to adjust the Length Constant until the Length Measurement displays the correct known length measured earlier.

You may now measure other unknown lengths of cable using this measured length constant.

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Adjust the Length Constant up or down until the Length Measurement displays as the known length of the sample cable(50 ft. in this example)

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CHANGING UNIT OF MEASUREMENT:

1. Press the Power button G to turn tester on.
2. Press the Settings button E twice; "ft" or "m" will be displayed.
3. Use the Up A and Down C buttons to change between feet (ft) and meters (m).

NOTE: Feet and meter unit readings display no decimal place and will read as "0 Ft" and "0 m", respectively.

TESTING CONTINUITY:

Faults: When testing for continuity of a cable, you are checking that all conductors within a cable are connected properly from one end to the other. Usually, faults occur when terminations on each side are not connected (an "open"), or when adjacent conductors are accidentally connected (a "short").

Miswires/split pairs: 8-wire data cables can have an additional set of errors. A miswire simply means that the pin on one side of the cable is not connected to the identical pin on the other side of the cable (for example, pin 2 on one side is connected to pin 6 on the other side). Certain pairs of conductors are required to be twisted together from endpoint to endpoint. These errors are called split pairs, and can be present in cables that don't have any miswires.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING CONTINUITY ON TERMINATED OR INSTALLED RJ45/RJ11/RJ12 CABLE (FIG. 1, FIG. 2):

1. Connect one end of the cable under test to the RJ45 port (if testing a data cable) or RJ11/RJ12 port (if testing a voice cable) located at the top of the main tester body. If testing a wall port, connect a known good patch cable from the wall plate to the appropriate port at the top of the main tester body.
2. Connect the other end of the cable under test to the corresponding port on the testing remote. If testing a wall port, connect a known good patch cable from the wall port to the appropriate port on the testing remote. NOTE: Location-only ID remotes cannot be used.
3. Press the Data button C or the Voice button A on the keypad to begin the test.
4. Interpret the results of the test using the WIRING AND DISPLAY EXAMPLES section.

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TESTING CONTINUITY ON TERMINATED OR INSTALLED COAX CABLE (FIG. 3, FIG. 4):

1. Attach female-to-female Barrel Connector to the F-connector port on the top of the tester.
2. Connect one end of the cable to be tested to this adapter.
3. If testing a terminated coax cable, attach a second Barrel Connector to the other end of the cable under test. NOTE: This step is not necessary if testing an installed coax cable, or a cable attached to a wall plate.
4. Connect either a numbered CoaxMap™ Location ID Remote or one of the Test + Map™ ID Remotes to the Barrel Connector.
5. Press the Video button Ⓑ to begin the test.
6. Interpret the results of the test using the WIRING AND DISPLAY EXAMPLES section.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CABLE IDENTIFICATION – DATA AND VOICE CABLES:

It is often necessary to identify cables that branch out from the wiring closet. The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 can assist in two ways:

The first and most convenient way to identify installed cables is by using location ID remotes. Using location ID remotes, you can trace up to 19 drop locations with one trip to the wiring closet or router. Identification with ID remotes is done digitally, and does not rely on any manual tracing.

The second way to identify cables is using the VDV Scout™ Pro 3's built-in analog tone generator. The tester will place a low-frequency voltage on the cable. By using an analog tone probe (Klein Tools VDV500-123, sold separately), a cable can be identified by the tone it is carrying. This technique only allows one cable to be traced per tone generator, but has additional benefits like the ability to trace unterminated cables of non-standard types.

• LanMap™ Location ID Remotes identify location only.
• CoaxMap™ Location ID Remotes identify location only.
• Test+Map™ ID Remotes identify location, and perform wire map and length tests.

IDENTIFYING INSTALLED RJ45 CABLE (FIG. 5):

1. Insert a numbered LanMap™ Location ID Remote into the RJ45 port of each room that needs to be identified. Write down numbers and room names for later reference.
2. Take the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to the wiring closet or router (the source of the internet connection).
3. Connect an unknown cable to the RJ45 port on the top of the tester.
4. Press the Data button Ⓐ to begin the ID test. The LCD will read "ID#", where "#" is the ID number of the LanMap™ Location ID Remote connected to the other side of the cable. Compare this number to the number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled tape.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each unknown cable until all have been labeled. You can use these labels to determine which rooms should be connected to the router, or to troubleshoot intermittent connections in the future.

IDENTIFYING INSTALLED VOICE CABLE (FIG. 5):

1. Insert a numbered LanMap™ Location ID Remote into the RJ45 port of each room that needs to be identified. Write down numbers and room names for later reference.
2. Take the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to the wiring closet or router (the source of the internet connection).
3. Connect an unknown cable to the RJ45 port on the top of the tester.
4. Press the Voice button A to begin the ID test. The LCD will read "ID#", where "#" is the ID number of the LanMap™ Location ID Remote connected to the other side of the cable. Compare this number to the number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled tape.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each unknown cable until all have been labeled. You can use these labels to determine which rooms should be connected to the router, or to troubleshoot intermittent connections in the future.

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IDENTIFYING INSTALLED COAX CABLE (FIG. 6):

1. Insert a numbered CoaxMap™ Location ID Remote into the F-connector port of each room that needs to be identified. Write down numbers and room names for later reference.
2. Take the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to the wiring closet or cable splitter (the source of the cable connection).
3. Attach female-to-female Barrel Connector to the F-connector port on the top of the tester, then connect Connect an unknown cable to the Barrel Connector.
4. Press the Video button B to begin the ID test. The LCD will read "ID#", where "#" is the ID number of the CoaxMap™ Location ID Remote connected to the other side of the cable. Compare this number to the number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled tape.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each unknown cable until all have been labeled.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TONE TRACING ON INSTALLED RJ45/RJ11/RJ12 CABLE (FIG. 7):

1. Connect a known working patch cable to the RJ45 port (if you are tracing a Data cable) or RJ12 port (if you are tracing a voice cable) at the top of the tester.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port at the satellite location of the cable under test.
3. Short press the Tone button D to initialize tone generation. Press the Tone button D repeatedly to cycle through available solid tones (800Hz, 1000Hz, 1200Hz, 1400Hz, 1500Hz) and alternating frequencies (800Hz/1000Hz, 1000Hz/1500Hz). For voice toning, repeatedly press the Voice/Up A button will change the pins or pairs of pins the tone is carried on. For data toning, repeatedly press the Data/Down C button will change the pins or pairs of pins on which the tone is carried.
4. Use an analog tracing probe (Klein Tools VDV500-123 recommended, sold separately) to determine the wire or wires on which the tone is being transmitted (see tone probe instruction manual for details). The tone will be loudest at the cable to which the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 is connected. Mark the cable with a label.
5. Repeat steps 2-6 for each unknown cable location.

TONE TRACING ON INSTALLED COAX CABLE (FIG. 8):

1. Attach female-to-female Barrel Connector to the F-connector port on the top of the tester.
2. Connect a known working patch cable to the Barrel connector at the top of the main tester body.
3. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the wall port at the satellite location of the cable under test.
4. Short Press (for less than 2 seconds) the Tone button D to initialize tone generation. Press the Tone button D repeatedly to cycle through the available tones. Value (in ohms) of tone being transmitted will display on bottom row.
5. Use an analog probe to determine the wire on which the tone is being transmitted (see tone probe instruction manual for details). The tone will be loudest at the cable to which the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 is connected. Mark the cable with a label.
6. Repeat steps 2-6 for each room that has installed cable.

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FIG. 8

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TESTING CONTINUITY & CABLE IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUSLY:

The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 has the capability of simultaneously testing continuity and providing cable location identification for up to twelve locations with Test + Map™ ID Remotes (sold separately). The VDV Scout™ Pro 3 series testers come with the Self-Storing Test + Map™ ID Remote #1. Test + Map™ ID Remotes #2 through #6 are included in some kits (VDV501-853, VDV770-850), Test + Map™ ID Remotes #7 through #12 are sold separately in the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 Test + Map™ ID Remote Kit (VDV770-851).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TESTING CONTINUITY & CABLE IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUSLY - INSTALLED RJ45/RJ11/RJ12 CABLE

1. Attach a numbered Test + Map™ ID Remote to the RJ45/RJ12 port of each room that needs to be identified using a known good patch cable‡. Write down the number of the remote and of the room number/description in which it is placed for comparing/identifying the cables later.
2. Take the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to the distribution point (often a wiring closet, switch or router at the other end of the cable being tested).
3. Connect an unknown cable to the RJ45 port on the top of the tester.
4. Press the Data button C or Voice button A on the keypad to begin the test on the data or voice cable, respectively. The LCD will display "ID#", where "#" is the ID number of the Test + Map™ ID Remote connected to the other side of the cable.
5. Compare this number to the remote number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled tape, print a label or mark with permanent marker. The LCD will also display the results of the continuity test. These results should be interpreted using the WIRING AND DISPLAY EXAMPLE section.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each unknown cable until all cables have been labeled. You can use these labels to determine which rooms should be connected to the cable splitter, or to troubleshoot intermittent connections in the future.

^ NOTE: Only Klein Tools Universal RJ12 Jumper Cable (VDV726-125) or an approved equivalent should be used in the RJ45 jack of the Test + Map ^TM ID Remotes. Using a standard RJ11/12 patch cable in the RJ45 port on the tester could result in damaged contact pins.

TESTING CONTINUITY & CABLE IDENTIFICATION SIMULTANEOUSLY - INSTALLED COAX CABLE

1. Attach a numbered Test + Map™ ID Remote to the F-connector port of each room. Write down the number of the remote and of the room number/description in which it is placed for comparing/identifying the cables later.
2. Take the VDV Scout™ Pro 3 to the distribution point (often a wiring closet, switch or router at the other end of the cable being tested).
3. Connect an unknown cable to the Video port on top of the tester using a barrel connector.
4. Press the Video button B on the keypad to begin the test on the coax cable. The LCD will display "ID#" where "#" is the D number of the Test + Map™ ID Remote connected to the other side of the cable.
5. Compare this number to the remote number/room pair list you made in step 1 and mark the cable with a piece of labeled tape, print a label or mark with a permanent ink pen. The LCD will also display the results of the continuity test. These results should be interpreted using the Wiring and Display Example section
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each unknown cable until all have been labeled. You can use these labels to determine which rooms should be connected to the cable splitter, or to troubleshoot intermittent connections in the future.

HUB BLINK FUNCTION

1. Insert RJ45 terminated data cable into RJ45 port on top of tester, connect other end to equipment (hub, switch, router, etc.).
2. Press power button G to turn on tester.
3. Long press (> 1 second) tone D button.
4. Signal will be transmitted from tester to equipment to illuminate corresponding port's light.
5. "HUB" will appear on the screen and blink at the same rate as the Hub Blink signal is being transmitted.

WIRE MAP AND DISPLAY EXAMPLES

NOTE: Test + Map remote must be used for wire map testing.

PROPERLY WIRED T568A UTP:

Tester Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 KLEIN TOOLS. Pass ID 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Scout™ Pro 3

T568A SPLIT PAIRS:

Tester Remote KLEIN TOOLS. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fail Split ID 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Scout Pro 3

T568A SHORT AND OPEN: T568A MISWIRE & UNRECOGNIZED CONTINUITY:

Tester Remote KLEIN TOOLS Fail Short Open ID 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -3 4 5 6 7 8 X Scout™ Pro 3

Tester Remote KLEIN TOOLS. Fail ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Scout® Pro 3

NOTE: An open fault or short fault takes precedence over miswires when the appropriate icon(s) illuminates. The Split icon illuminates if the cable wiring does not maintain the designated pairs, an AC signal fault.

8 1 →7,8= FLASHING

WIRE MAP AND DISPLAY EXAMPLES

COAX CABLE PROPERLY WIRED: COAX CABLE WITH AN OPEN:

KLEIN TOOLS Pass ID Scout™ Pro 3

KLEIN TOOLS. Open Scout™ Pro 3

NOTE: An open fault will also occur when no remote is connected to the satellite end of a video/coax cable.

COAX CABLE WITH A SHORT:

KLEIN TOOLS. Short Scout™ Pro 3

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Loosen screw with No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and remove battery cover.
2. Remove and recycle exhausted battery.
3. Install new 9-volt alkaline battery, with the wires running under the battery, towards the inside of the housing.
4. Replace battery door and tighten screw. Do not overtighten.

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WARRANTY

Turn instrument off and disconnect any cables. Clean the instrument by using a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the Specifications section, allow the instrument to return to normal operating conditions before using it.

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov/recycle for additional information.

UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT REMOTES

TEST + MAP™ ID REMOTES (VDV501-2## SERIES)

Use for cable location identification mapping and continuity testing. Remotes display on tester as Remote IDs #1-12. 2–6

Illustration of a black and yellow USB drive with a blue terminal pin (no text or symbols)

RJ45 port F-connector port

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REMOTE ID NO. PART NO.

1 VDV501-211

2 VDV501-212

3 VDV501-213

4 VDV501-214

5 VDV501-215

6 VDV501-216

7 VDV501-217

8 VDV501-218

9 VDV501-219

10 VDV501-220

11 VDV501-221

12 VDV501-222

2-6 VDV770-850

7-12 VDV770-851

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069 1-800-553-4676

www.kleintools.com

ESPAÑOL

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Puerto para conector F

to para ector F

KLEIN TOOLS Shielded 45th ID 1 0 Scout® Pro 3

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FIG. 6

KLEIN TOOL Pass IDc Soul® Pro 3 100%

KLEIN TOOLS Pass ID Scout™ Pro 3

KLEIN TOOLS. Open Scout™ Pro 3

REEMPLAZO DE LAS BATERÍAS

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GARANTÍA

Two identical black and yellow USB flash drives with ports, shown from different angles (no text or symbols)

Puerto RJ45 Puerto para conector F

N.° DE ID DEL TRANSMISOR REMOTO	N.° DE PIEZA
1 VDV501	-211
2 VDV501	-212
3 VDV501	-213
4 VDV501	-214
5 VDV501	-215
6 VDV501	-216
7 VDV501	-217
8 VDV501	-218
9 VDV501	-219
10 VDV501	-220
11 VDV501	-221
12 VDV501	-222
2–6 VDV77	70-850
7–12 VDV77	70-851

SERVICIO AL CLIENTE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069 1-800-553-4676

www.kleintools.com

FRANÇAIS

CARACTÉRISTIQUES GÉNÉRALES

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D'IDENTIFICATION D'EMPLACEMENT

A B C D E F G

EN DÉTAIL

Pass X-over Rev Shielded Fail Short Split Open 100.8m ID 88 ft 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

KLEIN TOOLS Shielded 45 ID 0 Scout® Pro-3

TESTER LA CONTINUITÉ

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VÉRIFICATION DE CONTINUITÉ SUR LES CÂBLES COAXIAUX RACCORDÉS OU INSTALLÉS (FIG. 3, FIG. 4)

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INSTRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION

IDENTIFICATION DE CÂBLES - CÂBLES POUR VOIX ET DONNÉES

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Illustration of a wall-mounted electrical outlet with a metallic connector and pipe fitting (no text or symbols)

FIG. 6

KLEIN TOOLS Pass IDC Sout® Pro 3 100000

IDENTIFICATION DE CÂBLES COAXIAUX INSTALLÉS (FIG. 6)

Illustration of three electrical connectors with wires, one mounted on a wall and two attached to the right (no text or symbols)

KLEIN TOOLS Pass ID Scout™ Pro 3

KLEIN TOOLS. Open Scout™ Pro 3

REMPLACEMENT DE LA PILE

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GARANTIE

Two identical black and yellow USB connectors with ports, shown from different angles (no text or symbols visible)

BASED ON: 1390325 Rev 09/21 G