Klein Tools VDV501-852 Cable Tester with Remote, VDV Scout Pro 3 Test Kit Locates and Tests Voice, Data and Video Cables

This unit looks like it has already been used. It has damaged connectors

It ALWAYS says wires 1 and 2 are open when testing data cables. It doesn’t do this when testing 4/6 wire phone cables. So it is not useable for testing data lines

Connected to a ethernet cable it showed exactly what was wired wrong.

Great tool! I love the detachable remote troubleshooting termination detector. Without this tool, I re-crimped far to many RJ45 terminations without much success. To see, on an LED screen, exactly (number for number) how a patch cord has been terminated from one end to the other, beautiful. One note, the smaller remote jack identification locators only give ID information back to the hand held unit, no other improper or properly wired details. However, if youve ever been in front of a home-run panel full of coax, cat5, and phone cable, this end of the deal is a hair saver. Says Klein on it and cost $90, did not know that was possible. Try that with Fluke. I own 4 different Fluke products, nearly bulletproof. Ive dropped them, think Ive fried them, left them on and put them back in my toolbox only to find the battery just fine after months. Honestly, Fluke is in a different league and Im not an IT person, so, for the money this little Klein is just fine.

Like another person has said, the battery compartment is too small to fit the battery and screw in the cap. I am surprised this is a customer facing mistake. I am going to try and return the unit I received for another one and see if its any better.

works great only downfall is the time it takes to test not as instant as older model

I love this tester. It does just about all you need before getting extra technical and commercial. What I mean is, this is more than enough if youre a homeowner.

Stick with Fluke... Klein used to be quality products; however, this feels cheap and the screen doesnt even work half the time and its brand new. Literally brand new out of the box and doesnt work right.

Great product

Read instructions carefully and its will work as intended.