LAN Scout ® Jr. 2 Cable Tester
VDV526-200 - spec sheet
Features
- Replaceable self-storing remote (included)
- Multiple style tone generator (solid / warble); requires probe Cat. No. VDV500-123 (sold separately)
- Backlit LCD
- Soft, slip-resistant, rugged overmold for easy gripping and durability
- Replacement remote available; sold separately (Cat. No. VDV999-200)
- Replaceable 2 x AAA batteries (included)
- Test for Open, Short, Miswire or Split-Pair faults, Cross-over and Shield
- Tone on single wire, wire pair or all 8 conductor wires
- Intuitive user interface features three buttons with simple, easy-to-identify test responses
- Auto Power-Off feature; 10-minutes in test mode, 60-minutes in tone mode
- Cable tester for data (RJ45) terminated cables and patch cords
- Large backlit LCD for low lit areas displays pin to pin wiremap results
Warnings
- Read all safety Information before using the product.
- For indoor use only.
- Carefully read all instructions.
- Do NOT connect to live AC power.
- Designed for use on unpowered/dark cable systems.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
VDV526-200 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Batteries:
- 2 × AAA Alkaline
- Battery Life:
- Active - 80 hr; Standby - 3 yr.
- Cable Type:
- Shielded or Unshielded; Cat7, Cat6/6A, Cat5E, Cat3
- Connection Adapter Types:
- RJ45
- Display:
- LCD
- Drop Protection:
- 2' (0.6 m)
- Faults Detected:
- Pass, Miswire, Open-Fault, Short-Fault, Split Pair and Shield
- Location Id:
- No
- Multiple Style Tone Generator:
- Yes
- Overall Height:
- 1" (2.5 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 5" (13 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 2.5" (6.4 cm)
- Supported Remotes:
- (1) Self-Storing
- Test Measure Types:
- Data, RJ45
- Test N Map Id Remotes:
- 1
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Test & Measurement
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Testers
- Product Type:
- Cable Tester
- Product Details:
- DATA, Voice, LAN
- Product Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Product Material:
- Plastic and Stamped Metal
- Product Weight:
- 4.3 oz (122 g)
- Product Width:
- 2.5000 in
- Product Depth:
- 5.2290 in
- Country of Origin:
- China
Klein Tools VDV526-200 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein LAN Scout Jr. 2 to trace a cable, or do I need a separate probe?
The tester generates tone (solid or warble) on a single wire, a wire pair, or all eight conductors, but it is the tone generator only. You need a probe to hear it, and Klein specifies Cat. No. VDV500-123, which is sold separately.
2) Is it safe to plug this cable tester into a live network port or a PoE switch?
No. The LAN Scout Jr. 2 is built for unpowered, dark cable systems and Klein warns against connecting it to live AC power. Unplug the run at both ends before testing. It is also rated for indoor use only.
3) Does the VDV526-200 come with a remote, and what if I lose it?
One self-storing remote ships with the tester and clips into the body so it travels with you. If it goes missing, the replacement remote is Klein Cat. No. VDV999-200, ordered separately.
4) Is a wiremap tester like this enough for certifying a new Cat6 install?
No. The LAN Scout Jr. 2 is a continuity and wiremap tester: it confirms the pairs are landed correctly and finds opens, shorts, split pairs, crossover and shield issues. Certification requires a cable certifier that measures length, attenuation and NEXT against the category spec. Use this for verifying terminations, troubleshooting dead drops and toning runs, not for producing certification reports.
5) How long do the batteries last in the Klein LAN Scout Jr. 2 and what type does it take?
It runs on 2 x AAA alkaline cells, included, giving about 80 hours of active use and up to 3 years on standby. Auto power-off helps: 10 minutes in test mode, 60 minutes in tone mode, so leaving it toning on a job does not kill a set overnight.
6) Is the Klein LAN Scout Jr. 2 small enough to keep in a pouch, and will it survive a drop off a ladder?
It measures 5 x 2.5 x 1 inches and weighs 4.3 oz, so it drops into a tool pouch or shirt pocket. The housing is plastic and stamped metal with a slip-resistant overmold, and Klein rates it for a 2 foot (0.6 m) drop, which is bench and knee height, not a fall from a ladder.
7) Can I read the results in a dark ceiling space or an unlit IDF closet?
Yes, the LCD is backlit and shows the pin-to-pin wiremap, which is the point of it for work above ceilings and in unlit closets. Three buttons run the whole interface, so it is workable one-handed off a ladder.
8) What part number do I order for the Klein LAN Scout Jr. 2 cable tester?
The Klein Tools catalog number is VDV526-200. That single part covers the tester, the self-storing remote and the 2 AAA batteries. The probe (VDV500-123) and spare remote (VDV999-200) are separate line items.
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