Can you test bnc cables with this. if so , do i need to buy adapters to do so??

I agree. If you use a bnc to rg59 f-type connector and use the connectors with the kit that will give you the connectivity you need.

Can you use hub blink on a poe switch?

Although the instructions say "NOTE: DO NOT attempt to use Hub Blink function when connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) active port", a switch will not apply PoE power unless it first detects a PoE compatible device. We tested the Klein Scout Pro 3 tester hub blink tool on our PoE switch and it worked fine.

Can someone confirm if this will test cables with a bnc connector or sdi cables?

Unit ships with adapters to test Coax (RG5x/6x) and Ethernet. You would need to purchase an RG to BNC adapter (which cost about $1 US each). Klein may have a version that ships with BNC adapters. But I, personally did not choose that option nor do I remember the alternate options, offhand.

What is supposed to go in the open slot in the case below the test unit? Have tone receiver that goes to the left, what goes in the rectangle cutout?

Not the premium tone generator (with clips) in the VDV500-820 probe kit. Only the toner wand fits in the left cutout.

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

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

Product ID: 317136768

Details

Brand
KLEIN TOOLS
Colour
Black / yellow
Item weight
1.2 Pounds
Power source
Battery
Style
w/Locator PoE

📏Measures cable length up to 2000 ft

📡Includes 18 locator remotes for multi-cable ID

🔌Tests Power over Ethernet (PoE) voltage

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Description

🔧 Scout Pro 3: The ultimate cable whisperer for pros who never miss a connection.

PO E POWER INSIGHT - Instantly detects PoE voltage and wiring to ensure network reliability.
MULTI CABLE MAPPING - 18 locator remotes included to identify and differentiate multiple cable runs effortlessly.
ALL IN ONE CABLE MASTERY - Test, map, and identify voice, data, and video cables in a single step.
USER FRIENDLY VISIBILITY - Backlit display guarantees clear readings even in dimly lit environments.
PRECISION LENGTH MEASUREMENT - Accurately measures cable runs up to 2,000 feet for flawless installations.

The Klein Tools VDV501-852 Scout Pro 3 is a professional-grade cable tester kit designed to locate, test, and map voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (F-connector) cables. It features Power over Ethernet testing, cable length measurement up to 2,000 feet, and includes 18 locator remotes for identifying multiple cable runs. Its backlit display and comprehensive kit components make it an essential tool for precise and efficient cable installation verification.

Specifications

Asin	B08BDBB983
Batteries	3 AAA batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	#45 in Circuit Testers
Date First Available	1 August 2020
Department	Unisex-Adult
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Model Number	VDV501-852
Manufacturer	KLEIN TOOLS
Product Dimensions	17.53 x 8.13 x 3.81 cm; 544.31 g

Reviews

User

Good quality

It will come in handy when students start their projects

22.12.2020

User

Einfache Anwendung, sehr gute Qualität und Lieferumfang.

Hatte vorher schon einige Kabeltester von Aliex…. aber diese sind nun alle in den Müll gewandert, da sie wesentlich schlechter sind als das VDV501-852.Leicht verständliche Anleitung (sogar auf Deutsch auf der Webseite des Herstellers zum Download verfügbar) und einfache Handhabung. Bin voll zufrieden

6.02.2026

User

Garantía de calidad

Excelente adquisición, muy útil

18.11.2023

User

A must have

If you work with structured wiring, you cannot do without this tool.Identifying unlabeled ports at the rack or on the floor, testing them, testing cables... All-in-one.If you have a spare audio probe from one cheap wire tracer that - as they all do - has died, this can also act as a the signal injector on any one or more of the wires.It's been a life saver, more than once.

5.04.2025

User

Ethernet cable tester.

This works well for my needs. It is not something I use daily but when I need it, it is handy. Used it last week.

9.05.2026

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