KLEIN VDV526-200 LAN Scout Jr. 2 Cable Tester

The Klein Tools LAN Scout™ Jr. 2 is a portable cable tester designed for electrical distributors and lighting solutions professionals to test and troubleshoot RJ45 terminated data cables and patch cords. It provides comprehensive wiremap results and tone generation for cable tracing, suitable for use with shielded and unshielded Cat-7, Cat-6/6A, Cat-5E, and Cat-3 cables up to 2000 feet in length. This tool supports precise fault detection including open, short, miswire, split-pair, crossover, and shielded cable conditions, making it an essential device for wire and cable testing and verification.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.3" x 2.4" x 1.2" (13.5 x 6.1 x 3.0 cm)
• Weight: 4.0 oz. (115 grams) with battery and remote
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C / 32°F to 122°F
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C / -4°F to 140°F
• Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
• Maximum Voltage: 66V DC or 55V AC between any two connector pins without damage
• Battery: 2x AAA Alkaline (included), typical life 80 hours active, 3 years standby
• Cable Types: Shielded or Unshielded; Cat-7, Cat-6/6A, Cat-5E, Cat-3
• Maximum Cable Length: 2000 feet (610 meters)
• Minimum Cable Length for Split Pair Detection: 1.5 feet (0.5 meters)
• Display: Large backlit LCD for low light conditions

Features

• Tests for open, short, miswire, split-pair faults, crossover, and shielded cable conditions
• Intuitive three-button interface: Test, Tone, and Power/Backlight
• Tone generator supports multiple styles (solid, warble) and tones single wires, pairs, or all 8 conductors
• Auto power-off: 10 minutes in test mode, 60 minutes in tone mode to conserve battery life
• Removable remote with shielded RJ45 jack for end-to-end cable testing
• Voltage detection warning to prevent damage from testing energized cables
• Clear LCD wiremap display shows pin-to-pin continuity and fault indications
• Compact, lightweight design suitable for field use by wire and cable professionals, switchgear suppliers, and data network installers