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๐Ÿ”Œ Efficient Network Mapping with Klein Tools VDV501 824 Tester Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Œ Efficient Network Mapping with Klein Tools VDV501 824 Tester

Tests voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45) and video (F-connector) coax connections. Cut testing and identification time in half with 8 Test-n-Map Remotes that test, map and ID multiple cable runs in a single step. Test for open, short, miswire or split-pair faults. Trace cables, wire pairs and individual conductor wires with the Tone Generator (functionality requires an analog tone tracing probe not included). Other features include: voltage warning, shield detection, auto power off, low battery indicator and a self-storing remote.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

I love this tool!

Great diagnostic tool! I've had mine for about 4 months and couldn't be happier. It checks for shorts, crossed wires, missing wires, etc. and is extremely easy to use. It is also very convenient for wire tracing. Be sure to download the manual from the Klein Tools website so you know what the display is telling you.

Pros
  • Track cable, wire pairs and single wires with a tone generator (requires analog tone track sensor to operate, not included)
Cons
  • No power

Revainrating 5 out of 5

EXCELLENT toner and tester

EXCELLENT toner and tester. I didn't like the cover. VERY hard buffer material in the housing. I couldn't keep wires in remotes in a case. What I don't like is the time it takes to install and remove parts and components and plug and unplug connection cables. Also shorted a patch cord, should be nine including the master unit but had to add another cord for the master unit. I ended up buying a Frys Platt 507 case to store the equipment and added field toner so the tester and probe could stay in

Pros
  • Tests voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45) and video (F-connector) coax connections
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 1 out of 5

False positive and false negative results!

I've done half a dozen jobs with this tool and about halfway through the second job I noticed that some of my remotes were causing false negative problems. including one that always failed on every line. I reworked countless endings to pass the tester. I turned to Klein for help. weeks pass. No Answer. Now the clients are starting to connect using the cables I built and I've found that more than half of them still don't work despite the tester saying they pass. And lest you think I mixed up myโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Test for an open, short, miswired, or defective pair
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled