🔍 Trace Smarter, Work Brighter, Stay Ahead.
The Klein Tools VDV500-123 Wire Tracer is a precision tracing probe designed for professionals managing Ethernet, telephone, coax, video, and data cables. Featuring a bright LED work light, a noise-isolating headphone jack, and a durable, replaceable tip, it simplifies cable identification in any environment. Powered by batteries with a convenient one-touch power button, this tool offers reliable, efficient wire tracing with universal connector compatibility and a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
| Manufacturer | Klein Tools |
| Part Number | VDV500-123 |
| Item Weight | 5.7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 1.2 x 1.4 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | VDV500-123 |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Probe |
| Material | Plastic and Metal |
| Pattern | Bag |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Worklight, Stay on Power Button |
| Included Components | Probe-PRO Tracing Probe |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Description Pile | 4 x AAA|25 hours|Yes |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer |
J**M
Great toner!
Klein makes great tools and this is no exception. Perfect for identifying wires quickly and easily.
J**N
Works great as long as you have enough power on the line you're tracing
I started out trying to trace ethernet cables with the VDV500-123 and the Klein Lan Scout Jr 2. This worked ok as long as you could touch the cable with the tip of the probe but didn't work through walls or even wall plates. I tested the output of the Lan Scout and it was only about 1.18V into a 10kohm resistor, or about -8.5dBm of power. The Klein VDV500-705 says it puts out +8.5dBm for toning, so I hooked an audio signal generator to my ethernet cable running at 1kHz and 7 volts, or about 7dBm. This let me detect a cable with the VDV500-123 out to around 6-12". It would go through walls with no problem. This let me trace my wires all over my house. The only problem I ran into was that wires that were bundled together for long distances would couple the tone signal from one into other ones. Once I found all of the points the wires ended at, I could still tell the difference between them though.
S**V
Great tester
Great tester, for a lot less money then other brands. Make sure you get the matching case for it. Look like a pro, work like a pro.
R**D
Klein Quality
Quality product
H**K
Accurate Cable Tracer Probe
The cable tracer probe is precise and easy to use. It quickly identifies cables and faults with reliable accuracy. Essential tool for electrical work. Very satisfied with its performance.
J**S
Good
Good
T**H
Did exactly what I need
This made tracing wires easy. Would have been much worse had I not had it
A**N
Tener Herramientas hace el servicio mas facil
Tremenda Herramienta, Funciona al 100% y se escucha bien claro y alto al detectar
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