Klein Tools Toner-Pro VDV500-063, PROBE-PRO VDV500-123 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Toner-Pro / Probe-Pro Kit

• TRACE INDIVIDUAL
OR PAIRED WIRES

• TEST RJ11, RJ12,
AND RJ45 JACKS

• DETECTS
CONTINUITY AND
POLARITY

• 5 DISTINCT TONES
(3 CONSTANT,
2 ALTERNATING)

• EASY-TO­UNDERSTAND
STATUS LEDs

• REPLACEABLE
PROBE TIP

VDV500-820

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VDV500-123

VDV500-063

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - VDV500-063 TONER-PRO

The Klein Tools VDV500-063 Toner-Pro is a professional-series tone generator for wire identification, wire tracing
and wire pair identification. It features several tone frequencies and strong power output for tracing wires.

Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000 m) maximum

•

Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing

•

Operating Temp: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)

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Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)

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Dimensions: 2.5" x 5" x 1" (64 x 127 x 25 mm)

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Weight: 7.4 oz. (210 g) including batteries

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Battery Type: 4 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline

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Battery Life: Active: 120 hours

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Standby/Storage: 3 years
Auto-Power Off: After 60 minutes of inactivity

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Tones: Constant: 800Hz, 1000Hz, 1500Hz

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Alternating: 800Hz/1000Hz, 1000Hz/1500Hz
Tone Power: 8dBm

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Continuity Indication: Less than 10kΩ

•

Voltage Protection: Test Mode: 60V

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Tone Mode:

20V through external 600Ω

T14

Specifications subject to change.

FEATURE DETAILS

T1

TEST MODE Indicator

T2

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator

T3

"REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator

T4

"CONT" (Continuity) Indicator

T5

TONE MODE Indicator

T6

Tone Frequency Indicators

T7

Tone Mode Down selector button

T8

Tone Mode Up selector button

T9

Power On/Off Button

T10

TEST/TONE Button

T11

Battery Status Indicator

T12

Lanyard Slot

T13

RJ11 Test Plug

T14

ABN (Angled Bed-of-Nails) Test Clips

T15

Battery Cover

T16

Battery Cover Screw (#2 Phillips)

T13

T12

T1
T2

T16

T5

T3

T4

T6

T7

T9

T8

T10

T11T15

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - VDV500-123 PROBE-PRO

The Klein Tools VDV500-123 Probe-Pro is a professional-series tone tracer, featuring an inductive probe with
speaker for amplification, and LED light for use in dark spaces. It also features a headphone jack for use in
extreme noise environments.

Operating Altitude: 6562 ft. (2000 m) maximum

•

Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing

•

Operating Temp: 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)

•

Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)

•

Dimensions: 1.75" x 8.88" x 1.13" (44 x 226 x 29 mm)

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Weight: 5.7 oz. (161.6 g) including batteries

•

Battery Type: 4 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline

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Battery Life: Active: 25 hours

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Standby/Storage: 3 years
Auto-Power Off: After 10 minutes of inactivity

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Specifications subject to change.

FEATURE DETAILS

P1

Replaceable Inductive Polymer Tip (VDV999-068)

P2

Worklight

P3

Worklight On/Off Button

P4

Signal Strength Indicator

P5

Power On/Off Button

P6

Volume Increase Button

P7

Volume Decrease Button

P8

Battery Status Indicator

P9

Speaker

*

CAUTION: Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing damage. Use as low a volume as possible.

P10

Lanyard Slot

P11

"-" (Negative) Terminal

P12

"+" (Positive) Terminal

P13

Terminal Release Buttons

P14

Verification Indicator

P15

Battery Cover

P16

Battery Cover Screw (#2 Phillips)

P17

3.5mm Headphone Jack*

P10

P5

P6

P7

P9

P1

P2

P4

P3

P16

P8

P15

P11 P12

P17

P13

P14

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WARNINGS

To ensure safe operations and service of the instruments, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these
warnings can result in  re, electric shock, severe injury or death.

The Toner-Pro and Probe-Pro are designed for use on extra-low voltage cabling systems (less than 60

•

volts) for testing when NOT energized.
The maximum voltage across ABN Test Clips of the Toner-Pro is 60 volts in Test mode, and 20 volts in

•

Continuity mode. Connecting the Probe-Pro to live mains AC power may damage it and pose a safety hazard
for the user.

DO NOT use instruments if they are wet, as it could pose a shock hazard.

•

DO NOT use instruments if they are damaged in any way.

•

Turn off instruments and disconnect all ABN Test Clips before attempting to replace batteries.

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The battery door must be in place and secure before you operate the instrument.

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DO NOT open the case, other than the battery compartment.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CONTINUITY TEST

The Toner-Pro transmits frequencies on non-energized wires only. When the Toner-Pro is turned on, a continuity
test will be performed to determine if the 2 wires to be traced are in close proximity to each other, without a
conductive path between them. The "CONT" Indicator T4 wIll illuminate green to indicate pass. Attach the red
and black ABN Test Clips

to the wires to be tested. If the resistance of the circuit is less than 10kΩ, the

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"CONT" Indicator T4 will illuminate red and no toning can occur. If the "CONT" Indicator is illuminated green, a
tone can be generated and you may proceed.

SELECTING TONE FREQUENCY

The Toner-Pro defaults to the 800Hz frequency setting when powered on. Use the Tone Mode Up

and Tone

T8

Mode Down T7 selector buttons to change the frequency. The Tone Frequency Indicators T6 will display the
frequency being transmitted. If an alternating tone is selected, the two respective Tone Frequency Indicators
will blink.

Tones will cycle through the available frequencies in a continuous loop when a selector button is pressed

T6

repeatedly.

TRACING PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 1)

1. Connect the Toner-Pro’s red ABN Test Clip

Test Clip

to the other wire to be traced.

T14

to one of the wires of the pair to be traced. Connect the black ABN

T14

2. Turn Toner-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button T9.

3. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

4. Select the preferred tone setting using the

Tone Mode UpT8 and/or

Tone Mode DownT7 selector buttons.

5. Turn the Probe-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button P5.

6. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires apart at least 2" (51 mm), if possible.

7. Use the Probe-Pro to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the Probe-Pro's tip P1 slowly across the wires (FIG. 1).

The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase as it approaches the toned pair. When the Probe-Pro’s volume is high over
the first wire, low in the middle (between) the two wires, and high over the second wire, you have located the pair
of wires you are tracing. Use the

Volume Increase

and

Volume Decrease

P6

buttons to adjust the volume.

P7

FIG. 1

2"

(51 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VERIFYING TONED PAIRS (FIG. 2)

1. To verify you have found the toned pair, connect the Toner-Pro's ABN Test Clips

or RJ11 Test Plug

T14

T13

end of the cable and initiate a tone.

2. On the other end of the cable, remove approximately 2 mm (3/32") of the outer jacket of each of the wires
believed to be the toned pair.

3. Insert the wire connected to the red ABN Test Clip
in the black ABN Test Clip
Terminal Release buttons

to the

"-" (Negative) Terminal

T14

, insert the wire(s) and release (FIG. 2). The

P13

to the

"+" (Positive) Terminal

T14

P11

and the wire curently

,

P12

. To access the terminals, press their respective

Verification Indicator

will illuminate

P14

when the correct pair is inserted.

FIG. 2

to one

2 mm

(3/32")

Press

TRACING NON-PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 3)

1. Connect the Toner-Pro’s red ABN Test Clip

2. Connect the black ABN Test Clip

to another wire in the cable, but preferably not in the same pair (connect to

T14

to the wire to be traced.

T14

ground, if available). When tracing a shielded cable, connect the red ABN Test Clip to the outer shield, and the
black ABN Test Clip to the center conductor or ground.

3. Turn Toner-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button

.

T9

4. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

5. Turn the Probe-Pro on by pressing the Power On/Off button P5.

6. Select the preferred tone setting using the

Tone Mode UpT8 or

Tone Mode DownT7 selector buttons.

7. At the far end of the cable, spread the wires at least 2" (51 mm) apart, if possible.

8. Use the Probe-Pro to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the Probe-Pro's tip P1 slowly across the wires. The
Probe-Pro’s volume will increase as it approaches the toned wire.

FIG. 3

2"

(51 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RJ11 / RJ12 / RJ45 TESTING

The Toner-Pro has an

RJ11 Test Plug

that can be used in place of the ABN clips to transmit the tone. The

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RJ11 plug works with RJ11, RJ12, or RJ45 jacks. The red and black ABN contacts are replaced by the 2 center
conductors of the inserted plug, i.e. pins 2 and 3 for RJ11, pins 3 and 4 for RJ12, and pins 4 and 5 for RJ45.

Use the Probe-Pro to locate the toned wires at the far end of the cable, as described in the TRACING PAIRED WIRES
section.

POLARITY AND VOLTAGE PRESENCE TESTING

The Toner-Pro may be used to test the polarity and type of voltage present.

1. Press the

2. Press the

Power On/Off button
TEST/TONE Select button

3. Connect the

ABN Test Clips

on the Toner-Pro.

T9

button

, or insert the

T14

. The "TEST MODE" indicator T1 will illuminate.

T10

RJ11 Test Plug

T13

.

4. Check the “CONT” Indicator T4. If illuminated green, you may proceed.

5. The

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator

T2 will illuminate if the red

(Plain Ol' Telephone Service) in the proper orientation. The

ABN Test Clip

"REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator

is connected to the POTS

T14

T3 will illuminate if

the wires are reversed.

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator

• The

T2 will illuminate

when the black ABN Test Clip detects higher voltage

than the red ABN Test Clip.

"REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator

• The

T3 w

ill illuminate

when the red ABN Test Clip detects higher voltage

than the black ABN Test Clip.

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator and "REV" (Reverse) Polarity Indicator will both illuminate when

• The

AC

voltage is present.

• When the

RJ11 Test Plug

is used, the

"NRM" (Normal) Polarity Indicator will illuminate on

a correctly wired and

powered POTS (Plain Ol' Telephone Service) phone jack.

NOTE: The POTS (Plain Ol' Telephone Service) color code convention (black/positive, red/negative) is the
opposite of the multimeter color code convention (red/positive, black/negative).

USING THE PROBE'S WORKLIGHT

The Probe-Pro has a worklight

to aid in illuminating dark or low-light work areas. Press the Worklight On/Off

P2

button P3 to turn the light on and off.

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MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the Low Battery Indicator

or

blinks, the batteries must be replaced.

T11

P8

1. Turn off instrument(s) before attempting to replace batteries.

2. Loosen screw

,

T16

P16

on battery cover

,

.

T15

P15

3. Remove and properly dispose of four 1.5V AAA batteries.

4. Install new batteries (note proper polarity).

5. Replace battery cover and fasten securely with screw.

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate while battery door is removed.

PROBE-PRO TIP REPLACEMENT (KLEIN CAT. NO. VDV999-068)

The tip

of the Probe-Pro is replaceable if damaged. To remove and replace tip:

P1

1. Turn tip 1/4 turn and pull gently to remove.

2. Insert new tip with key in proper orientation and push gently.

3. Rotate 1/4 turn to lock into place.

CLEANING

Be sure instrument is turned off and wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth.

Do not use abrasive

cleaners or solvents.

STORAGE

Remove the batteries when

instrument

is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high
temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section, allow the equipment to return to normal operating conditions before using.

WARRANTY

www.kleintools.com/warranty

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be properly disposed of in accordance
with local regulations. Please see www.epa.gov or www.erecycle.org for additional information.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

KLEIN TOOLS, INC.

450 Bond Street

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

1-877-775-5346

[e-mail]

www.kleintools.com

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