Klein Tools VDV500-123 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Probe-Pro
Tracing Probe

• TRACE INDIVIDUAL
OR PAIRED WIRES*

• EASY-TO­UNDERSTAND
STATUS LEDs

• REPLACEABLE
PROBE TIP

* When used with
VDV500-063 Toner-Pro

VDV500-123

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

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Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% non-condensing

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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: 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

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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

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*

* CAUTION: Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing damage.

Use as low a volume as possible.

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FEATURE DETAILS

P1

P2

P4

P5

P6

P7

P9

P10

SYMBOLS ON TESTER

Warning or Caution
Always wear approved eye

protection

Do NOT use on energized circuits

Read instructions

Conformité Européenne -

Conforms with European Economic
Area directives

UKCA: UK Conformity Assessment

This symbol indicates that
equipment and its accessories shall
be subject to a separate collection
and correct disposal

P16

P8

P15

P17

P13

P11 P12

P14

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WARNINGS

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

The Probe-Pro is designed for use on extra-low voltage cabling

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systems (less than 60 volts) for testing when NOT energized.
DO NOT use instrument if wet, as it could pose a shock hazard.

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DO NOT use instrument if damaged in any way.

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Turn off instrument before attempting to replace batteries.

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

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instrument.
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

TRACING PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 1)

1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the wires of the pair to be traced, following the tone
generator's instructions.

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

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

4. Use the Probe-Pro to scan the cable’s wire pairs. Move the Probe-Pro's tip

slowly across the wires (FIG. 1). The Probe-Pro’s volume will increase

P1

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

P6 and

Volume Decrease

P7 buttons to adjust

the volume.

FIG. 1

VDV500-063
(sold seperately)

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2"

(51 mm)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VERIFYING TONED PAIRS (FIG. 2)

1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the cable to be traced, following the tone generator's
instructions.

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 positive test clip of the tone generator to
the

"+" (Positive) Terminal
clip of the tone generator to the
terminals, press their respective
wire(s) and release (FIG. 2). The

and the wire curently in the negative test

,

P12

"-" (Negative) Terminal

Terminal Release buttons
Verification Indicator

. To access the

P11

P13

will illuminate

P14

, insert the

when the correct pair is inserted.

FIG. 2

2 mm

(3/32")

Press

TRACING NON-PAIRED WIRES (FIG. 3)

1. Connect tone generator (VDV500-063 Toner-Pro recommended, sold
seperately) to the wires to be traced, following the tone generator's
instructions.

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

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

4. 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

VDV500-063
(sold seperately)

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2"

(51 mm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE PROBE'S WORKLIGHT

The Probe-Pro has a worklight P2 to aid in illuminating dark or low-light
work areas. Press the Worklight On/Off button P3 to turn the light on and off.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the Battery Status Indicator P8 blinks, the batteries must be replaced.

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

2. Loosen screw

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

on battery cover

P16

.

P15

is removed.

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

The tip

P1 of the Probe-Pro is replaceable if damaged. To remove and

replace tip:

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
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.

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

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instrument

DISPOSAL / RECYCLE

is not in use for a prolonged

WARRANTY

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