Wire ID + Verify Tool using CAT5 and LAN Scout

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m4yh3m

Joined Apr 28, 2004
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I need a way to verify cables that were ran by a contractor. Due to the length and location of the run, I need it as simple as possible. Wires were mislabeled during the run and caused a headache during the setup.

Equipment:

1 x Klein Tools LAN Scout Junior VDV526-052
LAN Scout Manual
2 x CAT5 cables, Male Connector <------> Stripped Cable
2 x 8 Circuit Terminal Blocks
4 x Three-conductor shielded cable with metal foil shield and drain wire

Connection Setup:

LAN Scout Remote End - RJ45 - Terminal Block - Three-conductor Cable - Terminal Block - RJ45 - LAN Scout Remote

Identification:
Terminal Block
Circuit 1 - Cable 1, Black
2 - Cable 1, Clear
3 - Cable 2, Black
4 - Cable 2, Clear
5 - Cable 3, Black
6 - Cable 3, Clear
7 - Cable 4, Black
8 - Cable 4, Clear




I would like someone to verify or correct my wiring with the goal of rewiring the RJ45 side of the terminal block, allowing me to designate certain circuits to certain conductors
 

mcgyvr

Joined Oct 15, 2009
5,394
can't you just look at the color code?
Why isn't the contractor in there fixing their bad work?
Whats the terminal blocks for?
Can't you just plug in the connector to the LAN Scout and it simply tells you whats miswired?
 

mcgyvr

Joined Oct 15, 2009
5,394
Can't you answer my question without posing more questions?
No I can't.. thats why I tried to ask some more.. :rolleyes:

So far I've got... Just plug it in then read the screen. :p

Is it even "intended" to be used for ethernet/catX runs?
What do you mean by designate certain circuits to certain conductors..

I didn't look at the scout deal but doesn't it have a remote device that goes at the far end of the cable? ie fox and hound

Or do you just want to know if the left side of the tb wiring matches cat x wiring colors?
 
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