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Klein Tools wire tracer kit with tone generator and probe in carrying case

Klein Tools 601K-G Wire Tracer Kit

SKU CH-Y9VG-K22ZZ

A tone generator and probe kit traces voice, data, video and telephone wiring, identifies wires in multi-pair cables and checks continuity with adjustable gain and LED indicators

  • Total capacityCompact
  • Conduit & pipe size1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Maximum capacity mild steel10
  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Product typeWire Crimper
  • Size or dimensions6
  • Trace voice, data and video cables with a clear warble tone
  • Identify individual wires inside multi-pair cables for faster troubleshooting
  • Check telephone line polarity to confirm correct installation
  • Test continuity and detect short circuits using the built-in tone generator
  • Adjust gain control for accurate tracing in noisy environments

Professional Wire Tracer Kit

The Klein Tools 601K-G Wire Tracer Kit equips electricians and low-voltage technicians with a tone generator and probe for tracing voice, data, video, and coaxial wiring. It identifies individual conductors inside multi-pair cables and verifies telephone line polarity during installation or maintenance.

Handheld Operation and Signal Clarity

The tone generator produces a clear warble tone that penetrates walls for faster wire tracing without mains power. Adjustable gain control on the probe filters background noise, while LED indicators display continuity, voltage, polarity, and ringing status during normal use.

Sustained Troubleshooting Performance

Under continuous operation the kit maintains reliable signal detection for extended cable runs and dense bundles. Modular plugs and alligator test leads provide secure connections for repeated continuity and short-circuit checks across data, security, and electrical circuits.

How it compares

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Price $76.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 5,006 comparable items (median $95.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKlein Tools
Model nameHand Rivet Nut Setter Kit
Part number601K-G
Total capacityCompact
Product typeWire Crimper
Size & build
Size or dimensions6
Conduit & pipe size1 in (2.54 cm)
In the box
Number of items1 pack
More details
Maximum capacity mild steel10

Questions about this item

How do I connect the tone generator to an RJ45 or RJ11 jack, and what is the step people forget?

Plug the modular cord into the jack; the step people forget is selecting the correct warble tone and verifying the LED shows continuity before tracing.

Which parts will need replacement after heavy use?

The alligator test leads and modular plug cords wear first; the probe tip can also dull after repeated contact with punch-down blocks.

What limits tracing distance on a long cable run?

Signal attenuation on the wire pair and ambient electrical noise reduce the probe's detectable tone before the adjustable gain can compensate.

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