Will this tester show a pass or fail result as soon as the remote is plugged in, or do you need to hit "test" to get it to start testing?

No it will not show previous results, It will only show the actual results and once disconnected that data is lost. On the other hand once you turn on the unit it will start testing.

Is this unit using capacitance or tdr to measure lenght? i know the pro using tdr.

According to the Ideal website in the models section the Pro has all of the previous model features and in addition to that it has TDR and some other features - Features All the features of the VDV II, VDV II Plus and... Distance to Open / Short (TDR) PoE Detection with Voltage Information Media Service Detection Ethernet Detection with Network Rate and Duplex Information. It also says on the features page that the pro has tdr - "Accuracy The flagship VDV II Pro utilises TDR to accurately measure cable length and provide distance to fault information. " I would assume this means that the plus does not have tdr, but that is a guess. The manual for the Plus model mentions the following in the length measurement section, "... Accurate length measurement relies on correct setting of the capacitance per unit length (C) of the cable to be tested."

Does this kit come with the case and the 6 rj45 cable tracer objectors?

Yes it came with case , and inside the case there are a handful of cables for testing. But I recommend to get the pro useful things like voltage measurement and other stuff

Does this tester provide printable reports?

It does not provide printable output of any kind.

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🔧 Master your network with precision and speed!

ERROR FREE NETWORK SETUP - Wiremap detects miswires, split pairs, shorts, and opens with precision
COMPACT PORTABLE DESIGN - Lightweight 2-pound tester fits perfectly in your toolkit
UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR SUPPORT - Tests Coax, RJ11/12, and RJ45 cables seamlessly
PROFESSIONAL GRADE RELIABILITY - Trusted Ideal Industries build quality for consistent performance
PINPOINT CABLE FAULTS INSTANTLY - Distance to fault (TDR) feature saves troubleshooting time

The Ideal Industries R158002 VDV II Plus Network Tester is a professional-grade tool designed for fast, accurate cable testing. It measures cable length, locates faults using TDR technology, and instantly identifies wiring errors across multiple connector types including Coax, RJ11/12, and RJ45. Lightweight and portable, it’s the essential device for network managers aiming to ensure flawless connectivity.

Specifications

Brand	Ideal Industries
Style	Tester
Color	Gray, Blue, Black
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Item dimensions L x W x H	12.5 x 7.75 x 2.5 inches
Specification Met	No
UPC	783250764853 012303521090 014444588376 768674085852
Manufacturer	Ideal
Global Trade Identification Number	00783250764853
Part Number	R158002
Item Weight	2 pounds
Product Dimensions	12.5 x 7.75 x 2.5 inches
Item model number	R158002
Batteries	1 9V batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Included Components	VDV II PLUS
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

Reviews

J**2

I use this and the VDV Pro, I really like all the eatures of the tool

I am a low volt cable guy, with techs who work for me. Each one of my techs carry this or the VDV pro. We us it for every cable we install and terminate. It tells us the length of what we installed, for billing purposes. It tells us the pass or fail of the cable. We also use it to troubleshoot facilities where we have to test, identify, or verify a cable. It allows us to know if the cable is in a switch and then to make that switch port link light blink at a slow enough rate to easily identify the port the cable is on.Well built, and the additional 12 identification remotes are worth their weight in gold, when working with multiple cables at a facility.

19.02.2019

J**S

Great Network Tester at a reasonable price

I used this exact tester at work for several years and it was everything I needed in a network tester. I would recommend this device to any IT department that needs a small tester for basic connection troubleshooting.

25.05.2022

T**M

Its accurate

Def. More accurate than the chinese brands.. but i would recommend paying a bit extra for the one that can perform TDR test.

11.05.2021

S**2

Great value

This tester saved the day when running cable to our new addition at church. Our old tester required having both ends attached to the tester, and still didn't pinpoint where the fault was. We were nervous about the unknown brand, but decided to take a risk to save several hundred dollars. We saved hours of work (and cable ends). This showed us exactly where the fault was and we were able to fix it easily. Awesome product!

8.04.2018

B**S

Great tool for anyone in the networking business

Great tool for anyone in the networking business. It helped me resolve a wiring nightmare at a client. Wiring on an inherited network was bad enough to be detected by this tester but good enough to fool anyone who didn't bother to test before connecting critical business printers to the network.

2.11.2017

C**E

Time saver

Works great. Cable length estimation is hit and miss. Cable identification with conjunction 158050 identification ends save a lot of time.

27.03.2017

T**R

... mid range tester for our techs and they work great. Very reliable so far and lots of functionality ...

We switched to these as a mid range tester for our techs and they work great. Very reliable so far and lots of functionality vs older models.

6.04.2016

D**3

Five Stars

Does everything I need and more!

28.04.2017

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