What are the requirements for the placement of cable labels?

The placement of cable labels does have certain considerations to ensure their readability, durability, and practicality. Here are some common suggestions regarding the placement of cable labels:

1、 Basic location requirements

Both ends must be labeled: Wiring subsystem and dry subsystem cables must be labeled at each end to ensure quick identification during connection or maintenance.

Additional labels: Cable labels may also be required at different locations in the middle of the cable, such as wire ends, main connection points, manholes, and pull boxes, to provide additional information or instructions.

2、 Specific location specifications

Distance to the end:

The identification symbol should be parallel to the cable and located approximately 300mm from the end of the cable (also known as 2-3cm from the end of the cable). This ensures that the label is not obstructed by the end of the cable and is easy for personnel to view.

For shorter cables, the label position can be adjusted appropriately, but it should be ensured that the label is clear and visible.

Fixing method: The label should be fixed on the cable instead of being labeled on the cable. This can prevent labels from falling off or blurring due to cable movement or bending.

3、 Considerations in special scenarios

Channel cables: For various pipelines, cable trays, and other channel cables, a good and clear Chinese identification system should be used, with identification information including building name, building location, area code, starting point, and function. The path identification should be marked at the end of all communication cabinets, equipment rooms, or equipment populations, and added at the middle position or distribution point of the path average.

Terminal hardware: Each interface position on the information socket should be clearly marked in Chinese with interface types such as voice, data, fiber optic, as well as floor information point serial numbers. The jumper panel/110 module and other terminal hardware should also be labeled with an identifier.

4、 Precautions for label pasting

Material selection: The material of the cable label should be soft, durable, and easy to wrap around the cable. At the same time, labels should have waterproof, oil resistant and other characteristics to ensure that they can remain clear and readable even in harsh environments.

Printing content: The printing content on the label should be clear and accurate, avoiding the use of blurry or fading ink. At the same time, cable numbers, names, specifications, and other information should be printed as needed for quick identification.

Label size: The size of the label should be selected based on the diameter of the cable and the size of the label content to ensure that the label can fit tightly onto the cable and the content is clear and visible.

In summary, the placement of cable labels should follow certain specifications and precautions to ensure the readability, durability, and practicality of the labels. In practical operation, the appropriate label type, material, and pasting position should be selected according to specific needs and scenarios.