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Introduction to the TIA/EIA 606-A Standard

Olive Wu

Singapore

2007-12-5

Why you or your customers need ID?

� What if labels would fall off?

� “It would be an absolute nightmare if labels would fall off. It would be

very time consuming to reapply the labels” – End user

� “If manual records are not maintained: Many, many man hours

spending time on things you didn't need and don’t want to do.” – End user

� “Hard to express in monetary value but labour cost and monetary

value would be quite devastating. It easily takes 2 weeks work for 2

teams of 2 man per site” Distributor

Why label your telecom Network?

Seminar Objectives

� Gain an understanding of the 606-A standard and the benefits of compliance

� Learn more about 606-A compliant identification solutions

� Review a set of integrated products that can automate labeling, documentation and testing

Overview of 606-A Administration Standard

New ANSI/TIA/EIA 606-A Administration Standard

� Developed by the industry, approved and already being used

� A uniform administration for generic telecommunications systems that will support multi-product, multi-vendor environments

� A user-friendly guideline for owners, end users, manufacturers, consultants, contractors, designers and installers

Purpose and Goals of TIA/EIA 606-A Standard

� To provide an administrative system that is:� Useful enough to gain wide acceptance in the

industry

� Simple enough to be administered

� Equally accommodating to all infrastructure sizes

� Scalable

� Intuitive to installers and technicians

Such a System Will

� Reduce the labor cost of maintaining the

system

� Improve the reliability of the cabling and

extend its useful life

� Increase the value of the infrastructure to the

owner and users

Overview of the TIA/EIA 606-A Standard

� Specifies administration classes based upon size and complexity of an infrastructure system (# of buildings, elements)

� Provides a uniform approach to support multi-product/multi-vendor cabling systems

� Delivers specific guidelines for documentation and labeling

Changes From the Previous Standard

� Classes of Administration

� Defines the different needs for small, medium and large cabling infrastructures

� Modular and Scalable

� Allows for expansion to higher classes without requiring changes to existing identifiers or labels

� Common Identifier Formats

� Allows exchange of information between design drawings, testers, cable management software and labeling tools. (Identifiers link the elements of the infrastructure with their records.)

� Specifies Label Formats

Classes of Administration

� Single Building

� Class 1: fewer than 100 users, single telecommunications space (TS)

� Class 2: hundreds of users, multiple TSs

� Multiple Buildings

� Class 3: over 1000 users in a campus, multiple buildings at a single site

� Class 4: thousands of users in a wide-area infrastructure with multiple buildings/sites

Elements within Classes of Administration

� Horizontal and Backbone Pathways and Cabling

� Telecommunications Spaces – Entrance facility (EF), Telecommunications room (TR), Equipment room

(ER)

� Firestopping and Grounding

606-A Specifications for Each Class

� Required identifiers for each element within a class such as telecommunications spaces, horizontal links, firestops, etc. (Serve as the key to find the recorded information within the system)

� Required records for each of the four classes of administration. Can be managed by:� Paper-based system

� General purpose spreadsheet software

� Special purpose cable management software

606-A Identifiers by Class

Specific Function of the TIA/EIA 606-A Standard

� Assigns identifiers to infrastructure elements

� Specifies naming requirements for each identifier or label

� Specifies the type of information to be included in each record associated with an identifier

� Specifies relationships between records

Example of a Required Record

� Telecommunications Space (TS)

� TS identifier name

� Type of TS

� Building room number

� Key or access card identification

� Contact person

� Hours of access

Example of a Required Record

� Horizontal Link

� Horizontal Link identifier name

� Cable type (ie: 4 pair, UTP, Cat 5e)

� Location of outlet/connector (office)

� Outlet connector type

� Cable length

� Location of TS

� Cross-connect hardware type

� Service record of link

Color Coding

� Color coding of termination fields

� Can simplify infrastructure administration and maintenance

� Makes structure of cabling more intuitive

� Color coding of horizontal cabling

� Identifies services connected by patch cords

� Identifies work area connectivity

606-A Color Codes

Alarms, security, or energy managementYellowOther

Terminations of horizontal cable in TSsBlueHorizontal

Termination of backbone cable between buildingsBrownInterbuilding Backbone

Termination of intrabuilding backbone cable connecting IC’s to HC’s

GraySecond Level Backbone

Terminations of intrabuilding backbone cable connecting MC to IC’s

WhiteFirst Level Backbone

Connections to key telephone systemsRedKey System

Connections to PBX, mainframe computer, LAN, multiplexerPurpleCommon Equipment

User side of central office connectionGreenNetwork Connection

Central office connectionOrangeDemarcation Point

Typical ApplicationColorTermination Type

•Acrylic-based

•Rubber-based

•Silicone-based

606-A Label Requirements

� Labels/Labeling should:� Be of a size, color and contrast to be readily visible

� Be resistant to the environment conditions at the point of installation (moisture/heat/UV/Scratch)

� Have a useful life equal to or greater than component being labeled

� Be printed by a mechanical device and shall not be written by hand

Label construction

Material specifications

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B-423

B-430

B-499

B-439

Key Identification Applications

Backbone Cabling

-Inter- and intra-building cabling

Horizontal Links

-Termination hardware in

telecommunications spaces and

workstation outlets/faceplates

-Horizontal cabling

Grounding and Fire-stopping

-Telecom main grounding bus bar

-Fire stopping locations

Horizontal Link Identification

� Identifier labels on patch panels and/or wiring blocks in the TS

� Identifier labels at each end of the horizontal cabling (within 12” from the end)

� Identifier labels on individual connectors (faceplates/outlets) in work stations

Example of Horizontal Link

� For Terminations and Cabling

� 1A-A001

� 1A = telecommunications room A, located on the first floor of building

� A = Specific patch panel in telecommunications room

� 001 = Specific port on patch panel

Backbone Cabling Identification

� Cables that run between telecommunications spaces (TSs) in a single building or cables that connect TSs

between buildings

� Cable identifiers should be marked on each end of

the backbone cable within 12” of the end of the cable jacket

Backbone Identifiers

� Intrabuilding Backbone Cable Identifier - 2A/3A-1� 2A = 2nd Floor, Telecommunications Space A

� 3A = 3rd Floor, Telecommunications Space A

� -1 = Backbone cable 1

� Interbuilding Backbone Cable Identifier –

(ADM-3A)/(ENG-2A)-4� 3A = Administration Bldg, Telecom Space 3A

� 2A = English Bldg, Telecom Space 2A

� - 4 = Backbone cable 4

Grounding Identification

� Telecommunications main grounding busbar is tied directly to the grounding source and is used to

ground all telecommunications equipment

� The busbar should be labeled TMGB

� TMGB = Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar

Firestopping Location Identification

� A firestopping location identifier shall identify each installation of firestopping material

� All firestopping identifiers in a single infrastructure should have the same format where possible

� Label where firestopping is installed, on each side of the penetrated barrier, within 12” of the firestoppingmaterial

Firestopping Identifier

� Example of a firestopping identifier name:

3-FSL02(3)� 3 = 3rd Floor

� FSL = Firestopping Location Identifier

� 02 = Firestopping location 2

� (3) = Hour rating of the firestopping system

606-A Compliant

Identification Solutions

606-A Compliant ID Solution Components

� Requirement: Labels must be printed by a mechanical device/not be written by hand

� Solution:� Printing systems (printers/software) for automated labeling

� Requirement: Readable, durable, environment resistant labels

� Solution: � High performance labels, offered in a variety of sizes and

materials, to fit multi-vendor equipment offerings and meet installation conditions

Printing Systems

� Portable Printers� Popular option due to flexibility, ease-of-use, costEffective for lower volume use� Field on demand label printing

� Desktop and Bench-top Printers� Effective for larger installations due to print speed/ higher

volume output� Suitable for creating and printing labels in advance � Offer computer connectivity for label creation and storage

� Automated integrated solution=printer + applicator� Printer + applicator� Large volume application� Productivity + Quality + Simplification

Example-Brady ID Pal Labeling Tool

� Field on demand printing

� Perfect field labeling tool� Handy, rugged, easy to use

� Entry-level value priced labeling tool

� Prints continuous tape, with a choice of six 606-A compliant tape colors

� Prints Brady quality materials, for labels that stick

Example-TLS2200/TLS PC Link Thermal Labeling

Systems

� Most versatile and powerful portable labeling system available

� Hand held and desktop versions

� Prints self-laminating and die cut labels, continuous tape

� PC compatible

� Ability to print bar codes

� Recommended for medium volume label printing

Example-Brady Bench/Desktop Printers

� High resolution, high output

thermal transfer printing

� Versatile to accommodate all

kinds of consumables

� Suitable for centralized print

requirements

� PC connectivity for use with

any Windows based programs

Example-Wraptor: Printer + Applicator

� Improves Productivity

� Enhance Product Quality

� Simplify Operation

Label Design Software

� Labeling Software Features

� Ability to format any style of data communications

labels including those for cable, faceplate, and closet hardware applications

� Easy editing functions/graphical imports

� Ability to download information from spreadsheets

and cable management software

� Easy template creation for frequently used label

formats and lists

LabelMark Software

� Prints directly to any Brady printer, as well as inkjet, dot matrix and laser printers

� Allows import of labels from spreadsheets and cable management software

� Easy-to-use single screen editing

� Easy template creation for label lists/formats/serialization

� Print graphic images/bar codes

High Performance Labels

� Label Specifications

� Should meet the legibility, defacement, exposure

and adhesion requirements of UL 969

� Adhesive labels should feature aggressive

adhesives that stick to curved and highly-textured surfaces

� Should be available in a large variety of die-cut

and continuous sizes to fit various applications and vendors’ equipment (die cut labels can save

installation time)

Why label your telecom Network?

� What if labels would fall off?

� “It would be an absolute nightmare if labels would fall off. It would be

very time consuming to reapply the labels” – End user

� “If manual records are not maintained: Many, many man hours

spending time on things you didn't need and don’t want to do.” – End user

� “Hard to express in monetary value but labour cost and monetary

value would be quite devastating. It easily takes 2 weeks work for 2

teams of 2 man per site” Distributor

Identification challenges

� Super slim cable with rich ID text- fibre optic

� Low surface energy jacket-easy to fall off-Brady proprietary adhesive never looses grip

� Tough environmental conditions: UV, dirt, oil, Chemicals

� To identify equipments from different vendors

� Hundreds of consumable SKUs to accommodate all the popular

hardware suppliers-Cross reference guide

P&T shaped labels

-Mono mode fibre optic

Back bone

PTL-42-

422/439/430

PTL-45-422

Brady Labels for

Data Communications

� Wide range of sizes (including wider labels) that fit many applications and need for more identifier information on labels

� Proprietary adhesives that stick to curved and highly textured surfaces

� A variety of die cut labels (rounded corners for better adhesion) and continuous tapes in white, clear and 606-A compliant colors

� Label formats available for highly specialized applications

Cross Reference Guide

Automated Best Practices-Labeling, Documentation and Testing

The Value of Automated Solutions

� New documentation, labeling and testing requirements in 606-A will drive the need for automated solutions that can:

� Simplify installation/maintenance

� Eliminate proprietary and conflicting information

� Save TIME and MONEY

� Automated solution options

� Integration of cable management software with testing and labeling software

� Direct connectivity between printers and testers

Integrated Cable Management example

� LabelMark V2.0.5 label design software/TLS 2200 or

TLS PC Link printer

� FlukeNetwork’s DTX Cable Analyzer

and LinkWare software

Field Testing and Labeling Solution Example

� For testing and labeling

in the field

� Interface: OMNIScanner2

and TLS PC Link printer

� Features:� Imports Cable IDs into TLS

PC Link for printing in the telecommunications space and at workstations

Integrated Cable Management example

Agilent WireScope tester

Benefits of 606-A

Compliant Solution

� Simplifies installation/maintenance

� Eliminates proprietary and conflicting information

� Reduces errors and eliminates time to re-enter information when changes/adds occur

� Saves TIME and MONEY

� Provides an impression of quality workmanship

606-A Standard Quick Quiz

� Question:

What are the three areas of administration

covered under the new 606-A Administration

Standard?


� Answer:

� Labeling

� Documentation

� Testing


� Question:

What are the major changes from the old 606

Standard?


� Answer:

� Defines classes of administration

� System is modular and scalable

� Common identifier formats are specified

� Label formats are specified


� Question

What are the labeling requirements called out

in the new 606-A standard?


� Answer:

Labels/Labeling should:� Be of a size, color and contrast to be readily visible

� Be resistant to the environmental conditions at the point on installation

� Have a useful life equal to or greater than the component being labeled

� Be printed by a mechanical devise and should not be written by hand


� Question:

What are the key identification applications

called out in the new 606-A Standard?


� Answer:

� Horizontal Links (telecommunications space,

cabling, termination hardware)

� Backbone Cabling

� Grounding and Firestopping


� Question:

What is the 606-A labeling specification for

horizontal links cabling?


� Answer:

� Cable identifiers,(example:1A-A001), should be

marked on each end of the horizontal cabling

within 12” from each end of the cable


� Question:

What are the benefits of a 606-A compliant

identification solutions?


� Answer:

� Simplifies installation and maintenance

� Eliminates proprietary and conflicting information

� Reduces errors and eliminates time to re-enter information when changes/adds occur

� Saves TIME and MONEY

� Provides an impression of quality worksmanship

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