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Get Labels for your Cables
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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White TZS
Clear TZS
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 infra- structure 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?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Answer:
� Labeling
� Documentation
� Testing
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Question:
What are the major changes from the old 606
Standard?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Answer:
� Defines classes of administration
� System is modular and scalable
� Common identifier formats are specified
� Label formats are specified
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Question
What are the labeling requirements called out
in the new 606-A standard?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� 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
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Question:
What are the key identification applications
called out in the new 606-A Standard?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Answer:
� Horizontal Links (telecommunications space,
cabling, termination hardware)
� Backbone Cabling
� Grounding and Firestopping
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Question:
What is the 606-A labeling specification for
horizontal links cabling?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Answer:
� Cable identifiers,(example:1A-A001), should be
marked on each end of the horizontal cabling
within 12” from each end of the cable
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� Question:
What are the benefits of a 606-A compliant
identification solutions?
606-A Standard Quick Quiz
� 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