Specifications

Technology Upgrade Labeling 28 7600-3
1224_01
a. The above label details that this cable is the first speaker cable for the audio
system. The same rationale will be used for speakers, video cables, etc. The
Contractor shall mark all as-built drawings to show the microphone location or
speaker that the label refers to. There shall be continuity between all labels
and as-built prints.
b. Provide a sample label to the Engineer for approval prior to installation of all
labels.
C. Once the system is set up and running, many different people will be using the system. The
Contractor shall label each audio and video component for what it does.
1. In example, the mixers shall detail what microphones they mix. Do this by labeling
each gain control dial on the mixer. The mixer would be labeled as “Microphone-Mixer
in Incident room” or other similar label.
2. For the description of all the components, consult with the Engineer. All labels shall
be laser printed.
3. The Contractor shall identify each item on the as-built connectivity drawings. Use the
same identification as you do on the labels.
D. Cable labels for CAT-6 user cables from the faceplate to the patch panel shall be installed
within 4 inches of the end of the cable sheath.
1. The location identifier is made up of 3 fields, and a sample might look like this:
A-X-YY
The A stands for the communications room where the cables are terminated.
The X represents that the Patch panel in that comm. room.
The YY represents the cables number in that panel 01-48.
This system of identification provides the Owner with an easy way to keep track of
cables, and where they are located or terminated.
2. The cable label shall be similar to the label below:
A-X-YY
A-X-YY
A-X-YY
3. Provide a sample label to the Engineer for approval prior to installation of all labels.
4. Labels shall be installed at each end of each cable. Shall be within 4” of the
termination.
E. Fiber Panel labeling shall be done for the front of each fiber optic patch panel.
1. The figure below demonstrates the layout of the fiber panel label. Each label shall be
customized for each individual panel. The figure below is for the 72 port panel.
2. Contact the Engineer with questions on the correct labeling prior to installation.
12 SM TO HIGH SCHOOL
12 MM TO COMM RM “B”
12 SM TO COMM RM “C”