Usage of Labels

Contents on Labels

The contents on a label for a signal cable are different from the contents on a label for a power cable.

For a Signal Cable

The two sides of a label affixed to a signal cable indicate the location of the ports connected to both ends of the cable, as shown in Figure 7-48.

• Area 1 records the location information about the cable end to which the label is to be affixed.
• Area 2 (with the "TO:" mark) records the location information about the other end of the cable.
• Area 3 is folded between areas 1 and 2.

Figure 7-48 Printing parts on a label for a signal cable

If the label is viewed from the cable leading-out area, it appears on the right side of the cable. The side with "TO:" that faces outward indicates the location of one end of the cable; the other side indicates the location of the other end.

For a Power Cable

A label for a power cable is affixed only to one side of the identification plate. The information (the part after the mark "TO:") on the label indicates the location of the peer end device, control cabinet, cable distribution box, or socket of the cable end to which the label is affixed.

Precautions for Using Labels

Pay attention to the following items when using the labels:

• When you print or write information on the labels or attach the labels, ensure that the labels are clean.
• Do not use ink-jet printers or ink pens to print or write on the labels because the label paper is made up of moisture-proof and waterproof material.
• Affix labels neatly. The new label is of striped type. The appearance of the product is affected if the affixing position is incorrect.
• Bundle the cable ties at the same height, and place all identification plates in the same direction.
• The positions of "up", "down", "right", and "left" in this section (excluding the description of printer setting) are from the perspective of facing the labels.