Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Labeling and Testing Installed Data Cabling
June 17, 2025
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Labeling and Testing are two of the last steps in a cabling installation, but errors in these critical steps can lead to costly rework or long, painful disputes with customers. Being aware of these potential traps allows contractors to plan ahead and avoid them. Fluke and Brother Solutions draw on their extensive experience supporting contractors to identify common problems and suggest ways to prevent them.
We’ll cover labeling issues such as… Inconsistent labeling schemes, difficulty troubleshooting, label degradation and placement issues, and testing issues such as parameters and configurations to be tested, disposition of marginal results, and the value of keeping complete test data.
In this webinar, you will learn:
• Tips to prevent label degradation and placement issues in real-world environments.
• Best practices for selecting and configuring cable tests.
• How to interpret and respond to marginal test results.
• The importance of saving and organizing complete test data for project documentation and customer proof.
• How Fluke and Brother Industrial tools can streamline the final stages of your cabling workflow.
Speakers
Industrial Solutions Sales Director
Craig brings over 30 years of experience in the low voltage, datacom, and electrical industries, with a strong background in sales leadership, channel development, and end-user consulting.
Craig has been leading sales initiatives across multiple verticals, working closely with contractors, integrators, and end-users to align labeling solutions with industry standards like ANSI/TIA 606. A Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and long-standing BICSI member, Craig is passionate about helping companies optimize their labeling processes, improve compliance, and implement best practices on job sites. His hands-on experience, strategic insight, and commitment to delivering real-world solutions have earned him multiple awards and deep respect across the industry.
Product Marketing Manager
Mark is one of the founding members of Fluke Networks, starting in 1993. He has been involved in all of the key areas of the business, including cable testing, network troubleshooting and analysis. He currently oversees the company’s new product launches, for sales, support and customers. Honored in 2025 by BICSI with the Harry J. Pfister Award for Excellence for contributions to the telecommunications industry, he is also a member of the Ethernet Alliance responsible for promoting the Power over Ethernet Certification program. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of Washington.
Moderator
Patrick McLaughlin
Editor in Chief
Cabling Installation & Maintenance
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