Kabellisting

Kabellisting is the process and result of documenting cables in a facility or project. It yields a formal register that records each cable's identity, routing, and technical attributes to support installation, operation, and maintenance.

A kabellisting typically includes: unique identifier; cable type (power, control, data, fiber); conductor size or diameter; insulation and jacket materials; voltage rating; current rating; impedance (for data or RF cables); length; origin and termination points; route through conduits or trays; color codes; connector types; installation date; testing and commissioning certificates; and current status or last maintenance date.

The creation process involves surveying the site, extracting data from drawings, as-built records, and supplier specifications, tagging physically where needed, labeling cables with durable identifiers, and recording data in a central database or asset management system. It is often integrated with electrical and data network drawings and with change-management workflows.

Common formats include spreadsheets, database records, or specialized Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). For large projects, kabellisting may be linked to GIS maps and schematics to visualize cable routes.

Benefits include improved maintenance planning, faster fault isolation, safer work practices, protection against asset loss, and easier regulatory compliance. Challenges include keeping the record up to date in dynamic environments and ensuring data accuracy across departments.

See also: cable management, electrical installation, asset management, wiring diagram.