Kablolama

Kablolama, the Turkish term for cabling, refers to the installation and organization of electrical and communications cables within a building or facility. The term encompasses planning, routing, securing, labeling, testing, and documenting cable systems used to deliver power, voice, data, video, and control signals. The scope covers both electrical power cabling and data/telecom cabling and is a core component of building services and network infrastructure.

Common cabling types include electrical power cables (low to medium voltage), twisted-pair copper for voice and data, coaxial cables, and fiber optic links. Structured cabling systems organize cabling into backbone and horizontal runs connected to patch panels, switches, and outlets. Physical installation uses supports such as conduits, cable trays, and racks, with attention to separation of power and data, bend radii, and protection from damage and fire.

Standards and regulations vary by country but commonly include ISO/IEC 11801 for generic cabling, IEC electrical safety standards, and TIA/EIA-568 for premises wiring. National or local electrical codes also apply. In Turkey, national standards may align with European EN or international norms. Certification tools verify performance characteristics such as continuity and attenuation for copper and optical testing for fiber, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Process and documentation typically involve needs assessment, route planning, installation and labeling, testing and certification, and as-built documentation with diagrams. Quality practices emphasize planned routing, proper labeling, adequate slack, and thorough testing results to support future maintenance.

Safety and roles: cabling projects require trained technicians, adherence to lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, and compliance with fire, electrical, and building codes. Applications span office buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, and residential settings where reliable power and data communication are required.