Telecommunication

Telecommunication – marking, and marking and measuring posts for protecting networks

The telecommunication infrastructure, consisting of long-distance underground telecommunication networks, requires a special marking system. It should be remembered that although networks are properly monitored, checked and protected, a marking system is necessary to inform people in the area of communication networks. Staying on the area of communication lines is not recommended.

The number of underground telecommunication networks increases every year. As required by law, markings are placed on each network in the form of marking posts or marking and measuring posts. The first markings are used to inform about the route of a telecommunication network. These modern devices have a characteristic orange color. The second type of posts, as the name implies, also allows for ongoing measurements. Inside the marking and measuring post, resembling vertical cylinders, a test apparatus with various sockets is installed, enabling the measurement of the specificity of wiring connections, diagnosing electrical potential or measuring the so-called stray current.

Tapes informing about communication line routes

Special warning tapes are also used to protect telecommunication infrastructure. They are usually orange or red and contain a clear warning inscription, e.g. “Caution! Telecommunication cable”, “Caution! Fiber optic cable”. There are also more advanced warning and location tapes. Inside the polyethylene tape there is a special steel insert or wire through which the communication line is located. These devices also inform about possible interruptions or damage.

The advantage of using tapes to protect telecommunication infrastructure is undoubtedly their mobility – they are very easy to install and deinstall. They may be used for much more than just marking telecommunication networks.