Wire Naming Convention

[rasahv]

Hi All,

I'm trying to come up with a proper method of naming cables in our machine.( we develop vending machines.)

Currently im using the following structure for cable names:

Host-Target-cable Type

for example: IPC-NAC-D ; which is Industrial PC - Note Acceptor - Data Cable

But I believe there should be a more standard method of naming cables in the machine which can provide more information. I need these names to be printed and put on the cable at both ends.

Do any of you know a standard way for naming? Any suggestions or experience?

Thanks in Advance...

 

[desertbootz]

Never known cables to be labelled, only seen them numbered or counted off against pins on the connector and both referenced against either the drawing or O&M manual

 

[scotsparky]

I am guessing ,Bob,Rita, colin,tommy, Daphney are out as cable names????


If they are go for Nos relating to the Wiring diagram.