How to Label Belden 110 Cross-Connect and BIX Wiring Blocks with LabelFlex

This is the most important thing to understand before ordering: Belden wiring block labels are not one product. They are three distinct families, each designed for a different connector type with different dimensions and different color ranges. Mixing them up means labels that do not fit.

All three families are constructed from robust polyester with strong acrylic adhesive for long-lasting bonding. They are supplied on US Letter sheets for laser printing. If your project uses more than one type of Belden wiring block, you will need labels from the corresponding family for each block type.

The BIX/GigaBIX cross-connect label range (AX101532-AX101541) is the most widely used of the three families. These labels also support the Belden REVConnect 10GX Wall-Mount System, with dedicated templates for 16-Port and Full Strip configurations.

Color Options

Nine colors are available in addition to the base (white/uncolored) label. Color-coding allows you to visually distinguish circuits by service type, floor, tenant, or any scheme your naming convention requires.

All labels in this range measure 6.61" x 0.62". Color-coding allows you to visually distinguish circuits by service type, floor, tenant, or any scheme your naming convention requires.

Template Variants in LabelFlex

LabelFlex® includes six template options for this label range, matching the pair configurations used in Belden BIX and GigaBIX installations:

• 1-Pair: One circuit identifier per label position. Used when each pair is individually identified.
• 2-Pair: Two pairs grouped per label position. Common in voice applications.
• 3-Pair: Three pairs per position.
• 4-Pair: Four pairs per position. Standard for Cat5e/Cat6 data circuits where each cable occupies four pairs.
• 5-Pair: Five pairs per position. Used in some voice trunk configurations.
• Single Label: One identifier covers the entire label strip. Useful for block-level identification or when the block serves a single circuit group.

Select the template that matches how your circuits are terminated on the block. If you are running 4-pair Cat6A data circuits, use the 4-Pair template. If the block handles 25-pair voice trunks terminated as individual pairs, use 1-Pair.

The BIX Modular Jack connector label range (AX101542-AX101550) is a separate product family from the BIX/GigaBIX cross-connect labels above. These labels are dimensioned for the modular jack connector housings, not the cross-connect strips, so the print areas and template layouts are different.

Color Options

Template Variants

LabelFlex® includes three templates for this range, based on the port density of the connector housing:

The 110 cross-connect label range (AX101557-AX101565) is the third and final wiring block label family. These are designed specifically for Belden 110-type punch-down blocks, which are widely used in both voice and data cross-connect fields. The 110 block is one of the most common wiring block types in structured cabling installations, and proper labeling is essential for managing the high density of circuits these blocks support.

Color Options

Template Variants

LabelFlex® includes six template options for 110 cross-connect blocks, structured by pair grouping and way count:

• 1-Pair 25-Way: Labels each individual pair across a 25-pair block. Maximum granularity for voice or data circuits identified per pair.
• 2-Pair 12-Way: Groups two pairs per identifier across 12 positions.
• 3-Pair 8-Way: Three pairs per identifier, 8 positions per strip.
• 4-Pair 6-Way: Standard for Cat5e/Cat6 data installations where each 4-pair cable gets one identifier. Six cables per block.
• 5-Pair 5-Way: Five pairs per position, five positions per strip.
• Single Label: One identifier for the entire strip. Used for block-level labeling or when a single circuit group occupies the full block.

Most data-only installations will use the 4-Pair 6-Way template, since each Cat5e or Cat6 cable uses four pairs and a standard 110 block row accommodates six cables (24 pairs). Voice installations with individual pair assignments typically use 1-Pair 25-Way.

With up to 10 colors available across the three label families, color-coded wiring block labels are one of the most effective tools for making cross-connect fields immediately readable. Instead of relying solely on printed text, a technician can scan the block and instantly identify circuit groups by color.

Common Color-Coding Schemes

How you assign colors depends on your site and naming convention. Common approaches include:

• By service type: Blue for data, white for voice, orange for fiber, green for building management systems. This is the most common scheme and aligns with ANSI/TIA-606 color recommendations.
• By floor or zone: Each floor gets a distinct label color across all wiring blocks in the cross-connect. Useful in multi-story buildings where tracing circuits back to source is the priority.
• By tenant or department: In shared buildings or campus environments, assigning colors per tenant makes moves, adds, and changes (MACs) faster and reduces the risk of disconnecting the wrong circuit.
• By build phase: Color-code labels by installation phase (Build 1, Build 2, etc.) using LabelFlex® Advanced's multiple builds per job feature. This helps teams track which circuits were installed when.

The workflow for printing wiring block labels in LabelFlex® follows the same three-step process as all other Belden label types. LabelFlex® is Windows desktop software - it runs on Windows PCs and does not have a Mac or browser version.

Step 1: Select Your Template

Open LabelFlex® and select the correct wiring block template. Navigate to the BIX, GigaBIX, BIX Modular Jack, or 110 Cross-Connect section, then choose the pair/port configuration that matches your block. Each template references a specific SKU range, so the label dimensions are already set.

Step 2: Enter Your Circuit Identifiers

Enter your circuit IDs directly, use sequential numbering to auto-generate ranges (e.g., 001 to 025 for a 1-Pair 25-Way 110 block), or import from a spreadsheet. In LabelFlex® Free, you can copy and paste directly from Excel or Google Sheets. LabelFlex® Advanced adds CSV import with column merging, which is useful when your naming convention combines multiple fields (e.g., Floor + Closet + Block + Pair). LabelFlex® Professional adds full spreadsheet import from .xls and .xlsx files.

Step 3: Preview and Print

Check the live preview to confirm your identifiers align with the correct positions on the label strip. Load the correct color label sheet into your laser printer and print. A full sheet of 15 BIX/GigaBIX labels prints in seconds - significantly faster than producing the same labels on a handheld printer.

Can I use the same label sheets for BIX blocks and 110 blocks?

No. BIX/GigaBIX cross-connect labels (AX101532-AX101541), BIX Modular Jack labels (AX101542-AX101550), and 110 cross-connect labels (AX101557-AX101565) are three separate product families with different dimensions. Using a label from the wrong family will result in misaligned or incorrectly sized labels. Always check the SKU range and select the correct template in LabelFlex®.

What printer do I need for Belden wiring block labels?

Any standard office laser printer that handles US Letter-size sheets. No special hardware is required. The toner is heat-fused into the polyester during printing, which is why laser-printed labels do not fade the way thermal labels can over time. Do not use inkjet printers - all wiring block labels in the LabelFlex® range are designed for laser printing only.

Do Belden wiring blocks come with free labels like patch panels do?

The free PX-series in-box label sheets are specific to Belden patch panels. Wiring block label sheets are purchased separately through your Belden reseller or distributor. The three label families covered in this guide (BIX/GigaBIX, BIX Modular Jack, and 110 Cross-Connect) are all available as AX-series purchasable sheets in packs of 5 sheets.

How do I choose the right pair configuration template?

Match the template to how your circuits are terminated. If each cable uses four pairs (standard for Cat5e/Cat6 data), use the 4-Pair template (BIX/GigaBIX) or 4-Pair 6-Way template (110). If you are running individual voice pairs, use the 1-Pair template. The template determines how many identifier positions appear on each label strip.

Does LabelFlex support ANSI/TIA-606 labeling for wiring blocks?

Yes. LabelFlex® Advanced includes ANSI/TIA-606-B numbering capability, along with prefixes, suffixes, and sequential numbering tools that support structured naming conventions. You can build identifiers that include closet, block, and pair designations in a consistent format across your entire project.

Can I print barcodes or QR codes on wiring block labels?

LabelFlex® Professional supports barcodes, QR codes, Data Matrix codes, and GS1 Data Matrix codes. Whether these are practical on wiring block labels depends on the label size and print area - the BIX/GigaBIX labels at 6.61" x 0.62" offer the most space for scannable codes. The BIX Modular Jack labels have smaller print areas that may limit barcode readability. Test a sample before committing to a barcode scheme on high-density labels.