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Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber Optic Cables

Today’s “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial focuses on managing Fiber Optic Cables within the software, guiding users through the process of adding and configuring fiber optic cable specifications. This feature is key for network engineers and designers working on the planning, deployment, and management of fiber optic networks. Below is a structured guide based on the video content:

  1. Accessing Fiber Optic Cable Setup:
    • To begin, access the fiber optic cables feature through the fiber pull-down menu. Navigate to “Equipment Setup,” which leads into the Database Viewer/Administrator (DVA).
  2. Fiber Optic Cable Dialogue:
    • Within the equipment setup options, select “Fiber Optic Cables” to open the fiber optic cable dialogue box. Here, you’ll find fields to add or modify cable specifications.
  3. Entering Cable Specifications:
    • The dialogue requires input for three essential fields: Manufacturer Name, Series Name, and Model Name.
    • For example purposes, a cable could be added with “Corning” as the manufacturer, “12 Buffer” as the series, and “144 EFO” as the model, representing a 144-fiber cable.
  4. Additional Cable Details:
    • Additional information such as cost, part number, and outer diameter can also be specified, although some fields might be greyed out initially.
    • Assign a facility code to the cable. In this instance, “BFO 144” is used as an example. If applicable, different codes for aerial or underground versions of the same cable can be added.
  5. Color Specification and Fibers Per Buffer:
    • Selecting the color specification, which could be the standard TIA for this example, activates additional fields for detailing fibers per buffer or ribbon and buffer tubes or ribbons.
    • Specify the configuration, such as “12 fibers with 12 buffer tubes,” aligning with a total of “144 Max fibers.”
  6. Saving and Adding Unusual Cable Sizes:
    • After filling in the required details, click “Save” to store the cable configuration.
    • For cables with non-standard sizes, like a hypothetical “32 fiber” cable, use the “Override” option to accurately document its unique configuration. This flexibility allows for precise modeling of network infrastructure, regardless of the specific cable types in use.
  7. Completing the Process:
    • Once all configurations are complete, close the dialogue to exit. This saves the cable specifications in the system for future reference and use within network designs.
  8. Concluding Thoughts:
    • This tutorial demonstrates Spatial Engineer 11’s capability to manage a wide range of fiber optic cable specifications, including both standard and non-standard sizes, ensuring accurate representation of physical network infrastructure in the software.

This guide helps users efficiently document and manage the specifics of fiber optic cables within their networks, enhancing the planning and operational accuracy of fiber optic deployments.

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