Fiber Ripple Overview
In this tutorial, we explore the process of configuring a fiber Ripple using the pre-placed work order boundary to transform a dark fiber into a lit fiber within the Spatial Engineer platform. The initial steps emphasize ensuring connectivity accuracy and count verification across the affected network. Starting by displaying the connectivity of the feeding cable, alternations in colors indicate valid connections. This verification is critical to ensure a seamless Ripple process.
Next, we delve into the setup of the Ripple by placing the work order boundary into the database, selecting splice types, and initiating placement draw mode. The tutorial highlights the importance of entering correct work order details and utilizing the command line to select source elements. Assigning fiber counts from dark to active is meticulously performed, ensuring all provided fibers are allocated correctly within the count editor.
The final steps involve GIS insertion of the splice badge, viewing the Ripple to validate proposed changes, and ensuring the fiber count aligns with expectations. The tutorial concludes by offering two options: partial posting or permanently storing the changes to the database through an as-built work order update. By following these procedures, users can effectively manage and update fiber connectivity within their networks.
Keywords: Spatial Engineer, fiber Ripple, connectivity check, count verification, work order boundary, dark fiber, lit fiber, splice badge, command line, GIS insertion, as-built work order, network management.