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Fiber Splice Grid View

Fiber Splice Grid View

Today’s “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial covers fiber splice management using the grid view. This feature is particularly useful for managing large fiber cables effectively and efficiently. Here’s a detailed guide based on the video content:

  1. Accessing Fiber Splice Management:
    • Navigate to the fiber pull-down menu at the top of the interface.
    • Select “Fiber Splice Management,” which is second from the bottom.
  2. Selecting a Fiber Splice:
    • You will be prompted to select a fiber splice. In this example, a 288-fiber cable is chosen.
    • Using the grid view is advantageous for such large cables compared to the single splice connector tool.
  3. Using Grid View for Splicing:
    • Connect From: Choose your incoming cable from the left side of your diagram.
    • Connect To: Select your outgoing cable, labeled as “1 through 288 dark.”
  4. Selecting Fibers to Splice:
    • Highlight the first fiber on the “Connect From” side and use the Shift key to select up to the 36th fiber.
    • Do the same on the “Connect To” side.
    • Right-click to create the splices, which will turn the text bold once spliced.
    • Click “Apply” to confirm the splices, then “OK” to update the view with your spliced fibers.
  5. Managing Comments and Assignments:
    • Right-click on any fiber to set comments or view assignments.
    • For example, set a comment like “CO to Prem” and click “Commit” to save the comment.
  6. Single Fiber Splicing:
    • Use the select tool to pick specific fibers if needed.
    • For instance, select fiber 145 from one buffer tube and splice it to another specific fiber.
    • The tool will update both the visual representation and characteristics of the spliced fibers, showing a collapsible count if necessary.
    • Click “Commit” to finalize the splice.
  7. Generating Reports:
    • Generate a report that details all the splices, including comments and fiber strand information.
    • The report will show the entire setup, ensuring accurate documentation.
  8. Continuing the Splicing Process:
    • Continue the splicing process by selecting subsequent fibers. For instance, splice fibers 37 to 48.
    • Right-click to create the splice, then click “Apply” and “OK” to update the graphic view.
  9. Finalizing and Viewing Splices:
    • The graphic view will autogenerate, allowing you to verify and adjust as needed.
    • Spread out the view to clearly see and manage the connected fibers.

This tutorial ensures users can effectively utilize Spatial Engineer 11’s grid view for managing fiber splices, providing an organized and efficient method for handling large-scale fiber network configurations.

Keywords: Spatial Engineer 11, Fiber Splice Management, tutorial guide, grid view, network management, fiber optic cables, Database Viewer/Administrator.