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Fiber Optic Lookup Manager

Fiber Optic Lookup Manager

Today’s “Spatial Engineer 11” tutorial is focused on the Fiber Optic Lookup Manager, a feature designed to document the fiber optic components within your network. This documentation is essential for performing accurate fiber loss budget analyses. Here’s a detailed guide based on the video content:

  1. Accessing the Fiber Optic Lookup Manager:
    • Begin by navigating to the fiber pull-down menu.
    • Select “CO Configuration” and under the file pull-down menu, locate and click on “Fiber Lookup Manager.”
  2. Fiber Lookup Manager Dialogue:
    • The fiber lookup manager dialogue box will display preconfigured facility types already documented in the system.
    • Each facility type needs to be accurately added and documented to avoid errors during fiber loss budget calculations.
  3. Adding a New Facility Type:
    • Click on the “Add” button to create a new entry.
    • Use the pull-down menu at the top to select or type in the first letter or numeral of your facility type. For example, add “708 TAOB” if it’s part of your network.
    • Set the mount type, typically starting with “Buried.” Additional types (e.g., aerial, underground) can be quickly added afterward.
  4. Entering Facility Details:
    • Specify the wavelength, such as “1550” nm.
    • Enter the decimal loss value, e.g., “0.03,” which represents the actual loss for that facility.
    • Choose the facility state, typically set to “Passive” for non-active devices.
    • Click “Update Data” to commit the information to the database.
  5. Adding Additional Mount Types:
    • After adding the buried mount type, repeat the process for aerial and underground versions by selecting the appropriate mount type and clicking “Update Data.”
  6. Verifying Additions:
    • Confirm that the newly added facility types (e.g., “TAOB”) appear in the list, including all specified mount types (buried, aerial, underground).
  7. Editing Existing Entries:
    • To edit an entry, select it from the list and click “Edit Selected.” This allows you to change details like wavelength or decimal loss.
    • Update and save the edited information using the “Update Data” button.
  8. Deleting Entries:
    • Select an unwanted entry and click “Delete” to remove it from the list.
  9. Finalizing the Process:
    • Once all necessary entries are added or modified, close the dialogue box.
    • Exit the Fiber Lookup Manager by selecting “File” and then “Exit” from the file pull-down menu.
  10. Concluding Thoughts:
    • Properly documenting all fiber optic components using the Fiber Optic Lookup Manager is crucial for accurate fiber loss budget calculations and overall network management.

This tutorial ensures users can effectively utilize Spatial Engineer 11’s Fiber Optic Lookup Manager to maintain a comprehensive inventory of their fiber optic network, facilitating precise performance assessments and efficient network operations.

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