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The tool can also operate on a copper network. In that case, threads/wires are used instead of fibers. For convenience, this chapter is only describing the fiber use case, but the copper network version of the tool works the same way. |
The function will automatically find different connectable routes and it operates in two steps.
•In the first step, a search is made on cable level to see if there are sequences of cables that may lead from start to end.
•In step two, selected cable paths can be investigated on fiber level in order to see if there are any available fiber and to see if it is a possible to make connections from start to end.
Find connectable route
1.Select Tools > Find connectable route > Opto network/Copper network. A new tab is opened in the side bar.
2.Select a start object, press Select object and select an object in the map. The object is added in the field Start object (ID).
3.Select an end object in the same way as described above. The object is added in the field End object (ID).
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It is possible to trace the selected objects in the map using the trace buttons to the left of the selected object. |
4.(Optional) Add a node in the Via node field to specify how the search shall be performed.
5.(Optional) Add a filter by subtype, field value, or state. Those with Administrator rights can set up a default filter by checking "save as default setting for company". Note that the search will include start node, via node and end node, unless the filter is set as ODF.
6.(Optional) Add one or several nodes to avoid in the search. The nodes can be added one on one, or all the nodes that are illuminated can be added in a sweep. Highlighted nodes may, for example, be the result of a "show in active view" for a service, the result of a trace, or the nodes marked by selecting one of the cable paths in a search in this tool.
7.Press Find cable routes in order to list the different connectable routes that has been found.
8.One or several results in the search can then be analyzed at fiber level by marking the results and pressing the Select for fiber search button to move down in the fiber / thread-level analysis window. Press Analyze to see if the selected conditions can be met in the selected cable paths.
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•Options for the fiber level search can be specified in terms of number fibers / wires and if patching and/ or splicing is allowed. Default values are 2 fibers / threads, patching allowed but no splicing. •Another option is to allow for unconnected fibres at end-points. By default, the tool is assuming an ODF or similar in the end-points. The typical use case for unconnected fibers would be that the cable ends in a splice box. |
9.The analyze will either produce a negative or a positive result. If negative result, some hints on how far it was possible to reach is presented. As the analysis is made from the start point to the end point, more hints on the reason for not finding a connectable path can be obtained by swapping start and end. If positive result, the user can push the button Review connectable route to see a proposal for the solution.
10. The result of a review connectable route is a report very similar to the vertical trace report, with the difference that suggested splices and patches are included and clearly marked. If the proposed solution is accepted, the user can create the suggested splices and patches by pushing one of the Establish buttons. The difference between the buttons is that "with connection" will, in addition to creating the splices and patches, also create a connection object for each fiber / thread solution. These connections can then be linked an existing service or to a new service.