Computer-aided Network Design and Modeling – A revolutionary way of working Albert Grooten Director Technology FttH Draka
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Before…
Timeless buildings from the past
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After…
Amazing modern buildings of today
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The answer is…….CAD
Computer-aided design (CAD), a wide range of computer-based tools that assist engineers, architects and other design professionals to realize modern buildings
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CAD rules the world
Computer-aided architectural design (CAAD) Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) Computer Aided Three Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) Computer-aided drafting (CAD) Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Computer-aided electrical and electronic design (ECAD) Computer-aided industrial design (CAID)
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CAD samples
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CAD in Telecom and FttH
Picture used for “Broadband Gap 2007” Conference & Exhibition (Brussels, 14 15 May 2007)
Product Design Network Design, Deployment, Registration & Planning Network Modeling
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Telecom Infrastructure Product Design
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Telecom Network Software Suite
Network Design (FTTx Design)
Guiding the designer in mapping a network and providing a breakdown of all materials and labour resources required. Network Deployment (Project Management)
Answering the question: “How much will it cost? Network Registration (Documentation)
Viewing all route connections in the network and seeing what kind of connections they are, essential in planning but also for maintenance. Network Planning
Detailing project addresses, house registration and digging and installation permits.
Design, Deployment & Documentation Software Modules are fully integrated
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Amsterdam Citynet Network Design
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Reduction of Telecom Network Engineering time
Sharp reduction from 30 minutes to 1 minute per Home Design & Registration Time per Connection Minutes 35 30
TriNet
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Am sterdam CityNet
10 5 0 2000
Reggefiber
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Designing the DP area Network
Design Distribution Point Area Network, including BoQ: 1) Start with digital Street Map 2) Import House Locations from file 3) Automatic Cabling and Labeling functions Design DP area completed
1 sec per Home 2 3 4
4) Transfer Data to Project Management Module
Generate BoQ Reports in Project Management Module
FTTx Design
Project Management
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Designing the Feeder Network from DP to PoP
Design and pre-administrate Network from Distribution Points to POP: 1) Draw and label Ducts and Cables by using: 2) Automated Cabling and Labeling functions Design completed 13 4 sec per Home 3) Transfer Data to Network Registration Module Build Network Tree in Network Registration Module
FTTx Design
Project Management
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Finalize Network Administration in the Registration Module
Finalize Network Administration in Network Registration Module: 1) Create Fiber Jointing Schematics 2) Check Fiber Trace and show full Fiber Path 3) Generate Reports 13 30 sec per Home 45 60
Complete Registration: Network Tree, Routes and Fiber Traces, Digital Maps and Reports
FTTx Design
Project Management
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In-building Telecom Networks
All buildings [from the past, today and tomorrow] nowadays need sophisticated Telecom Networks
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Automated Network Optimization
Network Software now eliminates all design guesswork, applying advanced algorithms. Automated search for the best fiber routes
From “guiding the designer” now “actively finding” the most economical network solution is in view.
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Network Modeling, optimizing infrastructure solutions
Network Modeling is: Generating cost-efficient Conceptual Network Layouts, by combining Selectable Network Components with Conceptual Network Solutions 1. •
Conceptual Network Layout:
Any kind of Network Layout possible in the given environment (OSP or Buildings) 2. •
Any Network Components which exist or are yet to be designed 3.
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Selectable Connectivity Products:
Conceptual Network Solutions:
Any potential Infrastructure Solution to be verified by Network Modeling
Conceptual Network Modeling: Bringing new Network Products and Solutions from the idea stage into reality
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Modeling new Infrastructure Solutions
RetractaNet vs. CityNet
Labour Cost Component Cost
CityNet Solution costs are dominated by labor cost in the distribution network
12000 10000 euro
RetractaNet Solution reduces labor costs. Total costs are significantly reduced
14000
8000 6000
80%
71%
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29%
20%
RetractaNet
CityNet Solution Type
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Conclusions
Computer-aided Design extensively applied in Telecom & FTTH Sophisticated Telecom Networks generated with Network Software Network Software speed has significantly increased Automated Network Optimization within reach Network Modeling selects the best Infrastructure Solutions
Further Progress in Network Cost Savings
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Thank you for your attention…. Draka Communications
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