Documenting empty conduit networks for fiber optics and other media
Especially local public utilities and grid operators drive the expansion of high-performance FTTX networks forward. Therefore, a reliable documentation of the empty conduit networks and used media is necessary. The Pipe Management Module is an efficient solution to visualize media and single-lines in GIS. It can either be used as fully integrated into the standard data models NRM Electricty, NRM Gas and NRM Water, or since relase 4.3.0.8, as a stand-alone NRM Pipe Management.
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Functions
- Documentation of pipes, single-lines, broadband cables (fibre optics, coax, copper) as well as the necessary nodes
- Management of objects contained in the pipes or single-lines
- The Mapping tool enables the allocation of single-lines with pipes and cable sections
- Display connections of pipes or cable sections at the trasition of two single-line sections via the Connection tool
- Present the network or subnetwork depending on certain attributes with the Visibility tool – even for objects without any geometry
- Analysis tool to determine free tubes
- Create own cross-sections to display a trench with its pipe management objects and single-linke lables. Both can be configurated and combined with the data from NRM Electricity, NRM Gas, NRM Water or NRM District Heat.
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Pipe Management Aquisition
The additional module Rohrmanagement Erfassung (Pipe Management Aquisition) offers further functions for Pipe Management Module:
- Enhanced connection and assignment editor with additional functions, making FTTX documentation much easier
- Connection function for the topologically and logically correct recording of connection objects on multipipes
- Blow-in functionality for covering connected pipes with cables
- Simple selection of route sections and pipes
- Optimized application or GUI with additional buttons, such as update selection, zoom in/out
- Sorting the pipes according to manufacturer numbering in the labeling and in the connection and assignment editor
Our support for your FTTX Documentation
Many network operators had documented their fibre optic cables in the NRM Electricity. This data can be easily migrated to the Pipe Management Module. We assist you in the successful implementation via
- Analysing your previous FTTX documentation
- Consulting and preparing a target concept
- Instructing you on how to create data entry rules
- Recommendations for migration, new datay entry or mixed procedures

