1

Optical Fiber Copper Broadband FTTH

Professional Cable Management Software for the

documentation, planning and administration of:

wide area networks, metropolitan networks,

access networks and local area networks

P R O D U C T B R O C H U R E

2

:: Editorial

Dear Reader,

JO Software Engineering GmbH ranks among the leading providers of software solutions for the administration

and planning of complex IT and signalling networks. The company has been operating in the network sector for

more than 25 years, and since 1995 the focus has been on the development and sale of our successful Cable-

Scout® cable management software. Cable-Scout® is a cable management system developed especially for the

documentation and planning of Wide Area, Metropolitan Area, Access, and Local Area Networks. It allows the

comprehensive data collection and transparent representation of even highly complex optical fiber, copper and

FTTX structures. Within this framework, the software supports any type of transmission technique which can be

administered at the logical, physical or virtual layer. Thanks to its modular design, Cable-Scout® can be equipped

with a variety of functional modules and tailored to the specific size and requirements of any given company. The

open database structure also enables easy integration into an existing environment. For instance, Cable-Scout®

can be interfaced with the major GIS, cable monitoring and patch management systems and create a platform for

the corresponding exchange of data.

The big difference compared with conventional systems is that Cable-Scout® has its own powerful graphics and

does not need to access external CAD or drawing programs. This independence offers the user decisive advantages

in terms of functional variety, ease of operation, transparency and speed. Even very extensive and complex net-

works will always retain a clear layout and tasks can be processed quickly and conveniently.

In the German-speaking region alone, our more than 180 customers comprise companies of various sizes and from

quite different sectors, for instance telecommunications companies, municipal utilities, city carriers, electricity,

gas and water suppliers, cable TV providers, airports, mining companies, Federal highway agencies, hospitals, in-

surance companies, consulting engineers, etc.

Among our references we are proud to list, e.g. Vattenfall Netcom AG, E.on Westfalen-Weser, Energie AG Oberö-

sterreich, the Swiss Cablecom, transpower stromübertragungs gmbh, Vattenfall Europe Mining AG, LVM Versiche-

rungen, Krümmel nuclear power plant, Wingas GmbH, the Federal Agencies for Water and Navigation in Minden

and Rendsburg, Münster-Osnabrück airport, OMV AG, the German Federal Pension Insurance in Berlin, the Zug

Waterworks, the Municipal Utility Corporation in St. Gallen, OÖ. Ferngas AG, or NSNW AG in Switzerland.

This brochure is designed to give you a first impression of the main functionalities and advantages of the system.

Just ask us for further details if you want to benefit from Cable-Scout’s® efficient network administration and

planning.

3

:: Fields of application of Cable-Scout®

In recent years, communications and data networks have

virtually exploded in terms of size and complexity. This is

mainly due to the fact that the network operators must be

able to simultaneously use several transmission and inter-

connection technologies, e.g. SDH, NG-SDH, PONs or FTTX

and others, in order to satisfy the constantly growing de-

mand for new services such as high-speed Internet, IPTV or

Video on Demand.

The administration of these complex mixed networks very

much depends on system-wide, error-free and, above all,

up-to-date documentation. And this is exactly the challen-

ge for a lot of companies who still tackle this task by tradi-

tional means, e.g. paper documentation, inventory lists, CAD

plans or Excel® tables.

However, these methods have not been developed specifi-

cally for the network sector and therefore they cannot of-

fer any of the urgently required functionalities. They also

lack database connections or interfaces to other systems.

The maintenance of the different records is consequently

quite time-consuming and awkward; even small changes in

the network will often make it necessary to amend a large

number of pages, drawings or spreadsheets. In this manner,

it is impossible to come up to the standards of modern and

efficient administration.

Our Cable-Scout® cable management software provides

the network operator with a professional tool for the com-

prehensive documentation of all the various network infra-

structures and transmission technologies, ranging from the

supraregional site down to the signal layer of every single

fiber or wire. Ease of use is further enhanced by a clear over-

:: Contents

02| Editorial

03| Fields of application of Cable-Scout®

05| Functions of Cable-Scout’s® basic version

05| User and rights management

06| Component generator

06| Links to external documents

07| Master data management and libraries

08| Cable-Scout’s® main graphics

08| Geoschematic

09| Schematic

10| Buildings overview

10| Display of cabinets

11| Display of connections

12| Printout and evaluation of information

13| Available expansion modules

13| Work order management and route finding

14| Administration of broadband technology

15| Grid map administration for four layers

16| Schematic overview plan

17| Administration of ducts and routes in WANs and MANs

17| Module for the administration of FTTX structures

18| Planning module for ducts and FTTX

19| SDH, Next Generation SDH and PDH technology

20| Planning module for WAN and MAN

20| Planning and relocation module for LAN

20| Module for the creation of additional user attributes

21| Customer, operator and owner administration

21| Trouble ticketing

21| Access management – extended access rights

22| Interfaces

22| GIS interfaces

22| Interface to cable monitoring systems

22| Interface to patch management systems

23| Interface to the Nokia® network management system

23| Interface overview

24| Summary

25| Our spectrum of services

26| Excerpt from our list of references

28| Imprint

4

:: System-wide administration of Global Area, Wide

Area, Metropolitan Area, Access and Local Area

Networks (GAN – WAN – MAN – AN - LAN)

:: Transmission media: optical fiber, copper, coax,

and hybrid cables

:: Full coverage of broadband technology including

SDH, NG-SDH, PDH, Sonet, WDM, etc.

:: Administration of all cable duct and FTTX structures

:: Comprehensive administration at the physical,

logical and virtual network layer

:: Administration of all major PON technologies

such as EPON, GPON, 10GEPON, etc.

:: Integrated administration of all optical and

electrical last-mile technologies

:: Administration of communications, data, signal,

radio relay, transport, backbone, measuring and

control cable networks, etc.

:: Administration of all types of services and signals

:: Star, ring, linear, bus, and tree topologies

:: Meshed and hierarchical structures

:: Any desired combinations, and other network

features

The software covers the following network

types, topologies and technologies:

view at all times. The entire information from throughout the

network is stored in a central database and can be called up

by the network team from any company location.

This permits the staff in charge to correct possible distur-

bances in the network without delay and thus save costs and,

not least, avoid complaints from customers.

During day-to-day network administration Cable-Scout®

supports the user with a variety of special functions, such

as plausibility checks, route finding, capacity and utilization

statistics, work orders, different computation methods in the

PON and coax sector, as well as numerous planning options.

Troublesome searching and processing of documents is com-

pletely eliminated with Cable-Scout®; changes or planning

modifications can be carried out in just a few steps. This gives

a considerable boost to the efficiency of your network ad-

ministration and also has a positive effect on network avai-

lability. Because of the cost savings achieved, Cable-Scout®

will normally have paid for itself in less than two years of

operation.

Overview of Cable-Scout’s® broad scope of application

5

:: Functions of Cable-Scout’s® basic version

Cable-Scout® consists of a basic version and a wide range

of additionally available functional modules which allow

individual expansion of the system.

The basic version is equipped with all the fundamental

functionalities and representation options to enable the

system-wide documentation of optical fiber and copper

networks from any given site down to the signal layer.

The protection of network data against unauthorized access is

of the greatest importance in any company. To this end, Cable-

Scout’s® utility program incorporates user and rights manage-

ment functions that offer the person in charge a wide scope for

access control.

It is, for instance, possible to assign specific rights or roles to each

individual employee or to entire user groups and control access

by corresponding passwords. The technician may, e.g. be given

rights that are restricted to viewing and the feedback of work

orders. There is also an option to allocate to the user one of the

three supported languages.

:: Login management (active directory login)

:: Authorization of new users, editing, deleting,

viewing, printing of individual user data or entire

user groups

:: Inheritance of rights for users and groups

:: Language allocation (German, English, Russian, etc.)

:: Assigning of individual user controls

:: Administrator or viewer rights for different program

items, such as cables, buildings, signals, work orders,

etc.

Main functions of user and rights management:

The basic version includes, e.g.:

:: Master data management for the creation and

administration of all types of network objects and

buildings

:: Administration of all types of copper, optical fiber,

coaxial and hybrid cables

:: Administration of all types of cabinets, racks, sub

racks, components, slide-in cards, connectors and

ports

:: Graphical representation of the geoschematic, site

connectivity map, cabinets, components and

connections

:: Creation and administration of connections at the

physical and logical layer

:: Generator for adding required components

:: Report generator for obtaining individual lists and

printouts

:: Utility program for making backups

:: Assigning of access rights and specifying different

user settings, etc.

User and rights management:

6

:: Individual assignment of type IDs, manufacturer’s

name and article No.

:: Numbering of components with prefix (manually or

automatically)

:: Component dimensions in centimetres or inches

:: X-Box connection

:: Generation of internal interconnections

:: Listing of cables for preferential use

:: Exact detailed creation of front and rear ports with

automatic or individual port numbering

:: Fast setup of subracks, slots, slide-in cards, etc.

Component generator:

The component generator is an integral part of the master

data. It enables the user to produce any type of active or

passive component in just a few minutes and then store this

component in the library. In order to obtain realistic compo-

nent representations, it is also possible to use manufacturer’s

shapes, drawings or photos as a background image.

The components become available for installation when the

user has defined and activated the front and rear ports. Num-

bering may be carried out either according to fixed rules or

individual specifications. Another speciality of this powerful

tool is that it also allows quick generation of all types of in-

ternal interconnection.

Highlights of the component generator:

Any type of component can be produced individually and very quickly. Here, front and rear ports are created and activated.

Links to external documents

Thanks to this special functionality, any number of files can

be linked with objects in Cable-Scout® and called directly. It is,

for instance, possible to store a measurement log, contract or

other information for each individual fiber. As a rule, links can

be established to all existing files, provided the corresponding

basic software has been installed on the computer.

:: Graphics files: AutoCAD® / Autosketch® / Visio® /

JPEG / TIFF formats, etc.

:: Contracts, SLAs and other agreements

:: Room-related drawings in all the usual graphics

formats

:: Storing of scans, e.g. measurement logs

:: Microsoft® Word and Excel® files, etc.

:: Photos relating to racks/cabinets, components,

connectors, terminal devices, etc.

Highlight functions of the OLE links:

7

Master data management and libraries: The master data management function enables the user to

create all the required network objects, independent of the

manufacturer, and store them in specific libraries. These

libraries are regularly expanded by us and made available

to our customers for downloading.

Each program version includes libraries with the cables,

components, cabinets and connectors most commonly

employed in the business. Some of the functional modules

are supplied together with additional libraries covering,

for instance, unoccupied ducts, microducts, multiplexers

or SDH and PDH equipment. These predefined basic data

allow the user an immediate start into the network docu-

mentation.

All the objects in the master data can, of course, be

:: Buildings, building types, shafts, places of

installation and stations

:: Rack/cabinet types, subracks and models thereof

:: Active and passive components (LSA-Plus, sealing

ends, closures, screw/weld, splice boxes, patch

panels, multiplexers, SDH/PDH/PCM technology,

splitters, media converters and black boxes,

complete FIST technology, etc.)

:: Cable types (copper, optical fiber, coax, hybrid ...)

and cable groups

:: Connectors and connection types (RJ45, E2000,

APC, etc.)

:: Services and service groups

The libraries house the following master data:

The master data management comprises libraries with the most com-monly used racks, components, connectors, ducts, etc.

created, expanded, cancelled, copied, edited and adapted

to new situations at any time. When a new cable is re-

quired, for instance, it can be created within a very short

time and subsequently installed at the desired location.

In addition to standard information, such as cable type

With Cable-Scout® the user can create model cabinets or component groups and store them in a specific library.

and cable characteristics (length, attenuation, resistance,

stranding type, colouring of wires/fibers etc., it is also pos-

sible to store other important information, e.g. product

descriptions or guarantee documents.

8

:: Cable-Scout’s® main graphics

“A picture says more than a thousand words.” In line with this wise saying, Cable-Scout® has been equipped with a variety

of graphical functions and representation options which empower the user to work directly in the graphics and use these

entries to fill the database. As a result the system is easy to learn and operate and has a correspondingly high level of accep-

tance by staff – a sound foundation for the successful implementation of the desired targets.

The key to the excellent graphics capabilities and ease of operation is the complete independence from external CAD sy-

stems. Contrary to most other systems, Cable-Scout® is based on its own, specially developed and fully integrated graphics

module that allows the software to be completely flexible and free for the display of the graphics. Quite apart from the easy

handling, the Cable-Scout® user therefore enjoys decisive advantages, particularly in terms of range of functions, speed

and transparency. The user does not have to familiarize himself with a complex CAD system, nor is there any need for time-

consuming double management and maintenance of the network in database and graphics. Cable-Scout® supports the

following types of graphical representation:

Geoschematic:

The geoschematic is one of Cable-Scout’s® most powerful graphics tools. It allows the georeferenced representation of the

entire network with all its sites, buildings, shafts and corresponding duct and outdoor cable connections. Here, the user

can set up new buildings and fill them with address information, floors, rooms, racks/cabinets, etc. The new building can be

represented true to position with the aid of GPS coordinates.

New cable or duct connections between buildings can also be created here and laid exactly in accordance with the actual

route. It is further possible to install a map on a chosen scale as a background of the geoschematic. This may be an ordinary

georeferenced map or a satellite image. If the size of the

network requires several map layers, the grid map module

will allow expansion of the system by up to four layers.

The user may zoom freely in and out of the map, and in-

formation on cable runs, ducts and routes, vertex points,

statistics or addresses can be revealed as desired.

Because of the different colour coding of the transmis-

sion media it is immediately apparent if one is dealing

with optical fiber, copper, coax or duct connections. By

marking the connection, the user can obtain further de-

tailed information, for instance, with regard to capacity The geoschematic shows entire network areas with buildings, duct and cable runs. All objects are georeferenced.

9

The schematic, also known as site connectivity map or

connection diagram, provides a physical connection over-

view of the network. This graphic supplies the user with

quick information about the existing connections down to

the component layer.

The special advantage here is that this representation is

generated in real time from the geoschematic and other

graphics. For instance, if the user creates a new station or

connection in one of the graphics, this will be integrated

immediately into the other ones. Consequently, work with

the system is speeded up considerably because duplicate

entry and alignment are eliminated completely. Selecting

a particular connection opens up a detailed view.

The view of the schematic can be modified at any time by

relocating buildings and moving cable routes. Therefore,

the user is able to generate his own site connectivity map

exactly as desired.

utilization, planning status, ownership, or type of duct oc-

cupancy. Another very useful feature of the geoschematic

is the option to locate and display fiber breaks directly in

the graphics. When such a fault has occurred, the user

only needs to enter the length values of the OTDR measu-

ring instrument in Cable-Scout® and the system will then

navigate directly to the fiber break location. The next step

may, for instance, involve finding an alternative route and

listing all the customers affected by the failure.

This screenshot shows a small section of a MAN network based on satellite maps.

Small metropolitan area networks may also be represented using geore-ferenced satellite images. The connectivity schematic shows the network’s physical component

connections and serves as a connection diagram for the technician.

Schematic:

10

Buildings overview:

When the user opens a building, the header will imme-

diately show him all the relevant information, such as

address, type, coordinates, ownership situation, etc. Ho-

wever, the main overview is provided by the building’s

treeview which lists in detail all the floors, rooms, cabinets,

components, and terminal devices.

After clicking on an object in this tree structure, the system

will navigate directly to the object’s location. The user can

then, for instance, click on a cabinet to open it and install

further components there. Within this building, new floors

and corresponding rooms can be created at any time and

filled with equipment. The racks/cabinets and floor space

required can be placed there absolutely accurately (to sca-

le) because the system knows the size of the particular

room. CAD plans or drawings can be used as a background

for the floors and rooms.

Display of cabinets:

Double clicking on a cabinet in the building or schematic

opens a detailed view which offers a realistic representati-

on of the components installed. The treeview provides the

user with a complete overview of all the items installed in

the cabinet and allows him to jump directly to the indivi-

dual components.

The cabinets are equipped by selecting components from

the library which are then built in by clicking on the desi-

red position. At the same time, the system ensures that the

components offered will match the size (height/width) of

the rack/cabinet or subrack. Connections such as patches

can be set up directly in the graphic because of the active

component ports.

If a port is connected to another one, this will be indicated

by a symbol and the other end of the connection can be

displayed and opened by mouse click. If the user wants

to route a connection to another floor or another buil-

ding, he can open a further cabinet in the same window

The building graphic reveals the interior of a building with all its floors, rooms, racks, components and terminal equipment.

The cabinet view shows all the components installed there. Connections can be set up directly in the graphic.

11

Display of connections:

The connections are shown as a longitudinal section

through a cable connection between two components.

With a clear layout, the cable is split up into its various

fibers or wires. The signals and services allocated to these

fibers or wires, such as telephone number, IP address or

multiplexer signal, are immediately apparent.

The user may also set up new connections in this window.

This is done by marking individual or several ports of the

start or target component. The system then checks the

type of component or port and automatically offers the

matching cables (patch cords, pigtails, etc.). After selecting

and allocating a suitable cable, the connection will be ac-

tivated and displayed directly in the graphic.

Cable-Scout® offers single fiber/single wire management

which enables the user to add documents, such as agree-

ments, measurement logs or data sheets, to every single

fiber or wire of a cable.

and select the required component ports. The connection

is then established immediately. When new connections

are being set up, the system will check automatically if

the selected components, cable types and ports are com-

patible with each other and suitable to be connected. This

process is known as plausibility checks which are imple-

mented throughout the program.

Displayed here is a connection between two components with a detailed view of the ports used, the fibers/wires connected and the allocated services/si-gnals. The onward connections of the components are shown on the left and right. The statistic in the header provides information about the total number of installed, free and occupied fibers/wires as well as the total capacity utilization of this connection.

View of a cable connection between two components including information on allocated signals

12

The entire information, whether it be graphics or text, can be

printed out by the system with a clear layout. Furthermore,

the integrated report generator allows the individual creation

of any required lists. As a rule, all the fields in the databa-

se can be output as a report or an Excel® file. The function

enables the user to produce, for instance, a list of all stations,

installed components or switched connections with all the

necessary details. The different graphics in Cable-Scout® can

be used for plotting clear network representations. Any as-

sociated information, such as addresses, capacity utilization,

cable numbers, service name, etc., can be hidden or unhidden

as desired.

:: Fully graphical and easily readable splicing plans

:: Individual creation and adaptation of connection lists

according to various criteria

:: Printouts of the geoschematic and the site connectivity

map to any size and with all the required information

(cable type, cable length, etc.)

:: Point-to-point connections, point-to-multipoint

connections

:: Cabinet views with jumpering, patching or bridging list

:: Standard printouts for all database files

:: Data output of all database files under Excel®

:: Plotting of the entire data network and the site con-

nectivity map

Highlights of connection setup:

Highlights of the system printouts:

:: Allocation of any type of cable and signal/service

:: Plausibility checks for new connections

:: IP signals, VPN protocols, multiplexer signals, etc.

:: Single fiber/single wire management

:: Cable allocation according to bundles, wires, fibres ...

:: Display of route length, loop resistance, attenuation

and capacity utilization directly in the graphic

:: Simple creation of multiple jumpers

:: Adding on of services, jumpering, crossing, bridging

and changing on route

:: Assigning of service attributes (enable – disable –

faulty – cancel – reserved)

These documents can be retrieved at any time. It is also

possible to specify various attributes, such as reserved,

disabled, faulty, planned, etc.

Printout and evaluation of information:

13

Work order management and route finding:

The route finding function in Cable-Scout® supports the

quick identification of new or alternative routes. After en-

tering the start and end points, the user can define a va-

riety of search options – such as free wires/fibers, required

bandwidth or stations to be excluded – in order to obtain

the optimum search result. After activation the system

will automatically search for all the relevant routes and

display these, together with the corresponding details, in

a clearly set out list and in the geoschematic. The user

can then select a suitable route for his particular purpose.

For instance, if a route becomes unavailable because of

construction works, this functionality will quickly propose

an alternative. With the planning tool for WAN/LAN every

single route can be fully called up in the schematic plan

view. This can then be used for generating a switching or-

der. If the user wants to switch a service to the selected

route, he will choose a fiber/wire to allocate the service

accordingly.

The person in charge can now decide whether the pat-

ches or jumpers are to be set up manually or automati-

cally. With the autorouting option the system will route

the service through automatically from start to end point

taking account of the specified rules.

Any required patching, jumpering or splicing between the

components is created by the system fully automatically

:: Available expansion modules

Cable-Scout’s® modular structure makes it possible for any company to choose the required software elements individually.

Additional functional modules can easily be integrated into the existing system as and when desired. Cable-Scout® under-

goes continuous further development and new functional modules become available to our customers at regular intervals.

Currently we can supply the following modules:

:: Searching for routes offering special transmission

techniques

:: Searching of alternative routes according to addi-

tional quality criteria:

• free wires/fibers next to each other,

pairs, quads, etc.

• SDH /PDH technology: free channels with

transmission capacity 2Mbit/34 Mbit, etc.

:: Search restricted to own connections or extended

to leased lines

:: Search via specific cable types (e.g. single mode)

:: Excluding of cable No.

:: Searching for redundant routes

:: Route finding within the inhouse area

:: Graphical representation option for every single

route found

:: Route finding according to a variety of criteria

• including/excluding of station(s)

• free wires/fibers

• copper/optical fibers, etc.

:: Route selection according to optimization criteria:

• length

• number of stations

• attenuation, resistance

• capacity utilization, etc

Highlights of route finding:

14

This module allows the representation and administration

of the entire spectrum of broadband technology, with the

exception of SDH/PDH. Even the most sophisticated mul-

tiplexer structure can easily be recorded and clearly depic-

ted down to the channel layer. Realistic representations of

shelves, subracks, slide-in cards and slot components help

to simplify these processes.

:: Administration of all WDM technologies (DWDM,

CWDM,WWDM)

:: Administration of: telecontrol systems, PCM

systems, access technology, media converters,

splitters, x-box

:: Signal tracing (trace route) of channels via all

structures with graphical printout

:: Setting up of cross connections

:: Ports/slots of the slide-in cards are variably inter-

changeable

:: Access to all partials signals contained in a signal

:: Slide-in cards can be repositioned without loss of

connections

Highlights of the broadband module:

along the entire route. The technician can now print out

the completed work order; this will show all the necessary

work steps in the form of detailed installation, jumpering,

patching or splicing lists.

Where a work order cannot be implemented exactly as

specified, it can be correspondingly adapted in the pro-

gram. After completion of the work order, Cable-Scout®

receives a feedback and the changes are switched to “ac-

tive”.

:: Manual or automatic creation of work orders with

all the necessary details

:: Supply of detailed jumpering, patching and spli

cing plans either as lists or, additionally, with a

clear graphical representation

:: Precise information about details of buildings,

components to be dealt with, cable types to be

used, connections to be undone, ports to be

connected, etc.

:: Technician’s work order for stations that are not

prejumpered/patched

:: Work order feedback and activation (including

changes)

Highlights of work orders:

Administration of broadband

technology:

15

The administration of several grid map layers is an im-

portant functionality, especially for Metropolitan Area

Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). This

module enables the administration of georeferenced grid

maps in up to four different scales, without affecting the

speed of the system. The user can navigate from the sup-

raregional site down to the street layer.

The maps are laid over each other as pages organized in a

pyramid-like fashion, for instance layer 1: 1:200,000, layer

2: 1:50,000, layer 3: 1:5,000, layer 4: 1:500, and called up

according to zoom level. With the georeference function,

buildings and connections can be accurately positioned

according to GPS coordinates.

Depending on the zoom level selected, the system chan-

ges automatically to the smaller/higher scale and opens

the corresponding network area with the underlying grid

maps. In this manner, even large networks with numerous

sites remain transparent and can be quickly edited, since

only relevant network areas are actually called up.

Screenshot of a map on the scale of 1:5,000. Here the user can work directly on the street layer and create new objects or connections.

Three side-by-side map sections of the same metropolitan area network with different zoom levels

Grid map administration for four layers:

16

The schematic plan is an individually compilab-

le network overview which can show the rou-

tes of cables, fibers, wires or services from a cho-

sen start point to the corresponding end point.

Thanks to the active database connection and the spe-

cial network functionalities, this overview is far superior

to any CAD plan and offers the user a maximum of in-

formation and transparency. For instance, the complex

pathway of a service via multiplexer, media converter,

splitter and SDH/PDH technology can thus be very clear-

ly visualized. All the network objects included in the

graphic can be freely moved and arranged as desired.

The user may expand the depicted network section at any

time, e.g. by incorporating existing onward connections. It

is possible, for instance, to set up new route connections,

break splices, make new patches or perform patch reloca-

tion and jumpering – and all this within the framework of

a fully graphical overview. It only requires a few steps to

produce a clear, informative graphic which serves as a pat-

ching, jumpering and splicing plan for the technician and

actively helps him to remedy problems. The compiled plans

can of course be stored and processed further at any time.

The different calculation functions are a major highlight

of the schematic plan. In the PON sector, for instance, the

upstreams and downstreams of the different wavelengths

can be calculated and output as an Excel® file. The coax

sector allows level calculations and the results can be made

available in the graphic or in the form of an Excel® file.

This schematic plan depicts a route with detailed information about components, ports, splices and allocated services.

View of a schematic plan with three different zoom levels

Schematic overview plan:

View of an FTTH network with nodes and building connections. The duct routes can be accurately positioned by GPS.

17

The duct administration module supports the documen-

tation of all the usual outdoor duct types. Internal ducts

and cables can be placed inside existing ducts and edited

or cancelled.

In the geoschematic the pipes can be laid true to position

along the trench route; the occupancy or existing arran-

gement can be viewed, in the form of a graphic or text,

by clicking on the corresponding duct. The system can be

expanded by an FTTX module in order to represent optical

fiber access networks.

:: Route diagram shows unoccupied ducts in route

with installed cables

:: Administration of all duct types (single- or multi-

duct system)

:: Connections can be built up from building to

building, shaft to shaft, or shaft to building

:: Individual size selection for internal ducts

:: Cables can be assigned to the ducts immediately

or at a later date

:: The duct status can be shown directly in the

graphic

:: Removal of cables from the ducts or cancelling of

connections is possible at any time

In recent years the use of optical fiber in the access net-

work sector has been rapidly gaining ground. The different

technologies comprise, e.g., Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Fiber

to the Building (FTTB) or Fiber to the Curb (FTTC). The ad-

ditional FTTX module, which complements the duct mo-

dule, is designed for the convenient administration and

representation of all optical access network technologies.

An unlimited number of internal ducts, microducts or

Highlights of duct administration:

microduct bundles may be accommodated inside a duct.

Ducts and microducts can be cut at a branching point and

subsequently connected again to the microducts coming

from the building. If, for instance, one lays a cable from

a node to the building connection point, the system will

automatically identify the microduct into which the cable

needs to be placed in order to lead it to the desired con-

nection point. The treeview and a graphical cross-section

through the duct or microduct provide the user with a

detailed overview of the individual connections and cable

duct routes. In addition to the graphics, the module can

also generate Excel® lists which document the routes of

Administration of ducts and routes in WANs

and MANs:

Module for the administration of FTTX

structures:

Sectional view of duct and microduct routes with internal cables/fibers. The pathway of each individual object can be displayed from start to end point

18

cables in different ducts and microducts. The technology

employed here is not linked to specific manufacturers so

that all commercially available ducts or microducts may

be created and administered with the aid of this tool.

Planning module for ducts and FTTx :

This module covers the planning and implementation of

all duct and microduct connections. It supports the user

during the planning of new objects and, at the same time,

supplies information about where something new is cur-

rently being planned or implemented and by whom. The

module can be used, for instance, for laying new ducts

or cutting microducts and establishing the corresponding

interconnections. The realistic colouring of the microducts

greatly facilitates handling. All the planned data are in-

corporated into a planning database where printouts, in

Excel® format, can be generated for subcontractors or the

technician in charge. In addition, the user can obtain va-

rious detailed lists – such as construction lists, connection

lists, laying lists, or parts lists – which are also in Excel®

format and serve as an input into the cost calculation of

a project. As long as the planning work is still in progress

only the planner himself or an authorized staff member

will be allowed to make any changes. However, other per-

sons may have access for viewing. The planning concept

can be processed further, amended or cancelled again at

any time. When the tasks are completed, the project mo-

ves from “planned” to “active” and all objects change their

status accordingly.

Excel® printout of a planning concept in the FTTx sector including detailed listing of all required materials, work steps and connections

:: Enables the creation and administration of all types

of ducts, microducts and microduct bundles

:: Cutting of microducts and making new connections

in accordance with colour and connection type

:: Automatic or manual placing of fibers into micro-

ducts from start to end point

:: Creation of mass connections between nodes and

building connection points

:: Planning of an FTTx network with output of con-

struction lists, connection lists, laying and parts lists

:: Drawing up a calculation of construction and

material costs of a planned project

Highlights of the FTTx sector:

19

Sophisticated transmission technologies, like SDH or Next

Generation SDH, are today seen as a driving force of many

modern networks. They are characterized by high trans-

mission rates and more efficient use of existing structures.

Furthermore, they enable a good investment overview. For

the efficient administration of these highly complex tech-

nologies, Cable-Scout® has been equipped with a powerful

module package which possesses numerous special func-

tions and representation options. The major highlights of

this module include a route finding function, with various

search and optimization criteria, and autorouting.

:: Modelling of all 64KB, 2MB, 8MB, 34MB,140MB PDH

components

:: Modelling of all cross-connect nodes

:: Display of all XDM units (STM-1 to STM-n)

:: Display of all virtual containers (VC3, VC4, Ethernet...)

:: Available time slots of the route are shown

graphically

:: PDH: route finding 64kB / 2MB

:: SDH: route finding 2MB, 34MB, Ethernet, 155MB ...

:: Route finding includes both PDH and SDH nodes

:: List of found routes for selection (SDH / PDH com

ponents)

:: Number of cross-connects, length, etc.

:: n-ary installation of subracks in subracks

:: Administration of all Ethernet cards

:: Administration of virtual connections in SDH and

ATM clouds

:: Activating selected route for the switching order

:: The route’s available ports are displayed graphically

:: Manual switching through of a service or automatic

routing

:: Creation of a switching order as an Excel® file (XML

format)

:: Switching order feedback and transfer to actual

state

:: Customer notification list in the event of faults

involving cables, ports, components

Main features of this module:

View of two interconnected SDH cabinets with overview of installed equipment

View of an SDH cabinet with subracks and installed VC3/VC4 containers

SDH, Next Generation SDH and PDH

technology:

20

Planning module for Wide Area Net-

works and Metropolitan Area Networks:

The planning of new areas is an integral part of network

administration. With Cable-Scout® all the outdoor network

objects can be very quickly replanned, together with the cor-

responding cable connections. During the planning stage, the

system registers all newly entered buildings and cable con-

nections. Buildings, shafts and outdoor cables destined for

replanning can be entered directly in the geoschematic, while

the relevant connections, splices, breaks and repositioning of

splices are quickly created in the schematic plan.

All the planning concepts are stored in a history log where

they can be accessed and, if desired, processed further at any

time. When the user opens the network he is given an imme-

diate overview of the current planning concepts. After com-

pletion of the planning work, a detailed bill of materials/parts

list can be output in Exel® format, and this also serves as a

basis for cost calculation. The technician assigned to the job

is provided with a clearly set out work order which contains

all the required installations as well as splicing, jumpering and

patching information.

The system also offers scope for outsourcing the work to

another company or a subcontractor (multi-client capabili-

ty). This can be regulated individually through access rights.

It is an enormous advantage of this planning module that

the implemented changes are seamlessly integrated into the

existing network documentation and do not have to be fed in

separately and laboriously afterwards.

Module for the creation of additional

user attributes:

With this module the user can add extra information fields

for each existing Cable-Scout® object (e.g. components,

cabinet, room, etc.). Any additional information of impor-

tance to the user can be stored here and called up at any

time.

Planning and relocation module for Local

Area Networks:

This module is designed for the planning or relocation of

all objects and connections within an inhouse area. It sup-

ports the user with the planning of new objects in a Local

Area Network (LAN) and at the same time informs him

where and by whom something is being newly planned or

implemented. The user may, for instance, install new com-

ponents or create structured connections and patches.

During the planning process, the system creates a ticket

which keeps track of all operations, so that a correspon-

ding printout or work order can be generated when the

planning task has been completed. Furthermore, this func-

tional module is also used to administer the relocation of

individual network objects or entire groups, such as racks/

cabinets or rooms. For this purpose, the system creates a

clear workflow plan that describes the specified task se-

quence in detail.

21

Trouble ticketing:

This module extends the functions of customer admini-

stration. In the event of a disturbance or a planned dis-

connection of the route, the module lists all the customers

affected who can then be notified.

The customers receive a “trouble ticket”, also known as re-

medy log, which contains all the important information,

such as time period and reason for disconnection. This file

can be posted either automatically or manually by e-mail.

Access management – extended access

rights:

The access management module enables the specification

and administration of far-reaching access rights for every

object within the network, such as buildings, floor space,

cables, fibers, wires, services, ports, etc.

Depending on the level of authorization, the user, which

may by a subcontractor, is granted individual viewing and

processing rights for specific objects. If a user only has

partial rights to a cable, he will be able to view only the

corresponding wires or fibres.

The rest of the network is protected against unauthorized

viewing or access. The module is also particularly intere-

sting for customers who want to have special rights to the

fibers leased by them (dark fibers) because it gives them

the exclusive right to view and edit these fibers.

Customer, operator and owner admini-

stration:

This module serves to administer all customers, owners

and operators of network elements – e.g. buildings, floor

space, cabinets, cables, fibers, wires, services, etc. – tog-

ether with all the corresponding information. The module

registers each customer, owner or operator with their in-

dividual services and service groups, provides informati-

on on contact persons and accommodates an unlimited

number of documents, such as contracts, measurement

logs, SLAs, invoices, etc.

:: Reservation of cables, wires and fibers for a

customer

:: Evaluation of route lengths

:: Administration of switched services with detailed

route information (length, via which wires/fibers,

number of stations)

:: Length of individual fibers/wires of a customer’s

services can be exported to Excel®

:: Administration of service level agreements (SLAs)

:: Measurement logs, drawings and additional infor-

mation are storable for each route

:: Printing of customer-specific data, services, con-

tracts and documents with preview function

:: Display of contract information and contract costs

(non-recurrent/fixed costs)

:: Contract status (e.g. active, terminated) can be freely

defined

Highlights of the module:

22

Cable-Scout® has an open database structure which permits fast implementation of interfaces to any desired system. The

following interfaces are currently available; new links are added on a regular basis:

GIS interfaces:

Most companies running Wide Area or Metropolitan Area Networks employ GIS systems for the positionally accurate admi-

nistration of buildings and cabling. In order to be able to make active use of the already existing network information, Cable-

Scout® has been equipped with interfaces to leading providers, such as ESRI, Bentley Systems, Autodesk or Smallworld, and

this has already proved successful in numerous projects. The interface between Cable-Scout® and the applicable GIS system

transfers data on new stations, ducts, cables and route entities to a special editor where the user can see any new items

in detail. Subsequently he can start the procedure for accepting individual or complete data records. The viewer interface

represents an expansion of the standard interface and offers the user interactive navigation between the two systems. For

instance, if he clicks on any object in the GIS, it will be shown directly in Cable-Scout®.

Interface to cable monitoring systems:

Cable monitoring systems are designed for the permanent monitoring of optical fiber and copper cable networks. In the field of

optical fibers, for instance, this task relies on the constant measurement of the optical power and the attenuation of a reference

fiber. If a fault occurs, Cable-Scout® will receive a message and the system will then navigate automatically to the corresponding

place in the geoschematic. With the aid of the GPS coordinates, the fault can then be easily localized and remedied on the basis of

the information supplied by Cable-Scout®.

Interface to patch management systems:

CCable-Scout® has a powerful interface to innovative patch management systems. These systems monitor the relevant ports through check

strips attached to the components. Any actions to be performed or faulty connections are indicated on this check strip by flashing LEDs which are

integrated into the strip. A message is sent to Cable-Scout® at the same time. The following functions are covered:

1. Monitoring of port connections: The existing port connections of the components are constantly monitored. If a cable is removed or a

new one added without permission, the patch management system will immediately send an alarm message to Cable-Scout® where the corre-

sponding cabinet will then open and show the relevant ports marked in red. The user can now freely decide whether he agrees or disagrees with

the particular change. All the alarm messages are transferred to a special database and stored there in a log file.

:: Interfaces

23

2. Documentation of existing ports and ports to be connected: When the system is started for the first time, the user has the option to

input all the existing port connections into Cable-Scout® and set up connections there. He can then decide whether he wants to accept individual

or all connections directly in Cable-Scout®. New connections are also reported directly and can immediately be incorporated into the current

documentation.

3. Change Management: Cable-Scout® can also be used for creating switching orders which are sent directly to the components. The user

only needs to follow the flashing directions in the cabinet where all the connections to be made are indicated one after the other. Faulty connec-

tions are hardly possible because this would be shown immediately. Each correctly completed work step is directly incorporated into the existing

documentation.

Interface to the Nokia® network management system:

This allows the transfer of data from the Nokia® PDH system (DN2 Node Manager) for further processing. New routes,

services, etc. can thus be planned more easily and error-free. The interface to the Nokia® Node Manager ensures the bidirec-

tional data exchange between the systems.

Interface overview:

Links to external software are easily possible at any time thanks to Cable-Scout’s® open structure. Below see an overview of

already implemented interfaces:

Mobile Devices

· Windows Mobile 6.1

GIS Systems

· ESRI· Smallworld

· Bentley· Autodesk

· Google Earth

Active Systems

· Nokia Node Manager· SNMP· WNI

Cable Monitoring Systems

· Lancier Monitoring

Patch Management Systems

TKM – FUTURE-PATCH®

24

:: Summary

Cable-Scout® is a cable management software system developed especially for the documentation and planning of Wide Area,

Metropolitan Area, Access, and Local Area Networks. The system covers the management of all network infrastructures and trans-

mission technologies and administers these at the physical, logical, and virtual layer.

The modular design enables the customer to choose his own individual cable management software on the basis of standardized

functional modules. Expansions are possible at any time by corresponding modification of the licence file. The big difference com-

pared with conventional systems is that Cable-Scout® has its own powerful graphics and does not need to rely on external CAD or

drawing programs for network administration. This independence offers the user decisive advantages in terms of functional variety,

ease of operation, transparency and speed.

The entire information from throughout the network is stored in a central database and can be called up by authorized staff

from any company location. Any possible disturbances in the network can thus be remedied quickly and cost-effectively. During

day-to-day network administration Cable-Scout® supports the user with a variety of special functions, such as plausibility checks,

route finding, capacity and utilization statistics, work orders, different computation options in the PON and coax sector, as well

as numerous planning options. Troublesome searching and processing of documents is completely eliminated with Cable-Scout®;

changes or planning modifications can be carried out in just a few steps. More efficient network administration, higher network

availability and cost savings for the planning and construction of new network areas ensure that Cable-Scout® will have paid for

itself within a very short time.

:: System-wide administration of Wide Area, Metropolitan Area, Access and Local Area Networks

:: Administration of all network topologies, transmission technologies and connection systems (optical and electrical)

:: Cable-Scout’s® modular structure allows individual compilation of the system

:: Powerful interfaces to leading GIS, cable monitoring and patch management systems

:: Even technologies that are highly complex and difficult to document, such as SDH or FTTX, can be comprehensively

recorded and clearly represented

:: Innovative functionalities, such as route finding, plausibility checks, computation options in the PON and coax sector,

or autorouting support the user during day-to-day administration

:: The planning modules enable the replanning of entire network areas, including the output of detailed work specifi-

cations for construction in the form of construction, connection and parts lists. This also provides a basis for the calcu-

lation of project costs.

:: Graphical representation independent from CAD and drawing programs offers the user decisive advantages in terms of

functional variety, ease of operation, transparency and speed.

:: The system is easy to learn and operate with a correspondingly high level of acceptance by staff

Overview of Cable-Scout’s® advantages:

25

:: Our spectrum of services

Customer satisfaction has top priority for our company. A satisfied customer is the best recommendation for us and our

products. Therefore we support our customers and partners with a variety of competent services to guarantee successful

Cable-Scout® projects.

:: 1. Consulting:

• In cooperation with you we analyse your requirements and advise you on the optimum application

of Cable-Scout®

• Joint development of a project plan and systematic nomenclatures for the different network objects

• We accompany you throughout the entire project phase; successful implementation is therefore

guaranteed

:: 2. Training:

• We regularly offer training, from basic through to advanced level, at our modern training center

• Training in special fields such as FTTx, SDH/PDH or broadband technology

• Project-related training for administrators, planners, technicians, etc.

:: 3. Customized services:

• Installation of Cable-Scout® on individual server environments

• Transfer and integration of network data from other cable management systems (data from almost

all commercially available systems have already been transferred)

• Entering and migration of customer networks from databases, Excel®, paper formats, etc.

• Programming of interfaces with corresponding data acceptance

• Creation of individual functional modules

• Creation of required objects, like components, cables, racks/cabinets, etc.

:: 4. Maintenance and support:

• Support Hotline and immediate assistance in the event of a problem

• Remote maintenance of the customer’s system

• Regular software updates

• Protected customer area on our website with current information, videos, downloads, test systems ...

The four cornerstones of our customer-oriented services are:

26

Adidas AG - world of sports ~ Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH ~ Amt für Informatik Appenzell ~ Aschaffenburger Versor-

gungsbetriebe GmbH ~ beat küng ENGINEERING GmbH ~ Cablecom GmbH ~ Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund ~ E.ON

Westfalen Weser AG ~ EBM Telematik AG ~ Eichsfelder E- und Wasserversorgungs GmbH ~ Elektrizitätswerk Altdorf AG

~ Elektrizitätswerk Mittelbaden AG ~ Energie AG Oberösterreich ~ Energie u. Wasserversorgung Bautzen ~ Energie- u.

Wasserversorgung Bruchsal GmbH ~ Energie Wasser Luzern ~ Energieversorgung Hildesheim GmbH ~ Energieversorgung

Leverkusen GmbH ~ Erdgas Verkaufs- GmbH ~ ESWE Versorgungs AG ~ Etschwerke AG ~ E-Werk Mittelbaden AG & Co.KG ~

Fairenergie GmbH ~ Fibrecom AG ~ Fischer Meile Engineering AG ~ Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück GmbH ~ Gas und E-Werk

Singen ~ Gemeindewerke Schübelbach ~ Gruppen-Gas u. E-Werk Bergstrasse AG ~ Halberstadtwerke GmbH ~ Industrielle

Betriebe Interlaken ~ Industrielle Betriebe Langenthal ~ Kabelfernsehen Bödeli AG ~ Kantonsspital St.Gallen ~ Kernkraft-

werk Krümmel ~ Kraftwerke Mehrum ~ LewTelnet GmbH ~ Localnet AG ~ Lux Connect ~ LVM Versicherungen ~ MIBRAG ~

Netaachen GmbH ~ NSNW AG ~ Oberhessische Versorgungsbetriebe AG ~ OMV AG ~ OÖ. Ferngas Netz GmbH ~ Primacom

GmbH ~ Sankt Galler Stadtwerke ~ Saphir Group Networks AG ~ Schleswiger Stadtwerke GmbH ~ Stadt Chur ~ Stadtwerk

Haßfurt GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Aachen AG STAWAG ~ Stadtwerke Aalen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Ahlen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke

Annaberg-Buchholz Energie AG ~ Stadtwerke Buchen GmbH & Co.KG ~ Stadtwerke Buchholz GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Bühl

GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Buxtehude GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Crailsheim GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Deggendorf GmbH ~ Stadtwerke

Ettlingen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Forchheim GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Frankenthal GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Freising GmbH ~ Stadtwer-

ke Fürstenfeldbruck GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Gaggenau GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Gengenbach GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Gronau GmbH ~

Stadtwerke Hall i.T. GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Hameln GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Hanau GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Hof GmbH ~ Stadtwerke

Jülich GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Konstanz GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Krefeld AG ~ Stadtwerke Kufstein GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Landau

a.d.I. GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Langen ~ Stadtwerke Lünen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Marburg GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Neu-Isenburg

~ Stadtwerke Neunburg GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Neuwied GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Passau GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Pfarrkirchen ~

Stadtwerke Plattling ~ Stadtwerke Ratingen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Gmünd GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall

GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Schwaz GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Schwedt GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Schweinfurt GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Sindel-

fingen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Stade GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Trier GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Tübingen GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Völklingen

GmbH ~ Stadtwerke Weinheim GmbH ~ Star Energiewerke GmbH & Co.KG ~ SÜC Energie und H2O GmbH ~ SVO Celle

Energie GmbH ~ Technische Betriebe Wil ~ Technische Werke Friedrichshafen GmbH ~ Technische Werke Kaiserslautern

GmbH ~ Telemaxx Telekommunikations- GmbH ~ transpower stro,übertragungs gmbh ~ Vattenfall Europe Mining AG ~

Vattenfall Netcom GmbH ~ Vaud Télécom - DSIT ~ Vereinigte Wertach Werke GmbH ~ Versorgungsbetriebe Hannoversch

Münden GmbH ~ Ville de Luxembourg ~ VSE-Net Saarbrücken GmbH ~ Wasser- u. Schifffahrtsamt Minden ~ Wasser- und

Schifffahrtsamt Rendsburg ~ Wasserwerke Zug AG ~ Wiederaufarbeitungsanlage Karlsruhe - WAK GmbH ~ Wingas GmbH &

Co. KG ~ Zentralklinik Bad Berka ~ Zwickauer Energieversorgungs GmbH ~ and many more.

Excerpt from our list of references:

Excerpt from our list of references

27

28

© 2010 by JO Software Engineering GmbH. All rights reserved.

ImprintThis brochure describes Cable-Scout’s® numerous functionalities and advantages. However, the best insight

into the capabilities of a software is always obtained by a live presentation. This can take place, as a first step,

via the Internet or directly at your offices.

We will present all the product highlights to you and answer all your questions in the context of your require-

ments. We will of course be happy to advise you on the optimum application and integration of our cable

management system. To arrange a suitable date and time please contact us under the following address:

JO Software Engineering GmbH | Cable Management and Network Planning Software

Türlensteg 5-7 | 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd | Germany

Tel.: -49 - (0) 7171 30180 | Fax: -49 - (0) 7171 38982 | marketing@josoftware.com | http://www.josoftware.com