CO overview

The network path information in FTTx networks is created with this tabular fiber-path overview. The overview can be used to check all buildings to be connected.

A prerequisite for a correct CO overview is the assignment of the FO terminator to a switching point.

Procedure

Start the workflow in Workflow Explorer.

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Select the switching point or a terminator as the start point.

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The CO overview can also be started in the Overviews/reports menu item of the Switching point or FO terminator forms.

The CO overview / tabular fiber-path overview is opened.
Information on the start point and corresponding components:

The "Start patch (CO)" column is only displayed if there is at least one Start patch. It shows either the connector (when patching to another connector) or the technical port (when patching to a technical port).

Information on cables, ducts and closures:

Information on the end point, path length and attenuation values:

Within this list, individual objects can be filtered as desired. Right-click on the column name to open the filter:

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These options can be used to enter the filter options:

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The filters can be removed individually mceclip10.pngor all in one stepmceclip9.png.
Output of the list
The CO overview can be exported to an Excel table or output on a printer.
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