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Table of Contents
1. INOVA GIS Platform......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. What is INOVA GIS Platform?................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Whom is it for?......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1. References ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Benefits.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Platform Architecture ............................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Database ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6. Middle tier (INOVA GIS Server (IGS))..................................................................................... 6
1.6.1. Scalability......................................................................................................................... 6
1.6.2. Redundancy..................................................................................................................... 6
1.6.3. Long Transactions ........................................................................................................... 6
1.6.4. Versioning........................................................................................................................ 7
1.6.5. Object Locking................................................................................................................. 7
1.6.6. Project work flow.............................................................................................................. 7
1.6.7. Offline file project synchronization................................................................................... 7
1.6.8. User Access rights........................................................................................................... 7
1.6.9. Tracking of historical changes ......................................................................................... 8
1.6.10. Middle tire application logic ............................................................................................. 8
1.6.11. WMS/WFS MAP Server................................................................................................... 9
1.6.12. Service-oriented architecture (SOA)................................................................................ 9
1.6.13. Linq2SQL custom data model ......................................................................................... 9
1.6.14. Integration support........................................................................................................... 9
1.6.15. Location and address system support............................................................................. 9
1.7. Presentation, planning and editing (Client) tier ..................................................................... 10
1.7.1. TeleCAD-GIS................................................................................................................. 10
1.7.2. TCG Map-Optics............................................................................................................ 10
1.7.3. IPLAN Map .................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.4. GIS portal....................................................................................................................... 11
1.7.5. Viewing content using third party software (Google Earth) ........................................... 11
1.7.6. Viewing and editing using mobile devices..................................................................... 12
1.7.7. Maps support ................................................................................................................. 12
1.7.8. Search support .............................................................................................................. 12
1.8. INOVA TeleCAD-GIS ............................................................................................................ 14
1.8.1. What is TeleCAD-GIS?.................................................................................................. 14
1.8.2. Whom is it for?............................................................................................................... 14
1.8.3. Modules ......................................................................................................................... 14
1.8.4. Features......................................................................................................................... 15
1.8.5. OTDR Trace .................................................................................................................. 24
1.8.6. Fiber trace - finding the shortest available path between arbitrary nodes..................... 25
1.8.7. Net Analyst .................................................................................................................... 26
1.8.8. TeleCAD-GIS Screenshots............................................................................................ 28

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1. INOVA GIS PLATFORM
1.1.WHAT IS INOVA GIS PLATFORM?
It’s a centralized Enterprise GIS (Geographical Information System) that enables seamless data
access for any number of different departments within business organization and beyond.
Data can be accessed for viewing, analyzing, editing. Apart from that, data can be presented to wider
audience with the possibility to control: what type of data and to what extent it will be presented.
Thanks to the IGS (INOVA GIS Server), platform enables virtually unlimited number of concurrent
users.
The platform is scalable so it can be adjusted to meet the needs of companies that vary in sizes. This
makes it affordable for companies ranging from small to very large. It also allows gradual expansion of
the system over time.
It is open in its nature and as such can be easily integrated with other OSS/BSS (operation/business
support systems).
1.2.WHOM IS IT FOR?
INOVA GIS Platform is made having specifically in mind telecommunications companies that among
their assets have networks of: fiber-optic cables, copper cables, coaxial cables and conduits.
1.2.1.REFERENCES
Some of our customers are: Telekom Serbia, Telenor, m:tel Banja Luka, m:tel Podgorica, EMS …
1.3.BENEFITS
Any company that utilizes OSP/ISP (cables, conduits, manholes, distribution frames etc.) will benefit
from INOVA GIS Platform because it enables entire network to be documented in one place. This is,
no doubt, much better solution than having documentation scattered around in different files or even
paper documentation, not to mention that analyzing or updating changes in such documentation is a
daunting task.
On the other hand, when you have centralized Enterprise GIS, these actions are not just faster and
easier but they are absolutely accurate. There is no danger that you have missed to update some
document. Update is made in one place only (GIS database) and all documentation and reports are
generated from that single source. Also, various analyses can be made over the up-to-date database.
1.4.PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE
Three tier architectural design pattern was applied for INOVA TCG Platform making it a modular
software package with clearly defined:
1. Data tier
2. Middle (Server) tier
3. Presentation and editing (Client) tier

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1.5.DATABASE
Platform is implemented with Oracle 12c Standard Edition.
No additional spatial cartridge is required!
Spatial capabilities are achieved using INOVA GIS Server (IGS). IGS is described further in text.
Data is stored in Oracle tables making it visible to various third-party tools such as Crystal Reports,
ESRI ArcView…

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1.6.MIDDLE TIER (INOVA GIS SERVER (IGS))
IGS is designed as a cluster of application servers coordinated by load balancing server. All
communication between clients and database goes through IGS.
Features:
1.6.1.SCALABILITY
APP servers can be deployed into a cluster configuration, thus providing scalability by adding more
processors or more memory to cluster units and/or by adding more units to a cluster configuration.
This way it is possible to add required number of application servers to meet the needs in case of
increased demand. Scaling, as well as server update, is performed live without any interruption to the
system, thus reducing the downtime to a zero.
Cluster architecture has made number of concurrent client users that connect to database virtually
unlimited.
This is true for users that are viewing database as well as for those who are editing it.
For Telecommunication Company, this means that there are no limits in amount of workforce that can
be engaged on database editing while others are viewing that same database. Limitation is only in
number of purchased licenses.
1.6.2.REDUNDANCY
Full time server availability is of paramount importance. IGS components can be configured to
provide server redundancy to insure safe failover in case of failure caused by power shortage,
natural disaster, fire... The downtime is reduced to a zero.
1.6.3.LONG TRANSACTIONS
Communication between a client user and the database is conducted over a long transaction. A
long transaction is a transaction that includes many database (short) transactions while avoiding

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locks in the database. Long transactions are a necessity in case of editing geographical data by
multiple concurrent editors because locking mechanisms of short transactions (that ensure data
consistency) would prevent other users from simultaneously accessing the data that is edited by
another user until such user completes the task. Since editing of geographical data can take up
quite some time it would significantly restrict other users from accessing the data. On the other
hand, long transactions allow the access to multiple simultaneous users to a same area without
locking while potential conflicts are handled by other means (see the next passage).
1.6.4.VERSIONING
Since long transactions avoid locks in the database, another method must be in place to detect
and resolve potential conflicts between multiple concurrent client users and to insure data
consistency. This is achieved by implementing versioning and optimistic concurrency
control method.
Besides its main goal, versioning also enables engineers and technicians to create different
design options (versions) and test them against the database before selecting the final design.
Number of versions is not limited. Once the final design is chosen all others designs (versions) are
dropped.
1.6.5.OBJECT LOCKING
Telecommunications infrastructure objects within GIS database can be locked to prevent users
from editing them. Furthermore, locking can be imposed from other systems. This is especially
important in case of integration with other systems because those systems can prevent changes
or removal of the objects that they themselves depend on, thus ensuring the data consistency
across the systems.
1.6.6.PROJECT WORK FLOW
Another example of versioning implementation, this time with the goal to achieve the project
workflow:
An engineer or a technician (appointed with user rights to edit) creates a project, downloads
required telecommunications network elements and edits them. Upon completion of the work he
sends the data for audit. Data is sent to the database (version is created) but they are only visible
to the person appointed with user rights to audit. He can either finally accept the project (commit)
at which point the changes become visible to all other users or he can choose to return the project
for further editing. This sending of project back and forth between the editor and the auditor goes
on (effectively creating version of a version of a version...) until the auditor is satisfied with the
results of editor's work. (Note: single user can play both roles. See: User Access rights).
1.6.7.OFFLINE FILE PROJECT SYNCHRONIZATION
IGS enables work in offline mode (another benefit from long transactions). This means that user
can download objects from database than edit them without being connected to the database.
After completion of work user once again connects to the database and sends in the changes. At
this point IGS detects and resolves all conflicts, if they occur, making sure that the integrity of the
database is maintained.
1.6.8.USER ACCESS RIGHTS
As previously said, users from various departments can access database. These users can be
assigned with different access rights based on:
1. Territory,

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2. Type of infrastructure (optics, conduit, route),
3. Type of job (add new, edit existing, delete existing),
4. Type of project (new design, as-built…),
5. Role (edit, audit, admin)
Authentication is accomplished by MS Active Directory integration.
1.6.9.TRACKING OF HISTORICAL CHANGES
For every single object in GIS database following information is recorded:
 Object is CREATED (when, by whom, who was the auditor)
 Object is EDITED (when, by whom, who was the auditor)
 Object is DELETED from GIS database (so it is no more visible but even deleted objects are
still available for the administrators with previously stated information)
1.6.10. MIDDLE TIRE APPLICATION LOGIC
All application (business) logic is positioned on IGS. This has several advantages. For example:
any change (update) in business logic will immediately affect all client users regardless of their
own update status.
Also, this way IGS is in effect turned into a gate keeper who insures that all data that goes into
database is correct. Rollback is enabled. If there are any errors during the process of sending data
to database everything goes back to the state it was in before sending. Message with errors is
displayed to user. After resolving errors user can one again send data to database.
Consistency checks
First level of data validation is performed on the main tool level (TeleCAD-GIS) in an offline mode.
Second level of data validation is performed on a middle tier level (by INOVA GIS Server) while
attempting to update the database.
The checks on a main tool level (TeleCAD-GIS) ensure that the infrastructure objects are going to
be correctly represented, as defined by object model, ensuring the software to accurately perform
tasks described in this specification. These checks are performed by user at any given time during
the work on the infrastructure.
There are several different types of checks that cover different types of possible errors:
 Unique ID corruption
 Geometry related errors
 Topology related errors
 Logical errors
INOVA GIS Server performs same these tasks during the transfer of data to the database once
again (in case they were forgotten to be performed by the user or in case the editing was made by
another tool).
At the same time INOVA GIS Server also detects and resolves conflicts that can occur when
different users attempt to edit the same set of data.
Upon detection of errors/conflict, the user is informed about the errors by displaying error
messages that describe the error in question.

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1.6.11. WMS/WFS MAP SERVER
INOVA GIS platform can be integrated with any internet mapping server that supports OGC WMS
and WFS standards. Commonly, GeoServer (http://geoserver.org/) as de facto standard for open
source mapping servers is used mapping server. GeoServer can be implemented in various
configurations: one server, several parallel servers, load balanced servers etc.
Some Telecom initial configuration assumes 2 parallel instances of GeoServer on 2 servers with
common data source (four GeoServer instances in total). GeoServer configuration is highly
scalable and it will be adapted to meet specific Telecom needs.
1.6.12. SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE (SOA)
All functionalities of INOVA GIS platform may be exposed as services to external applications and
systems. That includes: services for data read, reporting services, schematic diagram generation,
maps generation. Services are usually accessible via web (as REST or SOAP services) but they
can be adapted to any service oriented technology.
1.6.13. LINQ2SQL CUSTOM DATA MODEL
Data model is easily extendable
1.6.14. INTEGRATION SUPPORT
INOVA GIS Platform is based on contemporary technologies and as such offers multiple options for
integration with other systems.
Integrations can be performed: on a database level (mapping tables, procedures, db links), on a
middle tier level (COM, message queues, web services) or on a client level (web services).
TeleCAD GIS has prepared mechanisms for integration with other systems, most often logical
inventory. They consist of several parts:
- Web services for accessing other system objects and generally for communication with other
system,
- User interface module for visual representation of data and objects from other system,
- Mapping tables on database level for mapping between GIS and other system objects.
Inova GIS platform has general work order API for receiving messages / work orders from other
systems and propagation of appropriate response (status of particular work order).
Beside built in mechanisms, customized integration solutions will be developed in order to fulfill
specific client needs.
1.6.15. LOCATION AND ADDRESS SYSTEM SUPPORT
Most node objects contain address data attributes: ODFs, MDFs, manholes, poles etc. If infrastructure
node object is inside location (building) it inherits its address.
Address has default structure: country / municipality / city / street / number which can be expanded
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Inova GIS platform will not maintain separate address system, it will be integrated with Telecom
address system. Addresses will be available in GIS via drop down lists and free address entrance will
be forbidden.
Additionally to address, every GIS object belongs to specific organizational unit of Telecom.
Organizational units may be in separate hierarchy with Telecom on top and lower level units below or
they can be merged with address hierarchy structure.
Locations will be maintained by Oracle UIM (hierarchy, creation and modification of locations). Inova
GIS will add spatial component (geometry coordinates) to locations and represent them as building
base polygons. Locations will be presented in Inova GIS clients in hierarchical tree structure together
with map presentation.
1.7.PRESENTATION, PLANNING AND EDITING (CLIENT) TIER
Data (infrastructure) stored in the GIS database can be accessed in many ways. What tools shall be
used depends on the type of user (engineer, manager...) as well as on their intention (editing, viewing,
presenting, analyzing...). Tools can be:
1. TeleCAD-GIS (designing, editing, maintaining, viewing)
2. TCG Map Optics - Custom WEB and Desktop Client User control
3. IPAN Map – web application for planning and analysis
4. Viewing content using Web Browser (data is presented through GIS Portal)
5. Viewing content using third party software (Google Earth)
6. Viewing content using mobile devices
1.7.1.TELECAD-GIS
TeleCAD-GIS is the main and most comprehensive tool for working with the telecommunications
infrastructure, generating reports and documentation etc. It comes as a standalone product or as a
part of INOVA GIS Platform. TeleCAD-GIS is what clients (mostly engineers) see while they work with
the telecommunications infrastructure including working with GIS database.
1.7.2.TCG MAP-OPTICS
It is a component of TeleCAD-GIS. Nevertheless, it is also available as a standalone application. It is a
tool intended for direct viewing, analysing and downloading of data stored in GIS database. It has
similar functions when used as a standalone application as it does when used within TeleCAD-GIS.
TCG MAP-Optics is primarily intended for engineers that analyse GIS database existing state (as-
built). This component gives easy to understand view of the GIS infrastructure, enables better
understanding and speeds up decision making process.
It has the Map view and the Schematic Diagram view.
Map view enables fast and easy navigation and spatial awareness while schematic view enables
viewing of selected infrastructure accompanied by a powerful set of analytic tools. Map and schematic
view are dynamically linked meaning that at any given point we can locate object on the Map by
selecting it on the Schema and vice versa. Map component can be integrated with popular Internet
mapping services (OpenStreet, Google Maps, Bing…) which can be used as underlying maps. Other
base maps of different type provided by purchaser can also be used.
Basic functionalities of TCG MAP-Optics are:

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 Ability to choose between different views: (actual view - depicting the true geolocation of all
elements; resolve overlapping mode (automatically generated) – showing cables and node
elements side by side making them easily accessible)
 Overview of splicing fiber names and general data quality
 Detailed splicing view within node elements
 Automatic generation of complex schemas (three different algorithms plus ability to manually
organize schemas; saving schemas as an external file (convenient for collaboration between
users))
 Filtering by various criteria (all the way down to the single fiber)
 Tracing the available path (on a fiber level) between two or more arbitrary locations.
 Direct access to OTDR trace option (ability to geo-locate object or event and present it on a
Map accompanied with exact GPS coordinates).
1.7.3.IPLAN MAP
It is interactive web application that supports planning and analysis of telecommunications
infrastructure capacity. Spatial analysis enables you to identify and quantify implications and influence
of your decisions. IPLAN Map can be accessed with any standard web browser (no need for any
additional plugins). Whenever you look at the map, you start to turn the image into information, you
evaluate and make decisions. However, often, it is not that obvious which solution is the best just by
looking at the map. There can be overwhelming quantity of displayed data. Data Analysis Tools enable
you to perceive data quantitatively as well as their relations, showing them on the map, in the tables
and various graphs. Based on these tools, decision you reach has more quality than the one based
solely on observing the map itself.
1.7.4.GIS PORTAL
GIS portal can be accessed with any web browser (no need for any additional plugins). It is used for
viewing data stored in GIS database. This is very valuable to people without required technical
knowledge that is otherwise needed to operate tools such as TeleCAD-GIS. It is possible to control
what type of information will be presented. Information can be presented internally within a company
or publicly over the internet.
Engineers get a quick overview of existing infrastructure throughout the web, workers in the sale get a
quick overview of all the nearest available capacity and management gets a set of reports
implemented through thematic maps.
GIS Portal can be integrated with popular Internet services for maps (Google, Bing, Open Street ...)
which can be used as base maps to view GIS content.
GIS Portal allows searching of all elements of the infrastructure (distribution frames, optical
interconnections, leased cables, etc.) according to different criteria and their position on the map.
It allows import of additional maps and GIS layers: an administrative division (municipality, populated
areas ...), infrastructure from other domains (water supply network, power network, gas ...), cadastral
maps, etc.
It contains a set of predefined tabular reports as well as reports in the form of thematic maps. Reports
are configurable; no additional programming is needed to add new reports.
1.7.5.VIEWING CONTENT USING THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE (GOOGLE EARTH)
GIS data can be published as a KML stream. This makes it possible to view data using Google Earth
application.
All the objects from the GIS database are presented as defined within Internet map server. There is no
need for additional activities in the form of exporting or the preparation of objects. The data is
distributed in the real time to the Google Earth clients in the KML format. Conversion between different
coordinate systems is performed automatically by INOVA GIS Server (IGS).
Google Earth application enables remarkable presentation of the infrastructure overlying the 3D
terrain. Access to the basic group of the description data is supported.

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1.7.6.VIEWING AND EDITING USING MOBILE DEVICES
GIS database can be viewed on mobile devices using any standard web browser.
Also, object model is provided for Trimble GPS devices. This way, field workers can assign
telecommunications infrastructure objects (defined in the model) to a surveyed location or path during
the field survey process itself. This way surveyed paths instantly become cables, conduits etc. and
locations become splice points, ODFs, telephone poles, Manholes etc.
Right there on the field, in an offline mode, infrastructure can be observed, properties can be edited
and new objects can be added.
Process is completed upon the return from the field to the office by exporting surveyed data to
TeleCAD-GIS. TeleCAD-GIS is then used to analyze data, fill in additional information (e.g. splicing)
and update the GIS database.
1.7.7.MAPS SUPPORT
All stated clients are WMS clients; all WMS servers are fully supported.
Main tool maps support
Main tool has the ability to include base maps into the main drawing (situation plan). These maps can
be raster or vector based. Maps can be inserted from various sources: local hard drive; file servers;
intranet or Internet map services. Maps can be automatically inserted at a user’s request directly at the
place of user’s current attention (i.e. on the area displayed by the active screen). Each base map
segment is correctly positioned at its respective geographical coordinates forming a continuous map.
Such maps are positioned on layers and their appearance can be adjusted (edited) according to user’s
needs: switch on and off; adjust transparency; change color; etc.
Other tools maps support
Other tools (Map (viewer), TCG Map-Optics, OTDR Trace,) have the ability to include base maps in
their views and combine them with the infrastructure.
Maps supply
INOVA does not provide base maps (aerial images, satellite images, etc.) other than those freely
available on the Internet, namely OpenStreet maps.
However, the system has the full capacity of using base maps provided by online services or any other
source. In this case API (provided by these services) is required.
Conversion between different coordinate systems
Software includes the system that automatically performs conversion between different coordinate
systems (when necessary) and at the same time allows these conversions to be executed at a user’s
request.
Map display control
Maps of different resolution are displayed depending on a zoom level.
Calibration
TeleCAD-GIS includes raster module that (among other) can be used for calibration of scanned base
maps (removing distortions, scaling and geo-positioning). Maps processed by the calibration tool are
instantly ready to be inserted into a single drawing and are automatically positioned on their respective
coordinates.
1.7.8.SEARCH SUPPORT
Search is supported on several levels:

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 TeleCAD GIS drawing level: search based on any attribute or combination of attributes.
 OpticView: search on database level. Currently supports fiber and optical cable path search
on any attribute.
 IPlan map search on SHP layer or database level on any attribute. Attributes available for
search are defined by configuration through administrative panel.
Search functionalities can be further expanded based on client requests.

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1.8.INOVA TELECAD-GIS
1.8.1.WHAT IS TELECAD-GIS?
TeleCAD-GIS is a software application for planning, designing, analyzing, documenting and
maintaining telecommunications infrastructure (fiber-optics, copper, conduit, coaxial...). It uses
AutoCAD (or AutoCAD MAP 3D) as an underlying platform upon which it builds industry specific tools
and expends it with an object model of telecommunications objects.
TeleCAD-GIS is a flagship product of INOVA and serves as a INOVA GIS Platform main client tool, at
the same time it can be used outside the platform environment as a standalone tool.
1.8.2.WHOM IS IT FOR?
TeleCAD-GIS can be used as:
• a standalone application or.
• as a part of much wider system - INOVA GIS Platform (enterprise GIS).
TeleCAD-GIS (Standalone)
In this case TeleCAD-GIS is suitable for all those business subjects that don’t have the need for
keeping their data in a centralized GIS database. These include design companies, telecom
subcontractors, smaller companies, freelance engineers etc.
INOVA GIS Platform (enterprise GIS)
As a part of the platform, TeleCAD-GIS is used to maintain, view and analyze complex
telecommunications networks. Multiple concurrent users can edit data at the same time, collaborate on
projects, exchange project related data etc. All this makes it perfect for companies that own OSP/ISP
facilities, making maintenance, analysis and presentation of such data very efficient.
1.8.3.MODULES
TeleCAD-GIS is modular software application. Customer can choose the modules most suitable for
their needs. This makes it affordable for various types of our clients ranging from small design bureaus
to large scale multinational companies. Purchase only those modules that are necessary for your
specific needs.
TeleCAD-GIS comprises following modules:
 Basic modules – (required)
 Route module
 Project management module
 Prepress module
 General tools module
 Reports
 Raster module – (optional)
 Conduit module – (optional)
 Copper module – (optional)
 Fiber Optics module – (optional)
 HFC module – (optional)
 EMI – (optional, also available as a standalone application)
 OTDR module – (optional, also available as a standalone application)

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Basic module
Basic module includes: pathway, project management, prepress and general tools module
accompanied by various basic functions required to run these and other modules (e.g. drawing tools,
layers management, automatic numbering of network elements, reporting tools…).
Raster module
Raster module is used for cartographic material processing (calibration and geo-referencing) and work
with raster images in general.
It includes algorithms (tools) for removal of distortions that occur during the scanning process of paper
documentation or distortions that are consequence of storing conditions (e.g. high level of humidity).
Conduit module
Conduit module is used to design, document, analyze and maintain telecommunications conduit
network. It supports representation of network elements such as: duct bank, conduit, inner ducts,
sheeting ducts manholes etc. Cables and ducts are pulled through larger size ducts using intuitive GUI
of manhole butterfly diagram and/or trench cross section diagram. Manhole butterfly diagram is also
used to arrange infrastructure elements on the walls of a manhole. Schematic diagram of conduit
network enables analysis, filtering and routing.
Copper module
Copper module is used to design, document, analyze and maintain network of telecommunications
copper cables. It supports representation of network elements such as: exchange, cables, splice
points, slack loops, termination points, NIDs, public telephones, utility poles etc. Some of the
automated tools included in this module are: network optimization (optimization of: cable capacity,
splice case type…), splicing tools (manual and automatic splicing), topology analyzer etc.
Fiber Optics module
Fiber Optics module is used to design, document, analyze and maintain fiber optic
telecommunications networks. It supports presentation of network elements such as: distribution
frames, splice points, slack loops, fiber optical cables (down to each individual fiber) etc. Fiber optic
network can be viewed, analyzed, filtered and edited using automatically generated schematic
diagram. Module also implements Intuitive GUI for editing, modeling and splicing node elements
(ODF, splice…).
OTDR module
Using this module, results of OTDR (Optical time-domain reflectometer) measurements are processed
and location of the outage is displayed on the map. OTDR module can be integrated with RFTS
monitoring (Remote Fiber Test System).
Fiber trace module
Module finds optimal technical solution to connect to locations.
Net Analyst module
Module helps engineer to create optimal solutions for reconstruction of old copper networks with goal
to reduce subscriber loop length.
EMI (Electromagnetic interference calculation)
Module for calculation of electromagnetic impact of high power lines and railway electric traction
facilities on copper cables telecommunications lines.
1.8.4.FEATURES
Software can represent telecommunication infrastructure elements and supporting facilities in such
way so that they depict the actual geometry - as it is positioned on the field in the real world. This
means that all infrastructure elements can be geolocated and presented on top of base-maps, be it
vector or raster. As minimum, system supports use of following formats of vector and raster maps:
DWG, DXF, TIFF, JPG and ECW.

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Symbols
TeleCAD-GIS supports associating symbols with objects, i.e. network objects can be represented with
symbols - DWG block, embedded SVG file or image file (PNG, JPG…) depending on a place of use.
Layers
The system provides multilayer support. Objects displayed on the map and/or site plan (DWG
drawing) are arranged into layers.
In the DWG drawing each infrastructure element type has its own default layer whose appearance can
be controlled by the user. It is possible to use more than one source file (as basemap) within the
project with corresponding transparency, overlapping regardless of the file type (vector or raster).
Layers can be excluded/included at will (on/off).
On the map (database), every object type (e.g. FO splice) within respective infrastructure type (e.g.
FO network) is positioned on its own layer. Then, grouping is done by type of network (e.g. FO
network) with the goal of simplifying map display management.
Administrator defines the rules governing the placement of elements on the individual layers as well as
their style and colors. Layers visibility can be managed by user.
Network elements can be filtered according to various criteria and the result can be presented in
separate layer.
The scale at which objects and labels are visible on the map is configurable by the administrator.
Line: types/weights/colors
Line types, weights and colors are used to distinguish different infrastructure elements and/or their
state. Line types, weights and colors are layer related by default but can be altered by user
independently of layers.
Pathway types
Information about pathway type can be stored as an attribute and may be distinguished graphically.
The software distinguishes different types of pathways:
 Underground
 Direct buried
 Aerial
 Through objects
 Through water
Designed vs. built
Software can distinguish designed and built infrastructure using object attribute. Each type is
positioned on a different corresponding layer and the distinction is made visible by defining the
different line-weight for each layer (designed infrastructure is represented with a thicker line).
OSP/ISP
Software can represent both outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) infrastructure and supporting
facilities.
Outside plant (OSP) infrastructure is positioned at the exact geographical coordinates (georeferenced)
in order to authentically represent situation on the field. The accuracy depends only on the survey
method used to acquire the position and geometry of network elements and facilities.
Inside plant (ISP) infrastructure can be overlaid to the architectural plan of the building in question. ISP
viewer/editor supports vertical cross sections of the building.
Network types and elements
The software allows storing information about any network element types.
It provides the support for both passive and active network elements.
The software covers following types of telecommunications infrastructure from the physical point of
view (logical infrastructure is supported through integration with third party systems):

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 fiber optics network (PON, FTTx),
 copper network
 conduit network
 coaxial network
All relevant elements of each of these networks can be represented using different tools of INOVA GIS
Platform. These elements include, but are not limited to:
 FO cables (buffer tubes, fibres)
 Fibres (fibre circuits, aka logical fibres)
 FO nodal elements - passive and active equipment (splices, ODFs, MDFs, splitters, routers...)
 FO Slack loops
 Copper cables
 Copper network node elements (splices, distribution terminals, FDIs, NIDs, public phones...)
 Reserves (slack loops, spare pairs)
 Duct banks (containing group of individual ducts)
 Manholes, hand-holes, vaults, pull-holes...
 Cabinets
 Telephone poles
 Buildings, represented as an object on a map (with vertical cross sections)
The Software includes out-of-the-box telecommunications data model that can be further refined. It is
possible to create custom network objects and set default values for each object. User is supplied with
a general type of object (e.g. ODF) which is than further refined by the user to a specific type (e.g.
OMX 600 with all its specific details).
Attributes
All Tele CAD-GIS objects (i.e. all objects maintained by the system) poses extendible set of attributes
(properties) attached to them. These attributes represent the additional data that complements
geospatial features of objects (i.e. geometry). This type of data is vital for the objects to become “smart
objects“ which enable the software to perform complex tasks and maintain complex relations between
objects (i.e. network elements).
Some attributes are applied to all objects (e.g. note), others are found in various types of objects (e.g.
type – cable type, manhole type, conduit type) and in the end there are those attributes that are
specific to a single type of object (e.g. excavation method – route (trench)).
Unsorted list of object attributes includes but is not limited to:
note (arbitrary user defined text), name, numeration, type, capacity, length (calculated, as-build,
optical), status (designed, existing), owner, user, legal status, lease period, unique ID, custom ID,
attenuation, address, home number, building name, installation year…
Attributes are easy extensible to meet specific customer needs.
Fiber
Optical fibre circuit (logical fibre) is composed of several different elements (fibre strands, splices,
connectors, patch cables, etc.) and can span over many network elements in order to connect two
termination points. Nevertheless, once created optical fibre becomes an entity of its own. This means
that it can now have its own set of attributes attached to it (unique ID, circuit name, OTDR data,
ownership, etc.).
Note: A fibre circuit can be passed on to a third party system that manages services where it would be
used as a building block for creation of links that are managed within the services management
system, thus providing the means for integration of two systems.

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Cable color schema
Cable colour scheme is displayed on a detailed view of a splice and termination point (i.e. connection
viewer / editor). It is defined and stored in the catalogue and a user can select and apply it on certain
cable(s). It is possible to define custom colour code.
Different colour schemes (templates) can be defined and assigned to different cable types.
Buffer tubes and fibres are presented according to the cable colour scheme.
Note: connection viewer is also an editor.
Unique object ID
Each object maintained within the system possesses unique individual ID that can be used to identify
the object.
Associativity (what is in what)
In particular this means that an object can be assigned to another object:
 duct-bank can be laid into a trench,
 cables can be pulled through conduits of a duct-bank,
 conduits can be pulled through conduits,
 elements can be placed into one another (e.g. splice into a manhole, ODF into a Central office
building, rack into an ODF, etc.)
Connectivity (how elements are connected)
In particular this means that the software can manage connections made between signal conductors
(copper cables, optical fibres, coax cables) established using splices and connectors, i.e. it can
represent splicing of individual fibres and/or termination of fibres/patch-cables on a connector (e.g.
ODF connector).
Catalogues
The software provides catalogues for network elements such as: copper and optical cables, manholes,
splice closures… Catalogues also enable introduction of new types of elements into the system.
Properties defined in the catalogue can be directly applied to the objects on the site plan (main
drawing) or they can be applied during various automations.
Object attachments
The software implements document management system which enables attaching external documents
(files, specifications, images, measurement results, www links, ) to TeleCAD-GIS objects (e.g.
manholes, splices, ODFs…) and projects, thus providing additional data for each individual object
and/or project.
Attached files can be reached by clicking on a download link associated with TeleCAD-GIS object
stored in the GIS database.
Naming convention support
The system includes built-in subsystem that supports naming conventions. This means that an object
name (i.e. infrastructure element name) displayed as an object label can be composed (auto
generated) based on an object attributes and/or object’s position within a network hierarchy.
Naming convention subsystem also implements simple script language that extends possible
combinations for object name composition. User has the ability to define the rules that determine how
the name should be composed.
Automatic Schematic Diagrams
Automatic creation of interactive schematic diagrams both Conduit and Fiber-Optics Network. Works
well even for diagrams with large number of elements. Additionally, diagrams can be arranged
manually.
Analyze, edit and print infrastructure using Schematic Diagrams. Schematic Diagram is not just a
diagram. It’s a tool. Infrastructure can be analyzed and edited directly on the diagram. Double click

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opens termination point or splice point for further editing. Diagrams and Map (or Situation plan) are
synchronized. Different views of Schematic Diagram can easily be prepared for print.
Fig. 1- Automatically generated fiber schematic (used for analyzing, editing… also printable).
TeleCAD-GIS possess the rich set of tools for creation of different interactive schematic views
and for printing situation plans in different scales.
In case of fiber optics network most interesting tools are:
• main schematic plan and
• detailed fiber connection plan.
Main schematic plan displays cable route with node elements, manholes as well as length between
node elements and total length.
Detailed fiber connections plan displays all fibers together with splices/connections within splice points
(joints) and terminations. Circuit names are displayed as well. Fibers can be presented individually or
grouped (pairs, user defined…)
Fig. 2 – Splicing within splice point - detail

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Fig. 3 – Detailed fiber connection plan with fiber usage table
Fig. 4 – Scheme of cable path organization
Fiber optic and conduit network can additionally be represented in a form of live* schematic diagrams.
These diagrams can be used to:
 display duct/fiber usage, availability, congestion, capacity…
 display trench cross sections
 edit geometry-unrelated features - foremost: connectivity and associativity relations
 overview and navigate networks
 quickly perform various analysis
 filter network elements
 trace available path between arbitrary network nodes
 perform OTDR trace
 calculate optical attenuation and compare it with predefined power budget
Live schematic diagrams are applied on a several levels:
 Overall schematic diagram of infrastructure
 Detailed splicing/connecting diagram of network node elements (splices, ODFs, splitter,
router…)
 Detailed equipment view
 Manhole butterfly diagrams
 ISP view
*in this context “live” implies that schematic diagrams are used to: edit object features; perform analysis; etc. and
as such these schematic diagrams stand in contrast to those created primarily for the purpose of printing. Live
schematics can be printed as well.
Overlap resolving
Infrastructure on the map and on the situation plan (DWG drawing) is shown accurately, as it is
positioned in the real world. On the other hand, it can also be automatically shown in resolve
overlapping mode. In this case linear infrastructure is shown parallel, side by side making it more
readable. When the GIS database is viewed in overlapping mode, overlapping is performed in real
time.

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Fig. 5 - Normal mode versus resolve overlapping mode (performed in real time).
Hierarchy tree
The software’s preferable method of display is graphical (often schematic) which is why a hierarchy
tree is usually used as a secondary display that complements graphical and/or schematic one.
Hierarchy tree is used whenever applicable and useful.
Fiber optic network can be displayed in a form of hierarchical tree even in cases when the FO network
did not assume strict tree-like structure. In other cases, e.g. FO access networks (FTTx) display in a
form of hierarchical tree is natural as it depicts the actual network topology.
Copper network can be displayed in a form of hierarchy tree in addition to site plan and static
schematic diagram. Interaction between the tree and site plan is provided in a sense that any object
selected in the tree can be found on the situation plan and vice versa. It is possible to select
downstream and upstream elements of the selected element. Selected elements can be further
processed and manipulated.
Tree view (alongside graphical view) is used to depict associativity relations (what is in what) of the
infrastructure within manhole butterfly diagram. It can be used to rearrange elements.
Inner structure of equipment (e.g. ODF) is displayed in a form of tree (alongside graphic view and
schematic view).
Disposition of layers is displayed in a form of tree, both for layers of the drawing and the layers of the
map display.

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GPON network tree
Full automation
The software is capable to automatically perform following operations:
 generate schematic diagrams based on geo-referential data,
 calculate optical attenuation and compare it with a predefined optical budget
 calculate optimal capacities and diameters of copper cables,
 select optimal splice case type for copper cables splices,
 numeration (labeling) of copper cable splices,
 designate the position on a MDF, in a main cable, in an immediate cable, etc.
of each twisted pair terminated on a SAI, NID, reserve…
 rearrange labels so that they do not overlap
 display infrastructure elements in a non-overlapping mode
 generate manhole butterfly diagram based on a closed polyline depicting manhole base
 distribute arbitrary node elements (e.g. manholes, splices…) along user defined path on a
user defined distances
 …
Semi automation and batch operations
Apart from full automation software can perform complex actions based on a user input (semi-
automation) and it can perform certain complex tasks in one step (batch operations). These tasks
would otherwise require users to engage in series of repetitive actions.
These include:
 numeration (labeling) of various network node elements (manholes, optical splices)
 cutting linear infrastructure (cables, conduits) with the ability to automatically add node
elements (splices, manholes) at the cut location
 conversion of survey data into TeleCAD-GIS objects
 conversion of lines/polylines into TeleCAD-GIS route
 shortest path trace with the ability to use “via” points (various applications)
 cable laying between arbitrary node elements (using shortest path)
 available path search – conduit network (using shortest path)
 available path search – FO network (using shortest path)

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Single source
Designing, editing, analyzing, maintenance and documenting (preparing for print) is single sourced.
Documentation is no longer scattered in different types of files (Word, Visio, DWG, Excel, paper
documentation…). Instead, everything is stored in GIS database while different types of
documentation are generated on demand.
Project Manager
Project manager enables centralized organizing of all documents in stage of planning or designing.
When it comes to documentation, it enables insight in history of changes (e.g. problems, notes,
questions…) during the process of making the documentation. It does so from the moment of project
creation until final acceptance into the GIS database.
Arranging labels
Labels are arranged automatically in such manner that they are always clearly visible (no overlapping).
If some of the labels are arranged by the user their position will not be altered during automatic
arranging.
Print layouts
The software provides the ability to prepare documentation print layouts. It inherits AutoCAD’s layout
capabilities and extends them with a possibility to automatically generate multiple layouts based on the
drawing data (e.g. create detailed sheets that cover the entire optical network of the drawing). Layouts
can then be printed in a way you would normally do so in AutoCAD.
Various schematic views created while editing the infrastructure can be saved as an AutoCAD block
and then placed on a single or multiple layouts (or on the situation plan, for that matter) to be printed
later on.
Some of the content that can be prepared for print:
• Detailed schematic view of distribution frame (with fiber connections)
• Detailed view of splicing within splice point
• Manhole butterfly diagram
• Trench cross section
• Situation plan for different types of infrastructure (conduit, copper, fiber optic or all together).
• Multiple sheets can be generated automatically.
• Schematic diagram of fibers (as previously stated)
• Schematic diagram of conduit network (as previously stated)
Bill of quantities (BOQ)
Application can automatically generate a list of materials and labor specification for selected area
based on the data from the drawing. Bill of materials and labor is very detailed: trench works (type of
soil, depth, machine or manual digging etc.), conduit works, placing cables in conduits, joints, fiber
splicing, etc. Bill of materials and labor can be precisely adjusted to client needs.
Bill of quantities can be integrated with client pricing system to automatically get prices for each item
and for whole project.
Reports
INOVA GIS Platform provides reporting on two levels: TeleCAD GIS reporting on drawing level and
iPlan reporting (web reports) on database level.

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• TeleCAD GIS reporting
TeleCAD GIS reporting is on drawing level. Report scope can be on: all objects filtered from GIS
database and drawn in local DWG, external DWGs or mixed drawings with external objects
together with GIS database objects.
Reporting is based on Crystal Reports engine. There are many predefined reports and
advanced users could extend them based on Telecom needs using Crystal Reports report
editor.
TeleCAD GIS has powerful material and labor calculation module and can generate detailed
reports of material (BOM) and labor based on infrastructure and additional information inside
drawing.
• iPlan reports
iPlan reports are on database level. Their scope is whole Inventory database but not just
Inventory, reports can combine data from any OSS/BSS system integrated with Inventory
system.
iPlan reports are based on MS reporting engine. Advanced users could make custom Telecom
reports via MS Visual Studio with reporting plug in.
Access to reports is also restricted and only users with appropriate granted activity or role can
view reports.
1.8.5.OTDR TRACE
Fig. 6 – OTDR Trace
OTDR Trace module provides users with the ability to pin-point the fault location or a location of an
element within a FO network based on a measurements acquired by OTDR device (or location of any
distance from any arbitrary point for that matter).
There is a possibility of integration with third party RFTS (Remote Fiber Testing System).

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The module also includes the tool for calculation of estimated (or actual*) optical attenuation with the
ability to compare it with the predefined power budget.
(*Depending on an input data – from the drawing data or based on an OTDR measurements.)
While performing these tasks, all relevant pieces of information are taken into account:
 Terrain – every point of infrastructure is “elevated” to its height, i.e. third dimension is added
based on a built in 3D model of terrain
 Slack loop lengths
 Cable/fiber lengths – physical, optical (calculated or manually entered)
 Attenuation in splices, connectors and fibers (default or measured)
Any distance (including measured optical lengths) can be measured from any arbitrary point along the
fiber (including terminations and splice points) and in any direction (downstream or upstream).
Calculation of the entire optical spectrum, both upstream and downstream, is supported.
Information about measured parameters of fiber, e.g. OTDR measurements of a fiber can be stored as
a part of the fiber data or as a separate file.
Fig. 7 – OTDR Trace – location of event/element that is the cause of the outage
1.8.6.FIBER TRACE - FINDING THE SHORTEST AVAILABLE PATH BETWEEN
ARBITRARY NODES
This function provides a simple solution to a very complex problem. If there is a user that requires a
new link or there is an outage and we need to reduce downtime to a minimum than we can use this
tool to find the alternative available path along existing infrastructure. In the meantime, we can work on
a permanent solution (in case of an outage). This function includes options to search for the path
along free fibers, all fibers, user selected fibers... Another option is to allow creation of new splices
and/or connections via patch cables within node elements to create path between elements.

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Fig. 8 – Fiber Trace
As a result, we get a schematic view where the fibers that comply with our request are highlighted and
the node elements that require some kind of action are marked (e.g. ODF in which we need to patch
ports in order to create required fiber path).
1.8.7.NET ANALYST
Network Analyst is advanced network planning module for old copper network reconstruction.
Software finds optimal places for new IPAN with shortest subscriber loop with maximum utilization of
existing cables.
Locations of new IPANs are marked with flags with their cable areas in different colors. Software takes
care of IPAN capacity, existing cable capacity, their orientation and number of subscribers.

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With new locations of MDFs old cables are used with new topology and lack of cable capacity may
occur. Software locates cable capacity bottlenecks and marks needed capacity expansion in order to
cover all existing customers.
Software supports different reconstruction solution versions for same network. Solutions can be
compared side by side by different parameters (average local loop length, number of used IPANs
etc.).
After selecting the best reconstruction solution, engineer can export that solution into TeleCAD GIS
drawing and make standard TeleCAD GIS schematic diagrams and reports.

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1.8.8.TELECAD-GIS SCREENSHOTS
Automatically generated sheets (type 1):
Automatically generated sheets (type 2):

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Detailed Schematic Diagram of ODF
(available cables on the left, ODF ports on the right; used for editing, printable):
Schematic Diagram of splice point with splicing detail (used for editing, printable):
All fibers have information where they finished.

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Schematic diagram of conduit network (used for editing, printable):
Manhole butterfly diagram (used for editing, printable):

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Fiber Optic schematic diagram
Fiber Trace

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