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New / Edit Fiber Coverages

Importing a Fiber Coverage

  • Users can now upload their fiber network to TowerCoverage via KMZ.
    • The Import wizard will read the KMZ file and then walk through it with the user letting them assign values in bulk to fit the TC schema.
    • It will automatically add any placeholders (markers) the user has in the files as objects on the map.
    • Any placeholders the user has tagged to the end of a line will but auto set as termination points.
    • It will also scan for any polygons the users may have include in the upload and will (on the fly) create Polygon maps for those (if the user elects to utilize that option).
    • All fibers can be assigned the different types of fiber, and the tubes and strands are automatically color coded to industry standards for ease of use.

  • You'll find previously created legacy fiber coverages at the bottom of your fiber coverage list.
  • The ability to show EUS Pins has been added to Fiber Creation to help ensure current customers are within the boundaries of your fiber lines.
  • Terminations, Splice Points, Cubes, or other data can be added to your Fiber Network in the form of Objects.
  • You can choose a line style (Solid, Dashed, or Dashed Plus Dot)
  • You can select your Tube Type (12, 24, 36, 48) and your Fiber Type (TIA-598-C, and IEC 60304)

Creating a New Fiber / Cable Coverage

Mapping out a Fiber / Cable route differs from standard coverage creation in that instead of generating an RF propagation based on a given set of parameters, you'll create your route by adding pins along the path. The process involves running a route or routes through the areas you can cover and setting the serviceable distance of the coverage. The path you create will form the necessary polygons for your BDC availability data, along with a call out in your Path Analysis as well as show in your EUS Data if the location falls within its coverage area.

Coverage Name

This name should be unique so that after creating the Fiber / Cable route, it can be identified if it is returned in a Path Analysis or End User Submission.

Distance Allowed

The Distance Allowed field is used to create the polygon after updating the Fiber Coverage. This value is also used if your Fiber Coverage is included in a Multi Map; in the Path Analysis feature as well as the End User Submission results. If the potential customer is located within the given Distance allowed, the name of the Fiber Coverage it is within will be returned in the results along with the 6 best possible links.

Polygon Color

You can set the Polygon color for a single Fiber Coverage, but the colors will be returned to Blue/Orange Polygons when added to Multi Maps.

Strand Count / Notes / Mode Selection / Type Selection

These values are used for your record purposes in your TowerCoverage.com account.

Editing an Existing Fiber Coverage

Edit Pins

This feature allows you to move or delete pins from the polygon. To move a pin you click and drag it, To delete a pin you double click it.

Add Paths

To add a path, You'll need to set an anchor point on an existing pin. The selected pin will be highlighted in red and can be changed at any time during path creation. Note that changing the anchor pin will reset your current path, and any progress you made in building that path will be lost.

View Length

Shows you the distance between to points. This is valuable if you need to replace a section of cable since it shows you what length of fiber you would need to replace.

Edit Path Settings

This menu will provide you with a list of all existing paths contained within the coverage. From here you can select which path you would like to edit. The chosen path will be highlighted in white for easy identification. Editable values include Path Name, Distance Allowed, Strand Count, Color, Notes, Mode Selection, and Type Selection

Update Settings

Click on the Update Settings button to save your current changes.