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The basic concept underpinning INFRAMAP
is the low cost presentation, via "universal" software,
of fixed connectivity within infrastructures of balanced pair, coaxial
and optical fibre cabling. INFRAMAP
delivers this using a Microsoft Access database.
Although databases are good
for presentation and reports, most installers know that the best
way to collate installation data is to use a spreadsheet that can
perform batch calculations and data manipulation on fields which
create the complex component, location and link identifiers specified
within ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A. So the basic data input for INFRAMAP
is via Microsoft Excel.
Another
benefit of using an INFRAMAP
spreadsheet during the fixed infrastructure documentation process
is that it allows easy exportation to more sophisticated management
packages such as iTRACS. |
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Click on the building blocks to
see an example of connectivity records with the associated database
presentation within INFRAMAP
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Recording
of connectivity |
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All
the INFRAMAP
user has to do is record the fixed connectivity from one end to
the other of the "permanent" link. INFRAMAP
then provides segment splits with automatic calculation of the complex
identifiers for the various connectivity segments.
Provided that a consistent approach is taken to the naming of types
of ports (RJ45, SC, ST), closures, cabinets/frames, joints and cables
and the resulting links (e.g. horizontal, backbone) then hyperlink
functionailty is enabled when connectivity data is presented in
the the INFRAMAP
database. |
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Click here to see
example of connectivity records with "segment splitting"
and automatic "ID generation" within INFRAMAP.
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Software
version customisation |
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INFRAMAP is written in the Access and Excel packages within Microsoft
Office 97 for PC but can be converted to later versions of Office
without any detriment to function. |
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WARNING: INFRAMAP
is NOT a live management system, i.e. it is not
a channel-based product. INFRAMAP
IS a presentation system containing information
relating to the fixed elements of a cabling installation.
There are six different packages in the
INFRAMAP
product set. They differ only in the complexity of infrastructures
that they support. The information below shows the graphical relationship
between the packages.-SB
For further information on iQuA-Stor
simply click on the "Contact us" icon on the left.
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supports up to TWO permanently connected cabling segments. INFRAMAP-SB
supports the basic elements of structured
cabling within a single building including voice wiring from the
MD frame. INFRAMAP-SB
is suitable for the majority of small cabling
infrastructures within a single building.
supports up to THREE permanently connected cabling segments.
INFRAMAP-CB
has the same content as INFRAMAP-SB
but includes the cabling within the "comms room" that
provides connection to server equipment and to the outside world.
INFRAMAP-CB
is suitable for the majority of small cabling
infrastructures within a single building including the presentation
of cabling within the service area.
supports up to FOUR permanently connected cabling segments. INFRAMAP-SCssupports
the basic elements
of structured cabling on a multiple building campus including
voice wiring from the MD frame. INFRAMAP-SC
is suitable for the majority of cabling infrastructures within
a campus environment.
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supports up to FIVE permanently connected cabling segments. INFRAMAP-CC
has the same content as INFRAMAP-SC
but includes the cabling within the "comms room" that
provides connection to server equipment and to the outside world.
INFRAMAP-CC
is suitable for the majority of cabling
infrastructures within a campus environment including the presentation
of cabling within the service area.
supports up to FIVE permanently
connected cabling segments.
INFRAMAP-WA
has
the same content as
INFRAMAP-CC
but
also includes the cabling between campus areas including such
issues as "dark fibre".
INFRAMAP-WA
is suitable for the majority of cabling infrastructures within
and between campus environments.
is designed
specifically to support installations of blown fibre (or any blown
media)
and supports up to TEN cable/tube joints
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within
INFRAMAP-SB
support cabling between the following connection
points as defined in EN50173-2 and ISO/IEC (IS) 11801:
 the TO
(telecommunications outlet);
the CP
(consolidation point);
the FD
(floor distributor);
the BD
(building distributor).
A mapping to the functional elements of EN 50173-3
or ISO/IEC 24702 is supported.
The MD (main distributor) is not included in EN50173-2
or IS11801 but represents the connection point to the internal infrastructure
from both external services and comms rooms - as defined in EN 50173-5.
For voice-only infrastructures the MD is the main distribution frame
and the FD and CP can either be as specified in EN50173-1 or IS11801.
Alternatively they can be simple junction boxes for block wiring.
Connections between the MD and FD are supported
by INFRAMAP-SB. Connections between the MD and BD are not included
in INFRAMAP-SB
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INFRAMAP-SB
supports up to TWO permanently connected cabling segments,
the most complex of which is BD-FD (or MD-FD), FD-TO (or FD-CP).
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within
INFRAMAP-CB
support cabling between the following connection
points as defined in EN50173-2 and ISO/IEC (IS) 11801:
the TO
(telecommunications outlet);
the CP
(consolidation point);
the FD
(floor distributor);
the BD
(building distributor).
A mapping to the functional
elements of EN 50173-3 or ISO/IEC 24702 is supported.
In addition INFRAMAP-CB
supports the following connection points within the "data centre"
environment specified in EN 50173-5:
the MD
(main distributor);
the EF
(entrance facility);
the ZD
(zone distributor);
the LDP
(loacl distribution point);
the EO
(equipment outlet).
For voice-only infrastructures the MD is the main
distribution frame and the BD, FD and CP at the TO can either be
as specified in EN50173-2 or IS11801. Alternatively they can be
simple junction boxes for block wiring.
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INFRAMAP-CB
supports up to THREE permanently connected cabling segments,
the most complex of which is MD-BD, BD-FD, FD-TO (or FD-CP).
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within
INFRAMAP-SC
support cabling between the Following connection points as defined
in EN50173-2 and ISO/IEC (IS) 11801:
the TO
(telecommunications outlet);
the CP
(consolidation point);
the FD
(floor distributor);
the BD
(building distributor);
the CD
(campus distributor);
A mapping to the functional
elements of EN 50173-3 or ISO/IEC 24702 is supported.
The MD is not included in EN 50173-2 or ISO/IEC
11801 but represents the connection point to the internal infrastructure
from both external services and comms rooms - as defined in EN 50173-5.
For voice-only infrastructures the MD is the main distribution frame
and the EF, BD, FD and CP can be junction boxes.
The EF is not implicitly included in EN 50173-1 or ISO/IEC 11801
but may require the presence of connecting harwdare (such as a optical
fibre splice).
Connections between the MD and CD/BD are not included in INFRAMAP-SC
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INFRAMAP-SC
supports up to FOUR permanently connected cabling segments,
the most complex of which is MD-EF (or CD-EF), EF-EF, EF-BD
(or EF-FD), FD-TO (or FD-CP). |
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within
INFRAMAP-CC
support cabling between the Following connection points as defined
in EN50173-2 and ISO/IEC (IS) 11801:
the TO
(telecommunications outlet);
the CP
(consolidation point);
the FD
(floor distributor);
the BD
(building distributor);
the CD
(campus distributor);
A mapping to the functional
elements of EN 50173-3 or ISO/IEC 24702 is supported.
In addition INFRAMAP-CC
supports the following connection points within the "data centre"
environment specified in EN 50173-5:
the MD
(main distributor);
the EF
(entrance facility);
the ZD
(zone distributor);
the LDP
(loacl distribution point);
the EO
(equipment outlet).
For voice-only infrastructures the MD is the main
distribution frame and the EF, BD, FD and CP can be junction boxes. |
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INFRAMAP-CC supports
up to FIVE permanently connected cabling segments, the most complex
of which is MD-EF (or CD-EF), EF-EF, EF-BD (or EF-FD), BD-FD, FD-TO
(or FD-CP).
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within
INFRAMAP-WA
support cabling between the Following connection points as defined
in EN50173-2 and ISO/IEC (IS) 11801:
the TO
(telecommunications outlet);
the CP
(consolidation point);
the FD
(floor distributor);
the BD
(building distributor);
the CD
(campus distributor);
A mapping to the functional
elements of EN 50173-3 or ISO/IEC 24702 is supported.
In addition INFRAMAP-WA
supports the following connection points within the "data centre"
environment specified in EN 50173-5:
the MD
(main distributor);
the EF
(entrance facility);
the ZD
(zone distributor);
the LDP
(loacl distribution point);
the EO
(equipment outlet).
For voice-only infrastructures the MD is the main
distribution frame and the EF, BD, FD and CP can be junction boxes.
INFRAMAP-WA
also supports inter-campus connections such as "dark fibre"
cabling which is presented at the EF and the MD on each campus. |
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INFRAMAP-WA supports up to FIVE permanently connected cabling segments,
the most complex of which is MD-EF (or CD-EF), EF-EF, EF-BD (or
EF-FD), BD-FD, FD-TO (or FD-CP).
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The connectivity spreadsheets and database within INFRAMAP-BF
differ from those of the other INFRAMAP
products.
Blown media only have two points of termination and are continuous
between those points. However, the cables or "tubes" containing
the medium, change at a number of points.
As a result the structured cabling formats supported by the other
INFRAMAP
products are not relevant for INFRAMAP-BF.
Instead the restriction on the connectivity spreadsheets and database
are on the maximum number of "cable/tube" joints between
the termination points. For the standard version of INFRAMAP-BF
this is limited to 10.
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We can provide training in the use of the
Microsoft Office products that underpin the INFRAMAP
presentation system.
We can also provide training in the use of your selected web-page
development package.
We can work with you to produce a complete
project documentation system (for you to learn as you go)..
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