1
Network node
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
All network solutions
Pole routes & difficult rights-of-way
Aerial distribution networks
Aerial cable is engineered around the route—not only the fibre count. Pole spacing, wind, temperature, sag, tension and proximity to power infrastructure all influence the final construction.
Network path
Design each section as part of the whole.
The cable role changes along the network. Use the complete path to define capacity, protection and installation duty.
2
Pole route
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
3
Distribution point
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
4
Premises
Confirm the route, network role and required interface at this stage.
Design priorities
Decisions that shape the cable.
01
Span calculation
Provide pole spacing and route loading so the support system can be designed correctly.
02
Electrical environment
Confirm clearance and whether an all-dielectric construction is required beside power routes.
03
Hardware interface
Coordinate cable diameter, tension and support method with the intended clamps and fittings.
Suitable starting families
Compare cable platforms for this network.
These families are practical starting points, not automatic final selections. The approved project TDS determines the supplied construction.
Prepare the review
Information OFS Engineering needs.
Providing the route and performance basis early makes product selection, TDS preparation and commercial review more accurate.
Maximum and ruling span
Wind and temperature basis
Pole and route information
Electrical clearance requirement
Required sag and installation tension
Proposed support hardware