Intelligent Transformation of Optical Cable Operation and Maintenance: These Technologies Are Changing the Industry Pattern
Traditional optical cable operation and maintenance relies on manual inspection, which has problems such as low efficiency, high cost and slow fault location, and is difficult to adapt to the large-scale and complex development needs of modern communication networks. With the development of the Internet of Things, big data and sensing technology, optical cable operation and maintenance is undergoing intelligent transformation. The application of a series of new technologies is reshaping the industry pattern. Distributed Fiber Sensing (DFS) system is one of the core technologies of intelligent operation and maintenance. Laying sensing optical fibers along optical cables can real-time monitor temperature, strain and other parameters, realizing early warning of potential hazards such as external force damage and fire. The intelligent upgrade of OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) makes the detection of optical cable attenuation curves more accurate. By establishing a historical database for comparative analysis, potential faults can be found in time. The GIS map management system marks optical cable routes, joint positions, fault points and other information on electronic maps, greatly improving operation and maintenance efficiency. In addition, the application of UAV inspection technology solves the inspection problems in remote areas and complex terrain, reducing labor costs and safety risks. The practice of an operator shows that after the completion of the intelligent operation and maintenance system, the average fault repair time is shortened by 60%, and the annual operation and maintenance cost is reduced by 35%. Intelligent transformation is an inevitable trend of optical cable operation and maintenance. Enterprises should actively introduce new technologies, build a scientific and efficient operation and maintenance system, and improve network stability and operational efficiency.