Tellabs, a leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions, has announced the release of the industry’s first Building Information Modeling (BIM) family for their Optical LAN solution. This new BIM library, built using intelligent 3D Revit, offers architects, engineers, and integrators a set of tools to design fiber-based networks in a 3D modeling environment.
The BIM family includes smart 3D Revit objects for Optical Line Terminals and Optical Network Terminals, along with crucial specifications such as dimensions, clearances, weight, temperature requirements, power needs, thermal characteristics, connector types, and hyperlinks to Tellabs datasheets for detailed information. Beyond Tellabs’ specific products, the library also features generic families for fiber and power components, as well as buildable families for IT, network, wireless, smart building, and Internet of Things related objects. Embedded intelligence within the family components allows for connection value assignments, and the system can automatically generate smart schedules for all connected products, streamlining the design process.
Tellabs President and CEO, Rich Schroder, emphasized the importance of investing in 3D Revit to allow professionals to visualize the benefits of fiber-based networks through 3D modeling. He highlighted the automatic generation of smart schedules as a key advantage, simplifying design work and improving speed and accuracy.
The new BIM library is designed to help architects, engineers, designers, integrators, and consultants reduce both costs and time in the design of innovative fiber networks. It also facilitates informed decision-making through spatial awareness offered by 3D visualization. Furthermore, the software aims to enhance change management throughout project lifecycles and improve design accuracy by mitigating errors commonly associated with traditional 2D drawings. Those interested in utilizing this tool can access it by submitting a contact request form.
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