Cabling – CableDB

What is it?

CableDB is a web service mainly used by the Electronics Section to manage and control the life cycle of cables and control devices installed in CELLS ALBA facility.

Main features:

• An online database and document repository with serial numbers, configurations, documentation, installation status, connected devices, routing, etc.
• A PDA interface technicians use to read cable labels, get the information against which they install or control them, and update data.  
• A web interface to search, report or export data.
• Bulk data update using upload scripts.
  

Quick overview:

When one designs a new cable, the Electronics Section creates a provisional cable Id in CableDB with all information. They will then track the cable status – whether it has been ordered, received, rejected or authorized for installation, properly installed, tested and finally approved –, to take proper actions.

Cable configuration life cycle:

1.    Write cable specification.
       Cable Configuration Status = DOC – Documented
2.    Check cable specification
       Cable Configuration Status = TCH – Template checked
3.    Request samples to providers
       Cable Configuration Status = SRD – Sample requested
4.    Check sample against specifications
       Cable Configuration Status = FAU – Fabrication authorized

Individual cable life cycle:

1.    Identify a cable need
       Create a cable reference
       Cable Status = PC – Provisional cable
2.    Verify cable design
       Cable Status = RC – Redesigned cable
3.    Order cable
       Cable Status = RQ – Requested
4.    Cable has been delivered at the warehouse
       Cable Status = RV – Received
5.    At delivery, check that the cable complies with its specifications
       a.    If KO, Cable Status = RR – Rejected at reception
       b.    If OK, Cable Status = AI – Authorized for Installation
6.    Install cable
       Cable Status = Installed
7.    Test the cable
       a.    If KO, Cable Status = TE – Tested with Error
       b.    If OK,  = TO – Tested OK
8.    Cable setup completed and reviewed
       Cable Status = Approved

Most frequently asked specific requests:

• Add new cables or equipments references.
• Update the data from excel files.
• Change a specific data.