Required Tools

Site Survey

  1. S1

    Binoculars (x2, one for each site)

  2. S2

    Mobile phone with camera (x2)

  3. S3

    Signaling mirror (x2)

  4. S4

    High-powered flashlight (x2)

  5. S5

    Walkie-talkie (if no cell coverage) (x2)

Installation Tools

  1. I1

    ¼-inch ratchet and sockets

  2. I2

    6 mm hex key

  3. I3

    5 mm hex key

Octis Connector Assemblies

  1. O1

    Wire cutters

  2. O2

    Digital calipers

  3. O3

    X-acto knife

  4. O4

    Scissors

  5. O5

    LC fiber cleaner

  6. O6

    Wire strippers

  7. O7

    Wire crimping tool

  8. O8

    Screwdriver

  9. O9

    Pliers (if not using wire crimping tool)

  10. O10

    Soldering kit (if not using wire crimping tool)

Wireless Optical Communication (WOC) Provisioning

  1. W1

    Laptop

  2. W2

    PoE Injector

  3. W3

    Power cord (comes with PoE Injector)

  4. W4

    Ethernet cable

Equipment Handling & Safety

Do not remove the dust caps from the WOC terminal until you are ready to plug in the Octis connectors.

Do not remove labels

The labels on the terminal describe the regulatory compliance and manufacturing details.

Do not power on the WOC terminal until directed.

Qualified personnel only

Only personnel who have gone through the Taara University training may install the WOC terminals.

No field servicing

WOC terminal cannot be opened or serviced in the field.

Do not touch the window

Keep all dust caps and the red lens cover in place until the terminal is mounted and pointed. Avoid touching the window beneath the red lens cover.

Carrying the terminal

The terminal contains delicate optical equipment and must be carried with both hands. When lifted to higher locations, such as a cell tower, it should be placed in a harness bag and lifted carefully to avoid damage.

Provisioning and Pre-System Health Check

PREREQUISITES: Assemble the Octis RJ45 cable. See Guide Octis RJ45 Connector Assembly for instructions. Lay the unit on its side. DO NOT remove the red lens cover.

Provisioning Wiring Diagram

Step 1

Step 2

While pushing with the cable, not the connector, plug the RJ45 connector into the terminal and lock it into place.

Step 3

Step 4

Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the PoE injector.

Step 5

Step 6

Use an ethernet cable to connect the PoE injector to the LAN port on the laptop.

Step 7

Do not power the terminal until directed.

Step 8

Step 9

Download Taara Prism from the Taara Partner Portal at partner.taaraconnect.com and connect the terminal to run a software check prior to taking the unit out into the field. Once the user is prompted to begin the provisioning process the software check is complete.