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Wireless Optical Communication (WOC) Terminal Overview

  1. 1

    Chassis

  2. 2

    Mounting bracket

  3. 3

    Window

  4. 4

    Octis SFP connector (Channel 2)

  5. 5

    Octis SFP connector (Channel 1)

  6. 6

    Octis RJ45 connector

  7. 7

    Octis DC connector

1. Warnings

Servicing guidelines

  1. 1

    Qualified personnel only

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

  2. 2

    No field servicing

    The terminal cannot be opened or serviced in the field.

Laser safety

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    Do not view the beam with aided optics within 5 km

    The laser is classified as a point-source Class 1M with a nominal ocular hazard distance of 5 km. Do not view the beam with aided optics (e.g., magnifying glass, binoculars) within this distance.

  2. 4

    Do not look directly into the beam path

    The laser is safe to the naked eye. However, as a best practice, do not look directly into the beam path.

Installation guidelines

  1. 5

    Installation height

    Terminals should be installed above eye-level, as a best practice.

  2. 6

    No back reflection

    Terminals should never be installed facing reflective surfaces (e.g., mirrors, windows).

Equipment handling

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Securing fixtures

    Ensure all terminals and other equipment installed on a roof are secured in such a way that they cannot be blown away or otherwise affected by wind.

  3. 3

    Do not touch the window

    Keep all dust and lens covers in place until the terminal is mounted and pointed. Avoid touching the window.

Labels

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    Do not remove labels

    The labels on the terminal describe the regulatory compliance and manufacturing details (shown to the right). Do not remove these at any time.

2. Packaging contents

Overview

  1. 1

    Main box

  2. 2

    Pole mount box

  3. 3

    Accessory box

Main box

WOC terminal

Pole mount box

Mounting bracket

Accessory box

  1. 1

    Octis SFP connectors (2x)

  2. 2

    Octis RJ45 connector

  3. 3

    Octis DC connector

  4. 4

    Outdoor rated fiber cable (200 feet)

  5. 5

    Outdoor rated CAT6 cable (200 feet)

  6. 6

    Fiber patch cable (3 feet)

  7. 7

    CAT6 patch cable (3 feet)

  8. 8

    PoE Injector with power cable

  9. 9

    SFP+ transceivers (2x)

3. Required tools

Site survey toolkit

You will need a site survey toolkit for each site.

  1. 1

    Binoculars

  2. 2

    Mobile phone with camera

  3. 3

    High powered flashlight

  4. 4

    Signaling mirror

  5. 5

    Walkie-talkie (if no cell coverage)

Octis connector assembly toolkit

  1. 1

    Wire cutters

  2. 2

    Digital calipers

  3. 3

    X-Acto knife

  4. 4

    Wire strippers

  5. 5

    Wire crimping tool

  6. 6

    Scissors

  7. 7

    Pliers (alternative to Wire crimping tool)

  8. 8

    LC Fiber cleaner

  9. 9

    Screwdriver

WOC provisioning toolkit

  1. 1

    Ethernet cable

  2. 2

    Laptop

Installation toolkit

  1. 1

    1/4" ratchet and sockets

  2. 2

    6mm hex key

  3. 3

    5mm hex key

4. Site survey

Tools

You will need a site survey toolkit for each site.

  1. 1

    Binoculars

  2. 2

    Mobile phone with camera

  3. 3

    High powered flashlight

  4. 4

    Signaling mirror

  5. 5

    Walkie-talkie (if no cell coverage)

Overview

Tips

  1. 1

    Ensure you have reliable means of communication

    Use your phone if there’s cellular coverage. If there’s no coverage, use walkie-talkies to connect with your teammate.

  2. 2

    Communicate with your teammate

    Inform your teammate via phone or walkie-talkie about your actions: that you see it, that you are ready to flash, see the flash, and have documented the flash. Coordinate your actions for the best result.

  3. 3

    Register a video recording

    Record short videos of the flash on the opposite site, zooming in and out for context. Document all potential obstacles in the beam path, especially trees and power lines.

1. Position team members on each site

2. Confirm coordinates with GPS

3. Connect via phone or walkie-talkie

4. If it’s sunny, flash the signal to the other side using a mirror

5. If it’s cloudy, flash the signal to the other side using a flashlight

6. Record the signal with a zoomed video

7. Switch roles and repeat the process (steps 1-6) to confirm alignment from both directions

5. Site preparation

  1. 5.1

    Octis SFP connector assembly

  2. 5.2

    Octis RJ45 connector assembly

  3. 5.3

    Octis DC connector assembly

  4. 5.4

    WOC provisioning

5.1 Octis SFP connector assembly

Parts

  1. 1

    Blue gland nut

  2. 2

    Split rubber gland

  3. 3

    Tightening cone

  4. 4

    Housing

  5. 5

    Fiber optic cable

  6. 6

    SFP Module

  7. 7

    SFP Module holder

  8. 8

    Plug cap

Required tools

LC Fiber cleaner

Tips

  1. Blue plastic nut. Use parts from the WOC accessory box. The blue plastic nut indicates an Octis SFP connector.
  2. Ensure proper fiber cable handling. Good practice involves careful handling and management of the fiber assembly. Use a plug to protect the cable from dust. Use of a fiber cleaning tool before connecting is highly recommended.
  3. Listen for the 'clicks'. As you assemble the components, make sure to listen for the distinctive 'click' sounds, which indicate that the parts are securely connected. These clicks provide an auditory confirmation that the assembly is properly sealed.
  4. Gently press down to check. Verify the SFP is locked in place by applying finger pressure.

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

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5.2 Octis RJ45 connector assembly

Parts

  1. 1

    Black gland nut

  2. 2

    Split rubber gland

  3. 3

    Tightening cone

  4. 4

    Housing

  5. 5

    CAT6 patch cable

  6. 6

    Cable holder

  7. 7

    Plug cap

Required tools

Wire cutters

Tips

  1. Check RJ45 depth and nut indication. Double check the RJ45 connector depth using the marking line on the dust cap and make sure the plastic nut is firmly tightened so the cable does not slip. On the Octis cap, use the arrow to verify the length of the visible RJ45 connector (11 millimeters).
  2. Black plastic nut. Use parts from the WOC accessory box. The black plastic nut indicates an Octis RJ45 connector.
  3. Modify ethernet cable. Modify the boot on the Ethernet patch cable: the RJ-45 connector must be bare, with no rubber boot, rubber lock tab protector, or other protrusions. Use care to avoid damaging the cable or the Octis RJ45 connector.
  4. Gently press down to check. To confirm the RJ45 connector is securely locked in place, apply finger pressure.

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

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5.3 Octis DC connector assembly

Parts

  1. 1

    Yellow gland nut

  2. 2

    Split rubber gland

  3. 3

    Tightening cone

  4. 4

    Housing

  5. 5

    DC cable

  6. 6

    Crimp contacts

  7. 7

    Cable holder

  8. 8

    Plastic housing

  9. 9

    Plug cap

Required tools

  1. 1

    Wire cutters

  2. 2

    Screwdriver

  3. 3

    Digital calipers

  4. 4

    X-Acto knife

  5. 5

    Scissors

  6. 6

    Wire strippers

  7. 7

    Wire crimping tool

  8. 8

    Pliers (alternative to Wire crimping tool)

Tips

  1. Yellow plastic nut. Use parts from the WOC accessory box. The yellow plastic nut indicates the Octis DC connector.
  2. Be accurate in measurements. Wire stripping is 37mm, conductor stripping is 5mm. Try on the crimp contacts to match.
  3. Double check the orientation. For this connector, it is very important to observe the correct orientation for the cable holder and plastic housing. Look at the arrow tips on the case and check the instructions twice before attaching the contacts.

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

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5.4 WOC provisioning

Parts

  1. 1

    WOC terminal

  2. 2

    RJ45 pigtail

  3. 3

    PoE injector

  4. 4

    Power cord

Required tools

  1. 1

    Ethernet cable

  2. 2

    Laptop with Taara Prism

Tips

  1. Install Taara Prism. Install Taara Prism on the management computer. Download the latest Taara Prism from Taara University.
  2. Connect the power last. Verify the POE injector is unpowered when inserting the Octis RJ45 connector.
  3. Prepare a second Ethernet patch cable. A second Ethernet patch cable will be required for the provisioning process (not included in the WOC accessory box).
  4. Grab the cable, not the connector. Insert the RJ45 Octis connector into the WOC terminal by pushing from the cable when inserting.

  1. Do not remove the protective cover from the glass.
  2. Do not power the terminal before completing this step.

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Grab the cable

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Do not power

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RJ45 to POE

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Ethernet to LAN

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Ethernet cable

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Connect to power

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Wait for 45 sec

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Run Taara Prism

6.1 Installing the mounting bracket

Parts

Mounting bracket

Installation toolkit

  1. 1

    1/4" ratchet and sockets

  2. 2

    6 mm hex key

  3. 3

    5 mm hex key

Tips

  1. Verify the six azimuth and elevation bolts. Verify the six azimuth and elevation locking bolts are loose and mid-travel before coarse pointing the mounting bracket.
  2. Torque control. Ensure all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque 8.7 Newton meters (N·m) max to secure the mounting bracket in place.
  3. Electrical safety. If the equipment is connected to a power source, ensure it is de-energized before installation to avoid electric shock.
  4. GPS App. Use your GPS app and communicate with your remote partner to verify your target.

  1. Do not power the terminal before completing this step.
  2. It is recommended to perform the installation with a partner.
  3. Avoid working in strong winds or unfavorable weather conditions.
  4. Use safety harnesses when working on elevated areas.

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Use 5mm hex key

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All six fasteners are mid-travel

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Repeat six times

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Look on the opposite side

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Use tools for both sides

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Use the side of the mount to imagine a line towards the remote WOC terminal

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Rotate the mounting bracket to aim at the remote WOC terminal

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6.2 Installing the WOC terminal

Parts

  1. 1

    WOC terminal

  2. 2

    Octis RJ45 connector

  3. 3

    Octis DC connector

  4. 4

    Octis SFP connector

  5. 5

    (Optional) Octis SFP connector

Installation toolkit

  1. 1

    1/4 " ratchet and sockets

  2. 2

    6mm hex key

  3. 3

    5mm hex key

Tips

  1. Keep the dust covers in place. Keep all dust and lens covers in place until installation is completed. Install the Octis connectors carefully - protect against moisture and insects!
  2. Red window cover. Don't forget to remove the red safety cover after physical installation and all connections are verified.
  3. Mounting fasteners. When tightening the WOC terminal bolts, start with the top two. Tighten four mounting fasteners to attach WOC to the pole bracket (8.7 N-m max).
  4. Careful handling of the terminal. Turn the terminal over gently, handle it carefully.

  1. Do not power the terminal before completing this step.
  2. Avoid touching the window.
  3. Make sure that the terminal is securely attached to the fasteners.
  4. Avoid working in strong winds or unfavorable weather conditions.

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Turn on side

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Gently pick it 4 up

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Use 5mm hex key

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Ensure that the power is off

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Grab the cable (Only for cables b and c)

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Open Taara Prism

Application feature

Taara Prism can be used by installers to provision, configure, and bring up Taara Lightbridge links. taara.team/taarauniversity - Tutorial video from Taara University.

1. Download the latest Taara Prism from Taara University.

2. Open the Taara Prism.

3. Check the network connectivity to Taara terminals.

  • Enter the IP addresses provided by the Taara team, if the terminals

were pre-provisioned and assigned unique IP addresses.

  • Else, enter the default IP addresses.

4. Follow the instructions on screen.

Note: to successfully complete the link provisioning, Taara Prism

needs to be connected to the internet.

5. Set up a second terminal from another site.

6. Taara terminals are now fully provisioned.

7. Network connection

Select one of the connection types

7-A Out-of-band setup

7-B In-band setup

7-A Out-of-band setup

Typical single Taara Lightbridge link out-of-band setup

  1. 1

    Upstream Network

  2. 2

    Switch

  3. 3

    10G Fiber

  4. 4

    Cat6 Ethernet

  5. 5

    DC Power Cable

  6. 6

    WOC link Primary data path

  7. 7

    RF link Management connection + Failover data path

  8. 8

    Downstream Network

Checklist

Management connection:

  • Establish the management link by connecting the RJ45 port to the external switch or router.
  • If Power over Ethernet (PoE) is used to power up the WOC terminal, connect the Ethernet cable from the RJ45 port of the WOC terminal to the PoE port of the PoE adapter, and connect the Ethernet cable from the L AN port of the PoE adapter to the external switch or router.
  • Ensure that the management link (e.g., radio or fiber) is up.

Data traffic:

  • Connect the 10G fiber cable from the Customer Switch/Router to SFP+ Port 1.
  • If required, connect a second 10G fiber cable to SFP+ Port 2.

Telemetry streaming:

  • Ensure WOC terminals have the appropriate gateways configured to send telemetry traffic to the Customer Management Network or the Cloud.

7-B In-band setup

Typical single Taara Lightbridge link in-band setup

  1. 1

    Upstream Network

  2. 2

    Switch

  3. 3

    10G Fiber

  4. 4

    Cat6 Ethernet

  5. 5

    DC Power Cable

  6. 6

    WOC link Primary data path + Management connection

  7. 7

    Management connection

  8. 8

    Downstream Network

Checklist

Management connection:

  • Establish the management link by connecting the RJ45 port to the external switch or router.
  • If Power over Ethernet (PoE) is used to power up the WOC terminal, connect the Ethernet cable from the RJ45 port of the WOC terminal to the PoE port of the PoE adapter, and connect the Ethernet cable from the L AN port of the PoE adapter to the external switch or router.

Data traffic:

  • Connect the 10G fiber cable from the Customer Switch/Router to SFP+ Port 1.
  • If required, connect a second 10G fiber cable to SFP+ Port 2.

Telemetry streaming:

  • Ensure WOC terminals have the appropriate gateways configured to send telemetry traffic to the Customer Management Network or the Cloud.

Additional Instructions

Prerequisites

There is a team at each site location with the Site Survey Toolkit and a laptop with the latest Taara Prism installed.

Step 1: Installer-1 connects to terminal-1 via Taara Prism

Step 2: Installer-2 connects to terminal-2 via Taara Prism

Step 3: Installer-1 and Installer-2

  • Terminal settings - No changes.
  • Remote terminal settings: Out of band Management network, change it to “NO”.

Please ensure both sides (Installer 1 & 2) have selected the same option to proceed with installation.

  • Terminal will reboot with standalone mode enabled.
  • Installer-2 follow the same steps in terminal-2.

Step 4: Camera pointing for Installer-1 and Installer-2

  • Terminal should be inside the small yellow circle. (This is a requirement for in-band setup.)

Step 5: Raster scan page (Very Important )

  • Installer-1: click on “Yes, start Raster scan”
  • Installer-2: click on “No”

Step 6: Installer-1 click “Next” to complete the registration

  • Installer-2: Ex it from Taara Prism

8. Have more questions?

If you have any questions, you can always send us an email at support@taaraconnect.com