Grass Valley 3400 CopperHead - Manual (Page 13)

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CopperHead 3400
User Guide
Fiber Optic Connector Types
Depending on the type of Fiber Optic Cable used, different Connector types can be
configured. The following table summarizes the various types of connectors typically used
in a CopperHead 3400 configuration and the allowed Fiber Optic Cable usage. Each
connector type is illustrated below.
Fig. 2-3: Fiber Optic Connectors
Connector Type
Tactical
Fiber Use Hybrid
Fiber Use Camera
Unit Use Base
Station Use
Notes
ST Fiber Connectors Yes Not
Typically
No Yes Less Expensive – not as durable as
OpticalCON, SMPTE 304M or MX
ST Fiber Connectors
with Molex Power Plug No Not
Typically
No Yes Used with separate Fiber and Power
cables
LC Connectors No No No No Infrastructure and Internal Equipment
Use
SMPTE 304M No Yes (up
to 95V) Yes Yes
OpticalCON Cable
Connector (Neutrik) Yes Yes Yes Yes
OpticalCON Panel
Connector (Neutrik) Yes Yes No No Infrastructure Use Only
MX Expanded Beam
Connector Yes No Yes Yes
ST Cable
Connectors
ST Panel
Connectors
ST Panel w/
Molex
OpticalCON
Cable
OpticalCON
Panel
LC Connectors SMPTE 304M
Cable
SMPTE 304M
Panel
MX Expanded
Beam Cable
MX Expanded
Beam Panel