Fiber optic connector types – Grass Valley 3404 CopperHead User Manual
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CopperHead 3404
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 3404 Transceiver System configuration and the allowed Fiber Optic Cable
usage. Each connector type is illustrated below.
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
Yes
Yes
OpticalCON Cable
Connector (Neutrik)
Yes
Yes
(up to 95V)
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