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CopperHead Pro
User Guide
Fiber Optic Connector Types
Depending on the type of fiber optic cable used, different connectors can be used. The
following table summarizes the various types of connectors typically used in a CopperHead
Pro configuration and the allowed Fiber optic cable usage. Each connector type is
illustrated below.
Fig. A-3: Fiber Optic Connectors
Connector Type
Tactical
Fiber Use Hybrid
Fiber Use Camera
Unit Use Base
Station Use Notes
ST Fiber
Connectors Yes No* No Yes Less Expensive - not as durable as
OpticalCON, SMPTE 304M or MX
ST Fiber
Connectors with
Molex Power Plug No No* 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
Note: These connectors can be used to terminate individual fibers on
a Hybrid fiber breakout adaptor.
ST Plugs ST Panel Connectors ST Panel w/ Molex OpticalCON Plug OpticalCON Panel
LC Connectors SMPTE 304M Plug SMPTE 304M Panel MX Expanded
Beam Plug MX Expanded
Beam Panel