Belden Grass Valley CopperHead 3404, 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