Application Note 4 Reliable Operation of LSProbe 1.2 Field Probes
nectors at the other end. The two sacrificial cables are connected by an E2000 coupler.
The FC/ST connectors at either end of the sacrificial cable kit connect to and protect the
FC/ST connectors of the Field Probe, the Computer Interface and the fiber extension cable.
Fig. 5 shows the fiber connections of a typical LSProbe 1.2 Field Probe System.
Figure 5: Typical LSProbe 1.2 Field Probe System with sacrificial cable kits
As highlighted in Fig. 6, the optical link should always be disconnected using E2000 connec-
tors. Do not disconnect any FC/ST connectors unless absolutely necessary. When plugging
FC/ST connectors make sure to observe the cleaning instructions in Section 4.
F
C
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Field
Probe
Use E2000
Connectors!
Two Sacrificial Cable Kits incl.
E2000 Connectors and Coupler
E2000
Fiber
Coupler
FC/ST
Fiber
Coupler
FC/ST
Fiber
Coupler
E2000
Fiber
Coupler
Fiber-Optic Cable
Do Not
Disconnect¹!
Fiber-Optic
Extension
Cable
typ. 5m
typ. 15m
1) Except when replacing the sacrificial cables.
Do Not
Disconnect¹!
FC/ST
Fiber
Coupler
Computer
Interface
FC/ST
Fiber
Coupler
typ. 20cm
Figure 6: Fiber connections of a typical LSProbe 1.2 Field Probe System
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