| 摘要 |
<p>An optical patch panel system (20) is described wherein incoming and outgoing optical fibers (22, 24) are connected to fixed port locations (26, 28) of an optical patch panel (44). This panel (44) has a plurality of ports (48) formed of optical fiber and electrical couplings (50, 52). A plurality of optical fiber patch cables (56) having end connectors are provided to operatively connect with the patch panel (44) couplings. Each patch cable (56) includes one or more optical fibers and one or more electrical conductors (58, 60). The conductors terminate at electrical connectors that mate with the electrical couplings. The optical fibers in the patch cable terminate at optical connectors that mate with the optical couplings. The optical and electrical connectors are integrally mounted with each other so that optical engagements of optical connectors and couplings are at the same time accompanied by an electrical connection between electrical connectors and couplings. A control system (64) is described for determining monitoring and guiding the interconnections of ports at the optical patch panel.</p> |
