Fiber Optics Qs: Mini-DIO, Fusion, Fanout Cable

[F.ono]

I am working in a project that contain several switchboards that will receive an optical fiber from encoders of the motors that they feed (through an optical transmitter).
It appears that to do this we will need Mini-DIOs to connect this fiber cord to optical receivers, which in turn will be connected to each drive that controls the motors.
I know just a little about this subject (fiber optics), because I usually only work with the power system. So I have some questions (probably stupid questions):

1) I’ve heard that we will need Mini-DIOs because the fiber won’t come connectorized. What does that mean exactly?

2) Does de Mini-DIO itself perform the fusion of the fibers? Or do we need a fiber splicer?

3) What is a fanout cable? When should it be used? Will I use it here?

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[Nidum]

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/connectors/network-telecom-connectors/fibre-optic-connectors/

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/?searchTerm=fibre+optic&sra=oss&r=t

Almost every product has excellent data sheets and application notes .

 

[berkeman]

In the past I've used 1mm fiber for simple light transport like you are talking about. Have you looked into 1mm fiber and connectors?

https://www.google.com/search?sourc...nnector&gs_l=hp...0.0.1.98307...0.r0msbsm6cI8

I don't know if it's used much anymore, though. It's pretty easy to put connectors on the 1mm fiber cables...