A system for communication of signals between remote devices and
monitoring and control devices via fiber. The system in accordance with
one aspect of the invention includes a plurality of remote interface
units each coupled to a corresponding one of the remote devices, a base
unit coupled to one or more monitoring devices and one or more control
devices, and a central hub coupled between the base unit and the
plurality of remote interface units. The central hub is coupled to the
base unit by a first fiber optic link, and is coupled to the remote
interface units by additional fiber optic links.