An optoelectronic probe system with all-optical coupling includes an
optoelectronic measuring console coupled with an optoelectronic probe via
an optical connector. A supplemental optical signal having an operative
wavelength other than an operative wavelength of the regular optical part
of the optoelectronic measuring console is communicated to the
optoelectronic probe along with the output signal from the optoelectronic
measuring console. The supplemental optical signal is then selected by a
wavelength-division multiplexer, converted to an electrical signal and
used for powering respective components of the optoelectronic probe.
Auxiliary signals are also used for identification and storing
calibration parameters of the optoelectronic probe, counting events, such
as number of sessions used, time in use, and the like.