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How to Test otocoupler? with Digital Multimeter
An opto-isolator contains a source (emitter) of light, almost always a near infrared light-emitting diode (LED), that converts electrical input signal into light,
a closed optical channel (also called dielectrical channel, and a photo sensor, which detects incoming light and either generates electric energy directly, or modulates electric current flowing from an external power supply.
The sensor can be a photoresistor, a photodiode, a phototransistor, a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) or a Triac. Because LEDs can sense light in addition to emitting it,construction of symmetrical, bidirectional opto-isolators is possible.
An optocoupled solid state relay contains a photodiode opto-isolator which drives a power switch, usually a complementary pair of MOSFETs.
A slotted optical switch contains a source of light and a sensor, but its optical channel is open, allowing modulation of light by external objects obstructing the path of light or reflecting light into the sensor.
OPTO COUPLER (4 Pin)
PIN DETAILS.
1. LED ANODE
2. LED CATHODE
3. PHOTO TRANSISTOR COLLECTOR
4. PHOTO TRANSISTOR EMITTER.
2. LED CATHODE
3. PHOTO TRANSISTOR COLLECTOR
4. PHOTO TRANSISTOR EMITTER.
(Opto Coupler 6 PIn Type)
optocoupler-4N35-datasheet Click here. photo-interup-datasheet
HOW TEST OPTO-COUPLER WITH DMM—SELECT DIODE MODE IN DMM
OPTO-COUPLER TESTING: 6-PIN TYPE (DMM MEANS (DIGITAL MULTIMETER)
STEP-1: Connect DMM positive Red test lead to pin-1 (LED ANODE)
Negative black lead to pin-2 (LED CATHODE)
Display reading shows .983v (983 mV)
Negative black lead to pin-2 (LED CATHODE)
Display reading shows .983v (983 mV)
STEP-2. Connect DMM
Negative Black test lead to pin-1
positive red lead to pin-2
Display reading shows OL
Connect DMM positive Red test lead to pin-6 (BASE)
Negative black lead to pin-5 = .618V (COLLECTOR)
Negative black lead to pin-4 = .648V (EMITTER)
Display reading shows
Connect DMM positive Red test lead to pin-6 (BASE)
Negative black lead to pin-5 = .618V (COLLECTOR)
Negative black lead to pin-4 = .648V (EMITTER)
Display reading shows
STEP-3 .Connect DMM Negative Black test lead to pin-6
positive red lead to pin-5
positive red lead to pin-4
Display reading shows OL
PIN -3 No connection (6 PIN TYPE OPTOCOUPLER)
positive red lead to pin-5
positive red lead to pin-4
Display reading shows OL
PIN -3 No connection (6 PIN TYPE OPTOCOUPLER)
Verification:
If the DMM above reading shows the condition is GOOD
Verification:
Verification:
If you get reading in forward bias as 0000 or OL or 1, and in reverse bias as 0000 (or) low values the opto coupler can be FAULTY and needs replacement.
Opto coupler with circuit
Required components:–
1. R1=470E
2. R2=470E
3. opto=4N35
I am trying to test a MOC 3020 6-pin DIP photo coupler? in a music-with-lights type system. I need to know how to identify the six pins and would it be better to test with the component removed from the circuit board? I have 3 satellites (remotes) that do not power the connected lights and one main powering 3 light circuits where 2 are on constant and one works properly (input demands). A total of 6 separate lighting functions. Need any info available before I start throwing parts (money) into this system.
Thank you in advance for any help!
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