how to test optocoupler using multimeter?

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Generally, you can't unless the transistor has the base connection available externally.
What is the optocoupler?
Does your multimeter have a transistor test option?
 

Alec_t

Joined Sep 17, 2013
14,280
Even if the base pin isn't there, you could try connecting the + and - probes of a DMM to the collector and emitter pins respectively, setting the DMM to an Ohms range, passing a small current through the opto LED and looking for a change in the meter reading.
 
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