6.

Opto Coupler
Unit Objectives
To study & test Opto Coupler Device.
co- Discussion on Fundamentals
Opto Coupler is a device consisting a LED & a photo transistor
encapsulated in a single package. Photo transistor sense the light falling
on it emitted by LED & collector current will flow accordingly (when
applied with proper collector voltage)
This device offers an electrical isolation between LED &
transistor,. Hence this device is useful where electrical isolation is
required between controlled quantity & control signal.
Normally this device (Opto CouPler) is used for power switching or
mains supply switching circuits.

Procedure
1.Identity Opto Coupler on the panel,
2.Locate LED terminal & Transistor Terminals.
3.Make connections as shown in the fig. 5.6.1 Actually
voltage across LED is less & can be monitored separately Fig. 5.6.1
Opto. Coupler
200
mA 2 mA
OK a NC

Wire Sequence: +12V-1, -12V-3, GND-2, 4-5, 6-13, 12-28,14-AM(+),

AM(-)-15, 16-20, VM(+)-22, VM(-)-28, AM(+)-22, AM(-)-23, 15V(V)-24,
15V(COM)-29, VM(+)-13, VM(-)-12. When you use this panel in stand-alone
mode then do following changes in above wire sequence: +12V-24,GND-29
(from lab stock)
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 4.Switch on both the power supplies.
5.Adjust Vice & remove voltmeter to connect at LED side.
6.Now apply voltages to LESS as shown in Table.
7.Note down LED anode current & collector current of
transistor (electrically isolated from LED).
Table No. 5.6.1 Observation Table
,:ED 1 Transistor Current Ic
Current

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Conclusion
Transistor (within coupler) conducts only when sufficient
current flows through LED. Transistor conducts though it is
electrically isolated from LED section of OptoCoupler,
(o- Equipment Required
1. DC power supply - +12V
2. DC power supply —0 -- 15V
3. Voltmeter 200 V
4. Ammeter — 200 mA
5, Ammeter 2 mA.
6, Panel No. - MIT 5

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