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How to configure pins of photocopier optocoupler switch
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7 years 3 months ago #140046
by Dinuka_Shehan
There 3 pins
Vcc
Gnd
Out
How can find them correctly.
I tried with multimeter diode mode can not get a idea.
any ideas?
Vcc
Gnd
Out
How can find them correctly.
I tried with multimeter diode mode can not get a idea.
any ideas?
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7 years 3 months ago #140058
by HueyHQ
Replied by HueyHQ on topic How to configure pins of photocopier optocoupler switch
My best guess (without having any to test on) is that the outer two wires are VCC and GND, and the middle wire is the output.
Put the multimeter (in diode mode) across the outer two wires, and you should get a "beep" and a reading of approx. 0.7V - if not, swap the multimeter probes. Whichever wire the black/negative probe is touching when it beeps (or reads a low voltage) is the GND wire.
Try that first - come back if any further issues.
Put the multimeter (in diode mode) across the outer two wires, and you should get a "beep" and a reading of approx. 0.7V - if not, swap the multimeter probes. Whichever wire the black/negative probe is touching when it beeps (or reads a low voltage) is the GND wire.
Try that first - come back if any further issues.
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7 years 3 months ago #140081
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I don't get a reading with your method?
Replied by Dinuka_Shehan on topic How to configure pins of photocopier optocoupler switch
HueyHQ wrote: .
Put the multimeter (in diode mode) across the outer two wires, and you should get a "beep" and a reading of approx. 0.7V - if not, swap the multimeter probes. Whichever wire the black/negative probe is touching when it beeps (or reads a low voltage) is the GND wire.
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I don't get a reading with your method?
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7 years 3 months ago #140087
by PCW
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The other option is to put a series resistor in the 5V power lead (say 330 Ohms)
so a reversed connection will do no harm, and then try the outer leads both ways
( checking if the middle pin responds to blocking the light path )
so a reversed connection will do no harm, and then try the outer leads both ways
( checking if the middle pin responds to blocking the light path )
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7 years 3 months ago #140094
by Dinuka_Shehan
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emitter is IR?
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7 years 3 months ago #140095
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Almost always...
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7 years 3 months ago #140098
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Watch and tell me?
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Watch and tell me?
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7 years 3 months ago #140128
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic How to configure pins of photocopier optocoupler switch
I watched it ! 
That is the correct and more complicated way, but it is the safest way.
Also you can use your mobile phone camera to see the IR when on. Use a TV remote controll to check if the camera can see IR.
That is the correct and more complicated way, but it is the safest way.
Also you can use your mobile phone camera to see the IR when on. Use a TV remote controll to check if the camera can see IR.
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