how do i use a Transistor output optoisolators

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Interfacing
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im trying to wire one up just to test it. but how do i go about doing it. never used one before and im not having much luck

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Wire up the input just like you would wire an LED with a current limiting resistor. Then wire the output emitter to ground, collector to an LED, LED to resistor, resistor to +5.
The the LED should turn on when you activate the input.