Can I test Solid State Relays (SSRs) with a multi-meter?

If you have a solid state relay and are wondering if its still good you might ask if it could be tested with a multimeter.

The short answer is no. Solid-state devices require a minimum amount of voltage/current across the input before the output device will conduct. Most multi-meters are designed to simply provide a small amount of voltage in order to measure the ensuing current draw. Therefore, when measuring a solid-state device, the meter will typically report an open circuit (or very high impedance) because it cannot put out enough to turn on the relay.

YouTube Video- Crydom TechLab 1 - How to perform an operational on-off test on a solid state relay

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