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The Light gate is a digital switch-type sensor that is most commonly used in timing experiments.
The Light gate has an infrared transmitter and receiver that will detect a solid object passing through the ‘gate’. A red On/Off indicator will light when the infrared beam is blocked.
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The gates can be used singly or in pairs for time, speed, velocity, acceleration and event monitoring. Designed to work seamlessly with the Data Harvest Dynamics system and timing part of the EasySense software. Ideal for all your dynamics / mechanics / kinematics work.
When used in a non-timing mode e.g. Graph, the Light gate can be used to mark an event on a graph and the length of the interrupt can be used to determine velocity.
Want to know how you can use this product in your science lessons? Take a look at the list of possible use cases and activities to get you started with the Light Gates.
Learn more about the Light Gates specification and range information.
| Infrared Source | Peak at 880 nm |
|---|---|
| Response Time | Less than 5 microseconds |
| Timing Resolution | 10 microseconds |
| Connectivity | Mini-Din to Data Logger |
| Battery | Not Required |
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| Light Gate Sensor Manual | Doc No. ds054 | Rev. 4 | Download |
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