Photo Gates for Digital Timer
Product Specification Sheet
Photo Gates for Digital Timer
Model Number: MTM-80
The Photo Gates for Digital Timer from Micro Technologies are precision optical sensing accessories designed for time interval and motion measurements in physics and dynamics experiments. The set consists of two photo gates equipped with phototransistor sensors, suitable for use with a compatible digital timer in experiments involving linear air tracks, moving vehicles, velocity, acceleration and related motion studies.
Product Specification
The Photo Gates for Digital Timer from Micro Technologies are optical sensing accessories designed to provide accurate detection of moving objects during mechanics and dynamics experiments. They are particularly useful where precise measurement of short time intervals is required.
The system consists of two photo gates incorporating phototransistor sensors. When a suitable moving object, flag or card passes through a photo gate, interruption of the optical path produces a timing signal that can be processed by a compatible digital timer.
Using two photo gates enables the time required for an object to travel between two defined positions to be measured. When the distance between the gates is known, the collected timing information can be used for suitable calculations involving velocity, acceleration and linear motion.
The photo gates are particularly useful as accessories for a Linear Air Track, where low-friction gliders can pass through the sensing points during dynamics experiments. This arrangement provides more precise timing than relying solely on manual stopwatch measurements.
The sensors can support experiments involving uniform motion, accelerated motion, collisions, momentum, velocity and other time-dependent mechanics investigations when connected to compatible laboratory timing equipment.
The supplied connecting leads allow the photo gates to interface with the appropriate timer or experimental system. Their compact configuration makes them easy to position at selected points along compatible experimental tracks and setups.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Photo Gates are suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories, dynamics laboratories, research facilities and experimental motion-measurement setups.
Features
- Set of two photo gates
- Phototransistor sensing technology
- Designed for use with compatible digital timers
- Accurate object-passage detection
- Suitable for time interval measurement
- Supports velocity experiments
- Useful for acceleration investigations
- Compatible with linear air track experiments
- Connecting leads provided
- Non-contact optical detection
- Compact laboratory configuration
- Suitable for repeated measurements
Benefits
- Improves precision of motion timing experiments
- Eliminates much of the reaction-time error associated with manual timing
- Two-gate arrangement enables interval measurements
- Useful for calculating velocity over a known distance
- Supports quantitative dynamics investigations
- Integrates with compatible air-track experiments
- Optical detection minimizes mechanical interference with moving objects
- Suitable for repeated laboratory measurements
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Photo Gates for Digital Timer |
| Model No. | MT-10538G |
| Product Type | Optical Timing Sensor |
| Quantity | 2 Photo Gates |
| Sensor Type | Phototransistor |
| Detection Method | Optical Interruption |
| Timer Compatibility | Compatible Digital Timer |
| Connecting Leads | Provided |
| Measurement | Time Intervals / Motion Events |
| Typical Use | Linear Air Track & Dynamics Experiments |
| Configuration | Laboratory Sensor Accessory |
Compatibility
| Related Equipment | Model No. |
|---|---|
| Linear Air Track | MT-10538 |
| Digital Timer | MT-10538T |
| Photo Gates | MT-10538G |
Applications
- Time interval measurement
- Linear air track experiments
- Velocity measurement
- Acceleration investigations
- Uniform motion experiments
- Dynamics experiments
- Collision investigations
- Momentum experiments
- Moving-glider detection
- Kinematics experiments
- Motion timing
- Mechanics laboratory measurements
Available Variants
Photo Gates, Photogates, Digital Timer Photo Gates, Phototransistor Photo Gates, Air Track Photo Gates, Optical Timing Gates, Motion Timing Sensors, Physics Laboratory Photo Gates
SKU System
MT-PG-10538G
FAQs
What are Photo Gates used for?
Photo gates are used to detect the passage of moving objects and provide precise timing signals for motion and dynamics experiments.
How many photo gates are included?
The set consists of two photo gates.
What type of sensor is used?
Each photo gate uses a phototransistor-based optical sensing arrangement.
Can these Photo Gates be used with a Linear Air Track?
Yes. They are suitable for use with the MT-10538 Linear Air Track for timing moving gliders and performing motion experiments.
Can velocity be measured using Photo Gates?
Yes. When the distance between two gates is known, the measured travel time can be used to calculate the average velocity of the moving object.
Can the Photo Gates measure acceleration?
They can be incorporated into suitable experimental arrangements with a compatible timer to obtain timing data for acceleration and other kinematics investigations.
Do the Photo Gates work independently?
They are designed primarily as sensors for use with a compatible digital timer or measurement system that receives and processes their signals.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Two phototransistor photo gates supplied
- Designed for precise motion timing
- Compatible with air-track experiments
- Suitable for velocity and acceleration investigations
- Connecting leads provided
- Institutional, OEM, bulk and distributor supply available
Call to Action
Improve the accuracy of your mechanics experiments with the Photo Gates – MT-10538G from Micro Technologies. Contact us for photo gates, compatible digital timers, complete linear air track systems, institutional procurement, bulk orders, OEM supply and customized quotations.
