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Light Gates/Timing Gates
Light Gates/Timing Gates (Product Code: SLE/PHY/230) is a pair of timer gates used to start and stop an electronic timer as a moving object passes, in school and college mechanics experiments. The two gates link to the timer through DIN connections, so the time between them is recorded electronically instead of with a hand-held stopwatch. They are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for motion and acceleration practicals.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Pair of timer gates |
| Connection | DIN connections |
| Used with | A timer (ask us to confirm the match with your timer's inputs) |
| Typical use | Timing moving objects in speed, acceleration and free-fall experiments |
| Product code | SLE/PHY/230 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Are Light Gates/Timing Gates Used For?
A light gate senses the moment an object breaks its beam. With two gates set a measured distance apart, the timer records how long a trolley, air-track glider or falling object takes to travel between them, giving an average speed. Passing a card of known length through the gates lets students work out speed at each gate, and from the change in speed, the acceleration.
For reliable readings, mount both gates so the card or object crosses the beam cleanly, measure the gap between them carefully, and run a few trial passes before recording results. Electronic timing removes human reaction time from the measurement, which is why light gates are standard mechanics lab equipment in India for Newton's laws, momentum and free-fall practicals.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The timer you will connect the gates to, so we can confirm the DIN connections suit its inputs.
- The number of pairs needed for your practical groups.
- Whether a timer, track or trolley should be quoted with the gates.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana, supplies these light gates to schools, colleges, polytechnics and dealers in India and international markets. Tell us which timer your lab uses and we will help you put together a matching set of mechanics apparatus. Company information is on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
Apparatus that is often timed with light gates:
- Millisecond Timer — a timer with input sockets for light gates and manual switches.
- Linear Air Track — a low-friction track whose gliders can be timed between gates.
- Dynamics Trolley, Plastic — a runway trolley for speed and acceleration runs.
- G By Freefall Apparatus and Timer — for measuring the acceleration due to gravity.
Find more apparatus in Physics Lab Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gates are supplied as Light Gates/Timing Gates?
Light Gates/Timing Gates are supplied as a pair of timer gates with DIN connections. Using two gates lets students time an object between two points, which is the basis of most speed and acceleration measurements in school mechanics.
Which timer works with the Light Gates/Timing Gates?
The Light Gates/Timing Gates are made for use with a timer through DIN connections. Tell us the make and input sockets of your timer through the contact page, and we will confirm compatibility or suggest a suitable timer from our range.
What experiments can be done with Light Gates/Timing Gates?
Light Gates/Timing Gates can be used to measure the speed and acceleration of trolleys and air-track gliders, time collisions for momentum work, and record falling objects in acceleration-due-to-gravity experiments, wherever an electronic start and stop signal is more accurate than hand timing.
How should Light Gates/Timing Gates be positioned?
Position the Light Gates/Timing Gates so the moving object or its card passes cleanly through each beam, then measure the distance between the gates accurately. A few trial runs before recording help confirm the timer starts and stops as expected.
Who supplies the Light Gates/Timing Gates?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, supplies the Light Gates/Timing Gates to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets, and can quote them together with timers, tracks and trolleys.
What does a quotation for Light Gates/Timing Gates need?
A quotation for Light Gates/Timing Gates needs the number of pairs, the timer you will use and your delivery location. Send these through the contact page or the enquiry cart, and we will reply with price, availability and any compatibility notes.
Request a Quote
Send your enquiry for Light Gates/Timing Gates (SLE/PHY/230) through the ScienceLab contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart with any timer or track you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
