Light Gate (Photo Timing Gate)

For use as a light operated timing gate. Comprises a photodetector and light source each housed in a robust ABS case spaced 40 mm apart on a plastic rod. Light source housing has a battery compartment and on/off switch. Photodetector housing is fitted with pair of 4 mm sockets to allow connection to electronic timers. When the timing gate is switched on it creates a short circuit between the two output sockets, this then becomes an open circuit each time the light beam is interrupted. Consequently the timing gate can be used as a remote switching device in wide range of dynamics experiments.