Photogate that can be connected to any PASPORT interface, has auxiliary port to daisy chain gates, double beams for accurate speed measurement, and a special photogate tape slot.
- 1x Smart Gate
- 1x PASPORT Cable
- 1x Mounting Rod
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The Smart Gate connects directly to any PASPORT interface, and has an auxiliary port to daisy chain to an additional Photogate. Can be used with cart picket fence, clamp on super pulley, and flexible Photogate Tape.
What's Included
- 1x Smart Gate
- 1x PASPORT Cable
- 1x Mounting Rod
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| 1x PASPORT Interface | -- | -- |
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| Time-of-Flight Accessory | ME-6810A | |
| Photogate Head | ME-9498A | |
| Photogate Tape, High Resolution (30 meters) | ME-6666 | |
| Photogate Brackets (2 Pack) - IDS | ME-9806 | |
| Cart Picket Fences (2 Pack) - IDS | ME-9804 | |
| Super Pulley with Clamp | ME-9448B | |
| Photogate Stand | ME-9805 |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable | PS-2500 |
| Also Available | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Smart Gate | PS-3225 |
Product Guides & Articles
Photogates, Fences, and Timers
Photogates, fences, and timers are a staple of every physics lab. We’ve developed two standalone photogates, as well as two software-dependent options with varying capabilities and applications. This page compares our products’ functions, applications, and connectivity to help you select the perfect fit for your lab.
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Smart Gate.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Atwood's Machine
In this lab, students use a photogate and pulley system to determine the mathematical relationship between the acceleration of an Atwood’s machine, the difference between its two masses, and the sum of those two masses.
Conservation Of Mechanical Energy
In this lab, students use a photogate and dynamics system to explore how a cart's kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and total mechanical energy changes as it rolls down an inclined track.
Simple Pendulum
In this lab, students will use a photogate and pendulum to determine the physical properties of a simple pendulum that affect its period. Then, students will use their data to support a mathematical model that relates period to...
Two Dimensional Motion: Projectiles
In this lab, students use a photogate and mini launcher to measure the variables that affect the two-dimensional motion of a projectile launched horizontally, and then use those variables to accurately predict and test the projectile's...
Work And Kinetic Energy
In this lab, students use a photogate and dynamics system to investigate the relationship between the change in kinetic energy of an object experiencing a non-zero net conservative force and the work done by that net force on...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Smart Gate Manual | English - 1.14 MB | |
| Fotopuerta Inteligente | Spanish - 1.14 MB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| Attaching single plug, digital devices to Smart Gate or Wireless Smart Gate | Aug 29th, 2023 | |
| Determination of spacing between beams on smart gates | Sep 6th, 2023 | |
| Use of two Smart Gates to determine time between positions in Capstone | Aug 29th, 2023 | |
