Gate timing, Gate timing m – Vernier EasyData Guidebook User Manual
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To collect data in Gate Timing mode
This example uses a single photogate connected to a CBL 2. During the
experiment, a regular #2 pencil will be passed through the photogate. Gate Timing
can be used with one or two photogates.
1.
From the EasyData main screen, select
, and
then select Gate Timing....
The Flag Width screen is displayed. Press
and
type in the width of the object that will be passing
through the photogate. Select
to return to the main
screen.
2. Select
to begin collecting data. Wait for the data-
collection device to beep, then pass the pencil through
the photogate once.
The time the gate is blocked is displayed along with the
trial number. Pass the pencil through the gate several
more times.
3. Select
to stop collecting data. A graph of time
blocked vs. trial number is displayed.