Laboratory Timer with Pair of Timing Gates (KS4+)

The Laboratory Timer with Pair of Timing Gates is a high‑precision digital timing system designed for KS4 and post‑16 physics teaching. This versatile unit allows students to measure time intervals between two events with excellent accuracy, making it an essential tool for mechanics, motion, and acceleration experiments in school science laboratories.

The timer achieves high accuracy using a 10MHz quartz crystal oscillator and features a clear 14mm LED display for easy reading in classroom conditions. It includes a built‑in power source, providing convenience and portability without the need for additional power supplies in most experimental setups.

Four operating modes make this timer extremely flexible: manual mode, free‑fall mode, timing gates mode, and external trigger start/stop. This allows it to be used across a wide range of physics experiments, from simple reaction‑time measurements to precise motion analysis.

The included pair of timing gates are housed in tough moulded cases to ensure excellent durability in a busy classroom environment. The gates operate on 6‑volt lamps, protected by a special built‑in circuit that prevents lamp damage if a higher voltage is accidentally applied. Connections are made using standard 4mm sockets, ensuring compatibility with common laboratory leads and power supplies.

This timer also works in conjunction with the Eisco g by Free Fall Apparatus (code 0946), providing a complete solution for accurately determining the acceleration due to gravity.

Key Features & Specifications

• Precision digital laboratory timer suitable for KS4+
• High accuracy using 10MHz quartz crystal oscillator
• Four operating modes: Manual, Free‑Fall, Timing Gates, External Trigger
• Built‑in power source
• 14mm LED display for clear visibility
• Supplied with a pair of robust timing gates
• Timing gate lamps operate at 6V with protection circuit
• 4mm socket connections for easy setup
• Compatible with the g by Free Fall apparatus (Code 0946)

Ideal for School Physics Lessons

Ideal for GCSE and A‑Level physics, this laboratory timer and timing gate set supports a wide range of curriculum‑required practicals. It enables students to collect accurate, repeatable data while developing confidence in experimental technique and data analysis.

• Measuring time intervals in motion experiments
• Investigating speed, acceleration, and uniform motion
• Supporting free‑fall and gravity experiments
• Using light gates to analyse object motion
• Developing data handling and evaluation skills

Reliable, accurate, and classroom‑proven, the Laboratory Timer with Pair of Timing Gates is an essential piece of equipment for delivering high‑quality, practical physics teaching in secondary school science laboratories.