Operational Overview
The diagram below shows the specific parts of the sensor. Read further to explore the functionality of each part of the sensor.
- On/Off Switch
- USB Port
- Connection socket to attach Light Gates together
- Unique ID Number
- Status Indicator
- Laser Gate
- Laser Gate Indicator
- A – Transmitter
- B – Transmitter
- A – Receiver and indicator
- B – Receiver and indicator
- Mounting Rod connection
- Spoked Pulley Wheel Connection
On/Off Switch (1)
The sensor's on/off switch allows you to turn the sensor on, off or perform a hard reset.
USB Port (2)
Use to connect to a computer or a charging unit.
For specific USB or Bluetooth connectivity instructions, please see the 'Connectivity' section of this documentation.
For instructions on charging your device, see the section on 'Charging the Sensor'.
Connection socket to attach Light Gates together (3)
A Jack plug connection lead is supplied with each Light Gate, this is used to connect two Light Gates together when you want a physical separation using two Light Gates.
Unique ID Number (4)
All Smart Wireless Sensors are labelled with a unique ID number. This number is used in the EasySense2 app, so that you can identify each sensor when making a connection wirelessly.
The Status Indicators (5)
The sensor features a single status indicator that changes colour and flashes. See the table below for further information.
Status Light |
Indicates |
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No light |
Sensor is Off. Short press the On/Off switch |
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Blue flashing |
Sensor On and Bluetooth advertising |
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White flashing |
Charging via USB mains charger or USB port |
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Green flashing |
Communication with the EasySense2 app (via USB or Bluetooth) has been established |
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Orange flashing |
Recording data |
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Red flashing |
Battery is low |
Laser Guide (6)
This can be used with any laser, when using a larger object that will not fit between the Light Gate transmitter and receiver (a laser is not supplied with the light gate).
Laser Gate Indicator (7)
This will show a green light when the laser has been detected and will turn red when an object breaks the laser beam.
A – Transmitter (8)
This is where the infrared beam for A starts. A measurement should be taken if needed for distance.
B – Transmitter (9)
This is where the infrared beam for B starts. A measurement should be taken if needed for distance.
A – Receiver and Indicator (10)
This is where the infrared beam for A ends. A red light will appear when the beam has been broken.
B – Receiver and Indicator (11)
This is where the infrared beam for B ends. A red light will appear when the beam has been broken.
Mounting Rod Connection (12)
This is used to secure the metal mounting rod bar which can then be used in the boss on a retort stand.
Spoked Pulley Connection (13)
A spoked pulley can be purchased separately (product number 3177) and secured here. The spoked pulley will block the infrared beam of the Light Gate as it rotates and can therefore be used for continuous recording of time/distance, time/velocity and time/acceleration relationships. (A spoked pulley is not supplied with a Light Gate)
To switch the sensor off
- Press and hold down the On/Off switch until the white light shows, then release.
- If not communicating with the EasySense2 app, the sensor will turn off after a period of one hour of inactivity.
Hard resetting the sensor
- If necessary, attach the sensor to power.
- Press and hold down the On/Off button for at least 8 seconds until the status LED gives a flash of blue light, then release.
- If the sensor fails to respond, contact Product Support at Data Harvest. Please provide details of:
- The computer platform it is being used with and the EasySense2 app’s version number.
- A description of the problem being encountered.