OverviewThe LSPlus Series materials testing machine, combined with NEXYGENPlus software and interchangeable grips, provides a precise, configurable solution for tensile, compression, peel and other material tests up to 5 kN. The LSPlus builds on the LS platform with upgraded components for improved speed control, measurement reliability and throughput.
Materials tested- Plastics
- Rubber
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Wood
- Packaging materials
- Medical devices
- Cosmetics
Key features- Series configurations: LSPlus1, LSPlus2.5, LSPlus5 (different sizes and capacities)
- Maximum capacity: up to 5 kN
- Interchangeable YLC Series load cells for accurate force measurement
- Reading accuracy: ±0.5% reading accuracy down to 1/100th of load cell capacity
- High test and return speed: 2032 mm/min (80 in/min) for high-throughput operations
- Improved speed control and accuracy compared with previous LS models
- Interchangeable grips and fixtures to match sample geometry and standards
- Compatible with NEXYGENPlus for a wide range of test methods, data capture and analysis
- Easy export of results to Excel and Word for reporting
- Designed for production and automated environments
Documentation (available)- LSPlus Manual
- LSPlus Series Data Sheet
Release Notes / Firmware and Software Highlights- Firmware 2.5 (25-Sep-18): Measurement module configuration changes no longer require restart; added native support for additional units; startup and reliability fixes.
- Firmware 2.4 (21-Mar-25): Improved motion control for small-load samples and load/strain-control tests; updated CANOpenBus v4; reliability fixes.
- Firmware 2.2 (17-Sep-24): Added parameter to set return-to-zero speed; fixed main timeout during return-to-zero operations.
- Firmware 2.1 (23-Aug-24): Fixed multi-measurement-module startup/test termination issue.
- Firmware 2.0 (02-Jul-24): Added support for CS2Plus and LSPlus machines.
- LD Software 1.1.0 (02-Jul-24): Added LSPlus support, enhanced logging and error collection; fixes for result units and archive operations.
- Firmware Upgrade Utility 2.1.0 (24-Sep-24): Added support for CS2Plus and LSPlus machines.
Typical applications and test types- Tensile testing
- Compression testing
- Peel and adhesion testing
- Spring rate and specialized material tests (with appropriate grips/sensors)
Characteristics / technical specifications- Product series: LSPlus Series
- Model family: LSPlus
- Available configurations: LSPlus1, LSPlus2.5, LSPlus5
- Maximum test capacity: up to 5 kN
- Load cell compatibility: YLC Series (interchangeable)
- Load measurement accuracy: ±0.5% reading accuracy down to 1/100th of load cell capacity
- Maximum test and return speed: 2032 mm/min (80 in/min)
- Software compatibility: NEXYGENPlus (data capture, analysis, export to Excel/Word)
- Motion control improvements and CANOpenBus support (per firmware updates)
- Interchangeable grips and fixtures for diverse sample types and standards compliance
- Intended for production and automated test environments requiring high throughput