Ametek LS1 Series - 1 Introduction

6 LS User Manual
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your new LS series advanced,
single column, universal testing machine. It
incorporates an extensive range of features
making it ideal for performing complex testing
applications. The machine is microprocessor
controlled and uses world proven 32 bit technol-
ogy for highly accurate load measurement and
rapid data acquisition.
When purchased with the manual display
console the stand alone system is capable of
storing up to 600 test results from a choice of
10 user programmable test set-ups, or may
be connected via its USB output to a personal
computer running NEXYGENPlus™, providing
almost unlimited testing capability and result
manipulation facilities.
The high stiffness frame incorporates a cross-
head guidance system to prevent side loading
of the sample under test. The crosshead is
driven by single lead screw, motor and DC PWM
system to achieve a wide speed range over
the full load range. The machine is capable of
running full load at full speed. A range of highly
accurate, interchangeable loadcells are available
for tension, compression and cycling through
force measurements. The system is ideal for use
in production, quality control, educational and
research environments.
All LS series systems are designed to meet a
broad range of applications. This is achieved
mainly through the embedded control software
and easily congurable data acquisition soft-
ware, available as an optional extra.
NEXYGENPlus™ software is fully WINDOWS
®
compliant and compatible, it seamlessly inte-
grates with contemporary MICROSOFT
®
Ofce
programs using OLE2 technology. The program
is easy to use, making use of drop down
windows prompts, drag and drop, cut and paste
routines. Data can easily be exported to pro-
grams such as EXCEL
®
, ACCESS
®
, OUTLOOK
®
and POWERPOINT
®
for further manipulation,
and enhanced presentation. NEXYGENPlus™
software contains a library of pre-programmed
test set-ups for conducting fully automated tests,
in accordance with international standards.
For advice and information about the
NEXYGENPlus™ data analysis and applications
software, please contact your authorised LLOYD
INSTRUMENTS Sales Representative.
LS Materials Testing Machine
with optional grips and load cell