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The Helios2 ToF camera delivers high-quality 3D data for demanding industrial environments, with precise VCSEL and sensor timing calibration to improve depth accuracy, edge definition, and noise reduction. With on-camera 3D processing and a rugged design built for continuous 24/7 operation, it reduces host PC workload while providing reliable 3D imaging for industrial automation.
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8.3 m Range
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3D Depth
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Industrial Helios2 Time-of-Flight Cameras for 3D Applications
Factory Tough Design, Superior Time-of-Flight
IP67 Dust & Water Protection
Dust proof and water resistant aluminum casing. Built for harsh industrial environments.
Compact & Rugged Design
Measuring 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm and built with shock and vibration resistance.
Industrial EMC Immunity
Designed with higher EMC standards for electrically noisy environments. Withstand stronger electromagnetic fields, conducted noise, power surges, and electrostatic discharges.
Robust Cabling
The 1Gbe M12 and M8 GPIO connectors provides a secure connection from the camera to the PC.
High Performance VCSELs
Multi-frequency 850nm or 940nm Class 1 VCSELs diodes produce sharper modulation contrast allowing better depth calculations.
Multi-Channel
Combine up to 5 Helios2 units to expand 3D point clouds or operate multiple cameras in the same space.
Narrow, Standard, & Wide FoVs
Choose from narrow, standard, and wide FoV Helios2 ToF cameras to match your application’s coverage needs.
On-Camera Processing
3D calculations are done on-camera, reducing CPU load.
Helios2 Time-of-Flight 3D Cameras
Proven 3D ToF Depth Sensing
The Helios2 series delivers proven 3D depth sensing with a cost-effective feature set for applications that do not require HDR or high-speed modes. Designed for machine vision tasks such as bin picking, palletizing, and volume measurement, these cameras provide accurate and precise 3D data. With multiple field-of-view options and a 940 nm model optimized for sunlight conditions, the Helios2 family enables reliable detection, measurement, and positioning in industrial systems.
| Models | P/N | MP | Resolution | FPS | Sensor | Field of View | VCSEL Wavelength | Exposure Settings | PoE | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helios2 Narrow | HTN003S-100/300 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps | Sony IMX556PLR | 31° x 24° | 850 nm, Indoors | 62.5 / 250 / 1000 μs | Yes | M12 GigE Vision |
| Helios2 | HLT003S-001 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps | Sony IMX556PLR | 67° x 51° | 850 nm, Indoors | 62.5 / 250 / 1000 μs | Yes | M12 GigE Vision |
| Helios2 Ray | HTR003S-001 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps | Sony IMX556PLR | 67° x 51° | 940 nm, Outdoors | 13 / 88 / 350 μs | No | M12 GigE Vision |
| Helios2 Wide | HTW003S-001 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps | Sony IMX556PLR | 108° x 78° | 850 nm, Indoors | 187.5 / 750 / 3000 μs | No | M12 GigE Vision |
Helios2+ Time-of-Flight 3D Cameras
with HDR and High-Speed Modes
The Helios2+ series adds advanced imaging capabilities for applications that require reliable 3D data in dynamic or challenging conditions. Featuring on-camera HDR and high-speed depth acquisition, HDR mode combines multiple exposures into a single depth frame for improved performance in high-contrast scenes, while high-speed mode increases frame rate using single-phase measurement. These capabilities make Helios2+ models ideal for motion-heavy, high-contrast, or scenes with varying surface reflectivity. Both HDR and High Speed modes are realized entirely with on-camera processing.
| Models | P/N | MP | Resolution | FPS | Sensor | Field of View | VCSEL Wavelength | Exposure Settings | PoE | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helios2+ Narrow | HPN003S-100/300 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps (Normal) 10 fps (HDR Mode) 103 fps (High-Speed Mode) | Sony IMX556PLR | 31° x 24° | 850 nm, Indoors | HDR / 62.5 / 250 / 1000 μs | Yes | M12 GigE Vision |
| Helios2+ | HTP003S-001 | 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px | 30 fps (Normal) 10 fps (HDR Mode) 103 fps (High-Speed Mode) | Sony IMX556PLR | 67° x 51° | 850 nm, Indoors | HDR / 62.5 / 250 / 1000 μs | Yes | M12 GigE Vision |
Helios2 Chroma RGB-D Models
Accurate Color 3D Point Clouds
Helios2 Chroma cameras are a fully assembled, factory-calibrated IP67-rated RGB-D camera that combine a Helios2 ToF 3D camera with a Triton color camera. No user calibration or assembly required. By integrating a Sony DepthSense™ ToF sensor with a high-resolution color sensor, the system delivers a color-overlaid 3D point cloud with sub-millimeter precision. The hardware performs real-time spatial alignment, precisely mapping every RGB pixel to its corresponding depth coordinate to eliminate parallax errors common in manual multi-camera setups. By combining depth and color into a single stream, the Helios2 Chroma is an ideal out-of-the-box solution for 3D applications that rely on color data for enhanced vision processing capabilities.
| Models | P/N | Camera Components | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Chroma Models | HTP-RGB-001- Helios2+ Chroma | Helios2+ (HTP003S-001) & Triton (TRI032S) with lens and IP67 lens tube. | All Helios2 Chroma models ship as one complete pre-calibrated unit. Cables and network interface card (NIC) sold separately. |
| HLT-RGB-001 - Helios2 Chroma | Helios2 (HLT003S-001) & Triton (TRI032S) with lens and IP67 lens tube. | ||
| HTW-RGB-001 - Helios2 Wide Chroma | Helios2 Wide (HTW003S-001) & Triton (TRI122S) with lens and IP67 lens tube. |
Helios2 RGB Kits
User Assembled 3D + RGB IP67 Kits
Our 3D + RGB IP67 Kit comes with everything you need to get started on creating stunning color point clouds: Helios2, Triton RGB, lens, IP67 lens tube, mounting bracket, tripod adapter, cables, and network interface card. Get complete dust proof and water-resistant color 3D imaging and enjoy additional savings when you order this kit.
| Models | P/N | Camera Components | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| View 3D + RGB Kits | HTP-TRI-KIT001 | 3D+RGB IP67 Kit with Helios2+ HTP003S-001 | Each kit contains Helios2 model, Triton RGB camera, lens, IP67 lens tube, mounting bracket, Helios2 mounting bracket, 2 x 2m Cat6a cables, 2-CH PCIe GigE Vision PoE+ Card, Power Supply (HTR-TRI-KIT001 only) |
| HLT-TRI-KIT001 | 3D+RGB IP67 Kit with Helios2 HLT003S-001 | ||
| HTR-TRI-KIT001 | 3D+RGB IP67 Kit with Helios2 Ray HTR003S-00 |
Compare Helios2 ToF Camera Models
 Helios2+ Narrow | Helios2 Narrow |  Helios2+ | Helios2 | Helios2 Ray |  Helios2 Wide |
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| P/N: | HPN003S-100/300 | HTN003S-100/300 | HTP003S-001 | HLT003S-001 | HTR003S-001 | HTW003S-001 |
| Sensor: | Sony IMX556PLR | Sony IMX556PLR | Sony IMX556PLR | Sony IMX556PLR | Sony IMX556PLR | Sony IMX556PLR |
| Resolution: | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP | 640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP |
| VCSEL Wavelength | 850 nm, Indoors | 850 nm, Indoors | 850 nm, Indoors | 850 nm, Indoors | 940 nm, Outdoors | 850 nm, Indoors |
| Working Distance: | 0.3 - 8.3 m (Normal, HDR), 0.3 - 2.5 m (High-Speed) | 0.3 - 8.3 m | 0.3 - 8.3 m (Normal, HDR), 0.3 - 2.5 m (High-Speed) | 0.3 - 8.3 m | 0.3 - 8.3 m | 0.3 - 8.3 m |
| Precision (5000mm mode) @ 1 m: | 0.64 mm | 0.64 mm | 0.6 mm | 0.6 mm | 0.8 mm | 0.72 mm |
| Accuracy up to 1.25 m | ± 4.0 mm | ± 4.0 mm | ± 4.0 mm | ± 4.0 mm | ± 5.0 mm | ± 6.0 mm |
| Lens Field of View: | 31° x 24° | 31° x 24° | 67° x 51° | 67° x 51° | 67° x 51° | 108° x 78° |
| Area Coverage @ 5 m | 2.8 m x 2.1 m | 2.8 m x 2.1 m | 6.9 m x 4.8 m | 6.9 m x 4.8 m | 6.9 m x 4.8 m | 13.8 m x 8.1 m |
| # of Operating Distance Modes: | 6 Modes (Normal) 3 Modes (HDR) 3 Modes (High-Speed) | 6 Modes | 6 Modes (Normal) 3 Modes (HDR) 3 Modes (High-Speed) | 6 Modes | 6 Modes | 6 Modes |
| # of Pixel Formats: | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode? | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| High-Speed Mode? | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dimensions: | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm | 60 x 60 x 77.5 mm |
| Weight | 398 g | 390 g | 398 g | 398 g | 398 g | 390 g |
| Frame Rate: | 30 FPS (Normal) 10 FPS (HDR) 103FPS (High-speed) | 30 FPS (All Distance Modes) | 30 FPS (Normal) 10 FPS (HDR) 103FPS (High-speed) | 30 FPS (All Distance Modes) | 30 FPS (All Distance Modes) | 30 FPS (All Distance Modes), 10 FPS (All Modes at Exposure 3000µs ) |
| Exposure Presets: | HDR & Manual: 3 (62.5, 250, 1000 μs) | 3 (62.5, 250, 1000 μs) | HDR & Manual: 3 (62.5, 250, 1000 μs) | 3 (62.5, 250, 1000 μs) | 3 (13, 88, 350 μs) | 3 (187.5, 750, 3000 μs) |
| Max Ethernet Cable Distance | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m | 100 m |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE): | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Helios2 Case Studies
See how the Helios2 3D camera is being used in real-word industrial applications.
Helios Videos
In this video we give an overview of the similarities and differences between the Helios2 Time-of-Flight (ToF) 3D camera models: Helios2 (HLT003S-001), Helios2+(HTP003S-001), Helios2 Wide (HTW003S-001), Helios2 Ray (HTR003S-001).
Watch our extended Bin Picking webinar and learn how to improve your point cloud for challenging objects such as shiny metals and plastics. See how changes in image accumulation, exposure, gain, confidence, and spatial filtering settings can increase point cloud quality with before and after image examples using our ArenaView GUI with Helios2 3D ToF Camera.
The Helios2+ High Dynamic Range mode fuses multiple exposures in the phase domain to provide accurate depth information in high contrast, complex scenes, containing both highly reflective and low reflectivity objects.
The Helios2 combines a factory tough design with exceptional 3D precision and accuracy into a compact IP67 machine vision camera. Featuring Sony’s IMX556PLR DepthSense sensor, learn what’s new in the Helios2 and how it compares to the original Helios in this video.
The Helios2+ High Dynamic Range mode fuses multiple exposures in the phase domain to provide accurate depth information in high contrast, complex scenes, containing both highly reflective and low reflectivity objects.
The Helios2+ High-Speed mode enables depth perception using a single phase measurement to realize faster acquisition speed and higher framerates. This allows 3D imaging of moving objects without distortion at the expense of accuracy and distance range.
Interactive Helios2 Samples Files
Front of Car (HDR)
Distance of Helios2+ from Car: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode, HDR Standard
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Car Wheel / Side Panel (HDR)
Distance of Helios2+ from Wheel: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode, HDR Standard
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Interior Car Door (HDR)
Distance of Helios2+ from Door: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode, HDR Standard
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Medium Size Plant
Distance of Helios2 to plant: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Assorted Plastic Objects
Distance of Helios2 from Objects: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Fruits in Plastic Box
Distance of Helios2+ from Fruits: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Medium Size Plant
Distance of Helios2 to plant: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Assorted Plastic Objects
Distance of Helios2 from Objects: 1000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Pallet and Boxes
Distance of Helios2 Wide Chroma: 4000 mm
Using "5m" Mode
Heat Depth Color Overlay
Superior Depth Data
CAPD
Current Assisted Photonic Demodulator
CAPD produces a very high demodulating contrast. A high contrast ratio means more electrons are directed to the right junction, allowing for higher quality phase shift calculations.
BSI
Backside Illuminated CMOS
Sony’s BSI technology ensures the maximum amount of light reaches the photodiode compared to conventional sensor wiring layers.
VCSELs: High Performance Light
The emitted light used for distance calculations is critically important to the performance of a ToF camera. To ensure reliable performance the Helios camera uses 4 vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL) to emit modulated light. VCSELs have faster rise and fall times compared to LEDs, which makes them excellent light emitters for CW phase-shift ToF sensors such as the IMX556. The VCSELs can also produce high modulation frequencies for better accuracy and precision for shorter distances.
Simplified Ethernet Cabling for Factory Integration
Helios2 Time-of-Flight cameras use Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for reliable 3D imaging over long cable distances, making them easier to integrate into large machines, automation systems, and factory production lines. With standard Ethernet infrastructure, Helios2 supports flexible camera placement with 100m cable distance, robust industrial network integration, scalable multi-camera configurations, and precise synchronization for demanding 3D machine vision applications.
Easy 3D Controls
The Arena SDK includes easy to use controls for the Helios2 ToF camera. ArenaView allows for 2D and 3D views: 2D view allows one to see the intensity and depth of the scene from the camera’s perspective. 3D view displays a point cloud of the scene and allows users to manipulate the orientation in real-time. Additionally, settings can be changed in real-time such as false color overlay, depth range adjustments, out of range color settings and more.
