Helios - Preliminary Specifications

Interface and Power Information
Digital Interface1000BASE-T GigE, M12 X-coded
GPIO Interface8 pin M8 connector
Opto-Isolated I/O Ports1 input, 1 output
Non-Isolated I/O Ports2 bi-directional
Power Requirement12-24 V through GPIO
Power Consumption< 10W
Sensor Properties
Sensor ModelSony DepthSense IMX556PLR CMOS
Shutter TypeGlobal
Sensor Size8 mm (Type 1/2")
Resolution640 x 480 px, 0.3 MP
Pixel Size10.0 µm (H) x 10.0 µm (V)
Framerate60 FPS @ 0.3 MP
Physical Properties
Dimensions55 x 55 x 76 mm
Lens MountIntegrated S-mount lens (not user changeable)
Weight280 g
Camera Features
User Sets1 default and 2 custom user set
Exposure ControlManual, Auto, External Trigger Signal
Synchronizationvia PTP (IEEE 1588)
Output Formats3D Point Cloud, Intensity and Confidence
OS SupportWindows and Linux
Imaging Properties
Working RangeThree operating Modes:
1. Less than 1.5m with 100MHz modulation frequency
2. Less than 3m with 50MHz modulation frequency
3. Less than 6m with 25MHz modulation frequency
Accuracy< 5mm from 0.3m to 1.5m in Mode 1
PrecisionStandard deviation < 2.0mm at 1m in Mode 1, < 2.5mm at 1.5m in Mode 1
Lens Field of View65⁰ x 46⁰ (nominal)
Illumination4 x VCSEL laser diodes @ 850nm

Preliminary Samples Files

Pallet of Cardboard Boxes
Volume: 700  x 1000 x 1200 mm
Distance: 1300 – 2000 mm
Using Mode 2: 50Mhz
Download .PLY File (3.65MB, ZIP)

  • Helios Depthsense Depth Map
  • Helios Camera RBG of boxes
  • LUCID-Helios-Boxes

PVC Pipes and Plastic Toy in Plastic Box
Volume: 250  x 370 x 180 mm
Distance: 1000 – 1500 mm
Using Mode 1: 100Mhz
Download .PLY File (2MB, ZIP)