Lucid Vision Labs Time of Flight (ToF) Camera with Integrated Optics,
Eye-safe 850nm Class1 VSCELs, & GigEVision (PoE) Acquisition
& Control Interface

Lucid Vision Labs Helios2 3D Time of Flight (ToF) cameras, Helios2+ 3D Time of Flight (ToF) cameras, Helios2 Wide 3D Time of Flight (ToF) cameras, and Helios2 Ray Outdoor Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras combine a Lucid Vision’s rugged IP67 Factory Tough™ design with exceptional precision and accuracy into a compact 3D machine vision camera that is ideal for industrial 3D and ToF applications such as robotics, 3D inspection, and logistics.

Featuring a Sony DepthSense™ IMX556PLR 1/2" global shutter CMOS sensor, the Helios 3D time of flight (ToF) cameras output 3D point clouds in real-time for use in a variety of industrial 3D sensing and depth measurement applications to sub-mm (< 1mm) precision with optional 3.2MP color image texture-mapped overlay.

Multiple operational working distance modes maximize 3D performance based on the required distance range and come with the ability to adjust the starting point of each model along the entire working range of the camera. The included Arena SDK and 3D point cloud viewer software enables quick and easy integration into a wide range of 3D imaging applications.

Lucid Vision Labs Helios 3D Time of Flight (ToF) cameras are built to stand up to harsh industrial environments with IP67 protection and resistance to shock & vibration without heatsinks or fans. These ToF GigE cameras adhere to GigE Vision and GenICam 3D standards, and with the M12 connectors the cameras are easy to install. In addition, they are 100% mechanically and software compatible with each other.

Helios2+ Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Camera with IP67 protection
Helios2+ Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras
  • High-Speed ToF modes
  • High dynamic range
  • Excellent 3D precision due to the high light transmission and high dynamic range
  • Frame rate: 30 fps (Normal), 10 fps (HDR), 103 fps (High-Speed)
Helios2 Wide Time of Flight (ToF) 3D wide-angle camera
Helios2 Wide Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras
  • 4 times the viewable area at the same working distance vs Helio2 & Helio2+
  • Lens field of view: 108° x 78°
  • Frame rate:30 fps (All Distance Modes), 10 fps (All Distance Modes @ Exposure 3000 µs)
  • Exposure presets: 187.5, 750, 3000 µs
Helios2 Wide Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Camera - quadruples the viewable area
Helios2 Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras
  • Lens field of view: 69° x 51°
  • Frame rate: 30 fps (All Distance Modes)
  • Working distance: 0.3 - 8.3 meters
  • Exposure presets: 62.5, 250, 1000 µs
Helios2 Ray Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameram for indoor and outdoor use
Helios2 Ray Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras
  • Designed for high-performance operation in outdoor lighting conditions
  • Sony DepthSense IMX556 CMOS back-illuminated ToF image sensor
  • 940nm VCSEL laser diodes
  • Working distances from 0.3 m to 8.3 m
Helios2 Narrow Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Camera - quadruples the viewable area
Helios2 Narrow Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras
  • Narrow field of view 31° x 24°
  • Frame rate: 30 fps
  • Working distance: 0.3 - 8.3 meters
  • Manual, 3 settings: 62.5 μs, 250 μs or 1000 μs



Helios2 FoV Comparison


Graphic shows the FoV ranges for the Helios2 Time of Flight(ToF) 3D cameras

Helios2 Time of Flight (ToF) 3D Cameras Comparison Chart


Helios2+ Helios2 Helios2 Ray Helios2 Wide Helios2 Narrow
Sensor: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
VCSEL Wavelength850 nm, Indoors 850 nm, Indoors 940 nm, Outdoors 850 nm, Indoors 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 0.3 - 8.3 m 0.3 - 8.3 m
Precision (5000mm mode) @ 1 m:0.6 mm 0.6 mm 0.8 mm 0.72 mm 0.64 mm
Accuracy up to 1.25 m± 4.0 mm ± 4.0 mm ± 5.0 mm ± 6.0 mm ± 4.0 mm
Lens Field of View:69° x 51° 69° x 51° 69° x 51° 108° x 78° 31° x 24°
# of Operating Distance Modes:"6 Modes (Normal) 3 Modes (HDR) 3 Modes (High-Speed)" 6 Modes 6 Modes 6 Modes 6 Modes
# of Pixel Formats:10 8 8 8 8
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode?Yes No No No No
High-Speed Mode?Yes No No No No
"Adjustable Starting Distance Point for Modes:"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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
Weight398 g 398 g 398 g 390 g 390 g
Frame Rate:"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 )" 30 FPS (All Distance Modes)
Exposure Presets:"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) 3 (62.5, 250, 1000 μs)
IP67 Case:Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes Yes No No Yes
"Flying Pixel" Filter:Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Indoor Ambient Light Filter:On-Camera & On-Sensor On-Camera & On-Sensor On-Camera & On-Sensor On-Camera & On-Sensor On-Camera & On-Sensor
"Combine with other Helios Cameras?"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
"Combine with Color Camera for RGB Point Cloud?"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes