Helios Welding Visualization System
Advanced, all-in-one, user-friendly & affordable.
Chronos 1.4
Sensor:
2/3" (Mono)
Resolution/Frame Rate:
Max: 1280X1024 @ 1069fps
Record Time:
16 seconds (32GB)
Bit Depth:
12-bit
Helios
Peak:
1000W Pulsed /
100W Continuous
Wavelength:
Pulsed 445nm /
Constant 450nm +15nm
Photometrics:
2000LUX at 3.28’ / 1m
Standard cameras and the human eye struggle to capture welding and laser cutting due to intense light and glare. The Helios Welding Visualization System eliminates this challenge with Narrowband Reflectance Imaging, delivering crystal-clear visuals of high-intensity welding, laser cutting, and other bright industrial processes.
Designed as a turnkey solution, Helios includes a high-speed camera, specialized optics, and LED-based illumination, ensuring easy setup and operation within minutes.
Applications
Welding and Weld Pool Visualization
GMAW / MIG
GTAW / TIG
SMAW / Stick
Laser Welding
EV Battery welding
Additive Manufacturing
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
Welding Education & Training
Laser Cutting
Cut quality analysis and optimization
Electric Phenomena
Arcs
Switch, Relay, Contactor behavior
Bright Chemical Reactions
Combustion
Explosives
Videos
Mind Blowing Welding in Super Slow Motion
Helios Welding Visualization System - From Unboxing to Action in Minutes
Forget complex configurations! Helios is designed for seamless integration into your workflow. It covers the following: Unboxing, Setup, Operation, Tear Down.
Helios Welding Visualization System in Action
Examples of the capabilities of the Helios Narrowband Reflectance Imaging system.
Helios Playlist
Key Highlights
Unparalleled Illumination
Capture intricate details with high resolution, ultra slow-motion imaging for unmatched clarity.
Without Helios
With Helios
Simple Setup, No PC Needed
Connect Helios with power, sync signal and water cooling unit to get started in minutes. Quickly review slow-motion footage on a touch screen immediately after recording.
No Laser Safety Required
Convenient Saving Options
Save footage to an SD card, USB thumb-drive, SSD, or networked folder for further analysis.
User adjustable in real-time
Easily adjust imaging settings on the fly to match your specific visualization needs.
Tech Specs
| HELIOS | |
| Peak Output | 1000 W (Pulsed) / 100W Continuous |
| Wavelength | Pulsed 445nm / Constant 450nm +15nm |
| Photometrics | 2000LUX at 3.28’ / 1m |
| Beam Angle | 50° |
| Power Input | 24 Volt DC Power Input / Output |
| Strobe Input | 3.3/5V TTL, Active High |
| Light Output | Rise time 200ns, Fall time 120ns |
| Cooling System | Air or Liquid Cooling |
| Temperature Protection | Built-in overtemperature protection |
| Glass Lens | User-replaceable disposable glass lens |
| Mounting | M4 and 1⁄4-20” |
| Display | Power Limit / Temperature Limit |
| Controls | 3-100% Dimmer (Constant Only), 0-100% (Strobe Only), Mode Switch (Strobe, Off, Constant) |
| Operating Conditions | -25°C to 45°C (-13°F to 113°F) |
| Lighting Fixture Dimensions | 56mm (Back to lens), 57mm diameter, 71mm w/ watercooling nozzles |
| Lighting Fixture Weight | 0.217 kg (0.48 lbs) |
| POWER & I/O | |
| Power Source | 24V Power Supply |
| Inputs | 1X 24V Power Input, 1X Sync Input |
| Outputs | 1X 24V Power Output, 1X Sync Output |
| Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Included Adapter / Cable | 24V DC, 5A |
| Power Consumption | 120W (Maximum) |
| LIQUID COOLING UNIT | |
| Cooler Type | Liquid Cooler |
| Cooler Connector | 6mm Tubing Connector Female |
| Inputs / Outputs | 1X Liquid Cooling Input, 1X Liquid Cooling Output |
| Display | No |
| Control | No |
| Environmental Resistance | No |
| Operating Conditions | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Unit Dimensions | 8.2x4x5.5 in / 208x101x139 mm |
| Unit Weight | 1.6kg (3.5lbs) |
| LIQUID COOLING UNIT - POWER & I/O | |
| Power Source | 12V Power Supply |
| Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Included Adapter / Cable | 12V DC, 6A |
| Power Consumption | 10W (Maximum) |
| CHRONOS 1.4 CAMERA | |
| Imaging | 1280x1024 @ 1069FPS |
| Memory | 32GB |
| Record Time | 11 seconds (32GB) |
| Lens Mount | CS/C mount |
| Display | 5” 800x480 capacitive touchscreen, 1000 nit daylight visible |
| Dimensions | 155mm x 96mm x 67.3mm (6.11” x 3.78” x 2.65”) w/o lens |
| Weight | 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs) without lens |
| VIDEO FORMATS | |
| H.264 | mp4 (MPEG-4) files at bitrates up to 60Mbps |
| Cinema DNG Raw | Standard Adobe CinemaDNG raw files |
| TIFF | TIFF raw files with timestamps |
| Storage Devices | SD, USB, SSD, or SMB/NFS network drives |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | EN-EL4a |
| Runtime | 1.5 hour recording |
| Charge Time | 2 hours (0-80%) with in-camera charger |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| Power Input | 17-20V 40W (5.5 / 2.5mm barrel jack, positive tip) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Trigger | 2 trigger inputs / frame strobe outputs (BNC & Aux) Adjustable input threshold 0 to 6.6V Electrically isolated trigger input (Aux connector) |
| Video | HDMI output 720p @ 60FPS |
| USB | USB type A (host) and micro-B (device) |
| SATA | eSATA 3Gbps to SATA 2.5” lll SSD (5V power) |
| TRIGGER PORTS | |
| BNC | Female BNC connector |
| AUX | Phoenix 1778890 8-pin terminal block connector, including isolated trigger input. |
| NETWORK CONTROL | |
| Through web page or REST interface with USB or Gigabit Ethernet. | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +40 °C (-4 °F to +104 °F) |
Set up Diagram
Capture every intricate detail of your processes with exceptional clarity. See how you can set up your Helios Visualization Kit for optimal results.
In the Kit
Helios Case
- Helios Lights (x 3)
- Mafer Clamps (x 2)
- Small Magic Arms (x 3)
- Medium Magic Arm (x 1)
- Large Manfrotto Magic Arm (x 1)
- Liquid Cooling Unit (x 1)
- Water Funnel (x 1)
- 6mm Tubing (6m) (x 1)
- Cheese Bar (x 1)
- 24V 120W Power Supplies (for Helios lights) (x 3)
- 12V Power Supply (for Liquid Cooling Unit) (x 1)
- Country-Specific Power Cables (x 4)
- 44mm LED Focusing Lenses (x 9)
- Pair of Safety Sunglasses (x 1)
- BNC to 3.5mm Cable (x 1)
- 3.5mm to 3.5mm Cables (x 2)
- 6mm Female-to-Female Tubing Connector (x 1)
- Terminating Plug (x 1)
- Aux Trigger Breakout Cable (x 1)
Camera Case
- Chronos 1.4 32GB Monochrome Camera with Bandpass Filter (x 1)
- Computar 12.5-75mm f/1.2 Zoom Lens (x 1)
- Microscope Lens (x 1)
- 19V Power Supply for the camera (x 1)
- Country-Specific Power Cable (x 1)
- 32GB SD Card for memory storage (x 1)
- 55mm UV Filter Ultra Slim (x 1)
- 55mm Macro Close-Up Lens Filter Kit (x 1)
- Allen Wrench (2mm Hex Key) (x 1)
- IR Cut Filter (x 1)
- Magnification Extensions (x 2)
