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HALOS®

A sensor that’s ready to integrate – and built to perform.

HALOS® delivers proven NIR performance with complete ZEISS technology and calibration.

  • Field-tested sensor platform for multi-application use
  • Full ZEISS technology stack: optics, electronics, software and calibration
  • Seamless integration with OEM systems and data networks
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HALOS® technology stack

A complete platform, not just a component

One partner. One stack. No compromises.

HALOS® gives you more than a sensor – it delivers a fully integrated platform developed entirely by ZEISS. From optics and calibration to hardware, firmware, software and cloud services, every part is engineered to work together from the start. That means consistent results, minimal integration effort and full control across the lifecycle of your product. Calibration management and predictive maintenance are handled via the connected cloud service, ensuring reliable performance and long-term efficiency.

And because everything is developed in-house, you get a direct line to the experts behind the technology.

HALOS® benefits

Designed for the demands of machinery

Built tough, tested hard and made to last

HALOS® is engineered for real-world field conditions – dust, shock, vibration, temperature shifts and more. The rugged housing is fully sealed to IP6K9K, while the optical components are built to maintain accuracy over years of use. And with integrated diagnostics and predictive maintenance features, HALOS® supports long-term reliability – with less downtime and faster service.

One platform. Multiple applications.

HALOS® adapts across machines, use cases and configurations.

  • Forage harvester

    Mount on the spout to monitor silage in real time and adjust cut length based on live dry matter readings.

  • Combine harvester

    Capture continuous grain quality data, including protein, starch, oil and moisture – right at the elevator. HALOS® is suitable for use on both conventional combines and plot harvesters, supporting applications from plant breeding to harvest.

  • Slurry tanker

    Install at the suction pipe or pump to measure nutrient levels in real time, helping optimize application.

  • Baler

    Track crop condition and moisture to support bale consistency and feed planning on both stationary and mobile balers.

  • Feed mixer

    The sensor is installed on the feed mixer and makes it possible to add supplementary feed efficiently during the mixing process.

The multi-use concept of new HALOS® NIR sensor from ZEISSS has won us over – whether for plot combine harvesters, forage harvesters with sample weighing units, or laboratory use. We're especially impressed by how quickly it can be reconfigured and how intuitive it is to operate.

Dr. Nicole Bellé Manager Field Research Centre at Saaten-Union GmbH (Bavaria Research Station)

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See how HALOS® fits into your platform and your roadmap.
Robust housing and construction

HALOS® is designed to perform in the toughest agricultural environments.

• Tested and qualified for long life time
• Fully sealed, rugged housing with IP6k9k protection
• Operates from -15 °C to +55 °C, stores from -40 °C to +70 °C
• Tested for real-world shock and vibration: Random vibration per axis: 32 hours, 6 g rms
• Operating shock: 32 g (4 ms) / 50 g (11 ms) / 1,000 shocks
• Designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of OEM systems and connect easily with agricultural machine networks using multiple standard interfaces:
 – CAN-Bus (J1939, ISOBUS)
 – 100Base-T1 (100 Mbit/s) – 100Base-Tx
LED status display

A clear operational indicator ensures HALOS® is always ready and easy to monitor during use.
Security

A secure product design protects the sensor from manipulation and external interference — helping ensure reliability in connected agricultural systems.
Sapphire window

Virtually unbreakable and scratch-proof, the sapphire optical window is as hard as diamond, ensuring long-term optical clarity.
Predictive maintenance

HALOS® includes a range of internal sensors to monitor temperature, shock, voltage and current for intelligent self-monitoring. These enable:
• Remote diagnostics
• Condition analysis
• Preventive maintenance planning
Halogen lamp

Specially developed for long-term, shock-resistant use in demanding environments. Supports consistent measurements during extended field operation.
ZEISS free beam optics

Proven ZEISS free beam optics deliver fast, precise, and repeatable measurements – even under shock, vibration, and motion.
Service-ready

Designed for OEM servicing with easy lamp exchange and in-field re-referencing capabilities.

More than a sensor. A foundation for what’s next.

HALOS® is designed as a scalable platform – for today’s precision farming and tomorrow’s smart automation.

With a broad-spectrum NIR sensor, digital cloud integration and application flexibility, HALOS® is ready to support new features, services and use cases. It offers a wide range of connection options and is extremely flexible when it comes to integration – with API interfaces and a dedicated software team available to support implementation.
The software architecture of HALOS® enables fast and efficient integration of customer-specific software solutions and communication protocols.

We also work closely with external software providers from the agricultural and automotive sectors, ensuring we remain current and can offer new and innovative software solutions to our customers.

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