Type 1 and Type 2 Water from Potable Tap Water

The Neptec HALIOS 12 is a compact laboratory water system developed to produce both Type 2 pure water and Type 1 ultrapure water directly from potable tap water. The system integrates pretreatment, reverse osmosis, storage and final polishing technologies into one modular platform, providing laboratories with two water qualities from a single installation.

According to the product documentation, the HALIOS 12 produces Type 2 pure water at a rate of 12 L/h and stores it in an integrated 10 litre tank. The same system also delivers ASTM Type 1 ultrapure water up to 18.2 MΩ·cm (0.055 µS/cm) at the point of use for demanding analytical applications.

Designed for Analytical Work and Routine Laboratory Water Use

The intended purpose section of the HALIOS manual states that the system is designed to treat drinking water to pure and ultrapure water, and that the produced ultrapure water is suitable for applications such as HPLC, ion chromatography, AAS, ultra-trace analysis, reagent preparation and cell culture media. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

At the same time, the integrated tank supplies Type 2 pure water for daily laboratory use. This makes the HALIOS 12 a practical solution for laboratories that need both general-purpose pure water and ultrapure water for critical point-of-use applications, but with a higher daily output than the HALIOS 6.

External Tabletop Dispenser for Ergonomic Water Withdrawal

The HALIOS range is distinguished by its separate external dispenser. Unlike systems with an integrated dispensing point, the HALIOS 12 uses a tabletop dispenser that can be installed independently from the production unit. This makes it easier to integrate the production unit under the bench, inside laboratory furniture or on the wall, while keeping the dispensing point directly accessible on the workbench.

The dispenser includes a 5" touchscreen, a rotary control wheel, height adjustment and a rotatable arm. The ergonomically shaped dispenser handle can also be detached and reattached with a simple movement, giving the user more flexibility when filling bottles or vessels. A sterile filter capsule at the outlet provides the final purification stage directly at the point of use.

Integrated Tank, Recirculation and Advanced Monitoring

The HALIOS 12 includes an integrated 10 litre tank with cyclic circulation to maintain optimum water quality. The documentation also highlights multilevel conductivity and temperature monitoring for pure and ultrapure water, production rate monitoring, leak detection, alarm history and GLP-compliant data storage via USB. ECO mode can extend cartridge life by up to 20%, helping reduce operating costs over time. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

The integrated pretreatment cartridge protects the RO membrane and purification cartridges, helping maintain reproducible water quality and low operating costs. The complete recirculation concept supports the highest possible microbial purity throughout the system.

German-Made Reliability with Local BeNeLux Service

All Neptec systems are manufactured in Germany, supporting reliable long-term water production and long instrument lifetime. For customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Labman provides local support for installation, yearly maintenance and consumable replacement with short response times.