Remote Flow Monitoring Connect your flow meters to an IoT network seamlessly—even in hazardous environments.
The VoBo is a wireless bridge between your preferred flow measuring device and a LoRaWAN® network in a safe or hazardous environment.
Wireless Connectivity for Flow Meters
Powered by Low-Power LoRaWAN® Technology
Cost-Effective and Scalable
Industrial Use in Hazardous Areas
Intelligence at the Very Edge
Bridging Legacy Transmitters to LoRaWAN®
VoBo Endpoints
The VoBo GP-1™ and HL-1™ are industrial-grade LoRaWAN® bridge endpoints that convert wired instrumentation into wireless devices, making them ideal for remote flow monitoring. With multiple analog inputs and a Modbus RTU over RS485 input, they integrate seamlessly with legacy or preferred flow meterssensors to enhance automation efforts, even in hazardous areas. Featuring 3+ years of battery life, a rugged enclosure, and long-range communication capabilities, VoBos provide a dependable, scalable solution for monitoring flow data in remote or hard-to-access locations.
VoBo GP-1
General purpose LoRaWAN bridge
UL-62368-1, Third Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, Third Edition
Annex Y
VoBo HL-1
Certified for use in Class1 Div 2 hazardous locations
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.213:
Class I, Division 2, Groups C,D T4
Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G T135 oC
Class III, Division 1
How it Works
Common flow device outputs are read by the VoBo HL-1 or GP-1 and transmitted over the air at a plant or over long distances, providing a cost-effective solution for connecting devices. Utilizing low-power LoRaWAN technology, the VoBo provides the visibility needed to optimize operations.
COMPATIBLE SENSOR OUTPUTS
A VoBo can accept the analog and/or Modbus output from flow meters and efficiently transmit data to aLoRaWAN network.
The VoBo accepts sensors such as:
- 4-20 mA loop and externally powered sensors
- 0-5 and 0-10 V voltage sensors
- Dry contact and voltage switches
- Modbus RTU devices
- Thermocouples
- Most other sensors can be read with the addition of an interface
WIRELESS BENEFITS
With VoBos, wireless connectivity of flow meters enables operators to:
- Improve process control
- Enhance operational efficiency
- Reduce flow device connection costs
- Meet regulatory compliance
- Detect and mitigate anomalies early
- Improve safety in hazardous conditions
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Measure and monitor flow data in any industry
Chemical
Oil and Gas
Water
Agriculture
Pulp and Paper
Mining
Eviromental Protection
Regulatory Compliance
The VoBo utilizes LoRa, a long-range, low power, radio technology used in LoRaWAN networks. These networks are very cost-effective to deploy and scalable. The VoBo further reduces costs in many cases by eliminating cabling requirements for communications and power to the measurement points. The standards for LoRa and LoRaWAN are overseen by the LoRa Alliance. Volley Boast is a member of the LoRa Alliance. Additional information on LoRa and LoRaWAN can be found at lora-alliance.org.