Optical Communication · Bluetooth · UAB ELGAMA-ELEKTRONIKA
LOBiS – Wireless Optical Interface
An intelligent optical and wireless communication interface designed for reading and programming electricity meters via Bluetooth or USB.
Product copyright belongs to UAB "ELGAMA-ELEKTRONIKA". LOBiS is engineered for seamless pairing with PCs, notebooks, PDAs (Windows CE / Mobile), and smartphones. The device connects to meters through a magnetic optical pickup head supporting IEC 62056-21 and DLMS/COSEM protocols.
Software Compatibility
LZPEMS
QUADRcom
QuadrPPC
GamaLink
Technical Specifications
- Internal power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
- External power / charging: 5 V @ 0.5 A (USB)
- Battery charge duration: ~3.5 hours
- Operating autonomy: 4–5 hours continuous streaming
- Low battery warning: 30 minutes in advance
- Auto power-off: Programmable 1...9 min for power preservation
- Bluetooth distance: Up to 10 meters (8-character PIN secured)
- Operating temperature: -20 °C ... +70 °C
- Wired connection: USB 1.1 / 2.0 (virtual COM port FT232)
- Optical baud rate: 300 to 19,200 baud
Additional Features & Hardware Models
- Over-the-air firmware updates via Bluetooth
- Integrated white LED flashlight for dark meter electrical closets
- Multicolor status LED indicating power, connection, and data transfer
Three hardware revisions were produced:
- OBG-1: USB HID profile (driverless plug-and-play)
- OBG-2: Virtual COM port (FTDI FT232)
- OBG-3: Standalone autonomous model capable of reading and configuring meters without a host computer
