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Products & Features
Flagship device
R3's flagship hardware device is the backbone of standard EchoRing industrial grade wireless networks.
Core Features
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Guaranteed Performance
Guaranteed service-level performance within application cycle times
EchoRing has been developed from the ground up to operate within standard industrial Ethernet cycle times.
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Traffic Prioritization
Prioritized data transfer combined with best-effort transmission
EchoRing prioritizes user-set data types to ensure essential communications (such as e-stops) in industrial wireless networks. Best-effort transmission is also employed for non-essential traffic (such as network monitoring and diagnosis).
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Flexible Configurability
Configurable to a wide range of application requirements
EchoRing features both a suite of standard communication profiles and an Expert Mode for precise and detailed configurability. This guarantees optimization in a wide range of applications.
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Omni-Protocol Support
Omni-protocol compatibility for industrial Ethernet traffic
Flexibility and universality are key! EchoRing supports a wide range of industrial communications standards such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Powerlink, Ethercat and many more, along with their relevant safety protocols.
Network Features
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Seamless Roaming
Application-transparent roaming to provide complete wireless coverage
Secure, real-time wireless reception is ensured across an entire operations area, which could be a factory floor, warehouse or job site. Scaled deployment is also possible.
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Scalable Architecture
Scalable networks to meet a wide range of requirements
Scalability is key during the transition into Industry 4.0. Wireless networks in large applications such as assembly lines or warehouses must be able to start small and scale as necessary.
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decentralized design
Ad-hoc networks free of a central transmitter
EchoRing's decentralized network design enables direct end-to-end links between each network node, reducing latency below infrastructure-driven networks such as WLAN.
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Instant Connectivity
Instantaneous client network access
Wait times are a thing of the past! EchoRing guarantees seamless system connectivity upon startup and across multiple interlinked networks.
Additional Features
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Military Grade Security
Top-notch header and payload encryption
EchoRing's security measures go beyond standard WLAN payload encryption and employ an innovative Autonomous Key Management (AKM) system, delivering end-to-end multipoint encryption to ensure military-grade network security.
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Rapid System Bootup
Bootup times as low as 3s post power cycling
Wireless Ethernet links with configured service levels are available almost instantly upon startup. Sleep modes and power cycling no longer stand in the way of efficient system changeovers.
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Multi-Interface Support
Transparent data transmission in a wide range of logical interfaces
EchoRing is tailored to each application and functions as seamlessly as an industrial cable, providing cable-like performance in a wide array of industrial interfaces, e.g. serial communications.
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Hardware Compatibility
Additional support for guided radio systems
In addition to standard broadcast networks, EchoRing is compatible with industrial radio hardware such as slotted waveguides and leaky coaxes.
Arrow Partnership
Arrow Electronics distributes R3 products to global markets
Easy Deployment
Installing an initial industrial wireless network is a major step for any client - though thankfully, not a difficult one
EchoRing Rollout Kit
The Network Launcher
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Includes everything necessary to plan, deploy, optimize and maintain an industrial grade wireless network
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Contains five Ethernet Bridges, five Performance Analyzers, a Configuration Server, a handheld Health Monitor and all essential peripherals
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Also included are a series of consultations, assessments and network planning assistance with R3's experts

Support Tools
Well-optimized EchoRing networks are backed by a comprehensive support toolkit
Accessory Kit
The Essential Peripherals
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Provides a set of cables to set up an initial network test
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Includes rod antennas to mount on SMA connectors
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Stored in a rugged portable case

Embedded Integration
Every Application is unique
Given EchoRing’s wide range of use cases across numerous industries, each client represents a unique scenario and set of requirements to meet. R3 thus provides full consultation, installation and support services to integrate and optimize EchoRing within your application.
Please click on the product cards or visit our Downloads page for further information.
Setting Up an EchoRing Network
Join R3 co-founder and MD Florian Bonanati and Head of Application Engineering Thomas Menzel for a straightforward five-step walkthrough on setting up an EchoRing network.
For more information, please consult our team of experts here.

Product FAQ
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Which regions is EchoRing approved for?
EchoRing currently has a CE mark in the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as an FCC and ISED Declaration of Conformity in the US and Canada respectively, with more approvals underway. In all three agencies EchoRing is listed as a wireless system for Short Range Device (SRD) communications.
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What is the best way to power EchoRing products?
The EchoRing Ethernet Bridge (R3's flagship hardware product) supports either 24VDC or 48VDC Power over Ethernet (PoE). Embedded system integration allows for application-specific power supply options.
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How long does an EchoRing node take to join a network?
Depending on the network’s configured cycle or token rotation time (TRT), a node typically requires two TRT cycles to join a network, up to a maximum of three. For example, a node would require 20–30ms to join a network with a TRT of 10ms.
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What is the minimum number of supported EchoRing network nodes?
EchoRing can support as few as two participants per network. To maximize reliability however a network should feature at least three nodes, even if only two are active participants. The third is to make use of EchoRings "echo station" feature, where it serves as a backup waypoint should the primary transmission path fail, thus ensuring ultra-reliable point-to-point communications.
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What is the maximum number of supported network nodes?
We recommend a maximum of 20 nodes per wireless channel for a single EchoRing network. For larger applications requiring more participants, standard 20-or-under node networks instead serve as independent subnetworks or “cells" within an overarching network. With several connection slots left open in each of these cells, mobile stations (such as AGVs) can easily roam around a large network.
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How is an EchoRing network operated?
Once properly deployed, an EchoRing network is "set and forget" and simply functions as a wireless industrial cable. The network dynamically adjusts to environmental changes and requires minimal input from the user. Operations are overseen with network management and monitoring tools (such as the Health Monitor), which can also make adjustments and troubleshoot if necessary.
Further Questions?
