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ETC 7186A1112 Echo Expansion Bridge

ETC 7186A1112 Echo Expansion Bridge

SoundPro Item: 202372 | Part Number: 7186A1112

$630.00
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  • Combines Four Echo Segments For Larger Systems
  • Enables Wi-Fi App Access For Easier Control
  • Links Echo Systems With Paradigm Oversight
  • Supports Flexible Wiring For Simpler Installation
  • Onboard Display Speeds Setup And Identification
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The ETC 7186A1112 Unison Echo Expansion Bridge is built for projects that need to scale an Echo control system beyond a single segment while keeping operation and configuration centralized. It combines up to four Echo control segments into one larger system architecture, making it a practical choice for facilities with multiple spaces, distributed stations, sensors, and output devices. This approach supports growth without forcing separate standalone control islands.

For installed AV and architectural lighting environments, the Expansion Bridge also creates a pathway for broader system coordination. It can connect to a wireless access point for use with the EchoAccess mobile app, giving teams a convenient way to access the Echo system over Wi-Fi. In projects using Unison Paradigm, the bridge also enables Paradigm control and status display for supported Echo functions, which is useful when centralized supervision matters across meeting spaces, education buildings, retail environments, hospitality venues, and public areas.

The unit is designed for straightforward panel integration with a DIN-rail form factor, onboard display, and support for topology-free EchoConnect wiring. For integrators balancing flexibility, expansion, and cross-system visibility, the Echo Expansion Bridge provides a clean way to build larger Echo deployments while maintaining organized system management.

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Specifications

Functional
Maximum Echo Segments
4
Maximum Power Supplies
4
Maximum Control Products
64
Maximum Output Products
64
Zones Per Space
16
Spaces Per Bridge
16
Paradigm Expansion Bridges Per Control Processor
16
Paradigm Expansion Bridges Per Project
128
Mechanical
Interface
Four-Button Interface With Onboard Display
DIN Enclosure Width
Five Unit Wide
DIN Rail Compliance
DIN43880 (35/7.5 Rail)
Construction
Injection-Molded Black ABS Plastic
Electrical
Control Networks Connected
4 Two-Wire EchoConnect Networks
Wiring Class
Low-Voltage Class 2
Supported Control Wiring
Belden 8471 Or Equivalent And One #14 ESD Drain Wire
Auxiliary Power Wiring
Two #16 AWG Wires For 24 VDC Auxiliary Power When Required
Optional Ethernet Control Wire
Belden 1583A Or Equivalent With Cat5 Termination Accessories
Wiring Topology
Bus, Loop, Homerun, Or Any Combination
Maximum Control Wiring Distance
500 m (1,640 ft)
Maximum Cat5 Distance
300 m (1,000 ft)
Ethernet Compliance
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3af PoE
Firmware Maintenance
MicroSD Card Slot
Thermal
Ambient Room Temperature
0° To 50°C (32° To 122°F)
Ambient Humidity
5–95% Non-Condensing
Compliance
cULus Listed
Yes
CE Compliant
Yes
Power Requirements
EchoConnect Power
Not Required
Auxiliary Power
100 mA
PoE Note
Auxiliary Power Not Required If Using PoE
Dimensions And Weight
Height
3.5 in (90 mm)
Width
3.0 in (76 mm)
Depth
1.54 in (39 mm)
Weight
0.35 lb (0.16 kg)
Shipping Weight
0.90 lb (0.40 kg)

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