The integrated communication system was developed for track and sport riders using the S-R7 | S-RT8 helmets. Thanks to seamless automatic switching between Mesh 3.0 and WAVE, it enables clear group communication and uninterrupted connectivity over long distances - even at high speeds.

Key features:

• Mesh Intercom 3.0 Range – Up to 2 km (1.4 miles) in open terrain, virtually unlimited riders, open or private groups
• WAVE Intercom – Cellular connectivity for long-distance communication with automatic Mesh-to-WAVE switching
• Bluetooth 5.3 – Universal intercom compatibility with other brands and Bluetooth® audio for music, GPS, and calls
• Premium Harman Kardon Audio – Second-generation 40 mm high-resolution speakers
• AI-Powered Noise Cancellation (AINR) – Real-time ambient noise reduction and echo cancellation
• Auto Stand-by & Quick Charge – Up to 20 hours of talk time and a full charge in 2.5 hours
• Dual-Core CPU – Fast, stable performance in any environment
• Waterproof IPX5 System when mounted – Ready for rain and all-weather riding
• Sena Motorcycles & WAVE Apps – Over-the-air updates, device configuration, easy group setup, and intuitive controls. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
• Enhanced Voice Commands – Hands-free control of calls, music, navigation, and intercom

Construction:

• The A-Connect Communication System is constructed as an integrated plastic helmet communication unit combining Mesh Intercom 3.0, WAVE cellular, and Bluetooth 5.3 hardware within a compact S-R7-specific assembly.
• The communication architecture is built around a mesh network structure engineered for rider-to-rider connection distances of up to 2 km (1.4 miles) in open terrain.
• The intercom build supports open or private mesh group configuration through a system structure developed to manage virtually unlimited rider connections.
• The audio construction uses a pair of 40 mm second-generation Harman Kardon high-resolution speakers as the core speaker hardware.
• The voice-processing structure integrates AI-powered ambient noise reduction and echo cancellation within the system’s audio architecture.
• The internal electronics are built around a dual-core CPU architecture for management of communication, audio, and control functions.
• The microphone assembly uses a high-fidelity wired microphone configured for dedicated helmet installation.
• The charging system uses a USB-C Quick Charge configuration with a full recharge time of approximately 2.5 hours.
• The integrated power unit is constructed to provide up to 20 hours of talk time in Bluetooth intercom mode.
• The mounted system construction is rated to IPX5 for water-resistant external use.
• The operating interface incorporates a next-generation voice command engine within the control architecture.
• The external control structure uses an integrated 4-key control unit with a built-in status LED.
• The system software structure is configured for integration with the Sena Motorcycles App and Sena WAVE Intercom App.
• The full assembly is purpose-built for seamless installation inside the Alpinestars S-R7 helmet platform.
• The firmware build supports seamless over-the-air update installation.
• The electronic system structure incorporates Auto Stand-by and automatic Mesh-to-WAVE switching functions, and the complete unit weight is approximately 100 g.