ABB Tropos 2420 Dual-Radio Broadband Wireless Mesh Router for DIN-Rail Mounting (A4-web) Datasheet
Summary
The Tropos 2420 is a rugged wireless mesh edge node engineered for building reliable field area networks in critical industrial environments like utilities, oil & gas, and mining. This device integrates managed Ethernet switching, advanced monitoring features, and secure IP communications (VPN/Firewall) into one unit. The accompanying manual details comprehensive specifications, installation procedures, and troubleshooting tips for deploying a highly available, future-proof automation network capable of connecting both modern and legacy devices while ensuring enterprise-class security compliance.
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Tropos 2420
Wireless mesh edge node for DIN-rail mounting Tropos 2420 Tropos 2420 wireless mesh edge node are used to build field area networks for automation applications. Incorporating a managed four-port Ethernet switch, voltage monitoring and contact closure monitoring, they enable cost-effective and highly secure IP communications. The Tropos 2420 includes powerful features such as 300 Mbps
Band (MHz) FCC ETSI Brazil ASEAN
wireless data rate at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, access to 653 MHz of
radio frequency (RF) spectrum (463 MHz in ETSI) and an integrated
four-port Ethernet switch. It is built for utility, oil and gas, mining
assumes use of 7.4 d Bi antennas
and industrial applications that monitor and control field automation
2x2 MIMO-antenna system: 2-TX x 2-RX
endpoints such as intelligent electrical devices, industrial process
Media access protocol: CSMA/CA with ACK
controllers and SCADA devices. Ethernet and serial interfaces
supporting DNP3 and Modbus provide future-proof operation to RX sensitivity: new and legacy devices. An integrated firewall and VPN provide 99 d Bm @ 1 Mbps
enterprise class security. These enterprise security features extend 95 d Bm @ 6 Mbps to the wired Ethernet and serial ports as well as to the dual-radio 80 d Bm @ 54 Mbps wireless interface. The Tropos 2420 extends the functionality of
• IEEE 802.11 a/n radio
Tropos mesh networks to devices where installation of standalone
Modulation: 802.11a/n - OFDM
Tropos routers is impractical. An integrated GPS receiver greatly
(64-QAM, 16 -QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
simplifies installation, commissioning and asset tracking.
Media access protocol: CSMA/CA with ACK TX power (d Bm EIRP)
Wireless • IEEE 802.11b/g/n radio
Band (MHz) FCC ETSI Brazil ASEAN
Modulation: 802.11g/n - OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK,
BPSK); 802.11b - DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
TX Power (d Bm EIRP):
assumes use of 8 d Bi antennas
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dual |
|---|---|
| Pages | 3 |
| File Size | 66.98 KB |
| Published | June 06, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating temperature and voltage specifications?
The device supports an operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C and requires a power input of 7-32 VDC.
What type of networks can this node build or connect to?
It is designed to build field area networks for automation applications and supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, RS-232, and RS-485 interfaces.
Does the device offer advanced security features?
Yes, it includes an integrated firewall, VPN support (IPsec), WPA2, and AES encryption for mesh and control traffic.
How is the unit physically mounted or controlled in industrial settings?
It supports DIN-rail mounting and has two DC voltage monitoring ports (0-50 VDC) and two dry contact monitoring ports.