Digi TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G Transportation Cellular Router

  • LTE
  • DUAL SIM
  • ETHERNET
  • RS232
  • RS232
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE
  • WIDE VDC

The Digi TX54-A256-2 is the flagship of the TX54 transportation family, with two independent 5G NR Sub-6 GHz cellular modules running concurrently for fully segmented public and private data flow. The dual modems cover 5G NR n1 through n79 including CBRS (n48) and the full C-band, 4G LTE-Advanced Pro across global FDD bands B1 to B71 with FirstNet B14, Anterix and B42 / B46 / B48 CBRS for private LTE, and 3G UMTS / HSPA+ fallback on B1 to B19. Power Class 1.5 raises uplink output to 29 dBm on bands n41, n77, n78 and n79, extending uplink range and throughput on critical 5G mid-band spectrum. Four nano-SIM slots and Digi eSIM eUICC support enable carrier diversity across regions, six or eight 50 Ω SMA antenna ports drive the cellular MIMO chains, and a single dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2×2 MIMO radio handles in-vehicle client and access-point traffic. A multi-constellation GNSS receiver with Untethered Dead Reckoning keeps the vehicle on the map through tunnels, with -163 dBm tracking sensitivity.

Four RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports configure as isolated secure LANs or as a single Layer 2 switch for fare collection, CAD / AVL, body camera and onboard video systems, a DB-9 RS-232 serial port and a USB 3.0 Type A round out the wired interfaces. The 146 mm by 210 mm aluminium chassis carries an IP54 rating, meets NEMA TS2 environmental requirements and is qualified to MIL-STD-810G for temperature, humidity, vibration, shock and dust. Power input accepts 9 to 36 VDC with ignition sense for direct vehicle integration at 18 W typical and 30 W peak under dual-5G load. FirstNet Trusted and Verizon Frontline certification cover primary responder networks, FIPS 140-2 cryptography pairs with the Digi TrustFence framework and a hardware cryptographic co-processor for secure key generation, and the included Digi 360 subscription bundles SOC 2 Type 2 Digi Remote Manager, three-year warranty and 24 / 7 customer care.

TX54-A256-2 Features

  • Dual concurrent 5G modems for fully segmented public and private data communication
  • Power Class 1.5 increases uplink range and throughput on bands n41, n77, n78 and n79
  • FirstNet Trusted and Verizon Frontline certified for primary responder networks
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports configurable as isolated LANs or Layer 2 switch
  • GNSS with Untethered Dead Reckoning at -163 dBm tracking sensitivity
  • FIPS 140-2 cryptography with hardware co-processor and Digi TrustFence framework

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Product Type

Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

Mounting Format

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Approvals / Certifications

EN 60950, EN 62368, CB scheme; CE/RED, FCC Part 15B, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 22; E-Mark (UNECE Reg. 10); MIL-STD-810G; NEMA TS2; FIPS 140-2

Box Content

Digi TX54-A256-2 — dual 5G (Power Class 1.5), Wi-Fi, global

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.2

Case Material

Aluminium

Cellular Connectors

(6) or (8) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: female) for 5G dual cellular models

Dimensions

146 mm x 210 mm x 63.5 mm (5.75 in x 8.25 in x 2.5 in)

Emissions / Immunity

CE/RED, FCC Part 15B, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 22

Enclosure Rating

Aluminium / IP54; meets NEMA TS2 environmental requirements

eSIM Support

Digi eSIM optional 2FF accessory (DG-ESIM-A) for remote carrier switching

Ethernet

(4) RJ-45; 10/100/1000 Mbps Base-T (auto-sensing); IEEE 802.3; configurable as WAN or LAN; or all four as a Layer 2 switch

GNSS

GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS with Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR), multiple geofence support; sensitivity -163 dBm; NMEA and TAIP; (1) 50 Ω SMA center pin female, +3.3 VDC active antenna drive

Humidity

0% to 95% (non-condensing)

Local Management

Web UI (HTTPS); CLI (SSH, serial)

LTE-Advanced Pro Bands

5G NR Sub-6 GHz: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48 (CBRS), n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79, C-band; 4G LTE-Advanced Pro: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14 (FirstNet), B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48 (CBRS), B66, B71; 3G UMTS/HSPA+: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19

Memory

256 MB RAM / 512 MB flash

Mounting

Flexible mounting options; optional DIN rail bracket (76002091)

Operating Temperature

Minus 34 degrees celsius to 74 degrees celsius

Ordering Info

Digi TX54-A256-2 — Digi TX54 5G dual 5G (Power Class 1.5), Wi-Fi, global

Power Class

Power Class 1.5 — 29 dBm uplink on bands n41, n77, n78, n79 for extended range and throughput

Power Consumption

18 W typical; 30 W (peak RF Tx/Rx) for 5G dual cellular configuration

Power Supply

9 – 36 VDC, ignition sense, reverse polarity protection; screw down removable terminal block

Remote Management

Digi Remote Manager (cloud based, SOC 2 Type 2 attested); SNMP v2c/v3; SMS

Serial I/O

(1) RS-232; DB-9 male (DTE)

SIM Slots

(4) Mini-SIM (2FF) for dual cellular models; SIM slot cover plate included

Status LED

Power, WWAN signal and service (per module), Wi-Fi service (per module), GNSS, Ethernet (link, activity)

Storage Temperature

Minus 40 degrees celsius to 85 degrees celsius

USB

(1) USB 3.0 Type A

Vehicle Approvals

E-Mark (UNECE Reg. 10); FirstNet Trusted, Verizon Frontline

Weight

1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO; WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Personal and Enterprise; up to 8 access points and 128 client connections; (2) 50 Ω RP-SMA (center pin: male)

The Digi TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G Transportation Cellular Router is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TX54-A256-2 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Rail And Transport, Security And Surveillance.

Across these sectors, the TX54-A256-2 is typically used in applications such as Asset Tracking And Management, Fleet Management And Telematics, Mobile Workforce Operations, Network Monitoring, Remote Management, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TX54-A256-2 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the TX54-A256-2 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The Digi TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G Transportation Cellular Router comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Digi TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G Transportation Cellular Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Digi TX54-A256-2 Dual 5G Transportation Cellular Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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