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µGUARD Industrial Firewall
The µGUARD is a low power embedded single board computer based on a ARM CPU. The Open RT firmware
provides all functionality required for operation as IPV4 and/or IPV6 firewall and router
The System core consist of a dual core 1GHz ARM CPU with 2GByte DDR3L RAM and 512MByte NAND Flash.
Build around the core system, the µGUARD offers 3 Gigabit Ethernet Interface.
Various expansions such as LAN, GPS, Bluetooth or GSM are possible via the two mini PCIe slots or the M.2
slot.
The µGUARD is available as open frame (mounted on cooling plate) or in a rugged aluminum housing either
35mm DIN Rail or flange mounting option.
●Features:
●Dual Core 1GHz ARM® Cortex® -A7 CPU
●2GByte DDR3L RAM with ECC
●512MByte NAND Flash
●Three triple speed Copper Ethernet Interfaces
●Small Form-Factor
●Two mPCIE slots, one of them supports mSATA
●One M.2 22mm Socket 2, Key B slot, ( AN-USB3.0)
with dual SIM support.
●ide Input Voltage Range.
●Low Power dissipation.
●Open RT Firmware.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 5
1 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5
1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HANDLING 5
1 3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION 5
1 4 EQUIPMENT SAFETY 5
1 5 MANUAL REVISIONS 6
1.5.1 RELATED PRODUCTS................................................................................................. 6
1.5.2 REVISION HISTORY....................................................................................................6
1 6 RELATED DOCUMENTATION 7
1 7 STANDARDS COMPLIANCE 7
1.7.1 EMC.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL........................................................................................................7
1.7.3 SAFETY......................................................................................................................... 7
1.7.4 TYPE APPROVAL.........................................................................................................7
1 8 Ordering Information 8
2 General Information 9
2 1 Electrical 9
2.1.1 Core............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Ethernet......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.4 Indicators....................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.5 Specialties..................................................................................................................... 9
2 2 Physical 9
2 3 Power 9
2.3.1 Power supply................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Input Power................................................................................................................. 10
2 4 Environment 10
2.4.1 Temperature Range.................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2 Relative Humidity......................................................................................................... 10
3 Dimensions 10
3 1 µGUARD-A3OH 10
3.1.1 Top View...................................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Side view..................................................................................................................... 10
3 2 µGUARD-x3OR 11
3.2.1 Top view...................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Front view.................................................................................................................... 11
3 3 µGUARD-x3DR 12
3.3.1 Top view...................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Front View................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Bottom view................................................................................................................. 13
3 4 µGUARD-x12OR 14
3.4.1 Top view...................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Front view.................................................................................................................... 14
3 5 µGUARD-x12DR 15
3.5.1 Top view...................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.2 Front view.................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.3 Bottom view................................................................................................................. 16
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4 Parts Location 17
4 1 On Board Connectors 18
4.1.1 J17: Power Connector.................................................................................................18
4.1.2 J1, J2 USB 2.0 Connectors......................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 J20: External LED Panel Connector............................................................................19
4.1.4 J19: Extension Connector............................................................................................19
4.1.5 J7, J13 and J10 Ethernet Connectors.........................................................................20
4.1.6 J4, J6, J23 and J24 SIM Connectors...........................................................................20
4.1.7 J3 and J5: mPCIe Slots...............................................................................................20
4.1.8 J22 M.2 AN-USB3.0 Slot......................................................................................21
4 2 External Connectors 22
4.2.1 RJ45............................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.2 Circular Power Connector............................................................................................22
4.2.3 CLI Connector (optional)..............................................................................................22
4.2.4 USB Connector (optional)............................................................................................22
4 3 Switches 23
4.3.1 S1: DIP Switch 1.......................................................................................................... 23
4 4 Indicators 23
4.4.1 D15: Status LED.......................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 D6, D7 and D8: Ethernet LEDs....................................................................................23
4.4.3 D1, D4 and D10 mPCIe and M.2 Slot LEDs................................................................23
5 µGUARD-A12OH 24
5 1 Ports Location and Wiring Overview 24
6 µSERLED 25
6 1 Dimensions 25
6.1.1 Top View...................................................................................................................... 25
6.1.2 Side view..................................................................................................................... 25
6 2 Parts Location 26
6.2.1 µSERLED for 3Port µGUARD.....................................................................................26
6.2.2 µSERLED for 12Port µGUARD...................................................................................26
7 COPYRIGHT 29
8 DISCLAIMER 29
9 TRADEMARKS 29
10 SUPPORT 29
10 1 SERIAL NUMBER AND REVISION 29
10 2 CONTACT MPL AG 29
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1 INTRODUCTION
1 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual, the µGUARD Technical Reference Manual and the µGUARD Firmware Manual provides all the
information necessary to handle and configure the xxx.
The manual is written for technical personnel responsible for integrating the µGUARD into their systems.
It is strongly recommended to read this Manual and the µGUARD Firmware Manual [1] before
the µGUARD is switched on
1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HANDLING
For personal safety and safe operation of the µGUARD, follow all safety procedures described here and in other
sections of the miscellaneous manual.
●Remove power from the system before installing (or removing) the µGUARD, to prevent the possibility of
personal injury (electrical shock) and / or damage to the product.
●Handle the product carefully; i.e. dropping or mishandling the µGUARD can cause damage to assemblies
and components.
●Do not expose the equipment to moisture.
WARNING
There are no user-serviceable components on the µGUARD
1 3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION
Various electrical components within the product are sensitive to static and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even
a small static discharge can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component's operation!
ith an open housing, do not touch any electronic components. Handle or touch only the unit chassis.
1 4 EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Great care is taken by MPL AG that all its products are thoroughly and rigorously tested before leaving the
factory to ensure that they are fully operational and conform to specification. However, no matter how reliable a
product, there is always the remote possibility that a defect may occur. The occurrence of a defect on this
device may, under certain conditions, cause a defect to occur in adjoining and/or connected equipment. It is
your responsibility to protect such equipment when installing this device. MPL accepts no responsibility
whatsoever for such defects, however caused.
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1 5 MANUAL REVISIONS
1 5 1 RELATED PRODUCTS
Manual
Revisions
Related To
A•µGUARD-1 Rev. A / B
B•µGUARD-1 Rev. A / B
C•µGUARD-1 Rev. A / B
1 5 2 REVISION HISTORY
Manual
Revisions
Date Description
A 2018-05-18 Initial release of this document.
B 2019-09-19 Added Variants
C 2021-08-25 •Added assignment of the nano SIM connectors
•Moved µSERLED Information in its own Manual
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1 6 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
The following documents are related to this manual. For detailed Information about a specific µGUARD feature
or setting please refer to this additional manuals.
Reference Description Available from
[1] Open RT User Manual MPL AG: www.mpl.ch
[2] µMAGBES User Manual MPL AG: www.mpl.ch
[3] µSERLED User Manual MPL AG: www.mpl.ch
1 7 STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
The µGUARD is designed to meet or exceed the most common industry and military standards. Particular
references are:
1 7 1 EMC
•EN 55022 Class B (Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement)
•EN 55024 (Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement)
•EN 61000-4-1 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-1: Testing and measurement techniques -
Overview of IEC 61000-4 series)
•EN 61000-4-2 Level 3, Criterion B (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-2: Testing and
measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test)
•EN 61000-4-3 Level 3, Criterion A (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-3: Testing and
measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test)
•EN 61000-4-4 Class 3 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test)
•EN 61000-4-5 Class 3 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-5: Testing and measurement
techniques - Surge immunity test)
•EN 61000-4-6 Class 3 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields)
•EN 61000-6-1 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-1: Generic standards - Immunity for
residential, commercial and light-industrial environments)
•EN 61000-6-2 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial
environments)
•EN 61000-6-3 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light-industrial environments)
•EN 61000-6-4 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for
industrial environments)
•MIL-STD-461E (REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT)
1 7 2 ENVIRONMENTAL
•EN 50155 (Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling stock)
•MIL-STD-810-F (ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS AND LABORATORY TESTS)
1 7 3 SAFETY
•EN 60601-1 (Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General requirements for safety)
•EN 60950 Class III (Information technology equipment - Safety)
1 7 4 TYPE APPROVAL
•EN 60945 Protected Equipment (Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems -
General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results)
•E10 (Test Specification for Type Approval)
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1 8 Ordering Information
Notes:
•Open Frame Header Variants do not support USB and CLI Options. For a dual USB Adapter order a
PIP 3x-USB-1 including cables. The CLI is available as 3.3V serial Interface.
•Right angled Header Variants are only available on request.
•M12 Variants are not yet available.
Currently following Variants are available:
Ordering Number Description
µGUARD-A3OH 3 Port Firewall, Open Frame, Ports on Header, 3.3V CLI, USB Port Optional with PIP 3x-USB-1.
µGUARD-x3OR 3 Port Firewall, Open Frame, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB options according key
µGUARD-x3DR 3 Port Firewall, Aluminum housing DIN mountable, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB according key
µGUARD-x3FR 3 Port Firewall, Aluminum housing with flange, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB according key
µGUARD-A12OH 12 Port Firewall, Open Frame, Ports on Header, 3.3V CLI, USB Port Optional with PIP 3x-USB-1.
µGUARD-x12OR 12 Port Firewall, Open Frame, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB options according key
µGUARD-x12DR 12 Port Firewall, Aluminum housing DIN mountable, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB according key
µGUARD-x12FR 12 Port Firewall, Aluminum housing with flange, Ports on RJ45, CLI and USB according key
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2 General Information
This chapter provides an overview of the µGUARD and its features. It outlines the electrical and physical
specifications of the product and its power requirements.
2 1 Electrical
2 1 1 Core
•2 x 1GHz ARM® Cortex® -A7 SoC
•2GByte DDR3L RAM with ECC
•512MByte NAND Flash
2 1 2 Ethernet
•Three triple speed Ethernet ports available on lockable header or RJ45 (Depending on product variant).
•Copper ports support auto crossover (Auto MDI/MDIX) and polarity correction.
•Depending on product variant an additionally 10 port Gigabit Ethernet switch.
2 1 3 Peripherals
•Two Mini PCIExpress Slots, one of them with mSATA support.
•One M.2 Type 2 Key B Card Slot. (only USB3.0 support).
•Two optional USB2.0 ports on lockable header.
2 1 4 Indicators
•Status LED
•LAN Activity LED for each port
•LAN Speed LED for each port
•One Activity LED for each mPCIe Slot ( AN, LAN and PAN LEDs or-ed)
•One Activity LED for the M.2 Slot
2 1 5 Specialties
•Input Voltage range 8 – 36VDC
2 2 Physical
Variant Description Dimensions Weight
µGUARD-A3OH 3 Port Firewall, Open Frame on cooling plate, Ports on Header 120 x 95 x 25mm 220g
µGUARD-x3OR 3 Port Firewall, Open Frame on cooling plate, Ports on RJ45 145 x 108 x 41mm 640g
µGUARD-x3DR 3 Port Firewall, Housing DIN mountable, Ports on RJ45 145.1 x 111 x 49mm 740g
µGUARD-x3FR 3 Port Firewall, Housing with flange, Ports on RJ45 TBD 750g
µGUARD-A12OH 12 Port Firewall, Open Frame on cooling plate, Ports on Header See µGUARD-A3OH & µMAGBES [2]
µGUARD-x12OR 12 Port Firewall, Open Frame on cooling plate, Ports on RJ45 180 x 148 x 41mm 1150g
µGUARD-x12DR 12 Port Firewall, Housing DIN mountable, Ports on RJ45 185.1 x 150 x 49mm 1300g
µGUARD-x12FR 12 Port Firewall, Housing with flange, Ports on RJ45 TBD 1300g
2 3 Power
2 3 1 Power supply
•High-efficiency switching regulators
•Power input is ESD protected
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2 3 2 Input Power
•8 VDC .. 36 VDC
•< 6 (3 Port µGUARD)
2 4 Environment
2 4 1 Temperature Range
•Operating Temperature Range: -20°C up to +60°C (optionally -40°C to +85°C)
•Storage temperature Range: -45°C up to 85°C
2 4 2 Relative Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
3 Dimensions
3 1 µGUARD-A3OH
3 1 1 Top View
3 1 2 Side view
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