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The µGUARD is a low power embedded single board computer based on a ARM CPU. The OpenWRT 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 WLAN, 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
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
2021 by MPL AG
µGUARD Industrial Firewall
®
®
Cortex
-A7 CPU
µGUARD
User Manual
One M.2 22mm Socket 2, Key B slot, (WWAN-USB3.0)
with dual SIM support.
Wide Input Voltage Range.
Low Power dissipation.
Open WRT Firmware.
1
MEH-10184-001 Rev. C

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  • Page 1 Wide Input Voltage Range. ● ● Three triple speed Copper Ethernet Interfaces Low Power dissipation. ● ● Small Form-Factor Open WRT Firmware. ● ● Two mPCIE slots, one of them supports mSATA ● ● 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 3 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 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 4 µGUARD User Manual High-T ech • Made in Switzerland TABLE OF FIGURES 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6: Manual Revisions

    1.5.2 REVISION HISTORY Manual Date Description Revisions 2018-05-18 Initial release of this document. 2019-09-19 Added Variants • Added assignment of the nano SIM connectors 2021-08-25 • Moved µSERLED Information in its own Manual 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 7: Related Documentation

    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) • 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 8: Ordering Information

    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 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 9: General Information

    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 1300g 2.3 Power 2.3.1 Power supply • High-efficiency switching regulators • Power input is ESD protected 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 10: Input Power

    -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 Ø3.3 R=5.0 15.0 90.0 120.0 3.1.2 Side view 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 11: Μguard-X3Or

    3.2.1 Top view 145.0 140.0 Ø3.3 R=5.0 24.9 3.2.2 Front view NANO SIM Location mPCIe 1 M.2 secondary M.2 primary mPCIe 0 Board Clearance > 3mm ETH0 ETH1 ETH2 CLI Option USB Option 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 12: Μguard-X3Dr

    8 - 36VDC 1A max. Environment: -20°C - +60°C MAC: 00.60.C2.27.00.1E-20 3.3.2 Front View 145.1 ETH1 ETH0 ETH2 mPCIe 1 M.2 primary mPCIe 0 M.2 secondary Notes: CLI and USB are Optional • 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 13: Bottom View

    µGUARD User Manual High-T ech • Made in Switzerland 3.3.3 Bottom view 72.55 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 14: Μguard-X12Or

    3.4 µGUARD-x12OR 3.4.1 Top view 180.0 175.0 28.3 3.4.2 Front view >3mm Boardclearance ETH2 USB Option ETH0 CLI Option Notes: CLI and USB are optional • For NANO SIM Connectors refer to µGUARD-x3OR • 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 15: Μguard-X12Dr

    8 - 36VDC 2A max. Environment: -20°C - +60°C MAC: 00.60.C2.27.00.1E-20 ETH1 30.0 3.5.2 Front view 185.1 ETH0 ETH2 Notes: CLI and USB are optional. • For NANO SIM Connectors refer to µGUARD-x3DR • 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 16: Bottom View

    µGUARD User Manual High-T ech • Made in Switzerland 3.5.3 Bottom view 92.55 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 17: Parts Location

    J7: ETH0 Connector D1: mPCIe Slot0 LED D4: mPCIe Slot1 LED D10: M.2 Slot LED J10: ETH1 Connector J2: USB2.0 Connector J20: SerLED Connector J17: Power Connector J19: Extensions Connector J1: USB2.0 Connector 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 18: On Board Connectors

    4.1.2 J1, J2 USB 2.0 Connectors The J1 and J2 are shrouded 1.0mm headers with friction lock (Molex 501331-0407). Pin Signal Signal Description J1 & J2 USB VCC USB Power USB Data - USB Data + Ground 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 19: J20: External Led Panel Connector

    See J20 LED_GATE See J20 Factory use only Pin1 LED_CLK See J20 Factory use only Factory use only MDIO MDIO IF: DIO Factory use only SW_IRQ# IRQ from Switch MCLK MDIO IF: CLK 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 20: J7, J13 And J10 Ethernet Connectors

    Wake# & CLKREQ# (Pin1 & Pin7) • UIM_VPP (Pin16) • The LED signals LED_WWAN#, LED_WAN# and LED:WPAN# are OR’ed together and routed to the respective LED. The mPCIe Slot0 supports also mSATA Cards. 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 21: J22 M.2 Wwan-Usb3.0 Slot

    Not connected COEX2 Pulled-Up ANTCTL2 Not connected COEX1 Pulled-Up ANTCTL3 Not connected UIM1_SD SIM Card detect RST# Not connected SUSCLK Not connected CFG1 Not connected Power Ground Power Ground Power CFG2 Not connected 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 22: External Connectors

    The CLI waits for a character before the log-in screen is showed. 4.2.4 USB Connector (optional) Signal Description Pinout VCC5 USB Power 5V Data- Data Line - Data+ Data Line + Power Cable Ground 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 23: Switches

    4.4.3 D1, D4 and D10 mPCIe and M.2 Slot LEDs Depending on the inserted card these indicators will show different Status. Please note that the LED signals LED_WWAN#, LED_WAN# and LED:WPAN# of the mPCIe slots are OR’ed together. 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 24: Μguard-A12Oh

    The µGUARD-A12OH consist of a µGUARD-3OH and a µMAGBES-083. This chapter shows the wiring as well as the port location. For more information about the µMAGBES refer to the µMAGBES User Manual [2]. When ordering a µGUARD-A12OH, the cables are included. 5.1 Ports Location and Wiring Overview 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 25: Μserled

    µGUARD User Manual High-T ech • Made in Switzerland 5.2 Ethernet Cable “ETH1 Connection” 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 26: Parts Location

    RADOX 155 0.25mm , red 3 x 14cm Contacts iGrid Crimp Terminals 22-26AWG Molex: 501647-1000 (MPB-46054-0000) The Optional 3.3V serial line CLI can be connected on J17 according the Chapter 4.1.1 J17: Power Connector. 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 27 µGUARD µMAGBES MDIO MCLK RST# INT# Item List: Description Qty/Len Manufacturer 16pin iGrid Crimp Housing Molex: 501646-1600 (MPB-46654-0003) 14pin iGrid Crimp Housing Molex: 501646-1400 (MPB-46654-0002) Contacts iGrid Crimp Terminals 22-26AWG Molex: 501647-1000 (MPB-46054-0000) 2021 by MPL AG MEH-10184-001 Rev. C...
  • Page 28: Copyright

    Name Number 9.2 CONTACT MPL AG In case of general information questions please feel free to contact us at our homepage ( www.mpl.ch) or per email (info@mpl.ch). In case of sales information questions please send an email to sales@mpl.ch. If you have a technical problem with a xxx, first please read the BIOS User Manual, the Technical Reference Manual and also this manual carefully.

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