Epic Mini Firewall - Hardware Description
Epic Mini Firewall
The Epic Mini Firewall is a rugged and compact network appliance that is designed for use in industrial applications. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically (wall-mount) and the orientation will not affect its function. For best performance, the Epic Mini Firewall should be mounted so that ambient or flowing air can pass across the heatsink fins. As there are no fans, the Epic Mini Firewall does not have an active cooling system and convection cooling is the primary means of removing heat from the device.
The Epic Mini Firewall is expandable in function through the use of USB dongles and adapters. Please consult the applicable Help Guides or contact Sat-Elite for expansion options.
Detailed Port Descriptions
Epic Mini Firewall Back Panel
Epic Mini Firewall Front Panel
Epic Mini Firewall Bottom Panel
Port Specification
Port Label | Specification | Function |
|---|---|---|
LAN | RJ45 : 1000/100/10 Mbps. | DHCP (default), LAN |
WAN | RJ45 : 1000/100/10 Mbps. | WAN input |
Power / +12VDC | 5.5 x 2.5mm : +7 to +20VDC | Power |
COM RS232 | mini Serial RS-232 | Not Used |
mini DP | mini DP 1.2 4K @ 60 Hz | Not Used |
HDMI | HDMI 1.4 4K @ 30 Hz | Terminal access / troubleshooting |
MGMT | USB Type A - USB 2.0 | User WAN port with USB to RJ45 ethernet adapter (limited to 480 Mbps) |
ADMIN | USB Type A : USB 2.0 | User WAN port with USB to RJ45 ethernet adapter (limited to 480 Mbps) |
UWAN1 | USB Type A : USB 3.0 | User WAN port using cellular modem or USB to RJ45 ethernet adapter |
UWAN2 | USB Type A : USB 3.0 | User WAN port using cellular modem or USB to RJ45 ethernet adapter |
microSD | Not Used | |
Line-Out | Not Used | |
Line-In | Not Used |
Power Specification
Power | +12VDC (15W Max); 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (AC/DC Power Supply Included) |
Power Button and Power States
The Epic Mini Firewall has 3 power states: On, Off and Sleep. The Sleep state is not widely used.
To turn the device On: Press the power button once.
To turn the device Off: Hold the power button for 5 seconds. Wait a minimum of 5 seconds before turning the device On again.
To Reboot the device: There is no physical reboot/reset button on Epic Mini Firewall. To reboot/restart the Epic Mini Firewall from the On state, Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, release the power button. wait 5 seconds, then press the power button once.
The following table details the procedure to switch between each of the three power states.
From | To Power State | ||
Power State | Off | Sleep | On |
Off | Press the power button once | ||
Sleep | Hold power button for 5 sec | Press the power button once | |
On | Hold power button for 5 sec | Press the power button once | |
LED Indicators
The Epic Mini Firewall has 3 LEDs to indicate the power state and function of the device.
LED | State | Meaning |
Power LED | Green | Powered on |
Orange | Standby mode | |
Off | Powered off | |
LED 1 | Green | Operating normally |
Off | Powered off | |
LED 2 | Green | Operating normally |
Off | Powered off |
Power Protection Reset and Cycling Behavior
The Epic Mini Firewall has an integrated Power Protection circuit that protects the device from intermittent and inconsistent power. This circuit requires removing power for a certain ‘lock-out’ period of time so that the Epic Mini Firewall may reset and recognize that external power has been reapplied.
Sat-Elite recommends always using a dedicated Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Battery Backup system for any Epic Mini Firewall installation that may see sudden, momentary power resets.
Power Cycling Example Behavior Diagrams
Users may notice different behavior when cycling DC and AC power to the Epic Mini Firewall. The behavior can be explained in two ways:
The Epic Mini Firewall has a few product variations with slightly different startup power behavior. These include differences in power management implementation based on manufacture date [which is not a parameter trackable by Device ID (DID)] and processor differences. Both variables change the power consumption and power lock-out time constant.
Different use cases have associated power hold-up and power lock-out times. The following diagrams show the power cycling behavior and timing in 2 different cases: cycling DC power and cycling AC power.
For all variants of the device, following these guidelines will have predictable behavior:
For consistent DC power restart behavior, DC power must be removed for 3 seconds before being reapplied.
For consistent AC power restart behavior, AC power must be removed for 30 seconds before being reapplied.
Timing Diagram for power cycling, DC or AC
Use Case Examples and timing requirements
Power Cycling Behavior Explained
Disconnecting DC power from Epic Mini Firewall
Cuts the DC voltage to Epic Mini Firewall
Epic Mini Firewall runs from internal DC capacitance
Epic Mini Firewall internal DC capacitance drains within 3 seconds
Disconnecting AC/DC adapter from AC Power Source (Mains)
AC/DC Adapter capacitance maintains +12VDC
Epic Mini Firewall runs from internal DC capacitance and external AC/DC adapter capacitance
Epic Mini Firewall drains internal and external capacitance within 30 seconds
Quickly reconnecting AC/DC adapter after disconnecting recharges the Epic Mini Firewall and AC/DC adapter internal capacitance banks and extends the drain / power lock-out time up to 60 seconds.
Mechanical
Mounting Features
2x threading mounting holes: M3 x 0.5mm Depth: 4.5mm
Environmental
Operating temperature range
Up to -10°C to +50°C {Extended temperature range models available, when used with power supply}
Relative humidity
5% – 95% non-condensing
MIL STD 810G compliant
Vibration test:
IEC TR 60721-4-7:2001+A1:03, Class 7M1, test method IEC 60068-2-64 (up to 2 KHz , 3 axis)Shock test:
IEC TR 60721-4-7:2001+A1:03, Class 7M1, test method IEC 60068-2-27 (15g , 6 directions)