Advantech COASTIPC PPC-412 User manual

User Manual
PPC-412
Intel® Core i Processor Based
Microcomputer, with 12.1" Color
TFT LCD Display

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2022
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any
infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Acknowledgments
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have
been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. Advantech
assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such
events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most
customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,
it will be repaired or replaced free of charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, customers will be billed according to the cost of replacement mate-
rials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product to be defective, follow the steps outlined below.
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages displayed when the prob-
lem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandise authori-
zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card, and a proof of purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales
receipt) into a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of pur-
chase date are not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the pack-
age prepaid to your dealer.
Part No. 2003041200 Edition 1
Printed in China April 2022

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
type of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
Test conditions for passing also include the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from damage caused by electro-
static discharge (ESD) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-
compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at www.advantech.com/support to obtain the latest
product information.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before calling:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel
d'instructions de sécurité.
2. Retain this user manual for future reference.Veuillez conserver ce manuel
d'instructions pour référence ultérieure.
3. Disconnect the equipment from all power outlets before cleaning. Use only a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.Débranchez
l'appareil de toutes les prises de courant avant le nettoyage. Nettoyez-le
uniquement à l'aide d'un chiffon humide. Ne pas utiliser de détergents liquides
ou pulvérisateurs.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and easily accessible.Pour les appareils enfichables, la prise de cou-
rant doit être placée près de l'appareil et facilement accessible.
5. Protect the equipment from humidity.Protégez l'appareil contre l'humidité.
6. Place the equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping or letting
the equipment fall may cause damage.Placez l'appareil sur une surface fiable
pendant l'installation. L'abandon ou la chute de l'appareil pourrait causer des
dommages.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. Do not cover the openings.Les ouvertures du bo?tier sont
pour la convection d'air. Protégez l'appareil contre la surchauffe. Ne couvrez
pas les ouvertures.
8. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to a power outlet. The power outlet socket should have grounded
connection.Assurez-vous que la tension de la source d'alimentation est correcte
avant de connecter l'appareil à une prise de courant. La prise de courant doit
avoir une bonne connexion mise à la terre.
9. Position the power cord away from high-traffic areas. Do not place anything over
the power cord.Placez le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart des zones à fort trafic.
Ne placez rien sur le cordon d'alimentation.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.Attention à toutes
les précautions et avertissements indiqués sur l'appareil.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage from transient overvoltage.Si l'appareil n'est pas utilisé pen-
dant une longue période, déconnectez-le de la source d'alimentation pour éviter
les dommages causés par une surtension transitoire.
12. Never pour liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.Ne
versez jamais de liquide dans une ouverture. Sinon, cela pourrait provoquer un
incendie ou un choc électrique.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.N'ouvrez jamais l'appareil. Pour des
raisons de sécurité, l'appareil ne doit être ouvert que par un technicien qualifié.
14. If any of the following occurs, have the equipment checked by service person-
nel: Si l'un des cas suivants se produit, demandez aide à un technicien qualifié:
–The power cord or plug is damaged.Le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche est
endommagé.
–Liquid has penetrated the equipment.Le liquide a pénétré dans l'appareil.
–The equipment has been exposed to moisture.L'appareil a été exposé à
l'humidité.
–The equipment is malfunctioning or does not function according to the user
manual.L'appareil est défectueux ou ne fonctionne pas conformément aux
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–The equipment has been dropped or damaged. L'appareil a été abandonné
et endommagé.
–The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.L'appareil montre des
signes évidents de rupture.
15. Do not leave the equipment in an environment with a storage temperature of
below -20° C(-4° F) or above 60° C (140° F) as this may cause damage. The
equipment should be kept in a controlled environment.Ne laissez pas cet appar-
eil dans un environnement dont la température de stockage est inférieure à -20°
C (-4° F) ou supérieure à 60° C (140° F), car cela pourrait causer des dom-
mages. L'appareil doit être surveillé dans l'environnement.
16. CAUTION: Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.ATTENTION: Il y a
danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la pile. Remplacer unique-
ment avec une pile du même type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur.
17. In accordance with the IEC 704-1:1982 specifications, the sound pressure level
at the operator's position does not exceed 70 dB (A).Conformément aux spécifi-
cations de l'IEC 704-1:1982, le niveau de pression acoustique à la position de
l'opérateur ne dépasse pas 70 dB (A).
18. The product PPC-412 are intended to be supplied by an UL certified power sup-
ply (Adapter: FSP090-DIEBN2) suitable for use at Tma 40 degree C min. and
output is rated 19Vdc, 4.74A min., ES1 (or SELV) or the product are intended to
be supplied by an UL certified power supply or dc source suitable for use at Tma
50 degree C min. and output is rated 9-32Vdc, 7-2A min., ES1 (or SELV), if
need further assistance, please contact Advantech for further information.Le
produit PPC-412 doit être alimenté par une alimentation certifiée UL (Adapta-
teur: FSP090-DIEBN2) approprié pour l'utilisation à une température de 40°C
au minimum, et la sortie nominale est 19Vdc, 4.74 A min., ES1 (ou SELV). Ou le
produit doit être alimenté par une alimentation certifiée UL ou CC pour l'utilisa-
tion à une température de 50°C au minium, et la sortie nominale est 9-32Vdc, 7-
2A min., ES1 (ou SELV). Si vous avez besoin d'aide supplémentaire, veuillez
contacter Advantech pour plus d'informations.
19. DISCLAIMER: These instructions are provided in accordance with IEC 704-1
standards. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any state-
ments contained herein.AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions sont fournies con-
formément aux normes IEC 704-1. Advantech décline toute responsabilité
quant à la précision de toute déclaration contenue dans le présent document.
20. CAUTION: This product is not intended for use by children and is not suitable for
use in locations where children are likely to be present (this product is not a
toy).ATTENTION: Ce produit n'est pas un jouet et devrait être gardé hors de la
portée des enfants.
21. Please Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, very strong bright lights and
away from any other heat source. Lengthy exposure to this type of environment
may result in discoloration and damage to the monitor.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from the PC chassis
before manual handling. Do not touch any components on the CPU card or
other cards while the PC is powered on.
Disconnect the power before making any configuration changes. A sudden rush
of power after connecting a jumper or installing a card may damage sensitive
electronic components.
Battery Information
Batteries, battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted
household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat
them in compliance with the local regulations.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Key Features............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Front Panel................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1.1 Front Panel ................................................................. 2
1.4 Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 3
Figure 1.2 Rear Panel_PPC-412 ................................................. 3
1.5 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.3 PPC-412 Dimensions ................................................. 3
1.6 Specifications ........................................................................................... 4
1.7 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 System Installation & Setup ...............7
2.1 Quick Start Guide...................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Front Panel ................................................................. 8
Figure 2.2 Side View.................................................................... 8
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O Interfaces ........................................... 9
2.2 Installation Procedures............................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cable ...................................................... 10
Figure 2.4 Connecting the Power Cable.................................... 10
2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse......................................... 11
2.2.3 Power ON ................................................................................... 11
2.3 Install Memory Card................................................................................ 11
Figure 2.5 .................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.6 .................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.7 .................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.8 .................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.9 .................................................................................. 12
2.4 Installing the SSD.................................................................................... 13
Figure 2.10.................................................................................. 13
Figure 2.11.................................................................................. 14
Figure 2.12.................................................................................. 14
2.5 Installing M.2........................................................................................... 15
Figure 2.13.................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.14.................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.15.................................................................................. 15
2.6 Installing Wireless LAN Card .................................................................. 16
Figure 2.16.................................................................................. 16
Figure 2.17.................................................................................. 16
Figure 2.18.................................................................................. 17
Figure 2.19.................................................................................. 17
Figure 2.20.................................................................................. 17
2.7 Installing TPM (current mechanism only supports 98R3P321110) ......... 18
Figure 2.21.................................................................................. 18
Figure 2.22.................................................................................. 18
2.8 AT/ATX Function Switch ......................................................................... 19
Figure 2.23ATX Mode................................................................. 19
Figure 2.24AT Mode ................................................................... 19
2.9 Grounding Installation ............................................................................. 19
2.9.1 System Grounding Installation .................................................... 19
Figure 2.25.................................................................................. 19
Figure 2.26.................................................................................. 19
Figure 2.27.................................................................................. 19

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Figure 2.28 ................................................................................. 19
2.9.2 Cabinet Installation and Grounding ............................................ 20
Figure 2.29Cabinet Installation................................................... 20
Figure 2.30System Wiring Diagram............................................ 21
2.10 Hook Installation ..................................................................................... 22
Figure 2.31Hook Installation....................................................... 22
Chapter 3 Jumper Configuration ...................... 23
3.1 Jumper & Connector ............................................................................... 24
Figure 3.1 PCM-8213 Front View .............................................. 24
3.2 External COM Port Pin Definition............................................................ 29
Figure 3.2 COM Ports................................................................ 29
Chapter 4 Software Configuration .................... 31
4.1 Install Divers ........................................................................................... 32
4.2 BIOS Setup Program .............................................................................. 32
4.2.1 Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................. 32
4.2.2 Adjustment of LCD Brightness.................................................... 33
4.2.3 COM3 Mode Selection (RS422/RS485) ..................................... 35
4.2.4 BIOS AT & ATX Setup................................................................ 38
4.2.5 Wake on LAN or Ring ................................................................. 39
4.2.6 TPM Settings .............................................................................. 40

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-412 panel
PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-412 is a new generation Panel PC with XGA (1024 x 768) screen. The sys-
tem is equipped with a high performance Intel Core i CPU and with a high efficiency
fanless thermal design in which the heat is easily dissipated. It has multiple I/O ports
(five COM, five USB and two Gigabit ethernet) making more applications possible.
1.2 Key Features
True-flat HD LCD panel with 5-wire Resistive touchscreen
Intel® Core™i5-7300U (default); i7-7600U/i3-7100U (optional) processor with
fanless system design
1 x isolated RS-422/485 with auto flow
Wide input power range (9 ~ 32 VDC)
Dual Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE1588 support
3 x Independent displays
1 x M.2 bay (2242) for storage only
1 x TPM 2.0 internal support (optional)
1.3 Front Panel
The PPC-412 front panel is a true-flat color TFT LCD with resistive touch control and
an IP65 rating for resistance to dust and water (Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1 Front Panel

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1.4 Rear Panel
The PPC-412 rear panel features four VESA mount holes (75 x 75 mm), as shown in
Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.2 Rear Panel_PPC-412
1.5 Dimensions
Figure 1.3 PPC-412 Dimensions
Note! Supports VESA 75 x 75mm. Use M4 screws, 8 mm depth
(maximum). Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of
injury.
Cut-out dimension:311mm x 240mm
317.00
246.005.70
60.30

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1.6 Specifications
Product PPC-412-R750A
LCD Display 12.1"
Display Type 12.1" TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Resolution Max. 1024 x 768
Luminance (cd/m2) 600
Viewing Angle 89 (left), 89 (right), 89 (up), 89 (down)
Contrast 1000
Backlight Lifetime 50,000 hr (min.)
Touchscreen Type 5-wire resistive
Light Transmission 80±5% at 550nm wavelength
Controller USB interface
CPU Intel® Core™ i5-7300U dual core (default); i7-7600U/i3-7100U
(optional)
Memory 1 x SODIMM DDR4 1866/2133 MHz, (max. 16 GB)
Storage 1 x 2.5" SATA bay
1 x M.2 bay (size: 22 x 42 mm, socket 2 B key, for storage only)
Network (LAN) 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (Intel® I211-AT; Intel® I219LM)
I/O Ports
4 x Serial ports (3 x RS-232, 1 x RS-422/485 with 1K VDC
isolation)
4 x USB 3.0,
1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in
1 x DB15 VGA
1 x DisplayPort (1.2)
1 x TPM 2.0 internal (optional)
Expansion 1 x Mini PCIe
Speaker 2 x 1W
OS Support Microsoft® Windows 10 (64-bit), Win 10 LTSC, Linux
Power Supply 9 - 32 Vdc
Power Consumption i5-7300U 60W (Burn-in test 8.0 in Windows 10 64bit)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 50 °C (32 ~ 122 °F) with SSD
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60 °C (-4 ~ 140 °F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Shock Operating 10 G Peak Acceleration (11 ms Duration), Follows IEC
60068-2-27
Vibration Operating random vibration test, 5 ~ 500Hz, 2Grms with SSD,
following IEC 60068-2-64
Safety and EMC Safety: CB, UL, CCC, BSMI
EMC: CE, FCC Class B, BSMI
Dimensions 317 x 246 x 60.5 mm (12.4 x 9.7 x 2.4 in)
Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)

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1.7 Ordering Information
Part Number Description Image
PPC-412
Intel Core i5-7300U Fanless PPC
with 12.1" XGA LED backlight,
resistive touch
96PSA-A90W19OT-3 Power adapter 100 ~ 240 VDC,
90 W, 19V with PFC
PPC-WLAN-C1E Wi-Fi module with antenna
PPC-ARM-A03 Arm mount VESA standard
PPC-174T-WL-MTE Wall mount kit

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PPC-Stand-A1E Stand kit
98R3P321110 TPM 2.0 module

Chapter 2
2System Installation &
Setup
Sections include:
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Procedures
Installing Memory
Installing HDD
Installing M.2
Installing Wireless LAN
Installing Side COM Port/GPIO
Installing TPM
Installing Expansion Card
AT/ATX Function Switch
Grounding Installation
Hook Installation
Independent Quick Installation

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2.1 Quick Start Guide
Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar with the
locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors, and ports, which are illus-
trated in the figures below.
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears as
shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Front Panel
1. Power status indicator, off (S5): orange, on (S0): blue.
Figure 2.2 Side View
1. Antenna hole (two)
2. Panel mount bracket holes (eight)
3. CPU heatsink
4. Speaker (two)
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I/O interfaces:
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O Interfaces
A. 1x RS-232
B. 1 x Mac-In/Line-Out
C. 2 x Intel Gigabit Ethernet
D. 1 x Display port
E. 2 x RS-232
F. 1 x Isolated RS-422/485
G. SYS ground
H. 4 x USB3.0
I. 1 x VGA
J. 1 x DC Input and AT/ATX switch
K: 1 x Power button
AB C D E F G
H I J K

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2.2 Installation Procedures
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cable
The panel PC has DC power socket (9-32 V). When connecting the power cable,
please hold the plug end. Please follow the procedures below:
1. Connect the female end of the power cable to panel PC’s DC socket.
2. Connect the male end of the power cable to power outlet.
Figure 2.4 Connecting the Power Cable

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2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the keyboard and mouse to panel PC’s I/O interfaces.
2.2.3 Power ON
The power button is located in the right bottom side of the panel PC.
2.3 Install Memory Card
1. Loosen the screws as indicated in the red circle. (See Figure 2.5).
2. Press the red areas to pull out the hook (See Fig 2.6 ~ 2.7) and open the rear
cover.
Note! Power cable and adapter are optional.
Figure 2.5 Figure 2.6
Figure 2.7

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3. Remove the yellow warning tag first. Then remove the screws as indicated in
the red circle. (See Figure 2.8), and take out the strength plate & CPU heat sink.
Note! Take out the black and blue thermal grease from the accessory box (as
indicated in Figure 2.9). Attach the CPU heat sink and strength plate
after the grease is applied.
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Note! CPU cooler pad surface is isolated by anodization treatment to avoid
static electricity (CPU contact side excluded).