Advantech PPC-1150 User manual

User Manual
PPC-1150
Intel® ATOM™ N2600 processor
based microcomputer, with 15"
color TFT LCD display

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2014
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. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
Intel and Atom 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 to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which 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 of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
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 you get when the problem
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 an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 200K115010 Edition 1
Printed in China June 2014

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. 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. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at http://support.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
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 you call:
–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.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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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 your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 General Specification.................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Power Specifications..................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications .......................................................... 3
1.2.4 Environment Specifications........................................................... 3
1.2.5 Certification ................................................................................... 3
1.2.6 IP Grade........................................................................................ 3
1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.1 PPC-1150 dimensions................................................ 5
Chapter 2 System Installation & Setup ...............7
2.1 Quick Start Guide...................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Front panel ................................................................ 8
Figure 2.2 Side view .................................................................... 9
2.2 Install Memory Card ................................................................................ 10
2.3 Install the mSATA and SATA HDD ......................................................... 12
Figure 2.3 Install mSATA........................................................... 12
2.4 Install Wireless LAN Card ....................................................................... 13
2.5 Installation Procedures............................................................................ 15
2.5.1 Connecting Power Cord.............................................................. 15
2.5.2 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse............................................... 15
2.5.3 Switching on Power .................................................................... 15
2.6 Hook Installation...................................................................................... 16
Figure 2.4 Hook Installation ....................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Jumper Configuration .......................17
3.1 PCM-8206B Front View .......................................................................... 18
Figure 3.1 Front view ................................................................. 18
3.2 Jumper Setting ........................................................................................ 19
Chapter 4 Software Configuration.....................21
4.1 Install Divers............................................................................................ 22
4.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 22
4.2.1 Enter BIOS.................................................................................. 22
4.2.2 Display Brightness Adjustment ................................................... 23
4.2.3 COM2 Mode Selection (RS232/RS422/RS485) ......................... 24
4.2.4 COM4 Mode Selection (RS422/RS485) ..................................... 25

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Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-1150
panel PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-1150 is an Intel Atom N2600 based Panel PC with a 15" color TFT LCD,
which can be installed in versatile applications under harsh environment. The
streamlined design, slim and compact chassis makes it convenient and space-sav-
ing. The fanless design ensures the stable operation of PPC-1150 in any harsh
industrial environment. It is equipped with the most commonly used interfaces, such
as dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB ports and one audio output interface. The
PPC-1150 also provides five COM ports, including three RS-232, one RS-232/422/
485 and one RS-422/485, making it the ideal choice of industrial applications with
multiple COM ports. In addition, PPC-1150 supports wireless network, mSATA or
HDD storage options and optional 2 x 2W speakers. The above mentions features
embodies the humanized design of the product and meets the requirements of a wide
range of customers.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 General Specification
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Product PPC-1150
LCD Specification 15’’ LCD
Display Type 15" TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Color 262K
Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297mm
Viewing Angle 80 (left), 80 (right), 70 (top), 70 (bottom)
Brightness 250 cd/m2(Typ.)
Contrast 700
Backlight Lifecycle 50, 000 hours
Weight 5.3 kg
Dimensions 396 x 317 x 57 (mm) (15.6” x 12.5” x 2.24”)
CPU Model Frequency Cache
Intel Atom N2600 1.6 GHz 1 MB
Chipset Intel N2600 + NM10
Memory One 204 pin SO-DIMM slot, up to 2G DDR3 (667MHz)
Storage 2.5" SATA HDD
Network 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
I/O Ports
5 x COM Ports: 1 x RS-232/422/485, 1 x RS-422/485,
3 x RS-232
4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
1 x VGA, 1 x DP
1 x audio out port
2 x 2 W speaker (optional)
1 x Phoenix power port, 1 x Power switch
Expansion Slot 1 x PCIe x4 (standard)
1 x PCI (in the accessory box)
Additional Expansion Slot 1 x Mini PCIe full-size slot and 1 x mSATA card slot
System WES 09/WES 7/Win CE 7.0/Win XP Pro/Win 7/Linux