Advantech PPC-3151 User manual

User Manual
PPC-3151
Intel® Core i Processor Based
Micro-Computer with a 15" Color
TFT LCD Display

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2016
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 Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and is registered trademarks 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. 200K315110 Edition 1
Printed in China April 2017

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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
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment 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 help.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support 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 -40° C (-40° 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.
17. This product is intended to be supplied by an UL certified DC source rated 9-
32Vdc, 10-3A. Tma 50 degree C minimum, if need further assistance, please
contact Advantech for further information.
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.
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 Overview...............................................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................2
1.2.1 General Specifications..................................................................2
1.2.2 Power Specifications.....................................................................3
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications..........................................................3
1.2.4 Environment Specifications...........................................................3
1.2.5 Certifications.................................................................................3
1.2.6 IP Grade........................................................................................3
1.3 Dimensions ...............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 System Installation and Setup ...........5
2.1 A Quick Tour .............................................................................................6
Figure 2.1: Front View ..................................................................6
Figure 2.2: Side View....................................................................6
Figure 2.3: I/O Connectors ...........................................................7
2.2 Installation Procedures..............................................................................8
2.2.1 Connecting Power Cord................................................................8
Figure 2.4: Connecting Power Cord .............................................8
2.2.2 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse.................................................8
2.2.3 Switching on the Panel PC ...........................................................8
2.3 Installing Memory......................................................................................9
2.4 Installing HDD .........................................................................................10
2.5 Installing M.2...........................................................................................11
2.6 Installing Wireless LAN Card ..................................................................12
2.7 Installing Expansion Card .......................................................................15
2.8 Adjusting AT/ATX Functions...................................................................15
2.9 Grounding ...............................................................................................15
2.10 Installing Hook.........................................................................................16
2.11 Solo Quick Installation.............................................................................17
Chapter 3 Jumper and Switch Settings ............19
3.1 Jumpers and Connectors........................................................................20
3.2 External COM Port Pin Assignments ......................................................22
Chapter 4 Software Setup ..................................23
4.1 Installing Drivers......................................................................................24
4.2 BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................24
4.2.1 Entering BIOS Setup..................................................................24
4.2.2 LCD Brightness Adjustment........................................................25
4.2.3 COM5 Mode (RS422/485) Selection ..........................................27
4.2.4 Wake up by LAN.........................................................................28
Appendix A RoHS List ...........................................31
A.1 RoHS List................................................................................................32

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Chapter 1
1Overview
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-3151
panel PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
PPC–3151 is a new generation XGA (1024 x 768) panel PC. It is based on the 6th.
Gen Intel Core processor and adopts the effective fanless thermal solution, featuring
excellent performance and reliability of this product series. PPC–3151 offers rich IOs,
including 3 COMs, 4 USBs and dual Giga Ethernet ports, which makes it easier to
connect with any peripheral devices and integrating with machine manufacturing.
Besides, it also provides PCIe/ PCI expansion for more applications. Lastly, its multi-
control touchscreen is consistent with current operating experience and user habits.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 General Specifications
Product Name PPC-3151
LCD Specification 15” LCD
Display Type 15” TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Color 16.7M
Dot Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm
Viewing Angle 80(Left), 80(Right)70(Up), 70(Down) (Typ.)
Luminance 400 cd/m2(Typ.)
Contrast 700 (Typ.)
Backlight Life 50,000 hrs
Weight 5.4 Kg (11.90 lb)
Dimension 391.4 x 312.5 x 55.35 mm (15.41” x 12.3” x 2.18")
CPU Model Base Frequency Turbo Cache
i5-6300U 2.4GHz 3.0GHz 3M
Memory 1 x 260-pin slot, supports up to 16G DDR4
Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD
Network
(LAN1, LAN2) 2 x Giga Ethernet ports
I/O Connectors
2 x RS-232 ports, 1 x RS-422/485 port, 4 x USB 3.0 connectors
2 x Giga Ethernet ports
1 x VGA port, 1 x DP connector
1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in, 2 x 1 W speaker (internal)
1 x Phoenix power connector, 1 x power switch
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x1 (standard configuration)
1 x PCI (in accessory box)
Additional
Expansion Slots 1 x Mini PCIe card slot 1 x M.2 card slot (supported model: 22 x 42 mm, SATA interface)
OS Win 7(32Bit/64Bit)/Win 8.1(64Bit)/Win 10(64Bit)/Linux

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.2.2 Power Specifications
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications
1.2.4 Environment Specifications
1.2.5 Certifications
1.2.6 IP Grade
Note 1:
Power consumption of PPC-3151 is shown as below:
Power Consumption i5: 60 W (Test system: Windows7 64bit)
Input Voltage 9 - 32 Vdc, 10 ~ 3 A
Note! For its test conditions, please see Note 1.
Type 5-point projective capacitive
Light Transmission 88%+/-5%
Controller USB interface
Operating temperature 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F) (SSD)
0 ~ 45°C (32 ~ 113°F) (HDD)
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 60°C (-40 ~ 140°F)
Relative Humidify 10 ~ 95% @ 40°C (Non-condensing)
Shock 10 G peak acceleration (11 ms duration)
Vibration 5 ~ 500 Hz 1 G RMS
EMC BSMI, CE, FCC Class B
Safety CB, CCC, UL, BSMI
Front Panel Dustproof
and waterproof IP65
Test Software Test Configuration Test System
Burn-in 7.0 Memory: 8G DDR4 2133 HDD: 2.5" 500G SATA III
IO: COM Port RS232 loopback x 2, USB 3.0 x 4 Win 7 (64bit)

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1.3 Dimensions
Note! Screw specification: M4; hole depth is 8 mm for maximum. Use suitable
mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.

Chapter 2
2System Installation
and Setup
Sections include:
A Quick Tour
Installation Procedures
Replacing Memory
Installing HDD
Installing M.2
Installing Wireless LAN
Installing Expansion Card
Adjusting AT/ATX Functions
Grounding
Installing Hook
Single Person Quick Installation
Guide

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2.1 A Quick Tour
Before you install the panel PC, please be familiar with the location and function of
each control key, driver, connector and port (please refer to the following content and
figures).
When the panel PC is placed on the desk, its front panel is shown as Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1: Front View
Power status LED: Off (S5) Orange; Sleep (S3) Orange; On (S0) Blue.
Figure 2.2: Side View

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1. Antenna hole
2. Quick installation clip
3. CPU heatsink
4. Expansion slot for optional module
5. Speaker (left, right)
6. Hooking holes for panel installation (ten holes)
I/O connectors:
Figure 2.3: I/O Connectors
A: PCI/PCIE expansion slots x 4
B: Line-out / Mic-in
C: 4 x USB 3.0
D: 2 x Giga Ethernet ports
E: VGA
F: DP
G: 2 x RS-232
H: DC power connector (9-32V)
I: 1 x RS-422/485
J: Power switch
K: Grounding screw

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2.2 Installation Procedures
2.2.1 Connecting Power Cord
The panel PC supports 9 - 32 V DC power supply. Please always hold the plug end
when connecting the power cord. Please follow the below procedures to connect the
power cord:
1. Plug the 2-pin connector into the DC inlet of the panel PC.
2. Connect power cord with power adapter with the 3-pin female connector.
Figure 2.4: Connecting Power Cord
2.2.2 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse
Connect mouse and keyboard to the I/O connector of the panel PC. Refer to Figure
2.3, C, USB.
2.2.3 Switching on the Panel PC
Power switch is located at the lower right corner of the rear cover. Refer to Figure 2.3,
J, Power switch.
Note! Power cord and adapter are optional.

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2.3 Installing Memory
1. Unfasten the screws marked with red circles (see below left figure).
2. Pop-up the hook marked with a red oval (see below right figure) to remove the
rear cover.
3. Unfasten the screws indicated in the below left figure and take out the heatsink,
then replace the memory.

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2.4 Installing HDD
1. Follow the procedures in Chapter 2.3 to remove the rear cover. Unfasten the
screws marked with red circles and remove VESA holder below left, then take
out the HDD bracket below right.
2. Take out 4 screws (see below) from the accessory box to secure the HDD onto
the bracket, then replace and fix the HDD bracket.

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2.5 Installing M.2
1. Follow the procedures in Chapter 2.3 and 2.4 to remove rear cover and VESA
holder.
2. Unfasten the screws marked with red circles, and then fix M.2 to the location
marked with a red rectangle.
Note! Please note the pin direction when installing a M.2 device. Only 22 x
42mm M.2 device with a SATA interface is supported.

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2.6 Installing Wireless LAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Chapter 2.3 and 2.4 to remove rear cover and VESA
holder.
2. The installation of a full-size card is shown as below. Unfasten the screws
marked with rec circles and then secure the card to the location with a red rect-
angle.
3. The installation of a half-size card is shown as below. Take out copper
cylinders and screws from the accessory box.