Advantech PPC-6150A User manual

User Manual
PPC-6150A/6170A
Intel® Core i5 processor based
microcomputer, with 15"/17"
color TFT LCD display, four
additional GbE ports

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2013
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 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. 200K617050 Edition 1
Printed in China September 2013

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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 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 siteat 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.
Power Warning
The power is fit for areas with an altitude of 5000 M below.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................2
1.2.1 Specification Comparison.............................................................2
1.2.2 General Specifications..................................................................3
1.2.3 Power Specifications.....................................................................3
1.2.4 Touchscreen Specifications..........................................................4
1.2.5 Environment Specifications...........................................................4
1.2.6 Certification Specifications............................................................4
1.2.7 IP ..................................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions ...............................................................................................6
Figure 1.1 PPC-6150A dimensions .............................................6
Figure 1.2 PPC-6170A dimensions .............................................7
Chapter 2 System Installation & Setup ...............9
2.1 Quick Start Guide....................................................................................10
Figure 2.1 Front panel ...............................................................10
Figure 2.2 Side view..................................................................11
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O interfaces..........................................12
2.2 HDMI Specifications................................................................................13
Figure 2.4 ..................................................................................13
Figure 2.5 ..................................................................................13
2.3 Install Memory Card................................................................................14
Figure 2.6 After removing rear cover.........................................14
Figure 2.7 ..................................................................................14
Figure 2.8 ..................................................................................15
Figure 2.9 ..................................................................................15
Figure 2.10..................................................................................15
Figure 2.11..................................................................................16
2.4 Install ODD..............................................................................................16
Figure 2.12..................................................................................16
Figure 2.13..................................................................................17
2.5 Install HDD..............................................................................................17
2.5.1 Install HDD1:...............................................................................17
Figure 2.14..................................................................................17
Figure 2.15..................................................................................18
Figure 2.16..................................................................................18
Figure 2.17..................................................................................18
Figure 2.18..................................................................................19
2.5.2 Install HDD2................................................................................19
Figure 2.19..................................................................................19
Figure 2.20..................................................................................20
Figure 2.21..................................................................................20
Figure 2.22..................................................................................21
Figure 2.23..................................................................................21
2.6 Install Mini SATA and Wireless Network Card.......................................22
Figure 2.24..................................................................................22
Figure 2.25..................................................................................23
2.6.1 Install Mini SATA.........................................................................24
Figure 2.26..................................................................................24
2.6.2 Install Wireless LAN Long Card..................................................24
Figure 2.27..................................................................................24
Figure 2.28..................................................................................25

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Figure 2.29 ................................................................................. 25
Figure 2.30 ................................................................................. 26
Figure 2.31 ................................................................................. 26
Figure 2.32 ................................................................................. 27
2.6.3 Install Wireless LAN Short Card................................................. 27
Figure 2.33 ................................................................................. 27
Figure 2.34 ................................................................................. 28
Figure 2.35 ................................................................................. 28
Figure 2.36 ................................................................................. 29
Figure 2.37 ................................................................................. 29
2.7 Install Riser Card .................................................................................... 30
Figure 2.38 ................................................................................. 30
Figure 2.39 ................................................................................. 30
2.8 Panel Mount Bracket Installation ............................................................ 31
Figure 2.40 ................................................................................. 31
2.9 Power Cable Bracket Installation............................................................ 32
Figure 2.41 ................................................................................. 32
Figure 2.42 ................................................................................. 32
Chapter 3 Jumper Configuration ...................... 33
3.1 Jumper & Connectors............................................................................. 34
3.1.1 PCM-8207A................................................................................ 34
Figure 3.1 PCM-8207A front view ............................................. 34
3.1.2 MIO-5290.................................................................................... 36
Figure 3.2 MIO-5290 front view................................................. 36
Figure 3.3 MIO-5290 rear view.................................................. 36
3.2 External COM PORT & DIO Switch and PIN Definition.......................... 38
Figure 3.4 COM ports................................................................ 38
3.3 External Port DIO and COM Port Switch................................................ 40
Figure 3.5 ................................................................................. 40
Figure 3.6 ................................................................................. 40
Figure 3.7 ................................................................................. 41
3.4 Touchscreen Control Source Configuration............................................ 41
Figure 3.8 ................................................................................. 41
Figure 3.9 ................................................................................. 42
Chapter 4 Software Configuration ....................43
4.1 Install Divers ........................................................................................... 44
Figure 4.1 Divers in the CD-ROM.............................................. 44
4.2 BIOS Setup............................................................................................. 45
4.2.1 Enter BIOS.................................................................................. 45
4.2.2 ATX & AT Mode Setup ............................................................... 46
4.2.3 Display Brightness Adjustment................................................... 47
4.2.4 COM 232/422/485 Port.............................................................. 48
4.2.5 MiniPCIE & MiniSATA Configuration Method............................. 50
4.2.6 RAID Function Configuration..................................................... 51
4.2.7 PCIE/RI Wakeup......................................................................... 52
Appendix A PCI/PCIE (Images) & Dual HDD RAID
Function Configuration.................... 57
A.1 PCI/PCIE (Images) ................................................................................. 58
A.2 Dual HDD RAID ...................................................................................... 59
A.2.1 Windows XP Dual HDD RAID System Installation Procedures.. 59
A.2.2 Windows 7 Dual HDD RAID System Installation Procedures..... 65

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on PPC-6150A/6170A
panel PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech PPC-6150A/6170A are Intel Core i5 processor based panel PCs with 15"
and 17" color LCD respectively. They feature powerful computing capability, modular
design, excellent connectivity and four additional GbE ports, almost fit for any appli-
cation. In addition, they are also humanized information machine, which is highly rep-
resented by the user-friendly interface. For example, they have two expansion slots,
dual HDDs, Intel RAID support, and an isolated RS-232/422 /485 port. These func-
tions greatly improve the product reliability, and are able to satisfy most users' needs.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Specification Comparison
Product PPC-6150A PPC-6170A
LCD Specification 15’’ LCD 17’’ LCD
Display Type 15" TFT LCD (LED backlight) 17" TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024
Color 262K 262K
dot matrix 0.297 x 0.297mm 0.264 x 0.264mm
Viewing Angle 80 (left), 80 (right),
80 (top), 60 (bottom) 85 (left), 85 (right) 80 (top), 80 (bottom)
Brightness 350 cd/m2 350cd/m2
Contrast 700 1000
LCD Operation
Temperature -30 ~ 85° C -30 ~ 85° C
Backlight Lifecycle 50, 000 hours 50, 000 hours
Weight 6.5 Kg (14.32 lb) 7.5 Kg (16.52 lb)
Dimensions 395.5 x 316.8 x 105.5 (mm)
(15.6" x 12.5" x 4.15") 442.0 x 362.0 x 113.5 (mm) (17.4" x 14.25" x 4.47")

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.2.2 General Specifications

1.2.3 PowerSpecifications
CPU Model No. Frequency Cache
Core i5-3610ME 2.7 GHz 4 M
Chipset Intel QM77
Memory One 204 pin SO-DIMM slot, up to 8 G DDR3 (1600 MHz) /
DDRL (1333 MHz)
Storage 1 2.5" SATA HDD
Storage 2 2.5" SATA HDD (support Intel RAID function) (optional)
Support slim 8X or above DVD +/- RW (optional)
Network(LAN1, LAN2) 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, support Intel AMT (GbE1- Intel
82579LM,GbE2–Intel 82583V)
Network (LAN3, LAN4,
LAN5, LAN6) 4 x Gigabit Ethernet connectors, Intel i350
I/O Ports
2 x COM port: 1 x isolated RS-232/422/485; 1 x RS232
1 x GPIO/RS-232 (8 channels, TTL level)
3 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
2 + 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
1 x D-SUB VGA ports
1 x HDMI ports
1 x Line-out port,1 x Mic-in port, 2 x 1 W speaker (built-in)
Expansion Slot 1 x PCI + 1 x PCIe x1 (default) 2 x PCIe x1 (optional)
2 x PCI (optional)
Additional Expansion Slot 1 x Mini PCIe long card slot (support mSATA)
1 x Mini PCIe half long card slot
System Windows XPE / Windows XP Pro / Windows Embedded Stan-
dard 7 / Windows 7
Model PPC-6150A PPC-6170A
Power
(i5-3610ME) 61 W (test system: Windows7 32bit) 65 W (test system: Windows7 32bit)
50 W (test system: Windows XP 32bit)60 W (test system: Windows XP 32bit)
Output Power 150 W (Max.)
Input Voltage 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 4 A ~ 2 A

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1.2.4 Touchscreen Specifications
1.2.5 EnvironmentSpecifications
1.2.6 CertificationSpecifications
1.2.7 IP
Type 5-wire resistive
Resolution 2048 x 2048
Light Transmission 81%+/-3%
Controller COM interface (use COM5 as controller source)
Touchscreen Lifecycle 36,000,000 times
Operation Temperature 0 ~ 50° C (32 ~ 122° F)
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60° C (-4 ~ 140° F)
Relative Temperature 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
Shock 10 G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)
Vibration 5 ~ 500 Hz 1 G RMS
EMC BSMI, CE, FCC Class A
Safety CB, CCC, BSMI, UL
Front Panel IP Grade IP65

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Chapter 1 General Information
Note 1:
PPC-6170A's power test conditions are as follows (for reference only, powers differ
from different peripheral configurations)
Note2:
PPC-6150A's power test conditions are as follows (for reference only, powers differ
from different peripheral configurations)
Test
Software Test Configuration Test System Power (W)
Burn-in 7.0
Memory:TranscendDDR31600
SODIMM 8GBx1
HDD: Seagate ST250LT003
9YG141C-500 250GB SATA
2.5”
IO: COM Port RS232 loopback
x5: USB3.0 device x5
i5-3610ME @2.70 GHz
Windows
7 32bit 65
Windows
XP 32bit 55
Test
Software Test Configuration Test System Power (W)
Burn-in 7.0
Memory:TranscendDDR31600
SODIMM 8GBx1
HDD: Seagate ST250LT003
9YG141C-500 250GB SATA 2.5”
IO: COM Port RS232 loopback
x5, USB3.0 device x5
i5-3610ME @2.70 GHz
Windows
7 32bit 61
Windows
XP 32bit 50

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1.3 Dimensions
PPC-6150A:
Figure 1.1 PPC-6150A dimensions
Fixed VESA screw specification: M4; screw depth: 7.5 mm (Max)..
Warning! Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.
Unit: mm

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PPC-6170A:
Figure 1.2 PPC-6170A dimensions
Fixed VESA screw specification: M4; screw depth: 7.5 mm (Max)..
Warning! Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.

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Chapter 2
2System Installation &
Setup
Sections include:
Quick Installation Guide
HDMI Specifications
Install Memory
Install ODD
Install HDD
Install Mini SATA and Wireless
LAN Card
Install Riser Card
Panel Mount Bracket Installa-
tion
Power Cable Bracket Installa-
tion

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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. Light sense
2. LAN LED
3. HDD LED
4. POWER LED
Status LAN LED HDD LED POWER LED
LAN1 LAN2
Power Off (S5) Off Off Yellow
Power On (S0) Green
(working, blink) Yellow (working, blink) Yellow (working, blink) Green
3
4
1 2

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Figure 2.2 Side view
Red rectangle indicates VESA screw hole.
1. Air outlet
2. Antenna hole
3. Panel Mount Bracket hole (10 in PPC-6170A, 8 in PPC-6150A)
4. Slim type optical drive bay
5. Loudspeaker (dual)
6. Air inlet
Note! Fixed VESA specification: M4; screw depth: 7.5 mm (Max).
212
3
4
5
6

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I/O interfaces:
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O interfaces
A: AC Inlet
B: Power Switch
C: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2,
D: HDMI
E: VGA
F: Cable clip x 2
G: Gigabit Ethernet x 2
H: Expansion Slots x 2
I: Line out/Mic in
J: USB 3.0 x 1
K:DIO / RS-232 (by swapping pin header)
L: Isolated RS-232/422/485 (selected through BIOS)
M: RS-232 x 1
N: Gigabit Ethernet x 4 (Intel i350)
Note! Wire clasp dimension: 9 mm x 3.5 mm.
A B C F G
H
N D E M L K J I