Advantech PPC-105 User manual

PPC-105
NS GX1 processor-based Panel PC
with 10” TFT LCD flat panel display
User’s Manual

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted 2001 by Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights are
reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to
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. Information provided in this manual is intended
to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech assumes no responsibility
for its use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which
may result from its use.
All brand and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Part No. 2008010500, 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan June 2001

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FCC Class B
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 when the equipment is operated in a residential
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with this
user's manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. Note that even when this equipment is installed and used in
accordance with this user’s manual, there is still no guarantee that
interference will not occur. If this equipment is believed to be causeing
harmful interference to radio or television reception, this can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off. If the interference is
occurring, 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 the receiver
• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: Any changes or modifications made to the equipment
which are not expressly approved by the relevant stan
dards authority could void your authority to operate the
equipment.

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Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech Web site at www.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:
• 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
Packing List
Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materials
have been received:
• PPC-105 series panel PC
• User's manual
• Accessories for PPC-105
- Power cable for both FDD and HDD/CD-ROM
- FDD flat cable (35 cm)
- Keyboard extension cable (5-pin DIN female to 6-pin PS/2
male)
- HDD flat cable (44-pin) (8 cm)
- IDE flat cable (40-pin) (45 cm)
- Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type
- HDD bracket
- Driver/Utility CD-ROM disk
- Screws
- Warranty card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately.

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment
and must be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it
fall could 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 could 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:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW
-20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
equal to or less 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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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden
Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein ange-
feuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor
überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht
abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es
vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüs-
sigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elek-
trischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu tren-
nen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioni
ert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e - Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70
dB(A) oder weiger.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information....................... 1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................. 2
General ................................................................................... 2
Standard PC functions .............................................................2
Solid State Disk (SSD) ............................................................ 3
PCI SVGA/flat panel interface ..................................................3
Audio function: ......................................................................... 4
PCI bus Ethernet interface ....................................................... 4
Touchscreen (optional) ............................................................. 4
Environment ............................................................................. 4
1.3 LCD Specifications ..................................................... 5
1.4 Dimensions ................................................................. 6
1.5 I/O Arrangement .......................................................... 7
1.6 Cutout (Suggestion) .................................................... 8
1.7 Mounting ..................................................................... 9
1.7.1 Panel mounting .............................................................. 9
1.7.2 Desktop stand (optional) .............................................. 10
1.7.3 Wall-mounting (optional) ............................................... 11
Chapter 2 System Setup ............................... 13
2.1 General ..................................................................... 14
2.2 Preparing For First Time Usage ................................ 14
2.3 Installing Options ....................................................... 15
2.3.1 Removing Rear Panel .................................................... 15
2.3.2 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (internal) ......................... 16
2.4 Installing I/O Equipment ............................................. 18
2.4.1 Installing one secondary
HDD/CD-ROM device (external) ..................................... 18

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2.4.2 Installing an FDD ........................................................... 18
2.4.3 Parallel port connection ................................................. 19
2.4.4 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ................................... 19
2.4.5 Mic-in, line-out .............................................................. 20
2.4.6 External VGA ................................................................ 20
2.4.7 Four serial COM ports ................................................... 20
2.4.8 Ethernet ........................................................................ 20
2.4.9 USB ports ..................................................................... 21
2.5 Installing Software to the HDD ................................... 21
2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .......................................... 21
2.5.2 Method 2: Use an FDD .................................................. 21
2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port ........................ 21
2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM ......................... 21
2.6 Exploded Diagram .................................................... 22
2.7 PCM-5821 and I/O Adapter Replacement ................. 23
Chapter 3 The Engine of
the PPC-105T (PCM-5821) ........................... 25
3.1 Introduction ................................................................ 26
3.2 Features ................................................................... 27
3.3 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................... 28
3.3.1 Setting jumpers ............................................................. 28
3.3.2 Jumpers ........................................................................ 29
3.3.3 Connectors ................................................................... 30
3.4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1) ................. 33
3.5 CMOS Clear (JP2) .................................................... 33
3.6 Watchdog Timer Configuration .................................. 33
3.6.1 Watchdog activity selection (JP2) ................................. 34
3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4,JP5) ........ 34
3.8 Buzzer enable (JP10) ................................................ 35
Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface ......... 37
4.1 Introduction ................................................................ 38
4.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver ..................................... 38

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4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95 ........................................ 39
4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 ........................................ 42
4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ........................................ 43
4.3 Further Information .................................................... 48
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ........................... 49
5.1 Introduction ................................................................ 50
5.1.1 Chipset ......................................................................... 50
5.1.2 Display memory ............................................................ 50
5.1.3 Display types ................................................................ 50
5.2 Installation of SVGA Driver ........................................ 50
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ............................................ 52
5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98 ....................................... 56
5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ........................................ 59
5.3 Further Information .................................................... 61
Chapter 6 Audio Setup .................................. 63
6.1 Introduction ................................................................ 64
6.2 Installation of Audio Driver ......................................... 64
6.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ............................................ 65
6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ........................................ 68
6.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 ............................................ 68
6.3 Further Information .................................................... 71
Chapter 7 Award BIOS Setup ....................... 73
7.1 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 74
7.2 CMOS Setup Utility ................................................... 74
7.3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................. 75
7.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations ............................................... 76
7.4 BIOS Features Setup ................................................ 77
7.5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................ 80
7.6 Power Management Setup ........................................ 81
7.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ................................... 83

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7.8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 84
7.9 Load Setup Defaults.................................................. 85
7.10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 85
WDT Active When Power ON ................................................. 87
7.11 Password Setting .................................................... 88
7.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................... 88
7.13 Save and Exit Setup ................................................ 89
7.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................. 89
Chapter 8 Touch Screen ............................... 91
8.1 Introduction ................................................................ 92
8.1.3 Environmental specifications ......................................... 92
8.2 Installation of Driver for Resistive Touch Screen ......... 93
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog
Timer ......................................................... 105
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer .......................... 106
Appendix B Power Supply Specifications 107
B.1 Introduction ............................................................. 108
B.2 Input Specifications ................................................. 108
B.3 Output Specifications .............................................. 108
B.4 Environmental Specifications .................................. 108
B.5 Features ................................................................. 108
Appendix C I/O Pin Assignments ............... 111
C.1 Keyboard connector (CN5-1) .................................. 112
C.2 Mouse connector (CN5-2) ....................................... 112
C. 3 VGA connector (CN6) ............................................ 113
C.4 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN1-2) .......................... 113
C.5 COM3 RS-232 serial port connector (CN2-1).......... 114
C.6 COM4 RS-232 serial port connector (CN2-2).......... 114
C.7 COM2 Connector ................................................... 115
C.8 Parallel port connector (CN1-1) .............................. 116

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Figures
Figure 1-1: PPC-105 panel PC dimensions........................................... 6
Figure 1-2: PPC-105 back panel I/O arrangement and
cable connections .............................................................................. 7
Figure 1-3: PPC-105 panel mounting cutout dimensions ...................... 8
Figure 1-5: PPC-105 rear panel mounting brackets .............................. 9
Figure 1-6: PPC-105 desktop stand ................................................... 10
Figure 1-7: PPC-105 wall mounting configuration ................................ 11
Figure 2-1: Removing the PPC-105's rear panel .................................. 15
Figure 2-2: Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (internal) ............................. 17
Figure 2-3: PPC-105 exploded diagram .............................................. 22
Figure 2-4: Installing/removing the PCM-5821 and I/O adapter ............ 23
Figure 3-1: Locating jumpers and connectors
on PCM-5821 (front side) ................................................................. 31
Figure 3-2: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (rear side) ... 32
Figure 7-1: Setup program initial screen ............................................. 74
Figure 7-2: CMOS setup screen ......................................................... 75
Figure 7-3: BIOS features setup screen .............................................. 77
Figure 7-4: Chipset features setup screen .......................................... 80
Figure 7-5: Power Management setup screen .................................... 81
Figure 7-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen ................................. 83
Figure 7-7: Load BIOS defaults screen ............................................... 84
Figure 7-8: Integrated peripherals screen ............................................ 85
Figure 7-9: Save and exit setup screen .............................................. 89

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Tables
Table 1-1: PPC-105 series LCD specifications ...................................... 5
Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions ............................................... 29
Table 3-2: Panel PC Connectors......................................................... 30
Table 3-3: Wake-on-LAN selection ..................................................... 33
Table 3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC ................................................. 33
Table 3-5: Watchdog activity selection ............................................... 34
Table 3-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting ........................................... 34
Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting ........................................... 35
Table 3-8: Buzzer enable .................................................................... 35
Table B-1: Load range ...................................................................... 108
Table C-1: Keyboard connector ........................................................ 112
Table C-2: Mouse connector ............................................................. 112
Table C-3: VGA connector ................................................................ 113
Table C-4: COM1 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 113
Table C-5: COM3 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 114
Table C-6: COM4 RS-232 serial port ................................................. 114
Table C-7: COM2 .............................................................................. 115
Table C-8: Parallel port connector ..................................................... 116

GENERAL
INFORMATION
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-105.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• LCD Specifications
• Dimensions
• I/O Arrangement
• Cutout (Suggestion)
• Mounting
CHAPTER
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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-105 is a 10" LCD Panel PC with an NS GX1 CPU that is
designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI). It is a PC-
based system with 10" color TFT LCD display, on-board PCI Ethernet,
multi-COM port interfaces, and a 16-bit audio controller. This simple,
complete, compact and highly integrated multimedia system lets you
easily build a panel PC into your applications. By incorporating the
PPC-105 into your project, your product development time will be
shortened.
The PPC-105 is a compact, network-compatible PC with extensive
features to control a dedicated system in a wide variety of applica-
tions. Common industrial applications include factory automation
systems, precision machinery, and production process control. It is
also suitable for many nonindustrial applications, including terminal
information systems, entertainment management systems, and car park
automation systems. Our panel PC is a reliable, cost-effective solution
to your application's processing requirements.
1.2 Specifications
General
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 342 x 265 x 92.4 mm (13.5"x10.4"x3.6")
• Weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)
• Power supply: 60 watts
Input voltage: 100 VAC /2 A
230 VAC /1.5 A @ 50 ~ 60 Hz
Output voltage: +5 V @ 5 A, +12 V @ 3 A
• MTBF: 50,000 hrs
• Safety: UL/CSA/TUV approved
• Disk drive housing: Space for one internal 2.5" HDD
• Front panel: IP65 protection
Standard PC functions

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• CPU: NS GX1 300 MHz processor on board 352 BGA package
• BIOS: AWARD 256KB Flash BIOS, supports Plug & Play, APM v1.2
• Chipset: NS CX 5530 352-terminal BGA package
• 2nd level cache: 16 KB on CPU
• RAM: One 144-pin SODIMM sockets accept 16~128MB SDRAM
• PCI Bus Master IDE interface: Supports two connectors (one
internal, one external extension). Each connector supports two IDE
devices on two channels (PIO modes 3/4). BIOS supports IDE (PIO
mode 0~4, DMA mode 0~2, and Ultra DMA33 simultaneously).
• Floppy disk drive interface: Supports one external FDD
(360K/1.2MB/720K/1.44MB/2.88 MB)
• Parallel port: One parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP parallel
mode.
• Serial ports: Four serial ports with three RS-232 ports (COM1, 3, and
4), one RS-232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports with 16C550
compatible UARTs.
• USB: Supports two UHCI USB
• Watchdog timer: 62-level interval from 1 to 62 seconds. Automatical-
ly generates system reset or IRQ11 when the system stops due to a
program error or EMI. Jumperless selection and software
enabled/disabled.
• Battery: 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery for CMOS backup
Solid State Disk (SSD)
• One 50-pin socket: For one CompactFlash™ card, shared with one
IDE channel.
PCI SVGA/flat panel interface
• Chipset: NS CX 5530
• Display memory: 1.5~4 MB share memory
• Display type: Simultaneously supports CRT and flat panel displays
• Display resolution: Supports non-interlaced CRT and LCD displays
up to 800 x 600 @ 256 K colors with 1.5~4 MB share memory

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Audio function:
• Audio Chipset: AD1819A, fully compliant AC 97 analog I/O compo-
nent, 16-bit stereo full-duplex codec, audio interface for microphone-
in, line-in and speaker out
PCI bus Ethernet interface
• Ethernet Chipset: Realtek RTL8139C PCI local bus Ethernet control-
ler fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T specifications.
Supports both boot ROM function and software drivers
Touchscreen (optional)
• Type: Analog resistive
• Resolution: Continuous
• Light transmission: 75% (Surface meets ASTM-D-1044 standard,
Taber Abrasion Test)
• Controller: RS-232 interface (uses COM4)
• Power consumption: +5 V @ 200 mA
• Software driver: Supports DOS, Windows 95/98, Windows NTand
Windows 2000
• Durability: 30 million touch lifetime
**Note: The PPC-105 with the optionally installed touchscreen will
share COM4.
Environment
• Temperature: 0°~ 45° C (32° ~ 113° F)
• Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40 °C, non-condensing
• Shock: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec duration)
• Power MTBF: 50,000 hrs
• Certification: CE, FCC Class B certification

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1.3 LCD Specification
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Figure 1-1: PPC-105 panel PC dimensions
Unit: mm
1.4 Dimensions

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1.5 I/O Arrangement
* Three RS-232 (COM1, 3, 4) and one RS-232/422/485 (COM2)
Figure 1-2: PPC-105 back panel I/O arrangement and cable connections
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h. Keyboard connector
i. COM port
j. VGA port
k. USB port
l. Light indicator
m. Ethernet port

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1.6 Cutout (Suggestion)
The PPC-105 will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into a
panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows:
Figure 1-3: PPC-105 panel mounting cutout dimensions
Cutout for panel mount
Unit: mm