Advantech PPC-306 EHL User manual

User Manual
PPC-306 EHL
6.5" Fanless Panel PC with Intel®
Celeron® N6210 Processor

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2023
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 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 Celeron® are trademarks of Intel® Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a 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 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. However, 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 are billed according to the cost of replacement
materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you believe your product is 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 on-screen messages displayed when the prob-
lem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any relevant 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 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 on the outside, and ship the package prepaid to your
dealer.
Part No. 2001030600 Edition 1
Printed in China September 2023

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Declaration of Conformity
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 damage resulting from electrostatic discharge
(ESD) or electromagnetic interference (EMI) leakage, we strongly recommend using
CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com 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
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel d’instructions de sécurité.
2. Retain this startup manual for future reference.
Veuillez conserver ce manuel d’instructions pour référence ultérieure.
3. Disconnect the equipment from 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. Net-
toyez-le uniquement à l’aide d’un chiffon humide. Ne pas utiliser de detergents
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 courant 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 boîtier sont pour la convection d’air. Protégez l’appareil con-
tre la surchauffe. Ne couvrez pas les ouvertures.
8. Warning: ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connect-
ing the equipment to a power outlet. The power outlet socket should have a
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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 over-voltage.
Si l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant 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 technician qualifié.
14. If one 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 instructions.
The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
L’appareil a été abandonné et endommagé.
The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.
L’equipement montre des signes évidents des casse.
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.
L’appareil montre des signes évidents de rupture. Ne laissez pas cet appareil
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 dommages.
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 rem¬placement incorrect de la
pile. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou d’un type équiva-
lent recommandé par le constructeur.
17. In accordance with the IEC 704-1:1982 specifications, the sound pressure level
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Conformément aux spécifications de l’IEC 704-1:1982, le niveau de pression
acoustique à la position de l’opérateur ne dépasse pas 70 dB (A).
18. Power to this equipment should be supplied by a UL-certified power adapter or
DC power source with mating connector and an output rating of 12 ~ 24 VDC, 5
~ 2.5A, and an operating temperature tolerance of 50 °C / 122 °F. For further
assistance, contact Advantech.
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 conformément aux normes
IEC 704-1. Advantech decline toute responsabilité quant à la précision de toute
déclaration contenue dans le présent document.
20. Do not expose the equipment to direct sunlight, or install the equipment in an
environment with direct sunlight, as this may cause damage.
Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
Follow the simple precautions detailed below to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from the PC chassis
before manually handling the device. Do not touch any components on the CPU
card or other cards while the equipment is powered on.
Disconnect the power before executing any configuration changes. A sudden
rush of power after connecting a jumper or installing a card may damage sensi-
tive 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 local regulations.

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Manual Conventions
Revision
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to prevent hardware damage and data loss.
For example, “Batteries are at risk of exploding if replaced with an incor-
rect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions.
Par exemple, “Si la batterie est remplacée par un modèle inapproprié, il
y a un risque d’explosion. Remplacer les produits identiques ou équiva-
lents recommandés par le fabricant. Traitement des piles usagées selon
les instructions du fabricant.”
Note! Notes provide additional information.
Date Version Description/Change
September 2023 1.0 Initial

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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.................................................................. 3
1.5 Panel Bottoms........................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.3 Panel PC Bottom ........................................................ 3
1.6 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.4 PPC-306 EHL Dimensions ......................................... 4
1.7 Specifications............................................................................................ 5
Table 1.1: Specifications ............................................................. 5
1.8 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 6
Table 1.2: Ordering Information................................................... 6
Chapter 2 System Installation and Setup ...........7
2.1 Quick System Tour.................................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Panel PC Front View .................................................. 8
Figure 2.2 Panel PC Rear View................................................... 8
Figure 2.3 Panel PC Bottom with I/O........................................... 9
2.2 Installation Procedures.............................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Memory Card Installation ............................................................ 10
Figure 2.4 Retention Screws on the Rear Cover ....................... 10
Figure 2.5 Memory Card Installation.......................................... 10
Figure 2.6 .................................................................................. 10
2.2.2 Install the Wi-Fi Module .............................................................. 11
Figure 2.7 Assemble the Bracket with the Antenna Cable....... 11
Figure 2.8 Assemble the Wi-Fi Card and Thermal Pad ........... 11
Figure 2.9 Assemble the Wi-Fi Antenna .................................. 12
2.2.3 System Power on........................................................................ 12
2.3 Mounting the System .............................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Wall Mounting ............................................................................. 13
Figure 2.10 Wall Mount Plate..................................................... 13
Figure 2.11 Rear Panel Screw Locations .................................. 14
Figure 2.12 Mounting the Panel PC on a Wall........................... 14
Figure 2.13 Securing the Panel PC ........................................... 15
2.3.2 Panel Mounting ........................................................................... 15
Figure 2.14 Hook Brackets for Panel Mounting ......................... 15
Figure 2.15 Locations of Hook Brackets .................................... 16
Figure 2.16 Fasten the Hook Bracket ........................................ 16
Figure 2.17 Panel Mount Rear View .......................................... 16
2.3.3 Arm Mounting.............................................................................. 17
Figure 2.18 Arm Mount for the Panel PC................................... 17
2.3.4 Stand Mount................................................................................ 17
Figure 2.19 VESA Mount Screw Holes ...................................... 18
Figure 2.20 Securing the VESA Mount Base............................. 18
Figure 2.21 Securing the VESA Mount Bracket......................... 19
Figure 2.22 Securing the Stand Mount Hinge Cover ................. 19
Figure 2.23 Completed Stand Mount ......................................... 20
2.3.5 Cabinet Installation and Grounding............................................. 20
Figure 2.24 Install the PPC System into the Cabinet................. 20
Figure 2.25 System Wiring Cabinet ........................................... 21

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Chapter 3 Jumper Settings................................ 23
3.1 Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors .................................................. 24
Figure 3.1 Motherboard ............................................................. 24
Table 3.1: Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors.................... 24
3.1.1 COM1 Pin 9 Power Select .......................................................... 24
Table 3.2: COM1 Pin 9 Power Selection................................... 24
3.1.2 RTC Selection............................................................................. 25
Table 3.3: RTC Selection .......................................................... 25
3.1.3 ATX/AT Selection ....................................................................... 25
Table 3.4: ATX/AT Selection ..................................................... 25
3.1.4 Touch Power Selection............................................................... 25
Table 3.5: Touch Power Selection ............................................ 25
3.1.5 Power Button Connection ........................................................... 26
Table 3.6: Power button connection.......................................... 26
3.2 External COM Ports and Pin Definitions ................................................. 26
Figure 3.2 Location of COM1 and COM2 Ports......................... 26
Table 3.7: External COM Ports and Pin Definitions .................. 26
Chapter 4 Software Setup.................................. 27
4.1 Installing Drivers ..................................................................................... 28
4.2 BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................. 28
4.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 29
4.2.3 Chipset Configuration ................................................................. 34
4.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 36
4.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 37
4.2.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 38
Appendix A BSMI RoHS ........................................ 39
A.1 BSMI RoHS............................................................................................. 40
Appendix B BSMI Series Models.......................... 41

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter details general infor-
mation regarding PPC-306 EHL.
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech's PPC-306 EHL is an all-in-one light panel PC with a wide format 6.5" TFT
LCD screen. It is powered by an Intel® Celeron® N6210 processor, PPC-306 EHL to
provide high performance, optimal memory, graphics, and peripheral I/O support in a
compact, fanless, embedded system. With a high-durability design, PPC-306 EHL
adopts a flat touchscreen with an IP66-rated front panel in a die-cast aluminum alloy
enclosure. It is ideal for MES, processing, and general industrial equipment integra-
tion.
1.2 Key Features
Industrial-grade 6.5" VGA TFT LCD with LED backlight
Durable true-flat touchscreen with 5-wire resistive touch control
Intel® Celeron® N6210 dual-core, 1.2 GHz, processor
Up to 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
Compact, fanless design with IP66-rated front panel
Supports expansion via M.2 slot
Supports VESA 75 x 75 mounting holes
1.3 Front Panel
The PPC-306 EHL front panel is a true-flat color TFT LCD touchscreen with Pro-
jected Capacitive Multi-Touch. The front panel is IP66 rated for dust and water toler-
ance (Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1 Front Panel

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1.4 Rear Panel
The PPC-306 EHL rear panel features four VESA mount (75 x 75 mm /2.95 x 2.95 in)
holes located on its bottom side, as demonstrated below:
VESA mount screws: 4 x M4 screws, screw depth: 8 mm (max.)
Figure 1.2 Rear Panel
1.5 Panel Bottoms
The system’s I/O, located on the bottom of the device, (Figures 1.3) are listed below:
1 x Power input connector
1 x Power switch
1 x RS-232 connector (COM1)
1 x RS-232/422/485 connector (COM2)
2 x RJ-45 GbE
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
Figure 1.3 Panel PC Bottom

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1.6 Dimensions
Figure 1.4 PPC-306 EHL Dimensions

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1.7 Specifications
Table 1.1: Specifications
LCD Panel 6.5”
Display Type TFT LCD (with LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 640 x 480
Brightness 800 cd/m2
Viewing Angle 89 (left), 89 (right), 89 (up), 89 (down)
Contrast 1000
Backlight Lifetime 70,000 hr (min.)
Touchscreen Type ELO 5-wire resistive touch
LightTransmission 80±5% at 550 nm wavelength
Controller USB interface
Durability (Touches) Greater than 35 million touches in one location without
failure
Enclosure Aluminum
Processor Intel® Celeron® N6210 dual core
Memory 1 x SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz (max. 32GB)
Storage 1 x M.2 slot: M key for storage (SATA only, 2242)
Network (LAN) 2 x 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet (Intel I226-LM)
I/O Ports
2 x Serial ports: 1 x RS-232, 1x RS-232/422/485 (Adjust-
able through BIOS)
1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0
Expansion 1 x M.2 slot : E key for wireless module (Type: 2230)
Watchdog Timer 255 timer levels, set up by software
OS Support Microsoft® Win10(64-bit) IOT LTSC, Win10, Win11, Linux
(Ubuntu), Android 12
Power Supply 12-24Vdc
Power Consumption 30W (Burn-in test 8.1 in Windows 10, 64-bit)
OperatingTemperature -10 ~ 50 °C (14 ~ 122 °F)
Storage Temperature -30 ~ 60 °C (-22 ~ 140 °F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40 °C (non-condensing)
Shock Tolerance Operating 10 G peak acceleration (11 ms duration), follow
IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration Tolerance Operating Random Vibration Test; 2Grms @with M.2, fol-
low IEC 60068-2-64
Safety and EMC CB, UL, CCC, UKCA, CE, FCC Class B, BSMI, UKCA,
VCCI, EN60601-1-2
Dimensions 197.6 x 150.6 x 41 mm (7.8 x 5.9 x 1.6 in)
Weight 1.5 kg (3.30 lb)
Note! The test conditions for the power consumption values provided above
were as follows:
Memory: 16 GB DDR4 3200
M.2: 64G
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Software: Burn-In Test 8.1

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1.8 Ordering Information
Table 1.2: Ordering Information
Part Number Description Image
PPC-306-RN6A Panel PC with Intel® Celeron® J6412
96PSA-A90W19OT-3 Power adapter 100 ~ 240 VDC, 90 W, 19V
PPC-WLAN-D2 Wi-Fi module with antenna
PPC-ARM-A03 Arm mount VESA standard
PPC-174T-WL-MTE Wall mount kit
PPC-Stand-A1E Stand kit

Chapter 2
2System Installation
and Setup
Quick System Tour
Memory Card Installation
M.2 Installation
Wireless LAN Card Installation
Mounting the System

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2.1 Quick System Tour
Before setting up the panel PC, take a moment to identify the locations of the device
controls, drives, connectors, and ports (as shown in Figure 2.3). When placed
upright, the PPC-306 EHL front panel should appear as shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Panel PC Front View
Figure 2.2 Panel PC Rear View
1. GND screw
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Figure 2.3 Panel PC Bottom with I/O
A. USB 2.0
B. 2 x USB 3.0
C. 2 x RJ45 LAN
D. COM2 RS232/422/485
E. COM1 RS232
F. DC-In
G. Power Switch
2.2 Installation Procedures
When installing system hardware, adhere to the following order:
1. Install the memory card.
2. Install M.2 storage.
3. Install peripheral devices.
4. Mount the panel PC.
5. Configure the system.
A B C D E F G

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2.2.1 Memory Card Installation
1. Remove the 8 screws shown in the circles, then remove the rear cover.
Figure 2.4 Retention Screws on the Rear Cover
2. Insert the memory card into the corresponding slot on the main board, then
place the thermal pad provided in the accessory box on top of the memory card
and CPU. Remember to remove the protective film before using the thermal
pad.
Figure 2.5 Memory Card Installation
Figure 2.6

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2.2.2 Install the Wi-Fi Module
1. Remove the rear cover.
2. Assemble the antenna bracket on the antenna cable.
Figure 2.7 Assemble the Bracket with the Antenna Cable
3. Assemble the Wi-Fi card and the thermal pad.
Figure 2.8 Assemble the Wi-Fi Card and Thermal Pad

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4. Assemble the rear cover, and install the antenna.
Figure 2.9 Assemble the Wi-Fi Antenna
2.2.3 System Power on
A 2-pin power connector is included in the accessory box. Connect the power con-
nector to 12-30VDC power lines and plug the power cables into the system power
receptor. The DC power source shall comply with ES1 requirements, and the output
rating is 12-30VDC, 8-4 A, with a minimum operating temperature of 50 °C. It has to
be evaluated according to IEC/UL 60950-1 and/or IEC/UL 62368-1.
The terminal block is suitable for 16 AWG min., with a torque value 4.5 lb-in min. Use
copper conductors only. It must be installed by a trained and skilled person.