Advantech PPC-315W TGL User manual

User Manual
PPC-315W/321W TGL
15.6"/21.5" Panel PC with TFT LED
and 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i
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 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 an 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. 2003321W00 Edition 1
Printed in China May 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 to hand 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.

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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
grounded connection.
Avertissement: Assurez-vous que la tension de la source d’alimentation est cor-
recte 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.
15. The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage. 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. The products are intended to be supplied by a UL-certified power supply or DC
source suitable for use at a TMA of 50° C/122° F min., with output rated 12 ~
30VDC, 8-4A, ES1 (or SELV). If you require further information, please contact
Advantech for assistance.
Le produit doit être alimenté par une alimentation certifiée UL ou CC pour l’utili-
sation à une température de 50° C/122° F au minium, et la sortie nominale est
12 ~ 30VDC, 8-4A, ES1 (ou SELV). Si vous avez besoin plus d’informations,
veuillez contacter Advantech pour d’aide.
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 manual 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
February 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-315W TGL Dimensions...................................... 4
Figure 1.5 PPC-321W TGL Dimensions...................................... 4
1.7 Specifications............................................................................................ 5
1.8 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 .............................................................. 9
Figure 2.4 Retention Screws on Rear Cover ............................... 9
Figure 2.5 Memory Card Installation.......................................... 10
Figure 2.6 Stick Thermal Pad .................................................... 10
2.2.2 Install SSD .................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.7 Retention Screws on HDD Bracket .......................... 11
Figure 2.8 HDD Module Bracket................................................ 11
Figure 2.9 SATA Cable Connected to SATA HDD .................... 11
Figure 2.10Secure SATA HDD with Screws............................... 12
Figure 2.11SATA HDD Connected to the Motherboard.............. 12
2.2.3 Install M.2 Devices...................................................................... 12
Figure 2.12M.2 Installation ......................................................... 12
Figure 2.13Stick Thermal Pad on M.2 ........................................ 13
2.2.4 Install WiFi module...................................................................... 13
Figure 2.14 Assemble Bracket with Antenna Cable ................... 13
Figure 2.15Assemble WiFi Card................................................. 14
Figure 2.16Assemble WiFi Antenna ........................................... 14
2.2.5 System power on ........................................................................ 15
Figure 2.17Terminal block .......................................................... 15
2.3 Mounting the System .............................................................................. 16
2.3.1 Wall Mounting ............................................................................. 16
Figure 2.18Wall Mount Plate ...................................................... 16
Figure 2.19Rear Panel Screw Locations .................................... 17
Figure 2.20Mounting the Panel PC on a Wall............................. 17
Figure 2.21Securing the Panel PC ............................................. 18
2.3.2 Panel Mounting ........................................................................... 18
Figure 2.22Hook Brackets for Panel Mounting ........................... 18
Figure 2.23Hook Brackets Location............................................ 19
Figure 2.24Fasten the Hook Bracket .......................................... 19
Figure 2.25Panel Mount Rear View............................................ 19
2.3.3 Arm Mounting.............................................................................. 20
Figure 2.26Arm Mount for Panel PC........................................... 20

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2.3.4 Stand Mounting........................................................................... 20
Figure 2.27VESA Mount Screw Holes........................................ 21
Figure 2.28Securing the VESA Mount Base .............................. 21
Figure 2.29Securing the VESA Mount Bracket .......................... 22
Figure 2.30Securing the Stand Mount Hinge Cover................... 22
Figure 2.31Completed Stand Mount........................................... 23
2.3.5 Cabinet Installation and Grounding ............................................ 23
Figure 2.32Install PPC into Cabinet ........................................... 23
Figure 2.33System Wiring Cabinet............................................. 24
Chapter 3 Jumper Settings................................ 25
3.1 Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors .................................................. 26
Figure 3.1 Motherboard ............................................................. 26
3.1.1 COM1 Pin 9 Power Select .......................................................... 26
3.1.2 RTC Select ................................................................................. 27
3.1.3 ATX/AT Select ............................................................................ 27
3.1.4 Touch Power Select.................................................................... 27
3.2 External COM Ports and Pin Definitions ................................................. 28
Figure 3.2 Location of COM1 and COM2 Ports......................... 28
Chapter 4 Software Setup.................................. 29
4.1 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 30
4.2 BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 30
4.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 31
4.2.3 Chipset Configuration ................................................................. 33
4.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 34
4.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 35
4.2.6 Save and Exit.............................................................................. 36
Appendix A BSMI RoHS ........................................ 37
Appendix B BSMI Series Models.......................... 39

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter details general infor-
mation regarding PPC-315W/321W
TGL.
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech's PPC-315W/321W TGL is an all-in-one light panel PC with a wide format
15.6"/21.5" full HD LCD screen. It is powered by an Intel® 11th Gen Core™ i proces-
sor, PPC-315W/321W TGL to provide good performance, optimal memory, graphics,
and peripheral I/O support in a compact, fanless, embedded system. With a high
durability design, PPC-315W/321W TGL adopts a flat touch screen with IP66 rated
front panel in a die-cast AI alloy enclosure. It is an ideal choice for integration into
various applications.
1.2 Key Features
Robust IP66-rated true-flat color TFT LCD
Ultra-thin fanless design with solid aluminum alloy enclosure
Intel® 11th Gen Core™ i CPU with fanless design
Dual channel memory slots, max 64G
Supports dual displays (1 x external HDMI)
1 x M.2 bay (2242/2280 NVME or SATA Interface) for storage and support SATA
RAID 0, 1
1 x 2500BASE-T Ethernet Supports Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) technology
Support TPM2.0 hardware security
Supports Type C (USB only)
1.3 Front Panel
The PPC-315W/321W TGL front panel is a true-flat color TFT LCD touchscreen with
Projected Capacitive Multi-Touch. The front panel is IP66 rated for dust and water tol-
erance (Figure 1.1).
Note: The examples provided in this manual are of the PPC-315W TGL model.
Figure 1.1 Front Panel
Power status LED: Off (S5) Orange; Sleep (S3) Orange; On (S0) Blue.
Touch Screen
Aluminum
Frame
LED Indicator
for Power

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1.4 Rear Panel
The PPC-315W/321W TGL rear panel features four VESA mount (100 x 100 mm/
3.93 x 3.93 in) holes located on its bottom side, as demonstrated below:
VESA mount screws: 4 x M4 screws, Screw depth: 12 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 RJ45 GbE
3 x USB 3.2
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Type C (USB only)
1 x HDMI
1 x Line out
Figure 1.3 Panel PC Bottom

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1.6 Dimensions
Figure 1.4 PPC-315W TGL Dimensions
Figure 1.5 PPC-321W TGL Dimensions

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1.7 Specifications
PPC-321W PPC-315W
LCD Panel 21.5” 15.6”
Display Type TFT LCD (with LED backlight) TFT LCD (with LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Brightness 250 cd/m2 450 cd/m2
Pixel Pitch 476.64 (H) x 268.11 (V) 344.2 (H) x 193.5 (V)
Viewing Angle 89 (left), 89 (right), 89 (up), 89
(down)
80 (left), 80 (right), 85 (up), 85
(down)
Contrast 1000 800
Backlight Lifetime 50,000 hr (min.) 50,000 hr (min.)
Touchscreen Type Projected capacitive
Light Transmission 90% ±3% 90% ±2%
Controller USB interface
Durability (Touches) Glass surface hardness 7H
Enclosure Aluminum
Processor 11th gen Intel® Core™ i processor (i3-1115G4E / i5-1145G7E / i7-
1185G7E)
Memory 2 x SODIMM DDR4 3200, Max 64GB (32GB x 2)
Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA bay; 1 x M.2 2280 bay, (Co-lay SATA, for storage
only) support RAID 0,1, support NVME
Network (LAN) 1 x Intel I219LM controller; Speed: 10M/100M/1000M
1 x Intel I225LM controller; Speed: 10M/100M/1000M/2500M
I/O Ports
1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232/422/485 (adjustable through BIOS)
3 x USB 3.2, 1 x USB 2.0
1 x Type C (USB3 only, output 5V/3A)
1 x HDMI1.4
1 x Line out
Expansion 1 x M.2 2230 E-key for wireless card
Watchdog Timer 255 timer levels, setup via software
Speaker 2 x 1W
OS Support Microsoft® Windows 10 IOT LTSC(64-bit), Linux
Power Supply 12 ~ 30 VDC
Power Consumption 75W 70W
Operating Temperature -10 ~ 50° C (14 ~ 122 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60° C (-4 ~ 140 °F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C/104° F (non-condensing)
Shock Tolerance Operating 10G peak acceleration (11 ms duration), following IEC
60068-2-27
Vibration Tolerance Operating random vibration test, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 2 Grms with SSD, in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-64
Safety and EMC Safety: CB, UL, CCC, BSMI, UKCA
EMC: CE, FCC Class B, BSMI, UKCA

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1.8 Ordering Information
Dimensions 558.4 x 349.8 x 62.2 mm/21.9 x
13.7 x 2.4 in
419.7 x 269 x 61.1 mm/16.52 x
10.59 x 2.44 in
Weight 6.6 kg/14.6 lb 4.8 kg/10.7 lb
Note! The test conditions for the power consumption values provided above
were as follows:
Memory: 16 GB DDR4 3200
HDD: 64 GB SSD
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Software: Burn-In Test 8.1
Part Number Description Image
PPC-315W-PB50A
PPC-315W-PB30A
PPC-315W-PB70A
PPC-321W-PB50A
PPC-321W-PB30A
PPC-321W-PB70A
Panel PC with Intel® 11th Core i proces-
sor
96PSA-A150W19P2-4 Power adapter 100-240VDC, 150W, 19V
PPC-WLAN-C1E
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
HDD 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-315W/321W TGL front panel should appear as shown in Figure 2.1.
Since PPC-315W/321W TGL are series models, the following photos in the manual
are PPC-315W examples.
Figure 2.1 Panel PC Front View
1. Power status LED: Off (S5) Orange; Sleep (S3) Orange; On (S0) Blue.
Figure 2.2 Panel PC Rear View
1. Speaker
2. GND screw

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Figure 2.3 Panel PC Bottom with I/O
A. COM2: RS-232/422/485 B. 1 X Line out
C. 2 x LAN D. 1 X HDMI
E. 1 x USB3.2/1 x USB2.0 F. 2 x USB3.2
G. 1 x Type C H. COM1: RS-232
I. DC in J. Power button
2.2 Installation Procedures
When installing system hardware, adhere to the following order:
1. Install the memory card
2. Install SATA HDD or M.2 storage devices
3. Install peripheral devices
4. Mount the panel PC
5. Configure the system
2.2.1 Memory Card Installation
1. Remove the 10 screws from rear cover.
Figure 2.4 Retention Screws on Rear Cover

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2. Install memory
a. If install 2pcs memory, use the thermal pad thickness is 1.5mm the bottom,
the middle and top thermal pad thinness is 1.0mm. Remember to scrap the pro-
tect film before use the thermal pad.
Figure 2.5 Memory Card Installation
b. Remember to stick CPU thermal pad.
Figure 2.6 Stick Thermal Pad
Warning! Ensure that the thermal pad (provided in the accessory box) is placed
on top of the CPU & memory card, as shown in Figure 2.6.
Assurez-vous que le tampon thermique (fourni dans la boîte d'acces-
soires) est placé sur la carte mémoire, comme illustré à la Figure 2.6.

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2.2.2 Install SSD
1. Remove the screw of rear cover.
2. Remove 4 screws of HDD bracket.
Figure 2.7 Retention Screws on HDD Bracket
3. Take out screws and cable from accessory box.
Figure 2.8 HDD Module Bracket
4. Insert cable to SSD.
Figure 2.9 SATA Cable Connected to SATA HDD

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5. Assemble SSD on the bracket.
Figure 2.10 Secure SATA HDD with Screws
6. Install the SSD kit to machine.
Figure 2.11 SATA HDD Connected to the Motherboard
2.2.3 Install M.2 Devices
1. Remove rear cover.
2. Assemble M.2 on motherboard.
Figure 2.12 M.2 Installation