Advantech PPC-4211W User manual

User Manual
PPC-4211W
Intel® Core i processor based
microcomputer, with 21.5" color
TFT LCD display

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2014
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. 200K421110 Edition 1
Printed in China May 2014

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class B
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at 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.
Battery Information
Batteries, battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted
household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat
them in compliance with the local regulations.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 General Specification.................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Power Specifications..................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications .......................................................... 3
1.2.4 Environment Specifications........................................................... 3
1.2.5 Certification Specifications............................................................ 3
1.2.6 IP .................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.1 PPC-4211W dimensions ............................................ 4
Chapter 2 System Installation & Setup ...............5
2.1 Quick Start Guide...................................................................................... 6
Figure 2.1 Front panel ................................................................. 6
Figure 2.2 Side view .................................................................... 6
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O interfaces............................................ 7
Figure 2.4 PCI/PCIe expansion slot............................................. 7
Figure 2.5 Grounding screw ........................................................ 7
2.2 Installation Procedures.............................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cable ........................................................ 8
Figure 2.6 Connecting the power cable ....................................... 8
2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse........................................... 8
2.2.3 Power ON ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Install Memory Card .................................................................................. 9
Figure 2.7 .................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.8 .................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.9 .................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.10.................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.11.................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.12.................................................................................... 9
2.4 Installing the HDD ................................................................................... 10
Figure 2.13.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.14.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.15.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.16.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.17.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.18.................................................................................. 10
2.5 Installing Mini SATA ................................................................................ 11
Figure 2.19.................................................................................. 11
Figure 2.20.................................................................................. 11
2.6 Installing Wireless LAN Card .................................................................. 12
Figure 2.21.................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.22.................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.23.................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.24.................................................................................. 12
Figure 2.25.................................................................................. 13
2.7 Installing the Riser Card.......................................................................... 14
Figure 2.26.................................................................................. 14
Figure 2.27.................................................................................. 14
Figure 2.28.................................................................................. 14
Figure 2.29.................................................................................. 14
2.8 AT/ATX Function Switch ......................................................................... 14

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Figure 2.30ATX mode ................................................................ 14
Figure 2.31AT mode................................................................... 14
2.9 Grounding Installation ............................................................................. 15
Figure 2.32 ................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.33 ................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.34 ................................................................................. 15
Figure 2.35 ................................................................................. 15
2.10 Hook Installation ..................................................................................... 16
Figure 2.36Hook Installation....................................................... 16
2.11 Solo Quick Installation ............................................................................ 17
Chapter 3 Jumper Configuration ...................... 19
3.1 Jumper & Connectors ............................................................................. 20
Figure 3.1 PCM-8209 front view................................................ 20
3.2 External COM Port Pin Definition............................................................ 22
Figure 3.2 COM ports ................................................................ 22
Chapter 4 Software Configuration .................... 25
4.1 Install Divers ........................................................................................... 26
4.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 26
4.2.1 Enter BIOS.................................................................................. 26
4.2.2 Display Brightness Adjustment ................................................... 27
4.2.3 COM5 Mode Selection (RS422/485) .......................................... 28
4.2.4 Wake Up by LAN ........................................................................ 29
4.2.5 RAID Installation ......................................................................... 32

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-4211W
panel PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-4211W is a new generation Panel PC with WXGA (1920 x 1080) screen.
The system is equipped with a high performance Intel Core i CPU and with a high
efficiency fanless thermal design the heat is easily dissipated. This gives HMI a big
step forward in consolidating performance and reliability in one system. Besides, with
multiple I/O ports (five COM, five USB and two Gigabit ethernet) its easier to connect
to devices and be integrated into machine building industry. In addition, PCIe/PCI
expansion allows users to add-on field bus or proprietary cards making more applica-
tions possible. Last but not least, the multi-touch screen makes the HMI more intui-
tive, and brings you the best operating experience.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 General Specification

Product PPC-4211W
LCD Specification 21.5’’ LCD
Display Type 21.5" TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Color 16.7M
Pixel Pitch 248.25 (per one triad) x 248.25 um
Viewing Angle 178 (left), 178 (right), 178 (top), 178 (bottom) (Typ.)
Brightness 300 cd/m2(Typ.)
Contrast 5000 (Typ.)
Backlight Lifecycle 50, 000 hours
Weight 7.9 Kg (17.43 lb)
Dimensions 558.4 x 349.8 x 63.8 (mm)(21.98" x 13.77" x 2.51")
CPU
Model Frequency Cache
i5 - 4300U 2.90GHz 3M
Celeron - 2980U 1.60GHz 2M
Memory One 204 pin slot, up to 8G DDR3L
Storage Support two 2.5" SATA HDD
Network(LAN1, LAN2) 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
I/O Ports
4 x COM-RS232 Ports, 1 x RS-422/485 Port, 4 x USB 3.0, 1 x
USB 2.0
2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
1 x VGA, 1 x DP
1 x Line-out port,1 x Mic-in port, 2 x 1 W speaker (built-in)
1 x Phoenix power port, 1 x Power switch
Expansion Slot 1 x PCIe x4 (standard)
1 x PCI (in the accessory box)
Additional Expansion Slot 1 x Mini PCIe slot and 1 x mSATA card slot
System Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 8.1 / Linux

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.2.2 PowerSpecifications
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications
1.2.4 EnvironmentSpecifications
1.2.5 CertificationSpecifications
1.2.6 IP
Note 1:
PPC-4211W's power test conditions are as follows:
Power
i7: 71 W (test system: Windows7 64bit)
i5: 66 W (test system: Windows7 64bit)
Celeron: 58 W (test system: Windows7 64bit)
Output Voltage 12-32 VDC, 8~3 A
Note! The above test conditions are detailed in Note 1.
Type 5-point projected capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch function is
only supported in Win 7/WES7P/Win 8/Win 8.1 OS)
Light Transmission 88%+/-5%
Controller USB interface
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 B
Safety CB, CCC, UL
Front Panel IP Grade IP65
Test Software Test Configuration Test System
Burn-in 7.0
Memory: Transcend DDR3L 1600 SODIMM 8 GB x 1
HDD: Seageat 500G 2.5”x 2
IO: COM Port RS232 loopback x4, USB3.0 device x4,
USB mouse x1
Win7(64bit)

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 PPC-4211W dimensions
Note! Supports VESA 100 x 100mm & 75 x 75mm; please use M4
screw, 6 mm depth (maximum).Use suitable mounting apparatus
to avoid risk of injury.
550.30
341.80
558.40
349.80
548.81
340.21
7.50 41.70
63.80
Ø75
Ø100

Chapter 2
2System Installation &
Setup
Sections include:
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Procedures
Installing Memory
Installing HDD
Installing Mini SATA
Installing Wireless LAN
Installing Expansion Card
AT/ATX Function Switch
Grounding Installation
Hook Installation
Independent Quick Installation

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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. I Key
2. Home Key
3. Power status indicator, off (S5): orange, on (S0): blue
Figure 2.2 Side view
1. Quick installation clip (two)
2. Antenna hole (two)
3. Panel Mount Bracket holes (twelve)
4. Side USB 2.0 interface
5. CPU cooler
6. Speaker (two)
1 2 3
5
4
1
2
3
6

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I/O interfaces:
Figure 2.3 Location of I/O interfaces
A: Power button
B: Line out/Mic in
C: 4 x USB 3.0
D: 2 x Giga Ethernet
E: VGA
F: DP
G: 4 x COM RS232
H: DC power(12-32 V)
I: 1 x COM RS422/485
J: PCI/PCIE x4 Expansion slot (refer to Fig 2.4)
K: Grounding screw (refer to Fig 2.5)
Figure 2.4 PCI/PCIe expansion slot Figure 2.5 Grounding screw
A
B D G I
F
H
E
C
J
K

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2.2 Installation Procedures
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cable
The panel PC has DC power socket (12-32 V). When connecting the power cable,
please hold the plug end. Please follow the procedures below:
1. Connect the female end of the power cable to panel PC’s DC socket.
2. Connect the male end of the power cable to power outlet.
Figure 2.6 Connecting the power cable
2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the keyboard and mouse to panel PC’s I/O interfaces.
2.2.3 Power ON
The power button is located in the right bottom side of the panel PC.
Note! Power cable and adapter are optional.

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2.3 Install Memory Card
1. Loosen the screws as indicated in the red circle. (See Fig 2.7)
2. Press the red areas to pull out the card holder (See Fig 2.8 ~ 2.10) and open the
rear cover.
3. Remove the yellow warning tag first. Then remove the screws as indicated in
the red circle. (See Fig 2.11), and take out the CPU heatsink.
Figure 2.7 Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9 Figure 2.10
Note! Take out the black and gray thermal grease from the accessary box (as
indicated in Figure 2.12). Attach the CPU heatsink after the grease is
applied.
Figure 2.11 Figure 2.12
Note! CPU cooler pad surface is isolated by anodization treatment to avoid
static electricity (CPU contact side excluded).

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2.4 Installing the HDD
1. Follow the procedures in Section 2.3 to open the rear cover and remove the
screws as indicated in the red circles in Fig 2.13.
2. Remove the HDD bracket from the strength-plate. (See Fig 2.14 and Fig 2.15)
3. Install the HDD (see Fig 2.16 and Fig 2.17), and take out the 4 screws from the
accessory box to fix the HDD and then fix the strength-plate (8 screws will be
needed if using two HDDs).
4. Lock the HDD bracket, and connect the HDD cable to the mainboard. (See Fig
2.18)
Figure 2.13 Figure 2.14
Figure 2.15 Figure 2.16
Figure 2.17 Figure 2.18

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2.5 Installing Mini SATA
1. Follow the procedures in Section 2.3 to remove the rear cover and strength-
plate. (See Fig 2.19)
2. Plug the MiniSATA into the mainboard interface, and remove the 2 M2.5x4
screws from the accessory box to fix it (See Fig 2.20).
3. Return the rear cover and strength-plate.
Figure 2.19
Figure 2.20

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2.6 Installing Wireless LAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Section 2.3 to open the rear cover and strength-plate.
The wireless LAN card can be installed to the locations as indicated in Fig 2.21
and 2.22; for the wireless short card, you need to take out one hexagonal screw
from the accessory box to fix it.
2. Connect the wireless LAN card module cable to the antenna bracket, please
note the installation direction of cable end and screws/cushions. (See Fig 2.23)
3. Remove the two plugs on the left and right sides of the rear cover. (See Fig
2.24)
4. Return the rear cover and install the antenna of the wireless LAN card module.
(See Fig 2.25)
Figure 2.21 Figure 2.22
Note! For wireless LAN card module, you can choose Advantech Product:
(Part No. PPC-4211W-WLANE).
Figure 2.23 Figure 2.24