Advantech PPC-57 Series User manual

PPC-57
386-based panel PC
with 5.7" LCD flat panel display

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Copyright notice
This document is copyrighted January, 1999 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. 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 upon the rights of third parties which may result
from its use.
Acknowledgments
PPC-57S, PPC-57M, OPT112-57S, OPT112-57M and PPC-57
series are trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM, PC/AT, and
PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation. MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand and product names mentioned herein are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Part No. 2008005700
1st Edition Printed in Taiwan January 1999

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FCC Class B notes
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 installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howev-
er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment 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

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Packing List
Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• One PPC-57 with PCM-3866 all-in-one single board
• Accessories:
- One utility disk with BIOS and Ethernet utility programs
- One utility disk with SVGA utility programs and drivers
- One Y-type keyboard/mouse cable
- One plug-in power terminal
- One screw bag
- One waterproof sponge
- Four mounting clamps
- One ground wire
If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference.
3. 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 power outlet must be installed near the
equipment 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 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 over-voltage.
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 any 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 installation reference guide.
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 angefeuchtetes 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 überhit-
zung 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 Flüssigkeiten in
das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen 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 trennen 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 funktioniert 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
70dB(A) oder weiger.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is provided according to IEC704-1.
Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements
contained therein.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information................................. 1
1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 3
General ........................................................................... 3
Standard SBC functions (PCM-3866) ........................... 3
Ethernet interface ........................................................... 3
SVGA/Flat panel interface (PCM-3866) ....................... 4
Power supply.................................................................. 4
Environmental specifications......................................... 4
Touchscreen (optional) .................................................. 4
1.3 LCD Specifications....................................................... 5
1.4 I/O Arrangement.......................................................... 6
1.5 Total Solution ............................................................... 7
1.6 Dimensions.................................................................... 8
1.7 Mounting...................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 System Setup ......................................... 11
2.1 General........................................................................ 12
2.2 Initial Setup ................................................................ 13
Installing software to the Compact Flash memory ...... 13
Installing a PS/2 mouse driver ..................................... 14
Installing a serial/COM port mouse driver into the
system ...................................................................... 14
2.3 Removing the Front or Rear Panel .......................... 15
2.4 Installing Memory (DRAM)...................................... 17
2.5 Installing a Compact Flash Adapter and 2.5" HDD 18
Installing a Compact Flash adapter.............................. 18
Installing a 2.5" HDD .................................................. 19
2.6 Installing the Power Terminal and Power Adapter 20
2.7 Installing a PC/104 Module....................................... 21
2.8 Installing a Touchscreen............................................ 23
2.9 Exploded Diagram ..................................................... 25

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Chapter 3 Maintenance ........................................... 27
3.1 LCD Display ............................................................... 28
3.2 LCD Backlight............................................................ 29
3.3 Power Supply.............................................................. 30
3.4 I/O Adapter................................................................. 31
3.5 PCM-3866 All-in-one Board ..................................... 32
Chapter 4 The Engine of the PPC-57 (PCM-3866). 33
4.1 Introduction................................................................ 34
4.2 Jumpers and Connectors........................................... 35
4.3 Locating Jumpers....................................................... 36
4.4 Locating Connectors .................................................. 37
4.5 Setting Jumpers.......................................................... 38
CMOS setup (J1).......................................................... 39
LCD display setup (J3) ................................................ 39
COM2 port setup.......................................................... 40
4.6 Connector Pin Assignments ...................................... 41
IDE hard drive connector (CN3).................................. 41
Touchscreen PS/2 connector (CN7)............................. 42
10Base-T Ethernet connector (CN5) ........................... 43
Main power connector (JP1)........................................ 44
Flat panel display connector (CN4) ............................. 45
I/O connector (CN2) .................................................... 46
ISA extension connector (CN1)................................... 47
4.7 I/O Connector Pin Assignments ............................... 49
COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN1) ................................. 49
Parallel port connector (CN3)...................................... 50
Keyboard/mouse connector (CN5) .............................. 51
COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port (CN2)................... 51
4.8 PC/104 Connector Pin Assignments......................... 52
PC/104 connector (JP2) ............................................... 52
4.9 Compact Flash Adapter Connector Pin Assignments
...................................................................................... 53

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Chapter 5 Software Configuration ......................... 55
5.1 Introduction................................................................ 56
5.2 Utility Disk .................................................................. 56
5.3 How to Update BIOS ................................................. 57
5.4 Ethernet Utility........................................................... 58
Ethernet software configuration................................... 59
Chapter 6 AMI Flash BIOS Setup ........................... 61
6.1 System Test and Initialization .................................. 62
System configuration verification................................ 62
6.2 AMI BIOS setup......................................................... 63
Entering setup .............................................................. 63
Standard CMOS setup.................................................. 64
Advanced CMOS setup................................................ 65
Peripheral setup............................................................ 66
Auto configuration with optimal settings .................... 67
Save settings and exit................................................... 68
Exit without saving ...................................................... 68
Chapter 7 SVGA Setup............................................ 69
7.1 Sleep Mode.................................................................. 70
7.2 Software Support ....................................................... 71
7.3 Driver Installation...................................................... 72
Necessary prerequisites................................................ 72
Before you begin.......................................................... 72
Windows ...................................................................... 73
AutoCAD R12.............................................................. 75
Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Symphony................................ 77
VESA ........................................................................... 78
Word ............................................................................ 79
WordPerfect ................................................................. 80

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Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer... 83
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................... 84
Appendix B Touchscreen (Optional) ..................... 87
B.1 Touchscreen Specifications ....................................... 88
Specifications............................................................... 88
Operating system requirements ................................... 88
Appropriate applications.............................................. 88
B.2 Installation .................................................................. 89
Executing INSTALL.COM.......................................... 89
Installing the touchscreen driver.................................. 89
Calibrating the touchscreen ......................................... 89
B.3 Running the Setup Program ..................................... 90
Operation key............................................................... 90
B.4 Removing the Touchscreen Driver........................... 92
B.5 Touchscreen Driver Application Interface (API) ... 93

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General Information
This chapter gives background
informationonthe PPC-57.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• LCDSpecifications
• I/O Arrangement
• Total Solution
• Dimensions
• Mounting
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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-57 panel PC meets all of the requirements necessary to
serve as an industrial operator interface. This panel PC provides an
all-in-one386PCboard with 5.7"STNcolor or monoLCDdisplay,
on-boardVGA,two COMports(one RS-232,oneRS-232/422/485),
one removable Compact Flash adapter, an external 16-bit PC/104
expansion slot, and optional touchscreen. The heart of the PPC-57
is a general purpose, miniature computer that is suitable for a
variety of applications.
The PPC-57 is suitable for industry applications, including factory
automation equipment, automated production lines, precision
machinery, production process control, environmental control
equipment, terminal information systems and entertainment
management systems. Our panel PC is a reliable, cost-effective
solution to your application's processing requirements.

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1.2 Specifications
General
•Construction:Plasticmolding with anoptionalPC/104 metal cover
•Dimensions(WxHxD):197.5x142.8x63.4 mm(7.76"x5.61"x2.49")
•Weight:1.5 kg (3.3lbs)
Standard SBC functions (PCM-3866)
•CPUwithcorelogic: ALiM6117C,40MHz80386SXCPU
•BIOS:AMI128 KBFlashmemory
•RAM: One72-pinSIMM socket, accepts1,4, 16 FPMorEDO DRAM
(single side)
•IDEharddiskdrive interface:Supportsupto two EnhancedIDE
devices, auto-detect BIOS
•Multi-modeparallelport:ConfiguredtoLPT1,LPT2, LPT3or disabled.
SupportsSPP/EPP/ECP;D-SUB25-pin connector (onI/Omodule)
•Serialports:One serial RS-232port,one serialRS-232/422/485port(a
DIP switch setting) on I/O module. Two 16C550 compatible UARTs
•PS/2keyboard/mouseconnector:Mini-DINkeyboard connector (onI/O
module)
•Watchdog timer: Generates a system reset after an adjustable period
up to 62 seconds. Can be software enabled/disabled. Default factory
setting is disabled
•ExternalexpansionSlot:104-pin connector, supports up to two
cascaded 16-bit PC/104 cards with +5 V and +12 V only
•Battery:3V @195mA Lithiumbatteryfor CMOS backup
Ethernet interface
•Chipset:Realtek RTL8019AS
•Network(LAN):NovellNE2000compatible, on-board10Base-T
interface. Supports both boot ROM function and software drivers

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SVGA/Flat panel interface (PCM-3866)
•Chipset:C&T65545
•Displaymemory:512KBDRAM
•HardwareWindowsacceleration: 32-bitgraphics engine.Hardwareline
drawingand64x 64 x2hardwarecursor
•Resolution:Panelresolutionup to 640x480@ 256 colors
Note: Theresolutionand hardwareWindowsaccelerationofthe
SVGA/flat panel interface is partially dependent on the
resolution of the flat panel.
Power supply
•Output rating: 25 W
•Input voltage: 18 ~ 30 VDC
•Output voltage: +5 V @ 4 A, +12 V @ 0.5 A
Environmental specifications
•Operatingtemperature:0~45°C(32°~113°F)
•Relativehumidity: 0~95% RH(non-condensing),40° C
•Safety: Meets UL/CSA
•FCCClassB,CEapproved
•Vibration: 10 ~ 18 Hz, 1.5 mm peak-to-peak displacement
18 ~ 500 Hz, 1 G acceleration
•Water resistance: Meets NEMA 4 or IP65 (front panel)
Touchscreen (optional)
•Type: Resistive
•Resolution:1024x1024
•Lighttransmission:68%
•Softwaredriver: SupportsDOS
•Lifetime: More than 3 million touches

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1.3 LCD Specifications
Model PPC-57S PPC-57M
Display type STN color LCD Mono LCD
Max. colors or
grayscales 256 colors 8 grayscale levels
Size 5.7" 5.7"
LCD model KCS3224ASTT-X6
or compatible KS3224ASTT-FW-X1 or compatible
Resolution 320 x 240 (1/4 VGA) 320 x 240 (1/4 VGA)
Brightness 110 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Dot size (W x H) 0.34 x 0.34 0.34 x 0.34
Viewing angle 50° 30°
Temperature 0 ~ 50° C 0 ~ 50° C
LCD MTBF 62,000 hours 62,000 hours
Backlight MTBF 10,000 hours 10,000 hours

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1.4 I/O Arrangement
The I/O arrangement of the PPC-57 is shown below:
Note: Serial port COM2 can be configured to operate in
RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode.This is set by a
DIP switch on the upper side of the back cover.
Before attaching connectors, make sure the DIP
switch settings are suitable. (See page 40 for
COM2 port settings.)
a. IDE connector
b. PC/104 slot
c. PS/2 keyboard and
mouse connector
d. Serial COM2 port
e. Serial COM1 port
f. Ethernet port
g. Parallelport
h. 24 VDC input connector
& chassis GND
i. LCD contrast
j. Slide power switch
a
d
e
i h g f
b c
j

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1.5 Total Solution

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1.6 Dimensions
The PPC-57 can be placed on a shelf or a table, or mounted into a
panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows:

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1.7 Mounting
If you decide to panel mount your PPC-57, four brackets are
included. Each bracket has one screw that fits in the keyhole slot
on the panel PC.

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