Advantech PPC-6120 User manual

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PPC-6120
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User Manual
PPC-6120
Intel® Core™ i / Celeron® based
Panel PC with a 12.1" Color TFT
LCD

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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
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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 and MS-DOS are registered trademarks 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.200KC61220 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 A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support 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.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser-
vice 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 Overview...............................................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 General Specifications .................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Power Specifications..................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications .......................................................... 3
1.2.4 Environment Specifications........................................................... 3
1.2.5 Certification ................................................................................... 4
1.2.6 IP Grade........................................................................................ 4
1.3 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.1 Dimensions................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 System Setup.......................................7
2.1 A Quick Tour ............................................................................................. 8
Figure 2.1 Front Panel of Panel PC............................................. 8
Figure 2.2 Side View of Panel PC ............................................... 9
Figure 2.3 IO Connectors of Panel PC ...................................... 10
2.2 Installation Procedures............................................................................ 11
2.2.1 Connecting Power Cord.............................................................. 11
Figure 2.4 Connecting Power Cord ........................................... 11
2.2.2 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse............................................... 11
2.2.3 Switching on Power .................................................................... 11
2.3 Installing CPU ......................................................................................... 12
Figure 2.5 Unfastening Screws on Rear Cover ......................... 12
Figure 2.6 Unplugging Switch Wire ........................................... 12
Figure 2.7 Remove rear cover ................................................... 13
Figure 2.8 CPU fasten in socket ................................................ 13
Figure 2.9 CPU cooler ............................................................... 14
Figure 2.10Assemble cooler ....................................................... 14
2.4 Installing Memory .................................................................................... 15
Figure 2.11Install Memory .......................................................... 15
2.5 Installing HDD ......................................................................................... 15
Figure 2.12Loosen HDD bracket screws .................................... 15
Figure 2.13Fix HDD in HDD brackets......................................... 16
Figure 2.14Assemble HDD ......................................................... 16
2.6 Installing mSATA..................................................................................... 17
Figure 2.15Assemble MSATA .................................................... 17
2.7 Installing Wireless LAN Card .................................................................. 17
Figure 2.16 Assemble wireless card and antenna...................... 17
Figure 2.17Replace the HDD module......................................... 18
Figure 2.18View of assemble antenna ....................................... 18
2.8 Installing PPC-6120-EXPE...................................................................... 19
Figure 2.19PPC-6120-EXPE module ......................................... 19
Figure 2.20Remove riser card door ............................................ 19
Figure 2.21Assemble riser card.................................................. 20
Figure 2.22Complete assemble expansion kits .......................... 20
2.9 Installing Hook......................................................................................... 21
Figure 2.23Installing Hook .......................................................... 21
2.10 Quick Installation of PPC ........................................................................ 22
Figure 2.24Put Panel PC into Cabinet........................................ 22
Figure 2.25Installing PC with Clamp........................................... 22
Figure 2.26Installing Hook .......................................................... 23

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Chapter 3 Jumpers and Connectors................. 25
3.1 Jumpers and Connectors........................................................................ 26
Figure 3.1 Front View of PCM-8210 .......................................... 26
Table 3.1: Connectors ............................................................... 26
3.2 External COM Ports Pin Definition.......................................................... 28
Figure 3.2 COM Port ................................................................. 28
Chapter 4 Software Setup.................................. 31
4.1 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 32
4.2 BIOS Setup Program .............................................................................. 32
4.2.1 Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................. 32
4.2.2 Adjustment of LCD Brightness.................................................... 33
4.2.3 COM5 Mode Selection (RS422/RS485) ..................................... 35
4.2.4 COM5 RS485 Terminate Selection ............................................ 36
4.2.5 Wake on LAN.............................................................................. 37
4.2.6 AT & ATX Setting........................................................................ 39

Chapter 1
1Overview
This chapter gives basic
information about the PPC-6120.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech’s PPC-6120 is a 4th Generation Intel Core™ i / Celeron based Panel PC
with a 12" color TFT LCD. It features extremely high computing power, various con-
nectors, and can be installed in virtually any application. In addition, its user-friendly
interface makes it a great host for information appliances. Four RS232, one isolated
RS422/485 and Dual Gb Ethernet connectors support Intel AMT, one expansion slot
make PPC-6120 highly reliable, and provides a great solution for versatile applica-
tions.
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 General Specifications
Product PPC-6120
LCD Specfication 12.1”LCD
Display type 12.1”TFT LCD (LED backlight)
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Supported Color 262K/16.2M
Dot Pitch 0.240(H) x 0.240(V)
View Angle 80 (left), 80 (right), 70 (up), 70 (down)
Luminance 600
Contrast Ratio 700
Backlight Life 50,000 hrs
Weight 3.8kg (8.38lb)
Dimension 325.00 x 253.80 x 73.80 mm (12.80” x 9.99” x 2.91”)
CPU
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i / Celeron® Processor (Thermal
Design Power: 35W/45W)
Type Frequence Cache TDP
I7-4770TE 2.3GHz 8M 45W
I5-4570TE 2.7GHz 4M 35W
I3-4330TE 2.4GHz 4M 35W
PENTIUM-G3320TE 2.3GHz 3M 35W
Celeron-1820TE 2.2GHz 2M 35W
I5-4590T 2.0GHz 6M 35W
I3-4350T 3.1GHz 4M 35W
I3-4340TE 2.6GHz 4M 35W
Chipset Intel Q87
Memory Support dual channel DDR3/DDR3L up to 16 GB
Storage 1 x standard SATA connector for HDD, 1 x mSATA socket
Network (LAN) 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, support Intel AMT9.0
I/O
5 x COM port: 1 x RS422/485(isolation), 4 x RS232
4 x external USB 3.0 ports
1 x Display Port 1.2
1 x DB15 VGA out
1 x Line out port; 1 x MIC in
1 x Power Button
Speaker 1W Stereo Speaker x 2
Bus Expansion 1 x MiniPCIe (Standard)
1 x PCIe x 4 / 1 x PCI through riser (Optional)
OS Support Win 7, Win 8, Win 8.1, Linux

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.2.2 Power Specifications
1.2.3 Touchscreen Specifications
1.2.4 Environment Specifications
Power
Consumption
I7-4770TE: 84W (Test system: Windows7 64bit), 83W (Test sys-
tem: Windows8 64bit)
I5-4590TE: 65W (Test system: Windows7 64bit), 61W (Test sys-
tem: Windows8 64bit)
I3-4330TE: 56W (Test system: Windows7 64bit), 54W (Test sys-
tem: Windows8 64bit)
Petium-G3320TE: 47W (Test system: Windows7 64bit), 46W (Test
system: Windows8 64bit)
Input Voltage 12 - 30 Vdc, 9.5A
Note! For details about the above test conditions for power consumption,
please see Remark 1.
Type Five wire resistive
Resolution 2048 x 2048
Light Transmission 80%+/-3%
Controller COM interface
Durability 36 million
Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40°C (Non-condensing)
Shock 10 G peak acceleration (11 ms duration)
Vibration 5 ~ 500 Hz 1 G RMS

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1.2.5 Certification
1.2.6 IP Grade
Remark 1:
Power consumption (PPC-6120):
EMC BSMI, CE, FCC Class A
Safety CB, CCC, BSMI, UL
Front Panel
Dust-Proof &
Water-Proof
IP65 compliant
Test Test Configuration Test System
Burn-in 7.0
Memory: Transcend 8G DDR3 1600 * 1
HDD: Seageat 500G 2.5”* 1
IO: COM Port RS232 loopback x4, USB3.0 device *4
Win 7 (64bit)
Win 8 (64bit)

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 Dimensions

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Note! Specification of mounting VESA screw: M4. Depth of screw hole: 6 mm
(Max.).
Warning! Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.

Chapter 2
2System Setup
Sections include:
A Quick Tour
Installation Procedures
Installing Memory
Installing HDD
Installing Mini SATA
Installing Wireless LAN
Installing Expansion Card
Installing Hook
Quick Installation of PPC-6120

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2.1 A Quick Tour
Before starting to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar with the
locations and purposes of controls, drivers, connectors and ports, which are illus-
trated in the figures below.
When placed upright on the desktop, the front panel of the panel PC appears as
shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Front Panel of Panel PC
1. Light sense indicator (Light sense)
2. Network status indicator (LAN LED)
3. HDD status indicator (HDD LED)
4. Power status indicator (Power LED)
Status LAN LED HDD LED POWER LED
LAN1 LAN2
Power On (S0)
Green
(Operating,
flashing)
Yellow
(Operating,
flashing)
Yellow
(Operating,
flashing)
Green

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Chapter 2 System Setup
Figure 2.2 Side View of Panel PC
1. Antenna hole
2. CPU cooler holes
3. Hook hole for panel mount (8 holes)
4. Speaker (left & right)

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I/O connectors:
Figure 2.3 IO Connectors of Panel PC
A: MIC In
B: Line Out
C: USB 3.0 * 4
D: Gigabit Ethernet x 2 (supports iAMT 9.0)
E: VGA Port
F: Display Port 1.2
G: COM RS-232 x 4
H: DC inlet and AT/ATX switch
I: RS422/485 (Isolation)

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Chapter 2 System Setup
2.2 Installation Procedures
2.2.1 Connecting Power Cord
The panel PC can only be powered through a DC electrical outlet (12 ~ 30 V). Be
sure to hold the plug end only. Follow these procedures to connect the power cord:
1. Connect the female end of the power cord to the DC inlet of the panel PC.
2. Connect the 3-pin male plug of the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Figure 2.4 Connecting Power Cord
2.2.2 Connecting Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the mouse and keyboard to the I/O connector of the panel PC.
2.2.3 Switching on Power
The power switch is located on the lower right corner on the rear cover of the panel
PC.