Advantech PPC-6121 User manual

User Manual
PPC-6121
12.1" Color TFT LCD Panel PC with
Intel® Core™ i/Celeron® processor

PPC-6121 User Manual
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2019
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.
Acknowledgements
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 to be 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 onscreen 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 merchandize 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. 2003612100 Edition 1
Printed in China January 2020

iii PPC-6121 User Manual
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

PPC-6121 User Manual
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 all 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 détergents
liquides ou pulvérisateurs.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and easily accessible. Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-
outlet with earthing connection.
Pour les appareils enfichables, la prise de courant doit être placée près de
l'appareil et facilement accessible. Veillez à cordon d'alimentation connecté à un
socle de prises de courant avec connexion à la terre.
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. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to a power outlet. The power outlet socket should have grounded
connection.
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 overvoltage.
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 skilled person.
N'ouvrez jamais l'appareil. Pour des raisons de sécurité, l'appareil ne doit être
ouvert que par un technicien 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:

v PPC-6121 User Manual
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 and damaged.
L'appareil a été abandonné et endommagé.
The equipment shows obvious signs of breakage.
L'appareil montre des signes évidents de rupture.
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.
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'envi-
ronnement.
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 remplacement incorrect de la pile.
Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou d'un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur.
17. In accordance with the IEC 704-1:1982 specifications, the sound pressure level
at the operator's postion does not exceed 70 dB (A).
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. 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 décline toute responsabilité quant à la précision de toute
déclaration contenue dans le présent document.
19. Warning for using the product in ITE environments:
Suitable for installation in information technology rooms that accord with Article
645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
Peut être installé dans des salles de matériel de traitement de l'information con-
formément à l'article 645 du National Electrical Code et à la NFPA 75.

PPC-6121 User Manual
Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
Follow the simple precautions 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. 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. Use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with local regulations.
Icon Description
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 optional information.

vii PPC-6121 User Manual
Revision
Date Version Description/Change
January 2020 1.0 Initial

PPC-6121 User Manual

ix PPC-6121 User Manual
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 Underside........................................................................................ 3
Figure 1.3 Panel underside.......................................................... 3
1.6 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.4 PPC-6121 dimensions................................................ 4
1.7 Specifications ............................................................................................ 5
1.8 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 System Installation and Setup ...........9
2.1 Quick System Tour.................................................................................. 10
Figure 2.1 Panel PC front view .................................................. 10
Figure 2.2 Panel PC rear view................................................... 10
Figure 2.3 System I/O................................................................ 11
2.2 Installation Procedures............................................................................ 11
2.2.1 CPU and Memory Installation ..................................................... 12
2.2.2 HDD Installation .......................................................................... 14
2.2.3 mSATA Installation ..................................................................... 15
2.2.4 TPM Installation .......................................................................... 16
2.2.5 Wireless LAN Card Installation ................................................... 18
2.2.6 Expansion Card Installation ........................................................ 22
2.3 Mounting the System .............................................................................. 24
2.3.1 Wall Mounting ............................................................................. 24
Figure 2.4 Wall mount plate....................................................... 25
Figure 2.5 Screw locations on the rear panel ............................ 25
Figure 2.6 Mounting the panel PC on a wall.............................. 26
Figure 2.7 Securing the panel PC.............................................. 26
2.3.2 Panel Mounting ........................................................................... 26
Figure 2.8 Hook brackets for panel mounting............................ 27
Figure 2.9 Hook bracket locations ............................................. 27
Figure 2.10Fasten the hook bracket ........................................... 27
Figure 2.11Panel mount rear view.............................................. 28
2.3.3 Arm Mounting.............................................................................. 28
Figure 2.12Arm mount for panel PC ........................................... 28
2.3.4 Stand Mounting........................................................................... 29
Figure 2.13VESA mount screw holes ......................................... 29
Figure 2.14Securing the VESA mount base ............................... 30
Figure 2.15Securing the VESA mount bracket ........................... 30
Figure 2.16Securing the stand mount hinge cover ..................... 31
Figure 2.17Completed stand mount ........................................... 31
Chapter 3 Jumper and Switch Settings ............33
3.1 Jumpers and Connectors ........................................................................ 34
3.2 DIO Switch .............................................................................................. 36
3.3 External COM Port Pin Assignments ...................................................... 36
3.3.1 COM1-4 ...................................................................................... 36

PPC-6121 User Manual
3.3.2 COM 5 ........................................................................................ 37
Chapter 4 Software Setup.................................. 39
4.1 Driver Installation .................................................................................... 40
4.2 BIOS Setup Program .............................................................................. 40
4.2.1 Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................. 40
4.2.2 Adjustment of LCD Brightness.................................................... 41
4.2.3 COM 5 Mode Selection (RS422/RS485) .................................... 43
4.2.4 Wake on LAN or Ring ................................................................. 45
4.2.5 BIOS AT and ATX Setup ............................................................ 46
4.2.6 TPM Settings .............................................................................. 47
Appendix A BSMI RoHS ........................................ 49
A.1 BSMI RoHS............................................................................................. 50
Appendix B China RoHS ....................................... 51
B.1 China RoHS ............................................................................................ 52
Appendix C Watchdog Program Example ........... 53
C.1 Watchdog Program Example .................................................................. 54

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter provides general
information regarding PPC-6121.
Introduction
Specifications
Dimensions

PPC-6121 User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
Advantech’s PPC-6121 is a 12.1" color TFT LCD panel PC powered by an 8th gen
Intel® Core™ i/Celeron® processor.The PPC-6121 panel PC is designed for high-
performance computing, features diverse I/O, including four RS232, one isolated
RS422/485, dual Gb Ethernet connectors that support Intel® AMT, and one expan-
sion slot, and can support a wide range of applications. Moreover, the user-friendly
interface makes the panel PC an ideal host device for various information-related
operations.
1.2 Key Features
Robust IP65-rated true-flat color TFT LCD
8th generation Intel® Core™ i/Celeron® processor (thermal power design:
35W)
2 x 260-pin SODIMM DDR4 2666 MHz (max. 32 GB)
1 x M.2 2230 (E key)
1 x mSATA bay (supports RAID 0 and 1)
1 x Optional TPM 2.0
1 x Optional PCI/PCIe x4 expansion kit
1 x Isolated RS422/485 (terminal block)
Dual GbE with Intel® AMT12.0 support
Optional mini PCIe 802.11b/g/n wireless module
1.3 Front Panel
The PPC-6121 front panel is a true-flat color TFT LCD resistive touch touchscreen
(see Figure 1.1) with an IP65 rating for dust and water tolerance.
Figure 1.1 Front panel
Aluminium frame
Power status
Touchscreen
LED indicator

3 PPC-6121 User Manual
Chapter 1 General Information
1.4 Rear Panel
The PPC-6121 rear panel features four VESA mount (75 x75 mm) holes (see Figure
1.2) for easy mounting.
Figure 1.2 Rear panel
1.5 Panel Underside
The system I/O listed below are located in the underside of the panel (see Figure
1.3).
1 x Line-Out/ Mic-In
2 x Intel Gigabit Ethernet
4 x USB 3.1
1 x DIO
1 x Isolated RS-422/485
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
4 x RS-232
1 x DC input
1 x Power button
Figure 1.3 Panel underside

PPC-6121 User Manual 4
1.6 Dimensions
Figure 1.4 PPC-6121 dimensions
Note! The screws specified for the VESA mount are 4 x M4 screws. The screw
hole depth is a maximum of 8 mm.
Cutout dimensions: 311 x 240 mm
317.00
246.00
5.70
73.00
75.00
75.00
121.00
48.00
238.40
309.40

5 PPC-6121 User Manual
Chapter 1 General Information
1.7 Specifications
Product PPC-6121-R8IA
LCD Size 12.1 inch
Display Type TFT LCD (with LED backlight)
Resolution 1024 x 768 (max.)
Brightness 600 cd/m2
Active Area 245.7(H) x 184.3(V)
Viewing Angle 89 (Left), 89 (Right), 89 (Up), 89 (bottom)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Backlight Lifetime 50,000 hr (min.)
Touchscreen Type 5-wire resistive touch
Light Transmission 80% ± 5%
Controller USB interface
CPU Supports 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7-8700T/i5-8500T/i3-8100T/
Pentium® G5400T/Celeron® G4900T
Memory 2 x 260-pin SODIMM DDR4 2666 MHz (max. 32 GB)
Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA bay
1 x mSATA bay (SATA HDD + mSATA with RAID 0 & 1 support)
Network (LAN) 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (Intel® I219-LM + Intel® I211),
supports Intel AMT 12.0 (only i7/i5)
I/O
4 x RS-232, 1 x RS-422/485 with 1K VDC isolation
4 x USB 3.1
1 x DB15 VGA, 1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x Mic In, 1 x Line Out
1 x GPIO (TTL, 8 pin programmable)
1 x TPM 2.0 (optional)
Expansion 1 x M.2 2230 (E key)
1 x PCIe x4 or 1 x PCI (optional)
Watchdog Timer 255 timer levels, setup via software
Speaker 2 x 1W
OS Support Microsoft® Windows 10 (64 bit) and Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora 28)
Power Supply 12 ~ 30 VDC
Power Consumption 120W
Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 50 °C (32 ~ 122 °F)
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 90 °C (-40 ~ 194 °F)
Relative Humidity 10 ~ 95% @ 40 °C (non-condensing)
Shock Operating: 10 G peak acceleration (11 ms duration), in compli-
ance with IEC 60068-2-27 specifications

PPC-6121 User Manual 6
1.8 Ordering Information
Vibration
Operating: Random vibration test, 5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Grms with
HDD; 2 Grms with SSD, in compliance with IEC 60068-2-64
specifications
Safety and EMC Safety: CB, UL, CCC, BSMI
EMC: CE, FCC Class A, BSMI
Dimensions 317 x 246 x 73mm (12.48 x 9.69 x 2.87 in)
Weight 3.8 kg (8.38 lb)
Note! The test conditions for the power consumption values provided above
were as follows:
Memory: 16 GB DDR4 2666
HDD: 500 G HDD
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Software: Burn-In Test 8.1
Part Number Description Image
PPC-6121-R8iA 12.1” 8th gen Intel® Core ™ i/Celeron®
CPU W/R_TS
96PSA-A150W19P2-3 Adaptor A/D 100 ~ 240V 150W 19V C14
2-pin terminal block
PPC-WLAN-C1E Wi-Fi module with antenna
PPC-ARM-A03 VESA standard arm mount
PPC-174T-WL-MTE Wall mount
PPC-Stand-A1E Stand mount

7 PPC-6121 User Manual
Chapter 1 General Information

PPC-6121 User Manual 8

Chapter 2
2System Installation
and Setup
Quick System Tour
Memory Card Installation
HDD Installation
mSATA Installation
Wireless LAN Card Installation
TPM installation
Mounting the System

PPC-6121 User Manual 10
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-6121 front panel should appear as shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1 Panel PC front view
1. Power status LED indicator - Power On: blue/Standby: orange
Figure 2.2 Panel PC rear view
1. Speaker
2. Expansion slot
1
1
2
1