Advantech PPC-L157T User manual

User Manual
PPC-L157T
Intel® AtomTM N270 Processor-
based Fanless Panel PC with 15"
TFT-LCD

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
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
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. Intel and Celeron are
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Cor-
poration.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. RTL is a trademark of
Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit our websites
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This manual is for the PPC-L157T.
Part No. 200K157T21 Edition 2
Printed in China June 2011

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Declaration of Conformity
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.
Warning! Any changes or modifications made to the equipment which are not
expressly approved by the relevant standards authority could void your
authority to operate the equipment.

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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials
have been shipped:
PPC-L157T series panel PC
User manual
Accessories for PPC-L157T
–Y-shaped adapter for PS/2 mouse and keyboard
–Warranty card
–DC plug-in housing (female) is connected on the AC/DC power adapter
–CD Driver disc
–Mounting kits and packet of screws
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately.
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find the lat-
est information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus- tomer 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 soft-
ware, etc.)
 A complete description of the problem
 The exact wording of any error messages
Caution! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equiv- alent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dis-
pose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Warning! 1. Input voltage rated 12-24 V, 6A-3.75 A
2. Use a 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery
3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands, handle with care
4. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the surfaces, use only
approved products or clean with a dry applicator
5. CompactFlash: Turn off power before insert- ing or removing Com-
pactFlash storage card.
Contact information:
Our European representative: Advantech Europe GmbH Kolberger
Strafle 7
D-40599 Dsseldorf, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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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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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 General Specifications .............................................................................. 2
1.2.1 General ......................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Standard PC functions .................................................................. 2
1.2.3 VGA/LCD Interface ....................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Audio function ............................................................................... 3
1.2.5 PCIe bus Ethernet interface.......................................................... 3
1.2.6 Touchscreen (Optional) ................................................................ 3
1.2.7 Optional modules .......................................................................... 4
1.2.8 Environment.................................................................................. 4
1.3 LCD Specifications.................................................................................... 4
1.4 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.1 Dimensions of PPC-L157T ......................................... 5
Chapter 2 System Setup.......................................7
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ................................................................... 8
Figure 2.1 Front view of PPC-L157T panel PC ........................... 8
Figure 2.2 Rear view of Panel PC ............................................... 9
Figure 2.3 Side view of the panel PC ........................................ 10
Figure 2.4 Bottom view of the panel PC .................................... 10
2.2 Installation Procedures............................................................................ 11
2.2.1 Connecting the power cord ......................................................... 11
2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse ............................................ 11
2.2.3 Switching on the power............................................................... 11
Figure 2.5 Connect the power cord to the DC inlet.................... 11
2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program .......................................................... 12
2.4 Installing System Software...................................................................... 12
2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet ........................................................ 12
2.4.2 Method 2: Use the COM ............................................................. 12
2.4.3 Method 3: Use a DVD-RW.......................................................... 13
2.5 Installing the Drivers................................................................................ 13
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Upgrading
.............................................................15
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Installing the 2.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ............................................... 16
Figure 3.1 Installing primary 2.5" HDD ...................................... 17
3.3 Installing the battery pack ....................................................................... 17
Figure 3.2 Installing the battery pack......................................... 18
Chapter 4 Jumper Settings and Connectors ....19
4.1 Jumpers and Connectors ........................................................................ 20
4.1.1 Setting jumpers ........................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Jumpers and connectors............................................................. 21
Table 4.1: Jumpers and Connector functions............................ 21
4.1.3 Locating jumpers and connectors ............................................... 22
Figure 4.1 Jumpers and Connectors on the PPC-L157T mother-

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board ........................................................................ 22
4.2 CMOS Clear for External RTC (CN13(2-3))............................................ 22
Table 4.2: CMOS clear (CN13) ................................................. 22
4.2.1 COM1/COM2/COM3 pin 9 output setting (CN20&CN21) ........... 23
Table 4.3: COM1/ COM2 pin 9 output setting (CN20).............. 23
Table 4.4: COM3 pin 9 output setting (CN21) .......................... 23
4.3 VGA Interface ......................................................................................... 23
4.3.1 LCD panel power setting ............................................................ 23
Appendix A I/O Pin Assignments ......................... 25
A.1 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN27)....................................... 26
Table A.1: Keyboard and mouse connector (CN27).................. 26
A.2 USB port (CN19)..................................................................................... 26
Table A.2: USB port (CN19) ...................................................... 26
A.3 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN37)........................................................... 26
Table A.3: COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN37) ............................ 26
A.4 COM2 (CN28) ......................................................................................... 27
Table A.4: COM2 (CN28) ......................................................... 27
A.5 COM3 RS-232 serial port (CN38)........................................................... 27
Table A.5: COM3 RS-232 serial port (CN38) ............................ 27
A.6 GPIO port (CN29) ................................................................................... 28
Table A.6: GPIO port (CN29)..................................................... 28
A.7 VGA Connector (CN39) .......................................................................... 28
Table A.7: VGA connector (CN39) ............................................ 28
A.8 PCI Bus connector (CN18) ..................................................................... 29
Figure A.1 PCI connector........................................................... 29
Table A.8: PCI pin assignments ................................................ 30
A.9 PCI Express Bus connector (CN16) ....................................................... 31
Table A.9: PCIExpress pin assignments ................................... 31
A.10 How to setup Teaming function on PPC-L128T/L157T .......................... 32
A.10.1 Team together ............................................................................ 32
A.10.2 Dismiss! ...................................................................................... 37
A.10.3 TESTING .................................................................................... 39

Chapter 1
1General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-L157T
panel PC.
Sections include:
Introduction
General Specifications
LCD Specifications
Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
The PPC-L157T panel PC is an Intel low-power Intel® AtomTM N270 processor com-
puter that is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI) and as a multi-
media computer. It is a PC-based system with 15" color TFT LCD display, on-board
PCIe Ethernet controller, multi-COM port interfaces and an audio controller. With a
built in internal IDE connector (for CF card), One SATA connector for HDD and one
for ODD,and an PCI/PCIe expansion socket, the PPC-L157T is as compact and user
friendly as a multifunction computer. In addition, its “fit anywhere” design makes it
very flexible and able to be used in many different kinds of installations. It can be wall
mounted, panel mounted or stood upright on a desktop.
For system integrators, this simple, complete, compact and highly integrated multi-
media system lets you easily build a panel PC into your applications. Common indus-
trial applications include factory automation systems, precision machinery, and
production process control. It is also suitable for many non-industrial applications,
including interactive kiosk systems, entertainment management, and car park auto-
mation. Our panel PC is a reliable, cost-effective solution to your application's pro-
cessing requirements.
1.2 General Specifications
1.2.1 General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 396.5 x 317.6 x 74.8 mm
Weight: 6 kg
–Power supply: ATX type
–Input voltage: +12-24 VDC, 6 A-3.75 A
–Power adaptor: AC/DC (Optional PS-DC19-L157E )
Input voltage: 100 ~ 240 VAC
Output voltage: 19 V @ 4.74 A
Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" SATA HDD, one slim type DVD-RW
Front panel: IP65/NEMA4 compliant
1.2.2 Standard PC functions
CPU: On board Intel® AtomTM N270, 1.6 GHz with 512 L2 cache
BIOS: Award 8 Mbit flash BIOS, ACPI 2.0 Compliant
System chipset: Intel® 945GSE + Intel ICH7M
Front side bus: 533 MHz
2nd level cache: 512 KB
System Memory: One 200-pin SO-DIMM socket, accepting up to 2 GB DDR2
400/ 533
PCI bus interface: PCI 33MHz/32Bit Supports one connectors.
Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
GPIO port: One GPIO port supports controller and surveillance function.
Serial ports: Three serial ports with two RS-232 ports (COM 1 and 3), one RS-
232/422/485 port (COM2). All ports are compatible with 16C550 UARTs, +5 V
(0.5 A) / +12 V (0.5 A) power supply selectable
Universal serial bus (USB) port: Support Up to 6 USB V2.0 ( 4 x external, 2 x
internal.
PCIe bus expansion slot: Accepts one PCIe card

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Mini PCIe bus expansion slot: Accepts one mini PCIe bus card(Wire less LAN
card)
Solid State Disk: Supports one 50-pin socket for CompactFlash type I/II (True
IDE mode)
Watchdog timer: 255-level timer intervals, from 15 sec to 14835 sec, setup by
software, jumperless selection, generates system reset
Battery: 3.0 V @ 195 mA lithium battery
Power management: Supports power saving modes including S0:Normal/
S1:Standby/S3:Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant
1.2.3 VGA/LCD Interface
Chipset: Integrated in Intel 945GSE
Frame buffer: Supports 128MB frame buffer with system memory
Interface: VGA/ LCD interface, support for 18-bit TFT
Display mode: CRT Modes: 2048 x 1536 @ 32bpp (60Hz);
LCD/Simultaneous Modes: 1024 x768 @ 16bpp (60 Hz)
1.2.4 Audio function
Chipset: Intel ICH7M South Bridge
Audio controller: ALC888 HD Audio Ver 2.0 compliant interface, Multi- stream
Direct sound and Direct Sound 3D acceleration
Stereo sound: 24-bit full-duplex codec
Audio interface: Microphone in, Line in, Line out, Speaker L, Speaker R
1.2.5 PCIe bus Ethernet interface
Chipset: Marvell 88E8053-A3-NNC1C000 PCIe local bus Ethernet controller
Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3, 1000Base-T 100Base-T
and 10 Base-T specifications.Support 802.1p, 802.1q. Includes software drivers
and boot ROM
1000/100/10Base-T auto-sensing capability
Wake-on-LAN: Supports Wake-on-LAN function with ATX power control
Teaming Function: Support Teaming Function(refer to A.10)
1.2.6 Touchscreen (Optional)
Type Analog Resistive
Resolution Continuous
Light Transmission 80%
Controller USB interface
Power Consumption <5 V @ 60 mA
Software Driver Supports Windows 2000/XP
Durability
(touches in a lifetime)
35 million

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1.2.7 Optional modules
Memory: One 200-pin SO-DIMM socket, accepting up to 2 GB DDR2 400/533
DVD-RW Module: Slim type DVD-RW Module 989KL15702E
Combo Module: Slim type Combo Module 989KL15701E
Wireless LAN module: 989KL15700E (Build in IEEE 802.11b/g AzureWave
AW-NE768 Mi MINI PCIe card)
Adaptor: PS-DC19-L157E
HDD: 2.5" SATA HDD
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows XP,Vista
Touchscreen: Analog resistive (PPC-L157T-R80-XE)
Battery pack: Rechargable Li-ion 3S2P 11.1 V 4400 mAh(1760000837)
1.2.8 Environment
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50° C (32 ~ 122° F)
Operating Temperature with battery: 0 ~ 40° C (32 ~ 104° F)
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 60° C
Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% @ 40° C (non-condensing)
Shock: 10 G peak acceleration (11 ms duration)
Certification: EMC: CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI. Safety: UL 60950, CB, CCC, BSMI
Vibration: 5 ~ 500 Hz 1 G RMS Random vibration
1.3 LCD Specifications
Display type: 15" TFT LCD
Max. resolution: 1024 x 768
Colors: 262 K
Dot size (mm): 0.297 x 0.297
Viewing angle: 80° (left), 80° (right), 70° (up), 60° (down)
Luminance: 300 cd/m2
Temperature: -20 ~ 65° C
*VR control: Brightness could be modified through BIOS
Backlight lifetime: 50,000 hours
Note! The color LCD display installed in the panel PC is high-quality and reli-
able. However, it may contain a few defective pixels which do not
always illuminate. With current technology, it is impossible to completely
eliminate defective pixels. Advantech is actively working to improve this
technology.

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1.4 Dimensions
Figure 1.1 Dimensions of PPC-L157T

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Chapter 2
2System Setup
This chapter details system setup
on the PPC-L157T panel PC.
Sections include:
A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
Installation procedures
Running the BIOS Setup Pro-
gram
Installing System Software
Installing the Drivers

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2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
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 view of PPC-L157T panel PC

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When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will find the I/O
section as shown in Fig. 2.2. (The I/O section includes various I/O ports, including
serial ports, the Ethernet port, USB ports, the Line-in/Line-out jack, and so on.) The
battery door cover is at the bottom of the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2.4.
Figure 2.2 Rear view of Panel PC
A. Main power switch H. DC inlet
B. USB2.0 x 3 I. Line-in Jach
C. Ethernet Jack J. Line-out Jack
D. USB2.0 K. Mic-in Jack
E. PS2 mouse and keyboard L. Ethernet Jack
F. PCI/PCIe expansion slot cover M. VGA port
G. GPIO port N. Serial ports
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Figure 2.3 Side view of the panel PC
Figure 2.4 Bottom view of the panel PC
Wall mount hole
CompactFlash cover
Wall mount hole
Speaker
Battery door
Battery

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2.2 Installation Procedures
2.2.1 Connecting the power cord
The panel PC can be powered by a DC electrical outlet or the battery. Be sure to
always handle the power cords by holding the plug ends only. Please follow the Fig-
ure 2-5 to connect the male plug of the power cord to the DC inlet of the panel PC.
2.2.2 Connecting the keyboard or mouse
Before you start the computer, please connect the Y-shaped adaptor to the PS/2
mouse and keyboard port on the I/O section of the panel PC, then connect the nec-
essary mouse or keyboard to the Y-shaped adapter or
serial ports.
2.2.3 Switching on the power
When you look at the rear side of the panel PC, you will see the power switch as
shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.5 Connect the power cord to the DC inlet
Power cord AC/DC Power adapter DC inlet

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2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program
Your panel PC is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your dealer
prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the panel PC's BIOS (Basic
Input-Output System) setup program to change system configuration information,
such as the current date and time or
your type of hard drive. The setup program is stored in read-only memory (ROM). It
can be accessed either when you turn on or reset the panel PC, by pressing the ‘Del’
key on your keyboard immediately after powering on the computer.
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special area of
memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that it will not
be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the power,
the system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the
equipment check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If an error occurs,
an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the
setup program.
If you want to change the setup of BIOS, refer to Chapter 9 for more detailed informa-
tion.
2.4 Installing System Software
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup programs
which load automatically and guide you through hard disk preparation and operating
system installation. The guidelines below will help you determine the steps necessary
to install your operating system on the panel PC hard drive.
Installing software requires an installed HDD. Software can be loaded in the PPC-
L157T using any of four methods:
2.4.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet
You can use the Ethernet port to download software to the HDD.
2.4.2 Method 2: Use the COM
You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect
another PC to the PPC-L157T with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to
the PPC-L157T.
Note! Some distributors and system integrators may have already pre-
installed system software prior to shipment of your panel PC.