Advantech SPC-1881 User manual

User Manual
SPC-xx81
Stationary Multi-Touch Panel
Computer with Intel Core i
Processor

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2016
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 and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
This Manual Covers the Following Models:
SPC-1881
Part No: 2003188100 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan January 2016

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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.

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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.
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 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
3. This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply complying with
UL60950-1; rated 24VDC, 1.5A.

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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.
Caution! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dis-
pose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Packing List............................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 General ......................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 System Hardware ......................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Environment.................................................................................. 3
1.4 LCD Specifications.................................................................................... 4
1.5 Touchscreen Specifications ...................................................................... 4
1.6 Power ........................................................................................................ 4
1.7 I/O Ports Arrangement .............................................................................. 5
Figure 1.1 SPC-1881 Rear View- I/O Port Arrangement ............. 5
1.8 VESA Mounting......................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.2 VESA Mounting .......................................................... 5
1.9 Dimensions and Cutout............................................................................. 6
Figure 1.3 SPC-1881WP Dimensions ......................................... 6
Chapter 2 System Setup.......................................7
2.1 System Setup............................................................................................ 8
Figure 2.1 Unpack the Package .................................................. 8
Figure 2.2 2.5" Hard Disk Drive ................................................... 8
Figure 2.3 Pin Definition of Power Connector.............................. 9
Figure 2.4 Power Receptor with M12 Connector......................... 9
2.2 Installing the Drivers................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Installation of Touch Screen driver ............................................. 10
2.2.2 Installation of graphic driver ........................................................ 11
2.2.3 Installation of LAN driver............................................................. 13
2.2.4 Installation of EC Driver .............................................................. 14
2.2.5 Installation of EC Brightness Driver ............................................ 15
2.2.6 Installation of Lmsensor .............................................................. 15
2.2.7 Installation of Watchdog driver.................................................... 16
2.3 Wake up from Suspend Mode................................................................. 19
Chapter 3 Features in Windows Embedded .....21
3.1 Features in Windows Embedded Platform.............................................. 22
3.2 Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) .................................................................. 22
3.3 File-Based Write Filter (FBWF) ............................................................... 23
3.4 HORM ..................................................................................................... 25
3.5 UWF ........................................................................................................ 28
Appendix A M12 connector I/O pin definition......29
A.1 LAN1 / LAN2 pin definition with M12 connectors .................................... 30
A.2 RS-232 pin definition with M12 connector............................................... 30
A.3 USB pin definition with M12 connector ................................................... 30
A.4 Power Input pin definition with M12 connector........................................ 31
Appendix B UI Operating Process ........................33

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B.1 UI Operating Process.............................................................................. 34
Table B.1: Status indicator table................................................ 34
Table B.2: Button code definition............................................... 40

Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
Winner of the 2013 iF product design award, the SPC-1881 series have high resolu-
tion 18.5" 16:9 widescreen PCT multi-touch displays. By embedding an Intel Core
i3-4010U 1.70 GHz processor with an independent GPU, the SPC-1881 supports
advanced graphical performance in more complex applications. Built-in function and
home key buttons are used for intuitive UI and operating safety. The SPC-1881 also
includes a Mini-PCIe slot for communication function expansion. Moreover, the SPC-
1881 includes an all around waterproof design with M12 connectors. With this vertical
I/O connector, cable routing can be an easy job in stationary / VESA Arm applica-
tions.
The following are the key features:
18.5" WXGA /21.5” Full HD TFT LED LCD display
Intel Core i3-4010U 1.70 GHz Processor
16:9 wide screen with PCT multi-touch
Built-in function and home key button used for intuitive UI
Anti-scratch touch surface: 7H hardness
All around IP65 with waterproof M12 connector
Support Mini-PCIe expansion slot
Front LED indicator to show operating status
Fanless cooling system
Winner of the 2013 iF product design award
1.2 Packing List
4 x VESA Mount Screws
4 x HDD Tray Screws
1 x SPC Driver DVD
1 x Registration and Warranty Card
1 x Simplified Chinese Manual
1 x China ROHS list

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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General
Certification: BSMI, CCC, CE, FCC Class A, UL
Cooling System: Fanless design
Dimensions (W x H x D): 488 x 309 x 65mm
Enclosure: Front bezel: Die-cast Aluminium alloy
Back housing: Die-cast Aluminium alloy
Mounting: VESA Arm
OS Support: Microsoft®Windows WES7 32bit/64bit / Windows 7 32bit/64bit /
Win EMB 8.1 Industry Pro / Windows 10 IOT Enterprise
Weight (Net): SPC-1881WP: 8 kg (17.64 lbs)
1.3.2 System Hardware
CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-4010U 1.70 GHz Processor
BIOS:AMI UEFI 128 Mbit
Chipset: Integrated Intel 8 Series Chipset
Memory: 4GB SO-DIMM DDR3L SDRAM
LAN: 10/100/1000Base-T x 2 (connection:M12 A-coded, 8-pin female)
Storage: 2.5" SATA HDD bracket x 1
I/O: RS-232 x1 (connection:M12 A-coded, 8-pin male)
USB 2.0 x1 (connection:M12 A-coded, 8-pin female)
24 VDC power input (connection:M12 A-coded, 5-pin male)
1.3.3 Environment
Humidity: 10 ~ 95% RH @ 40°C, non-condensing.
Note: Tested for 48hrs
Ingress Protection: All around IP65
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 55°C (32 ~ 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 140°F)
Vibration Protection With HDD: 1 Grms (5 ~ 500 Hz) (Operating, random vibra-
tion)

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1.4 LCD Specifications
1.5 Touchscreen Specifications
Touch Type: Projected Capacitive
Base Glass Construction: Tempered glass
Light Transmission: ≥88%
Controller: USB Interface
1.6 Power
Input Voltage: 24VDC (Typical)
Power Consumption:
SPC-1881WP: 35W (Typical)
Display Type WXGA LED LCD
Size (diagonal) 18.5"
Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768
Maximum Colors 16.7 M
Viewing Angle 170°/160°
Luminance (cd / m2) 300
Backlight LED
Note! There might be several bright or dark pixels on the LCD. This phenome-
non is normal in today’s LCD manufacturing.

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1.7 I/O Ports Arrangement
The arrangement of the I/O ports is shown in Figure 1.1
Figure 1.1 SPC-1881 Rear View- I/O Port Arrangement
1.8 VESA Mounting
The SPC-1881 have been designed with support for the VESA mount standard.
Refer to figure 1.2. Supports 100mm VESA dimension. Use M4 screws (Length 8mm
to 10 mm).
Figure 1.2 VESA Mounting
Warning! Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury.

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1.9 Dimensions and Cutout
SPC-1881WP
Weight: 8kg
Dimensions (W x H x D):
–488 x 309 x 65mm (19.21" x 12.17" x 2.56")
Figure 1.3 SPC-1881WP Dimensions
65.00 [2.56]
488 [19.21]
309 [12.17]
39.75 [1.56]
M4 M4M4
M4
100.00 [3.94]
100.00 [3.94]
18.5"

Chapter 2
2System Setup

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2.1 System Setup
You can easily get SPC started by following the below steps.
1. Unpack the SPC package. Check the packing list at the beginning of this man-
ual to make sure all items have been included.
Figure 2.1 Unpack the Package
2. Open side cover and then install 2.5" HDD in the HDD tray which contains Win-
dows Embedded Standard 7, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 or another
operating system. Then fix the side cover with screws, after that stopper the
screw hole with waterproof rubber.
Figure 2.2 2.5" Hard Disk Drive

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3. Connect the power connector with M12 connector to the 24 VDC power lines.
The power lines can either be of some power adapter or in-house power source.
4.
Figure 2.3 Pin Definition of Power Connector
Figure 2.4 Power Receptor with M12 Connector
5. Plug the power lines into the system power receptor with M12 connector.
6. Power on the system.
Power Input Pin Number Signal (Male)
M12-A-5P-M
Power
1DC 24V-
2DC 24V-
3DC 24V+
4DC24V+
5F_GND

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2.2 Installing the Drivers
2.2.1 Installation of Touch Screen driver
SPC-1881 will use built-in PCT touch driver of OS If operating under Windows.
Note! If you are using Windows 7 or above, the OS has a built-in driver for
multi-touch so that you don't need to install the Touch Screen Driver.

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2.2.2 Installation of graphic driver
1. There is a VGA driver on the DVD, enter X:\TPC_SPC-xx81WP series then
choose your OS type. Select the VGA folder and double-click the setup icon.
2. Click “Install”
3. Select “Express” and click “Next”

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4. Click “Next”
5. Click “Finish” to finish the installation