MECH MIND IPCW-i5-16G-512G-EU User manual

Mech-Mind IPC STD User
Manual

Table of Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1
1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê2
1.1. General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê2
2. Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê3
2.1. CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê3
2.2. FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê3
3. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê5
4. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7
4.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7
4.2. Product Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7
4.3. Mechanical Dimensions & Mounting Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê8
5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê9
5.1. Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê9
5.2. Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10
5.3. Mount the System with Mounting Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê11
6. External Interface Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
6.1. AT/ATX Power Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
6.2. Power Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13
6.3. Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê14
6.4. Digital I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê15
6.5. DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê16
6.6. Remote Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê16
7. Power on/off the IPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê17
8. Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê18
8.1. Cleaning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê18
8.2. Cleaning Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê18
8.3. Replace Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê18
9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê20
10. Obtain Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê21
Appendix A: Error Beep Codes During Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê22
A.1. PEI Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê22
A.2. DXE Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê22
Appendix B: Hazardous Material Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê23

Preface
This user manual applies to the industrial PCs (IPCs) of the Mech-Mind IPC STD model.
The IPCs of the Mech-Mind IPC STD model can be purchased with the following order numbers:
•IPCW-i5-16G-512G-EU
•IPCW-i5-16G-512G-JP
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1. Safety Instructions
•To ensure safe use, please do not use the product before reading this manual and becoming
familiar with the correct usage. Improper use and maintenance may damage the product or
cause other hazards. Mech-Mind shall not be liable for any injury or damage brought upon the
user or any third party due to improper use and maintenance.
•Following the instructions and warnings in this manual can lower risks, but cannot eliminate all
risks.
•Every step has been inspected during the drafting of this user manual. Please do not hesitate
to contact Mech-Mind if you find any problems or mistakes in the manual.
•This product is to be mounted, connected, used and maintained by trained adults only. To
ensure safe operation, the product should be transported, stored, mounted, connected, used
and maintained properly.
•The precautions outlined in this section shall be strictly observed. Failure to follow these
precautions may result in damage to the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
1.1. General Safety Precautions
Follow the safety precautions outlined below:
•Make sure to follow these general principles.
•Make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected when moving, installing,
or modifying the system.
•Do not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing so may cause a fire
and/or electric shock.
•An electric shock may occur if the power is still on.
•Do not put any object down or insert any object into the vent.
•If a large amount of dust, water, or liquid enters the system, turn off the power immediately,
unplug the power cord, and contact the system supplier.
•Do not drop the device on a hard surface.
•Do not use the device in locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated
temperature.
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2. Certification
The Mech-Mind IPC STD series is compliant with the following standards and assessment
requirements. Please note that the registration statuses may be updated. If you need more
information, please contact the local agents.
2.1. CE
This equipment conforms with the following EU directives:
•EMC Directive (2004/108/EC, 2014/30/EU)
•Low-Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU)
•RoHS II Directive (2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU)
If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration
may no longer apply.
If this equipment has telecommunications functionality, it also complies with the requirements of
the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
2.2. FCC
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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. Operation 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.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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This equipment has been assembled with components that 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.
However, 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
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one 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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3. Technical Specifications
Model Mech-Mind IPC STD
Configuration
CPU Intel® Core i5-12400 2.5GHz (6 cores)
Chipset Intel® R680E
Memory 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 3200MHz (up to 64 GB)
GPU card No discrete graphics card
Storage 512 GB SSD
Operating system Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Wireless network 2 x External WiFi antennas
Switches
1 x POWER switch
1 x RESET switch
1 x AT/ATX power mode switch
IO interfaces
Network ports 4 x Intel® I225 2.5 GbE
USB ports 8 x USB 3.2 GEN2
Serial ports
4 x RS232
2 x RS232/422/485
Digital IO 15-pin DIO
Display interfaces
1 x HDMI (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
1 x DP (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
Mechanical features
Dimensions (W x D x H) 230 mm x 256 mm x 76 mm
Weight (net/gross) 3.33 kg/3.7 kg
Electronics
Power supply
Adapter AC input: 100-240 V, 2.3 A, 50-60 Hz
Adapter DC output: 19.0 V, 9.47 A, 180.0 W
Typical power consumption 180 W
Environmental
Operating environment Operating temperature: -20°C to 45°C; humidity: 10% to 95%;
non-condensing
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Model Mech-Mind IPC STD
Storage environment Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C; humidity: 10% to 95%; non-
condensing
Safety & Certification
Certification CE(EMC&RED&LVD)/FCC(SDOC&ID)/VCCI/ICES/TBL/NRTL/KC
EMC/RF BT*
Warranty
Warranty period One year
NOTE Some certifications of the Mech-Mind IPC STD are still ongoing. For details, please contact
Mech-Mind technical support.
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4. Product Overview
4.1. Overview
The Mech-Mind IPC STD series is a fanless system for harsh industrial environments, powered by
a 12th-generation Intel Core processor, Intel R680E chipset, and has dual-260-pin DDR4 SDRAM
SODIMM slots that support up to 64 GB memory (16 GB preloaded). The Mech-Mind IPC STD
series provides IO interfaces including a digital I/O port, an HDMI port, a DP port, four 2.5 GbE
LANs, eight USB 3.2 GEN2 ports, two RS-232/422/485 and four RS-232 connectors.
4.2. Product Views
4.2.1. Front View
The following figure shows the front panel of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series and the interfaces on
it.
No. Description No. Description
1 DC Jack, DC 12V to 28V 2 Power terminal block, DC 12V to 28V
3 HDMI/DP port 4 8 x USB 3.2 GEN2 ports
52 x RJ45 2.5 GbE (CAMERA 1 and
CAMERA 2), Intel® I225 controller 62 x DB9 serial ports (COM 5 and COM 6), supporting RS232/422/485
7 HDD/Power LEDs 8 POWER button (switch)
9 2 x WIFI antennas 10 Power mode switch, supporting
AT/ATX
11
Reserved for extension IO board;
default: 2 x RJ45 2.5 GbE (CAMERA
3/ROBOT, ROBOT/PLC)
12 RESET button (switch)
4.2.2. Rear View
The following figure shows the rear panel of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series and the interfaces on
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it.
No. Description No. Description
1 System fan connector (SYS_FAN) 2 Remote power connector
34 x DB9 serial ports (COM 1 to COM 4),
supporting RS232 4 15-pin digital IO (DIO) port
4.3. Mechanical Dimensions & Mounting Holes
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5. Installation
5.1. Unpacking Checklist
NOTE If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with
the installation and contact Mech-Mind Technical Support.
The Mech-Mind IPC STD series is shipped with the following components:
No. Item Quantity Schematic diagram
1 Mech-Mind IPC STD 1
2 Mounting bracket 2
3 2-pin terminal 1
4 4-pin terminal 1
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No. Item Quantity Schematic diagram
5 Set screw 8
6 Power adapter 1
7 Power cord (EU standard) 1
8 External antenna 2
5.2. Installation Precautions
Before installing the Mech-Mind IPC STD series, please pay attention to the following precautions:
•Read the user manual: The user manual provides a complete description of the Mech-Mind
IPC STD series, installation instructions and configuration options.
•DANGER! Disconnect power: Power to the Mech-Mind IPC STD series must be disconnected
during the installation process, or before any attempt is made to access the rear panel. Electric
shock and personal injury might occur if the rear panel of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series is
opened while the power cord is still connected to an electrical outlet.
•Qualified personnel: The Mech-Mind IPC STD series must be installed and operated only by
trained and qualified personnel. Maintenance, upgrades, or repairs may only be carried out by
qualified personnel who are familiar with the associated dangers.
•Air circulation: Make sure there is sufficient air circulation when installing the Mech-Mind IPC
STD series. The Mech-Mind IPC STD series' cooling vents must not be obstructed by any
objects. Leave at least 5 cm of clearance around the Mech-Mind IPC STD series to prevent
overheating.
•Grounding: The Mech-Mind IPC STD series should be properly grounded. The voltage feeds
must not be overloaded. Adjust the cabling and provide external overcharge protection per the
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electrical values indicated on the label attached to the panel of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
5.3. Mount the System with Mounting Brackets
To mount the system onto a wall or some other surface using the two mounting brackets, please
follow the steps below.
1. Turn the system over.
2. Align the retention screw holes in each bracket with the corresponding retention screw holes
on the bottom surface.
3. Secure the brackets to the system by inserting retention screws into each bracket.
4. Drill holes into the intended mounting surface.
5. Align the mounting holes on both sides of the mounting bracket with the pre-drilled holes.
6. Insert and lock the four setting screws to secure the system to the target mounting surface.
5.3.1. Install the External Wi-Fi Antennas
To install the external Wi-Fi antennas, follow these steps:
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1. Find the two external Wi-Fi antennas in the package and unscrew them.
2. Insert the external Wi-Fi antennas to the antenna connectors on the real panel.
3. Screw the Wi-Fi antennas to the antenna connectors.
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6. External Interface Description
6.1. AT/ATX Power Mode Selection
The Mech-Mind IPC STD series supports both AT and ATX power mode startup. This setting can
be switched via the AT/ATX power mode switch on the front panel, as shown in the image below.
6.2. Power Connectors
There are two power connectors on the front panel. Power 1 connector is a DC Jack connector
that supports ACC On signal. Power 2 connector is a 4-pin terminal that can directly connect to a
power adapter. The supported power input voltages are:
•Power 1 (DC Jack connector): 12-28 V DC
•Power 2 (Terminal block): 12-28 V DC
The power LED indicator indicates the status of the power.
Power LED indicator Description
Off No power supply
Breathing orange Standby mode
Solid blue Power-on mode
6.2.1. Power Input - 4-pin DIN Connector (DC Jack)
NOTE This connector should be used when you are using a power adapter.
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This power connector should be connected to a 12-28 V DC power adapter.
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 DC_IN1 2 GND
3 DC_IN1 4 GND
5 GND
6.2.2. Power Input - 4-pin Terminal Block
NOTE This connector should be used when you are using a DIN rail power supply.
This power connector connects the leads of a 12-28 V DC power supply to the terminal block.
Make sure that the power and ground wires are attached to the correct sockets of the connector.
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 DC_IN2 2 DC_IN2
3 GND 4 GND
6.3. Ethernet Ports
The Ethernet ports allow the IPC to connect to an external network.
To connect the IPC to an external network, follow these steps:
1. Locate the Ethernet ports on the IPC.
2. Align the RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet cable with one of the Ethernet ports.
3. Insert the RJ-45 connector on the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
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Each Ethernet port on the IPC has two status light-emitting diodes (LEDs), one green and one
yellow. The yellow LED indicates the link status or the activity of the port and the green LED
indicates the connection speed of the port.
LED Status Description
Activity/Link LED
(yellow)
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data is being sent/received
Speed LED (green)
Off 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
Green 2.5 Gbps connection
6.4. Digital I/O Connector
The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices.
The pinouts for the digital I/O connector are listed in the table below.
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 GND 2 DIN0
3 DIN1 4 DIN2
5 DIN3 6 DIN4
7 DIN5 8 GND
9 DOUT0 10 DOUT1
11 DOUT2 12 DOUT3
13 DOUT4 14 DOUT4
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Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
15 +5VS
6.5. DB-9 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector
The following figure shows RS-232 (COM1 to COM4) and RS-232/422/485 (COM5 to COM6)
connector pins.
Pin No. RS232 RS422 RS485
1 DCD# TX- TX-
2 Receiving data TX+ TX+
3 Sending data RX+
4 DTR# RX-
5 GND
6 DSR#
7 RTS#
8 CTS#
9 RI
6.6. Remote Power Connector
The remote power switch connector can be connected to an external switch to remote control the
power switch.
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7. Power on/off the IPC
WARNING
Make sure a power supply with the correct input voltage is being fed into the system.
Incorrect voltages applied to the system may cause damage to the internal electronic
components and may also cause injury to the user.
•Power on the IPC: press the power button for 3 seconds.
•Power off the IPC: press the power button for 6 seconds.
When the IPC is successfully powered on, the power LED indicator should be solid blue. When the
IPC is successfully powered off, the power LED indicator should be off.
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8. Maintenance and Cleaning
When maintaining or cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC STD series, please follow the guidelines below.
8.1. Cleaning Precautions
Prior to cleaning any part or component of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series, please read the details
below.
•The interior of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from
the Mech-Mind IPC STD series interior.
•Be cautious of all small removable components when vacuuming the Mech-Mind IPC STD
series.
•Turn the Mech-Mind IPC STD series off before cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Never drop any objects or liquids through the openings of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Be cautious of any possible allergic reactions to solvents or chemicals used when cleaning the
Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Avoid eating, drinking and smoking within the vicinity of the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
8.2. Cleaning Tools
Some components in the Mech-Mind IPC STD series may only be cleaned using a product
specifically designed for the purpose. In such cases, the product will be explicitly mentioned in the
cleaning tips. Below is a list of items to use when cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Cloth - Although paper towels or tissues can be used, a soft, clean piece of cloth is
recommended when cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Water or rubbing alcohol - A cloth moistened with water or rubbing alcohol can be used to
clean the Mech-Mind IPC STD series.
•Using solvents - The use of solvents is not recommended when cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC
STD series as they may damage the plastic parts.
•Vacuum cleaner - Using a vacuum cleaner specifically designed for computers is one of the
best methods of cleaning the Mech-Mind IPC STD series. Dust and dirt can restrict the airflow
in the Mech-Mind IPC STD series and cause its circuitry to corrode.
•Cotton swabs - Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for
wiping hard-to-reach areas.
•Foam swabs - Whenever possible, it is best to use lint-free swabs such as foam swabs for
cleaning.
8.3. Replace Storage
The Mech-Mind IPC STD series supports two types of storage: an M.2 2280 M-key and a 2.5-inch
SSD/HDD.
•M.2 SSD installation
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