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PPC-102’s housing, care must be taken to use the heat sink in the accessory box which will both cool the CPU and fit within the PPC-102. Thus you must buy a CPU without a fan attached.
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The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is equal to or less 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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- Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weiger. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
Contents Chapter 1: General Information ......... 1 Introduction ................. 2 Specifications ..............3 General ..................... 3 Standard PC functions ................3 Solid State Disk (SSD) ................4 PCI SVGA/flat panel interface ..............4 Audio function ..................4 PCI bus Ethernet interface ..............5 Touchscreen (optional) ................
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Exploded Diagram ............24 PCM-5865 and I/O Adapter Replacement ....... 25 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Replacement ....27 Chapter 3: The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865) ........29 Information on Jumpers and Connectors ...... 30 3.1.1 Setting jumpers ................30 3.1.2 Jumpers ..................
General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-102. Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • LCD Specifications • Dimensions • I/O Arrangement • Cutout (Suggestion) • Mounting...
This simple, complete, compact and highly integrated multimedia system lets you easily build a panel PC into your applications. By incorporating the PPC-102 into your project, your product development time will be shortened. The PPC-102 is a compact, network-compatible PC with extensive features to control a dedicated system in a wide variety of applications.
1.2 Specifications General • Disk drive housing: Space for one 2.5" HDD • Dimensions: 342 x 265 x 61.5 mm (W x H x D) • Weight: 2.7 kg • Power supply: 65 watts Input voltage: 100 V /2 A, 250 V /1A @ 47 ~ 63 Hz Output voltage: +5 V @ 5 A, +12 V @ 3 A (When power output is below 60 W, output voltage will be +5 V @ 8 A)
PCI bus Ethernet interface • Chipset: REALTEK RTL 8139 PCI local bus Ethernet controller • Ethernet interface: Full compliance with IEEE 802.3 100Base-T and 10Base-T specifications. Includes software drivers and boot ROM Touchscreen (optional) • Type: Analog resistive • Resolution: Continuous •...
VGA port j. Power switch e. External IDE port k. AC inlet f. Four serial COM ports * Three RS-232 (COM1, 3, 4) and one RS-232/422/485 (COM2) Figure 1-b: PPC-102 back panel I/O arrangement and cable connections PPC-102 User's Manual...
1.6 Cutout (Suggestion) The PPC-102 will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows: Cutout for panel mount Unit: mm Figure 1-c: PPC-102 panel mounting cutout dimensions...
1.7 Mounting 1.7.1 Panel mounting If you decide to use a cutout within a panel to mount your PPC-102, we have included two panel-mount brackets. The brackets have two screws that fit in the keyhold slots on the panel PC.
1.7.2 Desktop stand (optional) An optional stand is available for mounting the PPC as a desktop PC. The PPC-102 slides into the stand and is held in place by the screws provided. The compactness of the desktop-mounted PPC-102 saves desk space.
1. The wall-mounting attachment is comprised of three parts: one back bracket, one support bracket, and one mounting bracket. 2. First attach the back bracket to the rear cover of the PPC-102, securing it in place with four of the philips-head screws provided.
System Setup • General • Removing Rear Panel • Installing Options • Installing I/O Equipment • Installing Software to the HDD • Exploded Diagram • PCM-5865 and I/O Adapter Replacement • Power Supply and Cooling Fan Replacement...
2.1 General The PPC-102 consists of a PC-based industrial computer that is housed in a protective cover. Your HDD, DRAM, power supply and CPU are all readily accessible by removing the rear panel. Any maintenance or hardware upgrades can be carried out easily after removing the rear panel.
2.2 Removing Rear Panel Unscrew the eleven screws that secure the rear cover, then remove the cover. Figure 2-a: Removing the PPC-102's rear panel Chapter 2 System Setup...
2.3.1 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (internal) You can attach one enhanced Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard disk drive to the PPC-102's internal controller which uses a PCI local-bus interface. The advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer rates and allows the IDE hard drive to exceed 528 MB. The following are instructions for installation: 1.
2.3.2 Installing a CPU The PPC-102's CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be upgraded to improve system performance. The PPC-102 provides one 321-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket which is backward compatible with ZIF socket 5 processors. The CPU must come with an attached heatsink to prevent overheating;...
6. You must set jumpers including the those for the CPU, clock (J15, J4), frequency ratio (J8), voltage (J14), and P54C/P55C selection setting (J10). 7. To remove a CPU, pull the lever out to the side a little and raise it as far as it will go.
45 cm in length is incorporated in the accessory box. 2.4.2 Installing an FDD Up to two floppy drives can be attached to the PPC-102's I/O controller. Any combination of 5¼" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½" (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives can be attached.
BIOS setup. 2.4.4 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse The PPC-102 provides a PS/2 keyboard connector that supports a PS/2 style keyboard and a 5-pin DIN keyboard extension cable. In most cases, especially in embedded applications, a keyboard is not used. The standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or failure during power-on self-test (POST) after a reset if the keyboard is not present.
R pin of the CD-ROM's Line-out port. 2.4.6 External VGA The PPC-102 can be connected to an external CRT monitor. To connect an external CRT monitor, connect the monitor's VGA cable to the PPC-102's VGA port and connect the monitor's power cable to an AC outlet.
2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect another PC to the PPC-102 with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to the PPC-102. 2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM Please refer to Section 2.4.1 "Installing one secondary HDD/CD-ROM...
2.6 Exploded Diagram This diagram shows all the components and parts that make up the PPC-102. Use it as a guide when assembling and disassembling your system. Figure 2-c: PPC-102 exploded diagram PPC-102 User's Manual...
5. Some screws on your left hand side connect the I/O adapter to the PC, and also connect the adapter to the PCM-5865. Screw the screws into the panel. Figure 2-d: Installing/removing the PCM-5865 in the PPC-102 Chapter 2 System Setup...
You may change the jumper settings for RS-232/422/485 before install- ing the I/O adapter. Figure 2-e: Installing/removing the I/O adapter in the PPC-102 PPC-102 User's Manual...
2.8 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Replacement To service or replace the power supply and/or the cooling fan, the back cover must first be removed. Warning: Power cables must be detached before you attempt to repair the power supply. 1. Disconnect the power cables and remove the four screws to detach the power supply from the panel PC.
The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865 This chapter explains how to set up the PCM-5865 hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections. PPC-102 User's Manual...
LCD power setting CPU core voltage setting SYS/PCI clock setting COM4 RI output setting COM3 RI output setting COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting COM3, COM4 IRQ enable Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
Primary IDE drive connector Main power connector Fan power connector Floppy drive / secondary IDE drive connector Flat panel display (LCD) connector I/O connector (A) I/O connector (B) Aux. power connector Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
(below) for instructions on adjusting the internal clocks according to the base CPU speed. CPU Speed (MHz) *166 Clock setting Frequency ratio * default setting System 50MHz 60MHz *66MHz 75MHz 33.3MHz 30MHz *33.3MHz 32MHz Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
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CPU for single voltage CPU PPC-102 User's Manual...
2.8 V 2.9 V 3.0 V 3.1 V 3.2 V 3.3 V 3.4 V 3.5 V 3.6 V * default setting 2.8 V: Figure 3-c: PCM-5865 CPU voltage setting jumper (J14) Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
3.2.4 CMOS clear (J2) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting “Clear CMOS.” Set the jumper back to “3.6 V Battery On” before turning on the power supply. * default setting PPC-102 User's Manual...
3.3.2 Fan power supply connector (CN3) This provides power supply to the cooling fan which is located on the rear cover of the PPC-102. It is only present when +5 V and +12 V power is supplied to the board.
The PCM-5865 provides four serial ports (COM1, 3, 4: RS-232; COM2: RS-232/422/485). 3.4.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J18, J19, J20) COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode. This is done via J18, J19 and J20. * default setting PPC-102 User's Manual...
COM3 and COM4 are designed to use IRQ10 and IRQ5 by default. If you are using COM3 or COM4 with no need for interrupt, the IRQ of COM3 or COM4 can be released to other peripherals by setting J21. Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
COM3 and COM4 can supply +5 V or +12 V power to the serial devices via the RI pins of the COM port connector. The outputs of the COM3 and COM4 RI pins are selected by setting J17 and J16 respectively. * default setting PPC-102 User's Manual...
(/ENVEE) is active low. When the PCM-5865’s power is applied, the control signal is low until just after the relevant flat panel signals are present. Refer to Section 4.4 for CN5's pin assignment. Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on connecting the four standard LCDs: Sharp LM64P89, Toshiba LTM10C209A, Toshiba LTM10C273 and Kyocera KCB6448BSTT-X5. 3.5.4 LCD back light connector (J1) The LCD's back light inverter supplies power through this connector. Function +12 V BLANK* * active low PPC-102 User's Manual...
You can find the I/O arrangement in Section 1.5. All input and output connectors come from CN6 and CN7 through the I/O PC board to connect all the cables of the PPC-102's peripherals. Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
3.6.1 Watchdog invoke selection (J6) When the watchdog timer activates (CPU processing has come to a halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ15. This can be set via jumper J6 as shown below: * default setting PPC-102 User's Manual...
Warning: The DiskOnChip 2000's socket cannot be used to install solid state disks made by SanDisk Corporation, be- cause the PPC-102's BIOS cannot support them. If you want to install SanDisk's SSD, you must use the IDE port. Chapter 3 The Engine of the PPC-102: the PCM-5865...
The PCM-5865's touchscreen interface supports V and GND for touchscreen power consumption. Function As described in the PPC-102's specifications, the PPC-102, with the optionally installed touchscreen, will share COM4. J12 is for the touch- screen COM port's pin assignment. Function...
Software Configuration This chapter details the software configuration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements. Award system BIOS is covered in Chapter 5. Sections include: • Introduction • Utility Disk • VGA Display Software Configuration •...
The display BIOS is changed by reprogramming the Flash chip for different display usages. 4.2 Utility Disk The PPC-102 is supplied with a software utility disk in the accessory box. Root Audio BT1868...
To configure the medium type, to view the current configuration, or to run diagnostics, do the following: 1. Power the PPC-102 on. Ensure that the RSET8139.EXE file is located in the working drive. 2. At the prompt type RSET8139.EXE and press <Enter>. The Ethernet configuration program will then be displayed.
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The PPC-102’s CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup. The battery backup should last ten years in normal service, but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete unit.
5.2 Award BIOS Setup Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the setup information when the power is turned off. 5.2.1 Entering setup Power on the computer and press <Del>...
This standard setup menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen. Figure 5-b: CMOS setup screen PPC-102 User's Manual...
5.2.3 BIOS features setup By choosing the BIOS FEATURES SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-5865. Figure 5-c: BIOS features setup Chapter 5 Award BIOS Setup...
5.2.4 Chipset features setup By choosing the CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP option from the INI- TIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-5865. Figure 5-d: BIOS chipset features setup PPC-102 User's Manual...
5.2.5 Power management setup By choosing the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-5865. Figure 5-e: Power management setup Chapter 5 Award BIOS Setup...
5.2.6 PnP/PCI configuration By choosing the PnP/PCI CONFIGURATION option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-5865. Figure 5-f: PnP/PCI configuration PPC-102 User's Manual...
5.2.7 Integrated peripherals By choosing the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-5865. Figure 5-g: Integrated peripherals Chapter 5 Award BIOS Setup...
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS loads the default system values directly from ROM. If the stored record created by the setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the PCM-5865 on. Figure 5-h: Load BIOS defaults screen PPC-102 User's Manual...
5.2.9 Change password To change the password, choose the PASSWORD SETTING option form the setup main menu and press <Enter>. 1. The screen will display the following message: Enter Password: Press <Enter>. 2. If the CMOS is good or this option has been used to change the default password, the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS.
This record is required for the system to operate. 5.2.12 Exit without saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. PPC-102 User's Manual...
PCI SVGA Setup The PPC-102 features an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software drivers on the included display driver diskette. • Before You Begin • Installation • Simultaneous Display Mode • Driver Installation •...
The enhanced display drivers for the PPC-102 board are located on the software installation diskette. You must install the drivers and utility software by using the supplied SETUP program for DOS drivers.
(i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported. Multiple frequency (multisync) monitors are supported as analog monitors. Both CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PPC-102 can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously.
To change the color scheme, select the Control Panel from the Main window. Select the Color icon. You will be shown the current color scheme. Choose a new color scheme and click the OK button. PPC-102 User's Manual...
6.4.2 DOS setup Step 1: Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run Windows to make sure that it is working correctly. Then exit Windows. Step 2: Place the display driver diskette in drive A. Type A: <ENTER> to make this the default drive.
1. Boot system with VGA or SuperVGA driver. 2. Select properties from a menu after right button press. 3. Select display. 4. Select Change Display. 5. Select Change Monitor. 6. Select Change Adapter. 7. Select Have Disk. PPC-102 User's Manual...
6.6 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure 1. Install Windows NT as you normally would for a VGA display. 2. First click the Start button, choose Settings and click on Control Panel. 3. Choose the Display icon and click on the icon. 4.
When the Setup Program is completed, you will need to perform a shutdown and then restart the system in order for changes to take effect. A log of the information output during the installation can be found in <root>:\OS2\INSTALL\DISPLAY.LOG PPC-102 User's Manual...
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4. After restarting the system, perform the following steps: 1) Open the OS/2 System folder. 2) Open the System Setup folder. 3) Open the Display Driver Install object. This step will execute the Display Driver Installation (DSPINSTL) utility program to finish installation of the new drivers. 4) When the Display Driver Install window appears, select Primary Display and then select OK.
Please note, refresh rates, other than 60 Hz, are only valid when the display is switched to CRT only display mode. 5. Close the System-Settings notebook. 6. Perform a shutdown and restart for the changes to take effect. PPC-102 User's Manual...
6.7.5 Installation notes 1. During the installation of this driver, DISPLAY.LOG and DSPINSTL.LOG files are created in the \OS2\INSTALL directory. These files identify the OS/2 system files that were updated, and indicate whether the installation was successful. The DISPLAY.LOG file also contains a string that identifies the version of driver that was installed.
Audio Setup The PPC-102 is equipped with an audio interface that records and plays back CD-quality audio. This chapter provides instructions for installing the software drivers on the included audio driver diskettes. • Introduction • DOS Utilities • Driver Installation...
ESS Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with built-in mixer control. The PPC-102 on board audio interface also supports the Plug and Play (PnP) standard and provides PnP configuration for the audio, FM and MPU-104 logical devices.
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The ES1868 audio controller provides software control of the setting of audio volume. The VOLUME CONTROL utility located in the UTILITY subdirectory of the audio driver diskette is used to control the volume setting in DOS. To control the volume setting, simply type ESSVOL at the DOS prompt with appropriate parameters.
To facilitate the installation of the audio drivers, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. The audio drivers for the PPC-102 board are located on the audio driver diskettes. You must install the drivers by using the supplied SETUP program.
7.3.3 Windows 95 drivers 1. Boot your system and place the audio driver diskette in drive A. 2. Select Add New Hardware from the Windows Control Panel. 3. Click Next to bring up the Windows search for a new hardware setup screen.
8.2 Specifications • Light transmission: Typically 75% at 550 nanometer wavelength, optimized for flat-panel displays. All measurements per ASTM D 10036-61 • Visual resolution: Antiglare: 6:1 minimum. Measured according to USAF 1951 Resolution Chart, under 30x magnification, with test unit located approximately 3.8 mm (1.5") from surface of resolution chart •...
To facilitate the installation of the touchscreen drivers, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. 8.4.1 Touchscreen driver for DOS This disk contains DOS and Windows drivers for the PPC-102’s touch- screen, a demo program, and diagnostic and utility programs. This disk ™...
8.4.2 Touchscreen driver for Windows 95 1. Install the touchscreen hardware in the PPC-102 and configure the touchscreen to resources (COM port, IRQ, etc.) that are not already in use by other devices. 2. Start your computer. 3. Insert the "Touchscreen Driver for Windows 95" disk or CD into drive A or D.
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Click Run, then type “regedit” and press Enter. (c:\windows\regedit") 4. Edit the values of the following registry keys in the following registry key folder to match the number, I/O port address, and IRQ of the COM port to which the touchscreen is connected: 94 PPC-102 User's Manual...
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\ MonMouse\TouchScreen00 \ComPort (the COM port number) Com 4 example: \ControllerAddress (low byte followed by high byte) Com 4 example: \ControllerIRQ (hexidecimal) 5. Close the Registry Editor by clicking the Close box. 6. Restart the computer. Removing the mouse pointer If you wish to eliminate the touchscreen driver, you may replace it with the null cursor file, NULL.CUR, supplied with "Touchscreen Driver for Windows 95".
8.4.3 Touchscreen driver for Windows NT 1. Make sure you have installed the touchscreen hardware in the PPC-102 (assuming you have purchased the PPC-102 with touch- screen) and configured the touchscreen to resources (COM port, IRQ, etc.) that are not already in use by other devices.
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Windows NT auto boot Windows NT normally displays the system logon dialog when started. Use the following procedure to disable the display of the logon dialog and automatically start up without user intervention. 1. Run REGEDT32.EXE. 2. Locate the Registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
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4. Type “null.cur” in the space provided and select Open. 5. Select OK to select the option. 6. Exit from the Mouse Control Panel. You should notice that the arrow cursor has disappeared. Note that all other cursors will still function as before. 98 PPC-102 User's Manual...
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-102 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial stand-alone or unmanned environments.
GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer X=INP (&H043) REM Disable the watchdog timer 1000 Subroutine #1, you application task 1070 RETURN 2000 Subroutine #2, you application task 2090 RETURN PPC-102 User's Manual...
B.1 Introduction The power supply of the PPC-102 is a 60 W double output, universal input switching power supply. It has been designed for medical technolo- gy applications. B.2 Input Specifications • Input voltage: 85 V to 264 V •...
4 . 0 T Y P . M O U N T I N G H O L E S * 4 Unit: mm T O C H A S S I S G R O U N D I N G Figure B-a: PPC-102 dimensions diagram Dimensions: Shown in mm as above. Tolerance specified is ± 0.4 mm. Connectors: TB1 - AC input: Using Molex 5277-02A or equivalent.
Designed to meet the following standards: • UL 544 • CSA 22.2 NO.601 • TUV (DIN. VDE 0750T.1/12.91/EN 60601-1:1990) EMI standards: Designed to met the following limits: • FCC docket 20780 curve "B" • EN55011 "B" • EN61000-3-2 PPC-102 User's Manual...
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EMS standards: • IEC-801-2 8: kV air discharge criteria B • IEC-801-3 3: • IEC-801-4: 0.5 kV Appendix B Power Supply Specifications...
COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port (CON9-4) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 In a typical RS-485 application, the host device requests data from a slave module that listens for the response. The host transmits and receives data on the same pair of wires. Software handles the flow control; no other wires are needed.
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