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  • Page 2 This document is copyrighted, 1997, by Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improve- ments to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmit- ted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech.
  • Page 3 Before installing your panel PC, ensure that the following materi- als have been received: PPC-100 Utility Disks User‘s Manual Accessories for PPC-100 •I/O socket •FDD flat cable (35 cm) •FDD power wire (35 cm) •HDD flat cable (15 cm) •Power cord (1.8 m) •Assembly mounting parts...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Introduction ..............2 1.2 Specifications ..............3 1.3 LCD Specifications ............6 1.4 Dimensions ................ 7 1.5 I/O Arrangement.............. 8 1.6 Cutout (suggestion) ............9 1.7 Mounting ................. 10 2.1 General ................12 2.2 Removing Rear Panel ............ 13 2.3 Installing Options ............
  • Page 5 5.1 Introduction ..............56 5.2 Sleep Mode ..............56 5.3 Simultaneous Display Mode .......... 56 5.4 Software Support ............57 5.5 Driver Installation ............58...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    General Information This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PPC-100 Sections include: • Introduction • Specifications • LCD Specifications • Dimensions • I/O Arrangement • Cutout (suggestion) • Mounting...
  • Page 7 1.1 Introduction The PPC-100 Panel PC is a PC-based industrial computer that is designed to serve as a Man Machine Interface (MMI). It is a PC-based system with 10.4" color TFT or Mono LCD display, on-board Ethernet and multi- COM port interfaces. This simple, complete and compact system lets you easily build a panel PC into your configuration.
  • Page 8 422/485 port (COM2) (RS-485 is default) • Battery: 3.6V @ 600 mA lithium battery • Watchdog timer: Supports system reset or IRQ 15. Software enable/disable. Time interval is 1.6 seconds. *Note: The PPC-100 with the optionally installed touchscreen will share COM1. Chapter 1 General Information...
  • Page 9 Input voltage: 5 to 40 V Input resistance: 1.2K @ 0.5 W Isolation voltage: 2,500 V Maximum speed: 10KHz • 4 optically-isolated outputs Output voltage: Open collector 5 to 40V Sink current: 200 mA max. (each channel) Isolated voltage: 2,500 V PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 10 Touchscreen (optional) • Type: Analog resistive • Resolution: continuous • Light Transmission: 75% (Surface meets ASTM-D-1044 standard, Taber Abrasion Test) • Controller: RS-232 interface (uses COM1) • Power consumption: +5V @200mA • Software driver: supports both DOS and Windows • Durability: 30 million touches in life Option Modules •...
  • Page 11 50,000 hours 50,000 hours Backlight MTBF 10,000 hours 10,000 hours * VR control knob is located on the upper right rear cover of the PPC- 100M. Use a screwdriver to adjust the contrast VR of the LCD display. PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    1.4 Dimensions Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 13: I/O Arrangement

    1.5 I/O Arrangement a. FDD port e. PS/2 mouse connector outputs b. Parallel port f. Keyboard connector i. AC inlet c. VGA port g. 4 serial COM ports j. Power switch d. Ethernet port h. 4 digital inputs/4 digital PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 14: Cutout (Suggestion)

    1.6 Cutout (suggestion) The PPC-100 will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are the following: Cut-out for panel mount Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 15: Mounting

    1.7 Mounting If you decide to use a cutout within a panel to mount your PPC-100, we have included two panel-mount brackets. The brackets have two screws that fit in the keyhold slots on the panel PC. Slide the PPC-100 backwards into the panel opening. Attach the two mounting brackets by sliding the two screw heads into the keyhole slots on the rear cover.
  • Page 16 System Setup • General • Removing Rear Panel • Installing Options • Installing Software to the HDD • Exploded Diagram • PCM-4865 and I/O Adapter Replacement • Power Supply and Cooling Fan Replacement...

  • Page 17: General

    2.1 General The PPC-100 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 completed simply by removing the rear panel.

  • Page 18: Removing Rear Panel

    2.2 Removing Rear Panel Unscrew the eleven screws that secure the rear cover, then remove the cover. Chapter 2 System Setup...

  • Page 19: Installing Options

    2.3 Installing Options Installing a 2.5" HDD 1. Detach the rear panel and remove. 2. Place the HDD in the appropriate location inside the PPC-100, and tighten the screws. 3. Connect the cable from the HDD to the PC board (CN8).
  • Page 20 Installing a CPU If you want to improve your system's performance, you can upgrade your CPU. 1. Locate Pin 1 in the corner of the CPU socket. 2. Carefully align Pin 1 on the CPU with Pin 1 on the socket. Insure that the notch on the corner of the CPU matches the notch on the inside of the socket.
  • Page 21 When positioned correctly, the pins on top of the vertical posts should correspond to the circular holes on the ends of the module. PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 22: Installing Software To The Hdd

    Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port You can use Lap Link 6 or similar transmission software. Connect another PC to the PPC-100 with an appropriate cable and transmit the software to the PPC-100. Chapter 2 System Setup...

  • Page 23: Exploded Diagram

    2.5 Exploded Diagram This diagram shows all the components and parts that make up the PPC- 100. Use as a guide when assembling and disassembling your system. Exploded Diagram of PPC-100 PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 24: Pcm-4865 And I/O Adapter Replacement

    2.6 PCM-4865 and I/O Adapter Replacement To replace or service the PCM-4865 (the all-in-one CPU board) and I/O adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the rear protective cover 2. Install the PCM-4865 to the panel and screw in the four screws. Chapter 2 System Setup...
  • Page 25 4. Four screws on your left hand side connect the I/O adapter to the PC, and also connect the adapter to the PCM-4865. Screw the four screws into the panel. You may change the jumper settings for RS-232/422/485 before install- ing the I/O adapter. PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 26: Power Supply And Cooling Fan Replacement

    2.7 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.
  • Page 27 Replace the cooling fan PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) • Introduction • Features • PCM-4865 Connector Pin Assignment • PCM-4865 Jumper Settings...
  • Page 29 It also offers faster data access and longer MTBF than mechanical disk drives and is an ideal solution for critical commercial or industrial applications. The watchdog timer ensures the system will be reset if it stops due to a program bug or EMI problem. 24 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 30 • Four serial ports: three RS-232, one RS-232/422/485 selectable • One multi-mode parallel port (ECP/EPP/SPP) • Watchdog timer, time interval is 1.6 seconds • One ISA-bus expansion slot • Power management • Single +5V power supply Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 25...
  • Page 31 LCD Connector Control (CN11) (CN12) (CN14) Fan Power FDD Connector Output (CN7) (CN9) IDE Connector (CN8) I/O Connector B (CN6) Peripheral Power Input (CN5) I/O Connector A (CN4) Main Power Input (CN3) LCD Backlight Power Control (CN1) 26 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 32 COM2 Output (J18) CPU Clock COM2 Output (J13, J14, J15) (J16, J17) COM2 Output (J8, J9) COM3 IRQ (J3) COM4 IRQ (J4) CPU Type CPU Voltage (JRN1, JRN2, Setting (J1, J5) JRN3) Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 27...
  • Page 33 IDE connector FDD connector CN10 Reserved CN11 LCD power control CN12 COM1 connector CN13 +5V output CN14 LCD connector LCD Backlight Control (CN1) Function Function BLANK* +12V Main Power Input (CN3) Function Function +12V * Active low 28 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 34 COM3 RLSD COM3 RTS COM3 CTS COM4 RI COM4 DSR COM4 TX COM4 RX COM4 DTR COM4 RLSD COM4 RTS COM4 CTS Peripheral Power Input (CN5) Function Function -12V * Active low Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 29...
  • Page 35 PP SLCT PP BUSY Reserved Reserved NET LED RX NET LED COL NET XMT- NET XMT+ NET RCV- NET RCV+ NET LED RX NET LED COL Fan Power Output (CN7) Function Function +12v * Active low 30 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 36 43 41 39 IDE Connector (CN8) 44 42 40 Function Function HD REST* IOW* IOR* IORY IO16* DCS1* DCS2 HDD LED* * Active low Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 31...
  • Page 37 34 32 30 Function Function REDWC* INDEX* MOTEA* DRVSB* DRVSA* MOTEB* DIR* STEP* WDATA* WGATE* TK00* WPT* RDATA* SIDE1* DSKCHG* LCD Power Control (CN11) Function Function ENAVEE* VSAFE COM1 Connector (CN12) Function Function RLSD * Active low 32 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 38 +5V Output (CN13) Function Function LCD Connector (CN14) Function Function +12V +12V ENAVEE/VEESAFE SHFCLK/ASHFCLK ACDCLK ENABKL Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 33...

  • Page 39: Pcm-4865 Jumper Settings

    A pair of needle-nosed pliers may be useful 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. 34 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 40 CPU Type Select Intel DX4-100 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Intel DX-33 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 35...
  • Page 41 Intel DX2-66 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Intel DX2-50 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Cyrix 5x86-100 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 36 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 42 Cyrix 5x86-120 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Cyrix DX2-66 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Cyrix DX2-80 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 37...
  • Page 43 Cyrix DX4-100 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 AMD DX2-66 (NV8T) JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 AMD DX4-100 (NV8T) JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 38 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 44 AMD DX4-100 (SV8B) JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 AMD DX4-120 (SV8B) JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 AMD 5x86-133 JRN1 JRN2 JRN3 Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 39...
  • Page 45 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 CMOS Battery Backup Setup (J23) CMOS Setup 3.6 V Battery Clear Enable* CMOS Note: All settings marked * are factory-set defaults. 40 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 46 Disable COM2 Output Select (J8, J9, J16, J17, J18) COM2 settings for RS-232/422/485 RS-232 RS-422 RS-485* NB: RS-485 settings use COM2 TX+, COM2 TX- Note: All settings marked * are factory-set defaults. Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 41...
  • Page 47 LCD Control = ENVEE = VSAFE* SFCLK = /SHFCLK SFCLK = SHFCLK* SSD Control (J27) SSD Control Disable Enable* SSD Size (J29) SSD Size 512 KB* 128 KB Note: All settings marked * are factory-set defaults. 42 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 48 SSD Drive Designation (J32: pins 9 to 12) SSD Drive Designation Drive 3rd* 9 10 9 10 9 10 11 12 11 12 11 12 Note: All settings marked * are factory-set defaults. Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 43...
  • Page 49 System Reset* Parallel Port Mode Select (J19, J20) Parallel Port Mode Select Disable SPP* 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 COM3 IRQ (J3) COM3 IRQ IRQ5* IRQ10 44 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 50 COM4 IRQ (J4) COM4 IRQ IRQ5 IRQ10* Digital I/O Control (J21) Digital I/O Control Enable Disable* Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-100 (PCM-4865) 45...
  • Page 51 46 PPC-100 User's Manual...

  • Page 52: Introduction

    This chapter details the software configu- ration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your applica- tion requirements. Sections include: • Introduction • Utility Disk • Ethernet Utility Disk...
  • Page 53 You can change the system BIOS simply by reprogramming the Flash chip. The PPC-100 is supplied with a software utility disk. This disk contains the necessary files for setting up the Ethernet controller. Directories and files on the disk are as follows: README.DOC...
  • Page 54 If you want to change the settings, configure the software as follows: 1. Power on the PPC-100 with a color TFT or Mono display attached. This is the default setting for the PPC-100. Ensure that the AWDFLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.
  • Page 55 BIOS. Press N to exit the program. The new software configuration will then write to the ROM BIOS chip. This configuration will remain the same until you run the AWDFLASH.EXE program and change the settings. PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 56 The PPC-100 Ethernet driver utility disk contains required files for installing and setting up the Ethernet controller. ROOT 8019.CFG DIR.DOC README.DOC RELEASE.DOC PG8019.EXE RSET8019.EXE RSET8019.EXE FILEPATH.LST MAINMENU.TXT HELP8019.EXE MSCLIENT LANTAS4 LANTAS5 MSLANMAN.DOS MSLANMAN.OS2 NDIS NWCLIENT NWSERVER PKTDRV WFW31 WFW311 WIN95...
  • Page 57 Ethernet interface media, and execute useful diagnostic functions. PG8019.EXE The PPC-100 is set at the factory by using this program. Upon receipt of the PPC-100, you should use RSET8019.EXE to configure for the working environment. If by chance the Ethernet EEPROM is corrupted, the PG8019.EXE program allows you to configure the card.
  • Page 58 Award BIOS Setup. To configure the media type, to view the current configuration, or to run diagnostics, do the following: 1. Power the PPC-100 on. Ensure that the RSET8019.EXE file is located in the working drive. 2. At the prompt type RSET8019.EXE and press <Enter>. The Ethernet configuration program will then be displayed.
  • Page 59 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 60 The PPC-100 features an on-board flat panel/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software drivers on the included display driver diskette. • Introduction • Sleep Mode • Software Support • Driver Installation...

  • Page 61: Sleep Mode

    ON.COM switches to normal display mode. OFF.COM switches to sleep mode. The panel display and CRT can be used simultaneously. The PPC-100 can be set to one of three configurations: using a flat panel display, using a CRT, or using both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode.
  • Page 62 The drivers support the following applications using the filenames and resolutions listed: Application Filename Resolution Colors Windows 3.1 VMDGX4.DRV 640x480 800x600 1024x768 VMDGX8.DRV 640x480 800x600 1024x768 VMDGX16.DRV 640x480 VMDGX24.DRV 640x480 AutoCAD R12 RCTURBOC.EXP 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 640x480 640x480 Lotus 1-2-3 2.0 and Lotus Symphony 1.0,1.1...
  • Page 63 The display driver diskette contains drivers for several versions of certain applications. You must install the correct version in order for the driver to work properly so make sure you know which version of the application you have. 58 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 64 These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows 3.1. You may install these drivers through Windows or in DOS. Step 1: Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run Windows to make sure that it is working correctly. Step 2: Place the display driver diskette in drive A.
  • Page 65 Setup, repeating steps 4 and 5 from the previous page. Besides the special display drivers marked by an asterisk (*), you should be able to use the following standard drivers: 640x480, 16 colors Super VGA 800x600, 16 colors 60 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 66 Special panning drivers are provided to allow high-resolution modes to be displayed on a flat panel or CRT. These drivers will show a section of a larger screen and will automatically pan, or scroll, the screen horizon- tally and vertically when the mouse reaches the edge of the display. A special high-performance linear acceleration driver is provided for 256-color modes.

  • Page 67: Driver Installation

    Select Graphics Board/Resolution. Then choose Select Display Graphics Board. After choosing a graphics board, go to Select Display Resolution. After selecting the display resolution, save the new configu- ration, and return to the main menu. 62 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 68 This menu allows you to modify: Number of AutoCAD Command Lines Font Size 6x8/8x8/8x14/8x16/12x20/12x24 Dual Screen Enable/Disable User Interface Configuration Double Click Interval Time BP Button BP Highlight Patt Line/Xor Rect/Both BP Refresh Enable/Disable BP Cache Enable/Disable This menu allows you to modify: Display List Enable/Disable Drawing Cache...
  • Page 69 Step 4: After the selection of the appropriate VGA display driver, you will need to exit this menu and return to the Main Lotus Installation Menu. Do this by selecting Return To Menu. Step 5: At the Main Lotus Installation Menu, select Save Changes. 64 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 70 Step 6: At this point the Installation Menu will prompt you for the name of your new Lotus configuration file. The Lotus system will prompt you with the default value — 123.SET, but you may want to use a filename that indicates the resolution of its driver.
  • Page 71 NOTE: If the video BIOS already supports VBE extended video modes, DO NOT use this driver. Run the VTEST.EXE program to see if the video BIOS supports the VBE modes. 66 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 72 These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Word 5.0 and 5.5. If you have already installed Word on your computer, go to Step 2 to install the new video driver. Step 1: Install Word as normal. Step 2: After you complete the Word installation, place the display driver diskette into drive A.
  • Page 73 Press <ESC> followed by Y to exit to DOS. Step 2: Start WordPerfect, and press <SHIFT>+<F1> to enter the setup menu. Select D for Display and G for Graphics Screen Type, and then choose the desired Chips VGA resolution. 68 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 74 Follow these instructions to configure WordPerfect 5.0 for 132 column text mode: Step 1: To use the SETCOL program to set 132 columns and 25 rows, type the following command: SETCOL 132, 25 <ENTER> Step 2: Start WordPerfect. The program will detect the number of rows and columns automatically.
  • Page 75 Click the right mouse button to pull down a menu, and select "Display". Select "Change Display", then "Change Monitor". Step 3 After changing the monitor, you may change the adapter. Step 4 Select "Have disk", and finish the setup. 70 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 76 Power Supply Specifications • Introduction • Features • Specifications...
  • Page 77 A.1 Introduction The power supply of the PPC-100 is a 50 W triple output, universal input switching power supply. It has been designed for network applications. A.2. Features General Features Efficiency: Higher than 70% while measuring at nominal line and rated load.
  • Page 78 A.3 Specifications Input Specifications Input Voltage: 90 VAC to 264 VAC Input Frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz Input Current: 1A at 115 VAC or 0.6A at 230 VAC Inrush Current: Not to exceed 30 A at 115 VAC input or 60A at 230V input, cold start at 25°...
  • Page 79 +40% from 60% rated load, and keeping other outputs at 60% rated load. Environmental Specifications: Temperature range: Operating: 0° C to 50° C Storage: -20° C to 85° C Altitude: 0 - 10000 ft. Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 80 Touchscreen (Optional) • General Information • Specifications • Environmental Specifications...
  • Page 81 • When properly installed, ball impact compliance meets UL 1950 standard • Fire Retardation Compliance meets UL-746C, 0.75" (19 mm) flame test • Systems incorporating these touchscreens, controllers, and cables have been approved to FCC class A and B compliance 76 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 82 B.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 1.5"...
  • Page 83 78 PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 84 Programming the Watchdog Timer The PPC-100 is equipped with a watch- dog 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 standalone, or unmanned,...
  • Page 85 GOSUB 2000 REM Task #2, takes 1 second to complete X=INP (&H043) REM Disable the watchdog 1000 REM Subroutine #1, takes 1 second to complete 1070 RETURN 2000 REM Subroutine #2, takes 1 second to complete 2090 RETURN PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 86 4 Digital Isolated I/O Interface...
  • Page 87 The PPC-100 provides 4-bit digital input channels and 4-bit digital output channels. Digital Input Register Address: 430H Register Format: Value Input Voltage: 5 to 40 V Input resistance: 1.2K @ 0.5W Isolation Voltage: 2,500 V Maximum Speed: 10 KHz Digital Output...
  • Page 88 Monochrome LCD Display (for PPC-100M only)
  • Page 89 = -23 V . The V is available from the CN1 mini jumper. d. Power off the PPC-100M 6. Reassemble the PPC-100M. Warning! To avoid damage from power surges, do not touch the power supply when measuring voltage. PPC-100 User's Manual...
  • Page 90 LCD display. This voltage must be measured prior to connecting cables to the LCD display, every time the DC-to-DC converter is replaced. Warning! Advantech recommends that customers only allow a qualified service technician to make adjustments to VR1. Contact Advantech cus- tomer service if you need further assistance.
  • Page 91 PPC-100 User's Manual...

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