Adl_n 15.6”/18.5”/21.5” fanless widescreen panel pc with intel n97 quad-core processor (13 pages)
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User Manual PPC-3150/3170/3190 15"/17"/19" Color TFT LCD panel PC with Intel® Atom™ E3845 Processor...
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The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2020 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to improve 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.
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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 type of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
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N'ouvrez jamais l'appareil. Pour des raisons de sécurité, l'appareil ne doit être ouvert que par un technicien qualifié. If one of the following occurs, have the equipment checked by service person- nel: Si l'un des cas suivants se produit, demandez aide à un technicien qualifié: PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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AVERTISSEMENT: Ces instructions sont fournies conformément aux normes IEC 704-1. Advantech décline toute responsabilité quant à la précision de toute déclaration contenue dans le présent document. CAUTION: This product is not intended for use by children and is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present (this product is not a toy).
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The power supply is suitable for operation in environments with an altitude of below 5,000 M. Battery Information Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with local regulations. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Chapter General Information This chapter gives background information on the PPC-3150/ 3170/3190 panel PC. Introduction Specifications Dimensions...
Introduction Advantech’s PPC-3150/3170/3190 (15”/17”/19”) fanless panel PCs are powered by an Intel® Atom™ E3845 processor that delivers high-performance computing and supports a wide operating temperature (-20 ~ 60 0 °F) and wide power input °C/-4 ~ 14 range (9 ~ 32 V ).
(32 bit) Output Power 50 W 9 ~ 32 V , 6 A ~ 2 A Input Voltage Note! For information regarding the test conditions for the power consumption values presented above, please refer to Section 1.2.7. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Intel® HDD: 500G 2.5” SATA III Atom™ Windows 7 BurnIn Test 7.0 mSATA: mSATA 32G MLC 30 W E3845 (32 bit) I/O: 4 x COM RS-232 loopback, 2M 1.91G 1 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Dimensions PPC-3150-RE4A PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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PPC-3150-XE4B Series 158.13 392.26 379.4 Unit: mm Figure 1.1 PPC-3150 Dimensions Warning! To prevent personal injury and product damage, always use suitable mounting apparatus. VESA screw specifications: Type: M4; Screw depth: 8 mm PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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PPC-3170-RE4AE PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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PPC-3170-xE4B Series 184.71 75.00 437.00 425.00 Unit: mm Figure 1.2 PPC-3170 Dimensions Warning! To prevent personal injury and product damage, always use suitable mounting apparatus. VESA screw specifications: Type: M4; Screw depth: 8 mm PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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PPC-3190-RE4AE PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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PPC-3190-xE4B Series 178.79 75.00 454.00 442.00 Figure 1.3 PPC-3190 Dimensions Warning! To prevent personal injury and product damage, always use suitable mounting apparatus. VESA screw specifications: Type: M4; Screw depth: 8 mm PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Before setting up the PPC-3150/3170/3190 panel PC, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the functions and locations of the controls, drives, connectors, and ports (as shown in the figures below). When placed upright on the desktop, the PPC-3150/ 3170/3190 panel PC should appear as shown in Fig. 2.1.
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Figure 2.2 PPC-31x0-xE4B Series Front Panel Figure 2.3 Side and Rear View Antenna holes Panel mount hook holes Speakers (right and left) CPU heatsink Optional module expansion slot Note! VESA screw specifications: Type: M4; Screw depth: 8 mm PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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B: Line-Out/Mic-In H: Power button C: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet I: DC jack and AT/ATX switch D: Displayport J: VGA E: 2 x RS-232 K: 1 x USB 3.0 and 3 x USB 2.0 F: Isolated RS-422/485 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Installation Procedures 2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cable The PPC-3150/3170/3190 panel PC features a DC power socket (9 ~ 32 V). When connecting the power cable, hold the cable at the plug end. Follow the procedures outlined below to ensure correct setup.
Memory Card Installation Remove the 11 screws (circled in red) and take out the four plugs (circled in yel- low) from the rear cover to remove the rear cover (see Figs. 2.6 and 2.7). Figure 2.6 Figure 2.7 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Insert the memory card into the slot (highlighted in the red square in Fig. 2.9). Retrieve the thermal pad provided in the accessory box and install it directly atop the memory card and CPU. Then replace the heatsink. Figure 2.9 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Follow Step 1 of Section 2.3 to remove the rear cover (see Figs. 2.6 and 2.7). Remove the four screws (circled in red) to remove the VESA mount plate (see Fig. 2.10). Figure 2.10 Remove the four screws (circled in red in Fig. 2.11) to remove the HDD cover. Figure 2.11 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Retrieve four screws from the accessory box and use them to affix the HDD to the HDD bracket (see Fig. 2.12). Then retrieve the HDD data cable from the accessory box and connect it to the HDD. The assembled HDD module is shown in Fig. 2.13. Figure 2.12 Figure 2.13 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
HDD data cable to the mainboard (see Fig. 2.14). Figure 2.14 Mini SATA Installation Follow Steps 1 and 2 of Section 2.4 to remove the rear cover and VESA mount plate. The disassembled machine should appear as shown in Fig. 2.15. Figure 2.15 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(see Fig. 2.17) provided in the accessory box. Then retrieve the thermal pad provided in the accessory box and install it atop the mini SATA card (see Figs. 2.18 and 2.19). Figure 2.17 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.18 Figure 2.19 Replace the VESA mount plate and rear cover and secure with screws. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Follow Steps 1 and 2 of Section 2.4 to remove the rear cover and VESA mount plate. The disassembled machine should appear as shown in Fig. 2.20. Figure 2.20 Affix the wireless LAN card to the bracket using the screws provided with the Wi-Fi module (model name: PPC-WLAN-C1E). Figure 2.21 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.22 Insert the wireless LAN card into the appropriate mainboard slot. Figure 2.23 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Connect the cables of the wireless LAN card to the antenna holder. Note the installation direction of the cable end and nut/washer. Figure 2.24 Secure the assembled antenna holder to the top of the panel PC. Then connect the cables to the wireless LAN card (see Fig. 2.26). Figure 2.25 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(see Fig. 2.27) for the antenna connectors. Then replace the rear cover and secure in place using screws. Finally, attach the antennas to the two antenna connectors located at the top of the panel (see Fig. 2.28). Figure 2.27 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.28 Note! The wireless LAN card shown in the above images to demonstrate the installation procedures is the PPC-WLAN-C1E Wi-Fi module produced by Advantech. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Remove the card slot shield and insert the card (see Fig. 2.30). Secure the card in place using two screws. Then replace the rear cover. Figure 2.30 Note! The PPC-3150/3170/3190 panel PCs support riser cards with maximum dimension of 176 x 107 mm. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Located at the rear of the panel PC is an AT/ATX function switch that allows users to choose between AT/ATX mode without removing the rear cover (see Figs. 2.31 and 2.32). Figure 2.31 ATX Mode Figure 2.32 AT Mode PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Install the panel PC in the cabinet and retrieve the wall mount hooks. Insert the wall mount hooks into the bezel holes, following the direction arrows above. Secure the wall mount hooks to the wall mount bracket using screws. Figure 2.33 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
2.10 Optional Module Installation The PPC-3150/3170/3190 supports four optional modules: USB module, CFast mod- ule, CF module, and COM module (see Fig. 2.34). Detailed installation instructions are provided below. USB Module CFast Module CF Module COM Module Figure 2.34 A. CFast Module Installation Remove the 11 screws (circled in red) and take out the four plugs (circled in yel- low) from the rear cover to remove the rear cover (see Figs.
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Figure 2.36 Remove the four screws (circled in red) on the VESA mount plate (see Fig. 2.37). Figure 2.37 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Then insert the tray in the direction shown in Fig.2.39 (2) and connect the red SATA cable (3). The assembled CFast module should appear as shown in Fig. 2.40. Note! The CFast module should be below the metal tray when installed. Figure 2.39 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.40 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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ATX board in the position circled in red in Fig. 2.41. Then use a screw to secure the mini SATA to the SATA micro ATX board (the position is indicated with a red rectangle in Fig. 2.42). Figure 2.41 Figure 2.42 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Replace the VESA mount plate (as shown in Fig. 2.45) and secure in place using four screws. Finally, replace the rear cover. Note! Retain the two screws removed from VESA mount plate to enable future installation of an mSATA module. Figure 2.44 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.45 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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The assembled CF module should appear as shown in Fig. 2.47. Note! The CF module should be above the metal tray when installed. Figure 2.46 Figure 2.47 Follow Step 5 of Subsection A to affix the mini-SATA drive to the SATA board. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(see Fig. 2.48). Figure 2.48 Follow Step 7 of Subsection A to affix the VESA mount plate (see Fig. 2.49) and replace the rear cover to complete the installation. Figure 2.49 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and secure with a cable tie (see Fig. 2.50). Figure 2.50 Replace the VESA mount plate (as shown in Fig. 2.51) and secure in place using four screws. Then replace the rear cover to complete the installation. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Figure 2.51 Note! Installed USB devices must not exceed a length of 65 mm (see Fig 2.52). 65mm Figure 2.52 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(see Fig. 2.53). GPIO COM4 COM5 Figure 2.53 Replace the VESA mount plate (as shown in Fig. 2.54) and secure in place using four screws. Then replace the rear cover to complete the installation. Figure 2.54 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Remove the two screws on the riser card and the screw on the expansion slot shield (see Fig. 2.56) to retrieve the expansion slot shield. Figure 2.55 Remove the two COM connectors from the module case and affix them to the expansion slot shield (as shown in Fig. 2.55). PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(see Fig. 2.57). GPIO COM4 COM5 Figure 2.56 Replace the VESA mount plate (as shown in Fig. 2.58) and secure in place using four screws. Then replace the rear cover to complete the installation. Figure 2.57 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
CN31 Isolated COM CN32 Input power CN33 Power button CN34 GPIO CN35 SMBus CN37 Driving board CN38/39 COM 4/COM 5 CN40 USB hub (select by switch) ATX/AT switch Clear CMOS JP2/JP3 LCD power selection SATA1 SATA 1 PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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CN26 COM1/2 RI Type Selection (1-3)/(2-4) P11/P12 COM 2/COM 1 RI Default (3-5)/(4-6) P13/P14 COM 2/COM 1 5V (7-9)/(8-10) P15/P16 COM 2/COM 1 12V AT/ATX Selection ATX power Default AT power PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
COM 2 does not support Ring function. CN38 & 39 (Internal) GPIO (Internal) COM 1 COM 2 /COM 4 & COM 5 /DI/O GPIO4 GPIO0 GPIO5 GPIO1 GPIO6 GPIO2 GPIO7 Ring or 5V/12V input For UPS Ring GPIO3 +5V/- +5V/- PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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(configurable via the BIOS Setup Utility). RS-422 RS-485 UART RS-485 Auto Flow Control COM 3 supports RS-485 auto-flow control function. When RS-485 auto-flow control function is enabled, it will drive the RTS# pin to high or low. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Note! Before installing Windows 8.x or Android OS, the BIOS settings must be configured as explained in page 60; otherwise, the installation will fail. If installing Windows 7, the BIOS settings do not need to be changed. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
TXE HMRFPO to Enabled. Restart the computer. Execute AFUDOS 8211BIOS.bin /P /B /N /X /ME. Power on the system again after it powers off. The BIOS settings will be updated. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
When the system is powered on, press the <Del> button to enter BIOS Setup Utility. After adjusting the configuration settings, press <F4> to save and exit; otherwise the settings will not be saved in the BIOS. 4.2.3 LCD Brightness Adjustment Click on Host Bridge in the Chipset tab. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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The LCD Brightness Control function is set to Manual by default, which allows users to adjust the brightness according to their preference. In the Brightness Control submenu click on the Brightness Manual Control item and choose from six brightness levels. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
4.2.4 COM3 Mode Selection (RS422/RS485) Click on Super IO Configuration in the Advanced tab. Click on Serial Port 3 Configuration to access the submenu, then select COM Port Mode to set the COM3 operation mode. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
4.2.5 COM3 RS485 Terminal Selection Click on Super IO Configuration in the Advanced tab. In the Serial Port 3 Configuration submenu, set the COM3 Terminal option to Enabled. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
4.2.6 Wake on LAN Click on South Bridge in the Chipset tab. Set the Wake-on-Function function to Enabled. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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A. Wake-on-LAN in Windows 7 Right-click Computer and select “Manage” to open the Computer Management window. Click Device Manager and select “Network Adapters”. Right-click the desired LAN port and select “Properties” to open the Intel GBE Network Controller Prop- erties window. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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Wake-on-Link checkbox is ticked. Click OK to save the settings and exit the pop-up menu. B. Wake-on-LAN in Windows 8 Right-click Computer and select “Manage” to open the Computer Management window. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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LAN port and select “Properties” to open the Intel GBE Network Controller Prop- erties window. Click on the Power Management tab in the Intel GBE Network Controller Prop- erties window and ensure that the Wake-on-Link checkbox is ticked. Click OK to save the settings and exit the pop-up menu. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
4.2.7 AT & ATX Setup Click on South Bridge in the Chipset tab. In the Restore AC Power Loss submenu, set the Power On function as “AT” and the Power Off function as “ATX”. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
Click on South Bridge in the Chipset tab. Use the OS Selection feature to set the system OS. Note! The system OS is configured as Windows 7 by default. The OS Selection settings must be reconfigured if installing Windows 8.X or Android OS. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
SATA Mode Selection Click on IDE Configuration in the Advanced tab. Note! The default setting is AHCI Mode. This can only be changed to IDE Mode when a CF module is installed. Configure the SATA Mode settings. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
The Boot Option Filter feature is set as “Legacy only” by default. The “UEFI only” option is only available for Windows 7 (64 bit) or Windows 8.x (64 bit). If a UEFI (32 bit) OS is required, the BIOS settings must be updated. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
(This riser card is only supported by PPC-3170 and PPC-3190.) The 969K821120E PCIe x1-to-PCIe x1 slot provided in the accessory box is shown below. (This riser card is only supported by PPC-3150.) The default 969K821130E PCIe x1-to-PCI slot is shown below. (This riser card is only supported by PPC-3150.)
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The total load current supported by the PCI expansion slot is listed below. 12 V 0.5 A 3.3 V -12 V 0.1A The total output power for 12V, 5V, 3.3V, and -12V should not exceed 25 W. PPC-3150/3170/3190 User Manual...
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