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PPC12-427 IP65-Certified 12-inch Panel PC with ® Intel Atom™ E3900 processor and PCAP Touchscreen Product Manual WinSystems, Inc. | 715 Stadium Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011 | 817-274-7553 | info@winsystems.com | www.winsystems.com...
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Copyright 2020, WINSYSTEMS, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of WINSYSTEMS, Inc. The information in the document is subject to change without notice. The information furnished by WINSYSTEMS, Inc.
(including cable drawings and pinouts) that can be used with your PPC12-427. Functionality The PPC12-427 is a rugged, 12.1-inch panel PC featuring the latest generation Intel Apollo Lake-I SOC processor. This full-featured panel PC supports three independent video displays, one LVDS output to the 12.1-inch panel PC, two additional DisplayPorts,...
Mini PCIe socket (with mSATA support) and WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 interface. For additional enclosure expansion options, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. The PPC12-427 computer supports up to 8 GB of socketed SODIMM DDR3L Error Correcting Code (ECC) SDRAM. Features The PPC12-427 provides the following features.
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2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports • 9x USB 2.0 ports – 4x USB 2.0 available on USB header – 2x USB 2.0 on WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 – 1x USB 2.0 on M.2 – 1x USB 2.0 on Mini PCIe card –...
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IP65 Rating The cutout material must be sufficiently rigid to compress the supplied gasket across the entire width of the PPC12-427’s mounting bezel. WINSYSTEMS’ Engineering team is available to review and assist with mounting solution design. Please contact our Applications Engineering group to schedule on consultation.
IoT markets. The WINSYSTEMS PPC12-427 features a dual or quad-core processor and up to 8 GB of socketed SODIMM DDR3L ECC SDRAM. The panel PC includes an mSATA socket and optional soldered down eMMC device for solid state storage of operating systems and applications.
PPC12-427/Specifications The PPC12-427 has expansion capabilities via a M.2 Socket 1 with E key, Mini PCIe socket (with mSATA support) and WINSYSTEMS Modular IO80 interface. The PPC12-427 meets IP65 rating contingent upon the cutout material being sufficiently rigid to compress the supplied gasket across the entire width of the PPC12-427’s mounting bezel.
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Requires airflow and high temperature grade DRAM. b. The cutout material must be sufficiently rigid to compress the supplied gasket across the entire width of the PPC12-427’s mounting bezel. WINSYSTEMS’ Engi- neering team is available to review and assist with mounting solution design.
PPC12-427/Configuration Configuration This section describes the PPC12-427 components and configuration. Component Layout 7.1.1 Front Panel Connectors View Power 2x USB 3.1 button Power 2x ENET Gen 1 2x USB 2.0 2x DisplayPort Figure 2. Front panel connectors NOTE Configuration shown includes Power button module ADP-PS-433 and dual USB module ADP-USB-445.
7.1.2 Attached Embedded Computer Top View The removable rear plate on the embedded computer provides access to the top view headers. Additionally, a WINSYSTEMS Front Panel Expansion Module can support connectors such as USB 2.0, serial ports, and analog to digital (ADC) (the default module is dual USB 2.0 Type A connectors (ADP-USB-445).
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PPC12-427/Configuration Table 2: Top view components Item Description Reference Legacy RS232 Header page 23 HD Audio Header page 23 SATA 6Gb/s Port page 26 Serial Ports (RS232/422/485) Header page 24 GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output Header page 27 LVDS Data and Backlight Header...
PPC12-427/Configuration Panel PC Mounting Options WINSYSTEMS PPC12-427 provides six (6) mounting holes on the back of the panel PC bezel. Figure 5. Back bezel For mounting in a wall, plate, or enclosure, follow the exploded view diagram in Figure 6. Mechanical cutout dimensions are available on page 42.
The WDT is controlled through a set of virtual registers that are exposed to Apollo Lake applications by the EC on the PPC12-427. The WDT can be programmed to count in either seconds or minutes; it has a minimum granularity of 1 second, and a maximum granularity of 255 minutes.
PPC12-427/Configuration System Management Software The system management software for the PPC12-427 consists of a set of library functions and example applications that demonstrate the functionality of the system management software. The software is available for both Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux.
Matching Connector • Samtec TW series 2.00 mm flex stack Part Number: TW-10-03-F-D-280-SM-A 7.6.3 J8 - External Battery Header (Internal) An external battery connected to the PPC12-427 provides standby power for the real-time clock. Layout and Pin Reference Name VBAT Connector •...
PPC12-427/Configuration Matching Connector • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 2-pin Part Number: DF13C-2S-1.25C 7.6.4 J7 - SATA Power Header (Internal) Power is supplied to the SATA device via the connector at J7. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name +12V SB +5V SB Connector •...
Part Number: DF13C-2S-1.25C 7.6.6 J6 - LVDS Data and Backlight Header (Internal) The PPC12-427 utilizes the single channel LVDS connector and displays video to the 12.1-inch TFT-LCD panel. This 12.1 panel supports 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz resolution, 24 bit (8 bits per pixel (bpp)).
PPC12-427/Configuration Part Number: DF13EA-30DP-1.25V(51) Matching Connectors • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm double row 30-pin Part Number: DF13-30DS-1.25C 7.6.7 J504 - USB Touchscreen Header (Internal) J504 provides plug-and-play support for a USB touchscreen. Aside from a simpler and faster interface, it also provides power within the USB cable, eliminating the need for a separate, dedicated cable to power the touchscreen.
7.6.11 J1 - Legacy RS232 Header (Internal) The legacy RS232 header provides port IO addresses defined in the original PC specification. The legacy UART allows software originally designed for older PCs to function on the PPC12-427. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 23...
PPC12-427/Configuration Layout and Pin Reference Diagram Name Name Connector • Molex Milli-Grid header, shrouded with locking window Part Number: 87832-1006 Matching Connectors • Molex Milli-Grid receptacles (with locking ramp) Part Number: 51110-1060 Warning Do not use receptacle with center polarization key.
ADP-USB-445. J10 is not accessible when using the dual USB Type A Flex-IO Module (ADP-USB-445). For alternative front panel input/output options such as analog to digital signals, COM ports, or GPIO, contact a WINSYSTEMS Applications Engineer at +1-817-274-7553. Layout and Pin Reference...
PPC12-427/Configuration Part Number: 51110-0860 Warning Do not use receptacle with center polarization key. 7.6.14 J17 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports J17 provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A ports. These ports supply 1A maximum continuous current per channel and 5 Gbps transfer speeds.
PPC12-427/Configuration Matching Connector • Standard Gigabit Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors 7.6.18 J5 - GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output Header (Internal) The PPC12-427 supplies eight 5V-tolerant GPIO lines with rising/falling edge event sense interrupt generation. Layout and Pin Reference Name Name GPIO_0...
PPC12-427/Configuration 7.6.19 J14 - Analog Inputs (Analog to Digital) Header (Internal) Layout and Pin Reference Name ADC_CH0 ADC_CH1 Connector • Hirose DF13 series 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4P-1.25V (51) Matching Connector • Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 4-pin Part Number: DF13C-4S-1.25C v1.0...
7.6.22 J501 - Mini PCIe (with mSATA Support) (Internal) The PPC12-427 Mini PCIe socket supports a variety of peripherals as available in this format. Though the sockets support other devices, they are most often used to add mSATA SSD, wireless Ethernet cards from Broadcom, Foxconn (Atheros), or others.
If the EC_LED is toggling, the chip is in full on running state. If the EC_LED is not toggling, then the chip has entered the programmed sleep state. BIOS Functionality The PPC12-427 BIOS settings and option descriptions can be found in our supplemental PPC12-427 BIOS Manual. Software Description This section provides details on the AMI BIOS components to be used in the implementation of the PPC12-427 BIOS firmware.
PPC12-427/BIOS Functionality 8.1.3 Software Design Specification: Boot Device Configuration The BIOS supports booting an OS from the following devices: • USB mass storage device • mSATA MiniCard • Serial ATA (SATA) device • eMMC • Network boot - PXE 8.1.4 Software Design Specification: BIOS Update Mechanisms The BIOS supports the following update mechanisms: •...
1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the BIOS update program into a USB socket on the PPC12-427 platform. 2. Turn on the PPC12-427 and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
PPC12-427/BIOS Functionality 5. Press Enter. The PPC12-427 executes the built-in UEFI shell, and displays a list of attached storage devices. The USB flash drive shows up in the list; depending on other boot devices attached, it may be listed as fs0, fs1, etc.
1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the EC update program into a USB socket on the PPC12-427 platform. 2. Turn on the PPC12-427 and press the ESC or DEL key during the boot process, which starts the BIOS setup utility.
BAT-LPC-BR2330 J8 - External Battery Header on Hirose DF13C 1.25 mm 2-pin page 19 Standoff kits are available and recommended for use with the PPC12-427. The following table lists the items contained in each kit. Table 5: Standoff kits Component...
PPC12-427/Software Drivers 10. Software Drivers Go to www.winsystems.com for information on available software drivers. v1.0 www.winsystems.com Page 37...
The PPC12-427 requires 10V to 50V to operate. Verify the power connections. Incorrect voltages can cause catastrophic damage. The PPC12-427 has a single power connector at J20. A single 10V-50V DC input and ground is required to power the panel PC.
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Mounting and Protecting the PPC12-427 The PPC12-427 panel PC adheres to safe mounting and protecting practices. At no time should the motherboard inside of the PPC12-427 be removed for any reason. Improper removal can result in damage to the processor and doing so will void the PPC12-427 warranty.
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BGA to tear away from the printed circuit board. Avoid cutting the PPC12-427—Never use star washers or any fastening hardware that cut into the PPC12-427. Use appropriate tools—Always use tools that are appropriate for working with small hardware.
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