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User Manual PPC-615W/618W/621W 15.6''/18.5''/21.5'' Configurable Panel PC Chassis with Selectable Mini-ITX Motherboard...
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The documentation and software included with this product are copyrighted 2022 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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Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com to obtain the latest product information. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
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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-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any state- ments contained herein. 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. Warning message for using product in ITE environment Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
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Battery Information Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of in unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with your local regulations. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
615W/618W/621W supports a selection of Mini-iTX motherboards to satisfy diverse customer requirements regarding price and functionality. PPC-615W/618W/621W also features a true flat bezel to meet market demands for a stylish design, as well as an additional reservation port and expansion slot to accom- modate various applications.
1.2.2 General Specifications PPC-615W/618W/621W 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay (PPC-615W) Storage 2 x 2.5" SATA HDD bay (PPC-618W/621W) 2x WLAN antenna ports 1 x DC-IN 1 x Power switch 1 x Reserved ports 1 x PPC-MB-XXXX I/O port Chassis Features...
External View The front of PPC-615W/618W/621W is a flat panel LCD screen enclosed in an alumi- num frame. (When placed upright on a desk, the PPC-615W/618W/621W front panel appears as shown below.) PPC-615W/618W/621W Off (S3, S4, S5): orange; On (S0): blue 1.
Dimensions Unit: mm CUT OUT Figure 1.1 PPC-615W Dimensions PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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CUT OUT Figure 1.2 PPC-618W Dimensions PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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CUT OUT Figure 1.3 PPC-621W Dimensions PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Fixed VESA screw specification: M4; screw depth: 8 mm/0.31 in (Max) Warning! Use suitable mounting apparatus to avoid risk of injury. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
ESD from damaging the board or causing personal injury. Note! Refer to Chapter 1.3 (Chassis Comparison) to determine the chassis type, then refer to Chapters 2.3 and 2.4 (for PPC-615W/618W/621W) for the installation guidelines. Warning! Failure to take appropriate ESD precautions during maintenance may result in permanent damage to the PPC and severe injury to the user.
2.2.2 CPU Cooler Installation Using four screws, affix the cooler onto the motherboard. Then connect the cable to the motherboard. (Refer to the datasheet when selecting the CPU cooler. The cooler must be purchased separately.) PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
45° When the card is in the slot, apply firm pressure to the card until the clamps on the side click and lock the card into place. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
2.2.4 Motherboard Installation Remove the screw from the back cover to open it. Remove the screws to open the reinforcing plate. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install the motherboard IO, and disassemble the DB9 port as required. Adjust the motherboard’s jumper settings. M/B1: PPC-MB-610 PPC-621W+PPC-MB-610 Setting JP(1-2) JP(1-2) JP(1-2) JP(1-2) PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install M.2. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install the motherboard and insert the cable into the motherboard. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install the power cable (SATA cable will not be installed for PPC-615W tempo- rarily). Install the COM wire and attach the hexagon screws at the IO. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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PPC-615W+PPC-MB-8260 Setting JP(1-2), JP(3-4) JP(2-3) JP(1-2) JP(2-3) Install the motherboard and plug in the cable. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Plug in the power cable. Plug in the DB9 cable. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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The pin definition of PPC-MB-8260 is as follows. COM3 COM4 COM5 PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Paste a sticker on the I/O port according to the wiring. Install CPU and memory (use PPC-MB-610). Connect the system fan to the motherboard (use PPC-MB-610). PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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PPC-618W/621W PPC-615W Installs SATA cable first (use PPC-MB-610). PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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PPC-615W Installs the system fan and plug the SATA cable into the cable clip. Fix the reinforcing plate. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install the expansion card. Put back the back cover. Install the wireless network card Install the wireless network card on the motherboard. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Install the antenna adapter cable on the bracket, and then install the bracket on the wireless network card. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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After installing the reinforcing plate, remove the antenna hole plug, and install the back cover and the attached antenna. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Remove the HDD bracket. Place the HDD into the HDD bracket and affix it into place. Lock the HDD bracket into the machine and connect the cable. Refer to the previous section to install the reinforcing plate and rear cover. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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PPC-618W/621W Take out the HDD extraction box and put the HDD into it. Fix the HDD on the extraction box with screws. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Press the position in the red box to push in the HDD, and then close the clip. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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PPC-618W/621W It is recommended to use SSD to support hot-swapping. The BIOS settings are as follows: Go to PCH-IO Configuration in Chipset. Go to SATA And RST Configuration under PCH-IO Configuration. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Set the Hot Plug to "Enabled". Press F4 to save and exit. After logging into the operating system, you can select the HDD to be removed in the lower right corner. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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6. You can remove the HDD after seeing the following prompt. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
2.2.6 Expansion Card Installation Insert the PCI riser card (included in the PPC-615W/618W/621W accessory box) into the slot and affix it in place using two screws. One PCIe x 4 and two PCI riser cards are provided in the PPC-615W/618W/621W accessory box, allowing users to customize the system according to their requirements.
2.2.7 Graphic card Installation (Only for PPC-MB-6X0(U)) The following uses PPC-615W + PPC-MB-610 + SKY-QUAD-P2200-BLK for demon- stration. Unscrew the riser card screw to replace the riser card (9693BE20000). Install the graphic card into the PCIe slot and lock the screws.
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Attach the support frame with screws (only for PPC-618W/621W). Reinstall the back cover to complete the installation. Note! For PPC-615W/618W/621W, you need to change BIOS setting, other- wise only the external graphic card will be displayed, the integrated graphics card will not be displayed.
2.2.8 TPM Module Installation (Only for PPC-MB-6X0(U)) Lock the TPM board. Connect the cable to TPM. (Notice the first pin) PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Connect the cable to TPM. (Notice the first pin) PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Drill two pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall. Align the wall mount plate screw holes with the pilot holes. Secure the mount plate to the wall by inserting screws into the two pilot holes and tightening them. Figure 2.1 Wall Mount Plate PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Warning! Ensure that the thread depth of the screws on the rear panel does not exceed 4 mm (.15 in). Assurez-vous que la profondeur du filetage des vis sur le panneau arrière ne dépasse pas 4 mm (.15 in). PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Figure 2.3 Mounting the Panel PC on a Wall Secure the panel PC in place by tightening screws in the wall mount bracket. Figure 2.4 Securing the Panel PC PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
2.3.2 Arm Mounting PPC-615W/618W/621W can be mounted on a VESA-compliant arm mount with a 100 mm (3.93 in) interface pad. To affix the panel PC to an arm mount, follow the steps below. Refer to the mounting arm installation instructions to correctly mount the arm onto the surface as a base.
Use four M4 x 8L screws to affix the VESA bracket to the panel PC. Users can choose between a 75 x 75 mm (2.95 x 2.95 in) or 100 x 100 mm (3.93 x 3.93 in) VESA mount according to their requirements. Figure 2.6 VESA Mount Screw Holes PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Use the four M4 x 8L screws to secure the base plate to the mount stand. Figure 2.7 Securing the VESA Mount Base Use four M4 x 6L screws to secure the mount stand to the VESA mount bracket. Figure 2.8 Securing the VESA Mount Bracket PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Use one M4 x 5L screw to secure the stand mount hinge cover. Figure 2.9 Securing the Stand Mount Hinge Cover Figure 2.10 Completed Stand Mount PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Put the machine into the cabinet and get the wall mount brackets. Panel mount bracket Fix the machine in place by tightening the screws. Panel mount bracket Replace the plastic plugs according to the arrow and hookup machine. Screw Fix the machine in place by tightening the screws. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Users can independently complete the panel wall mount installation by following the quick installation procedures listed below. Loosen the two screws at the base (see the figure below). Push the machine into a gap in the wall. The spring hook will lock the machine into the wall. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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Note! According to the quick installation guide, the recommended mount thick- ness is no more than 2 mm (0.079 in). For other situations, the recom- mended thickness is 6 mm or less (0.236 in). PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Install the PPC system into the cabinet. Figure 2.11 Cabinet Installation a. Connect the cabinet to the earth/ground. b. Embed null PPC system into the cabinet without any I/O cable and power. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
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AWG/ 0.75mm2 and connecting to earth of building. Ensure that the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to a power outlet. By means of a power cord connected to a socket- outlet with earthing connection. PPC-615W/618W/621W User Manual...
Riser Card Introduction A.1.1 PPCB-003 PCI Riser Card The total current load provided by the PPC-615W/618W/621W PCI slot does not exceed 20 W. Additional details are provided below. -12 V 0.1A +12 V 0.5A +5 V +3.3 V 2.5A +3.3 VSB 0.25A...
A.1.3 EAMB-BE02 2x PCIe x 1 Riser Card The total current load provided by the PPC-615W/618W/621W PCIe slot does not exceed 25 W. Additional details are provided below. +12 V 2.1A +3.3 V +3.3 VSB 0.375A A.1.4 EAMB-BE03 1 x PCIe x 1+1 x PCI Riser Card The total current load provided by the PPC-615W/618W/621W PCIe and PCI slot does not exceed 25 W.
A.1.5 EAMB-BE17 2 x PCIe x 8 Riser Card (for PPC-MB-6X0(U) only) The total current load provided by the PPC-615W/618W/621W PCIe slot does not exceed 25 W. Additional details are provided below. +12 V 2.1A +3.3 V +3.3 VSB 0.375A A.1.6...
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