Advantech PPC-A84 User Manual
PPC-A84
NS GXm processor-based
Panel PC with 8.4" LCD flat
panel display
User's Manual
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This document is copyrighted June, 2000 by Advantech Co., Ltd.
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All brand and product named mentioned herein are trademarks or
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Part No. 2008A84000
1st Edition Printed in T aiwan June 2000
FCC Class B notes
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning: Any changes or modifications made to the
equipment which are not expressly approved by
the relevant standards authority could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
Packing List
Before you begin system installation, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• PPC-A84
• User's manual
• Accessories for PPC-A84
- External FDD flat cable for FDD (34-pin)
- External IDE cable for HDD or CD-ROM (40-pin)
- Power cable for external FDD or IDE device (4-pin)
- DC Power inlet cable (180 cm)
- Assembly mounting screws
- "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disk
- Hard drive disk carrier and connector
- Male contact pin x 3 and female contact pin x 3
- A pair of DC power insulators with hood
If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
Note: If the unit you bought is basic system (ie. without
a hard driver), you will find a HDD carrier kit in the
accessory box.
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at w ww.advantech.com.tw where
you can find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's
customer service center for technical support if you need
additional assistance. Please have the following information
ready before you call:
• Product name and serial number
• Description of your peripheral attachments
• Description of your software (operating system, version,
application software, etc.)
• A complete description of the problem
• The exact wording of any error messages
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this installation reference guide for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet or DC adapter before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a
damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it
or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. These is no openings on the enclosure. Please keep it in air convection environment. Protect the equipment from overheating.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10 . All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11 . If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12 . Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should
be opened only by qualified service personnel.
13 . If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the installation reference guide.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14 . DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE
THE EQUIPMENT.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 7041:1982 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.
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1 . Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2 . Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein
angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6 . Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor
überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht
abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9 . Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen
kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10 . Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu
beachten.
11 . Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie
es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung
eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12 . Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder
Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw.
elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13 . Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elek-
trischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet
werden.
14 . Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu
trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend
funktioni ert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung
erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15 . Bitte lassen Sie das Gerät nicht unbehehrt hinten unter -20° C (-4° F)
oder oben 60° C (140° F), weil diesen Temperaturen das Gerät
zerstören könten.
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
1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ............................................................... 3
General ........................................................................... 3
Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821)............................ 3
LCD Specification .......................................................... 4
DC input power supply module (12volt or 24volt) .......... 5
PCMCIA module (Optional) .......................................... 6
Environmental specifications .......................................... 6
1.3 Front View .................................................................... 7
1.4 Dimensions................................................................... 8
1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion) ............................... 9
1. 6 Panel Mounting ......................................................... 1 0
1. 7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional) ...................... 11
Chapter 2 System Setup ......................................... 13
2. 1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC ................................ 1 4
2. 2 Preparing For First-time Usage .............................. 19
2. 3 Installation Procedures ............................................ 19
2.3.1 Connecting the power inlet cable (180 cm)..........19
2.3.2 Connecting the insulator to your power sources ..2 0
2.3.3 Installing a primary 2.5" HDD (plug-in) ...............23
2.3.4 Installing DRAM (SODIMM)..............................24
2. 4 Installing I/O Equipment ......................................... 2 5
2.4.1 Installing one external IDE (3.5" HDD/CD-ROM)
device and an external FDD ........................................25
2.4.2 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ..........................26
2.4.3 Mic-in, line-in, speaker out ..................................26
2.4.4 External VGA .....................................................27
2.4.5 Two serial COM ports.........................................27
2.4.6 USB ports............................................................27
2.4.7 Parallel port ........................................................28
2.4.8 Ethernet ...............................................................28
2. 5 How to Install Software to the HDD ...................... 2 9
2.5.1 Method 1: Use the Ethernet .................................29
2.5.2 Method 2: Use a FDD..........................................29
2.5.3 Method 3: Use the COM or parallel port .............29
2.5.4 Method 4: Use a 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM............29
2. 6 Running the BIOS Setup Program ......................... 3 0
2. 7 Installing System Software ....................................... 30
2. 8 Installing the Drivers ............................................... 31
Chapter 3 The Engine of PPC-A84 (PCM-5821)..... 33
3.1 Introduction................................................................34
3.2 Features...................................................................... 35
3. 3 Jumpers and Connectors ......................................... 36
3.3.1 Setting jumpers .....................................................3 6
3.3.2 Jumpers ................................................................37
3.3.3 Connectors ...........................................................38
3.3.4 Locating jumpers and connectors.........................39
3. 4 Wake on LAN Selection (Reserved) (JP1) ........... 41
3. 5 CMOS Clear (JP2) .................................................... 4 1
3. 6 Watchdog Timer Configuration ............................... 4 1
3.6.1W atchdog activity selection (JP2) .........................4 2
3.7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4,JP5) ... 4 2
3. 8 Buzzer enable (JP10) ................................................ 4 3
Chapter 4 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface....................45
4.1 Introduction................................................................46
4. 2 Installation of Ethernet Driver ................................ 46
4.2.1 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................4 7
4.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................5 0
4.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................53
4.3 Further Information .................................................. 55
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup.....................................57
5.1 Introduction................................................................ 58
5.1.1 Chipset..................................................................58
5.1.2 Display memory ...................................................58
5.1.3 Display types ........................................................58
5. 2 Installation of SVGA Driver..................................... 5 8
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................60
5.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................6 2
5.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................64
5.3 Further Information .................................................. 66
Chapter 6 Touchscreen .......................................... 67
6.1 Introduction................................................................ 68
6.1.1 General information ..............................................6 8
6.1.2 Specifications........................................................68
6. 2 Installation of Touchscreen Driver ......................... 6 8
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS ......................................6 9
6.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 95.............................7 0
6.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................7 2
6.2.4 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................74
Chapter 7 Audio Setup............................................ 77
7.1 Introduction................................................................ 78
7. 2 Installation of Audio Driver..................................... 7 8
7.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ..................................79
7.2.2 Installation for WINDOWS 98.............................8 2
7.2.3 Installation for WINDOWS NT ...........................84
7.3 Further Information .................................................. 86
Chapter 8 Award BIOS Setup ................................. 87
8. 1 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 8 8
8. 2 CMOS Setup Utility .................................................. 8 8
8. 3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................. 8 9
8.3.1 Hard Disk Configurations.....................................90
8. 4 BIOS Features Setup ............................................... 91
8. 5 Chipset Features Setup ............................................ 94
8. 6 Power Management Setup ....................................... 9 5
8. 7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ................................. 9 7
8. 8 Load BIOS Defaults .................................................. 9 8
8. 9 Load Setup Defaults .................................................. 9 9
8. 10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 99
8. 11 Password Setting ..................................................... 1 02
8. 12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................102
8. 1 3 Save and Exit Setup ................................................ 1 0 3
8. 1 4 Exit Without Saving ................................................1 0 3
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer . 105
A. 1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ...................... 1 0 6
Appendix B Full Disassembly Procedures.......... 109
B.1 Full Disassembly Procedures ................................ 110
Appendix C Pin Assignments............................... 117
C. 1 Inverter Power Connector (J1) ............................ 11 8
C. 2 Flat Panel Display Connector (J2) ........................ 11 8
C. 3 Primary IDE Connector (J3) ................................. 11 9
C. 4 Keyboard Connector (J4) ...................................... 1 20
C.5 Internal Touchscreen Connector(J5) .................. 121
C. 6 ComapctFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector
(CN2)...................................................................................122
C. 7 CD IN (CN3) ............................................................ 1 23
C. 8 Power Fan Power Connector (CN4) ..................... 1 23
C. 9 External KBT2 Connector (CN7) ........................124
C. 10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN8) ....................... 1 24
C.11 Power Switch Connector (CN10) ........................... 1 25
C. 12 Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) ..... 12 5
C.13 Power Test Connector (PS1) .................................. 1 26
C.14 COM2 ....................................................................... 127
C. 15 External IDE Connector ........................................ 1 28
C. 16 External Floopy Drive Connector ........................ 1 29
C. 17 External FDD and HDD Power Connector ......... 1 3 0
C.18 System I/O ports ..................................................... 1 30
Tables
Table 3-1: Jumpers and their functions .................................................................. 36
Table 3-2: Panel PC connectors .............................................................................. 37
Table 3-3: Wake-on LAN selection (JP1)................................................................ 38
T able 3-4: Clear CMOS/External RTC (JP2)............................................................. 39
Table 3-5: Watchdog activity selection (JP2) ......................................................... 41
T able 3-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3, JP4) ............................................. 41
Table 3-7: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP5) ..................................................... 41
Table 3-8: Buzzer enable (JP10)............................................................................. 42
Table C-1: Inverter power connector (J1) .............................................................118
Table C-2: Flat panel display connector (J2) .........................................................118
Table C-3: Primary IDE connector (J3) ...................................................................119
Table C-4: Keyboard Connector (J4) .................................................................... 120
Table C-5: Internal Touchscreen Connector (J5).................................................. 12 1
Table C-6: CompactFlash™ Disk Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) ..................... 122
T able C-7: CD IN (CN3) .......................................................................................... 123
Table C-8: Power Fan Power Connector (CN6) ................................................... 123
Table C-9: CPU Fan Power Connector (CN7) ....................................................... 124
Table C-10: CPU fan power connector (FAN1) .................................................... 124
Table C-11: Power Switch Connector (CN10) ...................................................... 125
Table C-12: Speaker and Microphone Connector (CN20) .................................... 125
Table C-13: Power Test Connector (PS1) ............................................................. 12 6
T able C-14: COM2.................................................................................................. 127
Table C-15: External IDE connector ...................................................................... 128
Table C-16: External floppy drive connector ........................................................ 129
Table C-17: External FDD and HDD Power Connector ......................................... 130
Table C-18: System I/O ports ................................................................................ 130
Figures
Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84 .................................................................... 7
Figure 1-2: Dimensions of the PPC-A84 ................................................................... 8
Figure 1-3: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes ................................... 9
Figure 1-4: Panel mounting...................................................................................... 10
Figure 1-5: Mounting with universal arm (I) .............................................................11
Figure 1-6: Mounting with universal arm (II) ........................................................... 12
Figure 1-7: Mounting with universal arm (III) .......................................................... 12
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC................................................................... 14
Figure 2-2: Top side view of the panel PC .............................................................. 1 5
Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC ................................................................... 16
Figure 2-4: I/O section of the panel PC ................................................................... 17
Figure 2-5: Install or remove the power supply,HDD drive,PCACIA module.......... 18
Figure 3-1: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (front side) .................. 39
Figure 3-2: Locating jumpers and connectors PCM-5821 (rear side) ................... 40
Figure 8-1: Setup program initial screen................................................................. 88
Figure 8-2: CMOS setup screen ............................................................................. 8 9
Figure 8-3: BIOS features setup screen ................................................................ 91
Figure 8-4: Chipset features setup screen ............................................................ 9 4
Figure 8-5: Power Management setup screen....................................................... 95
Figure 8-6: PNP/PCI configuration setup screen .................................................... 97
Figure 8-7: Load BIOS defaults screen .................................................................. 98
Figure 8-8: Integrated peripherals screen .............................................................. 9 9
Figure 8-9: Save and exit setup screen ............................................................... 103
Figure B-1: Disassembly steps 1 - 4 ..................................................................... 111
Figure B-2: Disassembly steps 5 - 7 .....................................................................113
Figure B-3: Disassembly steps 8 - 12 ...................................................................115
CHAPTER
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PPC-A84
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• Front View
• Dimensions
• Cutout Dimensions
• Panel Mounting
• Universal Mounting Arm
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1.1 Introduction
Advantech's PPC-A84 is a new generation 8.4" LCD panel PC with
NS GXm CPU. It is specially designed for HMI applications, such as
factory, machinery automation, transportation, and health care. The
PPC-A84 is designed with advanced breakthrough concepts. It is a
modularized PC within aluminum die-cast housing. When installed in
an open space, no fan is required. These powerful features assist
system integration, allowing more flexibility in applications.
Die-cast housing
The completely sealed housing protects the system in tough, harsh
environments. The die-cast housing also acts as a heat sink, to prevent
the system from overheating. The front panel is compliant with IP65
standard.
No ventilation hole
With a heat pipe for ventilation, the system’s MTBF has been extended. With no ventilation holes, the enclosure is completely sealed,
thereby protecting the system from dust
Modularized accessories
The power supply, HDD drive and PCMCIA module are easily
removable for maintenance or exchange. The modularized design
allows easier and quicker replacement of accessories.
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1.2 Specifications
General
• Construction: Aluminium die-cast housing with a plastic front
mask
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 271x 212 x 84.4 mm (10.67"x 8.35" x
3.32")
• Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
• Free air cooling cause no fan noise
• Resistive touchscreen friendly user interface
Standard SBC functions (PCM-5821)
• CPU: NS MediaGX™ MMX™ -Enhanced processor; on board
352 BGA package.
• Chipset: NS CX 5530 352-terminal BGA package; display sub-
system extensions for CRT/TFT LCD interface.
• BIOS: Award 256KB Flash memory; support LCD brightness
control, intellectual cooling fan control, PnP, suspend to disk/
memory, ACPI/APM sub-function, boot ROM, boot from CD-ROM
drive, boot from LS-120 and ZIP driver, on board health monitor
function; Y2K compliance.
• Battery: 3 V @ 195 mA Lithium battery for CMOS backup
• RAM: One 144-pin SODIMM socket, accepts 16 ~ 128 MB 3.3V
SODIMM module.
• PCI bus master IDE interface: Supports two channels. Each
channel can support two IDE devices with PIO mode 0 ~ 4, DMA
mode 0 ~ 2, and Ultra DMA33 simultaneously.
• Watchdog timer: Generates a system reset after an adjustable
period up to 62 seconds. Can be software enabled/disabled. Default
factory setting is disabled.
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• Audio chip: AD1819A, fully compliant AC 97 analog I/O compo-
nent,16-bit stereo full-duplex codec, audio interface for Microphone-in, line-in and speaker-out.
• PCI Ethernet chip: Realtek RTL8139 PCI local bus Ethernet
controller full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Base-T
specification. Supports both boot ROM function and software
drivers.
LCD Specification
• LCD Display type: 18 bits TFT 8.4"
• Display Mode: 64 gray scales, 256 K colors; Transmissive type.
• Max. resolution: 800 x 600
• Pixel size: 0.213mm x 0.213 mm
• View angle: 60 °
• Luminance: 120 cd/m²
• Temperature: 0 ~ 50 ° C
• Simultaneous mode: Yes
• LCD MTBF: 50,000 hours
• Backlight MTBF: 10,000 hours
Touchscreen
• Type of Touch Screen: Dynapro resistive touch sensor and Ronics
control board, drivers.
• Backing Panel: Chemical strengthened glass (4 times stronger than
non-strengthened glass to guard against breakage).
• Resolution: 1024 x 1024
• Contact Bunce: <10 ms
• Linearity: +/- 2%
• Light transmission: 72% @ 550 nm
• Chemical Resistance: Yes
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• Actuation force: 10 grams for stylus pen, 30-45 grams for finger
• Operating temperature: -20 ~ +60° C
• Controller: PS/2 interface
• Power consumption: +5 V @ 200 mA
• Software driver: Supports DOS, WINDOWS 95/98/NT 4.0
• Lifetime: More than 3 million touches
DC input power supply module (12volt or 24volt)
24 V Pwr Supply
Input voltage range
Input current
5 V 6 A 6 A
Output
Current
Efficiency
Operating temp.
Storage temp.
12 V 1 A 1 A
-12 V 0.3 A 0.3 A
5 V Standby 0.25 A 0.25 A
MTBF
12 V Pwr Supply
10.6 ~ 16.0 volt 19.0 ~ 30.0 volt
6 A 3 A
better than 73% better than 76%
0 ~ 50 C 0 ~ 50 C
-40 ~ 100 C -40 ~ 100 C
100,000 hr 100,000 hr
Notes: The 24VDC power module is standard, while the
12V
power module is optional upon the custom-
DC
ers' requrement.
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PCMCIA module (Optional)
• Chipset: TI PCI1225
• 1997 PC Card™ Standard Compliant
• Supports two PC Card or CardBus slots with hot insertion and
removal.
• Mixed-and-match 5 V/3.3 V 16-bit PC Cards and 3.3 V CardBus
slots
• PCI local bus specification revison 2.2 compliant
Note: The PCMCIA driver is an option which does not
come with the PPC-A84 system. For more information, contact your local dealer or our sales representative.
Environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40° C (32 ~104° F)
• Relative humidity: 0 ~ 95% RH (non-condensing), 40° C
• FCC Class B, CE approved
• Vibration:
10 ~ 18 Hz, 1.5 mm peak-to-peak displacement
18 ~ 500 Hz, 1 G acceleration
• Shock: 10 G peak acceleration ( 11 msec duration)
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1.3 Front View
The front view of the PPC-A84 is shown below:
Power
Indicator
Figure 1-1: Front view of the PPC-A84
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1.4 Dimensions
The PPC-A84 can be placed on a shelf or a table, or mounted into a
panel. Cutout panel dimensions are as follows:
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Figure 1-2: Dimensions of the PPC-A84
1.5 Cutout Dimensions(Suggestion)
The PPC-A84 will stand on a shelf or a table, or you can mount it into
a panel. Cutout panel dimensions are the following:
Figure 1-3: Dimensions of cutout and panel mounting holes
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1.6 Panel Mounting
If you decide to panel mount your PPC-A84, Please find four screws
and four nuts in the accessory box.
To mount the PPC-A84 into a panel:
1. Removed the four caps from the front mask.
2. Insert the screws from the front side into the holes and tighten
then with the nuts in the back side.
3. Put the four caps back to the front panel.
Note: T
he panel thickness should not exceed 10 mm.
Figure1-4: Panel mounting
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1.7 Universal Mounting Arm (Optional)
The universal arm of PPC-A84 allows you to easily cope with
different applications restrains while installing the system. Simply
grasp the PPC-A84, position it to remove glare, adjust to the most
comfortable viewing angle, fix it with screws and everything is done.
Suspend mounting :
With the universal arm, the PPC-A84 can be suspend mounted for
those applications with limit space, such as the computing applications in vehicles.
Figure 1-5: Mounting with universal arm ( I )
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Wall mounting :
The PPC-A84 can be mounted against the wall by using the
universal arm for those applications need convenient and ease
access, such as the warehousing and logistics.
Figure1-6: Mounting with universal arm (II)
Stand mounting :
The PPC-A84 can be held on the movable stand for those applications with mobility and flexibility considerations, such as the
bedside monitoring system in the hospitals.
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Figure1-7: Mounting with universal arm (III)
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CHAPTER
System Setup
• A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
• Preparing for First-time Usage
• Installation Procedure
• Installing I/O Equipment
• How to Install the software to HDD
• Running the BIOS Setup Program
• Installing the System Software
• Installing the Drivers
2.1 A Quick Tour of the Panel PC
Before you start to set up the panel PC, take a moment to become familiar
with the locations and purposes of the controls, drives, connectors and ports,
which are illustrated in the figures below.
When you place the panel PC upright on the desktop, its front panel appears
as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1: Front view of the panel PC
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When you look at the top side of the panel PC, you will see two door for DC
power supply, hard disk drive, and PCMCIA expansion sockets, as shown in
Fig. 2-2.
Figure 2-2: Top side view of the panel PC
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When you turn the panel PC around and look at its rear cover, you will find
the FDD/IDE expansion connectors located in the center side. These connectors are covered by a metal cover. The sunken I/O section is at the bottom
of the panel PC, as shown in Fig. 2-3 and Fig.2-4. (The I/O section includes
various I/O ports, including serial ports, parallel port, the Ethernet port, USB
ports, the microphone jack, and so on.)
a
b
c d e f
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Figure 2-3: Rear view of the panel PC
a. Heatsink
b. Power switch button
c. Power inlet connector
d. 34-pin FDD connector
e. 4-pin power connector for FDD/IDE devices
f. 40-pin IDE connector for 3.5" HDD or CD-ROM
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