
Spectra GmbH & Co. KG
About us
Year of foundation: 1982
Employees: 80
Company Profile:
Spectra GmbH & Co. KG stands both for "Industrial PC for Automation" and for "Automation with Industrial PC" according to the philosophy "powered by individuality". Every customer request is taylored individually and implemented with flexibility and experience, perfection and efficiency, quality and speed.
Product Portfolio:
- IPC SYSTEMS: Mini PC, Panel PC, Rack PC, individual and special developments
- IPC COMPONENTS: CPU-Cards, Mainboards, Embedded Boards, CPU, RAM, SSD, Displays, ...
- COMMUNICATION: Ethernet switches, routers, media converters, device servers, ...
- AUTOMATION: Panel PLC, PAC, IoT Controller, Fieldbus I/O, ...
Services:
- Technical consulting
- Delivery from stock
- Systems ready for operation
- Production from lot size 1
- Individualization
- Special development
Target Markets:
- Automation in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, equipment manufacturing
- measurement, control and regulation technology
- Image processing in manufacturing, quality assurance, artificial intelligence, ...
- Production, medicine, logistics, transport, buildings, security, digital signage, ...
Locations: Reutlingen (D), Winterthur (CH), Linz (AT)
Products & services

Spectra PowerBox 500
<b>Spectra PowerBox 530 – Ideal for powerful AI applications</b> Powerful AI applications are increasingly being run directly on the process. Embedded computers used in these high-performance applications must be extremely compact and robust. The Spectra PowerBox 530 series box PCs meet these requirements and are the ultimate solution for high-performance computing applications in limited space. Equipped with 14th generation Intel® processors (Raptor Lake) with up to 24 cores, they are state-of-the-art. NVIDIA RTX A4500 MXM graphics cards are used for excellent GPU performance, offering high graphics performance with low space requirements thanks to Ampere architecture, modern core technology and PCIe Gen4. The Spectra PowerBox 530 has two native Gigabit LAN ports. Expansion modules can be used to add four more 1 Gigabit or two super-fast 10 Gigabit LAN ports. Eight USB3.2 ports with 5 - 20 Gbps also ensure perfect connectivity. Up to 8 x COM, HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA as well as optional digital I/O and Power-over-Ethernet round off the range of versatile, individually configurable interfaces. Measuring just 260 x 200 x 85 mm, the Spectra PowerBox 530 requires less space than a DIN A4 sheet of paper. Thanks to its low height, it is also suitable for confined installation situations. The innovative cooling design improves system cooling with two independent heat pipe channels for the CPU and GPU in the solid aluminium housing cover with cooling fins. Last but not least, the Spectra PowerBox 530 can be easily integrated into existing IT and software environments thanks to the pre-installed Windows operating system – especially in Windows-based infrastructures, which are common in many companies.

Spectra PowerTwin Series
<b>PANEL PC OR MONITOR: READY TO RUN</b> User-friendly, industry-oriented, resource-efficient, repair- and maintenance-friendly: this describes the panel PCs and monitors of the Spectra PowerTwin series. The models are characterized by a modular design that supports individual assembly for different application scenarios in the industrial environment. They are based on a modular principle in which the two main components of a panel PC or monitor - the display and the system unit (PC or monitor module) - are designed as independent logical units. All components are compatible with each other and can be combined via a uniform plug-in connection system. Only the desired system unit has to be plugged into the display in the selected size and an individually assembled panel PC is "ready-to-run". The modular design guarantees problem-free, cost-efficient adaptation at any time. The very wide display selection includes display diagonals from 8.4" to 24" in the standard version. Sunreadable versions with UV-resistant H7 tempered glass are available in 8" to 19". Additional widescreen variants from 15" to 24" complete the range. The operating technology can also be chosen between multi-touch, analog resistive or without touch. The PC modules of the Spectra PowerTwin series offer a wide selection of processors, ranging from Intel® Atom™ to Core™ i of the 9th generation. In all variants, operation is fanless. All models are designed for use as operating and control platforms in industrial environments and guarantee reliable operation even under high mechanical and thermal environmental influences. The PowerTwin series is also suitable for industrial use due to its wide range voltage input from 9 to 48 VDC and the robust IP65 front.

UniStream Series
<b>HMI AND SPS IN ONE</b> For system integrators, compact all-in-one controllers offer a particularly convenient way to implement interactive control tasks. If the appropriate programming software is also included in the package, implementing the tasks is particularly easy. The All-in-One controllers of the UniStream series combine a touch display and the controller as well as numerous combinations of analog and digital inputs and outputs in a compact housing. Diagonals of 5", 7" and 10" are available for the touch displays. A highlight is the modern, user-friendly, graphically oriented programming software UniLogic® Studio, which is included free of charge with the purchase. This software package is used to program both the HMI and the controller. This considerably reduces both the purchase costs and the programming effort. If the number of integrated I/Os is not sufficient, it can be expanded via Ethernet to a total of 2,048 remote I/Os. Additional fieldbus components from other manufacturers are easily integrated via Modbus RTU/TCP or CANopen. A special feature of the UniStream series is the support of the MQTT protocol, with which messages can be both published and subscribed to. This facilitates the way into the cloud. Furthermore SNMP, VNC, FTP, SMS, e-mail and communication via GSM/GPRS modem are supported. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Industrielle Ethernet Switches

Ethernet I/O Module
Intelligent Ethernet I/O modules In industrial automation, building management systems and IoT environments, the requirements for reliability, flexibility and precise control are constantly increasing. Systems must be able to efficiently capture, process and control digital and analog signals in increasingly complex network infrastructures. The ET-2200 series has been developed to fulfill these challenges. These Ethernet-based I/O modules offer a wide range of digital and analog inputs and outputs. With support for ModbusTCP, MQTT and SNMP communication protocols, the ET-2200 series can be easily integrated into existing HMI, SCADA and PLC systems. The built-in Ethernet switch with two ports allows you to easily set up a daisy-chain topology. This means that several modules can be installed in a distribution cabinet without an additional switch. This significantly reduces cabling effort and costs. Advanced functions such as dual watchdog, PWM support and frequency measurement ensure high operational reliability and precision in control tasks. A particular strength of the ET-2200 series is the LAN bypass functionality, which maintains network connectivity even in the event of a power failure, which is essential for critical applications. As a special function, the ET-2200 series offers the “I/O Pair Connection”, with which a “digital” mirror can be realized in no time at all. This allows the information of a digital input from one module to be mirrored directly to a digital output of another module. This allows you to configure devices quickly and efficiently, so no additional controller is required.

Spectra PowerBox 320

Spectra PowerBox 3000E
Compact and flexible embedded PC at the highest level Every application in mechanical and plant engineering is different and often requires a compact and flexible embedded PC. The embedded PCs in the Spectra PowerBox 3000 series have been meeting these requirements since the first generation. In the current generation of the Spectra PowerBox 3000E series, Comet Lake processors are used in conjunction with the Intel® W480E chipset. There are numerous high-performance processor variants to choose from, including the 65-watt Core™ i9-10900E with 10 cores and up to 4.7 GHz or the 80-watt Xeon® W-1270E processor with 8 cores and 4.8 GHz. In the highest configuration level, an external, temperature-controlled PWM fan is used in full load operation, otherwise the box PCs in the Spectra PowerBox 3000E series operate without a fan. A “feel-good LED” indicates at all times whether the internal temperature of the system is within the permissible operating temperature range. Two DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM up to 64 GB support the powerful processors. The integrated Intel® UHD-630 graphics chip enables the connection of three independent displays, which are controlled via HDMI, VGA and DisplayPorts. Depending on the model, a graphics card up to a format of 235 mm x 111 mm with a maximum output of 110 watts can be installed. This can be perfectly tempered with an optional air circulation fan kit. With the Spectra PowerBox 3000E series, you can choose between three installation heights. Depending on the model, up to two PCI/PCIe plug-in cards and three additional Mini PCIe modules can be used for individual adaptations to the application. Additional interface cut-outs are already provided for this purpose. Optional extensions with 4 x GbE or 4 x PoE are easily possible via plug-and-play. In total, up to 20 LAN connections can be realized. Thanks to the large selection of extensions, the PowerBox can be adapted very easily and flexibly to your application.

Spectra PowerBox 420
Embedded PC for demanding AI applications Sophisticated AI applications in industry require a suitable computer platform to run multiple processes in the shortest possible time and/or in real time - a so-called Edge AI system. The Spectra PowerBox 420 is a very powerful industrial Edge AI Box PC. Depending on the application, you can choose between different 12th generation processors (Alder Lake) from Core i9 to Celeron. The 12th processor generation is particularly effective due to its hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores. The performance cores are used for demanding tasks, while the efficiency cores handle the less intensive tasks. And all this with a maximum TPD of 65W (for Core i9). Alder Lake supports DDR5 memory with 4800 MHz up to 64 GB. Combined with ECC technology, which supports the additional stability and reliability required for industrial automation applications and effectively reduces the risk of failures and data loss. Thanks to the integrated Intel® Deep Learning Boost function (Intel® DL Boost) with VNNI instructions, the execution of deep learning workloads is particularly optimized. The Intel® Xe architecture of the UHD 770 graphics chip boosts GPU performance in image classification to 2.8 times the speed of the Comet Lake-S platform and provides the processing power required for edge AI computing. The PowerBox 420 offers two GLAN ports as well as 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 and 4x USB3.2 Gen1. In addition, it provides you with a wide range of native I/O interfaces and supports optional I/O extensions such as LAN, M12, DIO and COM. And to meet the rapidly growing demand for wireless networking in industrial applications, additional WiFi, GNSS, 4G and Bluetooth can be realized with one M.2 key E slot and two mini PCIe slots.

High-end workstation for image processing, data analysis and AI applications
Spectra WS 6000 series - Maximum expandability and highest computing power Companies that are active in areas such as image processing, machine learning, simulations and data analysis have special requirements for the industrial computers they use. These must not only offer high computing power, they must also be flexibly expandable and extremely reliable. The Spectra WS 6000 series was developed precisely for these requirements. As a high-end 19” workstation, it combines maximum performance and expandability to support the most complex industrial applications. Powered by the latest 4th generation Intel® Xeon® W processors, this workstation provides exceptional computing capacity. You can choose between processors with 12 to 28 cores and thus scale the performance according to your requirements. Up to 56 cores can be added on request. Supplemented by DDR5 ECC registered RAM, which can be upgraded to up to 4096 GB, the WS 6000 series guarantees you high data integrity and reliable error correction, which are essential in critical applications. With up to six PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots, you can install multiple high-performance graphics cards and specialized I/O cards. In addition, the workstation offers extensive network interfaces, including 10Gbit and 1Gbit LAN, as well as numerous USB 3.0 and USB-C ports to ensure fast data transfer. The powerful 1300/1600 watt power supply unit with 80plus Titan certification and the integrated cooling system with four fans ensure that the workstation works stably and efficiently even under the highest loads. The support of IPMI enables uncomplicated remote maintenance, ideal for use in industrial environments where reliable remote management is required.