Reduced to the best.

Customized Computer Systems.

Performance means concentration. Knowing what matters, leaving out the irrelevant and

concentrating on what counts: ‘Reduced to the best.’ With Prime Cube®, we have realized this

philosophy without compromise.

Our innovative computer and electronic concepts follow an intelligent principle – each system

is tailor-made to meet the requirements of the customer in a modular and highly flexible

manner. Prime Cube® is the visual expression of our technological expertise and encapsulates

our years of experience in all core areas of industrial computer technology.

The developers, engineers and designers from Schubert System Elektronik continue to add

new chapters to this success story to support customers in their future tasks and endeavours.

Prime Cube®. Reduced to the best.

Contents

Technology portfolio.

The full potential for modern systems.

Communication interfaces, displays10

Touch technologies12

Storage media, computer platforms 08

Smart devices, monitor link14

Device design16

Operating systems and software20

CNC user interfaces18

Customer design.

Customized systems.

Machine tools22 Process automation and pharma24Packaging technology26

Electronic design.

Specialities in automation.

Focus28 OEM business projects30

Strategy of efficiency.

Customized for your application. 05

The Prime Cube® brand.

We are guided by values.04Your industry, your challenges.

As varied as our specific solutions.06

Prime Cube®.

Reduced to the best.03

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Simplicity

However complex you requirements may be – the best

solution makes everything easier for you. We generate

distinctive performance potential with efficient, practice-

oriented computer systems.

High quality

Precision, quality and thoroughness define our work in

every step. German engineering is the key for computer-

assisted applications that work exactly as you would

expect them to.

Reliability

We attach great value to reliability and long product

life cycles. Reliable and stable components and robust

equipment available over the long term for sustainable

process security are our standard.

Individuality

We develop our computer systems to meet the precise

needs of our customers. With a holistic understanding

and analytical eye for the task at hand and its context.

Innovation

As a developer of electronic solutions, technological

innovation is firmly anchored in our tradition and geared

towards customer needs. Going forward, you too can

participate with your existing system application.

Design

Our modern, functional and ergonomic product design

sets the benchmark. Because, with our products,

form always follows function. For comfortable use and

distinct identity.

The Prime Cube® brand. We are guided by values.

‘Customized’ means adaptation or individual solution.

Basically, almost everything is possible. However, the

objective that you want to achieve is always important

when it comes to selecting the method. We do not

simply provide you with a product – we prefer to think

in terms of solutions. We consider all of the relevant cri-

teria, advise you in system analysis, and work with you

to define the most efficient method of implementation.

Whatever you require, our flexible offer is, without

fail, the direct way to the best solution – both for

basic, small projects and for high-end specifications.

Catering especially for the most diverse requirements

in process-oriented applications, Prime Cube® with

its technology portfolio makes corresponding service

categories available for selection.

Benefit from technological expertise, decades of

experience in development, design, manufacture and

application, and from complete project responsibility –

our ‘German Engineering’!

Strategy of efficiency. Customized for your application.

Electronics

Components/assemblies/

systems Module development/

embedded solutions

Software

Operating system/firmware/user

packages Optimization/image and driver

adjustment

Design

Equipment/housing/EMC

design 3D CAD studies/simulation/

permissions

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In a dynamic market environment – like that of industrial automation – topics such as usability

and user experience determine the configuration of competitive operation and control concepts

today more than ever.

Here, there is a great demand for solutions which offer the customer optimal levels of freedom

in the design of their systems.

In the most diverse industries, for example, machine

tool building, packaging technology, process auto-

mation and medical technology, we have gained the

trust as an expert technology partner. Based on 40

years of experience in the development, manufacture

and integration of computer-based systems and

components, we combine a deep understanding of

applications with the expert knowledge required to

impact your industry.

Every customer has their own specific requirements

and distinct applications. The best system solution

for a mechanical engineer is not necessarily the best

solution in the pharmaceutical industry; however,

in each case, the solutions must meet all of the

corresponding criteria. As experts of customer-specific

applications, we strive to achieve one common goal:

to make your equipment more user-friendly and at the

same time more efficient.

Your industry, your challenges. As varied as our specific solutions.

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Technology portfolio The full potential for modern systems.

Computer platformsYour demand for performance: Single, dual or quad

core? We meet the demand for individual computer

performance by updating processors and chipsets

on a continuous basis. Based on x86 architecture,

we can achieve individually scalable CPU perfor-

mance using processors with the latest technology

from Intel and AMD.

Our systems are based on special industry main-

boards. They are designed for energy-efficient archi-

tecture; i.e. we strive to ensure minimal power loss

when selecting processors or chipsets in order to

achieve consistent fanless CPU and system cooling

across as wide a temperature range as possible.

The mainboards we provide have long-term availability.

We offer a ten-year guarantee of supply in terms of

form, fit and function, provided that the respective

CPUs and chipsets are available or can be replaced

by corresponding alternatives in this time.

Form factor Processor Characteristic

Single board Intel Atom Operating/visualization TasksComputer AMD Fusion Low-power systems AMD eKabini Embedded systems

COM Express AMD Core Duo Real-time applications AMD Core 2 Duo Embedded systems 2nd Gen. i5/i7 Embedded systems

Mini ITX 2nd Gen. i5/i7 All standard PC functions 3rd Gen. i5/i7 Full multimedia capability 4th Gen. i5/i7 High-performance graphics and computing power 5th Gen. i5/i7 High-performance graphics and computing power

Qseven Intel Atom E3815 Low-power applications Intel Atom E620 Low-power applications

Our modern computer platforms are available in all of

the typical form factors:

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Storage mediaWhether you want to configure main storage or save

user data – the technology portfolio offers a host of

diverse data carriers, enabling optimal storage archi-

tecture for the specific adjustment of the computer

system. Only components based on state-of-the-art

technology are used here.

The following are available as storage media: CompactFlash cards (CF) HDD drives, shock- and vibration-tolerant SSD semiconductor hard disks incl. mSATA catch RAID 0 (performance) and RAID 1 (data security) MRAM (non-volatile cache function)

Furthermore, storage can be configured in combina-

tions that support highly flexible system adaptation

– for instance, the embedded operating system is

read-only for CF, while data continues to be entered on

the hard disk.

MRAM storage allows residual data to be saved and

increases system security during voltage interruptions.

Hard disks can also be used in the RAID network.

Storage combinations: Mix CompactFlash/HDD/SSD Mix HDD/SSD Mix HDD/SSD/mSATA

DisplaysBest suited for application in industrial environments:

High-quality TFT displays are high-definition, have high

contrast, high luminosity and LED backlighting, and

offer users a wide viewing angle.

The widescreen displays in 16:9 widescreen format

come with a closed glass surface and seamless sealing.

Our modern touch controllers support innovative multi-

touch applications with a full range of functions.

The new ultra-HD screen resolution, with over eight

million pixels, offers four times the resolution of full HD

and is available now in a 28-inch display.

The following display variants are possible for multiple

applications in our panel systems:

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Communication interfacesBoth the standardized PC interfaces and the current

fieldbus interfaces support the high communication

capability of our systems with network topologies.

The Prime Cube® technology portfolio has various

different connectivity options which not only enable

the quick exchange of data and signals, but also the

real-time properties in control applications.

PCI Express (PCIe): The interface is set up for the

connection of chipset-peripheral functions such as

graphics, sound, network or specific expansion cards.

SATA: For the connection of mass storage devices with

high data transfers between processor and memory;

operating-system independent, hot-plug ready.

RS232/COM: Traditional, serial interface for communi-

cation with periphery devices, such as PDAs, modems

and also for processes controlled directly.

USB: Universal interface for peripheral devices, e.g.

mouse, camera, ISDN adapter; can process impressive

data speeds and is hot-plug ready.

VGA/DVI-I: Common monitor interfaces. Analogue

(VGA) or digital (DVI) image and video transmission of

RGB signals to LCD and TFT displays.

CAN: Serial bus for linking electronic control devices

with CANopen as a protocol, preferable application in

embedded systems.

DeviceNet: Open fieldbus standard for transfers with

short and medium cycle times, across the board from

field to control/command level.

PROFINET: Open industrial Ethernet standard, set

up for quick data communication across networks in

combination with industrial IT functions.

Ethernet: Bus communication from fieldbus via Internet

to IP-based networking; established in all speed ranges

– with real-time behavior.

projected capacitive (PCT) or analogue resistive

Diagonal Resolution Touch

4.3" | 10.92 cm 480×272

7" | 17.78 cm 800×480

10" | 25.40 cm 1024×600

12.1" | 30.70 cm 1280×800

15.6" | 39.60 cm 1366×768

18.5" | 48.30 cm 1366×768

21.5" | 54.60 cm 1920×1080

24" | 60.96 cm 1920×1080

28" | 71.12 cm 3840×2160 4K UHD

42" | 106.68 cm 1920×1080

Touch technologiesIn the past, the operation of panel PCs using a touch-

screen was generally only possible using one finger

per single touch in the case of industrial applications.

Thanks to its operating options, multitouch offers great

ergonomic comfort with two or more fingers. We place

the focus on today’s most widespread analogue resis-

tive touch and PCT technology.

Analogue resistive touch: In principle, only one touch-

point can be registered with this technology due to

its design. New solutions also enable full multitouch

functionality. Here, the entire screen area is divided

into several zones, each representing a single touch

with individual connections to the controller. Any type

of touch pen can be used to operate the screen; even

gloves do not restrict functionality in any way.

Capacitive touch: From a hardware perspective, pro-

jective capacitive touch (PCT) already has multitouch

capability; its grid structure can register several touch-

points in parallel. This allows shift and rotary motions

to be executed ergonomically on a large display even

over extended distances. The sensors are protected

on the reverse side of the glass with capacitive

touchscreens. This technology is particularly useful for

environments in which stringent requirements apply to

the systems’ ability to be cleaned – for example, in the

pharmaceutical industry or in medical technology.

Sensors: Nowadays almost every touch display comes

with ITO sensors (indium tin oxide). For displays of up

to 15 inches, ITO is coated on PET film; glass substrate

dominates for larger formats. ITO is extremely conduc-

tive, almost transparent and therefore not visible in the

display.

In the case of DITO sensors (double-sided ITO), the top

and bottom sides are ITO-coated. They also feature

an extended temperature range and display very linear

behavior.

Tiny silver particles are employed as conductive

material in SILVER-NANOWIRE technology. As a result,

you can have extremely thin, malleable touch film with

excellent capacitive properties that guarantee minimal

reaction times. In addition, you get a much narrower

bonding area of the touch sensor to the terminal lug.

The sensor is suitable for applications with an ultra-

wide viewing angle, extreme brightness, and an

extended temperature range. It works in wet and dirty

conditions, and gloves can also be used.

Controller: The touch controller affects approx. 40

parameters which influence the touch behavior for

optimal operation – for instance, the sensitivity of the

touch surface, the distance to the screen at which the

finger triggers a function, and whether you can use

gloves to make entries.

Operating system: The availability of an operating

system – prepared subject to the controller and inte-

grated via standardized interfaces with any multitouch

hardware – is crucial. Windows 7, Windows 8 and

Linux offer full multitouch support in various forms.

In addition to multipoint operation, they also support

gesture controls.

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Smart devicesGoing forward, all of the functions relating to the

automation process that can currently be used by

centrally-installed PCs should also be available to

mobile devices. Smartphones and tablet PCs enable

current information to be accessed: at any time,

at any location, via any status.

Our Internet-based HMI solutions support the full

scope of such mobile system connections. Together

with IT terminals, they can run independently of hard-

ware and operating systems.

Here, we use the HTML5 Web standard because this

specification is open and platform-independent. Func-

tionally sophisticated and graphically attractive HMIs

can be created quickly and easily using HTML5.

Remote monitor linkDecentralized structures offer maximum flexibility in

the solution of HMI concepts where the host computer

and the operating unit form a remote integrated net-

work as a passive monitor solution. The type of remote

link depends on both the distance to be bridged and

the required functionality of the application.

Direct signal transmission: Conventional method for

removal of operating unit approx. 5 m from the host

PC. Greater distances (DVI-D approx. 10 m, VGA

approx. 25 m) can be achieved using special cables.

There are no latency periods during the image display

up to this length in the case of a direct connection.

The booting process of the host can be followed directly

on the display, maximum resolution SXGA.

Embedded clients: For machines and systems with

several operator stations; also an alternative for remote-

controlled panels. Networks of up to 100 m are

possible with an Ethernet cable. Automatic adjustment

of screen resolution.

SSE link: The Prime Cube® panels are equipped with

transmission technology for digital remote links that

offer major advantages: independence from operating

system, no transmitter/receiver modules required

for the display, joint transmission of all signals (video

+touch+USB) between display and host via a single

CAT 6 Ethernet cable and bridging of large distances

possible, e.g. up to 140 m for full HD resolution or 100 m

for UHD resolution. Integration into Prime Cube® box

PCs and into third-party products via PCI or PCIe.

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Device designOur affinity for the unique design of products shows

itself in our attention to technical detail and our range

of constructive specialities.

Robust design: The closed construction of our IPC

systems feature shockproof and vibration-resistant

stability. In accordance with IP-65, they offer complete

protection against dust, acids, alkalis, damp, oil and

spray water.

Compact construction: Displays and computers

form separate electrical and mechanical units. Both

components can have a modular arrangement for the

specific complete system. Rear access enables par-

ticularly service-friendly exchange between all system

components. All connections are arranged in an easily

accessible manner within the protected area.

Hygienic design: Bead- and gap-free housing designs

and flush-mount glass touch fronts, as well as

dirt-repellent, non-porous surfaces, reflect the strict

GMP-compliant clean-room requirements. They are

especially suitable for food production, in the chemical

and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in packaging

technology.

Specific material selection: Only high-quality materials

are used for housing enclosures. We use milled preci-

sion parts from solid die-cast aluminium. Depending

on the environment, durability, stability, processing

and weight involved, we rely on polished stainless steel

from scale-resistant V2A alloys, galvanised sheet steel

or robust plastic moulds.

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Integrated operating elements: Function keys can be

integrated as short-stroke keys outside of the active

touch array in the front glass to ensure that operations

can be executed quickly with haptic feedback. They

have no protruding contours, can be customized

individually in terms of labelling and symbols, and can

be controlled by LED depending on the function. The

serial connection directly with the HMI or operating

system ensures extremely rapid response times.

Quick-fix assembly: Our clever fixture system allows

built-in panels to be installed without difficulty. The

quick-fix screw connection renders drilling into stands,

front panels and control cabinets obsolete and ensures

stability for the panel.

Effective heat management: From an economic per-

spective, we incorporate a modified cooling concept.

When using energy-efficient processors, the waste

heat is guided through a heat pipe directly to the housing

wall. If high-performance CPUs are being used, we

install a temperature-controlled fan directly onto the

heat sink. In addition, outside heat sinks ensure that

the heat dissipates quickly in the case of box PCs.

Optical bonding: This process describes a highly-

transparent method of adhesion between display/

touch and front glass that ensures a connection with-

out air pockets. This eliminates condensation effects,

parallax errors and internal reflections, and gives a

brilliant visual display.

CNC user interfacesAn individual, optimal adjustment to the respective

process is essential for HMI solutions – in particular

for the performance and user-friendliness of graphical

interfaces. We use our own self-developed framework

to harmonize the interaction between users and the

embedded system.

Interaction: Widescreen and multitouch give enormous

flexibility in the graphical design and in the visualization

of processes. When it comes to interactive operating

scenarios – for example, when navigating within pro-

cess screens, when changing data, or when enlarging

characteristic curves or graphs – both of these inter-

action elements are a great fit.

Graphical user interface (GUI): Visualization software

libraries that allow a portable, straightforward GUI are

available for programming user interfaces. With areas

in the screen design that can be positioned freely, and

the additional option to define your own objects that

represent precisely the user interface elements, our

GUI solutions simplify work processes noticeably.

CNC control panels: Machine tool control panels still

often come in the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio; graphical

areas can only be displayed via overlapping or fre-

quently changing windows. Simultaneous control of all

visualized information is not provided here.

Innovative approaches: The new technologies allow the

touchscreen to be divided into several arrays in a hori-

zontally expanded 16:9 display; this presents users with

everything they need at a single glance. Membrane or

shortcut keys as touch functions can also be integrated

into the display. This way, for example, the CNC inter-

face can be transferred one-to-one. At the same time,

you can insert additional touch fields to the left or right-

hand side individually for customer-specific applications,

for example, database machine camera images, tool

management, file manager or soft keyboard.

Architecture: Handling these ‘virtual’ arrays is mapped

via a Windows Manager by software. You can use

various plug-ins for the simple integration of customer-

specific functions into the open HMI framework, which

has been developed on a QT basis for the individual

area. In addition, separate applications can also be

integrated, e.g. Java-based applications. The ‘sidebar’

property allows users to view and call up all applications

on one side of the user interface.

Characteristic: Platform-independent > Windows, Linux Individual > customer-specific plug-ins Open > programming on QT basis Can be enhanced > any HMI adjustment Convenient > all information available at the same time Intuitive > interactions with familiar look and feel Efficient > software solution for function Communicative > multiple communication channels Flexible > integration of any smart devices Modern > multitouch and gesture control

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Operating systems and softwareOur software range enables adjustments to be made

at scalable levels on each of our hardware platforms.

Prime Cube® IPCs are delivered with an operating

system precisely according to your specifications.

Here, you can choose from various different standard

and embedded variants, depending on the processor

type and on system performance. With our software

support, we supply programs and all peripheral drivers.

Windows 7 Professional | Ultimate (FES): The tried-and-

tested standard operating system offers a variety of

high-performance properties, including quick access

to programs and files, straightforward connection to

networks, fast shift to/from power-saving mode, and

user-friendly integration of external devices.

Windows Embedded Standard 7: Based on Windows

7 technology, it also offers embedded enabling features

and provides platforms and tools for the creation of

user-defined solutions. For the user interface area, in

particular, the operating system contains extensive multi-

touch functions for comfortable operating concepts.

Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro: Forms the ideal

basis for visualizations with touch functions and also

offers additional options to ensure that your system is

safe. These include, for example, the full functionality

of Windows 8.1 Professional with embedded features

such as various input filters, unified write filters and

custom shells, and improved touch support as a basis

for intuitive user guidance.

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB: Connects the prop-

erties of Windows 10 Enterprise with a large number

of embedded and security functions to an embedded

operating system. Write-filter, input-filter and custom-

shell scenarios have been enhanced with USB group

policies. This enables you to configure access to USB

devices specifically to safeguard the respective appli-

cation. This system runs on x86 chipsets with support

for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and tradi-

tional Windows applications.

Embedded Linux: The embedded Linux system speci-

fied by Prime Cube® runs on a Debian distribution with

a real-time kernel enhancement, based on OSADL real-

time Linux. All Linux systems are adjusted to the plat-

form system used by additional features and enhance-

ments. The graphical user interface (GUI) is shaped by

the specific application and project requirements.

System set-up: The major advantage of PC-based

systems is their openness at all levels. A wide variety

of customized programs can be executed on one and

the same hardware. We adapt all software packages

to computer platforms and applications in a targeted

manner. You can have your defined executable con-

figurations pre-installed upon request. We can also

manage and update the individual software image.

Individual packages: From simple application to the

complex process flow, our software library delivers

the corresponding functionality for every requirement.

Here, we trust in marketable software programs or

tools, and select them by characteristic to ensure the

best possible solution.

Visualization SCADA solutions Real-time runtime systems Device drivers User interfaces Customer-specific applications

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Customer design. Customized systems.

Machine tools

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18.5" widescreen Built-in panel PC Retrofit system

24" widescreen Short-stroke keys with capacitive response Framework for NC-GUI interface

21.5" widescreen vertical format (portrait) RFID identification Add-on panel PC

Process automation and pharma

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21.5" widescreen Contactless gesture recognition Configurable control console

15.6" in 4:3 format Hygienic design Fanless system

21.5" widescreen vertical format (portrait) Optical bonding EagleEtch® anti-reflective coating

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Packaging technology

15.6" widescreen Built-in panel PC Milled aluminium housing

21.5" widescreen Emergency stop via AS-i safety PCT multitouch

10" | 15.5" | 21.5" widescreen Capacitive operating elements Support arm mounting

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Knowing what matters.

The ability to listen, to ask the right questions, to give fur-ther thought, to provide the customer with expert advice – all of these qualities belong to our most important ‘tool’ so that we can establish feasibility, and utilise efficiency and technical innovations from the get-go to reach our target.

Special projects require special expertise.

A broad technology portfolio, our experience with basic and embedded developments, and all interdisciplinary departments under one roof – that is what forms the basis for expert, progressive implementations of proprietary and module-based applications.

Customized solutions require a combination of ver-satility and individuality.

No matter how varied the tasks might be at your end, we have built up a broad range of development disciplines in hardware and software to deal with them. However, achieving a successful outcome requires skill and confidence in the given scenario. That is why we only employ specialists.

Electronic design. Specialities in automation.

Do you have an idea for a product or do you want to

enhance your portfolio specifically? Would you like to

specifically implement special functions in your system?

Are you looking for a competent partner to make your

plans a reality?

Here, you will find your custom-fit customer solution!

Because our focus stretches beyond the hardware level

to functional aspects. Because we analyse the system

context in a holistic manner. And because we generate

project-specific features from this that offer added value

in the application: individual solutions with relevance.

For example, the following belong to our disciplines in

electronic design:

Embedded solutions Controller-based controls Fieldbus communication FPGA configuration Gateway technology Interface technology Sensor technology

Typically customer-specific.

RELEVANCE

TRANS-FORMATION

DIALOG

EfficiencyEffectivenessExclusivity

ManagementEngineeringQualifications

GoalsProcessesConcept

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OEM business projectsBe inspired and take a look at some sample projects to

see how we apply specific strategies and skills to reach

the goals that we set together with our customers.

How you benefit from our cooperation:

Great flexibility for your individual system requirements,

high system availability, sufficient resources for future

adaptations, more time for your core competencies,

improved efficiency.

Control of OP lamps

Optimal illumination of the LED light field.

Control and communication in the safety-related

relevant environment with validated systems.

Control and safety technology Linking via CANopen Diagnosis via fieldbus Medical equipment software

Contactless transmission

Link between robot arm and robot tool for automatic

tool change without plug connection between sender

and recipient.

Simultaneous energy and data transfer Full protection with overflow and idle state Diagnosis extended to moving parts

Computer for image processing

Embedded system for controlling pharmaceutical

packaging equipment and safeguarding the various

different control requirements in the packaging process.

Embedded components with long-term availability FPGA programming Four-pin FireWire bus Digital inputs/outputs definable BIOS and firmware adjusted Aluminium/stainless steel housing

Gateway plus node module

Linking system bus to fieldbus with simultaneous

execution of real-time control signals, and measuring

and diagnostic functions.

IO link (field level) Sercos (control level) Time-synchronous data transfer Continuous data communication from sensor

to control level Software download up to sensor

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