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OPERATING MANUAL PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter (for conductivity, % concentration, and TDS measurement) Worldwide Headquarters and Sales: Represented By: Phone: GLI International, Inc. [414] 355-3601 Fax: [414] 355-8346 9020 West Dean Road E-mail: info@gliint.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224 Web: www.gliint.com...
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Back to MANUALS Menu IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This transmitter is compliant with safety standards as outlined in: FMRC Class Numbers 3600, 3611, and 3810 (U.S.A.) CSA C22.2 No. 142 and C22.2 No. 213 (Canada) EN 61010-1 (European Community) Please read and observe the following: •...
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Back to MANUALS Menu WARRANTY GLI International, Inc. warrants the PRO-series Model E3 to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of shipment of this product from our facility. A warranty claim will not be honored if...
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Back to MANUALS Menu CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains details for all operating aspects of the instrument. The following condensed in- structions are provided to assist you in getting the instrument started up and operating as quickly as possible. These condensed instructions only pertain to basic conductivity measurement opera- tion.
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Back to MANUALS Menu CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C. CALIBRATING THE TRANSMITTER -- (continued) • With the “ZERO? (CAL: EXIT)” screen selected, press ENTER key . After the “ZERO: CONFIRM ACTIVE?” screen appears, press ENTER key again to return the analog output to its active state (MEASURE screen appears).
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Back to MANUALS Menu CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C. CALIBRATING THE TRANSMITTER -- (continued) 4. Press MENU key to display 5. Press ENTER key to display 6. Press ENTER key again to display 7. Press ENTER key again to display . Use arrow keys to adjust the displayed temperature to match the desired reference temperature, if other than 25 °...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter Rev. 0-201...
Back to MANUALS Menu T A B L E C O N T E N T S P A R T O N E - I N T R O D U C T I O N SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Capability Highlights ................13-14 1.2 Transmitter Safety .................
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Back to MANUALS Menu T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ( c o n t i n u e d ) SECTION 3 TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 3.1 Selecting LANGUAGE to Operate Transmitter........34 3.2 Configuring Sensor Characteristics: SELECT MEASURE (conductivity, concentration or TDS) ..34-35 Select DISPLAY FORMAT ............35-36...
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Back to MANUALS Menu T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ( c o n t i n u e d ) P A R T F O U R - S E R V I C E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................
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Back to MANUALS Menu T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ( c o n t i n u e d ) ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1-1 EMI/RFI Immunity Diagram ..................... 14 Figure 2-1 Wall and Pipe Mounting Details..................
Back to MANUALS Menu PART ONE - INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION P A R T O N E - I N T R O D U C T I O N ECTION GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Capability Highlights Sensor Input The transmitter can be used with any GLI Model 3700E-series electrodeless conductivity sensor.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART ONE - INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION THREE, Section 3.4. NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is automati- cally held at the last measured value and, upon completion, returned to its active state. 1.2 Transmitter Safety The transmitter is completely safe to handle.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART ONE - INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS ECTION SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Operational Display........Two-line by 16 character LCD NOTE: The measured value (conductivity, % concentration or TDS) and tem- perature can be displayed separately or shown together on a single screen.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART ONE - INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS Concentration Measurement: CONC CAL ...... Enter one sample value (determined by labo- ratory analysis or a comparison reading) COND CAL ...... Enter compensation reference temperature, linear % per ° C slope, and one known refer- ence solution value TDS Measurement: TDS CAL ......
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 1 - UNPACKING P A R T T W O - I N S T A L L A T I O N ECTION UNPACKING After unpacking, it is recommended to save the shipping carton and packing materials in case the instrument must be stored or re-shipped.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 2 - MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 2.2 Wall and Pipe Figure 2-1 illustrates how to wall or pipe mount the trans- mitter using the supplied GLI hardware kit. Determine the Mounting mounting method, and attach the hardware as shown. 1.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 2 - MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 2.3 Panel Mounting Figure 2-2 illustrates how to panel mount the transmitter using the supplied GLI panel mount hardware kit. 1. Cut a 3.30-inch (84 mm) square cutout hole in panel. 2.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 2 - MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 2.4 Integral Sensor Figure 2-3 illustrates how to integrally mount the transmitter onto a sensor using the supplied GLI mounting hardware kit. Mounting 1. Using a blunt tool, open knockout hole in bottom of swivel ball for routing the sensor cable.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Figure 2-4 shows the terminal block arrangement and terminal designations for the transmitter. NOTE: All terminals are suitable for single wires up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm Wiring Tip! To comply with European Community (CE) electromagnetic compatibility requirements, follow these general wiring guidelines:...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.1 GLI Electrodeless Refer to Figure 2-5 and connect the sensor (or intercon- nect) cable wires to Terminals 1 through 5 and to Terminal Conductivity Sensor 7 on TB2, matching colors as indicated. (Terminal 6 is un- used.) Wiring Tip! Route the sensor cable in 1/2-inch, grounded metal conduit to protect it from moisture,...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.2 Two-wire Hookup In a two-wire hookup, at least 16 VDC is required for opera- tion. A load device can be connected in the current loop (see Figure 2-6 for details). Depending on how the transmitter is mounted, route the DC power/analog output wiring into the transmitter as follows: •...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • Wall/Pipe-mounted Transmitter: Route cable through right side cable entry knockout hole in the back cover. • Panel-mounted Transmitter: Route cable behind panel to the exposed TB1 terminal strip. •...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Jumper Required Loop Power Loop Resistance 14-30VDC (See nomograph) 1400 1200 1000 LOOP LOAD 50 Ohms/Volt DC VOLTAGE FIGURE 2-9 Three-wire Hookup -- Load Sourcing Loop Power Loop Resistance 16-30VDC (See nomograph)
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • Integral Sensor-mounted Transmitter: Route cable through right side cable entry knockout hole in the back cover. (Do not open left side cable entry knockout hole in cover). Wiring Tip! Use high quality, shielded instrumentation cable.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART TWO - INSTALLATION SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.5 Monitor Mode In a monitor mode hookup (without current loop), the trans- mitter can be wired two ways depending on whether or not Hookups (without RS-485 serial communication is used. At least 12 VDC is current loop) required for operation (16 VDC with serial communication).
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 1 - USER INTERFACE P A R T T H R E E - O P E R A T I O N ECTION USER INTERFACE The user interface consists of a two-line LCD display and a Õ...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 1 - USER INTERFACE 2. ENTER key: Pressing this key does two things; it dis- plays submenu and edit/selection screens, and it enters (saves) configuration values/selections. 3. ESC key: Pressing this key always takes the display up one level in the menu tree.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 1 - USER INTERFACE 1.3 MEASURE Screen The MEASURE screen is normally displayed. Pressing the MENU key temporarily replaces the MEASURE screen with (normal display mode) the top-level “MAIN MENU CALIBRATE” branch selection screen.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 2 - MENU STRUCTURE ECTION MENU STRUCTURE The transmitter menu tree is divided into three main branches: CALIBRATE, CONFIGURE, and TEST/MAINT. Each main branch is structured similarly in layers with top- level screens, related lower-level submenu screens and, in many cases, sub-submenu screens.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 2 - MENU STRUCTURE 2.2 Displaying With the first top-level menu screen of the desired main Ø Ø × × keys to scroll through Top-level branch displayed, use the other top-level screens to access a desired screen. Menu Screens The top-level menu screens for each main branch are: Ð...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 2 - MENU STRUCTURE 2.3 Displaying After selecting a top-level menu screen, press the ENTER Submenu Screens key to display a related submenu or edit/selection screen: • Submenu Screens are usually linked to other related Ø...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION ECTION TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION NOTE: When the passcode feature is enabled (Section 3.5), you must successfully enter the passcode before attempting to enter a configuration setting. 3.1 Selecting LANGUAGE The transmitter is normally equipped to display screens in to Operate Transmitter English and Spanish (Español).
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Press ENTER key again to display Ø Ø × × keys to view the three choices: • CONDUCTIVITY: Selects conductivity measurement. • CONCENTRATION: Selects % concentration measurement. (See “CONFIG CONC” subheading to convert measured conductivity to % concentration by selecting a BUILT-IN chemical concentration table or creating a USER-DEFINED table.)
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION CONCENTRATION Display Format A. Press ENTER key to display B. Press ENTER key again to display a screen like Ø Ø × × . Use keys to view choices (99.99% or 200.0%).
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION NOTE: The factory default for temperature compensa- tion is LINEAR with a 2.00% per °C slope and 25.0°C reference temperature. This provides the best results for most aqueous solutions. To enter different slope and reference temperature values for an uncommon solution, refer to sub- heading “CONFIG LINEAR or CONFIG T-TABLE...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Press ENTER key to display a chemical table selection Ø Ø × × keys to screen like . Use view the BUILT-IN chemical concentration table choices: Table A -- BUILT-IN CHEMICALCONCENTRATION TABLES Solution Concentration °...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Recommendation: Before entering values, plan ahead and determine the conductivity and corresponding % concentra- tion values for each data point in your table. Use Table B to conveniently organize and note your specific table entry values: Table B -- VALUES FOR USER-DEFINED...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION A. Press ENTER key to display a screen like . Use arrow keys to adjust the displayed Point 1 conductivity value to the desired value, and press ENTER key to enter the value. Ö...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION TDS Measurement Setup Define the conductivity-to-TDS conversion factor: 1. With the screen displayed, press Ø Ø key once to display 2. Press ENTER key to display Press ENTER key again to display Ø...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION CONFIG LINEAR or Only when LINEAR or TEMP TABLE is the selected CONFIG T-TABLE temperature compensation, must the transmitter be Temperature Compensation further configured. If the built-in NATURAL WATER prop- (configuration not needed for erties table or NONE was selected, disregard this other compensation methods)
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION TEMP TABLE Compensation Setup When special temperature compensation is required, you can create your own temperature table to define the tem- perature compensation curve. NOTE: The TEMP TABLE must contain at least two data points (Pt.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Table C -- VALUES FOR TEMP TABLE °C Temp. °C Temp. Data Ratio Data Ratio Point Cond.Value Value (Y) Point Cond. Value Value (Y) Pt. 1 Pt. 6 Pt.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION F. After all X and Y coordinate values are entered for each data point in the table, press ESC key once to display G. Press ENTER key to display H.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 1. With the screen displayed, press Ø Ø key once to display 2. Press ENTER key to display Create the desired notation on the second line: A. Starting with extreme left character position, use ×...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION • MANUAL: Configures transmitter for fixed manual temperature compensation when not using a temperature element. 4. With the desired choice displayed, press ENTER key to enter this selection. When “MANUAL” is selected, you must set the specific manual temperature compensation value: A.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION SPECIAL CASE -- ALTERED SENSOR CABLE LENGTH Changing the standard 20 ft. (6 m) sensor cable length, by shortening it or adding an interconnect cable, affects tempera- ture measuring accuracy.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 3.4 Configuring The transmitter provides an isolated 4-20 mA analog output. During normal measurement operation, the output is active Analog Output but can be held at the last measured value for up to 30 min- utes by using the “HOLD OUTPUT”...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION . Use arrow keys to set the dis- played value at which 20 mA is desired, and press ENTER key to enter the value. NOTE: If the same values are set for 4 mA and 20 mA, the output automatically goes to and remains at 20 mA.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 3.5 SET PASSCODE The transmitter has a passcode feature to restrict access to configuration settings and calibration to only authorized (feature enabled personnel. or disabled) • DISABLED: With the passcode feature disabled, all con- figuration settings can be displayed and changed, and the transmitter can be calibrated.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION 3.6 Configuration Setting Table D lists all configuration settings and their entry ranges/choices and factory defaults, categorized by basic Summary functions. Table D -- TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (RANGES/CHOICES and DEFAULTS) Displayed Screen Title Entry Range or Choices (where applicable) Factory Default...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 3 - TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION Table D -- TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (RANGES/CHOICES and DEFAULTS -- continued) Displayed Screen Title Entry Range or Choices (where applicable) Factory Default Your Setting SENSOR Configuration Settings (continued) TEMP ELEMENT: 950-1050 ohms 1000 OHMS...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION ECTION TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION 4.1 Important Information Each electrodeless conductivity sensor has a unique zero point and span. Consequently, always zero the sensor when calibrating it for the first time (Section 4.2). Zeroing provides the best possible measuring accuracy.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION In addition to zeroing and calibrating for sensor span, you also can calibrate the analog output loop. Refer to Section 4.6 for details. Zeroing/Calibration Tip! If a “CONFIRM FAILURE?” screen appears during zeroing or calibration, press ENTER key ×...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION 7. With the dry sensor held in air, press ENTER key again to start automatic zeroing. (During zeroing, the analog output is automatically “held” at the last measured value.) 8.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION Table E -- CONDUCTIVITY REFERENCE SOLUTIONS Desired Solution Value Grams NaCl µS/cm mS/cm ppm (NaCl)* To Be Added 0.20 0.10 0.50 0.25 1000 1.00 0.50 2000 2.00 1010 1.01 3000...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is auto- matically “held” at the last measured value. 7. After a screen like appears, use arrow keys to adjust the displayed % per °C value to match the known slope of the reference solution, and press ENTER key to enter the value.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION SAMPLE CAL Method The “SAMPLE CAL” method enables the sensor to remain installed in the process. 1. Obtain a sample of the process solution and determine its value using laboratory analysis or a calibrated port- able meter.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION actual typical process value, press ENTER key again to return the analog output to its active state (MEASURE screen appears). This completes the “SAMPLE CAL” method of calibration. 4.4 % Concentration After zeroing the sensor (first-time calibration only), cali- Calibration...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION B. Thoroughly rinse the clean sensor in de- ionized water. Then immerse the sensor in the prepared reference solution. Important: Allow the sensor and solution temperatures to equalize.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION 7. Use arrow keys to adjust the displayed value to exactly match the known value of the process sample (or reference solution). 8. Press ENTER key to enter the value and complete cali- bration (“CONFIRM CAL OK?”...
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION tion, the reference solution must have the same chemical composition as the process. Also, its value should be near the typical measured process value. When the value is relatively low (between 100 and 72,710 ppm NaCl), you can prepare the reference solution using the information from step 1 and Table F...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION 6. Wait for the reading to stabilize which may take up to 30 minutes. Then press ENTER key . The “PLEASE WAIT” screen may appear if the reading is still too un- stable.
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Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER CALIBRATION Ø Ø 3. Press key once to display 4. Press ENTER key to display 5. Press ENTER key again to display a screen like . The displayed value is “counts” -- not mA -- that dynamically change when the output is adjusted.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 5 - TEST/MAINTENANCE ECTION TEST/MAINTENANCE The transmitter has TEST/MAINT menu screens to: • Check system status for the transmitter and sensor. • Hold analog output at its last measured value. • Provide analog output test signal to confirm operation of connected device.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 5 - TEST/MAINTENANCE 4. Press ENTER key once to view “STATUS: SENSOR OK” screen. If “FAIL” appears, it indicates that the sen- sor cable wires or terminals are shorted. 5. Press ENTER key again to view the “STATUS: TEMP OK”...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 5 - TEST/MAINTENANCE 1. With the screen displayed, press Ø Ø key until screen appears. ENTER 2. Press display screen like NOTE: The mA output test signal is now active. Its value is shown on this screen.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 5 - TEST/MAINTENANCE • SENSOR: Depending on the configured measurement, selects the simulated value to be a conductivity, % concentration or TDS value. • TEMPERATURE: Selects the simulated value to be a temperature value. 3.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART THREE - OPERATION SECTION 5 - TEST/MAINTENANCE 1. With the screen displayed, press Ø Ø key until screen appears. 2. Press ENTER key to display the “RESET CONFIGURE: ARE YOU SURE?” screen, asking if you really intend to perform this extreme action.
Back to MANUALS Menu PART FOUR - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION P A R T F O U R - S E R V I C E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ECTION GENERAL INFORMATION If a measurement problem exists and you suspect the sen-...
Back to MANUALS Menu PART FOUR - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 3 - TROUBLESHOOTING ECTION TROUBLESHOOTING When experiencing problems, try to determine the primary measurement system component causing the problem (sen- sor, transmitter or interconnect cable, if used). 3.1 Checking Electrical 1.
TRANSMITTER REPAIR/RETURN 4.1 Customer Assistance If you need assistance in troubleshooting or repair service, please contact your local GLI representative, or the GLI Customer Service Department at: GLI International, Inc. Phone: [800] 543-8907 9020 West Dean Road Fax: [414] 355-8346 Milwaukee, WI 53224 E-mail: info@gliint.com...
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