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- Page 1 Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road Florham Park NJ 07932-0900 ANALYTICAL Plus Electronic Balances Models AP110, AP210, AP310, AP250D, AP110E, AP210E, AP310E and AP250E Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH NOTE: NOTE: THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................7 DESCRIPTION ..................... 7 FEATURES ......................7 UNPACKING ......................8 INSTALLATION ....................9 Environment ....................9 Weigh Below Hook ..................9 Leveling the Balance ................... 10 Installing the Pan Assembly ................ - Page 4 Reference Number .................. 26 High Point ....................26 Printing Data ....................27 Time and Date ..................27 List ......................28 Automatic Calibration Printout ..............29 User Calibration Printout ................. 29 Calibration Test Printout ................29 Statistics Printout ..................30 Sampling ....................30 Percent Weighing ..................
- Page 5 SETUP MENU ....................41 Setup Menu Protection ................42 Reset ......................42 Type Approved/LFT ..................43 Unit Selection ....................43 Functions ..................... 44 Statistics ...................... 45 Net ....................... 46 Custom Unit or Volume Selection ............... 46 Good Laboratory Practices ................. 48 Parts Counting Error ...................
- Page 6 Print Stable Data Only ................63 Print Numeric Data Only ................63 Time ......................64 Date ......................64 Reference ....................64 Difference ....................65 List ......................65 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................66 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................66 Error Codes List ..................67 SERVICE INFORMATION ..................
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This manual covers Installation, Operation and Troubleshooting for the Ohaus ANALYTICAL Plus Series of Electronic balances, Models AP110, AP210, AP310, AP250D, AP110E, AP210E, AP310E and AP250E. Suffixes after the basic model number are: D = Dual Range and E= Type Approved with CE conformance and bear official markings (Max, Min, Class, etc.) on a serial number plate located on the side... -
Page 8: Unpacking
INSTALLATION UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING UNPACKING Your ANALYTICAL Plus balance was shipped with the following items: • Pan assembly (including pan, shield, ring and assembly instructions) • In-service cover • AC power cord • Spare fuse • Instruction manual • Warranty card Remove the contents from the carton and carefully remove all packing material. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Environment Environment Environment Environment Environment The balance should always be used in an environment which is free from excessive air currents, corrosives, vibration, and temperature or humidity extremes. These factors will affect displayed weight readings. DO NOT install the balance: •... -
Page 10: Leveling The Balance
INSTALLATION Leveling the Balance Leveling the Balance Leveling the Balance Leveling the Balance Leveling the Balance The balance is equipped with a level indi- cator on the floor of the weighing chamber and two adjustable leveling feet at the rear. Adjust the leveling feet until the bubble appears in the center circle of the level indicator. -
Page 11: Rs232 Interface
INSTALLATION RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE RS232 INTERFACE ANALYTICAL Plus balances are equipped with a bi-directional RS232 compatible interface for communication with printers and computers. When the balance is connected directly to a printer, displayed data can be output at any time by simply pressing PRINT, or by using the Auto Print feature. - Page 12 INSTALLATION RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE RS232 COMMAND TABLE Command Command Command Command Command Character Character Character Description Description Description Character Character Description Description ? ? ? ? ? Print current unit. Field: Mode Stab CR Length: RAMS ARAT...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Command Command Command Command Command Character Character Character Character Character Description Description Description Description Description Set stable data only printing (set x = 0 for OFF, or x = 1 for ON. T T T T T Same effect as pressing on tare button. V V V V V Print EPROM version Field:...
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Page 14: Connecting Power
INSTALLATION Connecting Power Connecting Power Connecting Power Connecting Power Connecting Power Before connecting the power cord, For 110/120 VAC check that the line voltage switch lo- cated at the rear of the balance is set correctly for your location. If not, use a For 220/240 VAC small screwdriver to set the switch correctly. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Switch Functions Switch Functions Switch Functions Switch Functions Switch Functions Press and Release Press and Release Press and Release: Press and Release Press and Release Turns on the balance if it is off, zeros the balance. In the menu system, this button is used to accept a choice or enter a submenu. -
Page 16: Symbols Used For Operation Of The Balance
OPERATION Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance Symbols Used for Operation of the Balance This instruction manual uses certain symbols to explain various operational proce- dures and actions that occur. -
Page 17: Navigating The Menus
OPERATION Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus four menus four menus There are four menus four menus four menus used in the balance: CALIBRATION USER SETUP PRINT To enter the menus To enter the menus To enter the menus To enter the menus... -
Page 18: Operational Guide/Index
OPERATION Operational Guide/Index Operational Guide/Index Operational Guide/Index Operational Guide/Index Operational Guide/Index The Operational Guide/Index lists the pages for all balance operations and options. After settings are made, exit menus to save settings. FUNCTION FUNCTION TO OPERATE TO OPERATE SETUP SETUP FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION... -
Page 19: Turning The Balance On
OPERATION Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON Turning the Balance ON After the Self Test in the Installation Section is completed (power applied to the balance), make sure the pan on the balance is clear, then, close the chamber doors. -
Page 20: Stabilization
OPERATION Stabilization Stabilization Stabilization Stabilization Stabilization Before initally using the balance, allow time for it to adjust to its new environment. The balance only requires to be plugged in to warm up. Recommended warm up period is twenty (20) minutes. The balance is powered whenever it is plugged into a power source. -
Page 21: Percent Weighing
OPERATION Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only Percent Weighing is when EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE the Percent Function is selected under the Setup menu. Refer to page 38. Percent A 10g reference load is set for 20%: weighing permits you to place a reference... -
Page 22: Parts Counting
OPERATION Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting Parts Counting enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only Parts Counting is when the Parts Counting Function is selected in the Setup menu. Refer to page 38. In the parts counting mode, the balance displays the quantity of parts you place on the pan. -
Page 23: Check Weighing
OPERATION Check Weighing Check Weighing Check Weighing Check Weighing Check Weighing enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only Check Weighing is when the Check Weighing Function is selected in the Setup menu. Refer to page 38. Refer to page 43, Check Weighing Options under the Setup menu to set the Reference Type and Display Type options. -
Page 24: Animal Weighing
OPERATION Check Weighing (Cont.) Check Weighing (Cont.) Check Weighing (Cont.) Check Weighing (Cont.) Check Weighing (Cont.) 13. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to set the over value. When the last digit is entered, the display indicates one of three display modes for check weighing. 14. -
Page 25: Fill Guide
OPERATION Fill Guide Fill Guide Fill Guide Fill Guide Fill Guide enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only enabled only FILLGUIDE BAR GRAPH Fill Guide is when Fill Guide Function is selected under the Setup menu. Refer to page 38. To set options, refer to page 46, Fill Options under the Setup Options submenu. -
Page 26: Reference Number
OPERATION Fill Guide (Cont.) Fill Guide (Cont.) Fill Guide (Cont.) Fill Guide (Cont.) Fill Guide (Cont.) Reference Number Reference Number Reference Number Reference Number Reference Number If reference number was selected under the Fill Option submenu with the balance in a weighing mode, proceed as follows: . -
Page 27: Printing Data
OPERATION High Point (Cont.) High Point (Cont.) High Point (Cont.) High Point (Cont.) High Point (Cont.) To view the lowest and highest sample weight. The display LIMIT flashes, the lowest sample weight is displayed followed by two short beeps, display then indicates the highest sample weight for a few seconds then automatically changes back to the normal weighing mode. -
Page 28: List
OPERATION Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) AP250D 98101-35 Sr# 3.0 List List List List List User Menu AL = 1, Stb = 1 List is a convienent method of examining AZT = On which parameters are set up in the bal- ance. -
Page 29: Automatic Calibration Printout
OPERATION Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Automatic Calibration Printout Automatic Calibration Printout Automatic Calibration Printout Automatic Calibration Printout Automatic Calibration Printout When performing an Automatic calibra- tion with CAL option (GLP submenu of the Setup Options submenu set to ON), a - - - - - AUTO SPAN CAL - - - - - - printout is made after calibration is com-... -
Page 30: Statistics Printout
OPERATION Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Statistics Printout Statistics Printout Statistics Printout Statistics Printout Statistics Printout When statistics is enabled, a printout can be made with any of the major balance functions such as;... -
Page 31: Percent Weighing
OPERATION Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Percent Weighing Statistical printouts of Percent Weighing are similar to sampling statistics. Loads on the balance platform may be displayed - - - - - START - - - - - as a percentage of a defined sample. -
Page 32: Check Weighing
OPERATION Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Printing Data (Cont.) Check Weighing When the balance is in a Check Weighing - - - - - START - - - - - mode, each sample can be checked to 6/22/95 12:09:29 PM print an under, accept or over weight on... -
Page 33: Menus
MENUS MENUS MENUS MENUS MENUS MENUS Each submenu of the AP Balance contains numerous selections which can be set for specific operations. To customize the operation of the balance for specific measure- ments, functions and printing, it is necessary to make selections in each menu. The following illustration identifies the major items in each menu. -
Page 34: Menu Lock-Out Protection
MENUS MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION MENU LOCK-OUT PROTECTION Unlocked The menus can be locked out to prevent settings from being changed. When locked out, Setup and Print menus may still be accessed for viewing but settings may not be changed. -
Page 35: Calibration Menu
MENUS CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU CALIBRATION MENU Auto Auto USER USER TEST TEST Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto USER USER USER TEST TEST TEST Auto Auto Auto Analytical Plus balances features calibration methods. is a method where the balance calibrates itself using internal calibrated masses. USER USER USER... -
Page 36: User Calibration
MENUS User Calibration User Calibration User Calibration User Calibration User Calibration User calibration is used when it is desired to calibrate the balance using a mass of known value. NOTE NOTE NOTE: Before beginning user calibration, make sure masses are on hand. NOTE NOTE If you are in the calibration menu and... -
Page 37: Cal Test
MENUS Cal Test Cal Test Cal Test Cal Test Cal Test This feature checks the calibration against last stored calibration information. The Cal Error display indicates the difference since the last automatic calibration. 1. Make sure there is no load on the pan and close the chamber doors. Cal End Cal End Cal End... -
Page 38: User Menu
MENUS USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU USER MENU The User menu is used to adapt the balance to environmental conditions. It contains submenus which enable you to turn features on or off, and program balance param- Reset Reset eters. -
Page 39: Averaging Level
MENUS Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging Level Averaging level compensates for vibration or excessive air currents. Factory default setting is shown in bold type. AL 0 reduced stability, fastest stabilization time AL 1 normal stability, normal stabilization time AL 1 normal stability, normal stabilization time AL 1 normal stability, normal stabilization time AL 1 normal stability, normal stabilization time... -
Page 40: Auto-Zero
MENUS Auto-Zero Auto-Zero Auto-Zero Auto-Zero Auto-Zero Auto-Zero minimizes the effects of temperature changes and shift on the zero reading. The balance maintains the zero display until the threshold is exceeded. Factory default setting is shown in bold type. Turns Auto-Zero OFF. Turns Auto-Zero ON. -
Page 41: Setup Menu
MENUS SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup menu is used to customize the operation of the balance for your specific requirements. It contains submenus which enable you to turn features on or off, and Reset program balance parameters. -
Page 42: Setup Menu Protection
MENUS Setup Menu Protection Setup Menu Protection Setup Menu Protection Setup Menu Protection Setup Menu Protection SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU The Setup menu may be locked out to FACTORY DEFAULTS FACTORY DEFAULTS FACTORY DEFAULTS FACTORY DEFAULTS FACTORY DEFAULTS prevent unauthorized personnel from... -
Page 43: Type Approved/Lft
MENUS Type Approved/LFT Type Approved/LFT Type Approved/LFT Type Approved/LFT Type Approved/LFT LFT can be set to ON or OFF. Selecting ON automatically sets the parameters shown in the table to conform to type approved requirements. For sealing method, refer to Type Approved Sealing section. -
Page 44: Functions
MENUS Unit Selection (Cont.) Unit Selection (Cont.) Unit Selection (Cont.) Unit Selection (Cont.) Unit Selection (Cont.) Taels Taels Taels Taels Taels If taels are enabled, choose one of three different taels: Hong Kong, Singapore, or Taiwan. (Hong Kong), (Singapore), or (Taiwan). -
Page 45: Statistics
MENUS Statistics Statistics Statistics Statistics Statistics Statistics provides printed display data of: Standard Deviation either population or sample, Mean, Sum, High, Low and Difference readings. Each can be individually set ON or OFF. Access menu. . Enable allows the statistics feature to be turned off without losing the individual settings programmed into memory. -
Page 46: Net
MENUS Weight shown on the display can be referred to as a zero value (gross value) or tare value (net value). When enabled the display value also has GROSS/NET Indicator turned ON, this feature will allow you to obtain a zero value by a long press on A short press is a tare. - Page 47 MENUS Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) 1. Access the submenu under the Setup Options menu. EXPONENTS EXPONENTS EXPONENTS...
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Page 48: Good Laboratory Practices
MENUS Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) Custom Unit or Volume Selection (Cont.) . Selecting NONE disables the volumetric units. NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: NOTE... -
Page 49: Parts Counting Error
MENUS Parts Counting Error Parts Counting Error Parts Counting Error Parts Counting Error Parts Counting Error Parts counting Error is enabled only when ERROR LEVELS ERROR LEVELS ERROR LEVELS ERROR LEVELS ERROR LEVELS the Parts Counting Function is selected. Disables error level limits. Disables error level limits. -
Page 50: Sample Displays
MENUS SAMPLE DISPLAYS SAMPLE DISPLAYS SAMPLE DISPLAYS SAMPLE DISPLAYS SAMPLE DISPLAYS NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: Samples of the displays for check weighing are shown as follows using a reference weight of 50 grams. The over limit was set at 55 grams, and the lower limit was set at 45 grams. - Page 51 MENUS Check Weighing Options (Cont.) Check Weighing Options (Cont.) Check Weighing Options (Cont.) Check Weighing Options (Cont.) Check Weighing Options (Cont.) The following procedure describes how to set up the balance for all choices. Before starting, the Check Weighing option must have been selected under the Functions submenu.
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Page 52: Animal Weighing Options
MENUS Animal Weighing Options Animal Weighing Options Animal Weighing Options Animal Weighing Options Animal Weighing Options Animal Weighing Options is enabled only when Animal Weighing Function is selected. The balance samples the weight data for a variable sampling interval and processes the data to filter out the instabilities by the live animal. -
Page 53: Time
MENUS Fill Option (Cont.) Fill Option (Cont.) Fill Option (Cont.) Fill Option (Cont.) Fill Option (Cont.) If REF WT is selected, a sample reference weight is used later to set the weight parameter into the balance. If NUMBER is selected, a number represent- the desired sample weight has to be entered. -
Page 54: Adjust
MENUS Time (Cont.) Time (Cont.) Time (Cont.) Time (Cont.) Time (Cont.) first two digits are flashing. to change flashing digits to current local hour. flashes the last two digits. NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: will back up display. changes minutes display. to accept. -
Page 55: Date
MENUS Date Date Date Date Date Date is a feature which enables the balance to be set to a U.S.A. date standard or European date standard. U.S. standard has the month, date followed by the year each separated by (/) in the printout. The European date standard has the day first, followed by the month and then the year each separated by a period. -
Page 56: Lockswitch
MENUS Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch Lockswitch enables you to lock out one or more menu selections. Each menu can be after all functions have been set after all functions have been set after all functions have been set after all functions have been set after all functions have been set individually locked on or off . -
Page 57: Print Menu
MENUS PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU PRINT MENU The Print menu provides a number of options which includes: reset, communications, Reset good laboratory practices, print options, and list. sets all submenus contained Communication in the Print menu to factory default settings. specifies baud rate, number of data bits, parity bit type and stop bits. -
Page 58: Reset
MENUS Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset This submenu enables you to reset all all Print menu selections to the factory default settings shown below. Reset does not appear if the menu has been locked out. Function Default Baud Rate br2400 Data Bits 7 data Parity... -
Page 59: Baud Rate
MENUS Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate This submenu is used to select the desired baud rate. There are five available baud rates to choose from: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600. The default setting is 2400 baud. -
Page 60: Stop Bits
MENUS Parity Parity Parity Parity Parity Parity can be set to Odd, Even or None. The default setting is None. To set parity, proceed as follows: 1. Access the submenu. Stop Bits Stop Bits Stop Bits Stop Bits Stop Bits The number of stop bits can be set to 1 or 2. -
Page 61: Print Options
MENUS Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (Cont.) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (Cont.) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (Cont.) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (Cont.) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (Cont.) NOTE NOTE NOTE: allows going back to the previous digit for correction. NOTE NOTE accepts value and moves to second digit. -
Page 62: Initialize
MENUS Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize This submenu allows you to: • Specify a time interval (in seconds) for automatic output. • Exclude a range of weights from being output, or specify a range for output, by the Auto Print feature. It does not appear on the Print menu if Auto Print is set to OFF. -
Page 63: Print Stable Data Only
MENUS Initialize (Cont.) Initialize (Cont.) Initialize (Cont.) Initialize (Cont.) Initialize (Cont.) 11. After the last digit is entered, is displayed again. for the high limit. indicates current high end value. 14. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to change the numbers as required. 15. -
Page 64: Time
MENUS Time Time Time Time Time When the Time function is set ON, allows the balance to output the current time to the printer. To set the Time feature ON or OFF, proceed as follows: 1. Access the submenu under the Print Options menu Date Date Date... -
Page 65: Difference
MENUS Difference Difference Difference Difference Difference Difference data is only output to the printer when Check Weighing or Fill Guide mode was selected. 1. Access the submenu under the Print Options menu List List List List List This submenu can be used to output a listing of current menu settings via the RS232 interface. -
Page 66: Care And Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep the balance operating properly, the housing and platform should be kept clean and free from foreign material. If necessary, a cloth dampened with a mild detergent may be used. -
Page 67: Error Codes List
MAINTENANCE Error Codes List Error Codes List Error Codes List Error Codes List Error Codes List The following list describes the various error codes and which can appear on the display and the suggested remedy. Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Data Errors Internal data errors. - Page 68 MAINTENANCE Error Codes List (Cont.) Error Codes List (Cont.) Error Codes List (Cont.) Error Codes List (Cont.) Error Codes List (Cont.) System Errors System Errors System Errors System Errors System Errors 5.1 thrrough 5.9 System errors. Turn the power off, then turn it back on. If error persists, have the balance serviced.
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Page 69: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION If the Troubleshooting section does not resolve or describe your problem, you will need to contact an authorized Ohaus Service Agent. For Service assistance in the United States, please call Ohaus Corporation toll-free at (800) 526-0659. An Ohaus Product Service Specialist will be available to help you. -
Page 70: Specifications
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL AP110 AP110 AP110 AP110 AP110 AP210 AP210 AP210 AP210 AP210 AP310 AP310 AP310 AP310 AP310 AP250D AP250D AP250D AP250D AP250D Capacity (g) 52/210 Readability (mg) 0.01/0.1 Weighing modes g, oz, ct, dwt, (3) taels, oz t, gn, mommes, 1 custom unit, parts counting, percent weighing, Repeatability (Std. -
Page 71: Limited Warranty
Ohaus. The warranty period shall begin at the date of installation, or three months from shipment to the buyer, whichever occurs first. - Page 72 Ohaus Corporation 29 Hanover Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA Tel: (973) 377-9000, Fax: (973) 593-0359 With offices worldwide. P/N 78209-01 R1099 © Ohaus Corporation 1995, 1999, all rights reserved.
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