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TRANSLATION FROM uk_EN ORIGINAL LANGUAGE FIORI BATCH CONTROLLER USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL RIF. 9304444428 ed. 03 FIORI GROUP S.p.A. Via per Ferrara, 7 41034 FINALE EMILIA (Modena Italia) Tel. +39.0535.92357 - Fax +39.0535.90960 http://www.fi origroup.com id.: REV. 01 24/03/2015...
CONTENTS 1 WARNINGS ..............................7 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................9 SETTING UP ............................9 COMPONENTS ............................10 KEY FUNCTIONS ..........................11 PRINTER FUNCTIONS AND PAPER ROLL REPLACEMENT ............12 TECHNICAL FEATURES ........................13 3 FBC MODE FUNCTIONS ..........................15 TURN ON .............................15 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS ......................15 MAIN PAGE DESCRIPTION ........................15 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ..................15 TURNING OFF THE SYSTEM ......................15 WATER MANAGEMENT ........................16...
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CONTENTS 3.18 VIEWING THE MIXING STATUS ......................32 3.19 POURING THE MIX ..........................33 3.20 RESETTING THE VALUES OF THE WEIGHTS MEASURED ............33 3.21 PRINT MENU ............................34 3.22 HELP PAGE ............................36 3.23 ALARMS PAGE ............................36 3.24 CALIBRATING THE TARE ........................36 3.25 WATER MANAGEMENT ........................38 3.26 FUNCTION MENU ..........................38 3 CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS .....................41 TURN ON .............................41...
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CONTENTS SETTING THE CLOCK .........................60 PRINTING THE PARAMETERS ......................60 4 CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY ............61 MENU SETTINGS ..........................61 MENU FOREMAN ..........................61 COMPONENTS AND RECIPES ......................62 4.3.1 Entering the components ........................62 4.3.2 Creating mixes ............................63 4.3.3 Downloading components and recipes ....................64 4.3.4 Uploading components and recipes ......................64 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................
WARNINGS - Carefully read this manual for proper use of the system. - Before cleaning the system, turn off the vehicle. - Use only a clean moist cloth to clean the system. Do not use liquid products or aerosols. - Do not spray water directly or indirectly onto the device with a hose or use pails of water or similar. - Do not let the system come into direct contact with: - Ammonia - Acetone...
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The system has been designed to operate on a concrete production vehicle. It allows to set up different mix and visualize and record the quantity of components (cement, water, gravel, sand, etc.) used After storing the components and the recipes, the electronic system allows monitoring the correct quantity of each component of each recipe during loading.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.3 KEY FUNCTIONS Function when weighing Function when editing Print receipt Alphanumeric input Access the mixing page Alphanumeric input Start and stop (hold down for 3 secs.) Alphanumeric input Alphanumeric input Alphanumeric input Access the “short manual” (hold down for 3 secs.) Alphanumeric input Accessing the bag-counting function Alphanumeric input...
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.4 PRINTER FUNCTIONS AND PAPER ROLL REPLACEMENT The printer is used to print the the record (of each single load). 1 Button to open the cover to replace the paper roll and a status LED: a - When it is on fi xed it means that there is no error. b - When it fl...
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.4 TECHNICAL FEATURES Control unit dimensions 160 x 120 x 80 mm Printer dimensions 120 x 120 x 80 mm Supply voltage 10 ÷ 35 Vdc Allowed ambient temperature during the operating phase -20°C) / +60°C Allowed ambient temperature during the non-operating phase -30°C) / +80°C Maximum front tilting (Y axis) of the machine during weighing (**) ±...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.1 TURN ON Press and hold the key until the start page is displayed. The start page is displayed for a few seconds, 3.2 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS Enter the user identifi cation code (max. 4 digits). Press the OK key to confi...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.6 WATER MANAGEMENT Press the key to access the water management menu. There are two different modes available for using the water: A) Washing water Normally used to wash the machine. The system does not count the amount of supplied water. To activate the supply of washing water: - Select “WASHING MODE”...
MODE FUNCTIONS A screen will be displayed, in which the user will input the amount of material to be loaded: the number in green represents the recipe PRESET, whereas the number in yellow indicates the total amount of material to be loaded. Input the desired amount and press OK to confi...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.12 TIP-OFF (dynamic weighing) If the preset weighing value is exceeded, before pouring the material you may: Press the indicated key to shift to the dynamic reading, then open the pouring door located on the bucket and pour the material until the preset value is reached. Press the button (A) on the joystick and shift it to the left to open the hydraulic loader hatch and unload the quantity of material necessary to reach the required...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.13 BAG-COUNTING FUNCTION Select the component CEMENT and press the key Lower the arm. Lift the arm back up until the STOP signal is displayed. Input the weight value of each single bag (25, 30, 42.5, …...). Press OK The system will indicate the number of bags to be loaded.
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.15 COMPLETING WATER LOADING After loading all the recipe components, the water cycle needs to be completed by repeating the steps described in paragraph 3.6. 3.16 PRINT MENU Press 1 to access the print menu. Press SELECT to select the mixing you want to print. Press 0 to deselect press the SELECT...
MODE FUNCTIONS 1 - Machine code 2 - Operator code 3 - Recipe name 4 - Recipe data 5 - Component marker OTHER MARKERS *a: component with loaded weight outside the set tolerance limits *b: component loaded despite the weighing error signalled by the device *c: indicates that some components have been manually loaded 3.17 HELP PAGE Key 6...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.19 CALIBRATING THE TARE It is a test that needs to be performed daily in order to ensure the proper functioning of the weighing system. TEST/CALIBRATION To perform the device calibration - Press 0 , hold it down for a few seconds then press OK or select TEST/CALIBRATION from the FUNCTIONS menu.
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MODE FUNCTIONS Step 1/3 - Ensure that the bucket is empty - Slowly lower the boom - Withdraw the bucket (A) - Lift the boom at a constant speed Step 2/3 - Check that the bucket is empty - Slowly lower the boom - Withdraw the bucket (A) - Lift the boom back up Step 3/3...
MODE FUNCTIONS 3.20 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS More functions may be accessed from the recipe page: Press the specifi ed key to access the function menu: par. 3.19 PRINT DATA To access the list of receipts corresponding to the recipes stored; from the menu you can select the print function or press to return to the previous page RESET WEIGHT Is equivalent to the “C”...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS The system is set to operate on various recipes, with water compensation in the hygroscopic components. It can also monitor the quality of the mixing and manage automatically both the water and additive pumps. 3.1 TURN ON Press and hold the key until the start page is displayed.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.6 SELECTING A RECIPE Press the “select” select “SELECT MIX” Press OK : Recipe 1 is displayed Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to display all set recipes Select the recipe and press OK to confi rm. 3.7 MOISTURE OF AGGREGATES Once the recipe has been selected, the system asks you to defi...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS Once the humidity percentage has been entered, the device recalculates the hygroscopic components and water values To set up the volume to produce from 3.8 SELECTING THE VOLUME the selected recipe From the “FUNCTION” menu select “SETUP VOLUME” Press OK to edit the volume Enter the volume you want to produce...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.10 LOADING COMPONENTS THROUGH WEIGHING The required engine speed is 2000 revs/min - Select the desired component - Load the component into the bucket. - Withdraw the bucket (A) - Lift the bucket maintaining a constant speed. - Repeat the operation until the preset value is reached.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.12 LOADING PROGRESS INDICATORS The loading progress for each individual component is displayed by means of: - loading progress bar (from 50% to 100%) - progressive acoustic signal (from 50% to 100%) 3.13 CANCELLING LAST WEIGHING If the preset weighing value is exceeded, before pouring the material you may: Press the indicated key to cancel the weighing, then lower the bucket to pour some material and repeat the loading operation of the component through weighing.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS Once the preset loading progress value is reached, as long as it falls within the set tolerance limits, the bar becomes green press OK to confi rm the end of the TIP OFF and pour the product from the drum. Continue loading the other components by completing the recipe.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.16 COMPLETING WATER LOADING Once all recipe components have been loaded, the water loading needs to be completed. Select “WATER”. Press OK (a warning message is displayed). Press OK to confi rm. The water pump is started and loading completion is performed. The mix.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.17 BAG-COUNTING FUNCTION Select the component CEMENT and press the key Lower the arm. Lift the arm back up until the STOP signal is displayed. Input the weight value of each single bag (25, 30, 42.5, …...).
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.19 POURING THE MIX Set the drum rotation in the pouring position; the following message is displayed Beginning of the pouring phase has been detected when the device detects the end of the pouring phase, the following message is displayed End of pouring phase message Press ESC to return to the recipe page...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.21 PRINT MENU Press 1 to access the print menu. Press SELECT to select the mixing you want to print. Press 0 to deselect press the SELECT key + Arrows for multiple selections, Press 0 + arrows for multiple deselections, select all items by pressing and holding down the SELECT key,...
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CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 1 - Machine code 2 - Operator code 3 - Recipe name 4 - Recipe volume 5 - Start time and date of mixing cycle 6 - End time and date of mixing cycle 7 - Mixing revolutions 8 - Performed 9 - Preset 10 - Mixing time...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.22 HELP PAGE Key 6 to access the help page where all the function keys are explained. to return to the main page 3.23 ALARMS PAGE If any alarms are present, they may be displayed by pressing key 9 ( refer to chapter “ALARM LIST”).
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CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS TEST 1) Slowly lower the boom 2) Withdraw the bucket (A) 3) Lift the boom back up at a constant speed. If the value displayed differs from zero (60 in this instance), then the tare needs to be calibrated. - Press OK to shift to the calibration mode TARE CALIBRATION...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS 3.25 WATER MANAGEMENT Press the key to access the water management menu. There are two different modes available for using the water: A) Washing water Normally used to wash the machine. The system does not count the amount of supplied water. To activate the supply of washing water: - Select “WASHING MODE”...
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CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS PRINT DAILY REPORT Print daily report To print a daily report indicating the weights of the components loaded during the current day; press OK to print. Machine ID code Date Time Weights of the components loaded during the day DOWNLOAD select one or more fi...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS The system is set to operate on various recipes, with water compensation in the hygroscopic components. It can also monitor the quality of the mixing and manage automatically both the water and additive pumps. It provides information on the front and lateral tilting of the carriage.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.6 SELECTING A RECIPE Press the “select” select “SELECT MIX” Press OK : Recipe 1 is displayed Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to display all set recipes Select the recipe and press OK to confi rm. 3.7 MOISTURE OF AGGREGATES (see section 4.3.1) 3.7.1 Manually enter the humidity percentage Once the recipe has been selected, the system asks you to defi...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS Once the humidity percentage has been entered, device recalculates hygroscopic components and water values 3.7.2 Use of the Mikrolab If you set the use of the Mikrolab and the recipe con- tains SAND MP1..SAND MP6 type hygroscopic components Press OK to go to the HUMIDITY PAGE.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.7.3 Use of the moisture probe If you set the use of the moisture probe, you do not need to enter the humidity value; the system will automatically detect it during weighing To set up the volume to produce from 3.8 SELECTING THE VOLUME the selected recipe From the “FUNCTION”...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.10 LOADING COMPONENTS THROUGH WEIGHING The required engine speed is 2000 revs/min - Select the desired component - Load the component into the bucket. - Withdraw the bucket (A) - Lift the bucket maintaining a constant speed. - Repeat the operation until the preset value is reached.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.12 LOADING PROGRESS INDICATORS The loading progress for each individual component is displayed by means of: - loading progress bar (from 50% to 100%) - progressive acoustic signal (from 50% to 100%) 3.13 CANCELLING LAST WEIGHING If the preset weighing value is exceeded, before pouring the material you may: Press the indicated key to cancel the weighing, then lower the bucket to pour some material and repeat the loading operation of the component through weighing.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS Once the preset loading progress value is reached, as long as it falls within the set tolerance limits, the bar becomes green press OK to confi rm the end of the TIP OFF and pour the product from the drum. Continue loading the other components by completing the recipe.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.16 COMPLETING WATER LOADING Once all recipe components have been loaded, the water loading needs to be completed. Select “WATER”. Press OK (a warning message is displayed). Press OK to confi rm. The water pump is started and loading completion is performed. The mix.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS The system will indicate the number of bags to be loaded. After reaching the number of bags indicated, press OK and load the material. Number of bags Number of bags loaded to be loaded 3.18 VIEWING THE MIXING STATUS Press key 2 N.B.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.20 RESETTING THE VALUES OF THE WEIGHTS MEASURED Press and hold the C key until the cancellation message is displayed. Press OK to reset the recipe data; by doing this you may perform the same recipe again or perform other recipes in the data storage.
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CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 1 - Machine code 2 - Operator code 3 - Recipe name 4 - Recipe volume 5 - Start time and date of mixing cycle 6 - End time and date of mixing cycle 7 - Mixing revolutions 8 - Performed 9 - Preset 10 - Mixing time...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.22 HELP PAGE Key 6 to access the help page where all the function keys are explained. to return to the main page 3.23 ALARMS PAGE If any alarms are present, they may be displayed by pressing key 9 ( refer to chapter “ALARM LIST”).
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CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS TEST 1) Slowly lower the boom 2) Withdraw the bucket (A) 3) Lift the boom back up at a constant speed. If the value displayed differs from zero (60 in this instance), then the tare needs to be calibrated. - Press OK to shift to the calibration mode TARE CALIBRATION...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.25 WATER MANAGEMENT Press the key to access the water management menu. There are two different modes available for using the water: A) Washing water Normally used to wash the machine. The system does not count the amount of supplied water. To activate the supply of washing water: - Select “WASHING MODE”...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS 3.25 FUNCTION MENU Press “SELECT” from the recipe page par. 3.6 PRINTING DATA To access the list of receipts corresponding to the reci- pes stored; par. 3.24 from the menu you can select the print function or press to return to the previous page RESET WEIGHTS Is equivalent to the “C”...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS DOWNLOAD Select one or more fi elds Press OK Insert the USB memory stick A message is displayed confi rming that the USB mem- ory stick has been detected; the download will start showing the transfer progress status from 0 to 100% Remove the USB memory stick and carefully put the cap back in place to ensure the system protection IP levels.
MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.1 MENU SETTINGS - Go to the main page (recipe) - Press and hold the arrow key (>) and then the SELECT key. In the SETTING page you may change: - Language - unit of measurement (kg) or pounds (lbs) 4.2 MENU FOREMAN Select the “FOREMAN”...
MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3 COMPONENTS AND RECIPES To set or modify the list of components to be used in the recipe. Some components are preset by the manufacturer, however all components may be set or modifi ed. Up to 32 components may be set In the main page (used by the opera- tor) only the components with weight...
MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Scroll UP/DOWN with the arrow keys until the desired operating mode is reached, then press the SELECT key 4.5 MACHINE DIAGNOSTICS The operator may access these functions only if requested, and under the supervision of the technical assistance service.
MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.8 SETTING THE CLOCK To set the clock - Press OK to access the page. - Select the various fi elds and enter the required information: Hours, minutes, year, month, day”. - Press OK to confi...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.1 MENU SETTINGS - Go to the main page (recipe) - Press and hold the arrow key (>) and then the SELECT key. In the SETTING page you may change: - Language - unit of measurement (kg) or pounds (lbs) 4.2 MENU FOREMAN Select the “FOREMAN”...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3 COMPONENTS AND RECIPES 4.3.1 Entering the components To set or change the list of the components to be used in the recipes. Some components are preset by the manufac- turer, however all components may be set or modifi...
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3.2 Creating mixes To create new recipes or edit the existing ones. To browse through all recipes (up to 16 recipes are processed) Weight needed to obtain 1 cube metre of recipe Component code To create a new recipe - Select a recipe (e.g.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3.3 Downloading components and recipes To download the data on a USB memory stick - Open the USB cap and insert the USB memory stick - Wait for all data to be transferred. - Press ESC to exit at the end of the step.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Scroll UP/DOWN with the arrow keys until the desired operating mode is reached, then press the SELECT key 4.5 MACHINE DIAGNOSTICS The operator may access these functions only if requested, and under the supervision of the technical assistance service.
CBV STANDARD MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.8 SETTING THE CLOCK To set the clock - Press OK to access the page. - Select the various fi elds and enter the required information: Hours, minutes, year, month, day”. - Press OK to confi...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.1 MENU SETTINGS - Go to the main page (recipe) - Press and hold the arrow key (>) and then the SELECT key. In the SETTING page you may change: - Language - unit of measurement (kg) or pounds (lbs) 4.2 MENU FOREMAN Select the “FOREMAN”...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3 COMPONENTS AND RECIPES 4.3.1 Entering the components To set or change the list of the components to be used in the recipes. Some components are preset by the manufac- turer, however all components may be set or modifi...
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY SAND MP6: hygroscopic component on which the automatic water compensation will be performed. The system will use the MP6 curve to calculate the moisture value. - Press ESC to return to the menu 4.3.2 Creating mixes To create new recipes or edit the existing ones.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.3.3 Downloading components and recipes To download the data on a USB memory stick - Open the USB cap and insert the USB memory stick - Wait for all data to be transferred. - Press ESC to exit at the end of the step.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Scroll UP/DOWN with the arrow keys until the desired operating mode is reached, then press the SELECT key 4.5 MACHINE DIAGNOSTICS The operator may access these functions only if requested, and under the supervision of the technical assistance service.
CBV ADVANCED MODE FUNCTIONS FOR THE FOREMAN ONLY 4.8 SETTING THE CLOCK To set the clock - Press OK to access the page. - Select the various fi elds and enter the required information: Hours, minutes, year, month, day”. - Press OK to confi...
ALARM LIST 5.1 OPERATING ALARMS These alarms are displayed in a yellow box on the active page. They may be generated during the components loading operations. MACHINE TILTED TOO MUCH excessive tilting of the machine along the front axis CORRECT THE INCLINATION correct the front tilting of the machine LOWER BOOM AND REPEAT slowly lower the boom and repeat the operation...
ALARM LIST 5.2.1 Alarm table Alarm Description Solution code • restart the device EEPROM memory error • if the problem persists, replace (error in the EEPROM memory) the device BOOM ANGLE SENSOR NOT CONNECTED OR SHORT TO GND (the boom angle sensor is disconnected or short circuited to ground) BOOM ANGLE SENSOR SHORT TO Vcc (the boom angle sensor is disconnected or short circuited to battery voltage) BOTTOM PRESSURE SENSOR NOT CONNECTED OR SHORT TO GND...
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ALARM LIST Codice Descrizione Soluzione allarme WATER PUMP OUT NOT CONNECTED (the output for the water pump control is not connected) CHECK THE WIRING CON- NECTION WATER PUMP OUT SHORT TO GND • check the connection (the output for the water pump control is short circuited to ground) •...
A - Litre counter. B - Additive suction pump. C - Pump management device. It is connected to the pump and managed by Fiori Batch Controller. It activates and deactivates the additive loading to the preset values. D - Additive tanks.
CBV STANDARD ADDITIVE FEEDER 6.3 FILLING THE ADDITIVE TANKS (fi g. 2) Before using the additive feeder, check that there is additive in the tanks (1) and (2). Should the tanks be empty, unscrew the two caps (3) and fi ll them with additive in the desired quantity. CAUTION: check the effi...
CBV STANDARD ADDITIVE FEEDER 6.5 CHECKING AND MAINTAINING (fi g. 3) HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: Do not use metal or abrasive objects to clean the duct. CAUTION: Do not use solvents, diesel or petrol to clean the external parts of the equipment or parts in its immediate vicinity.
2nd additive (L3), pump for tank 2 C - Pump management device It is connected to the pump and managed by Fiori Batch Controller. It activates and deactivates the addi- tive loading to the preset values. D - Additive tanks...
CBV ADVANCED DOUBLE ADDITIVE FEEDER 7.3 FILLING THE ADDITIVE TANKS (fi g. 2) Before using the additive feeder, check that there is additive in the tanks (1) and (2). Should the tanks be empty, unscrew the two caps (3) and fi ll them with additive in the desired quantity. CAUTION: check the effi...
CBV ADVANCED DOUBLE ADDITIVE FEEDER 7.5 CHECKING AND MAINTAINING (fi g. 3) HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: Do not use metal or abrasive objects to clean the duct. CAUTION: Do not use solvents, diesel or petrol to clean the external parts of the equipment or parts in its immediate vicinity.
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