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Ins. No. E-023-2-E SMART COMMUNICATION UNIT □□□ MODEL EL 2310-08E Applicable flowmeter : OVAL Coriolis Flowmeters ALTI Type U, Type S, Type B mass For the installation of application software “LinkTop” and the interface driver, refer to Ins. No. E-020IMC “Smart Communication Unit MODEL:...
E-023- CONTENTS ..................5 1. SMART COMMUNICATION UNIT 1.1 General ............................ 5 ......................5 2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2.1 Inspection upon Receipt ......................5 2.2 Hookup with Associated Equipment and Devices ..............6 2.3 PC Interface Adapter ....................... 7 ....................... 8 3.
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E-023-2-E 3.11 Troubleshooting........................75 3.11.1 If there is no response ....................75 3.11.2 If it is not possible to connect to the flowmeter ............... 75 3.11.3 Input errors ........................76 3.11.4 Error and status display list ..................... 77 ..................79 4.
The EL2310 is a communication terminal designed for use in combination with a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as PC) and any one of the OVAL Coriolis series flowmeters to set up, alter, adjust, or read out parameters and variables, through interactive communications, locally at the point of measurement or from a terminal in a remote location.
E-023-2-E 2.3 PC Interface Adapter Comprised of components as shown in Fig. 3, it converts the flowmeter transmitter signal (Bell 202) into the USB signal. USB connector All dimension in millimeters Probe Body Cable length from probe 500 approx. Fig.3...
E-023-2-E 3.EL2310 OPERATION 3.1 About LinkTop Screen Fig. 4 shows how the LinkTop window looks like. Title Bar Menu Message Box Field PC-to-Flowmeter Communications Status Fig.4 The state of communications is indicated at bottom left of the screen by : ◇...
E-023-2-E 3.2 Starting the LinkTop and Connections ① Hook up the flowmeter transmitter, PC interface adapter, and "LinkTop" preinstalled PC as shown in Fig. 2. ② To get the LinkTop up and running, click from "Start" at lower left of the PC screen and click "LinkTop for Coriolis 3 (J)"...
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E-023-2-E ⑦ As you click "OK" and start the connection process, a message box like the one in Fig. 9 appears. A bar graph in the middle of message box indicates progress of connection process. Fig.9 When the connection process begins, the transmitter connected is automatically identified and the transmitter name appears in the title bar.
E-023-2-E 3.3 Terminating the Connection To terminate connection between the flowmeter transmitter and LinkTop, follow the procedure given below: ① Click on "File (F)" at top-level menu on the screen as shown in Fig. 12, select "Disconnect (U) Shift + F3" and click on again.
E-023-2-E 3.4 Terminating the LinkTop To exit the LinkTop, click on "File (F)" at top-level menu of the screen, select "Exit (E)," and click on again. A message box as shown in Fig. 15 appears. If you are sure to exit the LinkTop, click on "OK" button. Clicking on "OK"...
E-023-2-E 3.5 Menu: Process Variables (Processing Values Display) The "Process Variables" menu can be used to confirm the flowmeter’s process values (instantaneous flow value, fluid density, fluid temperature, cumulative total flow value, and analog output), as well as the Write Protect state.
E-023-2-E ③ If there is some kind of problem with the flowmeter converter, then an error message will be displayed in the window under the process value measurement window. For details, refer to section 3.11.4, "Error and status display list". ④...
E-023-2-E 3.6 Menu: Setup (Settings) The "Setup" menu can be used to set the flowmeter’s various parameter values, the converter’s information, and so on. If a "Diag/Service" window is displayed on the screen, then it will not be possible to set the various parameters, converter information, and so on.
E-023-2-E 3.6.1 Converter variables (Fld dev var) ① Click "Setup (S)" in the menu, and then select and click "Fld dev var". ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 20). Fig.20 ③ In the "Flow" section, the mass flow unit, volume flow unit, inflow direction, flow damping, flow cutoff, and volume flow compensation coefficient can be set.
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E-023-2-E ⑤ In the temperature "Temp" section, the temperature unit and temperature damping can be set. ⑥ Set each item. For the items with a triangle on the right side, click the triangle to make your selection from the drop-down list. For the other items, directly input a numerical value. ⑦...
E-023-2-E 3.6.2 Output settings (Outputs) 3.6.2.1 Analog and pulse assignment (Analog/Pulse Assign) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Analog/Pulse Assign" from the "Outputs" drop- down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 23). Assign analog output 1 and 2 here, as well as pulse output 1 and 2.
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E-023-2-E ④ Click the "OK" button after all settings are completed to display the message box (Fig. 27). Click "OK" here to change the settings to the inputted values, and to reflect the changed setting values in the flowmeter’ s output. For the sake of safety, if the flowmeter’ s output is used to control valves or other such parts, then change that control loop to manual control so that the control loop is in a state whereby it is not influenced by the flowmeter’...
E-023-2-E ⑥ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window. To cancel the settings, click the "Cancel" button in any step from ② to ④ . 3.6.2.2 Analog output 1 setting (Analog output 1) ①...
E-023-2-E ⑤ Click "OK" to change the settings to the inputted values, and then click the "OK" button in the displayed message box (Fig. 33) to complete the setting process. Fig.33 ⑥ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window.
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E-023-2-E ④ Click the "OK" button after all settings are completed to display the message box (Fig. 35). Click "OK" here to change the settings to the inputted values, and to reflect the changed setting values in the flowmeter’ s output. For the sake of safety, if the flowmeter’ s output is used to control valves or other such parts, then change that control loop to manual control so that the control loop is in a state whereby it is not influenced by the flowmeter’...
E-023-2-E 3.6.2.5 Pulse output 2 setting (Pulse output 2) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Pulse output 2" from the "Outputs" drop-down list. ② "Pulse output 2" can be set by following the same procedures as described in 3.6.2.4 "Pulse output 1", steps ②...
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E-023-2-E ④ The status output is open collector output, and it is possible to select from the three functions "Error Status", "Bi direction", and "H/L Alarm". ・ "Error Status": A function for switching status output when the item selected with "Status output error select"...
E-023-2-E ⑦ Click the "OK" button after all settings are completed to display the message box (Fig. 40). Click "OK" here to change the settings to the inputted values, and to reflect the changed setting values in the flowmeter’ s output. For the sake of safety, if the flowmeter’ s output is used to control valves or other such parts, then change that control loop to manual control so that the control loop is in a state whereby it is not influenced by the flowmeter’...
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E-023-2-E ③ Select the output levels to set from the drop-down lists by clicking the triangles on the right side of the "Analog" and "Pulse" items, as shown in Fig. 43 and Fig. 44. Fig.43 Fig.44 ④ Output levels are as follows: Output Level Analog Output Pulse Output...
E-023-2-E ⑦ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window. To cancel the settings, click the "Cancel" button in any step from ② to ⑤ . 3.6.3 Status input setting (Status input) ①...
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E-023-2-E ⑥ After all settings are complete, click the "OK" button to display a message box (Fig. 49). Click "OK" here to change the settings to the inputted values, and to reflect the changed setting values in the flowmeter’ s output. For the sake of safety, if the flowmeter’ s output is used to control valves or other such parts, then change that control loop to manual control so that the control loop is in a state whereby it is not influenced by the flowmeter’...
E-023-2-E 3.6.4 H/L alarm setting (H/L alarm) 3.6.4.1 H/L alarm assignment (H/L alarm assign) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "H/L alarm assign" from the "H/L alarm" drop- down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 51). Set the H/L alarm assignment here. Fig.51 ③...
E-023-2-E ⑥ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window. To cancel the settings, click the "Cancel" button in any step from ② to ④ . 3.6.4.2 H/L alarm parameter settings (H/L alarm param) ①...
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E-023-2-E ④ Set each item. For the items with a triangle on the right side, click the triangle to make your selection from the drop-down list, as shown in Fig. 57. For the other items, directly input a numerical value. Fig.57 ⑤...
E-023-2-E 3.6.5 Converter information settings (Device information) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Device information". ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 60). Set the converter information here. Fig.60 ③ Set each item. For the items with a triangle on the right side, click the triangle to make your selection from the drop-down list, as shown in Fig.
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E-023-2-E ④ In the case of an item that is to be inputted directly, when the cursor is held over the input field, a description of the input restrictions will appear as shown in Fig. 63. Use this as a guide while making your setting.
E-023-2-E 3.6.6 Converter display settings (LCD) 3.6.6.1 Display order settings (Var. priority) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Var. priority" from the "LCD" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 66). Set the order to be used for displaying measurement values on the LCD here.
E-023-2-E 3.6.6.2 Display update frequency setting (Refresh LCD) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Refresh LCD" from the "LCD" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 69). Set the display update frequency for displaying measurement values on the LCD here.
E-023-2-E 3.6.6.3 Display character size setting (Font) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Font" from the "LCD" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 73). Set the size of characters to be used for measurement values displayed on the LCD here.
E-023-2-E 3.6.6.4 Measurement value decimal point position settings (Decimal) ① Click the "Setup (S)" menu, and then select and click "Decimal" from the "LCD" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 77). Set the decimal point position to be used for measurement values displayed on the LCD here.
E-023-2-E ⑥ Click "OK" to change the settings to the selected values, and then click the "OK" button in the displayed message box (Fig. 80) to complete the setting process. Fig.80 ⑦ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window.
E-023-2-E ⑤ After the setting is complete, click the "OK" button to display a message box (Fig. 83). Fig.83 ⑥ Click "OK" to change the settings to the selected values, and then click the "OK" button in the displayed message box (Fig. 84) to complete the setting process. Fig.84 ⑦...
E-023-2-E ⑤ Click "OK" to change the settings to the inputted values, and then click the "OK" button in the displayed message box (Fig. 87) to complete the setting process. Fig.87 ⑥ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window.
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E-023-2-E ④ Click "OK" to change the settings to the inputted values, and then click the "OK" button in the displayed message box (Fig. 90) to complete the setting process. Fig.90 ⑤ After the "OK" button is clicked, the item input window will appear again. Click the "Cancel" button to close the item input window.
E-023-2-E 3.7 Menu: Diag/Service (Checking and Adjustment) "Diag/Service" can be used to diagnose the flowmeter converter, perform loop tests on each output, adjust output values, reset cumulative totals, and calibrate sensor input. When the "Setup (S)" windows are displayed on the screen, it will not be possible to perform checks or adjustments.
E-023-2-E 3.7.1 Converter self-diagnosis functions (Test/Status) These functions are used to self-diagnose the flowmeter converter. 3.7.1.1 Self-diagnosis function 1 (Self Diag) 3.7.1.1.1 Hardware check (Hardware) ① Click the "Diag/Service (T)" menu, select "Self Diag" from the "Test/Status" drop-down list, and then click "Hardware"...
E-023-2-E ④ Click "OK" to execute the checks. Once they are finished, a message box (Fig. 94) will be displayed. Click the "OK" button to complete the hardware check. The results are displayed as shown in Fig. 95. Fig.94 Fig.95 ⑤...
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E-023-2-E ③ Click the "OK" button to display a message box (Fig. 97). This conducts checks, so if the output of the flowmeter is being used to control valves and so on, make sure to switch that control loop to manual control so that it is in a state whereby it is not affected by the output of the flowmeter.
E-023-2-E 3.7.1.1.3 Converter internal state checks (Xmtr condition) ① Click the "Diag/Service (T)" menu, select "Self Diag" from the "Test/Status" drop-down list, and then click "Xmtr condition" under that. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 101). This will check the converter internal state. Fig.101 ・...
E-023-2-E ⑤ Click the "OK" button to return to the window from before the check, and then click the "Cancel" button to close the window. Clicking "OK" here will start the converter internal state check over again. 3.7.1.1.4 LCD test (LCD test) ①...
E-023-2-E 3.7.1.2 Self-diagnosis function 2 (Installation) 3.7.1.2.1 Static device installation state check (Static) ① Click the "Diag/Service (T)" menu, select "Installation" from the "Test/Status" drop-down list, and then click "Static" under that. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 107). This will check the static device installation state. Click "OK"...
E-023-2-E Fig.111 Diagnosis results are as follows (phase difference received from the DSP is monitored for 30 seconds, and the difference between the maximum and minimum values is examined): ・ "Best condition": 25 or less ・ "Good condition": More than 25 and equal to or less than 75. ・...
E-023-2-E ⑤ Click "OK" to execute the checks. Once they are finished, a message box (Fig. 115) will be displayed. Click the "OK" button to complete the dynamic device installation state check. The results are displayed as shown in Fig. 116. Fig.115 Fig.116 Diagnosis results are as follows (phase difference received from the DSP is monitored for 30 seconds,...
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E-023-2-E ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 117). Select the simulated output value and click the "Start" button. To pick another current value to output, select "Other" and click the "Start" button after inputting the analog value. Click the "Cancel" button to exit "Fix Analog". Click here and input a value to set any analog simulated output.
E-023-2-E 3.7.2.2 Analog output 2 loop test (Fix Analog 2) The analog output 2 loop test can be executed by following the same procedures as described in section 3.7.2.1 "Fix Analog 1", steps ① to ⑤ . 3.7.2.3 Pulse output 1 loop test (Fix Pulse 1) This test can be used to put pulse output into a simulated output state, and to verify the output line with a loop test.
E-023-2-E ⑤ Click the "OK" button to cause the simulated output value to be outputted. While the simulated output value is being outputted, a message at the bottom of the window will indicate that the system is "creating simulated output", as shown in Fig. 123. Click the "Stop"...
E-023-2-E ③ Click the "Start" button to display a message box (Fig. 126). Click the "OK" button to start "Fix Status output". Click the "Cancel" button to return to the window shown in Fig. 125. Fig.126 ④ Click the "OK" button to cause the simulated output state to be outputted. While the simulated output is being outputted, a message at the bottom of the window will indicate that the system is "creating simulated output", as shown in Fig.
E-023-2-E 3.7.3 Converter adjustment function (Calibration) This is an flowmeter converter adjustment function. 3.7.3.1 Automatic zero point adjustment (Auto zero) This adjusts the zero point of the flowmeter converter, on the flowmeter side. ① Click the "Diag/Service (T)" menu, and then select and click "Auto zero" from the "Calibration" drop- down list.
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E-023-2-E ④ Click the "OK" button to adjust the zero point. While this adjustment is occurring, a message at the bottom of the window will indicate that the system is "Adjusting. Please wait", as shown in Fig. 132. Fig.132 ⑤ Click "OK" to execute the zero point adjustment, then click "OK" again in the message box (Fig. 133) displayed when adjustment is complete to exit automatic zero point adjustment.
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E-023-2-E Fig.134 ⑥ Click the "OK" button to return to the window shown in Fig. 132, then click the "Cancel" button to exit "Autozero". CAUTION Adjust the zero point when the temperature of the process fluid is stable at the temperature at which it will be used.
E-023-2-E 3.7.4 Analog output adjustment (Trim Analog) This adjusts the output value of the flowmeter converter’ s analog output. This function is for adjusting the values by outputting analog values equivalent to 4mA and 20mA regardless of the processing state. If the flowmeter’ s output is used to control valves or other such parts, then for the sake of safety, change the control loop to manual control so that the control loop is in a state whereby it is not influenced by the flowmeter’...
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E-023-2-E ④ Select "4mA to 20mA" from the window shown in Fig. 137 and click the "OK" button to display the window shown in Fig. 161. Select whether to adjust 4mA or 20mA. This description assumes that 4mA will be adjusted first, followed by 20mA. Input the value reading currently output on the ammeter and click the "OK"...
E-023-2-E ⑨ Select the 4mA side or the 20mA side for adjustment from the window that appears, as shown in Fig. 140. This description assumes that 4mA will be adjusted first, followed by 20mA. Input the value reading currently output on the meter and click the "OK" button. Click here and select which to adjust.
E-023-2-E ③ Cumulative totals include "F-Total", "R-Total", "Counter", and "Totalizer". ・ "F-Total": This count is incremented whenever the flow goes in the direction set with "Flow direction" (the positive direction). ・ "R-Total": This count is incremented whenever the flow goes in the reverse direction, if "Bi direction" is selected for "Status output func".
E-023-2-E 3.8 Menu: Maintenance The "Maintenance (M)" menu can be used to display the current value and a log of the converter’ s internal temperature, as well as a log of errors that occur during operation. It is also possible to display the length of time the converter has been running, display elapsed time, make settings, and so on.
E-023-2-E 3.8.1 Log and converter internal temperature display (Maintenance xmtr) 3.8.1.1 Error log display (Error log) ① Click the "Maintenance (M)" menu, and then select and click "Error log" from the "Maintenance xmtr" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 144). Fig.144 ③...
E-023-2-E ⑥ It is also possible to save a log to a file here. Click the "Save" button to display Fig. 146, specify the save location and file name, and then click "OK" to create a CSV file, completing the save process. Fig.146 ⑦...
E-023-2-E ④ Click the "OK" button here to display a message box (Fig. 149) and resume the function for saving log entries. Fig.149 ⑤ Also, to display the most recent log entry, click the "OK" button in the screen shown in Fig. 147 to display a message box (Fig.
E-023-2-E 3.8.1.4 Converter elapsed time display (History) ① Click the "Maintenance (M)" menu, and then select and click "History" from the "Maintenance xmtr" drop-down list. ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 153). Fig.153 ③ It is possible to display the total running time of the converter "Operating Time", as well as set the "History"...
E-023-2-E 3.9 Menu: Window (Window) The "Window" menu can be used to arrange the currently displayed windows. The options for arranging windows are "Cascade", "TileHorizontal", and "TileVertical". For instance, assume that multiple windows are being displayed on top of each other, as shown in Fig. 156.
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E-023-2-E ② Select "TileHorizontal" to display these windows lined up vertically, as shown in Fig. 158. Fig.158 ③ Select "TileVertical" to display these windows lined up horizontally, as shown in Fig. 159. Fig.159...
E-023-2-E 3.10 Menu: File (File) The "File" menu can be used to connect communications (refer to section 3.2 "Starting and Connecting LinkTop), to disconnect (refer to section 3.3 "Ending the Connection", and 3.4 "Exiting LinkTop), as well as to set ports (refer to section 2.3 "Installing the Driver"), to create a flowmeter converter parameter database, and print parameters.
E-023-2-E ② The common dialog box (Fig. 161) will be displayed. Select the disk and folder in which the data is to be stored from the drop-down list. ③ Input the name of the file to be saved and click the "Save (S)" button. This completes the file saving process.
E-023-2-E 3.10.1.4 Downloading This function is used to send all the parameters from a selected file to the flowmeter converter. This makes it possible to use the same parameters to set up another flowmeter converter (to copy settings). ① To download, verify the parameters in the current flowmeter to ensure that it is the right flowmeter. To save parameters, follow the instructions in section 3.10.1.2 "Saving files".
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E-023-2-E ⑧ After the "OK" button is clicked and the download starts, a message box (Fig. 166) will be displayed. It is possible to verify the state of download progress by watching the progress bar in the middle of the window.
E-023-2-E 3.10.2 Printing It is possible to print a table of the converter’ s setting parameters. ① Click the "File (F)" menu, and then select and click "Print Ctrl+P". ② The following window will be displayed (Fig. 168). Verify the various parameter values here, and either click the "Print"...
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E-023-2-E LinkTop for ALTImass ( CAXXX) Version 1.0.0 2010/01/14 11 : 34 Device info Descriptor Message Date 00年00月00日 Dev ID 00000000 Finale asmbly num Snsr s/n 0000000 Snsr model Flange JIS 10K Snsr matl SUS-316L Hardware rev Sensor type H/L alarm Sensor type CAXXX H/L alarm var...
E-023-2-E 3.11 Troubleshooting 3.11.1 If there is no response If there is a problem preventing communication between the PC and flowmeter when the flowmeter is connected as described in section 3.2 "Starting and Connecting LinkTop", or while this application is being used, then a message box will appear as shown in Fig.
E-023-2-E 3.11.3 Input errors If incorrect data is inputted into the "Menu: Setup (Settings) or the "Menu: Diag/Service (Checking and Adjustment)", and an attempt is made to communicate with the flowmeter converter, then an error box will appear on the desktop indicating an "input error ". Also note that there are two types of input errors; one where it is determined that there is an error in the setting in LinkTop, and one where the data is sent to the flowmeter converter, and the error is in the setting on the converter side.
E-023-2-E 3.11.4 Error and status display list Error List Error Type Name Details Resolution Conditions T h e v a l u e o f a n a l o g o u t p u t 1 h a s Bring the value of analog output 1 e x c e e d e d t h e r a n g e t h a t c a n b e within the range of -10 to 110%...
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E-023-2-E Status List Status Type Name Details Resolution Conditions Executing analog output 1 fixed output When analog output 1 fixed output Analog Output 1 Fixed ends Executing analog output 2 fixed output When analog output 2 fixed output Analog Output 2 Fixed ends Executing pulse output 1 fixed output When pulse output 1 fixed output...
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ - ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ Mode E L 2 3 1 0 - Smart Communication Unit Power source Always "0" Applicable flowmeter OVAL Coriolis Flowmeter ALTImass (application software) (PA0K Transmitter) Less application software ("0" in the 8th digit) Japanese Language (Japanese version OS)
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E-023-2-E 2011.12 Revised △ 2011.05 Released All specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement. E-023-2-E(1)
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