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Enabling Australia’s Field Technicians to build, troubleshoot and maintain better communications networks. This reference material is provided by TMG Test Equipment, VIAVI’s only Master Distributor for Contractors in Australia Industry Best Pricing Finance Available Short to Medium Project-Based Rental Solutions Dedicated Technical &...
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CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer User’s Guide...
Options ..............................11 Getting Started ............................13 Unpacking and inspecting CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer ............13 Installing Dual Module Carrier and CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer ........... 13 Navigating the user interface ........................15 Glancing at menus and icons ......................15 Setting up the instrument.........................
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CAA06M User's Guide Introducing 1-port cable loss measurements ..................45 Preparing for measurement ........................46 Selecting measurement mode ......................46 Setting parameters ..........................46 Making a measurement ........................... 48 Procedure ............................48 Analyzing measurement results ......................49 1-Port Phase Testing ..........................51 Introduction ..............................
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Table of Contents Introducing 2-port transmission measurement ..................63 Gain..............................63 Insertion loss ............................63 Preparing for a measurement ........................64 Selecting measurement mode ......................64 Setting parameters ..........................64 Making a measurement ........................... 67 Procedure ............................67 Analyzing measurement results ......................67 CW Signal Generating ..........................
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CAA06M User's Guide Finding a peak or valley in zoom zones ....................76 Displaying traces ............................. 76 Adding a trace ............................76 Performing trace math ......................... 77 Loading a saved trace.......................... 77 Setting test limits ............................. 78 Setting a limit line ..........................78 Setting a Multi Segment limit Line .......................
Open source disclaimer - IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY The CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer includes third party software licensed under the terms of separate open source software licenses. By using this software you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable open source software licenses.
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VIAVI has established a take-back processes in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC. Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of VIAVI Standards and Policies web page.
About CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer Frequency range Channels Used Max. Transmit Power (dBm/mW) (MHz) 29.9 dBm (977 mW) with TPC 5470-5725 100-140 26.9 dBm (490 mW) non-TPC 22.9 dBm (195 mW) with TPC 5250-5350 52-64 19.9 dBm (97.7 mW) with TPC...
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CAA06M User's Guide Items Descriptions This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental information or tips related to the main text. This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message.
Indicates that there is an action that must be performed in order to protect equipment and ALERT data or to avoid software damage and service interruption. Technical assistance f you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI or send an email to TAC@viavisolutions.com. For the latest TAC information, go to http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and- support/support/technical-assistance.
It is essential to have the optimal instrument for properly servicing or installing cell sites. The CAA06M analyzer is the optimal test solution to characterize cell site’s infrastructure due to its ease of use and rich functionality.
+12 VDC to +30 VDC with maximum 6 Watts. Features and capabilities The CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer is the optimal portable test solution for installation and maintenance of cellular base stations and cell sites, running with external AC power or battery for the field.
2 Port Transmission (gain/insertion loss) measurement ▪ RF Source Bias Voltage Specifications The physical, power supply, and environmental characteristics for the CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer (installed at CellAdvisor 5G) are listed in the tables below. Physical specifications Product Dimension (H x W x D), Weight CAA06M Cable and 130 mm x 138 mm x 41 mm, 0.43 kg for CAA06MA (0.45 kg for CAA06MB)
CAA06M User's Guide Item Descriptions 95% RH non-condensing Maximum Humidity Shock and Vibration MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 Drop MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 Altitude up to 4600 m Overvoltage category Overvoltage category OVC1 Pollution degree Pollution degree 2 Operation -10 to 55°C Temperature °C...
After you unpack the components, examine the CAA06M for damage. If you find damage, contact VIAVI Customer Care at 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest TAC information, go to https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/services-and-support/support/technical-assistance.
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2 Screw the 4 corners of Dual Module Carrier to CellAdvisor 5G and tie the Stylus to Dual Module Carrier. 3 Put the upper hooks of CAA06M into the holes of Dual Module Carrier. 4 Screw the lower part of Module to Dual Module Carrier.
CAA06M User's Guide Navigating the user interface Glancing at menus and icons There are menus and icons that you need to get familiar with to operate CAA06M Cable and Antenna Analyzer efficiently. Menus on the side bar Items Name Description Tap to view all menus for the selected measurement and mode.
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Getting Started Help Tap to view the CellAdvisor 5G Help. Hot keys and icons on the side bar Items Name Description Hold Tap to hold spectrum measurement. Tap to save the current measurement from one of the five file types: Result, Save Result as CSV, Setup, Report, or Screen.
You can enable purchased software options by using the Import Options from USB button. Please call the regional VIAVI Solutions Sales Office for more details about enabling options. They will ask you the serial number of the test instrument for which the upgrade or software option was ordered.
Performing Calibration Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform calibration properly in order to obtain accurate measurement results. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Understanding calibration ▪ Performing 1-port calibration ▪ Performing 2-port calibration Understanding calibration Calibration of your instrument to the Open, Short, and Load standards is important to get reliable and accurate measurement results.
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Performing Calibration Procedure 1. Connect an extension cable, if necessary, to the Reflection / RF Out port of the instrument. 2. Tap icon in the right side bar. The on-screen instruction appears to guide you through the mechanical O-S-L calibration. 3.
CAA06M User's Guide O-S-L calibration using electronic EZ-Cal kit The e-Calibration is an Open-Short-Load calibration using the electronic EZ-Cal kit, which allows you to perform the O-S-L calibration easy and fast with only one connection of the kit to the instrument.
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Performing Calibration 6. Check the screen to see if the calibration status is now changed to 7. After the electronic calibration has been completed, the EZ-Cal kit changes its status back to Open. 7. Make sure to disconnect the EZ-Cal kit including its USB connection.
CAA06M User's Guide Quick calibration The Quick calibration that is available only in the DTF measurement mode is useful when you want to measure the cable length only, without having to perform a full calibration. It's only valid only for a DTF measurement in the single layout.
Performing Calibration Below figure illustrates a connection setup for Thru calibration only. Prior to this Thru calibration, you must perform O-S-L calibration as described in the previous pages. Thru calibration Procedure 1. Connect the test cable to the Reflection / RF Out port and RF In port of the instrument. 2.
Reflection Test Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform Reflection measurements in VSWR or Return Loss. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Introducing reflection measurements ▪ Preparing for a measurement ▪ Making a measurement Introducing reflection measurement Reflection measurements in VSWR or Return Loss are used to characterize cable and antenna system in order to ensure a cell site's impedance matching and signal reflection characteristics.
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Reflection Test In telecommunications, return loss is a measure of power reflected from imperfections in an electrical or optical communication link. The ratio (PR / PT), represents the wave power reflected from the imperfection (PR) to that of the incident, or transmitted, wave, (PT). For maximum transmitted power, the return loss should be as small as possible, meaning the ratio PR / PT should be as small as possible.
CAA06M User's Guide Preparing for a measurement Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the Reflection VSWR ( ) or Reflection Return Loss ( ) icon as needed. NOTE: You can choose two measurement modes from each window in the Horizontal or Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
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Reflection Test also optimize the Y-scale automatically so that an entire trace can be displayed on the measurement chart. Adjusting Y-scale does not affect calibration status. 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap Amplitude. 2 Input the values of Top and Bottom amplitudes using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply.
CAA06M User's Guide NOTE: If you have set this Bias Voltage to On, the instrument will supply a DC bias of set level (12 – 30 V) from the SMA port to an external bias-tee device. Performing calibration Perform the mechanical or electronic O-S-L Calibration by tapping the icon in the right side bar.
Reflection Test lightning. Electric shock may cause malfunction of or damage to the instrument. 4 Tap Channel Number and input a value using the on-screen keyboard. 5 Tap the Continue button on the right edge to continue. 6 Set the parameters appeared on the table below the chart screen as needed. Analyzing measurement results You can use the Marker, Peak, Trace, Limit, Hold and Auto Scale hard keys and Zoom Zone function for your analysis of the results.
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CAA06M User's Guide Reflection return loss measurement screen (single layout) Reflection return loss measurement screen (zoom zones)
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Reflection Test Reflection VSWR & DTF return loss measurement screen (horizontal layout) Reflection return loss & smith chart measurement screen (vertical layout)
DTF Testing Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform DTF (Distance to Fault) measurements in VSWR or Return Loss. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Introducing DTF measurements ▪ Preparing for a measurement ▪ Making a measurement Introducing DTF measurements While VSWR is an indicator to express the efficiency of the cell site's energy transmission, DTF is a measurement to identify the fault locations in the antenna line system.
DTF Testing Preparing for a measurement Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the DTF VSWR ( ) or DTF Return Loss ( ) icon as needed. NOTE: You can choose two measurement modes from each window in the Horizontal or Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
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CAA06M User's Guide is desirable to set the frequency to a value that covers a normal range of the measurement with enough margins. 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap Frequency. 2 Input the values of Start Frequency, Stop Frequency, Center Frequency, Span Frequency using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply.
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DTF Testing NOTE: You can also tap Auto Scale( ) any time you need to view the entire trace on the measurement chart. The instrument automatically optimizes the maximum and minimum values of the Y-scale to display the entire trace. General parameters You can select options for Data Points, Interference Rejection, Windowing, Distance unit and Bias Tee.
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CAA06M User's Guide the distance unit in the DTF settings accordingly to Meter or Foot. 6 For users with the Bias Tee installed. To use the Bias Tee, Select On for the Bias Voltage and input a value between 12 and 30 with 1 V step, as you desire. Tap Apply to save the changes.
DTF Testing Perform the mechanical or electronic O-S-L Calibration by tapping the icon in the right side bar. The instrument displays on-screen instructions for you to follow through. Making a measurement Once the O-S-L or Quick calibration is done, the instrument is now ready to make a DTF measurement in VSWR or Return Loss.
CAA06M User's Guide Analyzing measurement results You can use the Marker, Peak, Trace, Limit, Hold and Auto Scale hard keys and Zoom Zone function for your analysis of the results. You can also use Quick Save, Save and Load functions. See "Analysis" and “Operation”...
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DTF Testing DTF return loss measurement screen (Alt DTF Band on) Reflection VSWR & DTF return loss measurement screen (horizontal layout)
1-Port Cable Loss Testing Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform 1 Port Cable Loss measurements that are used to quantify signal loss in a cable or other device without connecting both ends of the cable or device to the instrument.
1-Port Cable Loss Testing Preparing for measurement Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the 1 Port Cable Loss ( ) icon. NOTE: You can choose two measurement modes from each window in the Horizontal or Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
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CAA06M User's Guide 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap Frequency. 2 Input the values of Start Frequency, Stop Frequency, Center Frequency, Span Frequency using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply. 3 To select a band tap the Band List then it displays a list of standard bands stored in the instrument and custom bands created in the JDViewer.
1-Port Cable Loss Testing 2 To set the measurement resolution, select the Data Points option from the choices: 126, 251, 501, 1001 and 2001. NOTE: Default setting is 1001. It is recommended that you select high resolution data points only for an instance of measuring wide frequency bands or requiring precise measurement data.
CAA06M User's Guide 3 Your measurement result is displayed on the screen in real time. NOTE Do not change the connected port extension cable or frequency settings, or it may cause a measurement error. Analyzing measurement results You can use the Marker, Peak, Trace, Limit, Hold and Auto Scale hard keys and Zoom Zone function for your analysis of the results.
1-Port Phase Testing Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform 1 Port Phase measurements to tune DUT’s impedance matching and phase match cables. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Introducing 1-port phase measurements ▪ Preparing for a measurement ▪...
1-Port Phase Testing Preparing for a measurement Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the 1 Port Phase ( ) icon. NOTE: You can choose two measurement modes from each window in the Horizontal or Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
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CAA06M User's Guide 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap Amplitude. 2 Input the values of Top and Bottom amplitudes using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply. The entered values become the maximum and minimum values for the Y-scale.
1-Port Phase Testing NOTE: If you have set this Bias Voltage to On, the instrument will supply a DC bias of set level (12 – 30 V) from the SMA port to an external bias-tee device. Performing calibration Perform the O-S-L Calibration by tapping the icon in the right side bar.
CAA06M User's Guide Analyzing measurement results You can use the Marker, Peak, Trace, Limit, Hold and Auto Scale hard keys and Zoom Zone function for your analysis of the results. You can also use Quick Save, Save and Load functions. See "Analysis" and “Operation”...
Smith Chart Testing Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform reflection measurements in Smith Chart. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Introducing Smith chart measurements ▪ Preparing for a measurement ▪ Making a measurement Introducing Smith chart measurements You can view reflection measurements in Smith Chart, which is used to display impedance matching characteristics in the cable and antenna system as well as filter and duplexers devices.
Smith Chart Testing Preparing for a measurement Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the Smith Chart ( ) icon. NOTE: You can choose two measurement mode from the Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
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CAA06M User's Guide 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap Frequency. 2 Input the values of Start Frequency, Stop Frequency, Center Frequency, Span Frequency using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply. 3 To select a band tap the Band List then it displays a list of standard bands stored in the instrument and custom bands created in the JDViewer.
Smith Chart Testing NOTE: If you have set this Bias Voltage to On, the instrument will supply a DC bias of set level (12 – 30 V) from the SMA port to an external bias-tee device. Performing calibration Perform the O-S-L Calibration by tapping the icon in the right side bar.
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CAA06M User's Guide You can use the Marker, Peak, Trace, Limit, Hold and Auto Scale hard keys and Zoom Zone function for your analysis of the results. You can also use Quick Save, Save and Load functions. See "Analysis" and “Operation”...
2-Port Transmission Testing Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to perform the 2-Port Transmission measurement. It is used to quantify signal gain or loss in a cable or other devices with connecting both ends of the cable or device to the instrument.
2-Port Transmission Testing If the power transmitted by the source is PT and the power received by the load is PR, then the insertion loss is given by PR divided by PT. For maximum power transfer the insertion loss should be as small as possible.
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CAA06M User's Guide Frequency You can manually set a frequency band to be measured by entering start and stop frequencies or center and span frequencies. You can also select a frequency band from the band list stored in the instrument. It is desirable to set the frequency to a value that covers a normal range of the measurement with enough margins.
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2-Port Transmission Testing You can select options for Data Points, Interference Rejection, and Bias Tee. 1 Tap the Menu ( ) key on the side bar and tap General. 2 To set the measurement resolution, select the Data Points option from the choices: 126, 251, 501, 1001 and 2001.
CAA06M User's Guide Making a measurement Once the O-S-L calibration is done, the instrument is now ready to make a measurement. Procedure 1 Disconnect the calibrated extension cable from the Reflection / RF Out port of the instrument. 2 Connect your DUT between the extension cable and the Reflection / RF Out port.
CW Signal Generating Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to use the CW Signal Generator function. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Introducing RF source ▪ Using RF source Introducing RF source If RF CW Source option (CA5000-S006) is installed on your instrument, you can use the RF Source feature to provide different power levels as like using a CW signal generator.
CW Signal Generating Using RF source Selecting measurement mode 1 Tap Single under the Mode & Measure. 2 Double-tap the RF Source ( ) icon. NOTE: You can choose two measurement modes from each window in the Horizontal or Vertical tab if you want to view dual measurements displayed on one screen.
Analysis Introduction This chapter provides instructions to analyze measurement results. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: ▪ Using zoom zones ▪ Using alternate DTF band ▪ Using markers ▪ Searching for peak or valley ▪ Displaying traces ▪ Setting test limits ▪...
Analysis 1 The top half of the screen shows the chart with the trace for the full O-S-L calibration band while the bottom half of the screen displays zoom zones that you have enabled in the Zoom setting. 2 Individual zoom zones on the screen are independent from one other. Function keys correspond only with the selected zone, which is called as the "active"...
CAA06M User's Guide NOTE: Minimum value for the Alternate Span is 2% of what you have set for the Span in the Frequency/Distance tab. 3 Input the Start Distance and Stop Distance. 4 The text "Alt DTF Band: On" appears at the top left corner of the DTF measurement plot.
Analysis Setting a marker 1 Tap the marker menu ( ) on the side bar. 2 Tap one of the six marker screen keys (M1 to M6), which you like to position on the trace. The active marker’s readout is displayed on the screen as shown in below screen capture. 3 To change the active marker type, tap the marker number screen key and then select the marker type option from the following choices: –...
CAA06M User's Guide Moving, hiding, and clearing a marker 1 To move the active marker, do one of the following: – Tap a new position on the trace. The active marker jumps to the new position on the active trace.
Analysis You can easily find a peaks or valley on the trace, 4 peaks or valleys, and peak or valley between two markers. When a zoom zone is selected, you will have a different set of menus. Finding a peak or valley 1 Tap the peak search menu, ( ) on the side bar.
CAA06M User's Guide 2 Tap one of the six traces (Trace 1 to Trace 6), which you want to set. And tap to Trace View On. 3 Do one of the options from the following choices: – Clear Write: Clears current data and writes new measurement.
Analysis 1 To load a save trace, see “Performing Save and Load” in Operation book. 2 To dismiss the loaded trace data, tap No Overlay Exit screen key. Your current measurement appears back on the screen. Trace screen example NOTE You can set the Subframe No.
CAA06M User's Guide The Limit Line is a straight horizontal line that you can enable to analyze your measurement results. 1 Tap Limit in the Menu ( ) key on the side bar. 2 Select the Alarm Sound option between On and Off. If you select On, the instrument goes off an alarm when a result falls outside of defined limits.
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Analysis b. To change the Y-axis coordinate of the point, tap Amplitude and enter a value using the on- screen keyboard. c. To add a new segment, tap Segments and input the number of segment you want. 9 To move the current MSL line, tap Move MSL and enter a value by using the on-screen keyboard. Optional: To save the limit settings, tap Save ( Upper and lower MSL line MSL line with red point...
CAA06M User's Guide Setting a limit window 1 Tap Limit in the Menu ( ) key on the side bar. 2 Select the Alarm Sound option between On and Off. If you select On, the instrument goes off an alarm when a result falls outside of defined limits.
Analysis Limit window Holding a measurement You can put a measurement on hold and resume sweeping as needed. 1 Tap Hold ( ) icon on the side bar. Sweeping is paused. 2 To resume the measurement, Tap Hold ( ) icon again. Sweeping is continued.
Appendix A. Ordering information The Warranty Period for VIAVI Solutions Accessories shall apply to all the standard and optional accessories listed below. The warranty period varies by product and is generally 3 years for CAA Modules and 1 year for other accessories unless otherwise specified.
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Appendix JD78050510 Y-Calibration Kit, DIN(m), DC to 6 GHz, 50 ohm JD70050509 EZ-Cal kit Type-N(m), DC to 6 GHz, 50 ohm JD78050507 Dual port Type-N 6 GHz calibration kit JD78050508 Dual port DIN 6 GHz calibration kit G700050530 RF cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), 1.0 m G700050531 RF cable DC to 8 GHz Type-N(m) to Type-N(f), 1.5 m G700050532...
CAA06M User's Guide G700050578 Adapter Type-N(f) to DIN(m), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm G700050579 Adapter DIN(f) to DIN(f), DC to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm G700050580 Adapter Type-N(m) to Type-N(m), DC to 11 GHz 50 ohm G700050581 Adapter N(m) to QMA(f), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 ohm G700050582 Adapter N(m) to QMA(m), DC to 6.0 GHz, 50 ohm...
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Doc No. 22134163 Rev 3.00, July 2019 English VIAVI Solutions North America (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All other regions www.viavisolutions/contacts Email TAC@viavisolutions.com...
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