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Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A 09/17 E29677 Copyright 2017...
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GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these services.
Installation Manual. Failure to follow safety instructions may lead to equipment damage, personal injury, or death. • When starting the machine for the first time after installing RS1, be sure that all persons stand clear in case a hose has not been properly tightened.
HAPTER HYDRAULIC SAFETY • Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on the hydraulic system. • Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.
Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. The instructions in this manual are designed to assist in the proper calibration and operation of the RS1 system when used with the Viper 4 or CR7 series field computers.
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Home Screen The RS1 unit contains two sets of software loaded into the Universal Terminal on the field computer. • Guidance and Steering - Allows the steering and GPS settings within the RS1 unit to be calibrated and modified. •...
FIGURE 2. Operator Liability Screen Read and accept the Operator Liability Warning. If the operator does not accept liability, the RS1 system will disable and cannot be reengaged until the liability warning is accepted. The Operator Liability Warning screen will appear each time a steering partner is registered with the RS1.
“Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)” on page 61 GPS CALIBRATION NOTE: The system information for the RS1 can be viewed during calibration by pressing the System Information icon. To view the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), press the Alarm icon. FIGURE 4. Machine Selection Screen...
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The Antenna Center Offset position is calculated by measuring from the center of the machine to the center of the RS1 unit. A negative value should be entered if the RS1 unit is located to the left of the machine’s center line.
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FIGURE 8. Antenna Height Screen 7. Select the value box to enter the Antenna Height. NOTE: The Antenna Height is calculated by measuring from the ground to the center of the RS1 unit. 8. Select the Next arrow. FIGURE 9. Wheel Base Screen 9.
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NOTE: Depending on the number of feature unlocks purchased, all options may not be available for selection in the drop-down box. Contact your local Raven dealer to purchase additional unlock codes. 12. Select the Next arrow. FIGURE 11. Position Accuracy Screen 13.
CALIBRATION TERRAIN COMPENSATION CALIBRATION FIGURE 12. Terrain Compensation Calibration Wizard 1. Drive the machine forward 33 feet and park on a flat surface. NOTE: The machine must detect a forward motion prior to calibration to determine which direction is forward. FIGURE 13.
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• Center of track - Tracks FIGURE 15. Terrain Compensation Calibration Wizard 5. Select Calibrate to begin the calibration process. The following screen will appear: FIGURE 16. Terrain Comp Calibration Screen Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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CALIBRATION 6. Wait for the calibration process to be completed before moving the vehicle. FIGURE 17. Machine Orientation After Terrain Comp Calibration 7. Turn the machine around 180° and park with the machine facing the opposite direction and the fixed axle in between the flags or markers.
CALIBRATION GPS CALIBRATION FIGURE 22. Machine Selection Screen System Information Alarm Machine Test 1. Select the Machine Type, Machine Make, and Machine Model from the Machine Selection drop-down boxes. FIGURE 23. Steering Configuration Screen 2. Verify that the correct steering controller partner has been identified. •...
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The Antenna Center Offset position is calculated by measuring from the center of the machine to the center of the RS1 unit. A negative value should be entered if the RS1 unit is located to the left of the machine’s center line.
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FIGURE 26. Antenna Height Screen 8. Select the value box to enter the Antenna Height. NOTE: The Antenna Height is calculated by measuring from the ground to the center of the RS1 unit. 9. Select the Next arrow. FIGURE 27. Wheel Base Screen 10.
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NOTE: Depending on the number of feature unlocks purchased, all options may not be available for selection in the drop-down box. Contact your local Raven dealer to purchase additional unlock codes. 13. Select the Next arrow. FIGURE 29. Position Accuracy Screen 14.
CALIBRATION TERRAIN COMPENSATION CALIBRATION FIGURE 30. Terrain Compensation Calibration Wizard 1. Drive the machine forward 33 feet and park on a flat surface. NOTE: The machine must detect a forward motion prior to calibration to determine which direction is forward. FIGURE 31.
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4. Select Calibrate to begin the calibration process. The following screen will appear: FIGURE 34. Terrain Comp Calibration Screen 5. Wait for the calibration process to be completed before moving the vehicle. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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CALIBRATION FIGURE 35. Machine Orientation After Terrain Comp Calibration 6. Turn the machine around 180° and park with the machine facing the opposite direction and the fixed axle in between the flags or markers. FIGURE 36. Terrain Comp Calibration Screen 7.
In a SmarTrax MD system, a screen displaying the calibrated disengage value will be displayed. This value is editable. CALIBRATE THE WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR (WAS) NOTE: The machine must remain moving during the WAS calibration. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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CALIBRATION FIGURE 40. Left Wheel Angle Sensor Calibration (WAS) Screen 1. Drive forward between 1 - 4 mph. 2. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left steering lock. 3. Press the Left button to set the left WAS value. NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel until the WAS screen advances to the Center WAS setting.
This causes the system to load default gains for the machine selected during the calibration process. The steering control calibration process allows the RS1 to learn the hydraulic capabilities of the machine for optimal steering performance in the field.
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Ensure the machine’s hydraulics are operating properly and there are no other mechanical issues that may affect the performance of the RS1 system. NOTE: To ensure the calibration is successful, the number of starts and stops during the calibration process should be limited.
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3. Press the resume switch or use the on-screen arrow to begin calibration. The following screens will be displayed during the process: FIGURE 45. Calibration in Process Screens 4. Once the calibration process is complete, press the Next arrow. FIGURE 46. Calibration Complete Screen Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
• Sensitivity - The Sensitivity value determines how aggressively the machine will attempt to remain on the guidance line. The Sensitivity value is used to fine-tune the RS1 system. Values range between 50 - 200. NOTE: If the machine is slow to react after a steering adjustment, increase the Sensitivity setting in increments of 10.
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If steering becomes jittery, lower the Response Speed value in increments of 10. If steering does not become jittery, the Response Speed value may be increased in increments of 10 until the desired Response Speed is reached. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
• The Machine Configuration Information screen displays the machine profile that was entered during the calibration process. The Machine Configuration settings cannot be changed unless the RS1 system is recalibrated. Press the Check button in the lower-right corner of the screen to return to the Machine Settings screen.
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• Antenna Center Offset - The Antenna Center Offset position is calculated by measuring from the center of the machine to the center of the RS1 unit. A negative value should be entered if the RS1 unit is located to the left of the machine’s center line.
The Steering Setup screen contains the functions that allow the operator to fine-tune the steering system. NOTE: The Steering Setup tab is hidden from view if GPS Only was selected during the RS1 system calibration. ADVANCED TUNING FIGURE 2. Advanced Tuning Menu...
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HAPTER • Position Gain - Determines how aggressively the RS1 system responds to an off-track error. A higher Position Gain value results in a more aggressive response to an off-track error, while a lower value indicates a less aggressive response.
• Wheel Velocity - The speed at which the wheels are moving, measured in degrees per second. • Control Effort - The amount of effort the RS1 system is using to drive the wheels. • Left/Right Min - The minimum Control Effort that the machine’s valve must use to turn the wheels. Values range from 0 - 99.
The Wheel Control Calibration allows the machine’s hydraulic system to be ca;librated separately from the complete RS1 system calibration. The steering control calibration process allows the RS1 to learn the hydraulic capabilities of the machine for optimal steering performance in the field.
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Ensure the machine’s hydraulics are operating properly and there are no other mechanical issues that may affect the performance of the RS1 system. NOTE: To ensure the calibration is successful, the number of starts and stops during the calibration process should be limited.
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HAPTER FIGURE 8. Calibration in Process Screens 4. Press Accept to complete the calibration. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
STEERING SETUP WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR SETTINGS FIGURE 9. Wheel Angle Sensor Calibration Screen • Left/Center/Right - Displays the current calibration values. These values can be modified by selecting the desired WAS value to be changed, moving the wheels to the correct position, and pressing the Accept button. •...
• Disengage Status - Indicates the status of the disengage switch. Disengage switch status types displayed in this field include: ◦ Green - The disengage switch is detected and the steering wheel is not moving. The RS1 system may be engaged when this status is displayed. ◦...
STEERING SETUP RESETTING CALIBRATED GAINS FIGURE 11. Reset Calibrated Gains Screen • Reset Calibrated Gains - Resets the machine’s calibration settings back to factory defaults. Select the check button to reset the machine’s steering settings back to factory default, or select the X button keep the current steering settings.
FIGURE 1. GPS Setup 1. Select Edit 2. Select GPS. FIGURE 2. GPS Setup Screen 3. Select NMEA2000. NOTE: Selecting NMEA2000 allows GPS data from the RS1 unit to be transferred to the Viper 4/Viper 4+. P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A...
FIGURE 3. GPS Setup Screen • GPS Shutdown Timer - The GPS Shutdown Timer value determines the length of time the RS1 unit remains powered after the machine’s switched power is turned off. The GPS remains converged for the length of time selected.
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FIGURE 6. 3D GPS Output/Radar Setup Screen • 3D GPS Output/Radar - Allows the RS1 system to toggle between a serial 3D compensated GPS position output or a simulated radar output. The Baud rate and message types are not used in radar outputs.
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NOTE: Depending on the number of feature unlocks purchased, all options may not be available for selection. Contact your local Raven dealer to purchase additional unlock codes. FIGURE 8. GPS Information Screen • Latitude - The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator.
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GPS CONFIGURATION ◦ 5 = RTK Float ◦ 6 = N/A ◦ 7 = GL1DE Converged ◦ 8 = GS Converged ◦ 9 (RTK/GS) = RTK or GS Fallback ◦ 9 (WAAS) = Converged • Number of Satellites - The number of satellites currently in view by the GPS receiver. •...
C H A P T E R 8 The RS1 unit comes factory-equipped with SmarTrax™, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK), and Satellite GS differential corrections. In order to activate any of these products, a feature unlock code is required. Contact your local Raven dealer to purchase feature unlock codes.
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A message will appear indicating whether or not the unlock code that was entered is valid. If the code is valid, the padlock icon next to the feature will turn green and indicate that it is unlocked as shown in Figure 3 below. FIGURE 3. Feature Unlocked Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
CHAPTER C H A P T E R 9 WIDGET AND BUTTON DEFINITIONS The following are common status or mode information which may be displayed in the RS1 system while in a job: Display Message The RS1 node is detected, but the operator must accept responsibility for the operation of the RS1 system.
FIGURE 1. RS1 Status Widget RS1 Status Widget NOTE: If the RS1 steering widget does not appear on the screen, refer to the Viper/Viper 4+ Installation and Operation manual (P/N 016-0171-539) for further information on adding widgets. NOTE: The operator liability waiver must be accepted before the RS1 system can be enabled for operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING BUTTON DEFINITIONS STEERING STATUS FIGURE 1. Home Screen The following are common steering status or mode messages which may occur while the RS1 system is engaged: Display Message Active diagnostic and troubleshooting codes are present. The RS1 system cannot be engaged in this state.
MASTER SWITCH Display Message The master switch is set to “road mode.” The RS1 system cannot be enabled until the master switch is toggled to “field mode.” The master switch is disconnected. The RS1 system cannot be enabled until the master switch is reconnected.
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DISENGAGE SENSOR Display Message The RS1 disengage sensor is active. The RS1 system cannot be enabled. The RS1 disengage sensor is out of range or disconnected. The RS1 disengage sensor is inactive. The RS1 system can be enabled.
GPS STATUS FIGURE 3. Home Screen The following are common GPS status or mode information which may occur while the RS1 system is engaged: No GPS information is being detected in the RS1 system. GPS signals are not converged or GPS is converged and a warning DTC is present..
The Diagnostic Trouble Code screen displays active and previous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that occur during RS1 system operation. Active DTCs must be fixed before the RS1 system can be enabled for guidance and steering operation. Once a DTC has been corrected, the code moves to the inactive DTC code list. Refer to Figure 3 for an example of DTCs and DTC summaries.
Pressing the Info button displays the complete description of the highlighted active DTC. FIGURE 7. Inactive DTCs Cleared from Error Log Pressing Clear deletes the inactive DTCs from the Inactive DTC error log. For a complete list of the RS1 DTCs, please visit: http://ravenprecision.force.com/knowledgebase/articles/Tech_Tip/RS1-Lights-and-Diagnostic-Codes/...
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DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING FIGURE 8. Test Selection Screen System health tests are performed to diagnose and correct machine and RS1 calibration issues. The following system health tests can be performed via the RS1 system: • System Response Test • Wheel Drive Test •...
HAPTER STEP RESPONSE TEST The Step Response Test is used to determine the responsiveness of the machine’s steering system. FIGURE 9. Step Response Test Screen Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Drive forward 1 - 4 mph with the engine RPM set at 3/4 throttle. FIGURE 10. Step Response Test Screen 2. Turn the steering wheel to the right so that the Actual reading displays 20.0 degrees. 3.
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3. Press and hold the Left arrow or Right arrow buttons below the drive the wheels at the value that was selected. NOTE: The wheels will begin to move once the Left or Right arrow button is pressed and held. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAX PULSE TEST FIGURE 13. Max Pulse Test Screen 1. Drive forward at 1 - 4 mph. 2. Select Begin. FIGURE 14. Max Pulse Test Screen 3. Press the left or right Arrow/Play button to test the that side of the machine’s pulse at the maximum control effort.
HAPTER SYSTEM INFORMATION FIGURE 15. System Information Screen 1. Select the steering control device from the drop-down menu. 2. Select the desired system component from the second drop-down menu. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING FIGURE 16. System Information Screens RS1 Information GPS Receiver Information Steering Guidance Controller Information Cell Modem Information RS1 Unit Hours RS1 Hardware Diagnostics P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A...
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HAPTER FIGURE 17. System Summary Screen The System Summary screen displays the machine settings and calibrated steering settings for the RS1 system. FIGURE 18. Gains Summary Screen The Gains Summary screen displays all of the advanced steering settings used to steer the machine.
FIGURE 20. Preset Gains Settings To toggle between the settings, press the button. PERFORMANCE MONITOR FIGURE 21. RS1 Home Screen 1. Select the Performance icon on the right side of the Machine Settings screen to view the short-term system performance. P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A...
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The Short-Term Performance screen displays the averages and 95% performance values. 2. Select the tab with the watch icon to view the Resettable Performance values. 3. Select the Reset icon to reset the values. Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
C H A P T E R 1 1 FIGURE 1. Home Screen To access the Slingshot home screen, select the RS1 Slingshot icon on the RS1 home page. BUTTON DEFINITIONS The following are common status or mode messages which may occur.
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Raven dealer to purchase feature unlock codes. The RS1 unit is not equipped with a cellular modem. Accept - Saves the changes made to the RS1 system at the end of the setup process and returns the to the Tools Menu.
SLINGSHOT ETHERNET STATUS FIGURE 3. Ethernet Status Screen Display Message Indicates that a connection to the field computer or a laptop is detected. The Ethernet connection is functional, but no connection has been established. The Ethernet connection is not functional. P/N 016-4010-001 Rev.
WIFI STATUS FIGURE 4. Ethernet Status Screen Display Message The wifi access point is active and functioning proper.ly. Wifi is not functioning properly. SLINGSHOT AND RTK STATUS FIGURE 5. Home Screen Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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RS1 Remote Diagnostics are not being sent to the Slingshot portal. Displays the name of the Slingshot account that was Slingshot Name assigned while setting up the RS1 unit on the Slingshot portal. Displays the RTK source being used, if an RTK source is RTK Source present.
3. Select the desired software update from the list. 4. Select Accept. NOTE: The software is downloaded to the RS1 unit, but is not installed in the system until later in the procedure. NOTE: When the button is pressed, the following warning screen appears notifying the user that cellular data will be used to download the software and asks if the user would like to proceed with the download.
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SLINGSHOT FIGURE 8. Field Update Screen NOTE: Select Cancel to exit the field update without performing a software update. FIGURE 9. Software Update Notice 5. Press Accept to begin the software download. 6. Wait for the software download to be completed. FIGURE 10.
HAPTER 7. Press Accept to install the software. NOTE: Do not power off the RS1 or field computer during the software update. FIGURE 11. Software Installation in Progress NOTE: Pressing the “Release Notes” button displays the changes that were made in the selected software version.
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• Phone Number - Displays the phone number associated with the Slingshot account. • SIM - Displays the identification number associated with the SIM card currently in use in the RS1 system. • Network - Displays the cellular network on which Slingshot is running.
Ethernet cable. NOTE: WiFi will not function while Raven Field Computer (Server Mode) is selected. • Field Hub (Client Mode) - Select this mode when the RS1 unit is directly connected to the field hub via an Ethernet cable. WIFI SETTINGS FIGURE 16.
NOTE: If RTK has not been unlocked in the RS1 unit, this tab will display “RTK Is Not Unlocked” and this feature will not be available until an unlock code for RTK is entered into the system.
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Once the Slingshot modem is successfully unlocked, the icon next to the feature will turn green. If the code is invalid, a message will appear below the unlock code field. FIGURE 20. Feature Unlocks Screen Successful Unsuccessful Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
SLINGSHOT SYSTEM INFORMATION FIGURE 21. System Information Screen Select the desired system component from the second drop-down menu. P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A...
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HAPTER FIGURE 22. System Information Screens RS1 Information GPS Receiver Information Steering Guidance Controller Information Cell Modem Information RS1 Unit Hours RS1 Hardware Diagnostics Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
The Diagnostic Trouble Code screen displays active and past diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that occur during RS1 system operation. Active DTCs must be fixed before the RS1 system can be enabled for guidance and steering operation. Once a DTC has been corrected, the code moves to the inactive DTC code list. Refer to Figure 3 for an example of DTCs and DTC summaries.
C H A P T E R 1 2 The diagrams contained in this chapter may be helpful when installing or troubleshooting the RS1 system. Some of the diagrams may show optional features or components not required for RS1 operation and may not necessarily apply to the RS1 system installed on the machine.
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HAPTER FIGURE 1. RS1 with Viper 4 and MDU Raven RS1™ Guidance and Steering Calibration & Operation Manual...
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SYSTEM DIAGRAMS FIGURE 2. RS1 with Gen II Cabling and MDU P/N 016-4010-001 Rev. A...
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Index Calibration Machine Settings Calibrating the Machine’s Steering System Calibrating the RS1 System GPS and Steering Calibration Calibrating the WAS 24 GPS Calibration 17 Routine Operation Resume/Disengage Calibration 24 Engaging RS1 Terrain Compensation Calibration 21 starting a Job GPS Only Calibration 9...
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Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility. The Return...
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How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval.
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