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MANUAL Electronic Preset Delivery System Smith Meter AccuLoad ® ® Installation and Maintenance Manual Bulletin MN06201 Issue/Rev 0.1 (2/20)
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 8.5. DC Digital Output ........42 8.6. DC Digital Input .........42 1 – Introduction ............5 8.7. Analog Inputs ..........43 1.1. Warnings and Precautions ......5 8.8. RTD Temperature Probe analog input wiring 1.2.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 13 – Maintenance ..........67 13.1 Enclosure Maintenance ......67 13.2. A4I Kit Retrofit Installation .....68 13.3 Touch Screen Recalibration Procedures ..69 13.3.1 Equipment and Other Requirements ..69 13.3.2 Accessing the Display Module menu ..70 13.3.3 Display Module touch screen recalibration procedure ..........71 13.3.4 Alternate Methods to Initiate a Calibration...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Introduction 1 – Introduction This manual provides guidance for the installation of AccuLoad preset models ST, QT, N4 and SA. When installed following the guidelines contained in this manual, the AccuLoad will provide many years of safe, accurate and reliable delivery control. This manual addresses the requirements specific to the AccuLoad and it is assumed that the installation designers and fabricators are familiar with the applicable industrial facil- ity construction standards specific to the particular facility.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Electrostatic Discharge Precautions The electronic components in the AccuLoad are susceptible to damage by static discharge. To minimize the risk of damage, the following precautions should be followed: • Before touching a circuit board with hands or tools, personnel/tools should be grounded using a wrist strap.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Introduction Weights & Measures Requirements The AccuLoad is a device marketed for a global market. Requirements vary depending on the region. It is a user requirement to verify that the AccuLoad is programmed and operated in a manner consistent with local codes and that proper notification (permit for use) or registration has been filed with the local authority or jurisdiction.
/ sun shield to limit direct sunlight radiation. In areas of high humidity (tropical) or with varying temperature swings, it is recom- mended to place TechnipFMC P/N 647 001 443 or similar desiccant packs inside of the enclosures, and to maintain these while in service.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Pre-Installation Considerations Table 1. Cable Access Model Top Cable Access Bottom Cable Access AccuLoad ST 2 – 1” 11.5 NPT 3 – 1.25” 11.5 NPT AccuLoad QT 1 – 1” 11.5 NPT 2 – 1.25” 11.5 NPT 5 –...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Pre-Installation Considerations 3. For Ethernet connections, a minimum of CAT-5 rated cable should be used and the Ethernet wiring practices described in the Ethernet standard should be followed for cable lengths etc.. 4. Connectors are sized for a maximum of 14 gauge wire, consult the local electrical codes for the minimum wire size required for your application.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Installation 3 – Installation The general steps in the installation process are to physically mount the AccuLoad, elec- trically connect it to the associated equipment and then tailor the configuration database parameters to suit the specific operational and measurement environment. The following sections cover the mounting and wiring.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Installation (f) Grounding: The Touch Keypad sensor is protected by an intrinsic safe barrier, the enclosure must be grounded as per national electrical code regulations, for example NEC/CEC, etc. Equipment bonding shall be provided at the external grounding facility terminal, external connection is not required when using metallic conduit or armored cable.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Installation 3.2. General Requirements (a) It is imperative that the electrical installation be performed by a competent individual that is familiar with associated risks involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance, of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations. This individual must possess knowledge of local, national electrical codes, and/or ordinances concerned with hazardous location safety requirements.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual AccuLoad Models 4 – AccuLoad Models There are four models of the AccuLoad: the ST, QT, N4, and SA shown in the following figures: Figure 1. AccuLoad IV-ST Figure 2. AccuLoad IV-QT Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20) ║ MN06201 • Page 17...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual AccuLoad Models Figure 3. AccuLoad Model N4 DC WIRING TRAY Figure 4. AccuLoad Model SA Page 18 • MN06201 ║ Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20)
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual AccuLoad Models There is a common set of electronic modules used in the different AccuLoad models as follows: THMI – The touchscreen display module mounted in the front panel of the unit. A4M – The main CPU and I/O module. All AccuLoad models will contain at least one A4M module.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual AccuLoad Models Table 6. Functions and capacities by module Module Usage/Location Power Interfaces Description THMI Front cover of: ST 24 VDC Ethernet Provides user interface touch screen. Connects to Serial the A4M with Ethernet. SA - MMI 93 –...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Wiring Connections 5 – Wiring Connections The following figures identify the wiring connections on each of the electronic modules. 12345 1 V+ 12/24 V 2 GND 3 GND ETH1 Figure 5. THMI Module Connectors 5.1.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Wiring Connections 5.1.1. A4M I/O Special considerations: The terminals on TBK5 labelled as DC digital outputs can be configured as low speed pulse outputs as follows: Table 7. Low speed pulse outputs TBK5 Terminals 1 and 2 Digital output #1 OR Pulse output #3 Terminals 3 and 4 Digital output #2 OR Pulse output #4...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Wiring Connections 5.3. +V Out Enet Enet Inj Pulse/DC In 1 Out 1-Out 10 Common +V Out Inj Pulse/DC In 2 Common +V Out Inj Pulse/DC In 3 Common +V Out Inj Pulse/DC In 4 Out 1 Common Out 2...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Wiring Connections There are jumpers on the A4I board which allow customization as follows: • If the A4I will be connected to additive meters for which the transmitters require DC power, the voltage select jumpers (see table) are used to set the meter power supply voltage to 5, 12 or 24 VDC Table 8.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Electronic Module Layouts 6 – Electronic Module Layouts The location of the parts on each of the electronic assemblies is shown in the following figures: 6.1. A4M Board The replaceable parts on the A4M board are the fuse, AC Digital output relays, Analog I/O modules.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Electronic Module Layouts For the ST, QT and N4 models, all four switches in SW2 should be in the OFF position during normal operation. For the SA model, SW2-3 and SW2-4 are used to select the board set with which this A4M is associated (For SA model see section 10 for more information) .
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Electronic Module Layouts 6.2. A4B Board The replaceable parts on the A4B board are the power fuse and AC Digital output relays. Refer to parts list for details. LMOD1 SSR1 SSR2 SSR3 SSR4 SSR5 SSR6 SSR7 Ethernet...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Electronic Module Layouts 6.3. A4I Board The replaceable parts on the A4I board are the power fuse and AC Digital output relays. Refer to parts list for details. Ethernet Connections LMOD1 ETH2 ETH1 AC Digital Output Relays SSR1 SSR2...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual General Wiring Notes 7 – General Wiring Notes 7.1. AC Input Power There are two AC power inputs to the AccuLoad A4M board. The first is the instrument power which powers the AccuLoad electronics and is connected to the A4M at TB1 (see figure 9).
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual General Wiring Notes 7.2. DC Instrument Power The AC instrument power is connected to the A4M module which produces 24 VDC power for the standard (THMI, A4B) modules in the AccuLoad. The A4M DC power supply is also capable of supplying up to a maximum of 1 amp of regulated DC power which can be used to power optional A4I modules, card readers and meter pulse transmitters and other external DC circuits.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual General Wiring Notes Dual Channel with Integrity – Four pulse inputs receive two pulses streams and • two inverted pulse streams from the meter. This allows the AccuLoad to detect the direction of flow and meter connection problems including the case where both pulse streams are inactive.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual General Wiring Notes Sockets Analog Module Set Cal 1 and Cal 2 parameters to these Mounting Screw Alignment Pins values in AccuLoad analog configuration Top View Side View Figure 15. Analog I/O Modules Caution – Before inserting or removing any analog module be sure to de-energize all associated circuits and use proper ESD protection.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples 8 – Typical Wiring Examples 8.1. Communications - Ethernet The recommended networking strategy is to place the AccuLoad on a segmented network which isolates the industrial control network traffic from the broader general purpose network traffic associated with corporate LANs and the internet.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Change the parameters to the desired IP addresses then press Program Mode at the top of the screen. Example: 192.168.1.1 & 192.168.1.6 respectively. Once at the Program Mode menu, press Save and Exit. A Critical Errors screen will appear.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Once this is done, you will be brought back to the Main Menu. Press Device Settings. Then choose MMI Settings. The screen will turn white for a moment. Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20) ║ MN06201 • Page 35...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Choose Configuration. Choose Configuration. Enter the Level 4 pin. (Default: 4444) Page 36 • MN06201 ║ Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20)
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Select Network Settings. This section will display the current IP address of the THMI and programmed gateway. Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20) ║ MN06201 • Page 37...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Change them to the desired new IP settings like the example below. Use the new Accuload IV IP address as the Gateway. Once completed, press the green check mark. You will then be returned to this screen. Press Connections. Page 38 •...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples Select Primary URL. Change the Primary URL to reflect the new AccuLoad IV IP address preserving all other content in the Primary URL. Then press the back arrow in the top right corner of the screen to ensure all settings have saved.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples AccuLoad External Device AccuLoad Figure 18. 4 Wire RS485 Serial Wiring AccuLoad A4I or AccuLoad – Comm 1, external device 2 or 3 A4I-TB2 Figure 19. 2 Wire RS485 Serial Wiring AccuLoad –...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples External RS-232 External RS-232 device device AccuLoad – Comm 1,2,3 or 4 Figure 21. MultiDrop RS232 Serial Wiring 8.3. AC Digital Input AccuLoad External AC Wiring TBE2 (L2)AC in Common In #7 (AC) AC supply In #8 (AC) In #9 (AC)
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples 8.4. AC Digital Output AccuLoad External AC Wiring L1 AC External DC actuated device (i.e. Valve) L1 AC Figure 23. AC digital output 8.5. DC Digital Output AccuLoad External DC Wiring +24 VDC from A4M TBE4 - 10, 11 or 12 DC Output +...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples 8.7. RTD Temperature Probe analog input wiring AccuLoad External RTD Wiring RTD+ SIG + Black SIG - Black RTD - A4M-TBE6 - 13, 14 or 15 Figure 26. Analog inputs 8.8. 4-20mA analog input wiring AccuLoad –...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples 8.9. Analog Output AccuLoad – A4M TBE5 RTD + No Connection SIG X + SIG X - No Connection RTD - 4-20mA Ground (TBE4) Receiving Device Figure 29. Analog outputs 8.10. Meter Pulses (Product or Additive Meters) AccuLoad A4M / A4B External Meter...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples 8.12. High speed prover output wiring AccuLoad A4I External DC Signal Wiring +5, 12 or 24 VDC V+ Output Internal Pull Up 12 VDC Contact closure for DC input signal to A4I Common Figure 31.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Typical Wiring Examples AccuLoad A4I External Meter Pulse Wiring +5, 12 or 24 VDC V+ Output Monoblock transmitter Internal Pull Up 12 VDC V+ Supply Signal Input Signal Common Common Figure 33. A4I digital input wiring Page 46 •...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9 – Input and Output Details I/O Index Numbering 9.1. When programming the AccuLoad the I/O points are referred to by the index number. 9.1.1. Table 17. A4M I/O index numbering Terminals Type of I/O AccuLoad Configuration...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9.1.3. Table 19. A4I – 1 I/O index numbering Terminal Block Type of I/O AccuLoad Configuration Index Number A4I – 1 (Optional) Injector Pulse OR Inj 11 in OR DC In 30 – Pin 2 Digital Input Inj 12 in OR DC In 31 –...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details Table 20. A4I – 2 I/O index numbering Terminal Block Type of I/O AccuLoad Configuration Index Number A4I – 2 (Optional) Injector Pulse OR Inj 21 in OR DC In 40 – Pin 2 Digital Input Inj 22 in OR DC In 41 –...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9.2. Meter Connection Details 9.2.1. Prime 4 Table 21. Prime 4 Connections AccuLoad Connections Prime 4 Connections Pulse Input A Plus White (Signal A Output) Pulse Input B Plus Yellow (Signal B Output) – No connection for single (dual pulse only) channel meters.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9.2.4. PPS Transmitter Table 24. UPT Connections AccuLoad Connections PPS Connections Pulse Input A Plus Terminal 5 (Signal A Output) Pulse Input B Plus Terminal 3 (Signal B output) Not used for single channel (dual pulse only) connection Pulse Input A and B Minus...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9.2.6. Promass 80, 83, and 84 Coriolis Meters Table 26. Promass Single Channel Connection AccuLoad Connections Promass 80, 83, and 84 Pulse Input A Plus +24 VDC Pulse Input A Minus Terminal 24 (Signal A Output) for Promass output options Model 80 - A, D, S and T Model 83 - A, B, S, T, C, D, 2, 4 and 5...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details Note: When connecting the Promass 84 (does not apply to the Promass 80 or 83 mod- els) to an AccuLoad, it is important that the “Line Monitoring” function on the Promass 84 be disabled.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details 9.3.1. AccuLoad IV - Models QT and SA Meter Inputs Table 28. 6 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-QT and SA Hardware) 6 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-QT and SA Hardware) In #1 In #2 In #3 In #4...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details Table 32. 2 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-QT and SA Hardware) 2 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-QT and SA Hardware) In #1 In #2 In #3 In #4 In #5 In #6 In #7 In #8 Single Pulse...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Input and Output Details Table 37. 5 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-ST, N4 Hardware 3 Product Meters (AccuLoad IV-ST, N4 Hardware In #1 In #2 In #3 In #4 In #5 In #6 In #7 In #8 Single Pulse Dual Pulse...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual SA Components 10 – AccuLoad SA Components 10.1. General Optional Ethernet Figure 34. AccuLoad model Split Architecture The AccuLoad model SA (Split Architecture) is made up of one or optionally two MMI units and an FCM unit. The MMI units are the operator control panels and are located for convenient access by the truck driver.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual SA Components 10.2. FCM Components The FCM contains a minimum of one and a maximum of four board sets to provide up to 18 loading arms. Each board set consists of an A4M and an A4B and optionally an A4I module.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual SA Components 10.3. MMI Components The basic MMI contains a THMI module and optionally, may contain any of the following: • Proximity card reader • Indicator lights (1 or 2) • Pushbutton switch • Ethernet extender module •...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual SA Components 10.3.2. DC Power connections in the MMI Ethernet is used for communication between the MMI(s) and the FCM. In the MMI, the Ethernet connects to the RJ-45 jack ETH1 on the THMI module unless the optional Ethernet extender is installed in which case it connects to the RJ-45 jack on the Eth- ernet extender module.
IP 65 ingress protection rating. Grease cover flange with petroleum jelly or TechnipFMC grease (P/N 644886401) before attachment of the cover to the housing. 2. Verify the mating areas between the front cover and the main housing are not scratched, corroded or otherwise damaged such that the surface contact between them would be compromised.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Completing the Installation Figure 43. Flame path verification Feeler gauge test of cover flame path joint, inspect joint around the complete perimeter using a 0.0015" (0.0381 mm) feeler gauge. (ALIV-QT shown - use the same procedure for ALIV-ST).
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Completing the Installation Seal wire Cross drilled bolts Standard Bolts Figure 45. AccuLoad QT sealing AccuLoad QT sealing To seal any of the NEMA 4 enclosures, simply thread the seal wire through any of the cover locking clamps opposite the hinge.
Inspect to see that the environmental O-ring is correctly installed (seated into the groove) and in good condition, no cracks etc. If defective replace to maintain environmental protection. Grease cover flange with petroleum jelly or TechnipFMC grease (P/N 644886401) before reattachment of the cover to the housing.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.2 A4I Kit Retrofit Installation Note: This does not include the process to authorize entry into the housing in an Ex environment or closure of the housing. Reference Section 12. Note: Steps preceded by * are applicable to Dual A4I installation only. Remove power from the AccuLoad IV and remove cover bolts.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.3 Touch Screen Recalibration Procedures 13.3.1 Equipment and Other Requirements Nylon stylus MFG: FTDI PN: VA-FC-STYLUS1 or equivalent WARNING: ** Do not use a pen, screwdriver or any other sharp object. ** Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20) ║ MN06201 • Page 69...
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.3.2 Accessing the Display Module menu Through the AccuLoad IV Menu Step 1: From the Run/Ready Mode screen, enter the Main menu Step 2: Enter the Device Settings menu Step 3: If firmware is revision 0.10 or higher, there will be a 'Touchscreen Calibration' button on this menu.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Step 3a. For older firmware, instead select the MMI Settings button and wait for the Display Module menu to appear. If the menu does not appear after a short time, you may have to restart the Display Module as follows: Power down the AccuLoad IV unit.
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Step 2: Log in at Security Level 4 using the 4-digit pin “4444”. Upon successful login, the calibration utility will appear. Page 72 • MN06201 ║ Issue/Rev. 0.1 (2/20)
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Step 3: Calibrate by touching the cursor with the stylus in each of the 5 positions when prompted. If this fails, restart calibration utility then launch the low-level calibration by firmly pressing the same location on the TSLIB calibration utility screen 5 times.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Step 4: Using an approved stylus, tap the screen moving across the red bar from one corner of the display to the other (try to keep as close to the edge of the LCD as possible). Step 4a.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.4.1 Electrostatic Discharge precautions during operations in Hazardous locations: The touch screen features a plastic screen protector installed from the factory which has a surface area exceeding the area specified in IEC/EN 60079-0. WARNING: Clean Display with Damp Cloth only.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.5 Diagnostic Troubleshooting (Codes on A4M, A4B, A4I) The circuit boards in the AccuLoad IV contain a 7-segment LED capable of displaying information about the status of the board. The indications can be decoded using the following table: Function Description...
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AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance b. Using flathead screwdriver supplied with unit, press down on the battery on the right side of the gold tab and pull gently towards the technician. c. Once the battery is unseated, utilize ESD safe technical tweezers or needle nose pliers to remove the battery from the assembly.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 13.7 Circuit board Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Process Notes IMPORTANT: ALL ELECTRONIC MATERIALS MUST BE RETURNED USING PROPER ESD PROTECTION AND PACKAGING. A4M: • Remove and retain the License Key (dongle); they are not included with the replacement A4M boards.
AccuLoad IV Installation and Maintenance Manual Related Publications 14 – Related Publications The following literature can be obtained from TechnipFMC Measurement Solutions Literature Fulfillment at measurement.fulfillment@TechnipFMC.com or online at http://info.smithmeter.com/literature/online_index.html. When requesting literature from Literature Fulfillment, please reference the appropriate bulletin number and title.
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