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The S One cutters comply with the CAN ICES-003 Class A limits for Information Technology Equipment. Notice Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution or display are prohibited. All rights reserved.
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Registering Your Cutter Please register your cutter on the following link: https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/ Contact Information All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to: Summa, nv Summa America Rochesterlaan 6 100 Cummings Center Suite #151-G...
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S One is Summa’s most popular and affordable line of vinyl cutters. Their characteristics and performance match those of the most excellent cutters. They offer tracking accuracy, speed and features not found in other affordably-priced cutters. This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the S One Series cutters.
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S One User’s Manual Maintenance .................... 5-1 5.1.1 Cleaning the drive system..................5-1 5.1.2 Cleaning the media sensors ...................5-2 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail ..................5-3 5.1.4 Changing the fuse ....................5-4 Specifications and general information..........6-1 6.1.1 Introduction ......................6-1 6.1.2 Feature list ......................
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S One User’s Manual List of Figures 1-1 Example of Properly grounded plug-socket combination ..........1-3 1-2 S One cutter front view...................... 1-6 1-3 S One cutter rear view ....................... 1-7 1-4 Media is loaded and the cutter is ready................1-8 1-5 Cutter is ready and no media is loaded ................
1 SETUP 1.1 Safety 1.1.1 General The purpose of the user’s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures of this machine, but it also provides the owner, users, and operators with precaution procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to operate the machine.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.3 Safety precautions WARNING: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. WARNING: The S One cutters use razor-sharp knives. Touching the knife with bare hands may cause injury. Do not touch the knives while the machine is cutting. WARNING: There is a risk of injury from being caught or trapped in moving machine parts.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.4 Electrical shock hazard 1.1.4.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) WARNING: The wall sockets, into which the cutter is plugged-in, must be of the grounded type. The grounded conductors, serving the wall socket, must be properly connected to the ground. For emergency access, the cutter should be installed near the socket-outlet for easy access.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.5 Warning labels on the machine Fuse caution label. For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace the fuse only with the same type and Risk of elect ric shock. Do not open. rating of the fuse. Double pole / neut ral fusing.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.6 Operating environment Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine’s performance. The environmental conditions of the machine (without media) are as follows: Operating Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Storage temperature -30 to 70 C -22 to 158...
S One User’s Manual 1.2 S One Cutter Components 1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front FIG 1-2 S ONE CUTTER FRONT VIEW 1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the grit rollers to ensure accurate tracking.
S One User’s Manual 1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back FIG 1-3 S ONE CUTTER REAR VIEW 1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate tracking. The D120 has one and the D140 and D160 have two extra pinch rollers to ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle.
S One User’s Manual 1.3 Powering-on the cutter WARNING: Make sure the power switch is turned off before connecting the power cord (the “0” side of the ON/OFF rocker switch should be pressed). WARNING: Do not use the power cord if it is visibly damaged. Disconnect the power cord by pulling the plug, not the cable.
ATTENTION: When installing a cutter, make sure the user has administrative rights and UAC is deactivated or set it to its lowest level. 1. Power-off the cutter. 2. Go to www.summa.com/en/support/software-firmware and download and install the USB device driver for the S One cutter. 3. Wait for the driver to install.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.1.2 Connecting the S One cutter to a Mac, using a USB cable Mac OSX Most recent cutting software does not need a driver installation when a computer is connected to the cutter. The software that controls the driver is built into the cutting software.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.2 Wired Ethernet connection ATTENTION: The Ethernet cable should be a shielded CAT6 Ethernet cable. A couple of parameters need to be set when connecting a cutter to the Ethernet. It is best to ask the network administrator whether a static address is needed or if a DHCP server is used. If a static address is used ask for the address and the subnet mask.
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S One User’s Manual Ipv4 address Ethernet DHCP 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 Ipv4 address Subnet Set the address correctly. Press Subnet. Confirm by pressing Subnet Ethernet DHCP Ipv4 address Subnet Tool Set the address correctly. Confirm by pressing Press to leave.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.2.2 In case the DHCP server is used: Connect the Ethernet cable and power on the cutter (see section 1.3). Press icon. Ethernet Configuration Ethernet DHCP Wi-Fi Ipv4 address USB Port Subnet Language Menu units OPOS Parameters Scroll down with the arrow Press Ethernet.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.3 Wi-Fi (optional – region dependent ) NOTE: The Wi-Fi option is standard not activated. It must be activated with a code. The code also activates the barcode option. Check section1.7. for activation. The S One can have a Wi-Fi connection as an option in certain parts of the world. If you live in a region where Wi-Fi is not an option, then the message “Wi-Fi not available in your region”...
S One User’s Manual 1.4.3.1 Fixed IP address setting Ask the network administrator for the address and the subnet mask if a static address is used. NOTE: It is recommended to use a static IP address. Power on the cutter (see section 1.3). Press icon.
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S One User’s Manual Ipv4 address Ipv4 address 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 192 . 168 . 1 . 1 Press IPv4 address. Set the address correctly. Confirm by pressing Subnet Subnet Press Subnet. Set the value correctly. Confirm by pressing Tool Press...
S One User’s Manual 1.5 Loading Media The following procedures mainly apply to the use of roll media. If you are using sheets, there are two options: 1. For long sheets: roll up the sheet, so that the alignment is identical to the one of a roll. 2.
S One User’s Manual 1.5.2 Loading media 1. Raise the pinch rollers using the pinch roller lever arm, which is located at the right-hand side of the cutter, next to the touch panel. FIG 1-7 PINCH ROLLER LEVER 2. Loosen the knobs on the two media core holders. The following illustration shows a loosened core holder and a tightened core holder FIG 1-8...
S One User’s Manual ATTENTION: If the core holders are not used (not recommended – tracking is not guaranteed), then make sure that the roll is situated between the two core holder guides. FIG 1-10 1-10 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING THE CORE HOLDERS 5.
S One User’s Manual 7. Make sure the media follows a straight path from the material roll. To accomplish this, slide the media roll and core holder guides from the left to the right along the media support rollers. WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts.
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S One User’s Manual Changing origin. Power on the cutter and load the media. Set origin 0.00 1150.00 Use the arrows to change Press the icon. Press to confirm the the origin. The value next new origin. to Y is the width that is left. Extended load.
S One User’s Manual 1.6 Tool Installation WARNING: The S One cutters use razor-sharp knives. To avoid serious injury, be careful when installing, removing or handling the knife! 1.6.1 Knife installation A knife has been pre-installed in the cutter. For safety reasons, the knife depth has been set to zero. Simply turn out the knife (see fig 1- 22 yellow arrow clockwise) to start cutting.
S One User’s Manual 1.6.1.2 Installing the drag knife 1. Remove the aluminium piece from the plastic knife holder (5) by turning the knurled adjustment knob (3) counterclockwise until the aluminium piece comes out of the holder. 2. Insert the conical, non-cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder.
S One User’s Manual 1.6.1.3 Setting knife depth and pressure: (Media must be loaded in the cutter before the knife pressure can be tested). WARNING: Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of the head or media. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts.
S One User’s Manual Peel out the rectangle and inspect the media backing. FIG 1-18 1-18 PEELED KNIFE PRESSURE TEST PATTERN The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern cuts completely through the vinyl, the vinyl is removed and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing. The blade should never cut through the backing;...
1. Loosen the head clamp screw and remove the tool from the clamp. 2. Install the pen in the clamp and tighten the clamp screw. 3. The change of tool can either be done on the touch panel, with Summa Cutter Control (PC only) or with the cutting software.
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(www.summa.com/support/product- registration). The serial number of the cutter is needed for this activation. The serial number can be found on the serial number label on the back of the cutter or in the system setup menu. It is recommended to get the serial number directly from within the system setup menu.
2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Touchscreen 2.1.1 Introduction The touchscreen provides a unique interface system that provides detailed cutter status information and offers more flexible and powerful control of the cutter’s configuration. Next to the status messages and/or menu options, displayed on the touchscreen, button symbols can be pressed to change menu items or to change the value for a given submenu/parameter.
S One User’s Manual 2.1.2 Basic operation 2.1.2.1 Control buttons The Settings button gives access to the main menu. Pressing this button will cause the cutter to go offline and suspend all operations in progress. The main menu contains all parameter settings, submenus and access to tests and calibration routines.
(see section 2.4). ATTENTION: The S One cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine Summa knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not replace the standard knife, pen or pouncing tool with products from other manufacturers.
S One User’s Manual 2.2.2 Changing the tool pressure Power on the cutter and load the media. Knife pressure Press on pressure Press the arrow up or down Or fill in the new value to change the value. 1. Press to perform the internal knife pressure test.
NOTE: The knife offset should be set each time the knife is changed and should be checked if the knife shows signs of wear. NOTE: A typical knife offset for Summa knives is between 0.41 and 0.45 for standard knives, between 0.9 and 0.97 for sandblast knives and between 0.49 and 0.52 for the 60 degrees knife.
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S One User’s Manual When the knife offset is too low, the test pattern looks like this: When the knife offset is too high, the test pattern looks like this: Adjust the knife offset until cut pattern is correct. Basic operation...
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This overall parameter is called “velocity” and represents the speed the cutter uses when the tool is down. If velocity is raised or lowered, the other parameters are also raised or lowered accordingly. The parameters can be changed individually but only with the program Summa Cutter Control.
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1. Power on the cutter and load the media. Configuration 1 LAN 192.168.10.2 50000 x 145 mm Knife 700 mm/s 90 g Press current user Select new user. Press to confirm. NOTE: The name of the configuration can be changed with Summa Cutter Control. Basic operation...
S One User’s Manual 2.5 How to Make Sure the Sign Has the Correct Size (Length Calibration) The S One cutters are friction-feed machines. This means the cutting length depends on the thickness of the material. The cutters have been calibrated in the factory for standard 2-mil cast or 3-mil calendared vinyl.
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S One User’s Manual Measure lines Use the arrow to change Or simply fill in the value. Press to fill in the value the value. without changing. Press to confirm the value of the measured length. NOTE: Once this user is calibrated, consider changing the user name. This makes it easy for future reference.
S One User’s Manual 2.6 Cutting through 2.6.1 Procedure The cutting through functionality is focussed on cutting simple shapes (e.g. rectangles). It is mostly used in combination with contour cutting. An interrupted cutting line (small ‘bridges’) makes sure the material remains together. When the job is finished the cut pieces can be torn out.
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S One User’s Manual Full pressure Change the value by pressing the arrows or just fill in the value. Full pressure cut length 10.000 Change the value by 10.000 pressing the arrows or just fill in the value. Flex pressure Change the value by pressing the arrows or just fill in the value.
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S One User’s Manual ATTENTION: It is difficult to give the recommended settings for FlexCut. Check section 2.6.2.2. NOTE: FlexCut parameters are always metric, regardless of the value of the menu Units parameter. ATTENTION: When cutting through, it is recommended that parallel lines are at least 1 cm (0.4”) away from each other.
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2 Practical tips 2.6.2.1 Physical knife depth Although very similar, there are two types of knife depth settings, one for normal cutting and one when FlexCut is used. What they have in common is that the knife is never turned out a lot.
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2.2 Values of the FlexCut parameters Determining the values of the FlexCut parameters can be divided into two main steps. The first step is to determine the ‘fixed’ pressure values. The second step is determining empirically the length parameters.
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2.3 Material without a backing Although FlexCut was designed for usage with standard vinyl (typical two-layered material), it is also used with single-layered material. In this case, the settings of the parameters are more difficult and require more trial and error tests than calibrating FlexCut for normal vinyl. The only parameter that can be determined easily is the full pressure.
3 OPOS 3.1 Introduction Contour cutting is made possible by the S One’s highly accurate Optical Positioning System (OPOS). The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right-hand side of the tool carriage, registers printed squares that are placed around the graphic. Because of this registration process, OPOS can determine the exact position of the printed graphic.
S One User’s Manual 3.2.1 Printing the graphic Print the graphic and its marks with a printer. When printing on a roll, make sure there is a 2 cm (0.8 in) margin at the sides and the front. For shorter jobs the edge margins might smaller, but should be at least 1 cm (0.4 in).
S One User’s Manual 3.2.2 Different OPOS alignment methods This parameter, although it is an internal parameter, should be set in the print and cut software. Following options are usually available: OPOS X: A row of marks is printed at the left and right side of the graphic. These marks are read by the OPOS sensor and then used for compensating printing deformation.
S One User’s Manual 3.2.3 Processing long jobs Normally the OPOS sensor registers all the marks before it starts cutting. However, with long jobs that can result in extensive back and forward feeding of the media, this could result in bad tracking.
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S One User’s Manual 3.3 Automating OPOS tasks For standard OPOS jobs, the user only needs to set the tool above the first mark to start the job. OPOS allows the user to automate certain tasks, thus reducing user intervention and production time.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.1 OPOS origin The parameter OPOS origin is created to automate the start of the OPOS procedure. This parameter has 4 settings. The usage of this parameter depends on the chosen OPOS mode. If the OPOS is OPOS barcode or OPOS Sheet, then this parameter does not affect. The useful combinations are visible in the below table.
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S One User’s Manual The OPOS origin is set to ‘Current Position’ Upon receiving an OPOS job from the computer, the cutter will immediately start searching for the OPOS XY line by slowly advancing the media. Once it has found the OPOS XY line, it will follow this line to the right until it finds the first mark and will then start searching for the actual first mark.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.2 Cutting multiple copies of a graphic on the same roll If the same graphic design has been printed on a roll with equal distance between these graphics, this feature can be used. NOTE: The distance between the multiple copies should be at least 30 mm. 1.
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S One User’s Manual Actions Confidence test Load Load extended Replot Reset Press Settings. Press Actions. Press replot. Replot Change the value by Or just fill in the value. Press to confirm. pressing the arrows. OPOS will sense the marks for the second contour and then cut that contour. This process of sensing and cutting will repeat itself automatically until all remaining contours have been cut.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.3 Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets If the same graphic design needs to be printed on multiple sheets, this feature can be used. NOTE: The sheets should have more or less the same size, and the graphics on them should be oriented and positioned the same way.
S One User’s Manual 8. Do the job on the first sheet. 9. The cutter will stop after the first contour has been cut and will come online again. 10. Raise the pinch rollers and remove the sheet manually. 11. Insert the next sheet into the cutter. Lower the pinch rollers. NOTE: The second and any following sheet must be loaded in the cutter at the same position and orientation as those from the first sheet.
Depending on the program (barcode server), the procedure will have to be started from the control panel of the cutter or from the program (Summa’s barcode server contains both options). To start the barcode procedure from the program, refer to the user manual of the program in question.
The media calibration “teaches” the cutter the reflection levels of the mark colour and the media colour. NOTE: Although the OPOS sensor has been calibrated in the factory, Summa recommends doing a test to determine how well the factory-set parameters work with the materials you are using.
S One User’s Manual 3.4.1 OPOS calibration 1. Switch the cutter on and load black vinyl with a white backing. NOTE: Black vinyl with white backing MUST be used when calibrating OPOS. Calibrations Calibrate media (OPOS) Calibrate OPOS Length calibration Press Settings.
S One User’s Manual 3.4.2 Media calibration Media calibration ensures that the sensor can recognize the marks. OPOS is calibrated at the factory to work on a wide range of media. However, certain media -- such as those with a high gloss -- may not work with the default settings.
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S One User’s Manual 30.00 50.00 The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures Set tool the reflection of the media. above white area. arrows Confirm with manoeuvre the knife in a white area. The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the mark colour. Then it will show a value that is characteristic of this media colour –...
4 DETAILED OPERATION 4.1 Introduction This section is a detailed list of all parameters that can be changed and of tests that can be initiated from the touchscreen. Section 1 and 2 of this manual describe in detail the most commonly used touchscreen manipulation.
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S One User’s Manual 4.2.3 FlexCut FlexCut can be set to OFF, Fast, or Accurate. When the cutter is set to Fast or Accurate, it will alternately cut a certain length with full pressure and a certain length with reduced pressure. The advantage of the FlexCut feature is that it cuts completely through the material.
S 0ne User’s Manual 4.3 Action menu FIG 4-2 ACTION MENU 4.3.1 Confidence test The confidence test performs a quick electrical and mechanical test of the cutter to make sure that the cutter is fully operational. A media sheet of at least A3/B-size should be used for this plot.
S One User’s Manual 4.4 Settings menu FIG 4-3 SETTINGS MENU 4.4.1 Velocity Velocity is the bundled parameter to change the speed of the tool/media. This parameter is explained in section 2.3. 4.4.2 Overcut The Overcut submenu enables you to generate an overcut to facilitate weeding the cut. Each time the knife goes up or down, the cutter cuts a bit further.
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S 0ne User’s Manual 4.4.5 Panel Use the Paneling submenu to enable or disable the internal panelling function of the cutter. Panelling is used for several different applications. Most common are FlexCut and long jobs with or without the roll-up option. Panelling: Use this to set panelling on or off.
S One User’s Manual 4.5 Configuration menu FIG 4-5 SETTINGS MENU 4.5.1 Ethernet A couple of parameters need to be set when connecting a cutter to the Ethernet. This can be done is this menu. This is explained in section 1.4.2. 4.5.2 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi setup was explained in section 1.4.3.
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S 0ne User’s Manual 4.5.5 Menu units The setting of these options determines whether the speed and size values are displayed in the metric measurement system or the ENG/US measurement system. Press Menu units, then after selecting the setting, press to confirm or to cancel.
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S One User’s Manual 4.5.10 Media Sensor The media sensor detects whether the media is loaded. It also detects the end of the media. The sensor prevents damage to the cutting strip and knife tip. The sensor can be activated or deactivated with this menu.
5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Introduction The S One cutter range has several sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover.
S One User’s Manual 5.1.2 Cleaning the media sensors Over time, the media sensors may become dirty with accumulated residue from the media. This may cause the cutter to malfunction. Clean the media sensors by wiping them out with cotton swabs. FIG 5-2 MEDIA SENSORS S ONE CUTTERS Basic operation...
S 0ne User’s Manual 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail There are 4 areas on the Y-guide rail on which the tools carriage slides from left to right. Two areas (1) are visible on the front side of the guide rail. The other 2 surfaces (2) are situated on the back of the guide rail, directly behind the areas that are visible at the front.
S One User’s Manual 5.1.4 Changing the fuse WARNING: Before changing the fuses, make sure that the cutter is completely disconnected from its power source. WARNING: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse: T2A H250V. 1.
The S One series are available in different sizes and different configurations. Depending on the region, certain sizes and or configurations may not be available. Also, branding may be different.
Action sets to automate the workflow Sorting facilities to shorten the output time Vector clean-up MacSign • Plug-in for Illustrator, for direct cutting to Summa roll cutter MacOS X (10.2 or higher) Connection by USB or TCP/IP OPOS support Registration required Summa Cutter Control •...
S One User’s Manual 6.2 Technical Specifications 6.2.1 Machine dimensions S1D60 S1D60 S1D75 S1D120 S1D140 S1D160 with stand inch inch inch inch inch inch Height 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 Width 38.2 38.2 1120 44.1 1615 63.6 1765...
S One User’s Manual 6.2.3 Media handling S1D60 S1D75 S1D120 S1D140 S1D160 inch inch Inch inch Inch Media Width Minimum Maximum 27.7 33.6 1350 53.1 1500 1690 66.5 Pinchrollers 4 (3 for FX) Max .working 23.2 29.1 1235 48.6 1385 54.5 1580 62.2...
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S One User’s Manual For the S1D140FX you have a total of 9 fixed positions Position Working area Target media width (margin) Inch Inch 1323 52.08 1372 (24) 54 (1.0) 1172 46.18 1220 (23) 48 (0.9) 37.55 1000 (23) 40 (1.2) 34.01 914 (25) 36 (1.0)
S One User’s Manual 6.2.4 Performance Cutting specifications on 0.05 mm (0.002") wax-backed vinyl, total media thickness not greater than 0.25 mm (0.010") Axial speed 50 to 800 mm/s 2 to 32 ips Maximum Speed Up to 1131 mm/s diagonal Up to 44 ips diagonal Default speed 700 mm/s...
S One User’s Manual 6.2.6 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is only available in select countries. This is due to EMC tests done according to European Directive (2014/53/EU): EN 303 446-1 Ver. 1.2.1 • EN 301 489-1 Ver. 2.1.1 • EN 301 489-17 Ver 3.1.1 •...
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