Summary of Contents for CTC Parker Automation PowerStation PA Series
- Page 1 PA Series User Guide CTC Parker Automation Phone:513-831-2340 50 W. TechneCenter Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150 Technical Support: 513-248-1714 A3-06692-100...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Notice Copyright © 2004 by CTC Parker Automation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of CTC Parker Automation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Manual Overview and Support Services ..1 Using this Manual ........2 Documentation Components . - Page 4 Table of Contents Settings and Pinouts for COM1 and COM2 ....15 Transferring Files from a PC to the PA PowerStation ... 18 Connecting a Serial Mouse .
- Page 5 Table of Contents AC Power Guidelines........29 Preparing for Installation.
- Page 6 Table of Contents Configuring the Ethernet Interface ......53 Resolving Problems ........55 Resolving Problems when Starting Up .
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Page 7: Manual Overview And Support Services
C h a p t e r 1 M a n u a l O v e r v i e w a n d S u p p o r t S e r v i c e s Thank you for purchasing a PA PowerStation. -
Page 8: Using This Manual
Using this Manual Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Using this This manual is designed to help you set up and use your PA PowerStation. The manual lists the PowerStation’s specifications and Manual describes its replacement and optional components. It also explains how to install the unit, how to maintain the unit in good condition, and how to solve common problems that may occur in operation. -
Page 9: Documentation Components
Be sure to read any available release notes before installing or operating the unit. PowerStation PA Series User Guide - This is the document you are reading. It provides detailed information about the PA PowerStation and describes how to configure, install, and use the unit. Please read this manual in its entirety before operating the unit. -
Page 10: Installing The Powerstation
Documentation Standards Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Installing the When you finish unpacking the PowerStation and developing an application, you are ready to install the unit in a permanent location. PowerStation See Chapter 3 Installing the PA PowerStation on page 33 for complete installation instructions. -
Page 11: Iso Symbols
Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services Customer Support Services ISO Symbols This symbol is the International Standards Organization (ISO) symbol for Caution (ISO 3864 No. B.3.1). This symbol denotes information that could affect operation of the PowerStation if the information is not properly followed. -
Page 12: Technical Training
Customer Support Services Chapter 1: Manual Overview and Support Services 3. Review Chapter 4 of this manual, Maintaining and Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation on page 39. If you cannot find a solution using one of the above sources, contact our Product Technical Support department at 513-248-1714, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. - Page 13 C h a p t e r 2 I n t r o d u c i n g t h e P A P o w e r S t a t i o n The PA PowerStation is designed to give you an operator interface solution that is powerful, cost-effective, and very easy to use.
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Page 14: Introducing The Pa Powerstation
Specifications Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications This section describes important specifications for the PA PowerStation. Please familiarize yourself with these specifications before operating the unit. Display Display specifications include the type of monitor, size, resolution, and other display properties. These specifications are shown in the Specifications following tables. -
Page 15: Pa08S & Pa08T 8" Color
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications PA08S & PA08T 8" Color Property PA08S Description PA08T Description Type Passive Color STN Active Color TFT Display Diago- 7.7" 8.0" nal Size Resolution VGA (640 x 480) VGA (640 x 480) Brightness 120 NITS 285 NITS Viewing Angle... -
Page 16: Environmental Specifications
Specifications Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications. Category Specifications Operating Sys- Datalight ROM-DOS 200 MHz X86 instruction set compatible proces- Memory 32MB PC100/PC133 SDRAM 144 Pin SODIMM Socket BIOS Award 256KB Flash Storage 32MB CompactFlash, Type 2 Socket I/O Ports •... -
Page 17: Electrical Specifications
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications Remember that the temperature within a protective enclosure is generally higher than the external temperature. Thus, if the PA PowerStation is operating inside an enclosure at temperature levels above its rated ambient temperature, you must cool the enclosure.The PowerStation conforms to the environmental specifications listed in Environmental Specifications Chart. -
Page 18: Testing Specifications
Specifications Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications Chart. Category Specifications Input voltage 12/24 VDC @ 18W (Range: min 11 VDC, max 28 VDC) Table 2-7: Electrical Specifications Chart Caution Do not apply AC power to the unit or damage may occur. Testing The PA PowerStation conforms to the testing specifications listed in Specifications... -
Page 19: Faceplate Chemical Resistance
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Specifications Faceplate Chemical The touchscreen of the PA PowerStation is resistant to the chemicals Resistance listed in Chemical Resistance Chart. Touchscreen Chemical Resistance Acetone Sulfuric Acid 10% Motor oil Hydrochloric Acid Gasoline Toluene Acetic Acid 10% Machine oil Methylene Chlo- Phosphoric Acid... -
Page 20: Available Connectors
Available Connectors Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available All PA PowerStations have two serial ports, two PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports, an Ethernet port, and a Compact Flash connector. See the PA Connectors PowerStation CD for dimensional drawings and a diagram to locate the components. -
Page 21: Settings And Pinouts For Com1 And Com2
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available Connectors Settings and Pinouts for COM1 and COM2 If you need to make a cable for communicating with COM1, COM1 Pinouts shows the pinouts and signal information for this port. Pin# Signal DCD, data carrier detect RXD, received data TXD, transmitted data DTR, data terminal ready... - Page 22 Available Connectors Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation If you need to make a cable for communicating with COM2, COM2 Pinouts shows the pinouts and signal information for this port. Pin# RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Signal Signal Signal DCD, data TXD-, trans- TXD-, trans- carrier detect mitted data -...
- Page 23 Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available Connectors PowerStation Unit, as shown in Figure 3-1. Dip Switch Settings Dip Switches Figure 3-1COM2 Dip Switch Cutout and Settings Figure 3-2 displays the settings for the COM2 port. A similar diagram is located on the side of the PA PowerStation next to the DIP switch cutout.
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Page 24: Transferring Files From A Pc To The Pa Powerstation
Available Connectors Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation switches to the appropriate settings through the viewing window. Figure 3-3 displays the pinouts and cable settings required for communicating with COM1 or COM2 using the RS-232, RS-422 or the RS-485 protocol. RS-232 RS-422 RS-485... -
Page 25: Connecting A Serial Mouse
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available Connectors 1. Connect a null modem serial cable to an available serial port on the IBM-PC. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the PA PowerStation. Connecting a Serial Mouse If you need to connect a serial mouse to the serial port on the PA PowerStation, you must check the settings to ensure that a COM port is not already configured as a Download only port. -
Page 26: Connecting To A Serial Printer
Available Connectors Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Connecting to a Serial Printer When connecting a serial printer to the PA PowerStation, you will need to prepare the serial port for the printer. First you will need to adjust the mode settings to the settings on the printer. See To Adjust the Mode Settingsbelow. - Page 27 Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available Connectors 1. From the Windows desktop, open the Startup directory within Interact project: C:\Machshop\Projects\Interact\*Project Name*\Startup\ Important Be sure to replace the pound sign with the appropriate port number when completing the next step. 2.
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Page 28: Keyboard/Mouse Port
Available Connectors Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation 2. Restart the PA PowerStation. Note Restarting the PowerStation allows MODE.COM to reset the communication settings for that port. 3. Select Settings from the Main Menu. 4. Choose TCP/IP from the selections displayed. 5. -
Page 29: Compactflash
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Available Connectors See Ethernet Pinouts. Pin# Signal Table 2-12: Ethernet Pinouts CompactFlash The PA PowerStation comes with a Compact Flash (CF) card. The CF is used as a removable hard drive that is recognized as drive C and provides non-volatile memory storage. -
Page 30: Drive Definition And Memory
Drive Definition and Memory Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Drive Definition The PA PowerStation has one drive, C, which is a Compact Flash Card (Read/Write) of size 32MB. This drive is the system start drive and and Memory Project disk. It stores the project, system files, MachineShop, and applications. -
Page 31: Replacement Components
Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Replacement Components Replacement The PA PowerStation is designed to be a simple yet reliable unit to maintain. However, if you need to purchase replacement components Components for the PowerStation, CTC carries a complete line of replacement components. -
Page 32: Optional Components
Optional Components Chapter 2: Introducing the PA PowerStation Optional CTC has an optional component that you may want to purchase for the PA PowerStation—an AC Power Supply. Components AC Power Supply The PA PowerStation uses DC power to save space and limit the amount of heat generated by the unit. -
Page 33: Chapter 3 Installing The Pa Powerstation
C h a p t e r 3 I n s t a l l i n g t h e P A P o w e r S t a t i o n You are now ready to install the PA PowerStation in a permanent location. -
Page 34: Selecting A Location
Selecting a Location Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Selecting a The first step when installing the PA PowerStation is to select an appropriate location for the unit. This is the most important aspect of Location the installation process because the location you select can affect the PowerStation’s performance, ease-of-use, and life-expectancy. -
Page 35: Electrical Guidelines
Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Selecting a Location chemicals other than those listed in Faceplate Chemical Resistance on page 13. Electrical Guidelines To minimize unwanted electrical interference, select a location away from machinery that produces intense electrical noise. If you cannot do this, isolate input power to the unit and separate all data communication cables used with the unit from AC power lines. - Page 36 Selecting a Location Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation large enough, you can mount the Power Supply in the enclosure with the unit. Caution Do not apply AC power to the unit or damage may occur. PA PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 37: Preparing For Installation
Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Preparing for Installation Preparing for Once you select a location for the PA PowerStation, you will need to create a cutout for the unit. Installation If you plan to operate the PA PowerStation using AC power, and you purchased CTC’s optional AC Power Supply, you will need to prepare a location for the Power Supply also. -
Page 38: Preparing A Location For The Ac Power Supply
Preparing for Installation Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Preparing a Location You will need to read Preparing a Location for the AC Power Supply for the AC Power only if you intend to operate the PA PowerStation using AC power. If you plan to use DC power, proceed to Installing the PA PowerStation Supply on page 33. -
Page 39: Installing The Pa Powerstation
Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Installing the PA PowerStation Installing the PA Once you prepared the location for the PA PowerStation, you can install the unit. Installation will involve mounting the PowerStation PowerStation and if you are using CTC’s optional AC Power Supply, mounting the power supply. - Page 40 Installing the PA PowerStation Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Clamp shape and location on the 5" and 6" units: PA PowerStation User Guide...
- Page 41 Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Installing the PA PowerStation Clamp shape and location on the 10" units: 5. Insert the slamps into the larger portion of the slots, and then slide them toward the outside of the unit. 6. Tighten each of the mounting screws against the front of the enclosure using a torque of 6 lb/in for 5"...
- Page 42 Installing the PA PowerStation Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation 7. Attach the power connector that you prepared in steps 1 and 2 to the back of the unit. Caution Over-tightening the screw/clamp assemblies may damage the PA PowerStation. Under-tightening may not guarantee a NEMA 4 seal.
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Page 43: Starting Up
Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation Starting Up the PA PowerStation Starting Up Once the PA PowerStation has been mounted, you are ready to start up the unit. This procedure is described below. the PA Before connecting a power cord to your unit, make sure that you have PowerStation read and understood Environmental Specifications on page 10 and the Testing Specifications on page 12 of this manual. - Page 44 Starting Up the PA PowerStation Chapter 3: Installing the PA PowerStation PA PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 45: Powerstation
C h a p t e r 4 Ma i nt a i n i n g and T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g t h e P A P o w e r S t a t i o n The PA PowerStation is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation even in the harshest environments. -
Page 46: Installing And Replacing Parts
Installing and Replacing Parts Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Installing and This section includes instructions for performing internal maintenance on the PA PowerStation. To prevent injury to yourself or damage to the Replacing Parts PowerStation, you will need to carefully read and understand the procedures described in this section. -
Page 47: Replacing The Fuse
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Installing and Replacing Parts Replacing the Fuse The PA PowerStation has a protective fuse that you can replace by opening up the back cover. An ohm meter is required to see whether the fuse is open or closed. To replace the fuse, complete the following steps: 1. -
Page 48: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation BIOS Setup The PA PowerStation is limited in BIOS configuration changes that the user can perform. The BIOS setup window lets you remove the CTC splash screen only. If you want to reset this BIOS setting, press the Delete key while the system is starting up to display the BIOS setup window. -
Page 49: Maintaining The Touchscreen
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Maintaining the Touchscreen Maintaining the The touchscreen for the PA PowerStation is durable and able to operate smoothly in harsh environments where strong chemicals exist. Touchscreen However, from time to time you may need to perform general maintenance on the touchscreen. -
Page 50: Using The Machineshop Shell Calibration Utility
Maintaining the Touchscreen Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Using the MachineShop Shell Calibration Utility The MachineShop Shell comes with a calibration utility that allows you to calibrate the touchscreen in DOS mode. Enter the Calibration Mode In the following steps, you will enter the calibration utility in MachineShop Shell. -
Page 51: Adjusting The Contrast
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Maintaining the Touchscreen The calibration routine will run automatically. 4. Use your finger to touch the + on the screen. 5. Repeat the previous step two more times. Each time you touch the + you will hear a faint beep to indicate that the touch has been accepted. -
Page 52: Adjusting The Contrast (For Stn Units Only)
Maintaining the Touchscreen Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Model No. View Size PA-08T/10T-1XX TFT Display - Full VGA Table 4-1: Display Type • If your PA Series has an STN display, continue with Adjusting the Contrast (For STN Units Only). •... -
Page 53: Using The Compact Flash Card
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card Using the The PA PowerStation uses a removable Compact Flash (CF) card for storage purposes. You can remove the CF card, update the application Compact Flash files on the CF card from a PC, and then reinstall the CF card in the Card PowerStation. -
Page 54: Reinstalling The Powerstation Utilities
Using the Compact Flash Card Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Reinstalling the The PA PowerStation is shipped with the operating system and software, which is installed on the CompactFlash card that comes with PowerStation your system. Utilities Backup copies of your software are provided on the PA PowerStation CD that ships with your system. -
Page 55: Reformatting The Compactflash Card
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Using the Compact Flash Card order a PCMCIA-to-CompactFlash adapter (model number FLH- ADPT-2000) from your local Parker distributor. Reformatting the CompactFlash Card Warning Manually formatting a CompactFlash card in Windows NT and 2000 before using Flashback could possibly make the CF card unusable. - Page 56 Using the Compact Flash Card Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Note Make sure that you are using at least revision 104 of the Flashback Utility, which allows the formatting of the CF card even if the boot sector of the CF card is unreadable to ROM- DOS.
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Page 57: Modifying The Autoexec.bat File
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File Modifying the The lines shown in the following table must appear in the PA PowerStation’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the unit to operate AUTOEXEC.BAT properly. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file that CTC supplies includes these File lines and is located in the \CTC directory on the PowerStation’s Compact Flash card in a file called AUTOEXEC.CTC. - Page 58 Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Command Line Parameters Description CD \CTC Starts the MachineShop Shell. Table 4-2: AUTOEXEC.BAT File Denotes a command line that is unnecessary on units without Interact. For a complete listing of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, see Appendix A. PA PowerStation User Guide...
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Page 59: Configuring The Ethernet Interface
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Configuring the Ethernet Interface Configuring the The \NET directory of the PA PowerStation’s CompactFlash contains a configuration utility and all drivers necessary to configure the Ethernet Ethernet interface on the PowerStation. Backup copies of these files Interface are included on the MachineShop Shell Installation Disk. - Page 60 Configuring the Ethernet Interface Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation File Name Description TCPIP.INI Stores settings for TCP/IP communications. Table 4-3: \NET Directory Files Denotes files that can be downloaded from Novell’s FTP site. Interact will also communicate over any network or operating system that supports NetBIOS protocols.
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Page 61: Resolving Problems
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Resolving Problems Resolving This section provides some basic troubleshooting steps to help you identify and correct problems you may have with the PA Problems PowerStation. Each problem is described and followed with one or more possible solutions. -
Page 62: Resolving Problems When Starting Up
Resolving Problems Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Resolving Problems Some of the most common problems that users encounter with PCs occur when they start up their systems. This section describes some when Starting Up problems that may occur in the PA PowerStation during startup and solutions for these problems. -
Page 63: Resolving Problems With The Touchscreen
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Resolving Problems The startup halts with the Award (System Info) screen displayed 1. Check for a loose CF card. Restart the PA PowerStation. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file and/or CONFIG.SYS file does not execute properly Some startup problems are caused by a corrupted or modified AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS file. -
Page 64: Resolving Problems After Start Up
Resolving Problems Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation 2. The touchscreen calibration might be in error. See Calibrating the Touchscreen on page 43 of this manual for instructions on how to calibrate the touchscreen. 3. Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See the AUTOEXEC.BAT section of this chapter for information about the command lines that should appear in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. -
Page 65: The Rom-Dos Prompt "C:\" Is
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Resolving Problems Adjusting the Contrast on page 45. b. If the PA PowerStation is not operating properly, restart the unit. 2. If the screen still appears to be blank or very dim, and the unit has been in operation continuously for a long time, replace the backlight bulb. -
Page 66: A Serial Mouse Doesn't Work
Resolving Problems Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation A serial mouse doesn’t work See Connecting a Serial Mouse on page 19 for instructions on how to configure the PowerStation to accept a serial mouse. A keyboard doesn’t work 1. Check the keyboard. Make sure that you are using an AT or a PS/ 2 style keyboard, not an XT-style. -
Page 67: Replacing The Sdram
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Replacing the SDRAM Replacing the To replace the SDRAM, complete the following steps. This procedure requires opening up the back of the unit as well as removing the circuit SDRAM board. Be sure to follow the standard Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions. - Page 68 Replacing the SDRAM Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Ribbon connector 6. To disconnect the ribbon, put your thumbs on the drawer tabs on each side of the connector and slide the tabs out. In the above picture, the tabs slide out to the right. 7.
- Page 69 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting the PA PowerStation Replacing the SDRAM 14. Reattach the circuit board. 15. Reconnect the ribbon and push the drawer tabs back into place. 16. Reconnect the video cable and push the ears on the connector back into place. 17.
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Page 71: System Configuration Files
A p p e n d i x A S y s t e m C o n f i g u r a t i o n F il e s Appendix A specifies the contents of two configuration files, CONFIG.CTC and AUTOEXEC.CTC. -
Page 72: System Configuration Files
System Configuration Files Appendices System Configuration Files CTC Parker includes backup copies of the CONFIG.SYS File and AUTOEXEC.BAT File in the \CTC directory on your PowerStation’s Compact Flash disk and on the PowerStation Start disk. These files are called CONFIG.CTC and AUTOEXEC.CTC. CONFIG.SYS File SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM /E:1024 /P FILES=30... -
Page 73: Autoexec.bat File
Appendices System Configuration Files AUTOEXEC.BAT File @ECHO OFF REM ********************************************************************* REM PA PowerStation Autoexec.bat REM MachineShop Suite 1.05 REM Copyright (c) 2004 CTC Parker Automation REM ********************************************************************* PROMPT $p$g PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\CTC SET TEMP=C:\DOS REM ********************************************************************* REM Touchscreen configuration options REM *********************************************************************... - Page 74 System Configuration Files Appendices REM ******************************************************************** REM Load TCP/IP Stack REM ******************************************************************** LH C:\NET\TCPIP REM ******************************************************************** REM Load scroll feature on quarter VGA system. REM ******************************************************************** C:\CTC\PACTRL -T -S IF ERRORLEVEL 3 LH C:\CTC\SCROLL REM ******************************************************************** REM Call AUTOEXEC.BAT file contained in project, if it exists. REM ******************************************************************** IF NOT EXIST C:\STARTUP\NUL.EXT MD C:\STARTUP CD \STARTUP...
- Page 75 Index Ethernet Port Pinouts 22 AC Power Supply 26 Troubleshooting 60 Guidelines 29 AUTOEXEC.BAT File 67 Command Line Parameters 51 Fuse, Replacing the 41 Backlight bulb Getting Started 3 replacing 25 BIOS Setup 42 Installing a Fuse 41 Calibration Utility 44 Installing the PowerStation Compact Flash Cutout 31...
- Page 76 Index Serial Printer Cable Diagram 20 Optional Components 26 Connecting to 20 Software Components 3 Specifications PA Series PowerStation Display 8 Documentation Set 3 5" Release Notes 3 8" Template 3 Physical 9 User Guide 3 Splash screen Parallel Port removing 42 Pinouts 22 Physical Specifications 9...
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