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Connections (IP module removed) .................. 16 3.4.4 Location of the type plate....................... 16 Scope of delivery .......................... 17 Type plate ............................ 17 Technical data ........................... 17 3.7.1 ProxiMate™ ........................... 17 3.7.2 Ambient conditions......................... 18 3.7.3 Materials .......................... 18 Transport and storage ...................... 20 Transport ............................ 20 Storage ..............................
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Software settings .......................... 23 5.6.1 Apply for a licence........................ 23 5.6.2 Import Licence ........................ 24 5.6.3 Calibrating a Baseline Correction Vector (BCV) .............. 24 5.6.4 Import external reference data.................... 25 5.6.5 Changing the language of the instrument ................ 26 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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6.10.1 Performing a calibration update with AutoCal................ 65 6.10.2 Setting a reference value to a property.................. 66 6.10.3 Activating a measurement for AutoCal .................. 66 6.11 Exporting application data ......................... 67 6.12 Importing application data........................ 67 6.13 Creating a report.......................... 68 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Returning the instrument ........................ 88 Appendix .......................... 89 10.1 Measurement results ......................... 89 10.2 Folder locations .......................... 89 10.3 Rules entering a formula........................ 90 10.4 Spare parts and accessories ...................... 91 10.4.1 Accessories.......................... 91 10.4.2 Spare parts .......................... 92 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Indicates a danger that could result in damage to property. Symbols The following symbols are displayed in this operation manual or on the device: 1.2.1 Warning symbols Symbol Meaning General warning Breakable items Hot surface Dangerous electrical voltage Device damage Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 7/94...
Signal Signals are marked-up like this. Trademarks Product names and registered or unregistered trademarks that are used in this docu- ment are used only for identification and remain the property of the owner in each case. 8/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the manufacturer (quality@buchi.com). BUCHI service technicians Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures.
Depending on the application, hazards due to heat and/or corrosive chemicals may arise. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves. Make sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of the safety data sheets for all chemicals used. 10/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Technical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized BUCHI technicians. BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized modifications. Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Sample presentation options The choice of sample presentation of ProxiMate™ is optimised for the type of sample under analysis and for the working environment where the instrument is used. ProxiMate™ can be configured with a choice of sample presentation options: up view and down view configurations.
Product description | 3 ence the measurement output leading to perceived measurement shifts. Use of the down view mode prevents this from occurring. Additionally ProxiMate™ down view also allows the use of large volume sample dishes. These are particularly useful with samples that are inhomogeneous, as the measurement is averaged over a much larger sample area.
The On/Off master switch does not interrupt the electric power supply. 4 See Chapter 5.4 "Establishing electrical connections", page 22 Status On/Off master switch Status Description No light The instrument is not switched on. Steady light The instrument is on Flashing light The instrument shuts down 14/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
USB socket USB socket Cable gland for network connection Advanced IP module The instrument connections are lo- cated behind the Advanced IP mod- ule. See Chapter 3.4.3 "Connections (IP module removed)", page 16 Cable gland for mains lead Cooler Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 15/94...
Fig. 5: Connections on the rear side Reserve Reserve RJ45 network socket RJ45 network socket Reserve Power supply connection Reserve USB ports (max. 5 W) DVI port 3.4.4 Location of the type plate Fig. 6: Location of the type plate Type plate 16/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
260 x 435 x 500 mm Weight 23 kg Power consumption 60 W Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Connection voltage 100 - 240 VAC ± 10 % Max. power for all USB-Ports IP Code IP69 Overvoltage category Pollution degree Appliance classes Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 17/94...
The instrument should be transported by two persons at the same time. Lift the instrument at the points indicated. Fig. 8: Lifting the instrument Lift the instrument – this requires two persons lifting at the points indicated on the bottom of the instrument. 20/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Make sure that the power supply can be disconnected at any time in an emergency. Securing against earthquakes Fig. 9: Securing against earthquakes Cooler Cord Loop a cord around the cooler and attach it to a fixed point. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 21/94...
Risk of property damage and diminished performance due to use of un- suitable power cables. The power supply cables supplied with the product by BUCHI precisely match the re- quirements of the device. If other power cables that do not meet those requirements are used, the device may be damaged and/or its performance diminished.
Software licence serial number (sticker on the cover page of the Quick Guide) Company Name First Name Last Name Serial Number Country E-Mail address Navigation path ➔ ➔ [Licence Request] Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 23/94...
4 Navigate to folder options via the following navigation path: View ➔ Folder Op- tions ➔ View 4 Activate the function [Show hidden files, folders and drives]. 4 Delete the demo license file from the following location: c:\ProgramData\BUCHI \LicenseManager\Licences. Navigation path ➔...
Data] Precondition: R The reference data file is saved on the instrument. Navigate to the action [Import External Reference Data] via the navigation path. ð The display shows the dialog box Import External Reference Data. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 25/94...
ð The control panel shows a dialog box with selectable languages. Select a language. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The control panel shows a dialog box. Tap the button [OK] to confirm the dialog box. Restart the software. 26/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
See Chapter 6.2 "Function bar", page 27 Function bar The function bar shows available functions according to the current operation. The functions on the function bar are executed by tapping the relevant function but- tons. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 27/94...
Licenses. [Full page ] The report fits on full page. [Width scrolling] The report fits to width scrolling. Menu bar The menus are represented by symbols on the menu bar. Menus are navigated via the touchscreen. 28/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Viewing instrument log and other instrument counters. Licence requests and import func- tions. Setting up remote sessions. Changing Login credentials. See Chapter 6.3.4 "Tools menu", page 36 Editing instrument settings. [Configuration] menu Available in administrator mode only. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 29/94...
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The tested sample is in the specifications. By tapping the symbol the instrument carries out a measure- ment. Target value is the expected parameter for the product. The target value is defined in the Application. 30/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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The bar code is a label to identify the sample under analysis. A barcode reader can be connected to the instrument. When the barcode reader is configured the user can use this label to identify the sample under analysis. As an alternative insert a barcode manually Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 31/94...
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ð The display shows a dialog with an alphanumeric input box. Enter an order number or code. Tap the button [OK]. ð The order is saved. ð The dialog box closes. 6.3.2 History menu The [History] menu lists past measurement data. 32/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Filters allow the user to narrow the selection of sample to those that fulfill specific cri- teria. Navigation path ➔ Navigate to the [History] menu via the navigation path. Tap button filter. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable filters. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 33/94...
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ð The display shows the filtered measurements. Deselect filter Navigation path ➔ Navigate to the [History] menu via the navigation path. Tap the button filter. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable filters. 34/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Tap the button [X] of the selected filter. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The display shows all available measurements. 6.3.3 Application menu In the [Application] menu applications can be created, edited and selected. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 35/94...
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Chapter 6.7 "Deleting an application", page 47 Chapter 6.8 "Editing a property", page 47 Chapter 6.9 "Deleting a property", page 65 Chapter 6.12 "Importing application data", page 67 Chapter 6.11 "Exporting application data", page 67 6.3.4 Tools menu The tools menu offers different tools for maintenance and application settings. 36/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Advanced System Test", page 84 [Test BCV] Procedure Carrying out a Baseline Correction Test. (administrator only) See Chapter 7.5.1 "Carrying out a Baseline Correction Vector test", page 83 [Confirm Lamp Re- Reset See Chapter 7.2.3 "Confirm Lamp placement] Replacement", page 80 (administrator only) Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 37/94...
The Status bar shows the target and current in- strument temperature. Configuring… The instrument is starting up. The instrument is loading an application. Measuring... The instrument is carrying out a measurement. Adjusting Exposure Time… Instrument initialization 38/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Navigate to the [Tools] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Login] in the function bar. ð The display shows a dialog box with the available Users. Tap [Administrator]. ð The display shows a dialog with an alphanumeric input box. Enter the password. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 39/94...
Creating a new application by copying an existing application Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ Precondition: R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. 40/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The new name is saved. 6.6.3 Changing the alias of an application The alias function allows to give a previously defined application a local name. Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 41/94...
ð The display highlights the application in green. Tap the action [Measurement view]. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable values. Select a value. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The setting is saved. 42/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
The Application has the option to select whether the sample is rotated during mea- surement. The following settings are available: Mode Explanation The sample carrier rotates during the measurement. The sample carrier does not rotate during the measurement. 44/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
6.6.10 Enter a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for an application Each Application has an optional Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) associated with it. A Standard Operating Procedure SOP shows instructions for the user to follow during measurement. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 45/94...
Tap the name of the application that you wish to edit. ð The display highlights the application in green. Tap the action [Selectable]. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable values. Select a value. 46/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Tap the function [Edit] on the function bar. ð The display highlights the function [Edit] in green. Tap the name of the application that you wish to edit. ð The display highlights the application in green. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 47/94...
R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Edit] on the function bar. ð The display highlights the function [Edit] in green. 48/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð The value for the Sort order is saved. 6.8.5 Changing the Prediction type of a property The setting of the prediction type influences the further setting possibilities of the property. The following settings are available: Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 49/94...
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Tolerance Max. see Chap- ter 6.8.23 "Changing the Toler- ance maximum of a property", page 63 Limit Min. see Chapter 6.8.22 "Changing the Limit minimum of a property", page 63 Limit Max. seeChapter 6.8.21 "Changing the Limit maximum of a property", page 62 50/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Tolerance Max. see Chap- ter 6.8.23 "Changing the Toler- ance maximum of a property", page 63 Limit Min. seeChapter 6.8.22 "Changing the Limit minimum of a property", page 63 Limit Max. see Chapter 6.8.21 "Changing the Limit maximum of a property", page 62 Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 51/94...
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"Changing the Limit minimum of a property", page 63 Limit Max. see Chapter 6.8.21 "Changing the Limit maximum of a property", page 62 Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ Precondition: R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 52/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Tap the name of the property that you wish to edit. ð The display shows the view Property. Tap the action [Initial Wavelength Range]. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable values. Select a value. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 53/94...
Tap the action [Postpredicted Value]. ð The display shows a dialog box with the selectable values. Select a value. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The setting is saved. ð The value is saved. 54/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Changing the Display Basis (Calibration model only) The following settings are available: Type Explanation [Dry Basis] The property value is expressed neglecting the presence of water in the sample. The water contribution is subtracted from the calculation. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 55/94...
R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Edit] on the function bar. ð The display highlights the function [Edit] in green. 56/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð The setting is saved. ð The value for the Observer type is saved. 6.8.12 Changing the Illuminant (Color only) The settings available corresponding to the international standard ISO 11664-2:2007 / CIE S 014-2:2006. Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 57/94...
ð The display shows a dialog box with a numeric input box. Enter the value in the numeric input box. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The value for the Metric is saved. 58/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Tap the name of the property that you wish to edit. ð The display shows the view Property. Tap the action [Decimal places]. ð The display shows a dialog box with a numeric input box. Enter the value in the numeric input box. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 59/94...
R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Edit] on the function bar. ð The display highlights the function [Edit] in green. 60/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
The Mahalanobis distance is a measure of spectral similarity between the measured spectrum and the Dataset used in the calibration. Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ Precondition: R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 61/94...
Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The value for the Target is saved. 6.8.21 Changing the Limit maximum of a property Sets the upper limit for the property. Proceedings: Navigation path ➔ 62/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð The dialog box closes. ð The value for the Limit is saved. 6.8.23 Changing the Tolerance maximum of a property Tolerance is a difference from the target value. Sets the upper tolerance relative to the target. Proceedings: Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 63/94...
ð The control panel shows a dialog box with a numeric input box. Enter the value in the numeric input box. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The value for the Tolerance is saved. 64/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð The display highlights the function [Edit] in green. Tap the name of the measurement that you wish to use. Tap the button [ AutoCal] on the function bar. ð The display shows the dialog AutoCal. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 65/94...
Tap the property you wish to edit. ð The display shows a dialog box with a numeric input box. Enter the reference value. Tap the button [OK]. ð The reference value is set. 6.10.3 Activating a measurement for AutoCal Navigation path ➔ 66/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Import] on the function bar. ð The display shows a dialog for choosing the folders on the instrument. Navigate to the saving folder of the application you wish to import. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 67/94...
Tap the function [Export] on the function bar. ð The display shows a dialog with selectable values. Select the file format in which you wish to export the measurement data. Tap the button [OK]. ð The measurement data is exported. 68/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð Once the startup phase is complete the status bar changes from yellow to black. 6.15.2 Starting measurement Navigation path ➔ Precondition: R The instrument is prepared. See Chapter 6.15.1 "Preparing the instrument", page 69 Navigate to the [Application] menu via the navigation path. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 69/94...
Shutting down the instrument Navigation path ➔ Navigate to the [Start] menu via the navigation path. Tap the function [Switch off] on the function bar. Answer YES to the confirmation question. ð The instrument is shutting down. 70/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Any servicing and repair work which involves opening up the casing may only be car- ried out by BUCHI service technicians. Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct operation of the device and preserve the warranty.
Touching the bulb or the reflector with hands can cause lamp damage. Do not touch the bulb with fingers. Touch the lamp on the indicated areas. 7.2.1 Changing the down view lamp Disconnect the power supply to the instrument. Wait 15 min. for lamp to cool. 72/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Cleaning and servicing | 7 Open the cover lid on the top of the instrument. Remove the seal and the cover lid. Press the ferrule. Turn the ferrule 1/4 turn counterclock- wise. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 73/94...
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7 | Cleaning and servicing BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Remove the defective lamp from the lamp socket. Disconnect the defective lamp. Connect the new lamp. 74/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Make sure that the screw indicated is in the groove of the lamp socket. Put ferrule and spring on the lamp socket. Press the ferrule. Turn the ferrule 1/4 turn clockwise. Put the seal and the cover lid on the instrument. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 75/94...
Changing the up view lamp Disconnect the power supply to the instrument. Wait 15 min. for lamp to cool. Turn the instrument around. Make sure that the instrument cannot tip over during the lamp replacement procedure. 76/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Cleaning and servicing | 7 Open the cover lid on the bottom of the instrument. Remove the seal and the cover lid. Press the ferrule. Turn the ferrule 1/4 turn counterclock- wise. Remove the defective lamp from the lamp socket. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 77/94...
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Disconnect the defective lamp. Connect the new lamp. Put the connected replacement lamp in the lamp socket. Make sure that the indicated screw is in the groove of the lamp socket. Put ferrule and spring on the lamp socket. 78/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Change the desiccant cartridge. See Chapter 7.4 "Changing the desiccant cartridge", page 82 Confirm lamp replacement. See Chapter 7.2.3 "Confirm Lamp Re- placement", page 80 Carry out a baseline correction vector calibration. See Chapter 5.6.3 "Cali- brating a Baseline Correction Vector (BCV)", page 24 Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 79/94...
Select which lamp was replaced (up view lamp or down view lamp). Confirm the secure question with OK. Checking the desiccant cartridge Color Describtion Pink used cartridge (replacement required) Blue unused cartridge Open the cover lid for the desiccant cartridge. Remove the cover lid and the seal. 80/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Check the color of the window of the desiccant cartridge. If necessary change the desiccant cartridge. See Chapter 7.4 "Changing the desiccant cartridge", page 82 Put seal and cover lid on the instru- ment. Attach the cover lid. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 81/94...
7 | Cleaning and servicing BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Changing the desiccant cartridge Open the cover lid for the desiccant cartridge. Remove the cover lid and the seal. Remove the used desiccant cartridge. 82/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Attach the cover lid. Carrying out system tests 7.5.1 Carrying out a Baseline Correction Vector test Navigation path ➔ ➔ [Test BCV] Precondition: R The instrument is in administrator mode. See Chapter 6.5 "Log in administrator mode", page 39 Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 83/94...
Once the test is complete, the instrument records the results in a report. ð The display shows Advanced System Tests is completed. Carrying out a data backup NOTE The location of the destination folder is fixed. See Chapter 10.2 "Folder locations", page 89 84/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
ð The display shows a dialog box with a numeric input box. Wipe down the display with a damp cloth. Enter the displayed secure code. Tap the button [OK]. ð The dialog box closes. ð The touch function of the display is unlocked. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 85/94...
Contact BUCHI Costumer not be moving properly. Service. 1007 The current system temperature Move the Instrument to a lo- ({0} °C) is outside the expected cation where the ambient range ({1}..{2} °C). temperature meets specifica- tion. 86/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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Reattempt data backup. Contact BUCHI Costumer Service. 2502 A critical error occured during Restart the instrument. test run. Test run has been can- Reattempt test. celed. For more details see log Contact BUCHI Costumer file. Service. Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 87/94...
When disposing, observe the disposal regulations of the materials used. Materials used see Chapter 3.7 "Technical data", page 17 Returning the instrument Before returning the instrument, contact the BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Service Depart- ment. https://www.buchi.com/contact 88/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Cosine of x Cos(x) Absolute value of a double-precision Abs(x) floating-point number x Rounds double-precision floating-point Round(x) value x to the nearest integer value Rounds double-precision floating-point Round(x,decimal) value x to a specified number of decimal places 90/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
Appendix | 10 10.4 Spare parts and accessories Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system. NOTE Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.
Transflectance cover for robust cup 11055998 Protection cover USB-WiFi stick 11066582 Light shield (down view) 11067281 Performance test standards kit (7 pcs.) 11067545 NIRWise PLUS Chemometrics suite 11068025 10.4.2 Spare parts Order no. Image Spare lamp 11065441 Desiccant cartridge 11065467 92/94 Operation Manual ProxiMate™...
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BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Appendix | 10 Order no. Image Replacement Window HPSC 046246 Operation Manual ProxiMate™ 93/94...
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