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Barco. Changes Barco provides this manual 'as is' without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
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This software and the accompanying files are sold “as is” and without warranties as to performance or merchantability or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. In no event shall Barco be liable for damage of any kind, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising directly or indirectly.
Use in this document of the term, FL40 , means that the content is applicable for the following products: • FL40 - WU • FL40 - 4K • FS40 - WU • FS40 - 4K Defining the FL40 platform The FL40 series products in general, are all products within the Barco GP5 platform R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize the potential risk to themselves or other persons. Only Barco authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL, knowledgeable of such risks, are allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure. The term USER and OPERATOR refers to any person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL.
To prevent fire hazard • Barco projection products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety regulations. This projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal operation, which is both normal and safe. Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this projector could result in the spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire.
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Never use water on an electrical fire. • Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco service personnel. Always insist on genuine Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement parts as they may degrade the safety of this projector.
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• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Barco authorized service personnel or technicians under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled into the equipment.
CANADA: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, / Cet appareil numerique de Ia classe est conforme à Ia norme NMB-003 du Canada. FL40 RG2 Label RG2 IEC EN 62471-5 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
RG2 IEC EN 62471-5 CANADA: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, / Cet appareil numerique de Ia classe est conforme à Ia norme NMB-003 du Canada. Image 1–1 Location of RG2 and EMC label. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
For more information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or your municipal waste disposal service. For details, please visit the Barco website at: http://www.barco.com/AboutBarco/weee WEEE Information This product conforms to all requirements of the EU Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Safety and environmental information 1.6 Turkey RoHS compliance Turkey RoHS compliance Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. [Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the WEEE Regulation] R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Electronic Products” (Also called RoHS of Chinese Mainland), the table below lists the names and contents of toxic and/or hazardous substances that Barco’s product may contain. The RoHS of Chinese Mainland is included in the MCV standard of the Ministry of Information Industry of China, in the section “Limit Requirements of toxic substances in Electronic Information Products”.
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Chinese Mainland, marked with the Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) logo. The number inside the EFUP logo that Barco uses (please refer to the photo) is based on the “General guidelines of environment-friendly use period of electronic information products”...
Note 2:“〇” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence. 備考3.〝—〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。 Note 3:The “—” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption. 備註: 此RoHS表格適用於以下產品型號: GP5 Hint: This RoHS table is suitable for following models: GP5 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
傳真 (Fax):02-7715 0298 電話 (Tel):02-7715 0299 E-mail:service.taiwan@barco.com Importers contact information To find your local importer, contact Barco directly or one of Barco's regional offices via the contact information given on Barco's web site, www.barco.com. Contact information Norway factory Barco Fredrikstad as...
Safety and environmental information 1.11 Product Info Product info Image 1–2 product name 產品名稱: projector 投影機 model 型號: GP5 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Class A ITE (Information Technology Equipment) Warning : This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 警告使用者: 此為甲類資訊技術設備,於居住環境中使用時,可能會造成射頻擾動,在此種情況下,使用者會 被要求採取某些適當的對策。 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
This lens support must be adapted to the actual installation. There is no standard solution from Barco available for this purpose. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the additional lens fixture is approved.
Decide where the projector will be mounted Unpack the projector and confirm that all equipment is present and in good working order Mount the projector Install the projector lens Connect the source Power up the projector Set up the image R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Physical installation 2.2 Installation conditions Environmental Conditions Barco projectors are manufactured according to specific design standards, which also include environmental conditions. Failing to follow the terms and conditions outlined in this chapter can result in loss of product warranty The table below summarize the physical environments in which the projector may be safely operated or stored.
Upon receipt of the projector, we recommend that customers inspect the projector for any signs of damage that may have occurred in transit. If damage is found, file a claim with the shipping carrier immediately. Notify the Barco Sales and Service office, or your preferred Barco agent, of the damage as soon as possible. Box Contents Your projector box should contain the following: •...
• Keep the projector away from equipment that emits electromagnetic energy for example, motors, transformers and elevators. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Proper securing of the projector is the responsibility of the installer and user. CAUTION: Always use a Rigging Frame when the projector shall be mounted in other ways than on the feet, on a flat surface. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
If applied in a motion rig, care must be taken to stay within the environmental specifications for vibration and shock. Contact Barco for more information regarding these specifications. It may also be necessary to use additional, custom made brackets to stabilize the projection lens to make sure that the projected image remains in position and properly focused.
Due to use of a Rigging Frame or other equipment, the projector has some defines anchor points that shall be used. See the illustration below. Image 2–2 Bottom anchorpoints 6 pcs 6 pcs Image 2–3 Front anchorpoints R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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When installing the projector in a motion platform application, the anchor points in front (Item 3 in the illustration and table) must NOT be used. Use the anchor points in the bottom plate for this purpose. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Physical installation 2.8 Removal of the front cover Required tools Screwdriver TX20 Procedure Remove the lens. Remove the 8 screws, and pull the cover out. Image 2–4 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
SHIFT functionality of the Lens Holder to match the projected image with the projection screen. If the SHIFT range is not sufficient then the projector can be tilted and Scheimpflug can be applied. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Allen key, hex size 6 Preparation Prepare the test area. Barco recommends a projector-screen distance of 2 metres be used for all Scheimpflug adjustments. Verify that the throw ratio of the installed lens matches the requirements of the installation area (projection distance and screen size).
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If there are any deviations to sharpness, repeat steps 2 to 6 until the image is correct. Tighten the three set screws in the following order: left (1b), right (2b) and then top (3b). Use a size 6 hex key to do this. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When using this lens, the illumination iris must be closed in tandem with the projection lens iris for the F40 series. This is an automatic process performed by the projector. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Align the lens so that the red marking on the bayonet is facing upwards. Position the lens bayonet into the projector lens mount and support in place with one hand. Slide the lens lever to the far right. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Use the other hand to slide the lens release lever to the far left position. Pull the lens straight out of the projector lens mount. Replace with another lens, or install the projector lens cap. Image 3–3 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Select the function to disable by the arrow keys, and disable the function by pressing the OK button. Image 3–5 Release 8 screws in front of the projector indicated in the figure below. Remove the front cover R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Tighten the screws indicated below. Tighten the screws indicated by the red circles for locking the vertical movement Tighten the screws indicated by the blue circles for locking the horizontal movement Image 3–8 Reassemble the front cover. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Getting the projector started Projector source and control connections ..................50 Power up the projector ........................57 Power down the projector......................58 Power mode transitions.........................59 Power modes ..........................66 Customize projector settings ......................67 User interface..........................68 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
“Connector Specifications”, page 50, HDBaseT specification. HDBaseT as network input About The following control interfaces are available on the projector: • 1x RS-232 (for projector control) • 1x LAN/Ethernet (for projector control • 2x USB-A ports R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Getting the projector started 4.1.3.1 RS-232 Specifications Parameter Value RS-232 connector 1 female DB9 connector (RS232-in) for projector control and debug R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Getting the projector started 4.1.3.3 USB-A port Specifications Parameter Value USB connector Type A Function Firmware upgrade using USB sticks Power Power 5V, max 1,5A (out) Standard USB 2.0 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Press the standby button on the keypad or the power button on the remote to bring the projector up to on mode. The power button backlight on the keypad will flash blue while the projector is warming up. When the power button backlight is steady blue, the projector is ready for use. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Wait 2 minutes before disconnecting the power cord. (If disconnecting is required). WARNING: There is a risk of reducing the expected lifetime of the projectors DMD device if the power cord is removed too early, due to the device’s shutdown sequence. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
This diagram shows all modes available on the projector (unplug, ON, READY, ECO), and the actions necessary to change mode. Stby ASCII JSON Powr READY JSON ASCII JSON JSON Image 4–1 Projector mains powered Auto transition after x minutes if ECO mode enables Press power On/Off button, remote On/Off button R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
The Power On/Off button will BLINKING WHITE until READY mode is achieved. Once in READY mode, the Power On/Off button will be lit WHITE. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Press the Power On/Off button on the projector, or the Power On button on the remote control. The projector will power ON. The Power On/Off button will BLINK BLUE during the transition from READY to ON. Once the projector is on, the Power On/Off button will be lit BLUE. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
The projector will power down through a cool down phase. The Power on/off button will BLINK WHITE during the transition from ON to READY. Once the projector is in READY, thePower on/off button will be lit WHITE. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
ECO", in User Guide) the projector will automatically go to ECO standby mode after a time-out (default 15 minutes). All electronics (including fans, pumps,...) go down except for a very small wake up controller. The Power on/off button will FLASH WHITE every second. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
ECO directly to ON. The projector will go through the same booting phase as on power plugging, then do the transition from READY to ON. Of course startup-time will be longer then from READY to ON. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Menu / Settings / Communication / LAN. menu. The MAC address is similar to the HW address that is shown in this menu path. The LAN cable must be connected when the projector enter the ECO mode, in order to obtain the Wake on LAN function. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Mode Normal Projector is booted up and the light source is on Ready Projector is booted up but the light source is off ECO Standby Light source is switched off and projector electronics are powered down R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Getting the projector started 4.6 Customize projector settings About The projector display, behavior and user interface can be adjusted to meet individual requirements. Options include:Menu/Settings/Themes • Adjust the OSD menu color R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
ENTER 79 ENTER. Changes to values are implemented dynamically. Menu memory The OSD menu remembers the last selected sub–item as long as the projector is running. The menu memory is reset when restarting the projector from standby. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Getting to know the projector. Location of the main exterior components..................70 Service and maintenance ......................71 Power on / Standby button backlight indications ................72 LCD Panel ...........................73 Local keypad..........................79 Shortcut buttons ...........................80 Remote control..........................81 Projector Address .........................89 Connector panel ...........................90 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Image 5–1 Main Components Image 5–2 Main exterior components matrix Component Component Item Number Item Number IR Receiver top Projector feet (x4) IR Receiver front LCD Panel Lens Key Pad Lens release handle Back Panel / Connectors R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
5.2 Service and maintenance General The FL40 / FS 40 projectors does not have any user serviceable parts. All service tasks must only be carried out by the manufacturer, or a Barco authorized service personnel or Barco technicians. R5913250 /02...
Overheating Red flashing Configure/upgrade White fast flashing Standby ECO White heartbeat Software Lockup Severe errors Red Flashing When severe errors occur, the failure description will always be available in the notification page in the status menu. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Active functions (Enabled Functions). Display Info, including Transport delay Environment Info. Use the navigation keys (arrows) to scroll the information menu. The time before the LCD display fades out is user configurable, see “Backlight”, page 101 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
In addition to the remote control and the keypad, it is also possible to navigate in the menus with the touch functionality in the LCD panel. Press the icons to select the functions. Select switches to toggle. Select and drag sliders to adjust slider value. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Notifications: The error and/or warning messages that are currently active. If no messages are active, this list will be empty. • Preview: A preview pane of the projected image. If no image is being projected, a test image is displayed instead. Image 5–3 Dashboard page Image 5–4 About page R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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The picture will be limited by the LCD resolution, 800x480pixels. The projector performance will drop when the LCD monitoring the input, due to use of resources. Exit the input monitoring when not in use. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Getting to know the projector. 5.4.4 OSD Menu mode About. This is the projector setup menus, explained in detail in their own chapters in this manual. (Source menu, Image menu, Installation menu, System Settings menu, Status menu). R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When in ready mode, press the Menu button either on the remote control, or the keypad to enter the menus. Navigate by using the arrow and OK keys, either on the remote control or the keypad. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Shortcut to test pattern menu on LCD. Use navigation keys to select the desired pattern. Lens Shortcut to lens function. A test pattern displays on the OSD. LCD screen displays the navigation keys to manage and confirm actions. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When the test pattern or input shortcut button is pressed, a pop up menu will show up on the LCD screen. Make a selection by the arrow keys, and confirm. Image 5–8 Test pattern pop up menu Image 5–9 Input source pop up menu R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Insert (1) both lower tabs of the battery cover in the gaps at the bottom of the remote control, and press (2) the cover until it clicks in place. Image 5–12 When replacing batteries, the broadcast address of the RCU will be reset to its default value '0'. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Getting to know the projector. CAUTION: Replace with the correct battery type. Use two AA size batteries R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Depending on the projector to control, the remote control can be switched between these protocols. Which protocol to use • The NEC protocol have to be used for Barco projectors based on the Pulse platform: Loki, Balder, F40. F70, F80, F90, HDX 4K, UDX, UDM and more.. •...
The battery compartment is on the back side of the remote control. The remote control is backlit for use in dark environments. It also has an Jack connector for wired connection to the projector. When the wire is connected, the IR beam is switched off. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
RCU off will extend the battery life time of the remote control. To activate the remote control press the on/off button. To deactivate the remote control press the on/off button again. Default when (re)placing batteries, is “ON”. Image 5–14 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Green only • Blue only • Red + Green • Green + Blue • Red + Blue • Red + Green + Blue • After powering up, the colors will always revert back to full RGB. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When all sensors are turned off, the projector will not receive any signals from the remote control. To enable the sensors again, use the keypad on the projector. Select which sensors to be disabled. Image 5–16 Enter the Apply button to confirm the action R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When using wired remote control, the broadcast address must be set to “Generic ID (0)”. See the menu in “Enable / Disable Remote Control”, page It is not possible to program the remote control in wired mode. (Directly connected, no sense in programming). R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
The choice between '0' and '1' can be selected in the GUI: “System Settings” → “Communication” →“IR Control “. Placing new batteries in the remote control or plugging the remote to a projector via a cable will automatically reset the address back to its default value '0'. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
HDCP compliant for sources up 165 Mhz HDMI Standard HDMI 2.0 For Projector Input HDBaseT Standard RJ45 8P8C For Projector Input Connector R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Enable the Auto zone on the display and press enter. The Auto zone will change to “Manual”. Scroll down, and modify the desired fields. When in the desired fields, press “Enter” to enable the virtual keyboard, enter the desired values, and press “Enter” again to confirm the change. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
To change the broadcast address select the radio button of your choice. The following choices are possible: • Generic IR (address 0) • Barco broadcast IR (address 1) Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Select the current projector address and enter a new address. Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes. From now on the projector will only listen to this new address and to its broadcast address. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
To disable an IR sensor, select the slider and drag to the left. A blue slider means an active IR sensor. A gray slider means an inactive IR sensor. Select APPLY and click OK to apply the changes. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Press confirm to edit the Host name field. Use the digital keyboard to change the Hostname to the desired custom name. Press the OK key, or press the enter icon to confirm the typed name. Click Apply to update the host name. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
The trigger outputs can be individually set to active low or active high by entering the menu Settings / Communication / Triggers Image 6–8 F40 series trigger menu The time of trigger output is defined via an API code. Contact Barco support for detailed info. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
The menu language can be changed to a suitable language. Enter the menu Settings / User Interface / Language Use the arrow keys on the remote to select a language. Image 6–9 All menus and icons will change to the selected language. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
(From software version 1.5, the “Dark” theme is the default.) It is the “Dark” option that is shown in the menu screenshots in this manual, as this gives a better rendering. Image 6–10 Select theme, dark or light. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Enter the menu and select the preferred units by the arrow keys on the remote control. Temperature units: Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F). Distance units: Meter (M), Centimeters (C), Feet (FT) and Inches (IN) Image 6–11 Select temperature unit R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
When “On until Reboot” is enabled, the backlight on the LCD will be on during reboot, and en power transition cycle (on/ready state to eco mode, and back again). • Backlight: Select the time delay for turning off the LCD backlight. There are several predefined values, and also possible to set a custom value. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
In the System Settings menu, choose to either enable or disable ECO mode by using the ECO mode slider. While ECO mode is available, the slider is colored blue. Image 6–13 Settings menu, enable ECO mode R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Set Power settings timeout In the power settings menu, the standby timeout can be selected. Enter the menu Settings / Power settings Image 6–14 Select the desired time bu the arrow keys on the remote control, and press enter. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Enter the menu shown below, and disable the desired functions by toggling the desired buttons. The menu below shows all lens options in enabled position. Image 6–15 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
By entering a service code (or advanced user code), more features are available. This features will be visualized via the new tiles that shows up after entering the code. See the Service Manual for detailed information regarding service issues. Image 6–16 Maintenance Menu Image 6–17 Maintenance Sub-menu R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
Calibration Enter the menu Settings / Maintenance / Lens calibration. Select the feature that shall be calibrated, and press enter on the remote control Image 6–18 Press enter to execute. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
ImageDisplay Display mode AutoStereo ImageOrientation Orientation Table, Front ImageSource Source files Standard ImageFeatures Contrast mid value Brightness mid value Saturation mid value Sharpness mid value Gamma mid value Cropping (if applicable) Aspect Ratio (if applicable) 16:9 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Navigate to the checkbox next to the settings that need to be reset and press OK. Multiple selections are possible. Select RESET and press OK to reset all selected settings. Domains with * will also delete any uploaded files for that domain. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
In the main menu, Settings → User interface → Backlight. Image 6–20 Settings menu, backlight The Backlight menu will be displayed. Image 6–21 Example of the backlight menu Choose the desired setting for the backlights. Select one of the predetermined options, or a custom value. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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If there are still fingerprints on the surface, repeat with lens cleaner and a clean lens cleaning cloth, then polish again with a dry cloth. If smears occur when cleaning lenses, replace the cloth. Smears are the first indication of a dirty cloth. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
General guidelines for cleaning the projector cabinet (exterior only) Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
This equipment is intended to operate in a “normal” environment, without any exposure to extreme amounts of dust or moisture. and by that also shipped without any kind filters for the air intake. There are filters for extreme environments available, contact your dealer for more info. R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
30 Connector panel 90 Installation conditions 27 Control Interfaces 53 Installation process 26 Controlling the projector 89 IR control 93 Custom projector name 96 Broadcast address 93 IR sensors 95 Projector address 94 Disposal Information 16 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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System Settings Communication Power on button 72 Power up 57 IR control 93 ECO Mode 102 Product Info 23 Production Address 22 Reset 107 Projector Standby ECO 102 Accessories 69 System settings menu 91 cleaning 111 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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Index Taiwan RoHS compliance 20 Throw distance 36 Touch panel 74 Trigger 97 Turkey RoHS compliance 17 USB-A 56 User interface 68 Wake On LAN (WOL) 65 Wired RC connection 88 R5913250 /02 FL-FS40 MKII...
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