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Centrifugal Broadcaster ZA-M HYDRO Operation Manual MG 618 Before starting work, DB 557.1 (GB) 09.01 Printed in Germany please carefully read and adhere to this operation manual and safety advice!
Contents Contents ........................Page Details about the machine ................. 7 Range of application .................... 7 Manfacturer ......................7 Conformity declaration ..................7 Details when making enquiries and ordering ............7 Identification ......................7 1.6. Technical data ..................... 8 1.6.1 Operating data ...................... 8 1.6.2 Demand on the tractor’s hydraulic system ............
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Contents Mounting and dis-mounting the centrifugal broadcaster ......31 Mounting ......................32 5.1.1 Connecting the hydraulic hoses ................. 33 5.1.1.1 Use of tractors with load-sensing-hydraulic system (pressure- and flow controlledsetting pump) ............33 Dismounting ....................... 34 Travelling to the field - Transport on public roads ........35 Conversions on tractor and centrifugal broadcaster for road Transport ....
Details about Identification machine Type plate on the machine. Range of application The centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M HYDRO has been designed for spreading dry, granular, prilled and crystalline fertilisers as well as for seeds and slug pellets. Manfacturer AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 51, D-49202 Hasbergen-Gaste / F.
Details about the machine The pressure free return flow must go through the provided female coupling sleeve. The back pressure inside the pressure free oil return flow must not exceed 7 bar. Do not allow the hydraulic oil to heat up excessively during op- eration! Large volume flows in conjunc- tion with a small oil reservoir will...
Under "designed use" also the adhering to such damage. the manufacturer's prescribed operation maintenance and repair conditions as well as the exclusive use of original AMAZONE spare parts is to be understood. Any damage resulting from arbitrary changes on the machine rule out the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Danger to persons or to the environment by leaking hydraulic oil. Qualification of operator The centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M HYDRO may only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons, who are acquainted with it and have been informed of the rele-...
Safety 2.3.4 Warning pictographs and hint symbols on the machine • The warning pictographs indicate dangerous points on the machine. Observing these pictographs means safety for all persons using this machine. MD 095 The warning pictographs always come together with safety/warning symbols. •...
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Safety Picture No.: MD 095 Explanation: Before commencing work read the operation manual and safety advice thoroughly! MD 095 Picture No.: MD 075 Explanation: Do not stay within the zone of spinning spreading discs! Do not touch moving implement parts! Await their absolute standstill! MD 075 Disengage pto-shaft, stop the engine, and...
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Safety Picture No.: MD 083 Explanation: Never reach into the rotating agitator spiral! MD 083 Picture No.: MD 089 Explanation: Never work under a lifted fertiliser spreader (unsecured load). MD 089 Picture No.: MD 093 Explanation: Danger by rotating machine parts! Never touch rotating shafts, spreading discs etc.! MD 093...
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Safety Bild- Nr.: / Figure n°.: / Picture No.: / Afb.nr.: 912 297 Beim Scheibenwechsel Scheibenloch ø 8 zur Maschinenmitte. En changeant les disques, orientez le trou pré-percé vers la centre de la machine. Disc change: Hole on disc must face the machine's centre line.
Safety 6. To avoid risk of fire keep the machine Safety conscious clean! operation 7. Before beginning to drive check your Besides the safety advice in this operation surroundings (children). Ensure sufficient manual the national, and generally valid visibility! operation safety and accident preventive 8.
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Safety (20 % of the tractor's net weight) is 29. Note maximum permissible filling maintained! loads! Bear in mind the fertiliser bulk density [kg/l]. The fertiliser bulk 20. When driving into bends mind the densities can be read off the spreading projection to the sides and the gyrating table and have to be determined.
Safety 35. When spreading on field sides, waters or 2.5.2 General safety roads use the boundary spread device accident preventive advice or reduce the spreading disc speed (hy- regarding the mounted draulic broadcaster)! implement 36. Before any operation check for a 1.
Safety 9. The period of use of any hose circuit 2.5.3 General safety should not exceed six years including a accident preventive advice possible storing period of two years in regarding the hydraulic maximum. Also when stored and used system properly, hoses and hose circuits age.
7. Any spare parts fitted must, in minimum, meet with the implement manufacturers' fixed technical standards. This is, for example, ensured by using original AMAZONE spare parts.
Centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M Hydro Description of product The centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M HYDRO has been designed for mounting to the rear three-point linkage cat II) of the tractor. As standard, the broadcaster is equipped with: • a hydraulic spreading disc- and agitator drive.
Centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M Hydro Function The spreading discs (3.2/1) are driven hydraulically rotating in the direction of the arrow and are equipped with a short (3.2/2) and a long spreading vane (3.2/3). Fig. 3.2 The hydraulically driven spiral agitators (3.3/1) inside the hopper bottoms provide an even fertiliser flow on to the “Omnia-Set”-...
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AMASET. The individual speed change of the spreading discs allows a spreading alongside the field’s boundary according to the draft of fertiliser application decree. If the ZA-M HYDRO is in addition equipped with AMADOS or AMATRON speed related spread rate control is achieved.
(Fig. 3.5/1). Due to the perfect constructive design the Fig. 3.4 center of gravity of the AMAZONE ZA-M profiS remains the same in spite of the additionally fitted weighing frame. The horizontal position of the...
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Centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M Hydro For varying fertilisers different calibration factors must be determined. Each one check screw (Fig. 3.6/1 and 3.6/1) is fitted on the left hand and right hand side of the frame of the fertiliser spreader ZA-M profiS. The check screws are set with a clearance of 2 mm towards the weighing frame.
Centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M Hydro Description of function of the electric remote control AMASET 400720 Fig. 3.8/... 1 - Switching on or off AMASET. 2 - Switching on or off the spreading disc drive. Press switch-on key for at least 3 seconds (safety function).
Centrifugal broadcaster ZA-M Hydro 12 - Display and increasing the wanted 3.3.1 Explanations speed (3.8/3) for the right hand spread- possible indications ing disc. Status indication 13 - Display and reducing the wanted speed (3.8/3) for the right hand spreading 400720 disc.
On receipt and fitting On receipt of the machine Check that no damage has been caused in transit and that all parts are present! Only an immediate claim towards the carrier will lead to any recompense. Please check the broadcaster for completeness including all ordered special options ordered.
On receipt and fitting Fitting 4.1.1 AMASET Fit the main console (4.1/1) within reach and sight on the right hand side of the 340720 tractor operator in the trac- tor cab. This needs to be vibration-free and earthed to the chassis (scratch col- our off the fixing point).
On receipt and fitting 4.1.1.1 Battery connecting cable Connect the battery cable (4.1/4) for the power supply directly with the tractor battery (12 V) lay cables. Connect the wiring connector (4.1/5) and fuse (16A) with the brown cable and then connect with the positive pole of the tractor battery.
On receipt and fitting on the tractor’s hydraulic system. Depending 4.1.2 Pressure less oil return on the hydraulic system flow • unscrew the system converting bolt To protect the hydraulic motors of the until its stop (factory setting) on tractors broadcaster from being damaged, the with pressure in the return flow must not exceed...
Mounting and dismounting Danger of tipping over! Mounting dis- mounting the centrifugal Lift machine only with top link broadcaster attached. Warning - Danger of tipping over! For mounting and dismounting always place the centrifugal broadcaster on level ground and bring lower links of the tractor on one level with the lower link pins of the broadcaster.
Mounting and dismounting Mounting Mount the broadcaster to the rear hydraulic three point linkage (cat. II) of the tractor (please observe also para. 2.5.2). Insert the lower link pin (5.1/1) into the upper hole of the lower link bracket and secure by using a clip pin.
Mounting and dismounting 5.1.1 Connecting the hydraulic hoses Warning - The hydraulic system is under high pressure! When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system take care that both the tractor and broadcaster hydraulic system are pressure free! Only pressurise the hydraulic system when the free return flow has correctly been connected.
Mounting and dismounting Dismounting Before dismounting broadcaster ensure that the linkage points (top- and lower link) are loose! For dismounting park the broadcaster on a level ground.
Travelling to the field - Transport on public roads The traffic light kit has to Travelling to the field - correspond to the requirements Transport on public of your national traffic law. roads Check proper function of traffic light kit. When moving the broadcaster mounted to a tractor on public roads, observe the traffic...
Travelling to the field - Transport on public roads Conversions on tractor centrifugal broadcaster for road Transport The width of the vehicle has to correspond to the harmonised European traffic regulations and may not exceed 3 m, e. g. with the row spreading attachment (special option) for maize fertilising.
Settings Setting chart For all settings on the centrifugal broadcaster When setting the mounting AMAZONE ZA-M HYDRO follow the height advise people to leave indications of the setting chart. the danger area at the rear or Take all data as to working width, kind of unterneath the implement.
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If the fertiliser cannot distinctly be associated with a certain kind in the setting chart, the • because of weather influence and/or AMAZONE- fertiliser service will give you unfavourable storing conditions, recommendations for the setting, either • deviations of the physical properties of...
Settings 7.1.1 Mounting height Set the mounting height of the filled broadcaster in the field exactly according to the indications given in the setting chart . Measure the distance between soil surface and the spreading disc front- (a) and rear side (b) (7.1).
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Settings Set the mounting height of the spreader with the aid of the tractors three-point hydraulic that high that the distance between the top of the grain and the spreading discs is approx. 5 cm. If necessary insert the lower link pins into the lower hole of the lower link console (Fig.
Settings 7.1.2 Setting the working width for normal-, boundary- and field side spreading The working width (distance between the tramlines) for normal fertilising is set with the aid of varying spreading vane positions. Usually those working widths can be set which lie within the spreading range of the individual “Omnia-Set”...
Settings 7.1.2.1 Setting the spreading vane positions The spreading vane position depends on • the working width and • the kind of fertiliser. For the accurate tool less setting of the individual spreading vane position different unmistakable scales (7.5/1 and 7.5/2) are arranged on every individual spreading disc.
Settings 7.1.2.2 Boundary- field side spreading For boundary- or field side spreading read off the setting chart the spreading disc speed required for the spreading width matching and set via AMASET. To determine the spreading disc speed the kinds of fertilisers for boundary- or field-side spreading are divided into 3 groups.
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Settings 7.1.2.2.2 Field side spreading beside own, evenly to be treated areas (Fig. 7.7) Fig. 7.7 In certain cases (e. g. owned, adjacent, evenly to be treated areas [except for surface water]), a nearly complete fertilising up to the field’s side may be achieved by other spreading disc speeds (e.
Settings 7.1.2.3 Setting the spreading disc speeds with AMASET For boundary- or field side spreading the spreading disc speed for the right- and left hand spreading disc can be individually set. The spreading disc speed depends on: • the type of spreading disc, •...
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Settings In the same way, select the nor- mal spreading disc speed for the left hand spreading disc via the keys (7.9/1 and 7.9/2 or 7.9/3). 400720 Display after having selected the normal spreading disc speed for right hand and left hand side normal fertilising.
Settings 7.1.2.4 Checking the set working width with the mobile test kit (special option) The setting values of the setting chart have to be considered as guide values only, as the spreading properties of the kinds of fertiliser may vary. It is recommended to check the fertiliser lateral distribution for the set working width with the mobile test kit (Fig.
Settings 7.1.2.5 Determining the settings for Look in the setting chart for pages Setting mounting height, spreading the spreading vanes – working widths vane position and spreading 20 – 28 m (mineral fertiliser). disc speed from the setting chart Spreading disc type according to table header Omnia-Set OS 20-28.
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Settings Find the column with the desired dis- tance of the first track from the field side 12 m. Read off the intersection point of line and column the required spreading disc speed for boundary spreading 400 For 5 m and 6 m distance of the first track from the field’s bound- ary or the field side an additional spreading disc speed is indi-...
Settings 7.1.3 Setting the spread rate For ZA-M profiS HYDRO please refer to the instruction manual for the AMADOS III-D or the Job computer. For ZA-M maxiS HYDRO: The shutter slide position for the desired spread rate is set with the aid of the two setting levers (7.11/1).
Settings Choose the same shutter slide positions for the right hand and the left hand shutter! 7.1.3.2 Take the shutter slide position from the setting chart The shutter slide position depends on • the kind of fertiliser to be spread. •...
Settings 7.1.3.3 Determine the shutter slide position with the aid of the calculating disc rule The calculating disc rule consists of: Fig. 7.12/... 1 - The outer white scale with the spread rates [kg/ha] (spread rate). 2 - The inner white scale for the amount of ferti- liser [kg] collected dur- ing the calibration test...
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Settings Working width: 18 m Take the calculating disc rule. On scale Spread rate: 400 kg/ha (7.12/2) for collected quantity [kg] look Speed of operation: 10 km/h for figure 12,5 (7.12/A) and align with the Shutter slide position: chosen shutter slide position (Position) 25 (7.12/B) on the coloured scale Set on the left hand setting lever a mean (7.12/3).
Settings 7.1.4 Checking the spread rate A spread rate check is recommended with every change of fertiliser. The spread rate check (calibration test) can be carried out with switched on hydraulic drive with a normal spreading disc speed for both spreading discs by driving a test distance or stationary.
Settings Fig. 7.14 7.1.4.1 Arrangements for the spread rate check Swivel upwards the guard tube centre part (if guard tube installed). Set the required shutter slide position for the desired spread rate on the left hand side hopper tip. Remove the left hand spreading disc. Unscrew the thumb nut (7.14/1) for fixing the left hand spreading disc and pull the spreading disc off the...
Settings 7.1.4.2 Spread rate check by driving a test distance Example: Kind of fertiliser: CAN 27 % BASF (white) Working width: 24 m Speed of operation: 10 km/h Spread rate: 350 kg/ha Shutter slide position according to setting chart: From the table below you may take the required test distance 41.6 m and the multiplier 20 for the desired working width 24 m.
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Settings e.g. 41,6 m è è è Fig. 7.15 Switch on hydraulic drive and set the spreading disc speed 720 min (unless otherwise stated for working width set- ting in the setting chart). Carefully drive test distance from begin- ning to end under field conditions, e. g. •...
Settings 7.1.4.2.1 Conversion of the required test distance for working widths not shown in the setting table Working widths up to 21 m - Multiplier 40 Required test distance at desired working width [m] = Working width [m] Working widths from 24 m - Multiplier 20 1000 Required test distance at desired working width [m] = working width [m]...
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Settings Working width Required test Multiplier for Required time [sec] to drive the test distance at distance [m] the total spread working speed of [k.p.h.] rate 55,50 24,97 19,98 16,65 50,00 22,50 18,00 15,00 41,60 18,72 14,98 12,48 33,30 14,98 11,99 9,99 31,25...
Settings After having determined the exact shut- ter position for the left hand hopper tip, set the righthand setting lever on the same setting figure. 7.1.4.3.1 Conversion of the required measuring time for working widths (measuring distances) or speeds of operation not shown in the table Test distance [m] Rrequired calibration time [sec] at...
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Settings the measure distance starting point the side shutters of the outlet chute from the tractor cab with the aid of the rope (pull until stop) and close the shutters on the measure distance end. Weigh collected fertiliser quantity, e. g. 17,5 kg.
Operation Operation Filling the centrifugal broadcaster Never reach through the sieves into the spinning agitator spiral! Before filling the hopper ensure that no residues or foreign ob- jects are inside the hopper. With a new machine after the When operating the broadcaster first 3-4 hopper fills tighten all use the folding charging sieve nuts...
Operation The life span of spreading vanes Spreading and swivel blades depends on the kinds of fertiliser used, the Do not approach rotating times of operation and the spreading discs! Danger of in- spread rates. jury! Danger by fertiliser parti- cles being thrown around.
Operation 8.2.1 Recommendations for broad- casting on the headlands The precondition for an accurate broadcasting to field boundaries or field sides is the correct creating tramlines. The first tramline (8.1/T1) (also headlands) is normally always created to a distance of half the tramline spacing from the field side.
Operation 8.2.2 Broadcasting in the field The broadcaster has been mounted to the tractor, the hydraulic system and the controller AMASET are both connected. Example: Kind of fertiliser: CAN 27 % N prilled BASF Desired working width: 24 m Distance of the first tram- line from the l.h.
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Operation Display after pressing key “boundary spreading – left hand spreading disc “ 400720 Switch on spreading disc drive. Press key (8.3/1) for at least 3 seconds – the spreading discs start to spin. The display (8.3/2) shows the spreading disc desired speeds. Set the tractor engine speed so that the pre-selected spreading disc 1/min...
1. In standard execution the centrifugal Hereby the multiplier reduces broadcater AMAZONE ZA-M on a third of the indicated value maxiS HYDRO can also be used for (e. g. for the working width 9 m: wide spreading of slug pellets.
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Operation 8.2.3.1 Combination matrix centrifugal broadcasters for spreading slug pellets Type AMAZONE ZA-M Spreading discs Options 20 x 21 x 22 x 23 x...
Operation Changing the spreading discs Remove thumb nuts (8.4/1). Turn the spreading disc so that the disc hole ø 8 (8.4/2) shows towards the machine’s centre. Remove the spreading disc from the gear shaft. Fit another spreading disc. Affix the spreading disc by tightening the thumb nut.
Cleaning, maintenance and repair Cleaning, maintenance and repair Clean and grease centrifugal broadcaster or the universal joint shaft only after the pto shaft and engine have been stopped and ignition key is removed. After disengaging the pto shaft the mounted implement may still continue to run by its dynamic masses.
Cleaning, maintenance and repair symptoms, e. g. fresh oil spots on the parking place or on machine parts and/ or loud noise development, however, indicate an oil leakage of the gearbox housing. Search for reason, care for remedy and fill in oil. Oil quantity: each 0,15 l SAE 90 Shear-off...
Cleaning, maintenance and repair 9.2.1 Exchanging spreading vanes Slacken self-locking nut (9.3/1). Remove washer (9.3/2) and flat mushroom head bolt (9.3/3). Slacken thumb nut (9.3/4) and exchange spreading vanes. Fitting the spreading vanes is done in vice versa order. Tighten the self locking (9.3/1) in such a way, that the spreading vane can be swivelled...
Cleaning, maintenance and repair Checking the basic setting of the shutter slides The space opened in the outlet opening (9.4/1) by the shutters in shutter position „8“ has been set by the factory with a dead mandril (pin Ø 12 mm) (9.4/2). This setting represents the basic setting of the shutter.
Cleaning, maintenance and repair Setting and maintenance weighing technique 9.4.1 Checking horizontal position of leaf springs and bracing straps The leaf springs (Fig. 9.6/1) and bracing straps (Fig. 9.6/2) must be in a horizontal position as otherwise the calibration result would be faulty.
Cleaning, maintenance and repair After having carried out settings 9.4.4 Counterbalancing on the micrometer gauge of the spreader weighing cell the spreader must be freshly calibrated (please In case that after filling with fertiliser the refer to the instruction manual freshly counterbalanced spreader will not AMADOS III-D or Job computer ).
Check spreading vanes and defect or worn. outlets. Immediately replace defective or worn parts. The spreading properties of Call the AMAZONE fertiliser your fertiliser deviates from service department. the properties of the 05405 - 501 - 111 or fertiliser that has been...
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Melfunction Fault Cause Remedy Hydraulic rams do not open Oil supply on the tractor Switch on oil supply on the and shut has not been switched on. tractor. Power supply for the valve Check cable, plug and block has been interrupted. contacts.
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Melfunction Fault Cause Remedy On a tractor with load- System converting bolt on Screw out the system sensing system and oil the broadcaster valve block converting bolt on the decrease via the tractor has not been screwed out broadcaster valve block to control unit the hydraulic oil to the stop (factory setting).
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Melfunction Fault Cause Remedy AMASET does not show Power supply failed Check the current power any reaction. supply for AMASET The AMASET sounds a One of the two or both Check volume flow. warning signal. stored speeds are not achieved. The volume flow of the tractor is not sufficient to achieve the set speed.
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Melfunction Fig. 10.1 Fig.10.1/... 1 - Necessary hand operation - lefthand 2 - Necessary hand operation - righthand spreading disc motor (as seen in driving spreading disc motor. direction). Necessary hand operation - turn in – Necessary hand operation - turn in – speed reduced.
Options 11.0 Options 11.1 Spreading discs "Omnia- Set" 11.1.1 Pair of spreading discs "Omnia-Set" OS 10-12 For working widths resp. tramline spacings of 10 to 12 m. Product No.: 913 925 Fig. 11.1 11.1.2 Pair of spreading discs "Omnia-Set" OS 10-18 For working widths resp.
Options 11.2 Spreading discs "Omnia- Set" OS-HSS Increased life span of the vanes due to hard alloy coating, only for normal fertilising. 11.2.1 Pair of spreading disc "Omnia Set" OS-HSS 10-18 For working widths resp. tramline spacings of 10 to 18 m. Product No.: 922 942 11.2.2 Pair of spreading discs "Omnia-Set"...
Options 11.5 Transport- and parking device (detachable) The detachable transport- and parking device (fig. 11.6) allows a comfortable coupling to the three-point hydraulic of the tractor and an easy manoeuvring in the yard and inside buildings. Product No.: 922 912 Do not park or roll your broadcaster with filled hopper (danger of tipping over).
Options 11.8.2 Traffic light kit „front“ The traffic light kit „front“ is necessary for all broadcaster types with a wide hopper extension „L 1000“ and is fixed to the traffic light kit „rear“. It consists of parking warning plates according to DIN standards 11030 with limiting lights right hand and left hand and connecting cable.
Product No.: 918 844 11.13 Row spreading device (Fig. 11.14) The AMAZONE ZA-M can be retrofitted with a 4-, 6-, or 8-row spreading device for underleaf fertilising, especially for fertilising maize (however, not possible in conjunction with the mounting trailer).
Options Special spreading discs distribute the fertiliser on the 4, 6 or 8 rows. Settable guide wings care for an even fertiliser distribution in all rows. The guidance of the fertiliser towards the soil prevents scorching on the plants. The fertiliser is placed in rows, evenly distributed on the soil beside the plants.
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Options Maintain the spacing of 2 mm between the special guide plate (Fig. 11.17/1) and the bottom plate (Fig. 11.17/2). Mark 2 holes, drill 9 mm diam. holes and bolt the special guide plate to the standard guide plate by flat head bolts M 6 (Fig.
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