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- Page 1 Digitally Steerable Line Array Loudspeaker Systems IC Live USERS MANUAL Assembly & Installation Instructions ICL-FR ICL-FR-DUAL ICL-FR-TRIP Version 1.8.8...
- Page 2 ICL-FR Users Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- 2. Keep these instructions. turer. 3. Heed all warnings. 14. Disconnect this apparatus during lightning storms or when 4. Follow all instructions unused for long periods of time.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix I Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions Appendix II: RHAON System Block Diagrams IC-ICR Remote Control Appendix III: ICL-FR Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators Appendix IV: Keeping Your RHAON Program Up-To-Date Software Updates Updating Microcontroller Firmware Updating DSP Firmware... -
Page 4: Introduction
All the hardware needed to assemble the ICL-FR-DUAL or ICL-FR-TRIP is included in the cartons. If you ordered a HK-ICL series mounting hinge kit with your ICL-FR array, the hinge hardware will be packed with the other hardware. - Page 5 The first assembly step is to remove the top of both ICL-FR mod- ules. To remove the top, remove the eight machine screws from each side of the cabinet and lift the end piece and its mounting brackets out of the cabinet as shown.
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Page 6: Address Number Verification
Master to allow you to bring the signal cables into the top of the array. Set the switches in accordance with the drawing shown below. On single ICL-FR arrays the dip switches should always be set to the Master setting (“00”). -
Page 7: Introduction To Rhaon
Your digitally controlled, steerable Iconyx IC Live ICL-FR column loudspeaker is RHAON Empowered. RHAON (“rayon”), the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network, is the first practical system to combine digital audio distribution with precise control and supervision of self-powered loudspeakers. RHAON uses standard Ethernet hardware, advanced CobraNet technology and on-board DSP (digital signal processing) to turn self-powered Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers from “black boxes”... -
Page 8: Rhaon Organization
IC-R Users Manual RHAON ORGANIZATION: Three Fundamental Audio Operations Before we go on, let’s take a look at the structure of RHAON. Audio operations comprise three fundamental areas that are necessary for the success of any sound system: CONNECT In a RHAON system there are both physical connections and network (software) connections. The physical connections are made using UTP cable meeting at least CAT5 standards and/or analog cables as well as AC power cords. -
Page 9: Preparation
ICL-FR Users Manual TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW P R E P A R A T I O N INSTALL RHAON SET COMPUTERS CHOOSE BACKGROUND IMAGE ADD VIRTUAL SPEAKERS GROUP VIRTUAL SPEAKERS OPEN NETWORK MANAGER Static IP This can make it easier to see... -
Page 10: Computer Requirements
Click on Next to proceed to the next step. Then follow the screen prompts until the installation is complete. The installation program will install RHAON into a Renkus-Heinz/Rhaon folder on your hard drive. It will not uninstall earlier versions of RHAON. -
Page 11: Customizing Your Rhaon Workspace
ICL-FR Users Manual Notice that the program warns you if your display settings may cause viewing problems. If you are using “Large Fonts,” we recommend you change to the default 96 DPI setting to avoid possible viewing problems. The program also includes a number of pop-up messages that alert you to new RHAON features and help guide you though the creation of a successful project. -
Page 12: Virtual System Design
Add New Speakers window. Browse to find the loudspeaker model you want to add (ICL-FR in the example) and select it. Type a quantity (2 in our screen shot) into the Amount To Add field and click the Add button. -
Page 13: Assigning A Static Ip Address
ICL-FR Users Manual Assigning a Static IP Address to the RHAON Host Computer You can begin your preparation offline in a virtual environment, but to make a RHAON system operational you have to connect your computer and RHAON-Empowered loudspeakers to an Ethernet network. -
Page 14: Saving Your Work
ICL-FR Users Manual Before connecting the network’s RJ-45 con- nector into your computer’s Ethernet port, you need to make sure that RHAON has the correct network settings. In the RHAON software, go to the Options menu and select “Preferences”. On the General tab, make sure the correct NIC is selected in the Adapter field. -
Page 15: Network Manager
In the example shown here the ICL-FR Left obviously has a network communications problem while the CF61 DBL and the VoiceBox are suspect. -
Page 16: Linking Software With Networked Loudspeakers
ICL-FR Users Manual Linking Software Icons with Networked Loudspeakers To connect a RHAON network, you first make all the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribu- tion) assign signal routing using RHAON software. A typical amplifier input panel is shown on page 53 in Appendix 1. - Page 17 ICL-FR Users Manual Continue until all networked loudspeakers are linked to icons in the main workspace. When an icon is linked to a networked loudspeaker, the status indicator under its name changes from Unassigned (Red) to OK (Green). Notice that...
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Page 18: Properties Windows
ICL-FR Users Manual Properties Windows The three operational modes of RHAON, Connect, Control and Supervise all have their own unique Properties window (see below). Notice that the vertical pane on the left side of each window is identical. The Connect, Control and Supervise tabs at the top of the window allow you to switch between the three operating modes without return- ing to the main window. - Page 19 ICL-FR Users Manual The vertical pane in each Properties window provides for loudspeaker identification and selected control features. See below for details. Loudspeakers model number or name Text fields for entering a name for the loudspeaker and listing its location.
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Page 20: Assigning Digital & Analog Inputs
ICL-FR Users Manual Assigning Digital and Analog Inputs The larger right portion of the Properties windows vary with the operating mode. The Connect window is divided into an upper light grey Internal DSP Connections section and and a darker grey lower CobraNet Routing Assignments section. -
Page 21: Cobranet Signal Routing
ICL-FR Users Manual CobraNet Signal Routing CobraNet devices transmit and receive digital audio (48 or 96 kHz, 16, 20 or 24 bit) in bundles of up to 8 channels. The number of chan- nels per bundle can vary, depending on settings for latency and resolution. The number of bundles available depends on network band- width. - Page 22 ICL-FR Users Manual The next step is to connect the CobraNet Source Transmitters to the CobraNet Receivers in the RHAON loudspeakers. Double click on one of the Source’s green Tx triangles and then double click on one of the loudspeaker’s red Rx triangles to connect the two.
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Page 23: Beam Steering
ICL-FR Users Manual Beam Steering Iconyx IC-FR digitally steered arrays produce tightly focused, precisely aimed beams of acoustic energy that maintain their intensity well over long distances. The FIR files that shape and aim these beams of energy are created within RHAON under Beam Steering and then either stored as a Preset or loaded into the array’s DSP. - Page 24 ICL-FR Users Manual The opening Beam Steering window displays the setup criteria and the beams aiming angle and focal point. It does not map (calculate and display) the Array’s beam until the Calculate Mapping button is pressed. You’ll find it in the Mapping setup section.
- Page 25 ICL-FR Users Manual Before going on you should first verify that the correct measurement system is being used (feet or meters). The default measurement system is feet but you may want to use meters. To check or change the setting, right click in the center of...
- Page 26 ICL-FR Users Manual You should know the physical dimensions of the area(s) you want to cover, so the next logical step is to set up the audience area(s) using the Audience Area section on the right side of the Beam Steering screen.
- Page 27 ICL-fR Users Manual Normalize Beam EQ is a new Beamware feature. Selecting this feature by putting a check in the check box instructs Beamware to apply a normalized EQ curve to the FIR filters and reduces the amount of EQ that will be needed during final commissioning.
- Page 28 Beams. Notice that on the ICL-FR you can select up to a maximum of 4 beams. It’s up to eight on a Dual ICL-FR. For now, select 2 to add a second beam to the graphic. At first glance it may appear that nothing happened since the program may have placed the second beam on top of the first beam.
- Page 29 ICL-FR Users Manual Now that we understand the basics of using beam steering, it’s time to investigate another one of the unique tools beam steering includes to make life easier for you. It’s called Auto- Focus. You’ll find it in the IC Configuration section next to Beams.
- Page 30 ICL-FR Users Manual The graphic below shows a 120 foot deep room with a single IC Live array, a typical starting point for a beamware project in a room of this size.. Note that the single beam opening is set at 20 degrees and the acoustic center placed at 7.
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Page 31: Presets
Note that Presets can not be saved to an array in the virtual world. Presets can only be saved to real loudspeaker via the network. PRESETS ICl-FR arrays can store up to 10 different configurations as Presets in the array’s DSP memory. For example, you might optimize one configuration for small events on the main audience area and another for larger occasions when a balcony is used. - Page 32 ICL-FR Users Manual Selection of the desired Preset is controlled on the Array’s control panel by the three push buttons located directly below the digital readout. The Preset Up and Preset Down buttons are used to select the desired Preset and the Enter button used to enter the selection into the DSP.
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Page 33: Ic-Rc1 Remote Preset Control
ICL-FR Users Manual The buttons located below the white Preset Listing area provide for a variety of functions. The Load Preset button loads the selected Preset into the associated array’s working memory. The Delete Preset erases the selected Preset and the Delete All button erases all of the Presets. -
Page 34: Control Mode
ICL-FR Users Manual CONTROL MODE Control Mode provides access to the Loudspeaker Amplifier’s internal DSP and allows you to control its settings. You can enter Control Mode by clicking on the Control button at the top of the main workspace, or from within any loudspeaker’s Properties window. -
Page 35: User Configurable Dsp Functions
ICL-FR Users Manual User-Configurable DSP Functions On the right side of the Control Properties window, in the upper dark grey section, you will see a frequency response graph. Underneath it are controls for 12 filters. To select a filter, click the button above its white data fields; then either type in your values, use the up-down ar- rows or scroll with your mouse to adjust the parameters. -
Page 36: Saving Changes
ICL-FR Users Manual Priority Override is one of the unique features of RHAON. It allows you to assign signal-activated priority override capabilities to any one of the array’s multiple inputs. The Priority Override controls in the lower right section of the properties window allow you to set the Attach Time, the Hold Time, the Release Time and the Threshold Level. -
Page 37: All Loudspeakers & Group Control
ICL-FR Users Manual All Loudspeakers & Group Control Add Group All Loudspeakers Icon Now it’s time to turn our attention to the All Loud- speakers icon in the upper left of the work space and to the Group feature of RHAON. - Page 38 ICL-FR Users Manual Double clicking on the Group icon will open the Connect Properties folder. Notice that the Group Connect window shown here is very similar to the one for individual loudspeak- ers except for the lack of level meters and CobraNet channel selection facilities.
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Page 39: Copy Settings / Copy Presets
ICL-FR Users Manual Copy Settings / Copy Presets Copy Settings / Copy Presets is a useful RHAON feature that can save you significant time on many projects. Right clicking on any of the Array Icons while in either the Connect or Control mode introduces a pop up menu that includes a Copy Set- tings command line. -
Page 40: Supervise Mode
ICL-FR Users Manual RHAON’s Supervise mode is the one you will use most while your system is in operation (i.e., making sound). It is designed to empower system operators with a comprehensive set of monitoring and loudspeaker/amplifier management tools. In Supervise mode, you can quickly detect a problem anywhere in the system and (if you have access to the appropriate Control mode functions) take corrective action. - Page 41 ICL-FR Users Manual The dark grey section on the left includes the loudspeaker’s input and output monitoring facilities, identification fields, and basic operating controls: Power On/Standby, the Wink Light toggle, Wink with Audio, Input Gain, Polarity Invert, and Mute. Any or all of these controls may be restricted to authorized operators and subject to password-protected access.
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Page 42: Event Logging & Notification
ICL-FR Users Manual Event Logging & Notification RHAON’s Event Logging function can record in a .log file events of the types you select. This allows the system’s operating status to be reviewed at any time. Audio evacuation and life safety systems are often required to provide this type of logging. -
Page 43: General Preferences
ICL-FR Users Manual General Preferences The Preferences window also allows you to review and change the program’s default settings. You will find them under the General tab. We already discussed the Networking Adapter (aka NIC) settings in the Connect section of this manual. so we won’t cover them again. -
Page 44: Password Protection
ICL-FR Users Manual Password Protection RHAON software includes three levels of password protection. This features is designed to prevent inadvertent changes of Connect and Control Mode settings by anyone who is unauthorized or unfamiliar with the system. To open the Password Protection setup window shown below, hit Control-Alt-p. - Page 45 ICL-FR Users Manual Clicking on the Access Detail tab opens the window shown below. Its settings determine what control features will be available to “Opera- tors” and “Supervisors”. These settings are themselves password protected and can only be changed by a Designer.
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Page 46: Wall Mounting
If you ordered HK series hinge kits with your array, they will be packed in one of the cartons. Each mounting plate has hinges on both the right and left sides of the plate to provide for either “right” or “left” swing away from the wall. ICL-FR columns will have two hinge sections;... -
Page 47: Suspended (Flying)
ICL-FR Users Manual SUSPENSION MOUNTING (FLYING) The end caps of the column array are attached to the main frame with four metric M6 machine screws. Removing these screws and replac- ing them with eye bolts provides up to four attachment points for flying. We recommend using all four. If only 2 are used the column will not hang straight. -
Page 48: Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions
ICL-FR Users Manual APPENDIX I: Audio Evacuation & Life Safety Functions Although not certified as a “Life Safety” system, RHAON has been designed to meet the stringent requirements of most Audio Evacuation / Life Safety system specifications. Since “Life Safety” requirements vary widely from country to country and from one locality to another, we strongly recommend you contact your local authorities for an opinion before proposing a RHAON system for any Life Safety application. -
Page 49: Rhaon System Block Diagrams
ICL-FR Users Manual APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams CobraNet The drawing below shows the signal paths for a RHAON system using CobraNet digital audio distribution. Except for the analog audio input line to the CobraNet Converter, all audio signal runs are standard CAT5 cables. The network is a stan- dard Ethernet star topology. - Page 50 ICL-FR Users Manual APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams CobraNet With Analog Backup The block diagram below shows a combination system combining CobraNet with analog audio distribution and RHAON loudspeaker con- trol and monitoring. Notice that the analog audio wiring loops (is daisy chained) from loudspeaker to loudspeaker.
- Page 51 ICL-FR Users Manual APPENDIX II: RHAON Block Diagrams Serial Digital (AES3 aka AES/EBU) The block diagram below shows a RHAON system using digital audio distribution in the AES3 format along with RHAON loudspeaker control and monitoring. Notice that the wiring loops from loudspeaker to loudspeaker just as it does in analog distribution. The digital audio distribution line is conventional twisted pair shielded digital audio cable, Beldon 1800B or 1800F or equivalent.
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Page 52: Ic-Icr Remote Control
IC-RC1 Remote Preset Control Notes 1. The IC-RC1 provides preset control for either 1 or 2 ICL-FR arrays. When used to control only one array, the array should be connected to pins 1,2 & 3 on the IC-RC1. 2. The remote preset control mounts on any standard 2-gang electrical outlet box and operates on low voltage DC. The maximum cable length is 500 feet. -
Page 53: Icl-Fr Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators
Appendix III: ICONYX ICL-FR Hardware Inputs, Outputs & Indicators, Dimensions To connect an ICl-FR array to the RHAON network, you first make the hardware connections, and then (if you are using CobraNet for digital audio distribution) assign signal routing using RHAON software. Since all Ethernet connections are made using RJ45 connectors and Cat5 cable, the network infrastructure is cost-effective and easy to install. -
Page 54: Keeping Your Rhaon Program Up-To-Date
Updating Your Current Installation of RHAON New program versions of RHAON are posted on the Renkus-Heinz website, www.renkus-heinz.com, as soon as they are created. We recommend updating to the latest version only if the newer version has features that you need, such as an expanded listing of Renkus- Heinz loudspeakers. -
Page 55: Software Updates
RHAON before installing program v1.8.8. However, new program features may not function in loudspeakers running earlier versions of firmware. The installation program installs RHAON in a Renkus-Heinz/Rhaon folder on your hard drive and overwrites v1.4 or higher versions of RHAON. -
Page 56: Updating Microcontroller Firmware
ICL-FR Users Manual APPENDIX IV: KEEPING YOUR RHAON PROGRAM UP-TO-DATE Updating Microcontroller and DSP Firmware The latest Microcontroller and DSP firmware files were installed in your loudspeaker before it was shipped to you. They contain the program that runs the DSP microcontroller and the loudspeaker specific control files for the associated loudspeaker. - Page 57 ICL-FR Users Manual Updating Microcontroller Firmware (Continued) Step 2: Select Update Microcontroller Firmware and when the window shown below opens select the appropriate firmware file and press Download. Notice that the window tells you what Microcontroller Firmware version is installed in the loudspeaker. Selecting Download will install the new firmware in the loudspeaker.
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Page 58: Updating Dsp Firmware
ICL-FR Users Manual Updating DSP Firmware The latest 48 kHz DSP firmware files (.bin files) were installed in your array before it was shipped to you, unless you specifically requested 96 kHz files be installed.. These files contain the loudspeaker specific EQ, crossover and protection settings for the loudspeaker and are updated from time to time as the firmware is improved. - Page 59 If you encounter hum or noise problems in your system, please refer to the Loudspeaker User’s Manual that came with your loudspeaker, Renkus-Heinz form RH 508 Rev B. It includes detailed instructions for locating the source of these problems and solving them.
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Page 60: Using Third Party Controllers
To open the RS485 Manager control window, select RS485 Manager from the Help pull down menu in RHAON. See below. When the RS485 Manager dialog window opens, click on Scan to scan the Ethernet network for ICl-FR arrays. Then use the drop down arrow to open a list of the arrays found on the network and select the array you want to switch over to RS485 control mode. - Page 61 Once everything is set, clicking ‘Switch Device to CobraNet Mode’ will send the command to disable the RS485 mode and return control back to your computer. This process must be repeated for each individual module in the array, for instance for both modules in an ICL-FR-DUAL array.
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Page 62: Servicing And Troubleshooting
SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION Your IC Live ICL-FR steerable column array contains no user-serviceable parts and all service should be referred to qualified service personnel. Great care was taken in its design, however, to allow it to be serviced in the field without being removed from its mounting position. The transducers can be replaced from the front of the column by removing the grille to expose the transducers and their mounting screws. -
Page 63: Rhaon Network Trouble Shooting Tips
ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Gated or Chopped Audio The Analog 1 input is receiving a signal, but some other input has been selected in the RHAON Connect tab. As a trouble shooting aid, the Analog 1 input will always pass audio if the signal exceeds a threshold level even if some other input is selected. The solution is to select Analog 1 as the input or disconnect the analog 1 input signal line. - Page 64 ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Lesson 2: Packet Addressing On a Local Area Network (LAN), packets are addressed by the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the network device. MAC ad- dresses are “burnt-in” by the manufacturer of your network device (computer network card, RHAON loudspeaker, etc.) and are globally unique.
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Page 65: Network Manager
Error column along with a code number identifying the type of error. Notice that the error count continues to increase as the Network Man- ager continues to scan the network for errors. In the example shown below the ICL-FR Left array obviously has a problem while two other devices are showing an occasional glitch. - Page 66 ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Symptom: RHAON reports “No CobraNet Devices found.” 1. Are you trying to use a Wi-Fi connection? You can’t use a Wi Fi connection with RHAON. Wi-Fi doesn’t have sufficient bandwidth to handle Cobranet and RHAON, so you will need to switch to a wired\ Ethernet connection.
- Page 67 ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) If these settings are correct and you still receive the ‘No CobraNet Device Found” error message; 4. In RHAON select the File pull down menu and select the Network Manager. Wait for a minute or two, to see if a list of the RHAON/CobraNet devices on the network appears.
- Page 68 ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) 3. Check for split pairs. A split pair cable will drop packets even if the cable is only 2 meters long. The incorrect wiring example shown below represents a split pair. CORRECT WIRING INCORRECT WIRING (Split Pair) Pins 1 &...
- Page 69 ICL-FR ICL-FR ICL-FR Users Manual Users Manual Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) 4. Has the interconnect ribbon cable been accidently pinched between the cabinets? If so, it may be damaged and needs to be replaced. 5. Try Restarting the unit by pressing the Restart button. Double click on the the array’s icon and press the Restart button when the properties window opens.
- Page 70 1. Chances are that you updated the firmware only in the Master Module and did not update the slave module. When the firmware is being updated in a multi-module array like the ICL-FR-DUAL, the firmware must be individually updated in all modules. Refer back to page 59 for details.
- Page 71 With Audio signal is generated within the DSP module and not within the amplifier, so the problem could be in either the DSP module, the Power Supply module or in the Amplifier. Before calling Renkus-Heinz for assistance; 4. Switch to the Supervisory mode in RHAON and start the Driver test tone. Do you hear the test tone? If the answer is No, the amplifier is definitely dead.
- Page 72 ICL-FR Users Manual SERVICING and TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Check the Microcontroller version installed on the array (the version number is shown in the RHAON Supervisory window) and if it is earlier than version 2.43 update to the latest version. Please call our technical support staff before updating the firmware. They will be glad to walk you through the update process.
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Page 73: Icl-Fr Dimensions & Technical Specifications
ICL-FR Users Manual Dimensional Information Note: The proper orientation of the modules is important. The two ICL-R-FR modules must be placed horn section to horn section and the ICL-LM-FR module placed on top of the other two modules with the input port at the top as shown. - Page 74 №. Amp. Channels: 8 per module Dimensions: ICL-FR: 48” H x 8” W x 7” D (121.5 cm x 20. cm x 17.8 cm) ICL-FR-DUAL: 95” H x 8” W x 7” D (2431.5cm x 20. cm x 17.8 cm) Weight: ICL-FR: 61 Lbs (27.7 Kg) ; ICL-FR-DUAL: 122 Lbs (55.4 Kg) ICL-FR-TRIP: 174 Lbs (55.4 Kg)
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Page 75: Index
ICL-FR Users Manual Index Access Control - 5, 44, 45 Delay - 35 AC power - 53 Designer - 44, 45 Adding Virtual Devices - 12 Dimensions - 73 Address Number Verification - 6 Digital Audio - 20, 21 AES/EBU - 20, 51, 53... - Page 76 ICL-FR Users Manual Firmware - 55 to 59 General Preferences - 14, 43 Latency - 21 Organization, 8, 9 Life Safety - 48 Software Installation - 10, 11, 55 Linking Software Icons & Loudspeakers - 16, 17 RS485 - 60, 61...
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