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CONTROLLER

 

HC5500

Original

Instruction book - SW 4.XX

67000400-201 - Version 2.01
GB - 10.2008

www.hardi-international.com

Summary of Contents for HC5500

Page 1: ...CONTROLLER HC5500 Original Instruction book SW 4 XX 67000400 201 Version 2 01 GB 10 2008 www hardi international com ...

Page 2: ...ok are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing As it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S policy permanently to improve our products we reserve the right to make changes in design features accessories specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes H...

Page 3: ...tional 21 Initial system start up 22 Screen contrast adjustment 22 Daily settings 23 System start up 23 LookAhead nozzle choice 23 Check LookAhead pressure regulation at speed change 24 Check LookAhead pressure regulation at section change 25 Pressure based regulation optional equipment 25 Menu 1 1 Volume rate 27 How to change the volume rate 27 5 Menu 1 Daily settings Menu 1 2 Tank contents 28 To...

Page 4: ... constant 43 Regulation constant 43 Menu 3 5 Tank gauge 44 General info 44 Menu 3 5 1 Adjustment 44 Menu 3 5 2 Total 45 Menu 3 6 Track 47 General info 47 Track 47 Reversing the sprayer 47 Menu 3 6 1 Track width 48 Menu 3 6 2 Tractor drawbar 48 Menu 3 6 3 Dead zone 48 Menu 3 6 4 Damping 48 Menu 3 6 5 Alignment offset 49 Menu 3 6 6 Sensitivity 49 Emergency Track 50 Menu 3 7 LookAhead 51 Menu 3 7 X L...

Page 5: ...Storage 65 12 Fault finding Emergency operation 67 In an emergency situation 67 Operational problems 68 Operational faults 68 Mechanical faults 69 13 Testing and fine tuning Testing and fine tuning 71 Fine tuning the flow constant PPU 71 Testing flow transducer 72 Testing speed transducer 72 14 Technical specifications Specifications 73 Specifications 73 Flow ranges for the flow transducers 73 Bau...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents 6 ...

Page 7: ...ealth and safety requirements in relation to the construction and manufacture of machines B was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in other relevant COUNCIL DIRECTIVES C was manufactured in conformity with the current standards implementing harmonised standards in accordance with Article 5 2 and other relevant standards Taastrup 04 2016 Lars Nejsum Vice President Product Development HA...

Page 8: ...1 CE Declaration 8 ...

Page 9: ...rs of this equipment read and understand this book Keep children away from the equipment If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it contact your HARDI dealer for further explanation before using the equipment Turn electrical power off before connecting and disconnecting the display and transducers servicing or using a battery charger If an arc welder is used on the eq...

Page 10: ...2 Safety notes 10 ...

Page 11: ...y boom sections alarm functions for volume rate minimum tank contents speed min max and possibility for audio visual alarm The Spray Box has integrated controls for the spray functions foam marker end nozzles and optional electric valves The transducers utilised are chosen for long service life and good signal quality The speed and flow transducer has a diode built into the housing to aid servicin...

Page 12: ...um setting and then back again to determine its actual position For LookAhead to function correctly the controller must know which nozzles and application rate will be used This is selected from a number of nozzle choices stored in memory At start up of the controller it will promt user for a choice between using nozzles used at last spray job or select a new nozzle to be used μ ATTENTION The trac...

Page 13: ...ll boom sections or nozzles with low output SafeTrack and IntelliTrack SafeTrack and IntelliTrack are a steering mechanism for the HARDI sprayers When using a track system sprayer stability is a common concern Many factors influence the sprayer and conditions where the sprayer might tip over have to be dealt with The factors that the driver can influence with are Driving behaviour Field conditions...

Page 14: ...ler 2 Spray Box 3 To 12 Volt power supply 4 Multi wire plug and cable 5 Junction box on sprayer 6 Jobcom optional 7 Flow transducer 8 Speed transducer 9 Tank contents transducer optional 10 Printer optional 11 Harness for tractor speed area switch foot remote ON OFF ...

Page 15: ...lays the actual speed Long press Enter Speed calibration menu 3 1 1 Speed Short press Displays the actual tank contents Long press Enter Tank contents menu menu 1 2 Tank contents Short press Show Area covered for active register Long press Enter Register select menu 1 3 1 Register select Short press Show the selected volume rate Long press Enter Volume rate menu menu 1 1 Volume rate Short press Sh...

Page 16: ...essing will Escape a menu hold to escape all menus Escape without changing a value Pressing will Clear a value Reset the active register hold until countdown is finished Pressing will Enter a menu Confirm accept a value When having the working screen then the navigation keys can be used for the following Pressing will Increase volume rate in steps or select another preset application rate Pressing...

Page 17: ...system 1 MAIN MENU The 2nd line will show the menu number The 3rd line will read the present menu The 4th line will show a choice Note the menu number 1 is blinking Press to enter menu 1 1 Daily settings Press or to scroll to 1 2 Tank contents NOTE The last digit of the menu number 1 2 is blinking Press to enter 1 2 TANK CONTENTS NOTE The value that can be changed is blinking Press or to move the ...

Page 18: ...Print 4 Toolbox 4 7 Emergency track 4 6 Speed simulation 4 5 Test 4 4 Alarm clock 4 3 Stop watch 4 2 Service intervals 4 1 Measure 3 Calibration 3 7 LookAhead 3 6 Track 3 5 Tank gauge 3 4 Regulation constant 3 3 Boom 3 2 Flow 3 1 Speed 2 Setup 2 6 Register names 2 5 Alarms 2 4 Set clock 2 3 GPS Remote 2 2 AUTO functions 2 1 Display readout Main menu 1 Daily settings 1 3 Select register 1 2 Tank co...

Page 19: ...mation regarding attachment points Three tubes B are supplied One two or all 3 may be used They can be bent and shortened A spacer C is also supplied to allow further attachment possibilities Find the best solution for your tractor or vehicle Tube B plate is staggered so if correctly orientated all boxes will line up The recommended setup is to place the spacer C between the two tubes B used for t...

Page 20: ...ecting the controller Printer If the 12 Volt printer is fitted the supplied tube can be utilised to fit the printer on the Controller Terminal brackets μ ATTENTION The Controller Terminal should be protected from moisture and should be removed when not in use if the tractor does not have a cabin Speed transducer for sprayer The speed transducer is located at the inside of the sprayers right wheel ...

Page 21: ... Remote ON OFF switch has to be activated from the extended menu at installation The HARDI Service centre does this The speed switch harness A is connected to the Controller Terminal Connect the plug from the Foot pedal ON OFF to the correct connector on harness A WARNING Connector H must be connected to pole on the battery Do NOT connect to ground on tractor as this might blow the controller μ AT...

Page 22: ...brackets to designate connector plug for respectively liquid 1 and hydraulic 2 boxes After connecting the plugs the power is turned on at the Spray Box Model software version number number of sections and size are dis played briefly At initial start up Controller also promts for input of time and date Set clock to enable register Press to continue μ ATTENTION At first start up the clock must be se...

Page 23: ...ppear and HC 5500 will be ready for use 4 To prevent unintended Track movements the track selection switch on the hydraulic control box must be set to auto if the HC 5500 is switched on while the boom is unfolded and or the sprayer is steered out The display then tells that auto is on If auto has not been selected the controller will promt you to select auto on Press to confirm this and then the c...

Page 24: ...6 When pressure regulation valve is stable i e does not rotate adjust then wait 30 seconds before proceeding 7 Press main ON OFF to OFF to close all sections 8 Go to menu 4 6 speed simulation Key in e g 9 km h and press to use the value Check if pressure regulation valve rotates counterclockwise to reduce pressure immediately after pressing If pressure regulation valve rotates when all sections ar...

Page 25: ... optional equipment When the pressure based regulation is enabled the HC 5500 will promt for a nozzle choice The display will show the nozzle description of the last used nozzle If the nozzle and application rate used at last spray job is going to be re used then press and the minimum pressure screen will appear see below If another nozzle will be used then confirm your nozzle selection by pressin...

Page 26: ...4 System setup 26 ...

Page 27: ...CR To read the Volume rate Shortcut Press and hold until menu 1 1 VOLUME RATE is shown To change volume rate Move cursor with or to the value to be changed Use or to change the value Press to confirm Press and hold to exit the menu system If the volume rate is set up with 3 programmable rates there are three possibilities to enter volume rate 1 1 1 Rate 1 Default 1 1 2 Rate 2 1 1 3 Rate 3 Manual d...

Page 28: ...old until menu 1 2 TANK CONTENTS is shown The maximum size of the tank is displayed Press again and the tank contents maximum value is shown Press or to move the cursor to the value to be changed Press or to set the desired value Press to confirm Press and hold to exit the menu system 1 2 TANK CONTENTS XXXX L ...

Page 29: ...old to exit the menu system To read the data in the active register Shortcut Press and hold until menu 1 3 1 Register XX is shown Press to enter register Press to scroll through the data Press and hold to exit the menu system To reset register Press and hold until the countdown has ended Reset of a register can be stopped if the key is released before countdown has ended To change the register Sho...

Page 30: ...5 Menu 1 Daily settings 30 ...

Page 31: ...t a readout μ ATTENTION If using UCR for mistblowers Readout is only possible on the 4th line Readout changes as listed below DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION 2 1 1 Program Actual Programmed and actual application rate 2 1 2 Flow rate Flow rate out to the boom 2 1 3 Optional sensor There are 8 sub choices 2 1 4 Time Actual time 2 1 5 Work rate Rate shown in hectares per hour 2 1 6 Volume rate Actual rate ...

Page 32: ...e set for up and back spraying or race track round and round spraying Foam marker status is shown briefly on the line 4 of the screen Menu 2 2 3 Dual line optional If the sprayer is fitted with 2 sets of boom lines this function can be used to ensure volume rate and droplet size is maintained during large changes to forward speed The boom lines are pronounced A and B System options Menu 2 2 3 1 He...

Page 33: ...is still possible The external source is connected to the COM 1 or COM 2 via a 9 pin sub D connector The baud rate for the equipment should be set at one of the following before transmitting data 19200 baud 9600 baud HC 5500 default 4800 baud 2400 baud 1200 baud μ ATTENTION The COM port may have to be set up in the extended menu Contact your HARDI service centre μ ATTENTION Use of HARDI AutoSectio...

Page 34: ...e first time otherwise no start and stop time will be recorded in the registers μ ATTENTION If no prompt the dealer may already have done this Press Press to menu 2 Setup Press Press to menu 2 4 Set clock Press to enter menu 2 4 1 SET CLOCK Now you can choose between 24 hour or 12 hour clock with Press Set minutes hours year month day with and Press to confirm Press and hold to exit menu system ...

Page 35: ...parameters the relevant warning will flash The alarm beep can also be adjusted in audio level in menu 2 5 6 Audio level Examples shows volume rate alarm for over or under application for more than 20 seconds Suggested setting is 10 For no alarm set at 0 Menu 2 5 6 Audio level It is possible to change the sound level for alarms Procedure Press Press to menu 2 Setup Press Press to menu 2 5 Alarms Pr...

Page 36: ...racter set Activates cursor in 4th line exchanging with in 3rd line Leaves the menu No effect Assuming is pressed A will blink in both 3rd and 4th line B will blink in both 3rd and 4th line P will blink in both 3rd and 4th line or Changes character set Selects character and returns to 3rd line The second letter can now be selected Press to select Yes Press or to scroll through the defined names Th...

Page 37: ... 1 2 Tractor Speed sensor on tractor 3 1 3 Radar Radar speed sensor 2 Choose with the navigation keys 3 Press to confirm The last confirmed sensor is the active speed sensor Shortcut 4 Press until menu 3 1 X Speed abc is shown 5 Choose speed transducer Sprayer Tractor or Radar 3 1 1 Sprayer 6 Press to confirm 7 Press to read PPU value μ ATTENTION Be aware that even tractor speed sensor and radar s...

Page 38: ... actual and the calculated distances are the same Calibration should take place in the field with a half full tank and normal working tyre pressure in order to obtain the wheel s real working radius Method 1 Measure a distance not less than 75 metres 2 Park the tractor at the start of the measured distance 3 Press When zero distance 0 m shows drive the distance 4 Press 5 Correct the distance shown...

Page 39: ... book to record the values Menu 3 2 1 Flow constant Use the navigation keys to change the flow constant theoretically Approximate PPU values for different flow housings are as follows in the table Different flow housings are designated by groove A μ ATTENTION PPU indicates the number of pulses which theoretically come from the flow transducer whilst 1 litre of liquid passes through Housing Housing...

Page 40: ...sing a HARDI calibration jug check the actual nozzle output per minute It is recommended that an average of several nozzles be taken 4 Press 5 Correct the output shown on the display with the navigation keys to read the average output measured with the calibration jug 6 Press to confirm Menu 3 2 3 Tank method During practical flow calibration the tank is partly emptied through the nozzles Whilst e...

Page 41: ...ator 8 Press to confirm Menu 3 2 4 Circulation The following is only relevant for sprayers equipped with circulation liquid system with 2 flowmeters The circulation type liquid system has to be set up from the Extended menu at installation The HARDI Service centre does this See menu 3 2 Flow calibration for calibration of Flow 1 Flow constant from Flow 1 is shown Flow 1 is used as a reference when...

Page 42: ...tional If end nozzles are fitted set the value to the equivalent coverage by the boom nozzles E g End nozzle coverage is 2 metres This is equal to 04 Boom nozzles μ ATTENTION It is important that the volume applied from the end nozzle matches the volume applied under the boom This is a comparison of volume per minute per length Litre min metre When the end nozzle is active the area covered and vol...

Page 43: ...he pressure regulation valve If the constant is too high the valve will become unstable There will also be excessive wear on the valve The range is in percent and is typically set between 30 to 50 Begin with regulation constant set at 50 Monitor the regulation valve does it overshoot Then adjust until the valve slows down and stops right before the set point If yes it overshoots reduce the regulat...

Page 44: ...he correction factor for the specific gravity of the liquid sprayed can be set Default value is 1 000 For liquid fertilisers the specific gravity may range up to 1 3 kg L The value in this case would be 1 300 Method 1 Press to change value 2 Use and to move cursor to the figure to be changed 3 Change figure by pressing and 4 Repeat until all figures are correct Confirm setting by pressing Height a...

Page 45: ...e 4 Press μ ATTENTION As the accuracy of the custom calibration is affected it is of high importance that the external calibrated flowmeter measures the correct quantity within a 2 deviation Same accuracy of 2 must be kept if weighting the sprayer before after filling is used WARNING Do not leave the sprayer whilst filling the tank and keep an eye on the level indicator in order NOT to overfill th...

Page 46: ...n no spray comes out of the nozzles anymore Note that when empty there will still remain about 10 litre in the sump of the tank 9 Press when the tank is empty 10 Correct the displayed volume to the actual volume sprayed out Use the or and change digit with or Actual volume is the volume filled with the calibrated flowmeter 11 Press The new custom gauge table is calculated and the calibration of th...

Page 47: ...low the track from the tractor C When the switch is in the upper position the system is in manual and the switch 11 can be used for steering the sprayer right and left If unsafe driving occurs an alarm will be triggered and the sprayer will align Press to turn alarm off Switching to manual 12 or pressing align 12 will also turn alarm off Be aware that the alarm can not be turned off as long as uns...

Page 48: ... Too long measurement The Track reacts slower but will make the sprayer steer to short curves Menu 3 6 3 Dead zone This is the non regulation zone when the sprayer is straight behind the tractor If the sprayer is oscillating inthe hydraulics when driving straight this value must be increased Menu 3 6 4 Damping IIf the system is to aggressive the damping constant must be increased Failure to do so ...

Page 49: ... into 4 steps where an offset and gain value is found to both left and right movement 4 values in all Method 1 Unfold boom and without driving set P T O to spraying R P M 2 Press down the track mode button to align sprayer and then set the track mode button into middle position to enable auto at the controller First left right offset is found 3 Go to menu 3 6 6 Sensitivity and select Yes with or a...

Page 50: ...nding with an OK when gain is found 6 Afterwards same procedure is repeated for opposite direction 7 The display reads CALIBRATION OK when calibration has finished Confirm and leave menu by pressing Emergency Track If a problem with the Track should occur please see Menu 4 7 Emergency Track FINDING GAIN Press XX 3 6 6 FINDING GAIN Ok XX 3 6 6 CALIBRATION OK 3 6 6 ...

Page 51: ...eedometer in 4th line of display shows actual speed 4 While spraying at suggested speed a digit in lower right corner of display is counting up to 9 If calibration value is found a ok is shown in the display If a value is not found the digit start re counting up to 9 until a value is found 5 Another suggested speed is now shown in the display Repeat point 3 and 4 again for this 2nd suggested speed...

Page 52: ...ealer μ ATTENTION If all section valves are turned off then LookAhead is standby When turning single sections off e g in wedge shaped fields then last valve must be turned off by using the main on off μ ATTENTION During the entire calibration process the fluid system should be in Auto mode If not press to enable it μ ATTENTION When using very large nozzles it could be necessary to reduce speed unt...

Page 53: ...Menu 4 1 Measure Trip meter This is a simple electronic trip meter You can measure distance If the implement width is entered in menu 4 1 3 Working width area can also be measured in menu 4 1 2 Area Use to clear the value ...

Page 54: ... interval reset To reset service interval go to relevant interval menu listed Press to reset hour meter Press to confirm Menu interval Hours Action 4 2 1 Check filters 10 See sprayer instruction book Maintenance 4 2 2 Grease boom 50 See sprayer instruction book Maintenance 4 2 3 Grease track and centre 250 See sprayer instruction book Maintenance 4 2 4 Miscellaneous service Not defined from factor...

Page 55: ...8 Menu 4 Toolbox 55 Menu 4 3 Stop watch Use as timer The clock can be used as a timer Press to start and stop Use to clear the value ...

Page 56: ...8 Menu 4 Toolbox 56 Menu 4 4 Alarm clock How to use alarm The clock can be set to give an alarm when the time is reached Press or to set alarm and confirm with ...

Page 57: ...gives one count except for optional analog transducers that is read in milli ampere Go to menu 4 5Test Choose the item to be tested and open the menu Activate sensor and see if the signal is detected 4 5 1 Flow Enter this menu to test the flow sensor 4 5 2 Speed 4 5 3 Optional sensor 4 5 4 Active switches TEST Flow 4 5 1 ...

Page 58: ...58 Menu 4 6 Speed simulation How to use speed simulation Speed may be simulated for certain purposes A two figure value may be entered The state remains valid until the Controller is restarting or the value is set to 0 ...

Page 59: ...nputs the Controller recieve from sensors If the lock sensor indicates locked low voltage and the track selection switch is in either auto or manual it is possible to use Fold inner in switch disregard any other inputs the Controller recieve from sensors Manual or automatic tracking is not possible If the track selection switch is switched to align the trapeze lock is attempted locked disregard an...

Page 60: ...8 Menu 4 Toolbox 60 ...

Page 61: ...All registers Register 1 to 99 Only active ones will be printed 5 1 3 Configuration This records all the parameters of the Controller Two examples of printouts is shown To the left is a printout of a specific register menu 5 1 1 To the right is a printout of the configuration menu 5 1 3 μ ATTENTION For UCR and configuration printout total area and total average volume rate values are not relevant ...

Page 62: ... supply to the Controller and Spray Box is needed The Hyper Terminal baud rate should be set at one of the following before transmitting data 19200 baud 9600 baud HC 6500 default 4800 baud 2400 baud 1200 baud If only the display unit is to be removed from the tractor a 12 Volt power supply cable ref no 72244500 is necessary The following can be printed to an office printer 5 2 1 Data dump of raw d...

Page 63: ...ure labelling of pesticides may include rate UCR How to control canopy The Controller can be set up for mistblower to handle UCR This is done by your local HARDI dealer Please contact your HARDI service centre if the Controller is not set up for UCR Once done the 3rd line of the screen will show crop width and height and the application unit will be UCR The crop width and height can be changed dur...

Page 64: ...the controls of the orchard sprayer Typically they have 2 a left and a right Example Orchard sprayer with 2 section Spray box that is capable of spraying two complete rows Menu 3 3 2 Number of sections 2 Menu 3 3 3 Section size 100 Menu 3 3 1 Width is readout only and it will show 2 rows Menu 3 3 3 Section size Section width is entered in row coverage If a section covers half a row the section cov...

Page 65: ...hen the tractor and sprayer is parked disconnect the power supply to the Spray Box This will stop the system from using power The Controller and Spray Box should be protected from moisture and should be removed if the tractor does not have a cabin ...

Page 66: ...11 Maintenance 66 ...

Page 67: ...In an emergency situation The Spray Box can operate the control unit without the Controller If you suspect the Controller is faulty disconnect it from the Spray Box Spraying can now be continued If the fault persists it is not the Controller ...

Page 68: ...ate is controlled downwards instead of upwards Check the control by using the keys in manual mode Change the control motor connections if necessary The pump cannot deliver the required amount Increase PTO speed Change to a lower gear The filters are blocked Clean the filter Wrong flow PPU Check PPU using menu 3 2 Flow calibration The volume rate lies above the pre set rate The pressure motor has b...

Page 69: ... Attempt to lock but no lock signal on sensor input Lock sensor misadjusted Adjust lock sensor gap to max 5 mm Mechanical defect prevents lock to penetrate hole Change defected parts Misadjusted rear angle sensor Adjust rear angle sensor to center Lock is detected released unintentionally Poor lock sensor adjustment Lock cylinder fallen off Re fit new lock cylinder Adjust lock sensor gap to max 5 ...

Page 70: ...uld be open Activate tractor hydraulics Check adjust lock sensor Mechanical defect Alarm 2 Attempted to lock but lock sensor signals not achieved Check adjust lock sensor Mechanical defect Check adjust angle sensor Alarm 3 Lock is detected released unintentionally Poor lock sensor adjustment Lock cylinder fallen off Alarm 4 Lock is detected released unintentionally Missing hydraulic pressure on lo...

Page 71: ...me that was sprayed out The below formula can be used to fine tune the flow transducer PPU For example the spray tank is filled with 2400 litres of spray liquid When sprayed out the display showed a total of 2300 litres Original PPU 120 0 Note the relation is inverse To raise the displayed volume the PPU is lowered To lower the displayed volume the PPU is raised Pin Wire connection AMP Super Seal ...

Page 72: ...t negative from multimeter to negative of battery 5 Set multimeter to DC volt 6 By turning the mill wheel slowly this will register approx 8 0 1 volt with the diode on and 0 3 0 1 volt with the diode off with every second magnet Testing speed transducer BROWN wire to positive of 12 volt battery BLACK wire to negative BLUE wire to multimeter 1 Connect negative from multimeter to negative of battery...

Page 73: ...DC Ambient temperature 5 C to 70 C Memory Flash PROM non volatile Digital transducers option 2 3 and 4 Square signal Frequency 0 5 Hz to 2 kHz Trigger high 4 0 to 12 0 Volt DC Trigger low 0 0 to 2 0 Volt DC Analog transducers option 1 Supply 12 V Input 4 to 20 mA Minimum speed for volume regulation 0 5 km h Housing Housing identification A Flow range L min Orifice mm PPU value S 67 Three grooves 1...

Page 74: ...em Polyethylene Can be recycled When the operating unit has completed its working life it must be thoroughly cleaned The synthetic fittings can be incinerated The printed circuit boards and metallic parts can be scrapped Packaging information Materials used for packaging are environmentally compatible They can be safely deposited or they can be burnt in an incinerator ...

Page 75: ...14 Technical specifications 75 Charts Chart for recording values Menu Function 1 Values 2 Values 3 Values 3 2 1 Flow constant Flow PPU 3 1 X 1 Speed constant Speed PPU 3 4 Regulation constant ...

Page 76: ...14 Technical specifications 76 ...

Page 77: ... 32 H Housing 73 M Main ON OFF 32 Mounting of tractor harness 21 N Nozzle method 40 Nozzles section 42 O Off season storage 65 P Power supply 21 PPU 71 73 Pressure based regulation 25 Print 61 Printer 22 R register 29 Regulation constant 43 S Service interval reset 54 Service intervals 54 Spare parts 79 Specifications 73 Speed calibration 37 Speed simulation 58 Speed transducer 22 speed transducer...

Page 78: ...Index 78 ...

Page 79: ...Spare parts To see updated spare part information the website www agroparts com can be visited Here all parts information can be accessed when free registration has been made ...

Page 80: ...HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S Helgeshøj Allé 38 DK 2630 Taastrup DENMARK ...

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