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Setting up an Open VXI System

Installing HP 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems

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Installing HP 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems

WARNING:

During all phases of installation, operation, service or repair of any equipment for any step in
this guide, you must follow all safety instructions in the applicable manual or guide.

Install VXI hardware

Install Mainframe(s)

As required, rack mount the mainframe(s) for your VXI system using the procedures in the 
applicable Rack Mount Installation Guide.

1

Install the ground connector (for 66 Hz and above operation ONLY), connect the power cord, 
and configure each mainframe as required as shown in the applicable Mainframe User/Service 
Manual.

2

Turn mainframe(s) power ON and observe the power-on sequence (if any) for the 
mainframe(s). See the applicable MAinframe User/Service Manuals for details.

3

Turn mainframe power OFF. If required, correct hardware errors and retest before installing 
the PC or any VXI instrument.

Install PC in Mainframe

1

Set any required switches on the PC. Then, install the PC in Slots 0 and 1 of the mainframe. 
See the applicable PC User’s Manual for details. Be sure to observe all ESD precautions when 
handling, installing and removing the PC.

2

Connect Interface devices, such as monitor, keyboard, mouse, external CD-ROM, etc. to the 
installed PC. See the applicable PC User’s Manual for instructions.

Install HP 81200 System Components

The HP 81200 System consists of one or multiple modules building the complete system. All 
modules must be kept together, other VXI modules can be added to the cardcage but must be 
plugged into adjacent slots of the cardcage.

Please refer to 

“Adding a Module” on page 58

 for details on how to set VXI Instrument Logical 

Addresses and how to install the modules.

Configure your PC

1

If not already done so, turn the PC ON and install the application programs you intend to use 
to program the VXI system, such as Visual C/C++, HP VEE, Visual Basic. etc.

2

Install the applicable I_O Library on the PC, if not already done as part of the HP VEE 
installation process or an adequate program.The version of the HP I/O Library must be 
G.xx.xx.xx or higher.

3

Install the HP 81200 User Software E4873A on your PC following 

“Software Installation & 

Update” on page 53

.

Summary of Contents for 81200

Page 1: ...HP 81200 System Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ...1 10 or higher Literature Number E4849 91012 Edition 2 April 1999 related to HP E4873A Software Version 2 00 or higher Literature Number E4849 91013 Trademarks Windows NT 4 0 is registered trademark of Microsoft Corp in US and other coun tries Pentium is registered trademark of Intel Corp in US and other countries Acrobat Reader is registered trademark of Adobe Corp in US and other coun tries All ...

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Page 5: ...ualified to do so Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscita tion is present If you energize this instrument using an auto transformer for voltage reduction make sure that the common terminal is con nected to the earth terminal of the power source Whenever it is likely that the ground protec tion is impaired you must make the in...

Page 6: ... Remedies The remedies supplied are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential dam ages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett Packard products For any assistance contact your near...

Page 7: ...9A B Mainframe 22 Connecting external peripherals 23 Apply AC Line Voltage to the HP 81200 System 25 Next Step 25 Setting up an Extended HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A B and HP E4848A B Mainframes 26 Connecting external peripherals 27 MXI VXI and INTX Interconnection 28 Clock Reference Interconnection 31 Apply AC Line Voltage to the HP 81200 System 34 Next Step 34 First steps to use the Touchp...

Page 8: ...ur System 49 Define your I O Interface 49 How to Start the HP 81200 User Software 50 Getting Help 50 How to Test your System 51 Chapter 5 Software Installation Update 53 Installing Updating the HP E4873A User Software 54 Prerequisites 54 Installation Procedure 54 Using a different Controller 56 Standalone or Connecting to the LAN 56 Updating the Firmware BIOS 56 Chapter 6 Modify Your System 57 Add...

Page 9: ...nter to the HP 81200 System 65 Installing a Local Printer 66 Installing a Network Printer 68 Connecting the HP 81200 System to LAN 69 Receiving Administrator Privileges 69 Configuring the HP 81200 System for LAN Connection 70 ...

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Page 11: ... amount of activities is required to get this system up and running 2 The modules of the HP 81200 system can be combined with other VXI modules to build an open VXI system Due to the flexibility of that solution a different set of activities must be done to integrate these modules into a new or existing VXI system In addition during system installation you must take care of the other system compon...

Page 12: ...etermine your system configuration than follow the setting up instructions provided for that system type Factory pre installed as a proprietary system the HP 81200 System has the following major configurations Based on the 3 slot small mainframe HP E4840A see setup instructions Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4840A Small Mainframe on page 18 Based on the 10 slot mainframe HP E4849A B se...

Page 13: ...features and functions The Programming Reference gives an programming overview and a complete reference to SCPI commands for remote control of the instrument The System Specification summarizes the specification for all components available for the HP 81200 System To verify the warranted performance of this system a Performance Verification Procedure is provide at drive HP81200 Dsr Doc perf_ver pd...

Page 14: ...Getting Started Steps to Get Started 14 ...

Page 15: ...following list the system configuration you have ordered and received then go to the section mentioned and perform the steps to set up the HP 81200 System from the components you have received The HP 81200 System has the following major configurations Based on the 3 slot small mainframe HP E4840A see setup instructions Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4840A Small Mainframe on page 18 Bas...

Page 16: ...go to Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4840A Small Mainframe on page 18 Figure 1 Small and Economical System Configuration The Medium System Configuration If you have received one 13 slot mainframe like the following then go to Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A B Mainframe on page 22 Figure 2 Medium System Configuration ...

Page 17: ...nded System Configuration If you have received two or three 13 slot mainframes like the following then go to Setting up an Extended HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A B and HP E4848A B Mainframes on page 26 Figure 3 Extended System Configuration ...

Page 18: ...ystem to rain or other excessive moisture Protect the HP 81200 System from humidity and temperature changes which could cause condensation within the instrument The systems comes along with all cable connections possible to do at the factory Nevertheless it is recommended to check these connections as they can get loose during transportation 1 Check that all generator analyzer modules are connecte...

Page 19: ...ble with the label Touchpad to the connector on the front panel of the mainframe with the mouse symbol 3 The third cable has to be connected to the connector named DISPLAY ENTRY on the front panel Figure 5 Option 001 Connections on the Front Panel Figure 6 Option 001 connected to a standard HP E4840A small mainframe ...

Page 20: ...TE Monitor Keyboard and Mouse are not supplied as part of the HP 81200 Data Generator and Analyzer System 1 Connect the video cable of the monitor to the video in connector of the mainframe this connector is on the right side of the mainframe 2 Connect the keyboard cable to the connector with the keyboard symbol on the mainframe front panel 3 Connect the mouse cable to the connector with the mouse...

Page 21: ...ply AC Line Voltage to the HP 81200 System Connect the power cord delivered to the line in connector at the rear panel of the mainframe Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC Line Voltage outlet which provides the required power Next Step After making all the required connections the system can be started go to Start the System on page 45 Connect Monitor Video Cable here ...

Page 22: ...ading it In addition there is in minimum one module installed the HP E4831A the Clock and Data Generator module It is possible to add up to nine HP E4841A modules to this systems To have a maximum of nine HP E4841A modules working in this mainframe it is necessary to have the HP E4805A Central Clock module instead of the HP E4831A Clock and Data Generator Module Figure 9 A typical HP 81200 System ...

Page 23: ...onal available display and entry panel Option 001 or a monitor keyboard and mouse A Connecting the Option 001 Display and Entry Panel On the Display and Entry Panel there are three cables One cable has the label Keyboard another cable has the label Touchpad and the third cable is the display cable 1 Connect the cable with the label Keyboard to the connector on the front panel of the mainframe with...

Page 24: ...ary System Setting up an HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A B Mainframe 24 Figure 11 Option 001 Connections on the Front Panel of the 3 slot Controller Figure 12 Option 001 connected to a standard HP E4840A small mainframe ...

Page 25: ... Line Voltage to the HP 81200 System 1 Check that the mainframe is set to the appropriate voltage range required in your country The voltage range selector is located at the rear panel Usually the mainframes leave the factory prepared for the correct voltage range for the country of destination 2 Connect all mainframes and all peripherals which require line voltage to the ac line voltage Connect t...

Page 26: ...ion guide is also part of the shipment you are actually reading it Each of the HP E4848A B and HP E4849A B mainframes contain one HP E1482A MXI Interface card and one HP E4805A Central Clock module So it is possible to add up to eight HP E4841A modules in the HP E4849A B mainframe and up to eleven HP E4841A modules in each of the extender frames to this systems Figure 14 A typical Extended HP 8120...

Page 27: ...ns in all Mainframes Connecting external peripherals It is recommended to use monitor keyboard and mouse with the extended system only Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse to the system If you have not ordered a display and entry panel option 001 the following devices are required Super VGA monitor Keyboard with PS2 connector Mouse with PS2 connector NOTE Monitor Keyboard and Mouse are not stan...

Page 28: ...an HP E1482A MXI Interface Card Use the delivered MXI cables to connect from one HP E1482A card in one mainframe to the other HP E1482A card in the other mainframe Up to two additional mainframes can be connected Figure 17 Recommended Positioning of Master and Slave Mainframes in a typical Extended HP 81200 System based on HP E4849A B Mainframe and two Extender Frames Mouse Keyboard Monitor Master...

Page 29: ...ct the MXI and INTX Extender cables connectors where only single connection can be made to the HP E1482A card in the Master mainframe see Figure Figure 18 MXI VXI Interconnection of the Extended HP 81200 System Connect the MXI and INTX cable to the HP E1482A card in the Master Mainframe MXI cable INTX cable is below the MXI cable ...

Page 30: ...nnect the second set of MXI and INTX cables on top of the connectors of the cables coming from Master Mainframe see Figure above 4 Connect the other end of the second MXI and INTX cable set coming from the Extender 1 to the HP E1482A card in the Extender 2 Mainframe see previous figure Connect the MXI and INTX cable to the HP E1482A card in the Extender 1 Mainframe MXI cable coming from Master Mai...

Page 31: ...additional mainframes can be connected It is necessary to unplug the HP E4805A Central Clock Module from the Master mainframe open the side panel and connect the flat cable from Extender 1 and Extender 2 into the connectors on the main board of the module 1 In the Master mainframe disconnect all clock distribution cables to the HP E4841A modules going from the Central Clock module of the Master ma...

Page 32: ...e module A TORX No 362 screw driver is required Figure 21 Unscrew the 7 screws of the HP E4805A Clock Module to open it 5 Put the opened clock module with its front panel on top vertical in front of the racked mainframes Figure 22 Put the Clock Module in front of the racked mainframes Unscrew the 7 screws Here the TORX screw driver is required See detail in the next figure ...

Page 33: ...short ones 5 mm The other four screws are long ones 14 mm 8 Plug in the HP E4805A Clock module into its place in the Master mainframe 9 Re connect all clock cables which go to the HP E4841A modules in the Master mainframe 10 Now connect the two clock distribution cables which go from the Master mainframe s HP E4805A Clock Module Extender Connection to Extender 1 and Extender 2 mainframes see next ...

Page 34: ...el Usually the mainframes leave the factory prepared for the correct voltage range for the country of destination 2 Connect all mainframes and all peripherals which require line voltage to the ac line voltage Connect the power cord delivered to the line in connector at the rear panel of the mainframe Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC Line Voltage outlet which provides the required p...

Page 35: ...the right corner of the status bar at the lower right hand side corner of the display Figure 25 Touchpad Icon in the Status Bar 1 Put your finger tip onto the Touchpad Keep your finger on the Touchpad and glide your finger across the pad and watch the movement of the cursor 2 Now move the cursor to the Touchpad Icon 3 Now tap on the surface of the Touchpad this is the same as clicking the left mou...

Page 36: ...It is possible to have in parallel a monitor connected To use the higher resolution of the monitor it is possible to switch either to monitor CRT only or parallel use of CRT and display entry panel Panel To control the display mode perform the following steps 1 Click on Start in the task bar Figure 27 Click Start in the Task Bar then click Shut Down 2 Point on Settings and click on Control Panel ...

Page 37: ...In the Control Panel window double click on WinNT Control Panel icon Figure 28 Double click on WinNT Control Panel Icon 4 In the WinNT Display Control Panel window click on the required display mode then click on Ok Figure 29 Click on the Display Mode Required ...

Page 38: ...Setting up a proprietary System Display Control Panel 38 ...

Page 39: ...em you have to differentiate between an embedded PC VXI system and an external PC VXI system Depending on this main configurations you have different choices of interfaces and where to install the User Software In both cases this PC needs to run Windows NT 4 0 Use the System Configuration Overview to identify your system and after that follow the required steps to install hardware and software ...

Page 40: ...talled in slots 0 and 1 of a C Size VXI mainframe The interface to the HP 81200 modules is the VXI backplane Peripherals and additional equipment are connected to this embedded PC Figure 30 Embedded PC VXI System If you are installing the HP 81200 modules in such a system please proceed with Installing HP 81200 Modules into Embedded PC VXI Systems on page 42 2WKHU PRGXOHV 3 PRGXOHV H W F 3 LQVWUXP...

Page 41: ...sist of an external Windows based PC and an interface between the PC and a VXI mainframe Figure 31 External PC VXI System If you are installing the HP 81200 modules in such a system please proceed with Installing HP 81200 Modules into External PC VXI Systems on page 43 LUHZLUH RU 0 2WKHU P RGXOHV 3 P RGXOHV 3 LQVWUXP HQW L U H Z L U H R U 0 3 ...

Page 42: ... the PC Then install the PC in Slots 0 and 1 of the mainframe See the applicable PC User s Manual for details Be sure to observe all ESD precautions when handling installing and removing the PC 2 Connect Interface devices such as monitor keyboard mouse external CD ROM etc to the installed PC See the applicable PC User s Manual for instructions Install HP 81200 System Components The HP 81200 System...

Page 43: ... PC to your network See your System Administrator for connection requirements Install VXI Hardware Install Mainframe s As required rack mount the mainframe s for your VXI system using the procedures in the applicable Rack Mount Installation Guide 1 Install the ground connector for 66 Hz and above operation ONLY connect the power cord and configure each mainframe as required as shown in the applica...

Page 44: ...stall the modules Connect Interface Cable Connect one end of the interface cable to the PC I_O card you installed during configuring your PC Connect the other end of the cable to the Slot 0 Controller card If you have HP IB Rack Stack equipment in your system you can also connect the HP IB cable to the Rack Stack instruments Install Libraries and User Software 1 Install the applicable I_O Library ...

Page 45: ...Select the kind of display you are using The display driver is set to a mode that supports both CRT and the flat panel option The resolution is 640 x 480 pixels This should always be the first step after power on Problems can arise if you operate Windows or the HP 81200 software without specifying your display See Select your kind of Display on page 46 for more details 4 Select the System Operatin...

Page 46: ...y 1 Double click the WinNT Control icon on the Windows desktop or in the Start Settings Control Panel 2 Activate your display from the window Figure 5 WinNT Display Control Panel Select CRT if you have connected a monitor to the controller Select Panel if you are using the Display and Entry Panel option Select CRT Panel if you are using both CRT and Display and Entry Panel The display resolution i...

Page 47: ...ct your kind of Display 47 3 Double click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Set the desired resolution 6 If you are sure that your monitor will make it click Apply If not click Test check the result and finally click Apply ...

Page 48: ...or MXI 2 interface by an external PC Controlled Used if the hardware shall be controlled but the system shall not be operated from the built in computer The system can then be operated via HP IB or LAN The HP 81200 server is started Remote Used to operate a system which is in controlled mode remotely The HP 81200 user interface is started Changing this predefined values is recommended for experien...

Page 49: ...tits bak NOTE Executing Build System twice will overwrite your backup files The default generated system name is DSRA If the mainframe contains more than one master clock module additional systems DSRB DSRC are automatically set up Build System must be processed due to any change in your hardware Build System is not needed if you are upgrading from a previous User Software version without changing...

Page 50: ...the user interface to be on a different computer If the system is started in Remote Mode a screen pops up asking for hostname and network port number Figure 7 HP 81200 Start in Remote Mode Enter the computer name or the IP and the associated port of the instrument controller you would like to connect to You will find the appropriate setting on the controlled machine by opening the HP 81200 DVT Ser...

Page 51: ...se of problems can identify defective field replaceable units System Self test Provides a window from which the complete self test or subsets can be started Ensures that all modules respond Returns the current firmware revisions of the modules and the identification numbers of installed front ends Module Self test Enables you to check all or single modules Checks the front ends built into the modu...

Page 52: ...Start the System How to Test your System 52 ...

Page 53: ...he HP E4840A or the HP E4849A B mainframes have the HP E4873A User Software already installed You should follow this procedure if you are upgrading from a previous version or if the HP 81200 System User Software HP E4873A needs to be installed on an other system than mentioned above ...

Page 54: ...ly afterwards the SHIFT key and keep it down until the logon window appears Change the user to Administrator and enter the administrator password DVTADM factory default 3 Check the status of your HP I O Library Execute Start Programs HP I_O Libraries I_O Config After the I O Config Application appears select in the upper main window Help About I O Config The version shown must be G xx xx xx or hig...

Page 55: ... IB and press Configure Set the following values SICL Interface Name hpib or any preferred name Bus Address 11 Deactivate System Controller if system should be controlled via HPIB by another controller Finish Interface Configuration with OK 8 Install the HP 81200 User Software Insert the HP 81200 User Software CD into the CD ROM drive Execute CD setup exe and follow the instructions on screen A Mi...

Page 56: ...necting the system to your local area network If the system is not connected to the LAN make sure that the network is configured as follow IP Address 192 000 000 001 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway none Domain standalone Updating the Firmware BIOS If you have upgraded from a previous version the new HP E4873A User Software may be incompatible with the firmware version installed in your m...

Page 57: ...dule on page 58 Removing Modules on page 60 Adding the Trigger Input Pod on page 61 Connecting a CD ROM Drive to the HP 81200 System on page 63 Connecting a Local Printer to the HP 81200 System on page 65 Installing a Network Printer on page 68 Connecting the HP 81200 System to LAN on page 69 ...

Page 58: ...inframe Overview table You should maintain such a table for each mainframe in order to keep track of the installed instruments Setting the VXI Instrument Logical Address When you have selected the slot for the VXI instrument the next step is to set the instrument logical address LADDR as required In general you can use the factory set default logical address If you need to set another logical addr...

Page 59: ...e system 3 Secure the module to the mainframe with the two retaining screws on top and bottom of the front panel 4 Connect Clock Distribution Cable Build the new System After powering up the system open the HP 81200 Configuration Window and press the Build System button A diagnostic tool will be started which automatically updates your system configuration files If that step is not done the User S...

Page 60: ...ress the upper release to the top and the lower release to the bottom and pull out the module from the slot Build the new System After powering up the system open the HP 81200 Configuration Window and press the Build System button A diagnostic tool will be started which automatically updates your system configuration files If that step is not done the User Software will not recognize that a module...

Page 61: ...iver Installing the Trigger Input Pod To connect the Trigger input pod it is necessary to unplug the E4805A module from the mainframe to open the module and to plug the pod cable into the board 1 Switch off the system and disconnect the power cord 2 Disconnect all cables from the E4805A Central Clock Module If necessary mark the cables to make it easier to re connect the cables into the right posi...

Page 62: ...he shorter ones 7 Plug the module into the mainframe again and fasten the module 8 Re connect all cables disconnected during step 2 Figure 33 Trigger Input Pod Replacement Call the HP support if you need additional probe leads The required part number is16520 62102 You need to remove the leads from the probe adapter header before plugging them into the pod housing Plug this connector into the E480...

Page 63: ... 81200 System 63 Connecting a CD ROM Drive to the HP 81200 System Figure 34 SCSI Interface of the HP E4840A Mainframe Figure 35 SCSI Interface of the HP E4849A B with 3 slot Controller Connect CD ROM Drive here Connect CD ROM Drive here ...

Page 64: ...nd SCSI connector of the CD ROM drive 4 Connect the CD ROM Drive to the HP 81200 System by a 50 pin high density SCSI cable 5 Connect the CD ROM Drive to the line power and switch it on if necessary some drives are automatically powered when connected to line power 6 Now switch on the HP 81200 System 7 When the boot process has finished you can verify whether the CD ROM Drive was recognized by ope...

Page 65: ...tem Connect a local printer to the HP 81200 System s parallel port located as shown in the figures below Figure 37 Parallel Port of the HP E4840A Mainframe Figure 38 Parallel Port of the HP E4849A B 3 slot Controller Connect a Printer with Parallel Port here Connect a Printer with Parallel Port here ...

Page 66: ...Printer The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears The default procedure is adding a local printer to My Computer Figure 40 Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 4 During the printer setup you are asked to specify the location where the printer drivers can be found The printer drivers are located on the d drive in the i386 directory so please browse to this directory and select...

Page 67: ...g a Local Printer to the HP 81200 System 67 5 When you have finish this procedure then the icon for your printer appears in the Printers folder Your printer is ready for you to use Figure 41 Local Printer Added ...

Page 68: ...at you should know before installing a network printer name of the printer server in the network name of the printer in the network Please contact your system or network administrator to find out the required information 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Printers The Printers folder appears 2 In the Add Printer Wizard click on Network printer server Then follow the instruct...

Page 69: ...n the Yes button in the Shut Down Window 5 When the new logon dialog box is displayed you can release the Shift key again 6 In the new logon dialog box type in Administrator as the User name Enter as Password DVTADM The password is case sensitive so type it in as shown NOTE When you switch on the HP 81200 System the next time you will get an error dialog stating that the password was not typed cor...

Page 70: ...m for LAN Connection 1 Connect a network cable with a 10base T connector to the HP 81200 System Figure 42 Ethernet Interface of the HP E4840A Figure 43 Ethernet Interface of the HP E4849A with 3 slot Controller Three different LAN Connectors Three different LAN Connectors ...

Page 71: ...which are IP Address 192 0 0 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway none Domain standalone You have to collect the necessary information you require in your network Please ask your local system or network administrator for help When you have collected all the data please follow the following steps 1 Click Start button point to Settings and then click on Control Panel 2 Double click on Network...

Page 72: ...o LAN 72 3 To change the default Computer Name Workgroup and Domain on the Identification card click on the Change button Figure 45 Change Identification Click here to change the computer identification your_computer_name your_domain ...

Page 73: ...hanges and click OK Figure 46 Make your changes 5 Select the Protocol card and click on the Properties button to make the necessary changes to IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Figure 47 Protocol Card Click the OK button when you made your changes your_computer_name your_domain Click on Properties ...

Page 74: ...e TCP IP Properties and click the OK button Figure 48 Make your changes to the TCP IP Properties 7 You have made all necessary changes and entries Click as often OK button to leave the Network setup Then click the button in the upper right hand side corner of the Control Panel ...

Page 75: ...42 44 Libraries and User Software 44 Mainframe 42 43 Slot 0 Card 43 Small System 18 software 54 VXI Hardware 42 43 Installation Procedure 54 Installing a Local Printer 66 Interconnection INTX 28 MXI VXI 28 L LAN Connecting 69 LAN Connection configure 70 Line Voltage apply 34 Local 48 Local Printer install 66 Login as administrator 54 M Medium System 16 Modify Your System 57 Module Self test 51 Mon...

Page 76: ...76 Installation 15 T Test your System 51 Touchpad 35 Trigger Input Pod add 61 U Update Software 53 Updating Software 54 Updating the Firmware 56 user software installation 54 W World Wide Web 3 13 ...

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