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Page 1: ...Benchtop Conductivity Meter LAQUA EC1100 Instruction Manual CODE GZ0000427794 ...

Page 2: ...operation Any malfunction attributable to repair or modification by any person not authorized by HORIBA Ltd Any malfunction or damage attributable to the use in an environment not specified in this manual Any malfunction or damage attributable to violation of the instructions in this manual or operations in the manner not specified in this manual Any malfunction or damage attributable to any cause...

Page 3: ...ng the package check for damage on the instrument and that the standard accessories see below all exist If damage or defects are found on the product contact your dealer Instrument Instruction manual this book AC adapter USA Europe U K Australia ...

Page 4: ...t with one of the chemical symbols below In this case it satisfies the requirements of the Directive 2006 66 EC for the object chemical This product should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Your correct disposal of WEEE waste batteries and accumulators will contribute to reducing wasteful consumption of natural resources and protecting human health and the environment from potential n...

Page 5: ...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interf...

Page 6: ... result in death or serious injury This is to be limited to the most extreme situations This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Description of what should be done or w...

Page 7: ...the power plug periodically a few times a year If the power supply cord is left plugging into the electrical outlet for a long period of time electrical tracking may occur due to dust and moisture and it may result in an ignition or a fire Fire or electric shock Do not bundle the power supply cord during use Do not damage the power supply cord nor apply an excessive load to it such as bending and ...

Page 8: ...face cable hold the connector and pull it off If you pull at the cable it may cause a breakage The touch panel is capacitance type Make sure to turn OFF the power before cleaning the panel If you wipe it with the power ON it may cause instrument malfunction RS 232C or USB communication between the instrument and a personal computer referred to as PC in the rest of this document may fail because of...

Page 9: ...III Disposal Standard solution used for the calibration must be under neutralized before the disposal When disposing of the product follow the related laws and or regulations of your country for disposal of the product ...

Page 10: ...his manual This interprets the necessary points for correct operation and notifies the important points for handling the product This indicates the part where to refer for information This indicates reference information Note Reference Tip ...

Page 11: ...key 5 Basic operation 6 Function layer 6 Changing the operation mode 8 Changing the measurement parameter 9 Entering numeric values 9 Saving measurement data in the internal memory 10 Measurement 11 Preparation 12 Confirmation before starting measurement 12 Turning ON the instrument 13 Connecting an electrode 14 Conductivity measurement 15 Setting the instrument 16 Performing conductivity calibrat...

Page 12: ... 39 Setting the auto stability and the auto hold function 39 Resetting to factory default settings 41 Performing test printing of the printer unit 42 Setting automatic print 43 Setting password 44 Other settings 46 Printing measured values and calibration data 46 Transferring saved data to a PC 49 Operating the instrument from an external device 50 Maintenance 51 Contact for maintenance 51 Mainten...

Page 13: ...onse is slow 55 The indicated value does not change No response 56 The measured value is outside the display range 56 Repeatability of the measured value is poor 56 Nothing appears when the power is turned ON 57 Part of the display is missing 57 Appendix 59 Main specifications 59 Table of conductivity cell range 61 Table of conductivity cell range resistivity range 62 Functions 62 Instrument defau...

Page 14: ... role function and basic operation method of each part Names of each part 2 Instrument 2 Display 4 Operation key 5 Basic operation 6 Function layer 6 Changing the operation mode 8 Changing the measurement parameter 9 Entering numeric values 9 Saving measurement data in the internal memory 10 ...

Page 15: ...ames of each part Instrument Operation key Electrode stand Display CH2 measurement electrode G connector CH2 temperature electrode T jack AC adapter jack Printer or RS 232C connector Connector for USB communication with a PC ...

Page 16: ...the instrument Third number from the left in the MFG No indicates manufacturing year Forth alphabet from the left in the MFG No indicates manufacturing month The alphabet is assigned to month according to the table below Ex ID AA6A0000 means the device manufactured in 2016 January JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC A B C D E F G H J K L M ...

Page 17: ...each part 4 Display HOLD Calibration Measurement Error No Data No Date Status icon Measurement Temperature USB icon Data memory icon Printer connecting icon Electrode status icon indicator parameters points unit ...

Page 18: ...urement value in auto hold mode DATA key Enters the data mode SET key Enters the setting mode Cancels the setting values of the setting mode MODE key Switches the measurement items key key Increases the values Decreases the values Switches the setting item Switches the channels key Changes number of digits selects functions Prints out the measurement values key ENTER key Settlement execution Saves...

Page 19: ... function layer of the data mode and setting mode is shown as below dX and PXX indicates the program number which is shown in the screen of the instrument Data mode Screen Layer Description d1 DAT OUT Saved data display d2 DAT CLR Deletion of saved data ...

Page 20: ...o 10 00 C P17 TC REF Reference temperature setting 15 C to 30 C P2 TDS TDS measurement settings P21 TYPE Selection of TDS calculation method Linear 442 En NaCl P3 SALT Salinity measurement settings P31 UNIT Selection of unit ppt P32 TYPE Selection of salinity calculation method NaCl SEAWATER P4 TC Temperature settings Selection of temperature conversion ATC MTC P5 GEN General settings P51 MEAS Sel...

Page 21: ...ode is possible only from the measurement mode When changing to a different mode first change to the measurement mode and then change to the desired mode Icon Name Function Measurement mode Performs measurement Calibration mode Performs calibration Data mode Performs data settings Displays the saved data Setting mode Performs various settings Displays the calibration and inspection history Status ...

Page 22: ...measurement mode the measurement parameter can be changed by pressing the key Entering numeric values When entering numeric values to make various settings and set a calibration value change the selected digit using the keys and increment or decrement the value 0 to 9 using the keys key key key key key key ...

Page 23: ...he instrument is in the measurement mode 1 Press the key while the data to save is displayed The saved data is displayed for two seconds and then the display automatically return to the previous screen Note If the data saved reaches 500 an error occurs and ERROR No 0010 is displayed Copy or transfer necessary data to a PC and delete the data from the memory refer to Deleting all saved data page 33...

Page 24: ...aration 12 Confirmation before starting measurement 12 Turning ON the instrument 13 Connecting an electrode 14 Conductivity measurement 15 Setting the instrument 16 Performing conductivity calibration 26 Performing measurement 29 Saving measured values 30 Printing measured values in the measurement mode 30 ...

Page 25: ... solution for the measurement parameter If not prepare the standard solution according to your applications Are there any items that should not be wet or stained around the instrument Depending on the operation during measurement items around the instrument could get wet or stained Secure sufficient space around the instrument and perform measurement while always paying attention to safety Are the...

Page 26: ...Press the key The LCD is fully displayed for one second and the screen displays the version number of software and the model and then displays the measurement mode Note Do not insert the cable with force when the connector does not match the socket Release your finger from the key after the power of the instrument is turned ON VEr indicates the version of software It may be revised when the softwa...

Page 27: ... pin of the CH2 measurement electrode G 2 Turn the electrode connector clockwise by following the groove 3 Put the connector cover on the connector 4 When using a combination electrode equipped with a temperature sensor insert the temperature connector into the jack of the CH2 temperature electrode T Tip If the temperature connector is unconnected or the connection is wrong temperature selected fo...

Page 28: ...the measurement parameter refer to Changing the measurement parameter page 9 The basic steps are the same for all measurement parameters however some settings and operations are only valid for specific measurement parameters Select the settings and perform the steps that show the mark of the parameter you want to measure Examples Conductivity measurement Salinity measurement Total dissolved solids...

Page 29: ... used or the temperature connector is not connected to the instrument the temperature set in the instrument is displayed 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select TC temperature setting and then press the key If the temperature connector is connected ATC automatic temperature compensation appears If not connected MTC manual temperature compensation appears In the case of...

Page 30: ...ity these units correspond to Ω cm Ω m Ω cm for mS cm FIX 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select UNIT unit setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to select the unit and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key key key key key key Ex S cm is ...

Page 31: ... Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select SALT salinity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select UNIT unit setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to select the unit and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key key key key Ex PPT is selected ...

Page 32: ...ity cell must be set in the instrument 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select CELL cell constant setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to select the digit number of the cell constant of the conductivity cell and then press the key key key key key key key Selected 1 and press the key ...

Page 33: ...y Note The unit used for the cell constant corresponds the unit set in Setting the conductivity unit default S cm page 17 When the cell constant is changed through the cell constant setting all the previous calibration data is deleted Match the unit indicated on the conductivity cell to the unit set in the instrument 10 m 1 0 1 cm 1 100 m 1 1 cm 1 1000 m 1 10 cm 1 key Enter a number ...

Page 34: ...then press the key 3 Press the keys to select TC temperature conversion setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to enter the temperature coefficient and then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key Note The temperature coefficient varies by sample Before using the temperature conversion function always check the temperature coefficient of the sample and set...

Page 35: ...e 2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select TC REF reference temperature setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to enter the reference temperature and then press the key to confirm Temperature can be selected from 15 C to 30 C To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key key Enter a number key ...

Page 36: ...e from 0 40 to 1 00 default 0 50 442 Myron L 442 non linear standard curve En European environmental standard non linear curve and NaCl non linear salinity curve 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select TDS total dissolved solids setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select TYPE TDS method setting and then press the key key key key key ...

Page 37: ...eys to select the TDS method and then press the key 5 When selecting Linear enter the factor and then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key Selected Linear and press the key Enter a number key key key ...

Page 38: ...he key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select SALT salinity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select TYPE Salinity calculation method setting and then press the key 4 Press the keys to select the salinity calculation method and then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key key key key key Ex NaCl is selected ...

Page 39: ...ity cell for how to clean the conductivity cell 2 Immerse the conductivity cell in the standard solution Make sure the hole at the upper part of the cell is immersed 3 Press the key to enter the calibration mode Stability judgment starts and the COND icon blinks When the measured value stabilizes the COND icon changes from the blinking state to the lit state 4 Press the key or key The 1st point ca...

Page 40: ...icon blinks When the measured value stabilizes the COND icon changes from the blinking state to the lit state 4 Press the keys to enter the electrical conductivity value of the stan dard solution used for calibration at the measured temperature 5 Press the key or key Calibration to the set standard solution value at the measured temperature is performed The 1st point calibration ends and the calib...

Page 41: ...nity and resistivity is performed with the result of the calibration of conductivity When pressing the key to enter the calibration mode for TDS salinity and resistivity CAL in COND is displayed It indicates that performing conductivity calibration is recommended ...

Page 42: ...Stability judgment starts and the measurement item icon blinks When the measured value stabilizes the measurement item icon changes from the blinking state to the lit state and the display is fixed to the stabilized measured value Note The criteria of stability judgment in the auto stability mode and the auto hold mode are as follows Conductivity Display value change for 10 seconds is less than 3 ...

Page 43: ...een that you want to save For details refer to Saving measurement data in the internal memory page 10 Printing measured values in the measurement mode To print the measurement data press the key in the screen that you want to print For details refer to Printing measured values and calibration data page 46 ...

Page 44: ...d 35 Deleting calibration data 36 Temperature setting 38 Calibrating temperature sensor 38 General settings 39 Setting the auto stability and the auto hold function 39 Resetting to factory default settings 41 Performing test printing of the printer unit 42 Setting automatic print 43 Setting password 44 Other settings 46 Printing measured values and calibration data 46 Transferring saved data to a ...

Page 45: ...rnal memory 1 Press the key to enter the data mode 2 Press the keys to select DAT OUT display saved data and then press the key Press the keys to change the measurement data When pressing the key the data is printed To return to the measurement mode press the key and then press the key key key key ...

Page 46: ...ssary 1 Press the key to enter the data mode 2 Press the keys to select DAT CLR delete saved data and then press the key 3 Select YES to delete the saved data or select NO to cancel deleting it And then press the key to confirm When YES is selected END appears after delete is complete To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key Selected YES and press the key ...

Page 47: ...tivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select CAL DAT display calibration data and then press the key The cell constants determined by calibration are displayed Press the key to show the cell constants in order of ranges When pressing the key in the display of cell constant the cell constant is printed To return to the measurement mode press the key and then press the key key ke...

Page 48: ...keys to select AT CAL automatic calibration setting and then press the key 4 Select ON to set the automatic calibration or select OFF to set the manual calibration And then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key Note When the setting of calibration method auto or manual is changed the cell constant is initialized Make sure to enter the cell constant or to perform ...

Page 49: ...e the calibration data set in the instrument 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select COND conductivity setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select CAL CLR delete calibration data and then press the key key key key ...

Page 50: ...ss the key When YES is selected and the key is pressed END appears after delete is complete To return to the measurement mode press the key Tip When the key is pressed for more than three seconds in the measurement mode CAL CLR screen appears and the calibration data can be deleted Selected YES and press the key key ...

Page 51: ...to enter the setting mode 4 Press the keys to select TC temperature calibration setting and then press the key 5 Make sure that ATC is displayed and press the key The temperature setting screen appears 6 Enter the set temperature and press the key to confirm The temperature sensor is calibrated To return to the measurement mode press the key Note When initializing temperature calibration data all ...

Page 52: ...and displays instantaneous value Auto hold mode displayed as AH When the criterion for stability judgment is fulfilled during measurement the component icon and the HOLD icon light and the measured value is fixed To release the measured value press the key Once a measured value is fixed the measured value is not released automatically even when the state deviates from the stability judgment criter...

Page 53: ...matic hold And then press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key Note In the calibration mode the auto stability mode always works Tip The stability judgment criteria is the same for both the auto stability mode and the auto hold mode key key key Ex AS is selected ...

Page 54: ...ialized 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select GEN general setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select RESET initialize and then press the key 4 Select YES to initialize the settings to the factory default settings or select NO to cancel initialization And then press the key to confirm selection When YES is selected END is displayed after the settings ar...

Page 55: ... for test printing As a result of test printing if the printout is as shown below the printer unit is operating correctly 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select GEN general setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select PRNT test print and then press the key Printing starts automatically When printing ends the printer icon lights and END appears Press the k...

Page 56: ...ation is completed in the calibration screen 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select GEN general setting and then press the key 3 Press the keys to select AT PRN automatic print setting and then press the key 4 Select ON to use the function or OFF to not use the function and then press the key to confirm selection To return to the measurement mode press the key key key...

Page 57: ...ttings 44 Setting password Operation of the others can be prevented by setting password 1 Press the key to enter the setting mode 2 Press the keys to select GEN general setting and then press the key key key key ...

Page 58: ...and then press the key 4 Select ON to use the function or OFF to not use the function and then press the key 5 When selected ON enter a 4 digit number and press the key to confirm To return to the measurement mode press the key key key key key Enter a number key ...

Page 59: ... the calibration data Pressing the key starts printing during displaying the data you want to print Use the printer cable to connect the printer unit with the instrument beforehand If the automatic data memory is set to ON you cannot print out in the measurement mode Reference For details of how to display measurement data and calibration data refer to the respective section Displaying saved data ...

Page 60: ... R2 18 0 199 9 μS cm Measurement range range 2 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 2 R3 180 1999 μS cm Measurement range range 3 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 3 R4 1 80 19 99 mS cm Measurement range range 4 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 4 R5 18 0 200 0 mS cm Measurement range range 5 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 5 Temp Coef 2 00 C Temperature coefficient Ref Temp 25 C Reference temperature ...

Page 61: ...ge 2 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 2 R3 180 1999 μS cm Measurement range range 3 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 3 R4 1 80 19 99 mS cm Measurement range range 4 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 4 R5 18 0 200 0 mS cm Measurement range range 5 1 000 1 cm 1 Cell constant range 5 Calibration data Temp Coef 2 00 C Temperature coefficient Ref Temp 25 C Reference temperature for temperature conversio...

Page 62: ... to the FD 70 instruction manual which you can download from our website as well The required PC specifications and recommended PC specifications for using the FD 70 are shown in the following table Note If you are not using the RS 232C or USB communication close the connector cover tightly While using the RS 232C or USB communication the instrument is not dust proof Do not use the RS 232C or USB ...

Page 63: ...ent transfer formats are used a communication error occurs and the online mode does not start up and as a result RS 232C communication cannot be performed Also when the transfer format is changed turn OFF the power of the instrument and PC and then reboot them The transfer format of the instrument is as follows Baud rate 2400 bps Character length 8 bits Parity None Stop bit 1 bit You can download ...

Page 64: ... is difficult to remove the dirt wipe it gently with a cloth moistened with alcohol The instrument is made of solvent resistant materials but that does not mean it is resistant to all chemicals Do not dip the instrument in strong acid or alkali solution or wipe it with such solution Do not wipe the instrument with a polishing powder or other abrasive compound Environmental conditions for storage T...

Page 65: ...ll is stored in a dry state the cell constant will change Store with the black electrode part immersed in pure water or deionized water or with the protective cap filled with pure water or deionized water and attached to the cell When the electrode will not be used for a long period To store the cell for a long period clean it well and attach the protective cap filled with pure water or deionized ...

Page 66: ...alibration during conductivity calibration ERROR No Description Definition of error 0001 Memory error Data cannot be read from or written to the internal memory 0006 Maximum calibration points exceeded 6th point calibration is attempted 0009 Printer error There is a problem with the printer 0010 Memory full The number of the data saved has exceeded the limit of the internal memory 0011 Cell consta...

Page 67: ... unit connection Check the printer connection and connect the instrument and printer again The defect of the printer Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Saving more than 500 items of data is attempted The maximum number of savable items of data is 500 Copy or transfer necessary data to a PC and delete the data from the memory refer to Deleting all saved data page 33 Cause How to solve p...

Page 68: ...to remove the air bubbles Cause How to solve problem There is a motor or other device causing electrical interference Measure at a place where no influence from induction is given Ground all AC powered equipment The conductivity cell is not connected correctly Connect the conductivity cell correctly Cause How to solve problem Some effects of the sample Response time may slow down depending on the ...

Page 69: ...n HOLD state Cancel the HOLD state Instrument defect Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Sample is out of the measurement range Use a sample within the measurement range The conductivity cell cable is broken Replace the conductivity cell Cell constant is not set Set the cell constant Calibration is not performed or performed incorrectly Perform calibration correctly Instrument defect Ch...

Page 70: ...rt of the display is missing Cause How to solve problem Power is not supplied Connect the AC adapter Instrument defect Consult your dealer Cause How to solve problem Instrument defect Check the display in full screen state when turning ON the power of the instrument ...

Page 71: ...ss Approx 500 g Measurement parameter Item Description Temperature Measuring principle Thermistor method Display range 30 0 C to 130 0 C Measuring range 0 0 C to 100 0 C Resolution 0 1 C Accuracy 0 4 C Repeatability 0 2 C Conductivity Measuring principle 2 AC bipola method Measuring range Display range Cell constant 1 cm 1 0 00 S cm to 200 0 mS cm Cell constant 0 1 cm 1 0 000 S cm to 20 00 mS cm C...

Page 72: ... L Accuracy 0 1 of full scale Resolution 0 01 mg L Resistivity Measuring principle Conversion from conductivity value Measuring range Display range Cell constant 1 cm 1 0 000 kΩ cm to 20 00 MΩ cm Cell constant 0 1 cm 1 0 00 kΩ cm to 200 0 MΩ cm Cell constant 10 cm 1 0 0 Ω cm to 2 000 MΩ cm Resolution 0 05 of full scale Accuracy 0 6 of full scale 1 80 MΩ cm to 20 00 MΩ cm 1 5 of full scale Repeatab...

Page 73: ...200 0 000 to 1 999 mS m 0 0 to 199 9 µS m Range Cell constant 10 cm 1 1 cm 1 0 1 cm 1 0 200 to 2 000 S cm 20 0 to 199 9 mS cm 2 00 to 19 99 mS cm 200 to 1999 µS cm 20 0 0 0 to 199 9 µS cm 2 00 0 00 to 19 99 µS cm 0 000 to 1 999 µS cm Range Cell constant 10 cm 1 1 cm 1 0 1 cm 1 200 0 to 2000 mS cm 20 00 to 199 9 mS cm 2 000 to 19 99 mS cm 0 200 0 000 to 1 999 mS cm 0 020 0 000 to 0 199 mS cm 0 002 ...

Page 74: ...0 to 19 99 kΩ m 0 200 to 1 999 kΩ m 20 0 0 0 to 199 9 Ω m 2 00 0 00 to 19 99 Ω m 0 000 to 1 999 Ω m Range Cell constant 0 1 cm 1 1 cm 1 10 cm 1 20 0 to 200 0 MΩ cm 2 00 to 19 99 MΩ cm 0 200 to 1 999 MΩ cm 20 0 to 199 9 kΩ cm 2 00 0 00 to 19 99 kΩ cm 0 200 0 000 to 1 999 kΩ cm 0 0 to 199 9 Ω cm Item EC1100 Clock Memory number 500 Auto data memory Printer connection PC connection ...

Page 75: ... value 0 0 C to 100 0 C 25 0 C Auto power off time 0 min to 30 min 1 30 min Auto data memory time 0 2 s to 3600 s 2 2 s Conductivity Cell constant 0 700 to 1 300 0 1 cm 1 1 cm 1 10 cm 1 1 000 1 cm 1 Temperature coefficient 0 00 C to 10 00 C 2 00 C Unit S cm S m mS cm FIX S cm Calibration method Auto Manual Auto Reference temperature 15 C to 30 C 25 C Salinity Unit PPT PPT Calculation method NaCl S...

Page 76: ...5 68 00 1147 10 48 92 5 16 70 00 1173 10 72 94 4 17 71 00 1199 10 95 96 3 18 73 00 1225 11 19 98 2 19 74 00 1251 11 43 100 2 20 76 00 1278 11 67 102 1 21 78 00 1305 11 91 104 0 22 79 00 1332 12 15 105 9 23 81 00 1359 12 39 107 9 24 82 00 1386 12 64 109 8 25 84 00 1413 12 88 111 8 26 86 00 1440 13 13 113 8 27 87 00 1467 13 37 115 7 28 89 00 1494 13 62 117 7 29 90 00 1521 13 87 119 7 30 92 00 1548 1...

Page 77: ...or the sample you want to measure For details refer to the catalogue or our website or contact your dealer Part name Part number Remarks Plain paper printer Printer USA 120 V 3014030146 Printer cable sold separately Printer EU 230 V 3014030147 Printer cable 3014030148 1 5 m Roll paper 3014030149 20 rolls set Ink ribbon 3014030150 5 pcs set Serial cable 3014030151 1 5 m USB cable 3200373941 1 m Ele...

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