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Page 1: ... 2017 Raymarine UK Limited 87180 4 Document number 01 2017 Date English en US INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Evolution EV 1 and ACU ...

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Page 3: ...nts patents pending or design patents pending Fair Use Statement You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use You may not make any further copies or distribute or use the manual in any other way including without limitation exploiting the manual commercially or giving or selling copies to third parties Software updates Important Check the Raymarine website for the latest...

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Page 5: ...50 19 Example Evolution recommended system ACU 100 ACU 150 19 Example Evolution minimum system ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 20 Example Evolution recommended system ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 20 3 7 Warnings and cautions 21 3 8 Selecting a location 21 Location requirements EV 1 and EV 2 21 Location requirements ACU 22 Compass safe distance 22 EMC installation guidelines 22 3 9 Product dimensions 23 Dimensi...

Page 6: ...ting the EV 1 44 Releasing the unit from the adaptor 45 5 2 ACU Installation 46 Mounting the ACU 100 ACU 150 46 Mounting the ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 47 5 3 Drive unit installation 47 Chapter 6 System checks and troubleshooting 49 6 1 Post installation checks 50 6 2 Autopilot system setup 50 6 3 Alarms 51 6 4 LED indications EV 1 54 6 5 LED indications ACU 55 Chapter 7 Maintenance 57 7 1 Service an...

Page 7: ...he instructions provided Warning Positive ground systems Do not connect this unit to a system which has positive grounding Warning Switch off power supply Ensure the vessel s power supply is switched OFF before starting to install this product Do NOT connect or disconnect equipment with the power switched on unless instructed in this document Warning Power supply voltage Connecting this product to...

Page 8: ...rine UK Ltd declares that this product is compliant with the essential requirements of EMC directive 2004 108 EC The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on the relevant product page at www raymarine com Product disposal Dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste ...

Page 9: ...Chapter 2 Document and product information Chapter contents 2 1 Handbook information on page 10 2 2 Product overview on page 11 Document and product information 9 ...

Page 10: ...face mounting the ACU 200 ACU 300 or ACU 400 87176 EV 1 and EV 2 mounting template Template for surface or wall mounting the EV 1 EV 2 sensor 87170 Autopilot controller documentation Commissioning and operating instructions for your autopilot with compatible Autopilot Controllers are shown below Description Part number p70 p70R installation and operation instructions Installation commissioning and...

Page 11: ...mponents that give you autopilot control of your vessel s steering system In conjunction with a compatible Autopilot controller the Evolution components enable you to directly control the vessel s steering system and provide navigation commands such as navigating to pre determined tracks and waypoints for example The Evolution system provides a number of features to ensure ease of installation and...

Page 12: ... power connection SeaTalkng is a proprietary extension to NMEA 2000 and the proven CAN bus technology Compatible NMEA 2000 and SeaTalk and SeaTalk2 devices can also be connected using the appropriate interfaces or adaptor cables as required Multiple data sources MDS overview When a system includes multiple instances of a data source the preferred data source is selected automatically The systems p...

Page 13: ...upplied on page 14 3 3 Software updates on page 15 3 4 Compatible autopilot controllers on page 16 3 5 Compatible drive units on page 17 3 6 System examples on page 19 3 7 Warnings and cautions on page 21 3 8 Selecting a location on page 21 3 9 Product dimensions on page 23 Planning the installation 13 ...

Page 14: ...eful for any future additions or maintenance of the system The diagram should include Location of all components Connectors cable types routes and lengths 3 2 Parts supplied Parts supplied EV 1 and EV 2 Item Description Quantity 1 Mounting trim 1 2 EV 1 EV 2 1 3 Sealing ring 1 4 Mounting tray 1 5 Sealing ring 1 6 Wall mounting bracket 1 7 Screws for deck or bracket mounting 4 8 Screws for wall bra...

Page 15: ...he software update procedure for your specific product Important To prevent potential software related issues with your product always follow the relevant update instructions carefully and in the sequence provided If in doubt as to the correct procedure for updating your product software refer to your dealer or Raymarine technical support Caution Installing software updates The software update pro...

Page 16: ...alk to SeaTalkng converter but may have limited functionality More than 1 autopilot controller can be used to control your autopilot system SeaTalkng Autopilot controllers Product name p70s p70Rs p70 p70R ST70 ST70 LightHouse MFD SeaTalk Autopilot Controllers Product name ST6002 ST7002 ST8002 Product name SmartController repeat controller only S100 remote repeat controller only 16 ...

Page 17: ...versing pump reservoir and hydraulic ram A hydraulic linear drive unit connects to the rudder stock via an independent tiller arm Accessory fittings from your steering system manufacturer may be required The vessel s steering system must be capable of being back driven from the rudder Correct drive selection depends on the maximum displacement of your vessel Additionally both the vessel s fitting ...

Page 18: ...ls featuring a steering system that can be driven directly from the helm position Sail for vessels with a maximum displacement of 7 500 Kg ACU 100 7 A Tiller drive Designed for smaller tiller steered sailing vessels Plus Tiller for vessels with a maximum displacement of 6 000 Kg ACU 100 7 A Note Drive maximum continuous power output supported by the ACU Note When determining your vessel displaceme...

Page 19: ...r supply providing power to the ACU 8 ACU Example Evolution recommended system ACU 100 ACU 150 1 12 V dc power supply providing power to SeaTalkng 2 EV 1 3 Wind transducer only required for Sailing vessels 4 Speed data source a Speed transducer STW or b GNSS Receiver SOG 5 iTC 5 6 12 V dc power supply providing power to the ACU 7 Autopilot controller 8 ACU 9 Drive unit example 10 Rudder reference ...

Page 20: ... 6 SeaTalkng 5 way block 7 Drive unit example Example Evolution recommended system ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 1 Autopilot controller 2 EV 1 3 Wind transducer only required for Sailing vessels 4 Speed data source a Speed transducer STW or b GNSS Receiver SOG 5 iTC 5 6 12 V 24 V dc power supply providing power to the ACU and SeaTalkng backbone 7 ACU 8 Drive unit example 9 Rudder reference transducer 20...

Page 21: ...evel within 5º of pitch and 5º of roll compared with the vessel s neutral position when at rest and normally loaded 1 Roll 2 Pitch The unit can be mounted on a vertical surface such as a bulkhead or mast etc using the supplied bracket The unit location must be at least 1 m 3 ft away from any source of magnetic interference such as compasses and electrical cables Choose a location where the unit wi...

Page 22: ...ssories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC regulations to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and minimize the effect such interference could have on the performance of your system Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised Note In areas of extreme EMC interference some slight interference may be noticed on the p...

Page 23: ...3 9 Product dimensions Dimensions EV 1 and EV 2 Dimensions ACU 100 ACU 150 Dimensions ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 Planning the installation 23 ...

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Page 25: ...tents 4 1 General cabling guidance on page 26 4 2 EV connections on page 26 4 3 ACU 100 ACU 150 connections on page 29 4 4 ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 connections on page 34 4 5 SeaTalk pilot controller connection on page 41 Cables and connections 25 ...

Page 26: ... tie it out of the way Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead use a suitable watertight feed through Do NOT run cables near to engines or fluorescent lights Always route data cables as far away as possible from other equipment and cables high current carrying AC and DC power lines antennae Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain ...

Page 27: ...cting If in doubt consult an authorized Raymarine dealer SeaTalkng system loading The maximum loading LEN for a SeaTalkng system depends on the length of the backbone Loading type Backbone length Total LEN Unbalanced 20 m 66 ft 40 Unbalanced 40 m 131 ft 20 Unbalanced 60 m 197 ft 14 Balanced 60 m 197 ft or less 100 Balanced 80 m 262 ft 84 Balanced 100 m 328 ft 60 Balanced 120 m 394 ft 50 Balanced 1...

Page 28: ...re than 1 item of equipment shares a breaker use individual in line fuses for each power circuit to provide the necessary protection In all cases observe the recommended breaker fuse ratings provided in the product s documentation If you need to extend the length of the power cable ensure you use suitably rated cable and that sufficient power 12 V dc is available at the SeaTalkng backbone s power ...

Page 29: ...otor and associated cables are initially protected by the current sensing and stall condition detection within the ACU hardware and software A second level of protection is provided to these parts and the ACU components by the unit s main power fuse Protection for the entire autopilot system and its wiring back to the main power distribution panel is provided by your vessel s circuit breaker fuse ...

Page 30: ...for power cable requirements Refer to the Power connection section for more information on how to identify the wires in your product s power cable and where to connect them See below for more information on implementation for some common power distribution scenarios Important When planning and wiring take into consideration other products in your system some of which e g sonar modules may place la...

Page 31: ...gers and Inverters ABYC TE 4 Lightning Protection Sharing a breaker Where more than 1 piece of equipment shares a breaker you must provide protection for the individual circuits E g by connecting an in line fuse for each power circuit 1 Positive bar 2 Negative bar 3 Circuit breaker 4 Fuse Where possible connect individual items of equipment to individual circuit breakers Where this is not possible...

Page 32: ...Drive motor connection ACU 100 ACU 150 Motor connection The motor connects to the connection panel of the ACU Note The connection colors for the motor cables may be different depending on the motor type Motor power output ACU 100 ACU 150 7 A maximum continuous output 12 A maximum continuous output Note The motor output has full short circuit and over current protection Should either of the motor o...

Page 33: ...ven when the rudder is centered With a rudder reference unit connected to your autopilot system you can use an autopilot control head to specify an offset angle in degrees to compensate for inaccurate rudder angle information caused by such conditions The more accurate the rudder angle information the more accurately the autopilot system can keep to a correct course The rudder reference unit conne...

Page 34: ... Connections overview ACU 400 1 SeaTalkng connection 2 Digital input output connection 3 Sleep switch connection 4 Power connection 5 Motor drive connection 6 RF ground connection drain conductor 7 Rudder reference connection 8 Clutch connection selectable between 12 24 V dc to suit connected device Making connections For information on how to connect the various components of the autopilot system...

Page 35: ...ction to a vessel s RF ground point It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the unit The unit can be grounded by connecting the drain conductor screen to the vessel s RF ground point On vessels without an RF ground system the drain conductor screen should be connected directly to the negative battery terminal The dc power system should be either Negative grounded with the negat...

Page 36: ...d directly to the battery s negative terminal Implementation connection to distribution panel Alternatively the unit s power connection may be connected to a suitable breaker or switch on the vessel s power distribution panel or factory fitted power distribution point The distribution point should be fed from the vessel s primary power source by 8AWG 8 36mm2 cable Ideally all equipment should be w...

Page 37: ...V 7 10 m 23 32 8 ft 4 mm2 12 AWG 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG 12 V 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 0 3 m 0 9 8 ft 4 mm2 12 AWG 3 5 m 9 8 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG Type 2 drive 24 V 5 10 m 16 4 32 8 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG Drive Supply voltage Max length A B Cable size 12 V 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG Type 3 drive 24 V 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 0 7 m 0 23 ft 2 5 mm2 14 AWG Wheel ...

Page 38: ... of the backbone Note The clutch output on all ACU variants has full short circuit and over current protection Should either of the clutch output connections be shorted to ground there should be no permanent damage to the autopilot Clutch voltage switch If the drive has a separate clutch connection you must ensure that the clutch voltage switch on the ACU is set correctly to suit the connected dri...

Page 39: ...ve connection VMU adapter connection ACU 400 The ACU 400 interfaces to the ZF Marine VMU sail pod drive using the VMU adapter The VMU adapter connects to the ACU 400 as shown 1 ACU 400 2 VMU adapter 3 ZF Marine VMU Connection to sail pod drive Note The screen wire is terminated at the ZF Marine VMU and VMU adaptor It is NOT connected at the ACU 400 Raymarine recommends the following cable specific...

Page 40: ...dder angle information to the autopilot system The connection of a rudder reference unit is highly recommended to help ensure optimum autopilot performance Note A rudder reference sensor is not included with all autopilot products or system packs Consult the Raymarine website or your local dealer for a full list of the components included with your autopilot system A rudder reference unit converts...

Page 41: ...s Other SeaTalk devices can be connected to the SeaTalkng backbone in the same way 1 SeaTalkng MFD MFDs require a separate power supply 2 SeaTalk to SeaTalkng adaptor cable A22164 3 SeaTalk pilot controller powered from the SeaTalkng backbone 4 SeaTalkng autopilot 5 SeaTalkng 12 V dc power supply connection 6 SeaTalk to SeaTalkng converter Cables and connections 41 ...

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Page 43: ...Chapter 5 Installation Chapter contents 5 1 EV 1 Installation on page 44 5 2 ACU Installation on page 46 5 3 Drive unit installation on page 47 Installation 43 ...

Page 44: ... on the underside of the unit and secure by rotating the locking collar clockwise 2 clicks 6 Insert the unit into the mounting tray ensuring the tabs in the Mounting tray are slotted into the grooves around the edge of the unit Important The unit must be mounted with the LED arrow in parallel alignment with the longitudinal axis centerline of the vessel and be pointing towards the vessel s bow 7 P...

Page 45: ...nment with the longitudinal axis centerline of the vessel and be pointing towards the vessel s bow 7 Orientate the Mounting trim so that the release hole is accessible when mounted 8 Place the Mounting trim over the unit slightly offset and then twist the Mounting trim clockwise until it locks into position Releasing the unit from the adaptor Follow the steps below to release the unit from the Mou...

Page 46: ...he screw terminals for connecting the cables to the ACU remove the screw terminal connectors from the sockets as shown in the following illustration 4 Insert the relevant wires from the SeaTalkng spur cable into the SeaTalkng screw terminals as shown in the illustration above Tighten the screws to secure the wires Repeat for all required connections 5 Push the screw terminals back into the connect...

Page 47: ...uired for connection to the ACU 3 Make all necessary connections into the ACU connector panel The connector panel is accessed by removing the front cover A Unlock cover panel B Lock cover panel 5 3 Drive unit installation For instructions on how to install the drive unit for your autopilot system refer to the dedicated Installation instructions supplied with the drive unit Refer to the Product doc...

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Page 49: ...leshooting Chapter contents 6 1 Post installation checks on page 50 6 2 Autopilot system setup on page 50 6 3 Alarms on page 51 6 4 LED indications EV 1 on page 54 6 5 LED indications ACU on page 55 System checks and troubleshooting 49 ...

Page 50: ...isplay for error messages that could indicate a problem with the installation For assistance with diagnosing faults Refer to the troubleshooting information supplied with the product or contact Raymarine customer support 6 2 Autopilot system setup Important Before using the autopilot system it is essential that it is properly commissioned in accordance with the setup instructions 1 Perform an init...

Page 51: ...urse CU DISCONNECTED The autopilot control head has been disconnected Check the physical cables and connections between the autopilot control head and the SeaTalkng system Also between the EV 1 EV 2 and the SeaTalkng system If the autopilot control head is connected via a SeaTalk to SeaTalkng converter check the converter is using the latest software version AUTO RELEASE Possible fault with rudder...

Page 52: ...ot received wind angle data for 32 seconds The autopilot is in Track mode and is not receiving navigation data or the rudder position sensor is receiving a low strength signal This will clear when the signal improves Check the connections to the wind transducer multifunction display and autopilot control head as appropriate PILOT STARTUP Autopilot components are initializing Some components may ta...

Page 53: ...sical data connections between these devices as appropriate PILOT RESET NORMAL UNEXPECTED HARDWARE RESET Autopilot resets due to an external event such as use of the sleep switch or faulty wiring causing the autopilot components to power cycle Check all system wiring especially power related wiring PILOT RESET EXCEPTION UNEXPECTED SOFTWARE RESET The EV 1 EV 2 software has detected a fault it canno...

Page 54: ...ly available None normal power up takes 1 minute Short flash red on x2 long flash off Cycle repeats after 4 seconds No SeaTalkng connection Ensure network is powered Ensure network cable and connections are secure and free from damage If problem persists contact Raymarine technical support Short flash red on x7 long flash off Cycle repeats after 9 seconds SeaTalkng connected but not receiving data...

Page 55: ... 4 seconds No SeaTalkng connection Ensure network is powered Ensure network cable and connections are secure and free from damage If problem persists contact Raymarine technical support Short flash red on x7 long flash off Cycle repeats after 9 seconds SeaTalkng connected but not receiving data If problem persists contact Raymarine technical support System checks and troubleshooting 55 ...

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Page 57: ...Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter contents 7 1 Service and maintenance on page 58 7 2 Routine equipment checks on page 58 7 3 Product cleaning on page 59 Maintenance 57 ...

Page 58: ...horized repair may affect your warranty 7 2 Routine equipment checks Raymarine strongly recommends that you complete a number of routine checks to ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment Complete the following checks on a regular basis Examine all cables for signs of damage or wear and tear Check that all cables are securely connected 58 ...

Page 59: ... rinse or flush with clean cool fresh water If your product has a display screen do NOT wipe the screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating Do NOT use abrasive acidic ammonia solvent of chemical based cleaning products Do NOT use a jet wash Maintenance 59 ...

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Page 61: ...Chapter 8 Technical support Chapter contents 8 1 Raymarine product support and servicing on page 62 8 2 Learning resources on page 63 Technical support 61 ...

Page 62: ...ayma rine com Software updates http www rayma rine com software Telephone and e mail support Region Tele phone E mail United Kingdom UK EMEA and Asia Pacific 44 0 1329 246 777 support uk raymarine com United States US 1 603 324 7900 Toll free 800 539 5539 support raymarine com Region Tele phone E mail Australia and New Zealand 61 2 8977 0300 aus support raymarine com Raymarine subsidiary France 33...

Page 63: ... in depth training courses to help you make the most of your products Visit the Training section of the Raymarine website for more information http www raymarine co uk view id 2372 FAQs and Knowledge Base Raymarine has produced an extensive set of FAQs and a Knowledge Base to help you find more information and troubleshoot any issues http www raymarine co uk knowledgebase Technical support forum Y...

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Page 65: ...cification Chapter contents 9 1 Technical specification EV 1 and EV 2 on page 66 9 2 Technical specification ACU 100 ACU 150 on page 67 9 3 Technical specification ACU 200 ACU 300 ACU 400 on page 68 Technical specification 65 ...

Page 66: ... rate sensor Data Connections SeaTalkng NMEA 2000 DeviceNet EV 2 only port not used on EV 1 unit Environmental Installation environment Operating temperature 20 ºC to 55 ºC 4 ºF to 131 ºF Storage temperature 30 ºC to 70 ºC 22 F to 158 F Relative humidity max 93 Waterproof rating IPX 6 Dimensions Diameter 140 mm 5 5 in Depth including mounting enclosure 35 mm 1 4 in Depth including wall bracket 95 ...

Page 67: ...er 1 1 SeaTalkng Power out No power supply to SeaTalkng No power supply to SeaTalkng Data connections SeaTalkng SeaTalkng Environmental Installation environment Operating temperature 20 ºC to 55 ºC 4 ºF to 131 ºF Storage temperature 30 ºC to 70 ºC 22 F to 158 F Relative humidity max 93 Waterproof rating Connector panel IPX2 Drive electronics IPX6 Installation environment Operating temperature 20 º...

Page 68: ...und Rudder reference sensor Sleep switch Power Drive motor Drive clutch Ground Digital Input Output DIO Nominal supply voltage 12 V or 24 V Operating voltage range 10 8 V to 31 2 V dc Power consumption standby main power supply 300 mA 12 24 V Power consumption standby SeaTalkng power supply 20 mA 12 V SeaTalkng LEN Load Equivalency Number 1 SeaTalkng Power out 3 A at 12 V fuse protected at 3 A Dat...

Page 69: ...Chapter 10 Spares and accessories Chapter contents 10 1 Spare parts on page 70 10 2 Evolution SeaTalkng cable kit on page 70 10 3 SeaTalkng cables and accessories on page 71 Spares and accessories 69 ...

Page 70: ...ell Riser Wall bracket Sealing rings Fixings 10 2 Evolution SeaTalkng cable kit A SeaTalkng cable kit is available for Evolution components This cable kit provides the cables required to make all the SeaTalkng connections for some typical Evolution systems The kit is supplied with certain Evolution systems The kit is also available as an optional accessory part number R70160 If you require additio...

Page 71: ...e A06049 SeaTalkng Terminator A06031 SeaTalkng T piece A06028 Provides 1 x spur connection SeaTalkng 5 way connector A06064 Provides 3 x spur connections SeaTalkng backbone extender A06030 SeaTalk to SeaTalkng converter kit E22158 Allows the connection of SeaTalk devices to a SeaTalkng system SeaTalkng Inline terminator A80001 Provides direct connection of a spur cable to the end of a backbone cab...

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Page 73: ...sion Code Manufacturer s Model Version Manufacturer s Model Serial Code NMEA 2000 Certification Level Load Equivalency 127245 Rudder angle 127250 Vessel heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 Speed Through Water STW Referenced 129026 Course Over Ground COG and Speed Over Ground SOG rapid update 129029 GNSS position data Date Time Lattitude Longitude 129283 Cross track error 129284 Navigation dat...

Page 74: ...ssage description Transmit Receive Active Leg Origin Waypoint ID Active Waypoint ID Destination Waypoint Latitude Destination Waypoint Longitude Waypoint closing velocity 129285 Active Waypoint data 130306 Wind data 74 ...

Page 75: ... 126208 NMEA Request group function 126208 NMEA Command group function 126208 NMEA Acknowledge group function 126464 PGN List 126996 Product information NMEA 2000 Database Version NMEA Manufacturer s Product Code NMEA Manufacturer s Model ID Manufacturer s Software Version Code Manufacturer s Model Version Manufacturer s Model Serial Code NMEA 2000 Certification Level Load Equivalency 127245 Rudde...

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Page 77: ...Drive connection ACU 200 37 Drive connection ACU 400 37 Drive types 17 Drive units 17 E Electromagnetic Compatibility 22 EMC See Electromagnetic Compatibility Essential system components 12 Evolution autopilot system 11 Evolution Products 10 F Fuse rating ACU 29 35 Fuse rating SeaTalkng 27 H Hydraulic pumps 17 I Installation ACU 100 46 Installation ACU 150 46 Installation ACU 200 47 Installation A...

Page 78: ...58 Rudder reference connection ACU 33 40 S SeaTalk pilot controller connection 41 SeaTalkng 12 SeaTalkng documentation 11 SeaTalkng connection ACU 100 32 SeaTalkng connection ACU 150 32 SeaTalkng connection ACU 200 39 SeaTalkng connection ACU 300 39 SeaTalkng connection ACU 400 39 SeaTalkng power switch ACU 200 40 SeaTalkng power switch ACU 300 40 SeaTalkng power switch ACU 400 40 Securing cables ...

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