Furuno NAVPILOT-500 User Manual
AUTOPILOT
NAVpilot-500
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not open the equipment
unless you are well familiar
with electrical circuits.
Only qualified personnel
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HAZARD
Do not set the course changing speed
too high.
The boat will be turned too sharply at the
course change, which could create a very
dangerous situation.
Do not use the autopilot in the
following situation:
Harbor entrance or narrow channel
Where vessels change course often,
such as a cape or small island
should work inside the
equipment.
WARNING
Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough
sea.
Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle
around the waypoint a large wave or strong
wind can cause the boat to capsize.
Confirm that no objection is in the
general vicinity of the waypoint.
The distance from the waypoint to the
turning point depends on boat's speed.
Do not use the SIMULATION mode on
the boat.
The rudder may move. This is specialpurpose mode for technicians.
CAUTION
Observe the following cautions when
using the autopilot:
Maintain a vigilant watch
Watch for drifting of vessel
In an emergency, manually steer the
vessel.
The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc.
automatically.
Do not use the SIMULATION mode on
the boat.
The rudder may move. This is specialpurpose mode for technicians.
In case of power failure turn off the
autopilot or manually steer the vessel.
Leaving the equipment in the AUTO or
NAV mode during power failure will cause
wear on the rudder mechanism.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
damage the equipment.
WARNING LABEL
A warning label is attached to the
processor unit. Do not remove the
label. If the label is missing or damaged,
contact your dealer about replacement.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
WARNING
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011
Code No.: 100-236-231
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWORD...........................................................................................................iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.................................................................................v
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT................................................................1-1
Principle of Autopilot ..........................................................................................................1-1
Principle of Operation........................................................................................................1-2
2. BASIC OPERATION......................................................................................2-1
2.1 Operating Controls....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Turning On/Off...........................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast...............................................................................2-3
2.4 Displays.....................................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays................................... 2-4
2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display..........................................................2-7
2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator.................................................................... 2-8
3. STEERING MODES.......................................................................................3-1
3.1 STBY Mode............................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 AUTO Mode .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode......................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode.................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode).........................................................................3-4
3.3 NAV Mode.................................................................................................................3-5
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode......................................................................................3-5
3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode .............................................................3-6
3.3.3 Switching waypoint ........................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.4 Selecting boat’s movement at the destination (or last) waypoint.......................3-7
3.3.5 Navigating to TLL point (FISHING mode) ........................................................ 3-10
3.4 REMOTE Mode....................................................................................................... 3-11
3.5 DODGE Mode.........................................................................................................3-17
3.5.1 Dodging in STBY mode ..................................................................................3-17
3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode...................................................................... 3-18
4. MENU OPERATION ......................................................................................4-1
4.1 STBY Mode Menu ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Offsetting data..................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Setting parameters...........................................................................................4-3
4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements..................................................................4-10
4.1.4 Setting other menu items................................................................................ 4-12
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5. ALARMS........................................................................................................5-1
5.1 ALARM Menu ............................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer................................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern.................................................................................5-2
5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm..................................................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm..................................................................5-3
5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit.......................................................................5-3
5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm ....................................................................................5-4
5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm.....................................................................................5-5
5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm...........................................................................5-6
5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm........................................................................... 5-6
5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance.................................................................................5-7
5.2 Alarm Information.......................................................................................................5-7
6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................6-1
6.1 Preventive Maintenance.............................................................................................6-1
6.2 Replacement of Fuse.................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Diagnostics................................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Clearing Memories.....................................................................................................6-6
6.5 Error Messages..........................................................................................................6-7
MENU TREE...................................................................................................MN-1
SPECIFICATIONS
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 AUTOPILOT.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is
furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your autopilot is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed,
operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended
procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• Self learning program to continuously improve the steering parameters for safe and
expeditious navigation
• Two steering modes – AUTO (Heading Control System) and NAV (Track Control System)
• Dodging from t he control unit or remote controller
• Available for solenoid drive and reversible hydraulic
• Max. six control units may be connected (using two ports of the processor unit)
• Menu operation for simplified control
• Display modes: Autopilot/Track control modes with rudder angle, L/L, Highway, Two
customized displays, compass rose
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Control Unit
FAP-5001 (Max. 6)
PC
Heading sensor
PG-500
External buzzer
GPS Navigator
(NMEA0183)
RD-30 (Max. 3)
(NMEA0183)
Processor Unit
FAP-5002
Ship’s mains
12-24 VDC
Reversible pump or
Electromagnetic valve unit
Clutch
Rudder Reference Unit
FAP-6111
Remote Controller
Distributor FAP-6800
Remote controler
Dial type: FAP-5551, FAP-5552
Button type: FAP6211, FAP-6212
Lever type: FAP-6221, 6222
Dodge type: FAP-6231, 6232
: Standard supply
: Option
: User supply
Ship’s steering system
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
System configuration of NAVpilot-500
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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
Principle of Autopilot
Autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel maintaining its heading in
an intended direction. Anyone can appreciate the advantages of the autopilot –
being free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments or simply to relax
and enjoy.
The autopilot utilizes a proportional rat e system to steer the boat. The
proportional rate system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable system
used on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. The proportional rate autopilot
provides the necessary course correction to the steering gears in propo r tion to
the speed and amount the boat m oves off course.
With the removal of the dead band, the aut opilot no longer wanders within a
dead band but now steers a prescribed course, taking action within the presence
of even a minute course error. The amount of action depends on the course
error detected; that is, when the course error rate is small a very low helm
correction rate is applied.
Because the wandering is eliminated, the proportional rate autopilot has the
advantages of low power consumption and low wear and tear on the autopilot
and the steering system. Off-course correction is smooth, not jerking back and
forth at full speed.
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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT
Principle of Operation
In the AUTO modes, the heading information from an associated sensor is
continuously compared with the set course (in the NAV mode, the course to the
waypoint set on the plotter connected). With the boat on course, the two signals
are equal.
If the boat goes off course, the difference between the primary heading and the
set course will change proportionally and there will be an imbalance at the
comparator, whose output will move up or down depending on whether the
course error is to the left or right of the set course.
The rudder continues to move until a balanc ed condition is obtained at the
comparator, at which point the drive switches off.
To set the rudder when the boat is off-course, the rudder signal is generated at
the rudder reference unit, then deliver ed the processor unit.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
2.1 Operating Controls
Enter knob
Rotate: Selects menu items and options.
STBY key
Selects the STBY (manual) mode.
Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode.
MENU key
Opens the mode menus.
NAV key
Selects the NAV mode.
AUTO key
Selects the AUTO mode.
STBY
AUTO
NAV
MENU
Port key
Steers the boat to port.
TURN
Control unit, front view
Turn key
Turns the boat 180 or 360 .
Starboard key
Steers the rudder to boat.
POWER/BRILL key
Long press: Turns power off.
Mormentary press: Turns power on;
opens the display for adjustment of
brilliance and contrast.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
2.2 Turning On/Off
Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on before leaving the port,
because several minutes are necessary to allow for stabilization of the heading
data from the heading sensor. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep
sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, displaying
product information and startup test results. The startup test checks the ROM,
RAM, backed up data and communication between the control unit and
processor unit for proper operation. Also it checks the inputs of heading signal
and rudder angle signal for the processor unit. If NG appears an appropriate
message appears on the screen. For any NG, try to press any key to go to the
next screen. However, the equipment may not work properly. Contact your
dealer for advice.
AUTO PILOT
NAVPILOT-500
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD
START UP TEST
ROM
PROCESSOR OK 6454002-**.**
CONTROL OK 6454001-**.**
RAM
PROCESSOR UNIT OK
CONTROL UNIT OK
BACK UP DATA
PROCESSOR UNIT OK
CONTROL UNIT OK
HEADING DATA OK 359.9
6454101-**.**
RRU OK P12.3
CONTROLLER ID 1
**.** : Program version no.
Startup sequence
After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means
the equipment may now be operated manually.
Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked if you want to start
the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the
equipment. Push the [ENTER] knob to start the simulation mode, or any
key to escape. If you pressed a key except the [ENTER] knob, you are
asked if you want to set the installation menu. Press the [ENTER] knob
to go to the installation menu, or any key to go to STBY. For details
about the installation menu, contact your dealer.
Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, press the
[POWER/BRILL] key four minutes before leaving the port to use the
AUTO mode which needs stabilized bearing data.
Turning the power off
2-2
Press and hold down the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen goes blank. The
time remaining until the power is turned off is shown on the screen.
2.3 Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast
The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below:
1. Momentarily press the [POWER/BRILL] key. The CONTRAST and BRILL
window appears.
2. BASIC OPERATION
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise the
contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it. (16 levels are available.)
The contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the [POWER/BRILL] key.
3. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to adjust display brilliance, [PORT] to lower
the brilliance and [STBD] to raise it. (Eight levels are available.)
To close the CONTRAST and BRILL window, press any key except the
[POWER/BRILL], [STBD] or [PORT] key.
2.4 Displays
There are four types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, Graphic
display and Data display.
To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV, STBY). Each time a
mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below.
(Mode)
HDG
Heading mode
P
CONTRAST
BRILL
PORT
10
8
Contrast, brilliance window
(Course)
(Heading)
(Data)
S
STBD
(Mode)
(Course)
Heading mode
HDG
(Graphic)
(Graphic display)
(Mode)
(Course)
(Data display)
Heading mode
HDG
(Data1)
(Data 2)
(Heading)
Analog indicator
Heading mode
(Mode)
HDG
(Data)
P
(Normal display 2)
(Normal display 1)
(Course)
(Heading)
S
(Data1)
(Data 2)
Displays
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2. BASIC OPERATION
2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays
Some display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs, on the
SCREEN SETUP menu.
Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screen
You can select the data to show on the upper and lower half of the Normal
Display 2.
STBY
HDG
P
(Data)
S
20.5
145.9
(Data1)
(Data 2)
Upper half
Lower half
Normal Display 2
1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the SCREEN SETUP, and then press the
[ENTER] knob to show the SCREEN SETUP menu.
SCREEN2 UPPER DATA:
SCREEN2 LOWER DATA:
SCREEN3 PATTERN: 3 DATA
DATA1: POS
DATA2: COG
DATA3: SOG
GRAPHIC:
HIGHWAY
POS
2-4
Screen setup menu
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 2 DATA UPPER” or “SCREEN
3 DATA LOWER” from the SCREEN SETUP menu.
4. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the options window.
5. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the data which you want to show on the
upper or lower half of the Normal Display 2.
2. BASIC OPERATION
Data available for display in SCREEN 2 UPPER and LOWER
Menu option Displayed data
POS Own ship’s position (L/L)
COG Course over ground
SOG Speed over ground
STW Speed through water
TMP Water temperature
DPT Depth
BRG Bearing to waypoint
RNG Range to waypoint
WPT POS Waypoint position (L/L)
XTE Cross-track error
TTG Time-to-Go to Destination
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
DATE Date
TIME Time
WIND T* Wind direction and speed (True)
WIND R** Wind direction and speed (Relative)
VOLT Input/output power voltage to the processor unit
TRIP Trip distance
*True: The speed and direction (in relation to ship’s bow) of the wind felt
or measured when stationary.
**Relative: The direction (in relation to ship’s bow) and speed of the wind as it
appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of
the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the
boat’s movement.
6. Press the [ENTER] knob.
7. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
Selecting the display layout for Data Displa y
You can show two or three data on the Data Display.
STBY
20.4
HDG
(Data1)
(Data 2)
Data display, two data
116.5
STBY
20.4
HDG
(Data1)
(Data 2)
(Data 3)
Data display, three data
116.5
Data Displays
1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 3 PATTERN.
3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the screen 3 options window.
2 DATA
3 DATA
Screen 3 pattern options window
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select 2 DATA or 3 DATA as appropriate.
5. Press the [ENTER] knob.
6. Press the [ENTER] knob to close the menu.
Selecting data for Data Display
You may choose which data to show on the Data Display. Data 3 is available
only when you select 3DATA at “SCREEN 3 PATTERN” shown above.
1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to the page 2-5.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DATA 1”, “DATA 2” or “DATA 3”.
3. Press the [ENTER] knob show the option window.
The contents are same as the table shown on the previous page.
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select data.
5. Press the [ENTER] knob.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
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2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display
COMPASS, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY, WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND
RELATIVE INDICATOR, DEPTH GRAPH or TEMP GRAPH can be shown on
the Graphic Display. Note that the appropriate sensors are necessary to display
data.
1. Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “GRAPHIC”.
3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the graphic options window.
COMPASS
RUDDER ANGLE
HIGHWAY
WIND TRUE INDICA T OR
WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR
DEPTH GRAPH
TEMP GRAPH
2. BASIC OPERATION
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the graphic type.
N
W
RUDDER
WINDWIND
RELATIVE WIND INDICATOR
S
P 2.5
COMPASS
45
12 kt
E
RELATIVE
Graphic options window
RUDDER ANGLE
PORT
DEPTH 260ft
P 5.1
RUDDER ANGLE
DEPTH GRAPH
STBD
200
300
WINDWIND
45
12 kt
TRUE WIND INDICATOR
TEMP 32.0 F
TEMP GRAPH
TRUE
40
30
Waypoint ID
001WPT
P0.01 nm
HIGHWAY
Waypoint mark
Own ship symbol
Direction to steer
Graphic displays
5. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator
Choose what to display on the analog indicator display on Normal Display 1 and
2.
(Mode)
HDG
(Course)
(Heading)
P
(Data)
S
(Normal display 1)
(Mode)
HDG
P
(Course)
(Heading)
(Data)
S
(Normal display 2)
(Data1)
(Data 2)
Analog indicator
Normal Display 1 and 2
1. Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”.
3. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the DISPLAY SETUP menu.
SPEED UNIT:
RANGE UNIT: nm
WIND SPEED UNIT: kt
DEPTH UNIT: ft
WATER TEMP UNIT: F
POSITION FORMAT
NEXT PAGE
kt
DD MM. MMM"
Page 1
PREVIOUS PAGE
HEADING READOUT: MAGNETIC
SPEED READOUT: SOG
ANALOG INDICATOR BAR:
RUDDER ANGLE
DATE FORMAT: MMM. DD. YYYY
TIME FORMAT: 24HOUR
Page 2
Display setup menu
To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press
the [ENTER] knob.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ANALOG INDIACATOR BAR” on the
second page.
5. Press the [ENTER] knob to show the bar indicator options window.
RUDDER ANGLE
DEVIATION
RUDDER/XTE
DEVIATION/XTE
Analog indicator bar options window
6. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option you desired to show.
Note the following.
RUDDER/XTE: Rudder in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode.
DEVIATION/XTE: Deviation in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode.
7. Press the [ENTER] knob.
8. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
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3. STEERING MODES
The NAVpilot-500 syste m is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY
(manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NF U) and DODG E.
In case of emergency, for example, collision avoidance, turn the helm quickly to
control the boat manually. The alarm sounds and “STBY” flashes on the display.
To ret urn to the normal mode, press the [STBY], [AUTO] or [NAV] mode.
3.1 STBY Mode
After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode.
This is a manual steering mode. When sailing out of a harbor, steer the vessel in
the STBY mode.
Press the [STBY] key.
STBY mode
(manual steering mode)
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
Heading from heading sensor
STBY
HDG
M
359.9
RUDDER
0
20
40
10
Rudder angle (or Deviation)
STBY mode display
40
10
20
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3. STEERING MODES
3.2 AUTO Mode
3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode
The AUTO mode makes the NAVpilot-500 steer the boat automatically on a set
course.
Note: The AUTO mode will not bring your boat t o the destination when wind or
tide prevails. Use this mode for a short straight voyage. O therwise switch to the
NAV mode shown on page 3-5.
1. Direct the boat to the intended course desired.
The course in this mode is a line connecting between the origin and the
destination.
2. Press t he [AUTO] key to access the Auto mode.
Your boat will automatically be steered toward the course at the moment the
[AUTO] key is pressed.
Whenever the heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-500
automatically adjusts the rudder to return the boat to the set course.
3. To change or readjust the course setting in the AUTO mode, simply rotate t he
[ENTER] knob to set the desired course.
4. Press the [STBY] key to leave AUTO steering in an emergency. You can
steer your boat by the helm.
Heading control mode
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
(AUTO mode)
AUTO
Course selected by the [ENTER] knob
359
HDG
M
RUDDER
359.9
0
20
40
Rudder angle (or Deviation)
AUTO mode display
10
10
20
Heading from
heading sensor
40
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3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode
AUTO mode maintains set course but the track may be shifted by current or
wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains set course without deviating from the
track. This mode can be enabled by connecting a navaid which can out put own
ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.
After connecting to a navaid which outputs position data, press the [ A UTO] key.
The NAVpilot-500 calculates the course based on the present position and
heading. In this mode, “AUTO
” appears on the display.
3. STEERING MODE
ADVANCED AUTO
(Indicated with underline)
AUTO
Course selected by the [ENTER] knob
359
HDG
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
M
RUDDER
359.9
Heading from
heading sensor
0
20
40
Rudder angle ( or XTE)
ADVANCED AUTO mode display
Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode
You can select whether to use the ADVANCED AUTO mode or not as follows.
1. In the AUTO mode, press the [MENU] key to show the AUTO mode menu.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then press the
[ENTER] knob to show the advanced auto options window.
10
10
20
40
OFF
ON
Advanced auto options window
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ON”.
When you want to finish the ADVANCED AUTO mode, select “OFF”.
4. Press t he [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order close the menu.
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