HandHeld 8570 User Guide

User’s Guide

3200

Linear Imager

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

About This Manual...............................................................	1-1
Unpacking the Imager...........................................................	1-1
3200 Models .........................................................................	1-1
Connecting the Imager with USB ........................................	1-2
USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard ...................................	1-2
Plug and Play ........................................................................	1-3
Connecting the Imager When Powered by Host
(Keyboard Wedge).............................................................	1-3
Keyboard Wedge Connection ........................................	1-4
Laptop Direct Connect ...................................................	1-4
Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port............	1-4
Reading Techniques .............................................................	1-6
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................	1-6
Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces
Terminal ID ..........................................................................	2-1
Supported Terminals.............................................................	2-2
Keyboard Country ................................................................	2-3
Keyboard Style .....................................................................	2-4
Keyboard Modifiers..............................................................	2-4
RS-232 Baud Rate..........................................................	2-6
RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity. 2-7
RS-232 Handshaking .....................................................	2-8
Chapter 3 - Output
Good Read Indicators ...........................................................	3-1
Beeper – Good Read ......................................................	3-1
Beeper Pitch – Good Read .............................................	3-1
Trigger Modes ......................................................................	3-1
Manual/Serial Trigger ....................................................	3-1
Trigger ..................................................................................	3-1
Automatic Trigger..........................................................	3-2

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Reread Delay ........................................................................	3-2
Chapter 4 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview.........................................................	4-1
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:......................	4-3
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies....	4-3
Prefix Selections.............................................................	4-3
Suffix Selections ............................................................	4-4
Function Code Transmit.................................................	4-4
Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays .......	4-4
Intercharacter Delay.......................................................	4-5
Interfunction Delay ........................................................	4-5
Intermessage Delay ........................................................	4-6
Chapter 5 - Data Formatting
Data Format Editor Introduction ..........................................	5-1
To Add a Data Format....................................................	5-1
Other Programming Selections ......................................	5-2
Data Format Editor Commands .....................................	5-2
Data Format Editor.........................................................	5-3
Data Formatter ...............................................................	5-4
Chapter 6 - Symbologies
Introduction...........................................................................	6-1
Message Length....................................................................	6-1
Codabar.................................................................................	6-2
Codabar Start/Stop Characters ......................................	6-2
Codabar Check Character ..............................................	6-2
Codabar Message Length...............................................	6-3
Code 39.................................................................................	6-4
Code 39 Start/Stop Characters.......................................	6-4
Code 39 Check Character...............................................	6-5
Code 39 Message Length...............................................	6-5
Full ASCII......................................................................	6-6
Code 39 Code Page ........................................................	6-7

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Interleaved 2 of 5 ..................................................................	6-7
Check Digit.....................................................................	6-7
Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length ................................	6-8
Code 93 .................................................................................	6-9
Code 93 Message Length ...............................................	6-9
Code 93 Code Page ........................................................	6-9
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial .....................................................	6-10
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length ...................	6-10
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length .........................	6-11
Matrix 2 of 5 .......................................................................	6-11
Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length .....................................	6-12
Code 11 ...............................................................................	6-12
Check Digits Required .................................................	6-12
Code 11 Message Length .............................................	6-13
Code 128 .............................................................................	6-13
ISBT 128 Concatenation ..............................................	6-13
Code 128 Message Length ...........................................	6-14
Code 128 Code Page ....................................................	6-14
Code 128 Function Code Transmit ..............................	6-14
Telepen................................................................................	6-15
Telepen Output .............................................................	6-15
Telepen Message Length..............................................	6-15
UPC A.................................................................................	6-16
UPC A Check Digit......................................................	6-16
UPC A Number System ...............................................	6-16
UPC A Addenda...........................................................	6-16
UPC A Addenda Required ...........................................	6-17
UPC E0 and UPC E1 ..........................................................	6-18
UPC E0 and UPC E1 Expand.......................................	6-18
UPC E0 and UPC E1 Addenda Required.....................	6-19
UPC E0 Check Digit ....................................................	6-19
UPC E0 Number System..............................................	6-19
UPC E0 Addenda .........................................................	6-20

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EAN/JAN 13.......................................................................	6-20
EAN/JAN 13 Check Digit............................................	6-20
EAN/JAN 13 Addenda.................................................	6-20
EAN/JAN 13 Addenda Required.................................	6-21
EAN/JAN 13 Addenda Separator ................................	6-21
ISBN Translate.............................................................	6-22
EAN/JAN 8.........................................................................	6-22
EAN/JAN 8 Check Digit..............................................	6-22
EAN/JAN 8 Addenda...................................................	6-22
EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Required...................................	6-23
EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Separator ..................................	6-23
MSI .....................................................................................	6-24
MSI Check Character...................................................	6-24
MSI Message Length ...................................................	6-25
Plessey Code.......................................................................	6-25
Plessey Message Length ..............................................	6-25
RSS Limited .......................................................................	6-26
RSS Expanded ....................................................................	6-27
RSS Expanded Message Length ..................................	6-27
China Post Code .................................................................	6-28
Chapter 7 - Interface Keys
Keyboard Function Relationships.........................................	7-1
Supported Interface Keys ....................................................	7-3
Chapter 8 - Utilities
To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies............	8-1
Show Software Revision.......................................................	8-1
Show Data Format ................................................................	8-1
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................	8-1
Chapter 9 - Default Chart
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ..............................	9-1
Menu Commands..................................................................	9-1

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Chapter 10 - Product Specifications

3200 Product Specifications ...............................................	10-1
Chapter 11 - Maintenance
Repairs ................................................................................	11-1
Maintenance........................................................................	11-1
Cleaning the Device .....................................................	11-1
Inspecting Cords and Connectors.................................	11-1
Replacing the Interface Cable ......................................	11-2
Troubleshooting ..................................................................	11-2
Chapter 12 - Customer Support
Technical Assistance...........................................................	12-1
Online Technical Assistance ........................................	12-2
For Further Information................................................	12-2
Product Service and Repair.................................................	12-2
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance ............	12-3
Limited Warranty................................................................	12-3
Appendix A
Symbology Chart .................................................................	A-1
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)........................	A-2
Code Page Mapping of Printed barcodes.............................	A-4

Sample Symbols

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3200 Imager Identification

Item Number,

Serial Number and

Compliance

Information

location

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Getting Started

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 3200. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included.

Hand Held Products barcode imagers are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking the Imager

After you open the shipping carton containing the 3200, take the following steps:

•Check to make sure everything you ordered is present.

•Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

•Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.

3200 Models

Note: The Hand Held Products 3200 imager may be used with two interfaces, which are described in this User’s Guide. Refer to the chart below to determine the models that can be used with your interface.

The chart below lists the 3200 imager models. “04” designates ivory and “14” designates black.

Models	Primary Interfaces
3200-04USBE (ivory)	USB
3200-14USBE (black)
3200-04KBWE (ivory)	Keyboard wedge
3200-14KBWE (black)

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Connecting the Imager with USB

Note: Hand Held Products recommends connecting the imager end of the cable first and the host end second.

An imager can be connected to the USB port of a computer.

1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager and to the computer.

2.The imager beeps.

3.Verify the imager operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols in the back of this manual.

For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to the Hand Held Products “USB Application Note,” available at www.handheld.com.

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

The 3200 imagers are factory programmed for a USB interface. If this is your interface and you do not need to modify the settings, skip to Chapter 3.

If you programmed the imager for a different terminal interface and you want to change to a USB Keyboard (PC) or USB Keyboard (Mac), scan one of the following codes to program the 3200. Scanning these codes adds a CR and selects the terminal ID (USB PC Keyboard - 124, USB Macintosh Keyboard - 125).

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

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Plug and Play

Plug and Play barcodes provide instant imager set up for commonly used interfaces.

Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have the interface in effect.

Connecting the Imager When Powered by Host (Keyboard Wedge)

An imager can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard wedge,” plugged into the serial port or connected to a portable data terminal. The following is an example of a keyboard wedge connection:

1.Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2.Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer.

3.Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager and to the terminal/ computer.

4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on.

Note: You will not hear a power-up beep because the 3200 is factory defaulted to a USB connection. You must scan the IBM PC AT and Compatibles with CR suffix barcode on page 1-4 to enable keyboard wedge ability.

Verify the imager operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols in the back of this manual. The imager beeps once.

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Keyboard Wedge Connection

Scanning the barcode below allows operation of the 3200 as a keyboard wedge interface to an IBM PC AT with a U. S. keyboard.

If you programmed the imager for a different terminal interface and you want to change to an IBM PC AT and compatibles keyboard wedge interface, scan the barcode below.

Note: The following barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect barcode allows operation of the imager in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect barcode selects terminal ID 03, programs a carriage return (CR) suffix and turns on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-4).

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port

1.Turn off power to the terminal/computer.

2.Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager.

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Note: For the imager to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your type of terminal/computer.

3.Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the two screws to secure the connector to the port.

4.Connect the power supply and plug into an outlet.

5.Turn the terminal/computer power back on.

Note: You will not hear a power-up beep because the 3200 is factory defaulted to a USB connection. You must scan the RS-232 Interface barcode below to enable RS-232 ability.

All communication parameters between the imager and terminal must match for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol. Scanning the RS-232 interface barcode, programs the imager for an RS-232 interface at 38,400 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF.

RS-232 Interface

Refer to page 2-6 for additional RS-232 configuration settings.

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Reading Techniques

The imager has a bright red aiming beam that corresponds to its horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be centered horizontally over the barcode; it will not read if the aiming beam is in any other direction.

Good Technique								Bad Technique

Bad Technique

The best focus point for reading most code densities is about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the unit. To read a single barcode or multiple barcodes (on a page or on an object), hold the imager at an appropriate distance from the target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the barcode.

Resetting the Standard Product Defaults

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your imager, or you’ve changed some options and want the factory settings restored, scan the

Standard Product Default Settings barcode below.

Standard Product Default Settings

The Menu Commands starting on page 9-1 lists the factory default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).

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Terminal Interfaces

Terminal ID

If your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to Terminal ID, beginning on page 2-1 and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan the Terminal ID barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual to program the imager for your terminal ID. Scan Save to save your selection.

For example, an IBM AT terminal has a Terminal ID of 003. You would scan the Terminal ID barcode, then 0, 0, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then Save. If you make an error while scanning the digits (before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart, scan the Terminal ID barcode, scan the digits, and the Save code again.

Terminal ID

Save

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle your computer.

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Supported Terminals

Terminal	Model(s)	Terminal ID
RS-232 TTL		000
USB PC Keyboard		124 *
USB Mac Keyboard		125

* Factory default

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Keyboard Country

Scan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are supported, but need special care for countries other than the United States:

@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

* United States

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany/Austria

Great Britain

Italy

Norway

Spain

Switzerland

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Please refer to Hand Held Products website ( www.handheld.com) for complete keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Program Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Program Keyboard Country

Keyboard Style

This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock. Default = Regular.

Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.

* Regular

Caps Lock is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.

Caps Lock

Autocaps via NumLock barcode should be scanned in countries (e.g., Germany, France) where the Caps Lock key cannot be used to toggle Caps Lock. The NumLock option works similarly to the regular Auotcaps, but uses the NumLock key to retrieve the current state of the Caps Lock.

Autocaps via NumLock

Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

Emulate External Keyboard

Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power cycle your computer.

Keyboard Modifiers

This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and Turbo Mode.

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Control + ASCII Mode On: The imager sends key combinations for ASCII control characters for values 00-1F. Refer to Keyboard Function Relationships, page 7-1 for CTRL+ ASCII Values. Default = Off

Control + ASCII Mode On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

Automatic Direct Connect Mode: This selection can be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off

Automatic Direct

Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect

Mode Off

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RS-232 Baud Rate

Baud Rate sends the data from the imager to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the imager.

Default = 38,400.

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

* 38400

57,600

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RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

Data Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If an application requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and punctuation), select 7 data bits. For applications which require use of the full ASCII set, select 8 data bits per character. Default = 8.

Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1 or 2. Default = 1.

Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.

Default = None.

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

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RS-232 Handshaking

RS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between serially communicating devices. Default = RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF and ACK/ NAK Off.

RTS/CTS On

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

* XON/OFF Off

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

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Output

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

The beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning this option off, only turns off the beeper response to a good read indication. All error and menu beeps are still audible. Default = On.

* On

Off

Beeper Pitch – Good Read

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = Medium.

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (2550 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

Trigger Modes

Manual/Serial Trigger

Trigger

The following barcodes will allow you to use the reader in Manual Trigger mode (need to press the trigger to read) or Automatic Trigger mode (the beam is always on).

* Manual/Serial Trigger

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Automatic Trigger

The imager scans continuously at full power with illumination fully on.

Automatic Trigger

Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the imager can read the same barcode a second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the same barcode. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads at POS (point of sale). Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning is required. Default = Medium.

Reread Delay only works when in automatic trigger mode or presentation mode (see page 3-2).

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

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Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview

When a barcode is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer along with the barcode data. This group of barcode data and additional, user-defined data is called a “message string.” The selections in this section are used to build the user-defined data into the message string.

Prefix and Suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and after scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies, or only with specific symbologies. The following illustration shows the breakdown of a message string:

Prefix	Scanned Data	Suffix
1-11	variable length	1-11
alpha numeric		alpha numeric
characters		characters

Points to Keep In Mind

•It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter are only used if you wish to alter the default settings. Default prefix = None. Default suffix = None.

•A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all symbologies.

•You can add any prefix or suffix from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-2, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D.

•You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.

•Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output.

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To Add a Prefix or Suffix:

Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (page 4-3).

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in the Appendix A) for the symbology to which you want to apply the prefix or suffix. For example, for Code 128, Code ID is “j” and Hex ID is “6A”.

Step 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-2, for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.

Step 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.

Step 7. To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.

To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1.

To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C.

Note: To add a backslash (\) as in Step 7, you must scan 5C twice – once to create the leading backslash and then to create the backslash itself.

Step 8. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

Example: Add a Suffix to a specific symbology

To send a CR (carriage return)Suffix for UPC only:

Step 1. Scan Add Suffix.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in the Appendix A) for UPC.

Step 3. Scan 6, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-2, for the CR (carriage return).

Step 5. Scan 0, D from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Step 6. Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

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To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a symbology. When you Clear One Prefix (Suffix), the specific character you select is deleted from the symbology you want. When you Clear All Prefixes (Suffixes), all the prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.

Step 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in the Appendix A) for the symbology from which you want to clear the prefix or suffix.

Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.

Your change is automatically saved.

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies

Scan the following barcode if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all symbologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a carriage return suffix for all symbologies.

Add CR Suffix

All Symbologies

Prefix Selections

Add Prefix

Clear One Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

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Suffix Selections

Add Suffix

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data, the imager transmits the function code to the terminal. Charts of these function codes are provided in Supported Interface Keys starting on page 7-3. When the imager is in keyboard wedge mode, the scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted. Default = Enable.

* Enable

Disable

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays

Some terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly. Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of data, increasing data integrity.

Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99 steps (of 5 ms each) for a range of 0-495 ms.

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