LeCroy WaveStation 2052, WaveStation 2012, WaveStation 2022 Operator's Manual

Operator’s

Manual

WaveStation

Function/Arbitrary

Waveform Generator

WaveStation

Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

March, 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ........................................................................ 6

Contact LeCroy for Support ........................................... 6

Thank You ...................................................................... 7

Package Contents ............................................................ 8

Safety Requirements ....................................................... 8

Safety Symbols ............................................................... 8

Operating Environment ............................................... 10

Cooling ......................................................................... 11

AC Power Source.......................................................... 11

Power Consumption .................................................... 11

Calibration.................................................................... 11

Cleaning ....................................................................... 11

Abnormal Conditions ................................................... 11

Hardware and I/O ......................................................... 12

Adjusting the Handle ................................................... 12

Front Panel ................................................................... 13

Back Panel .................................................................... 14

Getting Started with WaveStation ................................. 15

The WaveStation Interface .......................................... 15

Waveform Types and Default Parameters .................. 21

Initial Function Settings ............................................... 22

Waveform Signal Conditioning Buttons ...................... 22

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Buttons ......................... 23

Main Waveform Buttons ............................................. 23

Waveform Signal Conditioning Function Buttons ....... 23

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Function Buttons .......... 24

Digital Input Front Panel Controls ............................... 27

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Creating Waveforms ..................................................... 27

Creating Waveforms Overview .................................... 27

Creating a Sine Wave ................................................... 28

Frequency/Period......................................................... 28

Amplitude/HLevel ........................................................ 29

Offset/LLevel ................................................................ 30

Phase/EqPhase ............................................................. 31

Creating a Square Wave ............................................... 31

Duty Cycle .................................................................... 32

Creating a Ramp Wave ................................................. 33

Symmetry ..................................................................... 34

Creating a Pulse Wave ................................................. 34

PulWidth/Duty ............................................................. 35

Delay............................................................................. 36

Creating a Noise Wave ................................................. 36

Variance/Mean ............................................................ 37

Creating an Arbitrary Waveform .................................. 37

Load Wform ................................................................. 38

Generating Modulated Waveforms ............................... 41

Generating Sweep Waveforms ...................................... 47

Generating Burst Waveforms ........................................ 51

Save/Recall ................................................................... 56

Save/Recall Overview ................................................... 56

Main Save/Recall Operations ....................................... 57

Operation Menu Selections and Parameters ............... 58

Utility ........................................................................... 62

Utility Overview............................................................ 62

Main Utility Operations ................................................ 62

Common Util Menu Controls and Considerations ....... 62

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Utility Operation Menu Selections and Parameters .... 63

Restoring the Default Settings ..................................... 73

Using WaveStation Help ................................................ 75

Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC 76

The USB-GPIB Adapter ................................................. 76

Connecting Your Adapter ............................................ 77

WaveStation PC Software.............................................. 78

WaveStation PC Software Overview ............................ 78

Installing the WaveStation PC Drivers and Software ... 79

Making the WaveStation - PC Software Connection ... 80

Reference ..................................................................... 89

Specifications ............................................................... 89

CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................... 89

CE Declaration of Conformity ...................................... 89

China RoHS Compliance ............................................... 91

China RoHS Compliance (English Version) ................... 92

Contact LeCroy for Support ......................................... 93

Index ............................................................................ 96

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a LeCroy WaveStation.

The WaveStation is a function/arbitrary waveform generator that allows you to customize settings on waveforms you create while seeing them graphically at the same time. Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76) is possible, and you can even transfer waveforms to and from your WaveStation using the WaveStation PC Software. See WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 78).

This WaveStation Operator's Manual covers how to use the following models and their system requirements:

 WaveStation 2012 10 MHz  WaveStation 2022 25 MHz  WaveStation 2052 50 MHz

This material is organized in the following manner:

1. Package Contents and Safety Requirements are first provided along with the

Hardware and I/O Section familiarize you with the WaveStation hardware.

2. The Getting Started with WaveStation section provides explanations of the

interface and a general overview of the standard controls on the front panel and how they correspond with the screen displays.

3. Sections then provide more detail covering the creation of Waveform Types,

Modulated Waveforms, Sweep Waveforms, and Burst Waveforms. Additional sections explain how to use Save/Recall, Utility, and Help sections.

4. Another section explains how to Control WaveStation with USB-GPIB (using the

The USB-GPIB Adapter) and/or USBTMC.

5. As previously mentioned, we then show you how to use the WaveStation

Software to send and receive waveforms over a PC connection with your WaveStation.

6. Finally a Reference section is provided for details on where to find regularly

updated Specifications and other details.

Contact LeCroy for Support

When your WaveStation is delivered, verify that all items on the packing list or invoice copy have shipped correctly. Contact your nearest LeCroy customer service center or national distributor if anything is missing or damaged. If you do not contact us immediately, we cannot be responsible for replacement. If you have any problems with your product, please Contact LeCroy for Support (on page 93).

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Thank You

We truly hope these materials provide increased comprehension when using LeCroy's fine products.

Sincerely,

David C. Graef

LeCroy Corporation Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

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Package Contents

The standard WaveStation package includes the following:

 WaveStation Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator  Power Cord  Standard USB 2.0 Type A to Type B Cable, 1 m  USB to GPIB Converter Cable  WaveStation Operator's Manual  Performance/Calibration Certificate  Installation CD containing the WaveStation PC Software  Product Registration Card

Safety Requirements

This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this section.

Safety Symbols

Where the following symbols appear on the instrument's front or rear panels, or in this manual, they alert you to important safety considerations.

This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.

This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.

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This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.

This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis connection.

This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.

This symbol is used to denote Power. It is located on the front panel and denotes Power On/Off status of the instrument.

CAUTION

The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.

WARNING

The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.

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CAT I

Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the instrument front panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.

Operating Environment

The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry environment. Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters:

Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% (non-condensing) for

temperatures up to 30 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C.

Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) at or below 30 °C.

Note: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken

into account when assessing the ambient temperature.

WARNING

The instrument must not be operated in explosive, dusty, or wet atmospheres.

CAUTION

Do not exceed the maximum specified front panel terminal voltage levels. Refer to Specifications for more details.

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Cooling

The instrument relies on forced air cooling with an internal fan and ventilation openings. Care must be taken to avoid restricting the airflow around the apertures (fan holes) at the side of the instrument.

CAUTION

Do not allow any foreign matter to enter the instrument through the ventilation holes, etc.

AC Power Source

100-240 VAC (±10%) at 50/60 Hz (±5%) or 100-120 VAC at 400 Hz (±5%)

Automatic AC voltage selection

No manual voltage selection is required because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage.

Power Consumption

50 VA (50 W) Max

WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard

Only use the power cord provided with your instrument.

Calibration

The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified personnel only.

Cleaning

Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument.

Abnormal Conditions

Operate the instrument only as intended by the manufacturer.

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If you suspect the instrument's protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any unintended operation.

The instrument's protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses.

Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.

WARNING

Any use of the instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the instrument's safety protection.

Hardware and I/O

Adjusting the Handle

The construction of the handle on your WaveStation can be adjusted to bridge the front panel and fully-support the weight of the generator during transport.

Note: Adjust the while gently pulling outward on the two arms where they attach to the sides of your WaveStation.

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You can also move the handle into a tucked position under the generator for different viewing positions.

Front Panel

Numbered callouts on this image correspond with the following descriptions.

1. Power Button

2. USB Connector - USB 2.0 connector which is used for making USB-

GPIB or Memory Stick connections as explained in Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76) and Main Save/Recall Operations (on page 57), respectively.

3. LCD Display

4. Display Menu Operation Buttons

5. Waveform Buttons - These buttons control the selection of

Waveform Types and Default Parameters (on page 21).

6. Number Buttons

7. Function Buttons - When pressed, these buttons setup

corresponding Initial Function Settings (on page 22).

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Specifically, the top three buttons are Waveform Signal Conditioning buttons and apply Mod, Sweep, or Burst functions to the waveform you've selected. Meanwhile, the lower three, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help, are for various WaveStation tools and configurations along with some Help information.

8. BNC Channel Outputs and Corresponding Control Buttons - The

buttons above the BNC connectors control the activation/deactivation of corresponding channel outputs.

9. Direction Buttons

10. Adjustment Control Knob

Note: When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page 23).

Back Panel

Numbered callouts on this image correspond with the following descriptions.

1. Input and Output BNC Connectors - Four BNC Connectors provide

10 MHz In, Modulation In, Synch Out, Ext Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst Out.

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2. USB Connector - USB 2.0 connector which is used for making

USBRAW or USBTMC connections as explained in WaveStation PC Software Overview (on page 78) and Controlling WaveStation with USB-GPIB and/or USBTMC (on page 76), respectively.

3. Ground Connector

4. AC Power Connector

Getting Started with WaveStation

The WaveStation Interface

Numbered callouts on this image of the WaveStation interface correspond with the following descriptions.

Note: The default signal is a Sine wave as each channel tab and in the upper-right corner of the display show.

1. Channel Tabs - The channel tabs display the currently chosen

Waveform or Function type and, when selected, show their corresponding Display and Detail dialog.

2. Display Dialog - Shows a rendered waveform or modulated

waveform display of your generated signal and some additional waveform details .

3. Detail Dialog - Shows even more data regarding specific

parameters for your selected Waveform or Function.

4. Waveform/Function Type Indicator - When using the Waveform

buttons, shows the waveform type for the corresponding waveform channel selected.

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Waveform types include Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, and Arb. When using the Function buttons, shows the selected function from Modulate, Sweep, Burst, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help.

5. Operation Menu - This menu changes based on the selected

Waveform or Function chosen. Refer to more detailed corresponding coverage later in this manual for more information.

Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections

Specific waveform types may be used as carrier waveforms for specific functions as explained in Initial Function Settings (on page 22).

Note: Default values for most modulated waveform parameters may be set using certain options available from the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on page 62).

Subsequent sections go into more detail when using specific Waveform and Function buttons and adjusting specific parameters - all of which vary based on the specific waveform, function, and/or carrier waveform selections made. This particular topic covers some common navigation, parameter adjustments, and making selections when using the WaveStation interfaces.

1. Typically, the first step when using interfaces is to make specific

Waveform or Function button selections on the Front Panel (on page 13) in order to make specific parameter adjustments or other selections.

Note: If you've selected a Function button, you now choose a desired carrier waveform type using the Display Menu

Operation buttons. The waveform is shown on the Waveform Display.

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2. At this point, the Display Menu Operation buttons are used to

select applicable parameters and make adjustments as desired. The operation menu's currently selected parameter is shown in white.

While navigating, you'll come across the following interfaces and button type combinations.

 First/Second Press Shared Buttons - A good portion of the

operation buttons control two separate parameters. Operation buttons controlling two parameters have additional, lighter shaded control labels on them; press the button once to adjust the top control parameter; twice to adjust the bottom one. Second operation button press parameters are shown in reverse color on some interface dialogs to provide a visual indication as to which parameter is being adjusted.

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 Parameter Label and Selection Display Button - However,

some parameters look like they're first/second press shared buttons, and really are not. Instead, the parameter title is shown in the top portion and the lower portion displays the particular parameter selection as the following Shape parameter shows.

 Additional Menus - Operation menus containing more

parameters than the ones showing on the first menu have a 1/X ↓ final selection. The additional menu(s) therefore have a 2/X ↑ first selection. Press the adjacent operation button to navigate additional menu(s) and parameter(s) as desired.

3. Making the actual parameter adjustments or other selection is

made a few different ways. Most are done by selecting a specific parameter using a corresponding operation menu button, changing the value or selection using Digital Input Front Panel

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Controls (on page 27), and then pressing the same corresponding operation menu button again to preserve the adjustment/selection. The only variation includes where the

interface shows the adjustment/selection choices.

 Inside the Operation Menu - Some adjustment/selection

choices are shown right on the Operation menu.

 On the Display Dialog - Some adjustment/selection choices

are shown right on the Display dialog.

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 On the Detail Dialog - Some adjustment/selection choices

are shown right on the Detail dialog.

 On the Browser Display Dialog - Some interfaces are

provided using file explorer-like screens for saving and recalling a variety of folders and file types.

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Waveform Types and Default Parameters

Provided your WaveStation is powered on, a single waveform type is always selected and only one waveform type is selected at a time. Each waveform type (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, and Arb) contains default parameters when initially selected.

Note: When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page 23).

Select waveform types by pressing the corresponding waveform button on the Front Panel (on page 13).

1. Sine - The default Sine waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude and a 0V dc offset. The WaveStation can produce 1 μHz

up to 50 MHz (WaveStation 2052) Sine waves.

2. Square - The default Square waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency,

4.0 Vpp amplitude, 0V dc offset with a 50% duty cycle. The

WaveStation can produce 1 μHz to 25 MHz with variable duty

cycle Square waves.

3. Ramp - The default Ramp waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0

Vpp amplitude, 0V dc offset with a 50% symmetry. The

WaveStation can produce 1 μHz to 300 kHz with variable

symmetry Ramp waves.

4. Pulse - The default Pulse waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0

Vpp amplitude, 0V dc offset, 200 μs pulse width. The WaveStation can produce 500 μHz to 5 MHz with variable pulse width and delay

Pulse waves.

5. Noise - The default Noise waveform is set to 2.0V Variance and 10

mV Mean. The WaveStation can produce signal bandwidth up to 50 MHz for Noise waves.

6. Arb - The default Arb waveform is set to 1 kHz frequency, 4.0 Vpp

amplitude and 0mV dc offset. The WaveStation can produce repeatable arbitrary waveform signals with a 16K point maximum and a 5 MHz frequency.

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Initial Function Settings

Each function (Modulate, Sweep, Burst, Save/Recall, Utility, and Help) contains default settings when initially selected.

Note: When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page 23).

Select a function by pressing the corresponding function button on the Front Panel (on page 13).

Waveform Signal Conditioning Buttons

 Modulate - Press the Mod button and the modulated waveforms

you've created using the WaveStation are generated. Waveforms are modulated using AM, FM, ASK, FSK, and PM.

Note: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be modulated, while Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot.

 Sweep - Press the Sweep button and the WaveStation produces a

signal with variable frequencies.

Note: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be swept, while Pulse, Noise, and DC cannot.

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 Burst - Press the Burst button and the waveforms you've created

using the WaveStation are generated for either N-Cycle Burst (a specified number of waveform cycles) or Gated Burst (controlled by an external gated signal).

Note: Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb waveforms may be set to an N-Cycle Burst, while Noise is the only waveform type available for a Gated Burst.

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Buttons

 Save/Recall - Press the Save/Recall button to store or arrange

waveform data either on the WaveStation itself or on an external memory device. This function is also used for retrieving data previously stored on internal or external memory as well.

 Utility - Press the Utility button to set Auxiliary System Functions,

Output Parameters, Interface Settings, and to View System Setting Information.

 Help - Press the Help button and the WaveStation help system is

pertaining to the current function or operation is shown.

Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons

When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function Front Panel (on page 13) buttons.

Main Waveform Buttons

As mentioned in Waveform Types and Default Parameters (on page 21), provided your WaveStation is powered on, a single waveform type is always selected and only one waveform type is selected at a time.

Waveform Signal Conditioning Function Buttons

As mentioned in Initial Function Settings (on page 22), you apply one of the three signal conditioning function buttons to your selected waveform type for specific Mod, Sweep, or Burst functionality.

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Menus are therefore displayed in a prioritized order of Waveform Type (one of which is always selected) and a second level of Mod, Sweep, or

Burst (one of the three at a time). However, it is not mandatory to apply Mod, Sweep, or Burst functionality to your selected waveform.

Therefore, a second press of the Mod, Sweep, or Burst button turns the LED and function off to reveal the originally selected waveform type menu.

The menu behavior/relationship looks like the following:

Save/Recall, Utility, and Help Function Buttons

Also mentioned in Initial Function Settings (on page 22), while the waveform type and an optional signal conditioning function is (or is not) applied to your signal, you can also use one of the Save/Recall, Utility, or Help function buttons.

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So, at any given time, you can press the Save/Recall, Utility, or Help function button, and the corresponding menu is shown. Similar to Mod, Sweep, or Burst these buttons are optional and a second press turns off their corresponding LED and function to reveal either the the Mod, Sweep, or Burst menu if applied to the selected waveform, otherwise, the selected waveform type menu is shown.

The menu behavior/relationship looks like the following:

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Digital Input Front Panel Controls

Three sets of buttons - The Number Buttons, The Direction Buttons, and the Adjustment Control Knob - all provide unique means to provide digital input from the Front Panel (on page 13) in the following ways:

1. The Number Buttons are used to set parameter and input values.

2. Up and Down Direction Buttons select through different

parameters while the Left and Right ones are used to decrease/increase, respectively, preset value increments for a selected parameter. Also used to navigate the Path, Folder, File sections of the Browser display dialog in Main Save/Recall

Operations (on page 57).

TIP: Combine Number and Direction buttons to edit a parameter

by using the left direction button to more the cursor backward and delete or change values entered using the number buttons.

3. The Adjustment Control Knob allows you to decrease/increase

more precise value increments for a selected parameter or select items from listings when by turning the knob counterclockwise/clockwise, respectively.

Creating Waveforms

Creating Waveforms Overview

The first step in creating your waveform is to press the corresponding

Waveform button on the Front Panel.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

 When using WaveStation (or any signal generator) it's important

to understand the relationship between the Main Waveform Type buttons, the Waveform Signal Conditioning function buttons, and the Save/Recall, Utility, and Help function buttons. See Combined Use of Waveform, Function, and Configuration Buttons (on page

23).

 Default values for many controls can be set using certain options

available on the Utility menu. Learn more in Main Utility Operations (on page 62).

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This section covers details around creating waveforms and making specific adjustment/selection parameter choices - all of which vary based on the specific waveform selection made.

For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16).

Creating a Sine Wave

When first pressing this waveform button on the Front Panel, the WaveStation shows the Sine Operation menu and corresponding Display and Detail dialogs.

Press adjacent Operation buttons and use the Digital Input Front Panel Controls (on page 27) to make specific adjustment/selection parameter choices. For more information on getting to this point, see Navigating Interfaces, Adjusting Parameters, and Making Selections (on page 16).

Sine Operation menu selections and parameters include

Frequency/Period, Amplitude/HLevel, Offset/LLevel, Phase, and Duty Cycle as explained in the remainder of this topic.

Frequency/Period

With the Sine waveform and the Frequency/Period operation button pressed once to select Frequency, a Sine waveform is shown on the Waveform Display and the Frequency is shown on the Waveform Detail

dialog.

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