PATLITE BDV User Manual

4235-A-en

Voice Annunciator

Instruction Manual

[ TYPE : BDV ]

Thank you very much for purchasing the MP3 Voice
Annunciator. Please read these instructions carefully before installation, maintenance
and repair. Store this manual in a safe place for future reference. If you have any
questions regarding this product, please contact our PATLITE Sales Representatives.

Notice for Safe Operation

In order to prevent any damage to the user and other personnel or to assets,
note the following:

■ The warning indications are divided into the following classes according to the degree of danger

or damage incurred when the warning is not taken into consideration and the product is not
correctly used.

WARNING

CAUTION

PLEASE

NOTE

1. To operate this product properly, observe the following:

WARNING

●

Be sure the power is disconnected before wiring or installing this product. Possibility of electric
shock may occur.

● Do not disassemble or modify this product. Possibility of fire or electric shock may occur. If

repair is needed, refer to [8. Before Requesting Repair]. For questions concerning our product
or for when repair is necessary, refer to the end of this document for contacting your nearest
PATLITE Sales Representative.

● Be careful not to miswire this product. Possible miswiring can cause product failure or fire.

● Be sure to stay within the operating voltage range. Possibility of fire, failure or malfunction may

occur.

● Request the installation and wiring be performed by a professional contractor. Otherwise, there

is the possibility that fire, electric shock or falling from high places may result.

CAUTION

●

To protect the power supply and other internal circuitry, be sure to connect an external fuse.

●

Do not install the product in a location where vibrations exceeding the specifications exist. If

installing where vibrations do exist, install the product in the upright position to prevent the risk of
product detaching and it falling, causing injury to a passer-by, etc.

Contrary to Warnings and Cautions indicated in this document, product failure due to mishandling,
dissasembly, modifications or natural disasters, etc. is not covered by any Warranty. Moreover,
avoid any applications outside those indicated in this document.

PLEASE

● Do not use in an environment exposing strong radio waves or inductance noise. Noise may

be induced from the speaker horn causing malfunction or failure.

● Do not use in an environment where corrosive gas is present. Possible cause of failure may

occur.

● To prevent damage from static electricity, touch hands or other body parts to metals or an

earth ground to discharge the body from static charge before handling static sensitive parts,
such as the SD Card.

● Use the recommended torque when attaching parts for installation, etc.

● When this product is used for security purposes, it should be inspected daily. In case a

malfunction should occur, it is recommended that you use this product together with other

security products.

● Do not misplace parts, such as the terminal cover or front plate, while perfoming maintenance

or repair of the product to prevent possible damage.

- Caution on copyright ­Work that was recorded or copied from music CDs or other media used in public
places may infringe upon copyrights and law enforcement may be imposed.
When using a work that was recorded or copied from music CDs or other media, be
sure to obtain permission from the author.
In addition, copyright of audio/music data distributed or sold by PATLITE Corporation
belongs to PATLITE.
It is strictly prohibited to copy/reprint whole or partial contents of audio/music data
belonging to PATLITE Corporation, or to transfer/sell such material on computer
networks etc., without permission of the rightful holder.

2. Model Number Configuration

Indicates an imminently dangerous condition : Failure to follow the instructions
may lead to death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially dangerous condition: Failure to follow the instructions
may lead to slight injury or property damage.

Indicates something to observe before using this product. The disregard to this
indication may lead to product malfunction or failure.

Notice regarding supplementary information or convenient explanation is
indicated.

BDV - 15 K F - J

■Rated Voltage
　J: 12-24V DC
　K: 100V/220V AC

■Body Color
　J :Ivory White
　K :Dark Gray

Install the product in accordance to the procedure below:

①

②

③ Confirm that the product and the mounting angles are installed properly.

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● Request the installation and wiring be performed by a professional contractor. Otherwise, there

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3. Part Names

【Front Side】

Front Panel

Operation Mode

Switch

Air Vents

Slot-waterproof

【Rear Side】

Case

Terminal Block

(M3×6 Screw)

Packing

Front Cover (M3X6)

Mounting Screw

Card Slot

Terminal Cover

Volume

Front Cover

Mounting Angle

(Accessory)

SD Card

Model：SDV-128P
(Sold Separately)

※ PATLITE Corporation is a member of

the SD card Association.

4. Installation

Drill mounting holes on a mounting surface (Board Thickness: 1mm - 10mm) with enough space

for the mounting angle. (Refer to the “Mounting Dimension Diagram” below)

Insert the product through the front (a) of the mounting surface. Attach the mounting angles (b)

included with the product into the slots on the side of the product. Then tighten the screws (c) for
the mounting angle. (Recommended Torque: 0.7±0.1N・m)

Mounting Surface

(104mm)

+0.7
0

□68　 mm

Mounting Dimension Diagram

※ The installation dimension

conforms to IEC-61554 (DIN-43700).

WARNING

Be sure the power is disconnected before wiring or installing this product. Possibility of electric

shock may occur.

is the possibility that fire, electric shock or falling from high places may result.

CAUTION

Ensure the installation surface is sufficient enough to handle the weight of the product, and

where there is less vibration. Also, do not install onto a vehicle. Failure to comply will lead to
injury or damage to the product.

Be sure to attach with both mounting angles, and fasten them only with the recommended

tightening torque. Failure to comply will lead to injury or damage to the product.

PLEASE

Install where adequate space is available for the mounting angle when choosing a mounting

location.

Install the product on a flat surface with no uneven surfaces. Failure to comply will weaken its

resistance to water and dust.

To prevent the product from falling in places where vibration may be generated, apply thread

locking adhesive, etc., to the mounting angle screws and periodically check it.

When installing in high places, choose a location which is accessible by a scaffold, ladder, etc.,
for repairs.
When operating the product by controlling the power ON/OFF, be sure to include a switch by
which the power supply can be easily cut near the main power for safety.

NOTE

●

Depending on the material quality and thickness of installation surface and volume, the
product may resonate and cause an oscillating sound.

the clamp face.

(Board Thickness: 1mm to 10mm)

Mounting

Angle

Take measurements to reinforce

(a)

(b)

(c)

5. Wiring

Remove the terminal cover prior to wiring the product. Reinstall the terminal cover after
the wiring is completed.

●

When wiring to external contacts for the signal line, use non-voltage contacts such as a relay,

switch or an NPN open collector circuit. Refer to Chart 2 below for contact capacity.

● Use the recommended torque (0.3N・m) when tightening the terminal screws.

■ Wiring Examples:

● BDV-15KF

● BDV-15JF

Chart 1. Signal Line Specifications

Non-voltage Contact Circuit

External Contact External Contact

Wire for NPN transistor
as indicated below

CH4

CH3

CH2

CH1

COM

Wire for NPN transistor
as indicated below

CH4

CH3

CH2

CH1

COM

NPN Open Collector Circuit

BDV

7mA

←

Signal Line

15V 15V

COM

7mA

←

BDV

Signal Line

COM

Fuse

250V 0.5A

Fuse

125V 0.5A

※ Do not connect the 100VAC and 220VAC to

the power supply simultaneously.
Failure to comply will damage the product.

※ Do not supply power to the signal lines.

Failure to comply will damage the product.

Unused

Fuse

125V 0.5A

Chart2. Contact Capacity

Current Capacity

Withstanding Voltage

Leakage Current

“ON” Voltage (V

220V AC

100V AC

12V DC
24V DC

10mA or more

20V DC or more

0.1mA or less
1V or less

)

sat

WARNING

●

Ensure the power has been disconnected before wiring. Possible electric shock may occur.

●

Ensure the wiring is correct before connecting the power. Miswiring may result in failure or

product damage.

CAUTION

● To protect the power supply and other internal circuitry, be sure to connect an external fuse.

● Tighten the terminal screws with the recommended torque of 0.3N・m. Failure to

comply will cause risk of damage by short-circuiting if wiring comes off.

PLEASE

●

Confirm that polarities and rated voltages are correct before connecting the power supply.

●

To countermeasure against interference noise, make wiring as short as possible and use

shielded wires whenever possible. In addition, separate any signal lines which pass along
high voltage cables or is susceptible to receive induction noises. Interference may influence
signal inputs and cause product malfunction.

●

If a non-voltage contact, such as a relay or switch etc., is used for the power supply line,

consider inrush current capacity when selecting the contact. If the capacity is insufficient, it
will cause pitting or welding of the contacts, causing malfunction.

●

Use M3 ring terminals with insulated coating when wiring to the　terminal block to prevent

shorting any wire.

Recommended M3 Ring Terminal: N1.25-3 (Conforms to the RoHS

Directive)

NOTE

● If the power supply or signal lines are switched on simultaneously from multiple units,

their playback may not start at the same time.

● If the 0V terminal of the BDV-15JF is connected to the terminal COM, the influence

of interference is greatly increased.

6. How to Operate

6-1. Front Cover Access

Follow the procedure below to open or close the front cover
when performing tasks such as accessing the SD Card Slot,
Mode Selection Switch or adjusting the volume.

① Remove the Front Cover (M3×6) Mounting Screw.
② Pull the Front Cover section (”Part A” in the figure to the

right) lightly with finger and slide it downward.

③

Remove the Slot-waterproof Packing when using an SD card.

④ Repeat steps ➀ to ➂ in the opposite order to close the

Front Cover.
(Recommended Tightening Torque: 0.3N・m)

Operation

Mode Switch

Card Slot

Volume

Slot-waterproof

Packing

Part A

Front Cover (M3X6)

Mounting Screw

Front Cover

NOTE

●

Attach the Slot-waterproof Packing securely. Failure to comply will weaken its resistance to

water and dust.

●

Fasten the front cover mounting screw with the recommended fastening torque. Failure to

comply will result in risk of damaging threads from overtorque and/or the screw falling out.

6-2. Playback Mode Selection

One of the following play modes indicated below can be selected by the Operation

Mode Switch.

[Factory Default Settings]

When up to 4 messages are registered, the Play Mode is
set to A.
When more than 4 messages are registered, the Play
Mode is set to B.
Use a flat-head screwdriver with the blade thickness of

1.0mm or thinner for turning the switch.

□ Selecting Play Mode

① Change the operation mode switch to the desired play mode.

Selecting modes I,J,K,L,M,N,O and P will activate the test mode.

② Reboot the product by re-inserting the power or by inserting the SD Card. It is

possible to reboot when the SD card is inserted, when after insertion an alarm
sound will indicate the information was read.

③ Confirm the desired playback mode was selected by playing the message from

each channel.

Playback Mode (Operation Mode Switch Setting)

Bit Input

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

-

P

Mode

Binary Input

Mode

Bit Input Sound

Reduction Mode

Binary Input Sound

Reduction Mode

Bit Input Interrupt

Playback Mode

Binary Input Interrupt

Playback Mode

Bit Input Hold

Playback Mode

Binary Input Hold

Playback Mode

Test Mode

* Refer to“6.5 Message Playback” for the operation of each mode.

A maximum of 4 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4

A maximum of 15 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4

A maximum of 3 messages can be used from CH1 toCH3.
When an input is applied to CH4, the volume decrease by 10dB.

A maximum of 7 messages can be used from CH1 toCH3.
When an input is applied to CH4, the volume decrease by 10dB.

A maximum of 4 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4.
If an input is applied while a message is in playback, the mesage
playing will stop and resume after the interrupted message ends.

A maximum of 15 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4.
If an input is applied while a message is in playback, the mesage
playing will stop and resume after the interrupted message ends.
A maximum of 4 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4.
While the input is held on, the message will playback. When the
input is released, the mesage playback will stop.

A maximum of 15 messages can be used from CH1 toCH4.
While the input is held on, the message will playback. When the
input is released, the mesage playback will stop.

Message number 1 will playback if selected from I to P.
To end the test mode, return switch back to any other mode.

PLEASE

● Make sure that there is no misalignment when

changing the operation mode switch selection.　 If
a misalignment occurs as shown in the figure on
the right, the selected play mode may not play.

6-3. Message Rewriting

By using our PATLITE Playlist Editor (download from our homepage is possible without
extra charge), an SD card (Model: SDV-128P sold separately), and an MP3 sound
editing tool, the message can be rewritten. The maximum playback time for this product
is 63 seconds (at a rate of 64kbit/s, Fs=44.1kHz and internal memory size of 504Kb).
Refer to the “Help” section of the corresponding software for the procedure to create the
MP3 Data and storing it onto an SD Card.

Message Rewriting Procedure:
① Turn on the power to the product and verify that neither the “COM” nor “CH” inputs are

short-circuited.

* The message rewriting cannot be done during voice playback or in

the test mode.

② After opening the front cover and inserting the SD Card from which

the playlist and message data are to be written, a high-low beep will
sound to indicate rewriting has begun.

③ When a short beep sounds, it indicates the rewriting

sequence is completed, and the SD Card can be

SD Card

removed.

* Rewriting should be completed within 60 seconds. The rewriting

is not successfully completed if beeping sounds other than
indicated above are heard, or when there is no response (See
Section “8. Before Requesting Repair”).
In addition, if the volume has been minimized, the beeping sounds

Card Slot

cannot be heard.

PLEASE

●

Optional SDV-128P type should be used for the SD card. Using other SD cards is not

guaranteed for proper operation.

●

When formatting an SD card, please use the FAT16 format.

●

To prevent the possibility of damage to the product or SD card, please beware of the

following.

・

When inserting the SD card in the card slot, be careful of the direction of the SD card.

・

Do not forcibly insert the SD card into the card slot.

・

Do not operate the product with the SD card inserted.

・

Avoid any foreign substances from entering the card slot.

1mm

6-4. Volume Adjustment

Increase

Volume

Decrease

Volume

The sound level can be adjusted by the volume control.
Use a flat-head screwdriver with a blade width of 1.0mm or
thinner for turing the volume control.

1mm

PLEASE

●

Turn the volume control lightly, a torque over 0.3N・m can damage the volume control.

NOTE

● As the sound increases, the possibiliy of distortion may also occur.

● Due to environmental conditions and tolerances. the volume may not be at zero sound

level.

● The volume is turned half-way at the factory prior to shipment.

6-5. Message Playback

Turn the product on and short-circuit the signal line to the common line to for operation.

・ Short-circuit the signal wire to common for 100ms or more
・ When controlling this product via the power supply, the start-up takes about 500ms

before the sound can play back.

・ The input timing for all modes and all the CH inputs are the same for when playing back

messages. 　Please refer to the Input Timing Chart below for operation.

・ When two or more signal wires are short-circuited at the same time to the common lines

for bit input, the higher channel takes priority (bit input only).

(Pulse input).

Priority Input Order： CH4＞CH3＞CH2＞CH1

Input Timing CH (Bit)

Input Held

100ms or more

CH

Input

Sound
Playback

After an input is held for at least 100ms, any
other channel input is not accepted until the
message ends.

100ms

Time Delay

About 300ms

Input Stablized

Input Timing CH (Binary)

within 5ms

Input Held

100ms or more

CH

Input2

Input Held

100ms or more

CH

Input1

Sound
Playback

Input a binary channel within 5ms, and hold for
100ms or more. other binary channel
are not accepted until the message ends.

Time Delay

About 300ms

Binary Input

Stablized

100ms

Input Stablized

inputs

NOTE

● Although a pop noise may occur when the playback is controlled via the power supply or

playback start and finish, it is not an indication of failure.

● Even when starting two or more units simultaneously, a lag will occur during message

playback.

6-5-1. Bit Input Mode (Operation Mode Switch: A)

If signal wires from CH1 to CH4 are short-circuited to the common, the message of the
selected channel will play back.

Signal Input Timing Chart (Bit Input)

CH4

CH3

Signal

CH2

Input

CH1

Message No.

6-5-2. Binary Input Mode (

If signal wires from CH1 to CH4 are short-circuited to the common, the message
corresponding to the binary input conversion table will be played back.
(Refet to the “Binary Input Table”)

Signal Input Timing Chart (Binary Input)

Signal

Input

Message No.

Message

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

※ A”1” in the table refers to the short-circuit of the signal line to the common line.

No.2 No.4 No.3 No.4 No.3 No.3

Operation Mode Switch

CH4

CH3
CH2

CH1

No.15 No.5 No.1 No.1 No.3

Binary Input Table

CH2

CH1

CH3 CH4

1

0

0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

1

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

1

: B)

Message

No.

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

CH1

CH2

CH3 CH4

1

0

0

1
0
1
0
1
0
1

1

1

0

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

6-5-3. Bit Input Sound Reduction Mode (

Operation Mode Switch

: C)

CH1 to 3 corresponds to Bit Inputs. CH4 Input reduces the volume by 10dB.

・ CH4 has no input priority.
・

When multiple messages are entered during playback, the next message will be reduced.

・ In some cases, the message will be reduced by 10dB during playback.

Sound Reduction Timing Chart (Bit Input)

Input Timing

CH4 Input

(Sound Reduction)

CH Input

Sound

Playback

300ms

100ms or more

300ms

or more

Sound

Reduction

CH4

Sound

Reduction

CH3

Signal

CH2

Input

CH1

Message No.

Sound
Reduction

No.3

Sound
Reduction

No.2

Sound
Reduction

No.2

Sound
Reduction

No.2

Sound
Reduction

No.3

No.3

6-5-4. Binary Input Sound Reduction Mode (Operation Mode Switch: D)

CH1 to 3 corresponds to Binary Inputs. CH4 Input reduces the volume by 10dB.

・ CH4 has no input priority.
・

When multiple messages are entered during playback, the next message will be reduced.

・ In some cases, the message will by reduced by 10dB during playback.

Sound Reduction Timing Chart (Binary Input)

Input Timing

CH4

Sound

Reduction

CH3

Refer to Sec. 6-5-3 “Bit Input
Sound Reduction Mode”

Signal

Input

CH2

CH1

Sound

Sound

Sound

Sound

Sound

Message No.

Reduction

No.7

Reduction

No.4

Reduction

No.5

Reduction

No.4

Reduction

No.6

No.6 No.6

6-5-5. Bit Input Interrupt Playback Mode (Operation Mode Switch: E)

When one of the signal wires from CH1 to CH4 are entered for a bit input and an input
message is entered during message playback, the message will interrupt the message

being played.

・ Even if the input is held down, the message playback will be reproduced only once.
・ There is no Priority Input Order

Interrupt Playback Timing Chart (Bit Input)

CH2

Input

CH1

Input

Sound

Playback

Input Timing

No.2 No.1

600ms or less

CH4
CH3

Signal

Input

CH2
CH1

Message No.

No.4 No.4

No.2

No.2 No.3 No.1

[　　] Indicates an interrupted message

6-5-6. Binary Input Interrupt Playback Mode (Operation Mode Switch: F)

When one of the signal wires from CH1 to CH4 for a binary input are entered and an
input message is entered during message playback, the message will interrupt the

message being played.

・ Even if the input is held down, the message playback will be reproduced only once.
・ There is no Priority Input Order

Interrupt Playback Timing Chart (Binary Input)

Input Timing

CH2

Input

No.2

CH1

Input
Sound

Playback

No.3

600ms or less

6-5-7. Bit Input Hold Playback Mode (O

If the signal wires from CH1 to CH4 for a bit input are held when short-circuited to
common, the message will repeat until the signal wire is removed from common.
・ Once the input is lost, the playback will stop.

Hold Playback Timing Chart (Bit Input)

Input Timing

CH2
Input

CH1
Input

Sound

Playback

600ms or less

No.1

No.2

CH4
CH3

Signal

Input

CH2
CH1

Message No.

CH4
CH3

Signal

Input

CH2
CH1

Message No.

No.15 No.8 No.10 No.4

peration Mode Switch: G)

No.4 No.3 No.2 No.2 No.2No.3 No.1 No.1

No.3

6-5-8. Binary Input Hold Playback Mode (

Operation Mode Switch: H)

If the signal wires from CH1 to CH4 for a binary input are held when short-circuited to
common, the message will repeat until the signal wire is removed from common.

・ Once the input is lost, the playback will stop.

Hold Playback Timing Chart (Binary Input)

Input Timing

CH2

Input

CH1

Input
Sound

Playback

600ms or less

6-5-9. Test Playback (

No.3

No.1

Operation Mode Switch

Signal

Input

Message No.

CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1

: I through P)

No.15 No.2No.15

No.15

No.7 No.3 No.1

Message from CH1 continues being played back. Any other CH inputs are ignored during
test playback.

・ Use the “Test Playback Mode” when checking the operation or adjusting the volume.
・ To operate in the “Test Playback Mode”, select the “Operation Mode Switch” to any

mode from “I” to “P”.

・ Because the “Test Playback Mode” automatically resets the “Operation Mode” to ‘A’,

reboot the product after exiting the “Test Playback Mode” in order for the new settings to
take effect.

7. Options and Accessories

■ SD Card: 　Model SDV-128P

The SD Card is used when changing the messages for the Voice Annunciator product.

■ Voice Playlist Editor: Model FV-Win
MP3 Editor software.

8. Before Requesting Repair

Problem

No
Sound

Different
Channel
Plays Back

Cannot
Record
Message

SD Card not
being read

● Even after proper installation and handling, if the product does not operate correctly,

Is there power supplied?
Is the signal line to common line short-

circuited correctly?
Is the volume turned down to minimum?
Is the signal line to common line short-

circuited correctly?
Is the Operation Mode Switch set correctly?
Is there power supplied?

Is the playlist created on the SD card?
Is the file name and contents of the playlist

folder right?
Is the data storage location correct?
Is the SD card an option product from our

company?
Is the SD card inserted correctly?
Is the volume turned down to minimum?

(Overwrite beep may not be heard)
Is the “SDV-128P being used?
Is the SD Card correctly inserted?

contact your PATLITE Sales Representative.

Where to Check

What to do
Double check the wiring. (5. Wiring)

Adjust the volume. (6-4. Volume Adjustment)
Double check the wiring. (5. Wiring)
Double check the Selection Switch.

(6-2. Playback Mode Selection)
Double check the wiring. (5. Wiring)

Double check the contents of the SD Card
Playlist and Data Folder.
(FV-Win or PatlitePlaylist Editor Help File.)

Double check the SD Card.
(6-3. Message Rewriting)

Adjust the volume. (6-4. Volume Adjustment)
Double check the SD Card.

(6-3. Message Rewriting)

9. Specifications

Model BDV-15JF BDV-15KF

Rated Voltage 12 - 24V DC 100V AC (50/60Hz) 220V AC (50/60Hz)

Voltage Range 10.8 - 26.4V DC

Power Consumption Max. 4W Max. 5W

Sound Pressure Level

Audio File

File Format

Internal Memory Size

Number of Playback Messages
Operating Temperature Range

Relative Humidity

Mounting Direction

Protection Rating

Insulation Resistance
Withstanding Voltage

Vibration Resistance

Mass

Max. 87dB: Placed on a 300mm2 base at a distance of 1 meter with a 1kHz sine wave at a -6dB input.

Volume Adjustable ※Sound level of message will vary with the surrounding environment.

MPEG1 Audio Layer III (MP3) Standard Bit Rate: 64kbit/s, Fs=44.1kHz (CD Quality)

508kB (MP3 data total)/ Maximum playback time 63sec (at Standard Bit Rate)

Indoor: Upright, sideways and inverted mounting (Use Upright if water splashing is present) Outdoor: Upright Direction Only

Upright

←

Position

IP54 (Upright Direction for Panel Mount only)

500V AC for 1 minute 1500V AC for 1 minute

1MΩ or more (at 500V DC) between terminal and chassis

At 30Hz in directions from back and fourth, left and right, up and down for 2 hours

220g ±10%

100V AC ±10% 220V AC ±10%

FAT16

Bit Input: 4 / Binary Input: 15

-10 to +50

85% RH or less (no condensation)

(Between terminal and chassis)

19.6m/s2 (Upright Position)

℃

Sideways

←

Position

Inverted

Position

340g ±10%

→

【Outer Appearance Drawing】

□80

●

Despite the cautions and warnings provided in this manual, it is not the responsibility of

15.2

79.5

Front Cover Extension

15.5

Length When Opened

17.2

□67.5

Mounting Angle

(Accessory)

PATLITE for any failure or damage occured from mishandling.

●

Due to changes, improvements, etc., the contents of this manual may change without
advance notice.

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