ProSoft Technology MVI69-DFCM User Manual

MVI69-DFCM

CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

DF1 Interface Module

11/3/2008

USER MANUAL

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Contents MVI69-DFCM ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform DF1 Interface Module

Contents

Please Read This Notice 2

Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................2

Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2

ProSoft® Product Documentation.......................................................................................................3

Guide to the MVI69-DFCM User Manual 7

1 Start Here 9

1.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................9

1.2 Package Contents...................................................................................................10

1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software........................................................11

1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................12

1.5 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................13

1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor..........................................................................16

1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor...................................................17

1.8 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................20

2 Configuring the MVI69-DFCM Module 21

2.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder..................................................................................21

2.2 [Module]...................................................................................................................26

2.3 [DF1 Port x].............................................................................................................27

2.4 [DFCM Port x Commands]......................................................................................31

2.5 [DF1 Port x Override Data File Maps].....................................................................33

2.6 Changing parameters during operation...................................................................33

2.7 Download the Project to the Module.......................................................................34

3 Ladder Logic 35

3.1 Module Data Object (DFCMModuleDef).................................................................35

3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project.......................................38

3.3 Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project.............................................42

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 45

4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module....................................................................45

4.2 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................60

5 Reference 63

5.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................63

5.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................65

5.3 Cable Connections..................................................................................................83

5.4 DFCM Database Definition......................................................................................88

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5.5 Status Data Definition............................................................................................. 89

5.6 DFCM Command Control....................................................................................... 90

5.7 Error Codes............................................................................................................. 91

5.8 DF1 Command Set For ProSoft Technology Communication Modules................. 93

5.9 DF1 Command List Form ..................................................................................... 105

6 Support, Service & Warranty 107

6.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support................................................................. 107

6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions............................. 108

6.3 LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 110

Index 115

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Guide to the MVI69-DFCM User Manual

Function Section to Read Details

Introduction (Must Do)

Verify Communication, Diagnostic and Troubleshooting

Reference Product Specifications Functional Overview Glossary

Support, Service, and Warranty

Index

→

Start Here (page 9)

Verifying Communication (page 60)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 45)

Reference (page 63) Functional Overview

(page 65) Product

Specifications (page

63)

Support, Service and Warranty (page

107)

This Section introduces the customer to the module. Included are: package contents, system requirements, hardware installation, and basic configuration.

This section describes how to verify communications with the network. Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures.

These sections contain general references associated with this product, Specifications, and the Functional Overview.

This section contains Support, Service and Warranty information.

Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here

In This Chapter

 System Requirements.............................................................................9

 Package Contents.................................................................................10

 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software.......................................11

 Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................12

 Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................13

 Connect your PC to the Processor........................................................16

 Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................17

 Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................20

Installing the MVI69-DFCM module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI69-DFCM Module and the application in which they will be used.

Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the

application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.

1.1 System Requirements

The MVI69-DFCM module requires the following minimum hardware and software components:

 Rockwell Automation CompactLogix or MicroLogix processor, with

compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-DFCM module. The module requires 800mA of available power.

Important: The MVI69-DFCM module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45

installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus).

Important: For 1769-L23x processors, please make note of the following limitations.  1769-L23-QBFC1B = 800mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-DFCM will use all 800mA of available power.

No other modules can be used with an MVI69 module connected to this processor).

 1769-L23E-QB1B = 1000mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-DFCM will use 800mA of available power. One

other module can be used on this rack provided it consumes less than 200mA at 5Vdc.

 1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450mA at 5Vdc (no MVI69 module can be used with this processor)  Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500

(MicroLogix) programming software

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software

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 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2 o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 o Microsoft Windows Server 2003

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended  100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application

requirements)

 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color

1024 × 768 recommended)

 CD-ROM drive  HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers

using Ymodem protocol.

1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI69-DFCM module, and are all required for installation and configuration.

Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are

present.

Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description

1 Cable

3 Cable

2 Adapter 1454-9F

MVI69-DFCM Module

ProSoft Solutions CD

MVI69-DFCM DF1 Interface Module

Cable #15, RS232 Null Modem

Cable #14, RJ45 to DB9 Male Adapter cable

For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port

For DB9 Connection to Module's Port

Two Adapters, DB9 Female to Screw Terminal. For RS422 or RS485 Connections to Port 1 and 2 of the Module

Contains sample programs, utilities and documentation for the MVI69-DFCM module.

If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts.

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1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to configure the MVI69-DFCM module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site

1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-

technology.com/pcb

2 Click the Download Here link to download the latest version of ProSoft

Configuration Builder.

3 Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations

show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers.

4 Make a note of the location where you saved the file, for example "Desktop",

or "My Documents", so you can start the installation program.

5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the

instructions on your screen to install the program.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included in the package with your MVI69-DFCM module.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the CD-ROM

1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. Wait for

the startup screen to appear.

2 On the startup screen, click Product Documentation. This action opens an

explorer window.

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3 Click to open the Utilities folder. This folder contains all of the applications

and files you will need to set up and configure your module.

4 Double-click the ProSoft Configuration Builder Setup program and follow the

instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC.

Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the

CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD-ROM to a convenient location on your hard drive.

1.4 Setting Jumpers

When the module is manufactured, the port selection jumpers are set to RS-232. To use RS-422 or RS-485, you must set the jumpers to the correct position. The following diagram describes the jumper settings.

The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's flash memory. In "write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.

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1.5 Install the Module in the Rack

This section describes how to install the module into a CompactLogix or MicroLogix rack

Before you attempt to install the module, make sure that the bus lever of the adjacent module is in the unlocked (fully right) position.

Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before

inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other connected devices.

1 Align the module using the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots with the

adjacent module and slide forward in the direction of the arrow.

2 Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus

connectors on the MVI69 module and the adjacent module line up with each other.

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3 Push the module's bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab and

move it firmly to the left until it clicks. Ensure that it is locked firmly in place.

4 Close all DIN rail latches.

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5 Press the DIN rail mounting area of the controller against the DIN rail. The

latches will momentarily open and lock into place.

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1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor

1 Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the

communications port.

2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your

computer.

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1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor

Important: For most applications, the sample program will work without modification. Note: The key switch on the front of the CompactLogix processor must be in the REM position.

1 If you are not already online to the processor, open the Communications

menu, and then choose Download. RSLogix will establish communication with the processor.

2 When communication is established, RSLogix will open a confirmation dialog

box. Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor.

3 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This

process may take a few minutes.

4 When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation

dialog box. Click OK to switch the processor from Program mode to Run mode.

Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to

interpret and correct the error.

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1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx

If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these steps:

1 Open RSLinx. 2 Open the Communications menu, and choose Configure Drivers.

This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.

Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure a driver from the

Available Driver Types list. The recommended driver type to choose for serial communication with the processor is "RS-232 DF1 Devices".

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3 Click to select the driver, and then click Configure. This action opens the

Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box.

4 Click the Auto-Configure button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial

port to work with the selected driver.

5 When you see the message "Auto Configuration Successful", click the OK

button to dismiss the dialog box.

Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected correctly

between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you are still unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting steps.

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1.8 Connect your PC to the Module

With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the Configuration/Debug port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null Modem Cable.

1 Attach both cables as shown. 2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration/Debug port of the

module.

3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC or laptop.

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2 Configuring the MVI69-DFCM Module

In This Chapter

 ProSoft Configuration Builder................................................................21

 [Module].................................................................................................26

 [DF1 Port x]...........................................................................................27

 [DFCM Port x Commands] ....................................................................31

 [DF1 Port x Override Data File Maps] ...................................................33

 Changing parameters during operation.................................................33

 Download the Project to the Module......................................................34

2.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage module configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to import information from previously installed (known working) configurations to new projects.

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2.1.1 Set Up the Project

To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder. If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. ProSoft Configuration Builder's window consists of a tree view on the left, an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window. When you first start ProSoft Configuration Builder, the tree view consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default Location folder. The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window with a new project.

Your first task is to add the MVI69-DFCM module to the project. 1 Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the

right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

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2 On the shortcut menu, choose "Choose Module Type". This action opens the

Choose Module Type dialog box.

3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI69. In the Select

Module Type dropdown list, select MVI69-DFCM, and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.

Adding a Project

To add a project to an existing project file:

1 Select the Default Project icon. 2 Choose Project from the Project menu, then choose Add Project. A new

project folder appears.

Adding a Module

To add a module to your project:

1 Double-click the Default Module icon to open the Choose Module Type dialog

box.

2 On the Choose Module Type dialog box, select the module type. Or

1 Open the Project menu and choose Location. 2 On the Location menu, choose Add Module.

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To add a module to a different location:

1 Right-click the Location folder and choose Add Module. A new module icon

appears.

1 Select the Location icon. 2 From the Project menu, select Location, then select Add Module.

2.1.2 Set Module Parameters

Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane changed when you added the MVI69-DFCM module to the project.

At this time, you may wish to rename the "Default Project" and "Default Location" folders in the tree view.

To rename an object:

1 Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut

menu. From the shortcut menu, choose Rename.

2 Type the name to assign to the object. 3 Click away from the object to save the new name.

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Module Entries

To configure module parameters

1 Click on the plus sign next to the icon

to expand module

information.

2 Double-click the

icon to open the Edit dialog box.

3 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your

changes in the right pane.

4 Click OK to save your changes.

Comment Entries

To add comments to your configuration file:

1 Click the plus sign to the left of the

icon to expand the Module

Comments.

2 Double-click the

icon. The Edit - Module Comment dialog

appears.

3 Enter your comment and click OK to save your changes.

Printing a Configuration File

To print a configuration file:

1 Select the Module icon, and then click the right mouse button to open a

shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose View Configuration. This action opens the

View Configuration window.

3 On the View Configuration window, open the File menu, and choose Print.

This action opens the Print dialog box.

4 On the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the dropdown list,

select printing options, and then click OK.

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2.2 [Module]

This section provides the module with a unique name, identifies the method of failure for the communications for the module if the CompactLogix or MicroLogix is not in run, and describes how to initialize the module upon startup.

The following example shows a sample [Module] section:

[Module] Module Name: Test Example of DFCM Communication Module

Modify each of the parameters based on the needs of your application.

2.2.1 Module Name

0 to 80 characters This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the

configuration/debug port. Use this parameter to identify the module and the configuration file.

2.2.2 Backplane Fail Count

0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of consecutive backplane transfer failures

that can occur before communications should be halted.

2.2.3 Error / Status Pointer

-1 to 3999 Starting register location in virtual database for the error/status table. If a value of

-1 is entered, the error/status data will not be placed in the database. All other valid values determine the starting location of the data. This data area includes the module version information.

2.2.4 Block Transfer Size

60, 120 or 240 This read-only parameter specifies the number of words in each block transferred

between the module and processor. Valid values for this parameter are 60, 120 and 240.

2.2.5 Read Register Start

0 to 4999 This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where data will be

transferred from the module to the processor. Valid range for this parameter is 0 to 4999.

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2.2.6 Read Register Count

0 to 5000 This parameter specifies the number of registers to be transferred from the

module to the processor. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 5000.

2.2.7 Write Register Start

0 to 4999 This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where the data will be

transferred from the processor to the module. Valid range for this parameter is 0 to 4999.

2.2.8 Read Register Count

0 to 5000 This parameter specifies the number of registers to be transferred from the

module to the processor. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 5000.

2.3 [DF1 Port x]

The following shows a sample DF1 Port x section of the configuration file.

[DF1 Port x] Enabled : Yes # Y=Use port, N=Do not use port RS Interface : 0 # 0=RS-232, 1=RS-485, 2=RS-422 Type : Master # M=Master, S=Slave Local Station ID : 0 # DF1 node address Protocol : F # F=Full-Duplex, H=Half-Duplex Termination Type : CRC # B=BCC, C=CRC Baud Rate : 19200 # Baud rate for Port 110-38400 Parity : None # N=None,O=Odd,E=Even,M=Mark,S=Space Data Bits : 8 # 5, 6, 7 or 8 Stop Bits : 1 # 1 or 2 Min Response Delay : 0 # 0-65535 mSec before sending response msg RTS On : 0 # 0-65536 mSec before message RTS Off : 1 # 0-65536 mSec after message Use CTS Line : No # Use CTS modem control line (Y/N) Response Timeout : 1000 # Response message timeout (0-65535 mSec) Retry Count : 3 # Response failure retry count ENQ Delay : 10 # 0-65535 mSec before DLE-ENQ sent Minimum Command Delay : 10 # Minimum number of msec's between commands Error Delay Counter : 100 # 0-65535 Command cycle count if error Command Control Reg : -1 # Cmd control start DB Reg (-1=ignore) First File : 7 # First file number for SLC simulation File Size : 200 # Number of elements in each file File Offset : 0 # Database offset for first file element

Modify each of the parameters as follows based on the needs of your application:

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2.3.1 Enabled

This parameter specifies if the port will be used. If the parameter is set to No, the port is disabled. If the parameter is set to Yes, the port is enabled.

2.3.2 Type

Type : Master #M=Master, S=Slave

This parameter defines if the port will emulate a master or a slave device. Enter Master if the port is to emulate a master device or Slave if the port is to emulate a slave device.

2.3.3 Local Station ID

This parameter specifies the local station ID for all DF1 messages sent from this master port. A value of 255 is not permitted as this is the broadcast address. Enter a value in the range of 0 to 254.

2.3.4 Protocol

Protocol : Full #F=Full-Duplex, H=Half-Duplex

This parameter specifies the DF1 protocol to be used on the port. Enter Full for full-duplex communications or Half for half-duplex communications.

2.3.5 Termination Type

Termination Type : CRC #B=BCC, C=CRC

This parameter specifies error checking for all DF1 messages. Enter CRC or BCC.

2.3.6 Baud Rate

This is the baud rate to be used on the port. Enter the baud rate as a value. For example, to select 19K baud, enter 19200.

2.3.7 Parity

None, Odd, Even Parity is a simple error checking algorithm used in serial communication. This

parameter specifies the type of parity checking to use. All devices communicating through this port must use the same parity setting.

2.3.8 Data Bits

7 or 8 This parameter sets the number of data bits for each word used by the protocol.

All devices communicating through this port must use the same number of data bits.

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2.3.9 Stop Bits

1 or 2 Stop bits signal the end of a character in the data stream. For most applications,

use one stop bit. For slower devices that require more time to resynchronize, use two stop bits.

All devices communicating through this port must use the same number of stop bits.

2.3.10 Minimum Response Delay

0 to 65535 This parameter sets the number of milliseconds to wait to respond to a request

on the port. This is required for slow reacting devices.

2.3.11 RTS On

0 to 65535 milliseconds This parameter sets the number of milliseconds to delay after RTS is asserted

before the data will be transmitted.

2.3.12 RTS Off

0 to 65535 milliseconds This parameter sets the number of milliseconds to delay after the last byte of

data is sent before the RTS modem signal will be set low.

2.3.13 Use CTS Line

Yes or No This parameter specifies if the CTS modem control line is to be used. If the

parameter is set to No, the CTS line will not be monitored. If the parameter is set to Yes, the CTS line will be monitored and must be high before the module will send data. Normally, this parameter is required when half-duplex modems are used for communication (2-wire).

2.3.14 Response Timeout

Number of milliseconds to wait for response to command. The value is set depending upon the communication network used and the expected response time of the slowest device on the network. Valid values are 0 to 5000 milliseconds.

2.3.15 Retry Count

0 to 10 This parameter specifies the number of times a command will be retried if it fails.

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2.3.16 ENQ Delay

ENQ Delay : 0 #0-65535 milliseconds before DLE-ENQ sent

This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait after a DLE-ACK is received from a slave using half-duplex mode before the DLE-ENQ request is made for data. Enter a value in the range of 0 to 65535 milliseconds.

2.3.17 Minimum Command Delay

This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between issuing each command. This delay value is not applied to retries.

2.3.18 Error Delay Count

Error Delay Count : 100 #0-65535 Command cycle count if error

This parameter specifies the number of polls to be skipped on the slave before trying to re-establish communications. After the slave fails to respond, the master will skip commands to be sent to the slave the number of times entered in this parameter. Enter a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

2.3.19 Command Error Pointer

Command Error Pointer : 3000 #Cmd Error list data (-1=ignore)

This parameter sets the address in the internal database where the command error data will be placed. If the value is set to -1, the data will not be transferred to the database. Enter a value from 0 to 4999.

2.3.20 Slave List Pointer

Slave List Pointer : 3100 #Slave status list data (-1=ignore)

This parameter specifies the starting address in the virtual database where the 256 slave status values will be written. If the parameter is set to -1, the slave data will not be placed in the database. Enter a value in the range of -1 to 4743.

2.3.21 First File

First File : 7 #First file number for SLC simulation

This parameter is used when a request for a file is received on the communication port. This field is required when responding to PLC5 and SLC DF1 commands. Use this parameter to define the virtual file(s) to be simulated on the module. Enter a value in the range of 0 to 100.

2.3.22 File Size

Range 1 to 1000 This parameter specifies the size of each file to be simulated on the module. All

files simulated are defined to have the same assigned size.

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