Thermo Fisher Scientific ATUC-50 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual - Web Remote Edition -

ATUC-50

Digital Wired Conference System

Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring

ATUC-M43H/58H/M32L

Discussion Unit

ATUC-50DU/ATUC-50DUa

Interpretation Unit

ATUC-50INT

Control Unit

ATUC-50CU

Integration Unit

ATUC-50IU

Link Extender

ATLK-EXT165

Voting Unit

ATUC-VU

ATUC-IR

Hybrid Infrared Conference System

Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring

ATUC-M43H/58H/M32L

IR Discussion Unit

ATUC-IRDU

Hybrid Control Unit

ATUC-IRCU

Hybrid Control Unit (Dante-Enabled)

ATUC-IRCUDAN

IR Transmitter Unit

ATUC-IRA

IR Distributor

ATUC-IRD

Charger

ATCS-B60

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................... 3

About this manual .................................................. 3

About the information in this manual ..................................... 3

About the configuration of this manual ................................... 3

About registered trademarks and copyrights .......................... 3

Preparing to use Web Remote ...............................4

What is Web Remote? ............................................................... 4

Setting up “Locate” ................................................................... 4

Configuring and Operating Conferences Using the Web Remote Control

Function ................................................. 5

About Web Remote ................................................5

Overall structure of Web Remote ............................................ 5

Starting up Web Remote and preparing for

operations ..............................................................6

Starting up and logging in to Web Remote .............................. 6

About Web Remote Home screen ............................................ 6

Configuring detailed system settings

([Settings & Maintenance]) .................................... 7

How to operate the [Settings & Maintenance] menu .............7

Menu item ① ([System Settings]) .......................................... 8

Menu item ② ([Install Settings]) .......................................... 16

Accessing your presets ([Presets]) ........................................ 30

Log management ([Logging]) ............................................... 30

Displaying the system information ([System Info]) ............. 30

Preparing for conferences

([Setup Conference]) ............................................31

Recalling the preset ([Recall Preset]) ............................. 31

Changing the conference settings

([Conference Settings]) ...................................................31

Adjusting the DU/IU settings

([DU/IU Settings], [DU/IU Detail Settings]) ............... 32

Operating and controlling conferences

([Start Conference]) .............................................33

Operating conferences ([Conference Manager]) ............ 33

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Configuring the advanced audio-related settings and

performing audio operations ([Audio Control]) ............ 34

Configuring conference settings

([Conference Settings]) ...................................................34

Information.......................................... 35

Troubleshooting ...................................................35

Error messages .....................................................36

Introduction

About this manual

About the information in this manual

The images and screenshots shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

About the configuration of this manual

The “Web Remote Edition” instruction manual explains how to use Web Remote. Refer to the “Main Unit Edition” for information about the digital wired conference system ATUC-50 and the hybrid infrared system ATUC-IR products.

Device names

The device names are abbreviated as follows.

• 50CU: “Control Unit” ATUC-50CU

• 50DU: “Discussion Unit” ATUC-50DU/ATUC-50DUa*

• 50INT: “Interpretation Unit” ATUC-50INT

• ATUC-M: “Gooseneck Microphone with LED Ring” ATUCM43H/ATUC-M58H/ATUC-M32L

• 50IU: “Integration Unit” ATUC-50IU

• EXT: “Link Extender” ATLK-EXT165

• VU: “Voting Unit” ATUC-VU

• IRCU: “Hybrid Control Unit” ATUC-IRCU

• IRCUDAN: “Hybrid Control Unit (Dante-Enabled)” ATUC-

IRCUDAN

• IRDU: “IR Discussion Unit” ATUC-IRDU

• IRA: “IR Transmitter Unit” ATUC-IRA

• IRD: “IR Distributor” ATUC-IRD

• B60: “Charger” ATCS-B60

Operations on mobile devices

Operations in this manual assume that you are using a computer as a control device. Alternatively you can use a mobile device such as a tablet. Instead of clicking or double-clicking, operate the application by tapping.

About registered trademarks and copyrights

• Apple, the Apple logo, iPad and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• Google Play and the Google Play logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc.

• Other product names, service names, logos and/or company names used in this manual are trademarked and copyrighted properties of their respective owners and/or licensors.

In this manual, the TM and

mark may not be specified.

* The ATUC-50DUa is a conference microphone unit that is

compatible with the ATUC-VU (Voting Unit).

Some abbreviated names are used as follows. CU: When indicating the ATUC-50CU, ATUC-IRCU, and ATUC-

IRCUDAN collectively

DU: When indicating both the ATUC-50DU/ATUC-50DUa and

the ATUC-IRDU

Symbols

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NOTICE

[ ]

Indicates the page(s) where you can find more detailed or related information.

Indicates a risk that may result in malfunction or damage to the device.

Indicates supplementary information as well as tips & advice for operations.

Indicates menu items on the Web Remote screen.

Preparing to use Web Remote

What is Web Remote?

For iOS users:

Search from App Store and install “Locate”.

Web Remote is a web application to control this system. Using Web Remote enables you to remotely perform the following operations from a computer or mobile device (hereinafter, control device):

• Preparing for conferences

• Operating and controlling conferences

• Configuring detailed settings

After connecting the CU to the control device, download “Locate”. Using “Locate” enables you to simply access Web Remote

page6) without typing the IP address of the installed CU.

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• You can also start up Web Remote without using “Locate” (

Operating Environment for Web Remote and “Locate”

• Microsoft Windows 7 or later

• Apple OS X10.12 Sierra or later

• Android OS5.0 or later

• iOS9 or later

Recommended web browser for Web Remote

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 (Windows)

• Google Chrome ver. 57 or later (Windows and Android)

• Mozilla Firefox ver. 52 or later (Windows)

• Safari 10 or later (OS X and iOS)

NOTICE

• Up to 3 control devices can simultaneously log in to Web Remote. When 2 web browsers are running on a control device, Web Remote counts the web browsers as 2 separate devices.

• When you have finished with Web Remote, be sure to log out of Web Remote before closing the web browser window. If you simply close the window without logging out, you will remain logged in to Web Remote for 5 minutes until the session times out.

page6).

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Proceed to step 4.

For Android users:

Search from Google Play and install “Locate”.

Proceed to step 4.

Double-click “setup.exe” downloaded.

The setup wizard will appear.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install

“Locate” onto the control device.

After the installation is complete, the “Locate” icon will appear on the desktop.

Check that the CU and the control device are

connected to the same network, and that the power of the CU is ON, then double-click the “Locate” icon.

“Locate” starts up. CUs connected to the network are detected automatically.

Select the CU you want to control via Web

Remote, then click [Open].

Setting up “Locate”

Download the “Locate” installer onto the control

device.

For Windows/Mac users:

Download the “Locate” installer that applies to your country/ region from the Audio-Technica website: http://www.audio-technica.com/world_map/ Proceed to step 2.

The Web Remote login screen appears.

• When the [Identify] icon is clicked, the icon lights red and the indicators blink on the front panel of the selected CU. This function is useful if there are multiple CUs in the system and you want to identify a CU, such as when you select the CU you want to control from the CUs displayed in the “Locate” list.

Configuring and Operating Conferences Using the Web Remote Control Function

About Web Remote

Overall structure of Web Remote

From the Home screen below, you can access the 3 main menus.

3. Operating and controlling conferences (Start Conference)

→

Select this to start a

conference using the current settings.

1. Configuring detailed settings of the system (Settings & Maintenance)

2. Preparing for conferences (Setup Conference)

→

Select this to recall and adjust the preset settings as

necessary before starting a conference.

Configuring detailed settings of the system

(Settings & Maintenance) (

page7):

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Furthermore, you can configure DU detail settings, such as speaker settings and LED color, for each DU and the interpretation settings for each INT.

[Presets] (➤page30)

Allows you to save settings configured from [Install Settings] as presets and to recall those settings. You can also export the desired preset setting and import it to another CU.

[Logging] (➤page30)

Allows you to turn the logging function on/off and download a log file.

[System Info] (➤page30)

Displays the network setting information and firmware version.

Preparing for conferences (Setup Conference)

page31):

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Follow the 3 steps below to prepare for a conference.

[Recall Preset] (➤page31)

Select the desired preset conference setting according to the upcoming conference. To handle many different types of conferences using one conference system, it is recommended to preset multiple types of conference settings.

[Conference Settings] (➤page31)

According to the upcoming conference, set the [Conference Mode] ( configure the detailed settings.

page20), which defines the talk method, and then

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Under [Settings & Maintenance], the following 5 sub-menus are available for configuring detailed settings of the entire system.

[System Settings] (➤page8)

Allows you to set the unit name and a login password as well as access authority setting, and configures network-related settings. You can also update the firmware from here.

[Install Settings] (➤page16)

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Allows you to select conference mode ( You can also configure advanced CU audio input/output settings and recording settings.

page20).

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[DU/IU Settings] (➤page32)

For each DU/IU connected to the system, set the attendee name and configure the audio settings and priority setting.

Operating and controlling conferences (Start

Conference) (

Operate and control the conference by switching the screen among the following 3 screens.

[Conference Manager] (➤page33)

Displays an attendee (DU) list. The list shows information including the attendee names, priority setting status and talk request status. Furthermore, you can permit the attendees to talk.

[Audio Control] (➤page34)

Configure the primary output settings and perform audiorelated operations such as buzzer playback and conference recording operations.

[Conference Settings] (➤page34)

You can change detailed settings such as conference mode even during the conference.

page33):

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Starting up Web Remote and preparing for operations

This chapter explains the Web Remote startup operation and the header always displayed on the top of the screen.

Starting up and logging in to Web Remote

Display the Web Remote login screen.

To log in to Web Remote from “Locate”:

(1) Follow steps 4 to 5 in “Setting up ‘Locate’” (➤page4).

Web Remote starts up and the login screen appears.

To log in to Web Remote without using “Locate”:

NOTICE

Select [Operator] or [Administrator], then click

• Check that the CU is connected to the same network as the control device. When using a control device with a network terminal, you can also directly connect the CU to the control device using an Ethernet cable ( Manual (Main Unit Edition)).

(1) From the CU Set Menu →

the IP address of the CU ( Instruction Manual (Main Unit Edition)).

(2) Run the browser and type the IP address you checked in

step (1) in the address bar. Web Remote starts up and the login screen appears.

ATUC-50/ATUC-IR Instruction

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System Info

ATUC-50/ATUC-IR

➤

IP Address

→

[Login].

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After successfully logging in to Web Remote, the Home screen appears.

About Web Remote Home screen

• Depending on the [Operator] access authority setting, [Settings & Maintenance] may not appear on the Home screen.

Header always displayed on the screen.

Access each screen (

About the display items on the header:

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page7).

➤

To change the language, click [▼] next to the language display to expand the drop-down list and select the desired language.

The [Operator] access authority can be set from [System Settings] → [User Access] → [Operator Access Settings]

page10).

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➤

When a login password ( password on the password input screen.

page10) is already set, enter the

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③④ ②

①

Displays the screen name (e.g. Home).

①

Displays the recalled preset conference name (

②

some changes have been applied to the recalled preset, the preset characters will appear in white color. Or, you can recall and save presets.

Displays various indicators (

③

Manual (Main Unit Edition)). If any problem occurs, “▲” appears below the corresponding indicator. Placing the cursor over the indicator will display the pop-up screen which shows the details of the problem.

Displays the name of the unit such as ATUC-50CU which is

④

being controlled via Web Remote.

Home button: Click to return to the Home screen.

⑤

Logout button: Click to display the currently logged-in authority

⑥

and the logout menu.

ATUC-50/ATUC-IR Instruction

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page30). If

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Configuring detailed system settings ([Settings & Maintenance])

From this menu, detailed system settings can be configured. Utilities for troubleshooting and maintenance are also available.

How to operate the [Settings & Maintenance] menu

On the Web Remote Home screen, click [Settings

& Maintenance].

Change the settings as necessary, then click

[Apply].

• The buttons displayed may vary depending on the screen.

• On screens where value changes are immediately applied, such as on audio-related setting screens, the [Apply] button may not appear.

From the 5 menu items on the left, click the item

you want to configure.

Menu item ① ([System Settings])

The setting values and default setting of each item which you can set from [System Settings] are as follows.

is the name of an item displayed on the CU display.

Items with

General Settings ([General])

are included in the preset settings.

Item name

Device Name

Name

Header Color

CU Link Settings

Link Port Setting

Link Port Set

Primary/Extension

CU Link Mode

CU Display/LED

Error Notification

CU Error Notice

Description and setting values (default settings are shown in

Displays the name of the unit being controlled via Web Remote.

ATUC-50CU / ATUC-IRCU

Set the header color that is displayed together with the device name.

Switch the terminal setting between CU LINK A/B terminals and DU CHAIN C/D terminals.

, DU C/D

CU A/B

Set the dependency relationship of each CU (Primary/Extension) when multiple CUs are cascade-connected.

Primary

, Extension Pass-Through, Extension Last Unit

NOTICE

• When using only one CU without a CU Link connection, be

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sure to set [CU Link Setting] to [Primary]. If [CU Link Setting] is set to [Extension], we do not assume responsibility for any unexpected consequences that may occur.

Set whether to show error notices on the CU’s display, and to have the LED on the ATUC-MIC flash when an error occurs.

, Off

50CU IRCU IRCUDAN

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Network Settings ([Network])

• After changing the network setting item(s), restart the CU to enable the setting values.

Item name

Network Configuration

Mode

Config Mode

Latency

Dante & Audio Port Settings

IP Config Mode (Primary)

IP Config Mode

IP Address (Primary)

IP Address

Subnet Mask (Primary)

Subnet Mask

Gateway Address (Primary)

Gateway Address

Description and setting values (default settings are shown in

Set the network configuration mode to match the environment.

Switched

Set the latency for Dante port. 250usec,

Specify the IP address-acquiring method.

Auto

Static: Specify static IP address. This enables you to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

Displays the primary IP address. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

Displays the primary subnet mask. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

Displays the primary gateway address. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

, Redundant Audio, Split

500usec

: IP address is assigned by a DHCP server or the like.

, 1msec, 2msec, 5msec

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50CU IRCU IRCUDAN

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IP Settings (Secondary)

Do the secondary IP settings. The settings for the various items are the same as for primary. Only displayed when the network configuration [Mode] is set to [Redundant Audio].

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IP Control & Web Remote Port Settings

IP Config Mode

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway Address

Allow Discovery

IP Control Settings

Port Number

IP Ctrl Port No

Notification

IP Ctrl Ntfy

Audio Level Notification

Audio Level Ntfy

Multicast Address

M-cast Adrs

Multicast Port Number

M-cast Port No

Displayed with

Specify the IP address-acquiring method.

: IP address is assigned by a DHCP server or the like.

Auto

Static: Specify static IP address. This enables you to specify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

Displays the IP address. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

Displays the subnet mask. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

Displays the gateway address. Does not display when [IP Config Mode] is set to [Auto].

Enable/disable automatic detection from “Locate”.

, Off

Displays the IP control port number. 00001-65535 (

Enable/disable notification from the device during IP control. On,

Off

Enable/disable notification of the audio level from the device when IP control is enabled. On,

Off

Specify multicast address.

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 (

Specify multicast port number. 00001-65535 (

IP Settings

17300

17000

when not using IRCUDAN.

)

225.0.0.100

)

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Auto Mode Change When Network Connection Lost

Enabled

Auto Mode Change

Hold time

Hold Time (Err)

NTP Settings

Enabled

NTP

Server Address

NTP Adrs

Port Number

NTP Port

Time Zone

Daylight Saving Time

DST

Start Date & Time

DST Start Date DST Start Time

Automatically switches the conference mode to [Free Talk] Mode when a network error occurs while operating in [Full Remote] Mode.

, Off

Set the time interval until [Full Remote] Mode switches to [Free Talk] Mode after a network error occurs.

, 30, 40 sec

• During Web Remote control, the time interval may be longer by up to 15 seconds.

Enable/disable NTP (Network Time Protocol). On,

Off

Specify the NTP sever address.

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 (

Specify the NTP port number. 00001-65535 (

Specify the time difference to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). UTC –12:00 to +14:00; in 0:30 minute increments (

Enable/disable the daylight saving time option. On,

Off

Set the start date and time for daylight saving time. 1/1 - 12/31 ( 0:00 - 23:00; in 1 hour increments (

123

3/27

)

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)

2:00

)

00:00

)

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End Date & Time

DST End Date DST End Time

Infrared Settings ([Infrared])

Set the end date and time for daylight saving time. 1/1 - 12/31 ( 0:00 - 23:00 (

10/30

2:00

)

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Item name

Description and setting values (default settings are shown in

Infrared Settings

IRDU to Detect on System Start

IRDU NoToDetect

Limit NOM to Enabled IR Bands

Limit NOM

Set the number of IRDU that are found when starting up.

Set whether to reflect IRDU NOM on NOM for conference settings also. On,

IRDU Band

Active

Frequency

Enabled

IRDU Band

The indicator for the band that is active lights red.

Displays the frequency for each band.

Sets enable or disable for each band.

User Access Settings ([User Access])

Item name

Administrator Access Settings

Admin.Pwd.Login

Admin.Password

Description and setting values (default settings are shown in

Enable/disable login password requirement for Administrator. On,

Set a login password for Administrator. 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters (Empty)

Off

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50CU IRCU IRCUDAN

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50CU IRCU IRCUDAN

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Operator 1 Access Settings

Edit Operator Name

Operator Name

Operator Password

Opr.Pwd.Login

Opr.Password

Home Page

Start Conference Setup Conference

Settings & Maintenance

Settings & Maintenance CU Display Menu

System Settings

Set whether to change the name of Operator 1. On,

Off

Set a name for the rights of Operator 1.

Operator 1

Enable/disable login password requirement for Operator 1.

, Off

Enable/disable login password requirement for Operator. On,

Off

Set a login password for Operator. 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters (Empty)

Enable/disable function limitation for conference preparation ([Setup Conference]) and conference operation and control ([Start Conference]).

, Limited

Full

Allow/restrict access to detailed settings ([Settings & Maintenance]). When this item is set to [No], the [Settings & Maintenance] button will not appear on the Home screen. Yes,

Enable/disable access authority for detailed setting of each item ([Settings & Maintenance] on Web Remote, Set on the CU display). Rights can be set for each of the menus.

Only administrators can do system settings.

✔ ✔ ✔

Install Settings

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

Presets

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

Logging

System Info

Operator 2 Access Settings

Enabled

Edit Operator Name

Operator Name

Home Page

Start Conference Setup Conference

Settings & Maintenance

System Settings

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

, No

Yes

Sets enable or disable for Operator 2. On,

Off

Set whether to change the name of Operator 2. On,

Off

Set a name for the rights of Operator 2.

Operator 2

Enable/disable login password requirement for Operator 2. On,

Off

Enable/disable function limitation for conference preparation ([Setup Conference]) and conference operation and control ([Start Conference]).

, Limited

Full

Allow/restrict access to detailed settings ([Settings & Maintenance]). When this item is set to [No], the [Settings & Maintenance] button will not appear on the Home screen.

, No

Yes

Set the access authority in detailed setting ([Settings & Maintenance] on Web Remote). Rights can be set for each of the menus.

Only administrators can do system settings.

✔ ✔ ✔

Install Settings

Presets

Logging

System Info

CU Display Home Menu Settings

Level

Rec

Preset

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

Yes,

No ✔ ✔ ✔

, No

Yes

Limited to the initial menu displayed by OLED. Rights can be set for each of the menus.

, No

Yes

, No

Yes

, No

Yes

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Utilities ([Utilities])

The following operations can be performed from [System Settings].

Item name

ATUC-50CU Firmware Update

Description and operation procedure

Updates the CU firmware.

②

Check the [Serial Number], [Device Name], and the current [Firmware

①

Version] on the screen to be sure that the displayed CU is the one you want to update. Click [Browse] to display the file select screen and select the version

②

upgrade file. Click [Open] to start loading the file. When the loading is complete, [Update] will be selectable. Click [Update].

③

After the confirmation message appears on the pop-up screen, click [Yes] to

④

perform the update. When the update is complete, [Completed. Please turn power off.] will appear. Turn off the power of the CU to restart it.

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50CU IRCU IRCUDAN

①

③

✔ －－

ATUC-IR Control Unit Firmware Update

Updates the IRCU firmware (same as ATUC-50CU firmware update).

②

Check the [Serial Number], [Device Name], and the current [Firmware

①

Version] on the screen to be sure that the displayed CU is the one you want to update.

Click [Browse] to display the file select screen and select the version

②

upgrade file. Click [Open] to start loading the file.

When loading is complete, [Update] can be selected. Click [Update].

③

After the confirmation message appears on the pop-up screen, click [Yes] to

④

perform the update. When the update is complete, [Completed. Please turn power off.] will appear. Turn off the power of the IRCU to restart it.

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③

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