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1. Boy is a transformerless PV inverter which converts the direct current of a PV array into grid compliant alternating current and feeds it into the power distribution grid Figure 1 Design of a PV plant with a Sunny Boy Position Designation A PV modules input A B PV modules input B C Inverter with DC Disconnect D Miniature circuit breaker E Loads F Electricity meter G Power distribution grid The inverter is suitable for indoor and outdoor use Alternative uses of the Sunny Boy not expressly recommended by SMA are not permitted For safety reasons it is not permitted to modify the product or install components that are not explicitly recommended or distributed by SMA for this product The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product Read and observe the documentation Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 11 2 Safety SMA America LLC 2 2 Safety Precautions A DANGER Danger to life from electric shock due to high voltages in the inverter High voltages that can cause fatal electric shocks are present in the live components of the inverter Do not open the inverter All work on the inverter e g repairs modifications may only be carried out by a qualified person Danger to life from electric shock due to damaged devices Operating a damaged inverter can lead to hazardous situation2. When the inverter disconnects itself due to insufficient irradiation you have to switch back on the socketoutlet as soon as irradiation is sufficient 22 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 6 The Message Electr arc detected is displayed Procedure once the power distribution grid becomes available again If the power distribution grid becomes available again during secure power operation the inverter remains in secure power operation The inverter only starts to feed in to the power distribution grid again once the load has been disconnected and the miniature circuit breaker is switched back on 1 Disconnect the load 2 Remove the plug for the load from the secure power socket outlet Switch off the secure power socketoutlet so that the inverter begins feeding into the power distribution grid again 4 Switch the inverter miniature circuit breaker back on 6 The Message Electr arc detected is displayed X An electric arc occurred in the PV system X The red LED is permanently lit X The AFCI has tripped and the inverter is in permanent shutdown A CAUTION Danger of fire from electric arc Only test the AFCI for false tripping in the order described below e Do not deactivate the AFCI permanently 1 If the following message appears on the display tap on the enclosure lid Electr arc detected Please confirm by tapping User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 23 6 The Message Electr arc detected
3. is displayed SMA America LLC The message Electr arc detected Please confirm by tapping appears for 10 seconds only After this it is no longer possible to restart the unit by tapping on the enclosure lid e Contact the SMA Service Line See Section 10 or e Access the user interface of the communication product Reset the operation inhibition by setting one of the following parameters Select the parameter Reset operating data or Op FncSetlstl and set to Reset operation inhibition or RSPermStopOp This effects resetting of the operation inhibition or Select the parameter AFCI switched on or AfcilsOn and set to No and then back to Yes This effects resetting of the operation inhibition M If the AFCI selftest is successful the green LED is lit and the display shows the device type the firmware version the device names the country data set and display language If communication is via Speedwire then the status and the versions of the communication assemblies will also be displayed also after the device names The inverter feeds into the grid X Green LED flashing Possible cause of error The DC input voltage is still too low or the inverter is monitoring the utility grid Once the DC input voltage is sufficiently high the inverter goes into operation X The red LED is lit and an error message and event number appear in the display Contact the SMA Service Line See Section 10 X The blue LED is glowing or flashin
4. For communication via RS485 CntrySet parameter For communication via Speedwire Set country standard parameter You can set the country data set of the inverter before commissioning or within the first ten operating hours via the two rotary switches in the inverter You can only set all other operating parameters of the inverter via communication products User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 19 3 Product Description SMA America LLC 3 5 Secure Power Supply SPS The inverter is equipped with a secure power supply by means of which an external socketoutlet can be connected to the inverter The socketoutlet provides current from the PV plant on demand in the event of a grid failure see Section 5 Secure Power Operation page 22 The secure power supply also has a terminal for the fan retrofit kit enabling an external fan to be controlled 3 6 Fan Retrofit Kit The fan retrofit kit is used for additional inverter cooling at high ambient temperatures for information on installation and configuration see the fan retrofit kit installation manual The fan retrofit kit can be retrofitted installed at the factory if specified in the order or included in the scope of delivery The SB 6000TL US is equipped with a fan as standard 3 7 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter AFCI In accordance with the National Electrical Code Article 690 11 the inverter has a system for the recognition of electric arc detection and interruption An electric arc w
5. Indicates that communication via Speedwire is active and there is a network connection Webconnect function Indicates that there is a connection to Sunny Portal Multi function relay Indicates that the multifunction relay is activated Temperature symbol Indicates that the power of the inverter is limited due to excessive temperature Power limitation Indicates that external active power limitation via the Power Reducer Box is active PV array Inverter NS om Ne l IKA Pa Grid relay Grid relay closed indicates that the inverter is feeding into the power distribution grid Grid relay open indicates that the inverter is disconnected from the power distribution grid Power distribution grid 16 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 3 3 Type Labels 3 3 1 Sunny Boy 3 Product Description The type label provides a unique identification of the inverter The type label is on the right hand side of the enclosure Figure 4 Layout of the type label Ord ji N SMA Solar Technology AG SUNNY BOY Uslityinaracte Those inverter Made in Germany Model SB xxxxxxx S NXXXXXXXXXX Date of manufacture XX XXXX EX CONMNOU GUBU TOME XKORWAT Reduced output power rating xxoxxWac Operating voltage range Vac MIN NOMINAL MAX XXX XXX XXX xxx XXx xxx Operating frequency range Hz MIN NOMINAL MAX XXX XXX XXX Max continous output c
6. PV Inverter SUNNY BOY 3000TL US 3800TL US AOOOTL US 5000TL US 6000TL US User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 Version 1 3 SMA America LLC Legal Provisions Legal Provisions Copyright 2014 SMA America LLC All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SMA America LLC Neither SMA America LLC nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc makes representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and or software it may describe including with no limitation any implied warranties of utility merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose All such warranties are expressly disclaimed Neither SMA America LLC nor its distributors or dealers nor SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that SMA America LLC and SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc reserve the right to make changes wi
7. duct Description SMA America LLC Symbols on the Inverter Symbol Designation Explanation Inverter This symbol defines the function of the eS green LED The green LED indicates the operating state of the inverter BH Observe the documentation This symbol defines the function of the 1 red LED The red LED indicates an error e Contact your installer Communication This symbol defines the function of the blue LED The blue LED indicates the communication state of the inverter 3 2 Display The display shows the current operating data of the inverter e g current power daily energy total energy as well as events or error messages The power and energy are displayed as bars in the diagram Rood o 0 0 kW Figure 3 Display layout example Item Designation Explanation A Power Current power B Day Daily energy C Total Total amount of energy fed in until now SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manua SMA America LLC 3 Product Description Item Designation Explanation D Active functions Displays the activated or active functions for communication network system services or temperature derating E Line conductor Line conductor involved for the values displayed F Event number relating to the Event number of errors relating to the power power distribution grid distribution grid G Output voltage output curren
8. ference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMA America Inc could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Operation is subject to
9. g Eliminate the communication error Contact the SMA Service Line See Section 10 X If the AFCI self test fails the inverter repeats the AFCI self test until it is successful X If the AFCI self test continues to fail Contact the SMA Service Line See Section 10 24 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 7 Cleaning the Inverter 7 Cleaning the Inverter NOTICE Damage to the display due to the use of cleaning agents e Ifthe inverter is dirty clean the enclosure lid the display and the LEDs using only clean water and a cloth 8 Glossary Energy Energy is the power that a system can supply or consume within a certain unit of time Energy is measured in Wh watt hours If your inverter feeds in for half an hour at 3 000 W and for half an hour at 2 000 W it will have fed in a total of 2 500 Wh Power Power is the product of the voltage and electrical current strength Power is measured in W watts The power shown in the display is an instantaneous valve It indicates the power that your inverter is currently feeding into the power distribution grid User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 25 9 Compliance Information SMA America LLC 9 Compliance Information FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including inter
10. gs in this manual Warnings in this document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel It calls attention to a procedure or practice which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the SMA equipment and or other equipment connected to the SMA equipment or personal injury Symbol Description A DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury AR SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC Legal Provisions Warnings on this product The following symbols are used as product markings with the following meanings Symbol Description Warning regarding dangerous voltage The product works with high voltages All work on the product must only be performed as described in the documentation of the product Beware of hot surface The product can become hot during operation Do not touch the product during operation Electric arc hazards The product has large electrical potential differences between its conductors Arc flashes can occur through air
11. ing device types from firmware version 2 10 e Sunny Boy 3000TLUS SB 3000TLUS 22 e Sunny Boy 3800TLUS SB 3800TL US 22 Sunny Boy 4000TLUS SB 4000TLUS 22 Sunny Boy 5000TLUS SB 5000TLUS 22 Sunny Boy 6000TLUS SB 6000TLUS 22 Target Group This document is intended for end users Symbols Symbol A DANGER Explanation Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Information that is important for a specific topic or goal but is not safety relevant Indicates an essential requirement for achieving a specific goal Desired result xalo p A problem that could occur Nomenclature Sunny Boy Complete designation Designation in this document Inverter product User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 9 1 Information on this Document Abbreviations SMA America LLC Abbreviation Designation Explanation AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current LED Light Emitting Diode 10 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 2 Safety 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The Sunny
12. ith a power of 300 W or greater must be interrupted by the AFCI within the time specified by UL 1699B A tripped AFCI can only be reset manually You can deactivate the automatic arc fault detection and interruption AFCI via a communication product in Installer mode if you do not require this function The 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code Section 690 1 1 stipulates that newly installed PV systems attached to a building must be fitted with a means of detecting and disconnecting serial electric arcs AFCI on the PV side 20 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 4 LED Signals 4 LED Signals The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter Designation Status Explanation Green LED ls lit Operation Flashing Requirements for connection to the power distribution grid have not been met Red LED ls lit Error e Contact your installer Blue LED ls lit Communication is activated User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 21 5 Secure Power Operation SMA America LLC 5 Secure Power Operation If the inverter has a secure power supply you can use the energy from the PV plant directly via the connected socketoutlet in the event of a grid failure The inverter automatically regulates the energy supply of the secure power socket outlet according to the solar irradiation on the PV plant While the secure power socket outlet is in use the inverter is disconnected from the grid and does therefore
13. not feed into the power distribution grid The secure power socketoutlet can not be used over night because there is no solar irradiation available for the supply of the socketoutlet li Do not connect anv devices that require a stable electricitv supplv The power available during secure power operation depends on the solar irradiation on the PV modules Therefore the power can fluctuate considerably depending on the weather or may not be available at all In the event of solar irradiation being too low or overload of the socket outlet the voltage supply of the secure socketoutlet will also be interrupted 20 seconds after interruption re establishment of the voltage supply will be attempted automatically This can lead to the inadvertent starting of the connected loads e Do not operate any devices via the secure power socket outlet that are dependent on a stable electricity supply for their reliable operation e Ensure that the loads that are connected to the secure power socket outlet do not require more than 1 500 W Requirements Ll The inverter must be showing the error message 202 203 204 205 or 801 Ll There must be sufficient solar irradiation O Load with a maximum power of 1 500 W Procedure for the secure power operation Switch off the inverter miniature circuit breaker Switch on the socket outlet Plug in the load Switch on the load 2 3 4 li Disconnection of the inverter due to insufficient irradiation
14. ntact the local utility company This connection must be made only by qualified personnel Wiring of the product must be made by qualified personnel only 6 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC Table of Contents Table of Contents Information on this Document eere 2 Safe S sate bar Da sia atria ia LA tended Uses ose e Soc Eh e EV EE UR DEED PRU RE 2 2 Sate Precautions 23 ore ru ER en E eae A 3 Product Description i rer hr Re rn 3 SUNNY Boy ss nano erer fa not Ana 9 2 Displayen TA i L aches Sareea ee 3 39 Ivpe Labels otras se un ria dae ends 2 921 SONNY Boys i eee a Bec METRI Ote th 3 3 2 DE Discornnectss ocho LE EAE 3 3 3 Symbols on the Type Labels LLLLLL ruraran 3 4 Communication Interface 3 5 Secure Power Supply SPS ipa x eh a 3 6 Fan Retrofit Kis tirar rota adora 37 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter AFCI es ib ei eed Rae ged LED Sighals 56 REO SECRET Men Nube iet da tieka Secure Power Operation cceeec ccc cccveees The Message Electr arc detected is displayed Cleaning the Inverter in eor sae rA ERE TN ENS GIGSSANY xoi wa i pe etus UR OLD bits ad rad Ir oO 0 NO 0 A Compliance Information lees 10 Contact iul yl ends e Wek de hee beet bak Wea ee E User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 SMA America LLC 1 Information on this Document 1 Information on this Document Validity This document is valid for the follow
15. ool ade in Germany by SMA Solar Technology AG Serial No ltem No XXXXXXXX DC DISCON2TLUS XX Item No DC DISCON2TLUS XX Date of manufacture XX XXXX Date of manufacture XX XXXX Max system voltage under all conditios IXXX Vde Range of operating DC voltage LL P X XXX Vdc DC max operating current XX Adc Operting voltage range D X XXX Vac XX Hz AC max operating current XX Ade Operting temperature range l 40F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C ENCLOSURE Type 3R This unit is UL approved for use with PV arrays and the inverter types SB XXXXTI US XX SB XXXXTLUS XX SB XXXXTLUS XX For more details and for tightening torque allowable wire size and type see the Installation Guide A A Figure 5 Layout of the type label Position Designation Explanation A Product name B Item No DC Disconnect device type C Date of manufacture DC Disconnect manufacture date month year D Device specific characteristics E Serial No DC Disconnect serial number You will require the information on the type label to use the DC Disconnect safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service Line The type label must be permanently affixed to the DC Disconnect 18 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 3 Product Description 3 3 3 Symbols on the Type Labels Symbol Designation Explanation Dange
16. r to life due to high The product operates at high voltages voltages All work on the inverter must be carried out by qualified persons only Risk of burns from hot surfaces The product can become hot during operation Avoid contact during operation Allow the product to cool down sufficiently before carrying out any work Wear personal protective equipment such as safety gloves Observe the documentation Observe all documentation that is supplied with the product ETL seal of approval The product has been certified as being A KT in accordance with the applicable TET directives by ETL FE FCC seal of approval The product complies with the requirements of the applicable FCC standards 3 4 Communication Interface The inverter can be fitted with an extra communication interface e g RS485 or Speedwire with Webconnect function This communication interface enables the inverter to communicate with special SMA communication products or other inverters for information on supported products see www SMA Solar com The interface can be retrofitted installed at the factory if specified in the order or included in the scope of delivery You can only set the inverter parameters via SMA communication products Depending on the type of communication RS485 or Speedwire the parameters and messages are displayed differently on the communication products Example Displaying the country data set parameter
17. s that result in death or serious injuries due to electric shock e Only operate the inverter if it is in safe and full working order Check the inverter regularly for visible damage e Only operate the inverter if there is no visible damage A CAUTION Risk of burns from hot surfaces The surface of the inverter can become very hot Touching the surface can lead to burns During operation only touch the lower enclosure lid and do not place any objects on the enclosure Placing objects on the enclosure can lead to power reductions due to overheating and therefore to yield losses Observe the safety messages on the inverter NOTICE Inverter damage Overvoltage can destroy the inverter e If the display message DC overvoltage Disconnect generator is shown inform your installer IMMEDIATELY 12 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 3 Product Description 3 Product Description 3 1 Sunny Boy The Sunny Boy is a transformerless PV inverter that converts the direct current of a PV array into grid compliant alternating current and feeds this into the power distribution grid Figure 2 Sunny Boy design Position Designation Cooling fins Inverter type label Display LEDs DC Disconnect type labels DC Disconnect Lower enclosure cover T QoO nimicgj o wv Upper enclosure cover User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 13 3 Pro
18. t Displays output voltage and output current of a line conductor in alternation H Event number relating to the Event number of errors relating to the inverter inverter Input voltage input current Displays input voltage and input current of one input in alternation K Event number relating to the PV Event number of errors relating to the PV plant plant L Text line Displays an event message or error message M Power and yield curve Displays the power curve of the last 16 feed in hours or the energy yield of the last 16 days e Inorderto switch between the displays tap once on the enclosure lid Symbols on the Display Symbol Designation S Tapping NE Explanation Vou can operate the displav bv tapping it Tapping once to activate the backlight to scroll to the next text line to switch between the power graphs of the last 16 feed in hours and the energy yields of the last 16 days e Tapping twice the display shows in succession the firmware version the serial number of the inverter the NetID the configured country data set and the display language Telephone receiver M Indicates a fault that cannot be rectified on site e Contact your installer User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 15 3 Product Description SMA America LLC Symbol Designation Wrench Explanation Indicates a fault that can be rectified on site e Contact your installer Speedwire connection
19. the following two conditions e This device must not cause interference and e This device must accept any interference including interferences that may cause undesired operation of the device 26 SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 User Manual SMA America LLC 10 Contact 10 Contact If you have technical problems first contact your installer The following information is required in order to provide you with the necessary assistance Inverter device type e Inverter serial number Inverter firmware version e Special country specific settings of the inverter e Type and number of PV modules connected Mounting location and mounting altitude of the inverter e Three digitor four digit event number and display message of the inverter Optional equipment e g communication products United States SMA America LLC 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 Estados Rocklin CA 1 916 625 0870 Unidos Canada SMA Canada Inc 1 877 MY SMATech 1 877 697 6283 Canad Toronto toll free for USA Canada and Puerto Rico Exento de tasas en EE UU Canad y Puerto Rico international Internacional toll free for Canada gratuit pour le Canada User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 27 SMA Solar Technology SMA America LLC www SMA America com
20. thout notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the material presented including but not limited to omissions typographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark SMA America LLC 3801 N Havana Street Denver CO 80239 U S A SMA Solar Technology Canada Inc 2425 Matheson Blvd E 7th Floor Mississauga ON L4W 5K4 Canada User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 3 Legal Provisions SMA America LLC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the following products Sunny Boy 3000TLUS SB 3000TLUS 22 Sunny Boy 3800TLUS SB 3800TLUS 22 e Sunny Boy 4000TLUS SB 4000TLUS 22 Sunny Boy 5000TLUS SB 5000TLUS 22 Sunny Boy 6000TL US SB 6000TL US 22 This manual must be followed during installation and maintenance The product is designed and tested according to international safety requirements but as with all electrical and electronic equipment certain precautions must be observed when installing and or operating the product To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product you must carefully read and follow all instructions cautions and warnin
21. urrent xx Aac Output power factor x Max operating current xx Vac Range of input operating DC voltage MPPT xxx xxx Vde Max operating current x x xx Vac Open temp range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Contains a Residual Current Isolation Monitor and Interrupter and a listed Photovoltaic Arc Fout CircuitProtection of Type 1 TINCLUOURE Type or roa For more details and for tightening torque allowable wire size and type see the Installation Guide ll Fe men re WE FCC Standards Intertek FOR HOME AND OFFICE USE A A Position Designation Explanation A Model Inverter device type B S N Inverter serial number C Date of manvfacture Inverter manufacture date month year D Device specific characteristics You will require the information on the type label to use the inverter safely and when seeking customer support from the SMA Service line The type label must be permanently affixed to the inverter User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 17 3 Product Description SMA America LLC 3 3 2 DC Disconnect The type label provides a unique identification of the DC Disconnect The type label is on the righthand side of the enclosure g C N SMA Solar Technology AG SMA Solar Technology AG wewameemeicecom BN wwsneenericccm SS DO in Germany by SMA Solar Technology AG isconnect DC Disconnect M B T
22. when high voltage current flows Do not work on the product during operation Risk of fire Improper installation of the product may cause a fire Observe the operating instructions Read the documentation of the product before working on it Follow all safety precautions and instructions as described in the documentation User Manual SB3 5TLUS22 BA en 13 5 Legal Provisions SMA America LLC General Warnings WARNING General Warnings All electrical installations must be made in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 This document does not and is not intended to replace any local state provincial federal or national laws regulation or codes applicable to the installation and use of the product including without limitation applicable electrical safety codes All installations must conform with the laws regulations codes and standards applicable in the jurisdiction of installation SMA assumes no responsibility for the compliance or noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the product The product contains no user serviceable parts For all repair and maintenance always return the unit to an authorized SMA Service Center Before installing or using the product read all of the instructions cautions and warnings in this manual Before connecting the product to the electrical utility grid co
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