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1. Pair opion E O 10 0 Min Change Language English defaults calibrate _ Files Figure 5 1 Setup menu e Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the settings e Use the right arrow buttons to select setting e Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the selected setting e Press the enter button to accept your changes e Press the left arrow button to unselect a setting Changing a Setting e RJ 45 VoP VoP LU Set the VoP to be used to measure RJ 45 cable e Coaxial VoP VOP E Set the VoP to be used to measure coaxial cable e TIA568A TIA568B Set the RJ 45 wiring configuration to TIA568A or TIA568B wiring standard e Pair Pin Set the RJ 45 wiremap to measure by pair or pin e Meters Feet Luna Set the length measurement to be displayed in meters or feet e Pair Pin can be changed to test the RJ 45 from Wire Order to Pair Order e Power Off Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes e LCD Dimmer Timeout O Set the desired automatic timeout from 00 5 99 9 minutes e Language Set the desired language from English default to Spanish or French e Tone Generator Timeout Set the desired automatic timeout 00 5 99 9 minutes Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 Setup e PoE Test Turn the PoE test On or Off Turning the PoE off will allow the CICT to detect a network without running a PoE test e Press the Calibrate softkey to calibrate the CICT2. This will calibrate the CICT at 0 ft No cables should be connected to the CICT when performing a calibration e Press the Save soft key to save your options NOTE If only temporary change Is desired do not press the save button If the save button is not pressed the previous settings will be restored once the unit is powered off e To restore factory detault values press the default soft key e To view saved files press the Files soft key 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 6 Cable Testing 6 Cable Testing 6 1 Cable Testing Guidelines The CICT tests coax network and phone cables to detect possible faults measure cable lengths show wire pairing and examine a cable s physical electrical properties IMPORTANT NOTES e RJ jacks for data and phone share internal connections on the CICT Connect just one RJ cable at a time e You cannot connect an RJ and coaxial cable at the same time e f testing RJ cables remove any coax cable adapters 6 2 Safety Notes The CICT is designed for use on cables with voltage below 60 V Do not plug the device into a source with voltage above 60 V Connecting the device to live AC power can damage the unit and pose a safety hazard Poorly terminated RJ plugs can damage the Jacks on the CICT Inspect all RJ plugs before inserting them into the CICT Make sure you insert the plug into the appropriate jack of the remote or device Cable contacts should be recessed into the plasti
3. Cable Tdi ds 14 6 6 Network Power over Ethernet POE We SNC tec aaa SETT ooiasia 15 ATI cece ae perce o A 16 6 8 Tone Generator ect 17 6 9 Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT Application oocccccnncoconocononononcnnononononnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 17 eTel Hers Sn A E E T 18 IN 20 A A er Te RE er N 20 FD a T 20 Tes WOM LTTE 20 o o T 21 Sl OAC gt Ts TO a E EN E E EE EEA E E E E N E E EEE 21 G es e PaKa ae E E EE E E EE NE T Eia 21 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Safety Information Safety Information To ensure safe operation of the Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment WARNING The Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT is designed for use on cabling systems with or without voltage e The Voltage icon turns on when the voltage exceeds Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV rating of 60 Volts peak AC or DC e Internal components are protected up to 400 Volts peak AC or DC e Operating the CICT when a voltage source exceeds 60 Volts peak AC or DC may pose a safety hazard WARNING We do not recommend using the CICT when the Voltage icon Is present Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com 1 Specifications Active Ethernet Altitude Battery Life Cable Measurements Enclosure Languages Maximum Voltage
4. converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support avallable in 60 seconds or less O Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners CICT User Manual version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
5. de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o O El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada PU ge 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table of Contents Table of Contents E 6 Mie SOE STIG A o o A AEEA NE AEE NE ERTEN F 2 OVOIVIQW rn nana 8 LN DO MONON TTT 8 LD lt AIMS AN recede ce sass E 8 2o a SS a 8 2 4 Components on the Cable Inspector Cable Tester LCCT 9 Z 6 A TTT 10 E O ac 11 eee kas 11 4 2 Automatic Power DOWN ns 11 ce lt n Te 12 E A 12 E PS e o PI 14 Sal Came T SUNO CUM apio 14 A aos 14 Erie e or ips 14 64 Cable A Pa 14 6 5 HowTo Perform a
6. lt gt BLACK BOX Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Inf ti Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 HANOI ATE on Web site www blackbox com e E mail info blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners We re here to help If you have any questions about your application or our products contact Black Box Tech Support at 724 746 5500 or go to blackbox com and click on Talk to Black Box You ll be live with one of our technical experts in less than 60 seconds Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designe
7. save the test results and click Save You can also rename the file in the Save As dialog window The computer software application will remember the last place you saved a file To read previously saved cable tests Click on File Open and select the desired test result file After tests have been saved they will automatically be reloaded the next time the Application is opened To write cable tests to the CICT e Connect the CICT to your computer using the included USB cable H HM e Open the CICT software application Click on File Open and select the desired cable tests e Click on Write CICT and the contents of the currently displayed tests will be written to the CICT To print a test e Select the desired test e Click on File Print To create and print test results report e First select the tests to be included in the report in the Test Results list box To select multiple tests do one or more of the following Click on a test and drag to the end of a range of tests Click on the first desired test then Shift click on the last desired test Press the Control Key and click on a test to add or delete it from the selected tests e Select Create Report PDF under the File menu e When a dialog box appears select the filename and location for the PDF Tile to be saved 6 10 Updating Firmware To download the new CICT firmware Go to www updatetesters com e
8. the wires are making contact with each other due to damage or improper termination Split A cable can be wired with correct continuity but not with correct pairing This most often happens when the cable is terminated consistently at both ends but in the wrong order Length Displays the pair lengths found Length discrepancies may be determined by these results Network Connectivity Displays network connectivity which allows the user to determine if it is different than expected PoE Displays results in red if voltages are lower than expected Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation Follow instructions carefully and pay attention to warning and caution symbols Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury death and damage to the Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT 4 1 On Off o Turn unit On Oft press the red button ED to activate the CICT or turn it off 4 2 Automatic Power Down The CICT automatically turns off to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device See Chapter 5 Setup to adjust the length of time before automatic power down 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 5 Setup 5 Setup From the main screen press the blue button on the far right below the setup symbol er Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the Setup menu and to select an option L K VoP C 68 0 VoP ai 83 5 T568A B T568B t4 Pair Pin
9. Click on the CICT Firmware update link to download the new firmware e Save the firmware file to your computer Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 6 Cable Testing Updating the CICT e Connect the CICT to your computer using the included USB cable e Power on the CICT MB The software will display CICT Connected at the bottom left of the screen e Click the Load File icon and select the desired CICT cyacd firmware file Click the Begin Download icon e The CICT screen will go dark and it will begin the firmware installation the screen will remain dark during the installation e The CICT Application will display a progress bar to indicate the download progress e Once complete the CICT application will display success along with the installation date and time in the Status Log window The CICT will power itself back on after the firmware installation e f the CICT is interrupted or an error occurs during installation the CICT screen will remain dark To recover the CICT firmware close the CICT application disconnect the CICT from the USB cable then remove the batteries Reinsert the batteries and follow the update instructions IMPORTANT NOTES The CICT screen will remain dark until it has been reorogrammed If an error occurs during the download process follow the steps below e Close the CICT application e Reset the CICT by removing a battery and reinserting It IMPORTANT NOTES The CICT scre
10. Measurement Technology Power over Ethernet Save Test Results Tone Generation Connectors Display Temperature Humidity size Weight Safety Compliances Chapter 1 Specifications Indicates advertised speeds of 10 100 1000BASE T half or full duplex Can Link to network at 10 100BASE T 10 000 ft 3048 m operating For 6 AA 9 VDC 2 200 mA hr typical alkaline battery Operating 20 hours typical Standby 1 5 years typical 200 mA max standby current Batteries are included Cable Testing and ID Up to 1000 ft 305 m Split Pair Detection 3 ft 1 m to 1000 ft 305 m Length Measurement O to 1500 ft 457 m 5 1 ft Supports 8 continuity and ID number remotes RJ 45 Supports 20 RJ 45 and 20 F Connector ID only remotes High strength PC ABS plastic with VO rating with boot Withstands 4 foot drop onto concrete English French Spanish Parameters refer to the maximum voltage that can be applied to any 2 connector pins without causing damage to the tester e RJ Jack 66 VDC or 55 VAC e F connector 50 VDC or VAC Time Domain Reflectometry TDR Tests for IEEE 802 3af and IEEE 802 3at PoE Plus compliant PoE Tests for classes and loads cable up to 25 5 watts At class 4 Identifies Mode A or B pairs with PoE Stores up to 256 cable or network tests with user defined names Tone Frequencies 730 Hz and 1440 Hz 1 RJ 45 1 coax 1 micro USB 1 75 x 2 25 full color LCD Operating 32 t
11. able or at the end of the cable to hear an audible tone 6 9 Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT Application The CICT Application gives you the ability to view save and print cable and network test results on your computer This application can also update your CICT s firmware To install the CICT application e Download the CICT software application from www updatetesters com e Save the application file to your computer s desktop Double click on the zip file to open it e Double click on setup exe to begin the installation 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 6 Cable Testing To view test results on your computer e Open the CICT application e Connect the CICT to your computer with the included USB cable e Power on the CICT MB The software will display CICT connected at the bottom left of the screen e Click the Read CICT icon to read the test results The cable names will be displayed on the top left of the screen The first cable name will automatically be selected and displayed at the top right e Click on the cable IDs on the left of the screen to view test results for that ID e You may delete a single test by selecting it and Delete or to delete the entire test list click on Delete All Tests To save the cable results to your computer e Click on File on the tool bar at the top left e Click on Save File A Save As dialog will appear navigate to where you want to
12. ach pair opens shorts or split pairs Performing a one ended test will not verify connectivity on the opposite end of the cable e f a remote is being used connect the remote to the opposite end of the cable e To calibrate the VOP connect a known length of cable to the CICT and press the up down left right buttons to increase or decrease the VOP Press the left and right buttons to select and change the VOP one digit at a time Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 6 Cable Testing e While adjusting the VOP press the test button until the desired length of the cable is displayed e To save the calibrated VOP enter the settings menu and press the Save soft key NOTE Your adjusted VoP will be displayed next to the RJ 45 or Coax icon e Press the green test button or the loop mode soft key to perform additional tests e To save a cable test press the save icon iH e Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the cable test file e Press the Save icon KE to save the cable test file 6 6 Network Power over Ethernet PoE Testing Power over Ethernet or PoE describes a specification that allows passing of electrical power along with data on Ethernet cabling There are two standardized specifications the IEEE 802 3af known as PoE and IEEE 802 3at known as PoE The first provides a maximum 12 95 W and the second provides a maximum of 25 5 W PoE also has two modes A and B Mode A uses pins 1 and 2 for the positi
13. c housing of the receiving jack Don t plug a six position phone plug into an eight position data jack on a remote or remote device 6 3 Length Testing CICT measures cable length and length to faults using Time Domain Reflectometry TDR Velocity of Propagation VOP is the TDR measurement of the speed of the reflected waveforms compared to the speed of light VOP values can vary among cable types lots and manufacturers In most cases these differences are minor and may be disregarded 6 4 Cable Testing with Remotes 1 8 Network Tel CICT remotes are used to verify connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and provide an ID To connect to a telephone cable use the included RJ 12 no fault telephone patch cables to connect to an RJ 11 wall plate The 1 20 Coax and 1 20 Network remotes are used to provide an ID 6 5 How to Perform a Cable Test e Power on the CICT e Connect a network coax or telephone cable to the appropriate connector on the top of the CICT WARNING Do not plug an RJ 11 cable directly into the CICT A standard RJ 11 cable will damage the CICT s RJ 45 jack Use the RJ adapter patch cable that is included with the CICT e Press the enter button to display the cable test menu The CICT will automatically perform a test upon entering the cable test menu e To test coax or telephone cable press the coax or telephone soft key cl ee e f a remote is NOT being used one ended test the CICT will test the length of e
14. d to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 N In OM Statement strucciones de Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 PA 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pa Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instruccione
15. en may remain dark which means it is in firmware update mode e Restart the application and it should say CICT Attached at the bottom left of the screen e Follow the CICT Firmware Update instructions above 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7 1 Batteries e The CICT is powered by six AA alkaline batteries e To replace batteries open the back cover by unscrewing the single screw with a philips head screwdriver e Take out the old batteries and replace Slide the new batteries in by following the directional guidelines in the battery chamber e Screw the back cover back on to the CICT Do not over tighten the battery back cover WARNING Do not use carbon batteries Do not mix new batteries with old batteries due to the risk of battery leakage 7 2 Cleaning e Use a clean damp cloth to clean the CICT e Before cleaning disconnect all cables from the CICT Failing to disconnect cables can damage the device and cause personal injury e Do not use harsh cleaners abrasives or solvents 7 3 Storage e When not in use store the CICT in a dry protective case e Batteries should be removed if the device is stored for a long time e Do not expose the CICT to high temperatures or humidity See the specifications section for temperature limits Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that you
16. it easy to update CICT firmware 2 3 What s Included Your package should contain the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or into blackbox com e 1 Cable Inspector with protective boot e 2 RJ 12 test cables 1 Micro USB cable e 1 Coax and Network remote set in foam holder includes 5 Coax remotes numbered 1 5 1 F type coupler 5 RJ 45 remotes numbered 1 5 1 e 1 Quick Start Guide Nylon storage case Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 Components on the Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT w KSBLACK BOX Full color LCD display Soft keys perform the function on the display above each button Back Test Direction cursors to move in LCD display Enter key On Off F connector jack Micro USB port 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 3 LCD Screen 3 LCD Screen The Cable Prowler features a full color graphic LCD screen Press any of the four soft keys blue below the on screen icon to select that function Alternately you can use the side or up down arrows to scroll to your selected on screen function and press enter the center arrow Table 3 1 Types of Faults Miswire Cable s wire connection does not follow cabling standards Open Wire connection is not continuous throughout cable length Short A pair has a high resistance fault This occurs when
17. o 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C 10 to 90 non condensing 1 85 H x 3 6 W x 6 8 D 4 7 x 9 15 x 17 3 cm With batteries 1 lb 2 oz 510 g GE 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT combines the functions of a high end cable tester and length measurement device It identifies link status link capability and detects PoE All of this is done in full color with internal memory to save your results 2 2 Features TDR technology Measures cable length and distance to faults High resolution color display Easy viewing in any environment Color wire map per Makes data visualization detection and saving TIA568A B codes USB RJ 45 and coaxial Tests network and coaxial cables connectors Fasy to export results via USB Tone Generation Traces cable runs and locates faults by sound Remotes Verifies connectivity at the opposite end of a cable and provides identification Active Network Tests Detects and reports current link speed and link capabilities for active Ethernet drops up to 1 Gbps PoE Detection Detects presence of PoE and class of PoE per IEEE 802 3af at with load test for voltage drop Save and View Test Results Tests results can be named saved and viewed on the unit CICT PC Application Provides the ability to upload or download test results for saving viewing or printing Makes
18. r Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair the unit It con tains no user serviceable parts Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 or into blackbox com Before you do make a record of the history of the problem We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e the nature and duration of the problem e when the problem occurs e the components involved in the problem e any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 8 2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your Cable Inspector Cable Tester CICT e Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container e f you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it Before you ship for return or repair contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization RA number 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 NOTES Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com lt BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media
19. requency 1 0 Hz ESETI Figure 6 2 Link Light screen e Power on the CICT e Connect the CICT to an active network cable or port e Press the Network PoE soft key then press the Link Light soft key wx e The Link Light will automatically begin upon entering the Link Blink menu e The Link LED above the LCD screen will flash at the same cadence as the port light e Use the up and down arrows to adjust the transmit frequency to suit the switch characteristics Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 6 Cable Testing 6 8 Tone Generator Tone generation is used to trace cable runs and locate faults by sound Selection of this mode emits a cadence from the CICT through the connected cable The tone is detected by a tone tracer probe part number TS155 R3 sold separately y Ld T5688 4 Tone 1 Figure 6 3 Tone generator screen e Power on the CICT e e Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the tone generator icon and press the enter button e The CICT will automatically activate the tone generator upon entering the tone generator menu e Connect your cable to either the RJ 45 jack or coax connector located on the top of the CICT e To switch between network and coax cables press the coax cable RJ 45 soft key ak e Press the up or down arrow buttons to select tone cadences 1 thru 4 e Press the left or right arrow buttons to select which pin or pair to place the tone e Use a tone probe alongside the c
20. s de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados
21. ve voltage and pins 3 and 6 for the negative voltage Mode B uses pins 4 and 5 for the positive voltage and pins 7 and 8 for the negative voltage The CICT tests to see if either PoE or PoE is present If it is detected it then activates it and tests the voltage under minimum and maximum current load and displays the result The CICT will also display which PoE mode is found While PoE is activated the CICT also communicates and displays the Link Status and Link Capability status 24 PoE a Link Capability Link Flow Control 10Base T Full Half Duplex 100Base TX Full Half Duplex Connected at PoE A 12 95W Max 100 Base TX 57 9 V Min Load MDI FDX 56 5 V Max Load Figure 6 1 PoE activated screen e Power on the CICT e Connect the CICT to a switch or active network jack e Use the left or right arrow buttons to select the Network PoE icon and press the enter button or press the Network POE soft key e The CICT will automatically detect and display link capability connection speed PoE class and PoE min max voltages 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 6 Cable Testing e To perform a network test only press the PoE soft key REA e To save the PoE data press the Save soft key M e Use the arrow buttons and the enter button to name the PoE file e Press the Save soft key to save the PoE Tile 6 7 Link Light The Link Light test is used to help identify a hub or switch port aa d o Y N Y F
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