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1. inslrumenls inc CONFIDENCE DISPLAY The Stingray includes a built in Bargraph display Activate the display by pressing the button on the instrument face It will scroll between level velocity temperature remaining battery power and remaining logger capacity To conserve battery power the display will shut Off after 1 minute Double press the button to freeze the display on one parameter Parameter flashes CALIBRATION Stingray does not require field calibration Stingray Level Velocity Logger Manual Series A 1 inslrumenls ine It 1s factory calibrated to measure level from the bottom of the pipe or channel to the water surface maximum 15 ft 4 5 m and velocity from 0 to 10 ft sec 0 to 3 05 m sec Page 4 GP yl DIF 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manes ans d INSTALLATION SENSOR LOCATION 1 Choose a sensor mounting location where silt or deposits are least likely to accumulate 2 For best results flow should be evenly distributed across the channel and relatively free of turbulence The Stingray is very effective at averaging level and velocity readings in turbulent conditions but best accuracy and response time is achieved with evenly distributed flow 3 Avoid vertical drops obstructions or elbows immediately up and downstream from the sensor Locate the QZ02 sensor at least 10 times maximum Head level and 10 times the channel width from these flow distur2. D Cell Velocity reading with no flow Wave action on water surface or upstream turbulence Relocate sensor Temperature display 1s blank Fluid temperature 1s below 5 F 15 C Minimum fluid temperature for sensor operation is 5 F 15 C Temperature displayed in Sensor not connected Greyline Logger is 103 5 C Connect sensor 218 3 F Memory capacity display is Data logger memory is full Run Greyline Logger software 0 download log file Click Write from real time display to restart the logger FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1 How to turn Stingray On and Off Stingray is On when batteries are installed Default logger rate is 30 seconds which will run for 45 days before filling the logger memory and discharging the batteries To turn Off the Stingray remove the batteries 2 Is logger memory retained with batteries removed and Stingray Off Yes logger memory is maintained with Stingray batteries removed The only way to delete logger memory is through Greyline Logger software Real Time display and clicking Write 3 How long do D cell Alkaline batteries last New D cell Alkaline batteries will power the Stingray for the same time duration as the logger capacity Refer to Logging Interval in this manual Page 13 GP yl DIF 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mans Sofa 4 SENSOR CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE HANDLING Stingray sensors that have
3. Level Velocity Logger LI entr inc Manual Series A 1 RETRIEVE LOG Greyline Logger V2 25 File Edit View Data Logging Communication Window Help settings are properly configured Ensure that communications gt Hi Stingray log of Beaverbrook roa Mi IE EE ro A 5 11 03 4 32 15 05411702 4 2315 ME mee ey of road Dat Stingray log of Beaverbrook Road From May 10 2003 16 12 To May 21 2003 18 44 under the Communications Connection Setup menu Connect a Stingray using the RS232 cable supplied 05 11 03 4 34 15 05 11 03 4 35 15 05 11 03 4 36 15 05 11 03 4 37 15 05 11 03 4 38 15 57107103 16 12 0 018 1 00 0 75 05 11 03 4 3915 E 0571 0344015 050 05 11 03 4 41 15 S Ha 05 11 03 44215 5 025 05 11 03 4 43 15 0 00 Click the Retrieve Log 5 109 455 sn 2 05 11 03 noA 1 0 icon or select Data Logging 5 11 03 44815 d 05 11 03 4 43 15 05 11 03 4 50 15 0 0 Retrieve Log from the drop drown menu Greyline Logger will download the log file and a graph window will open 05 11 03 4 51 15 05 11 03 4 52 15 05 11 03 4 53 15 05 11 03 4 54 15 05 11 03 4 55 15 05 11 03 4 56 15 05 11 03 4 57 15 05 11 03 4 58 15 05 11 03 4 53 15 05 11 03 5 00 15 05 11 03 5 01 15 05 11 03 5 02 15 em me e 05 11 03 5 03 15 0 383 0 674 5 500 05 11 03 5 04 15 0 383 0 786 5 500 05 11 03 5 05 15 0 383 0 713 5 500 05 11 03 5 06 15 0
4. been immersed in sewage must be cleaned before return to Greyline for Service 1 Rinse sensor and cable to remove debris 2 Immerse sensor and cable in a solution of 1 part household bleach Javex Clorox etc to 20 parts water for 5 minutes Do not immerse open end of sensor cable or cable plug Ensure that the protective cap 1s properly fitted to the cable plug before immersing in water or cleaning solution 3 Dry with paper towels and pack sensor and cable in a sealed plastic bag 4 Return to Greyline for service IMPORTANT unclean sensors will not be serviced and will be returned to sender at their expense SENSOR CLEANING WHILE STINGRAY IS IN OPERATION Use a soft brush or broom to wipe the sensor face DO NOT USE an abrasive tool or gouge the surfaces of the sensor Remove the sensor from its mounting bracket to remove severe build up of debris or stringers attached to the sensor cable or mounting bracket Page 14 Greuline LLLE E ine APPLICATIONS HOTLINE Stingray Level Velocity Logger Manual Series A 1 For applications assistance advice or information on any Greyline Instrument contact your Sales Representative write to Greyline or phone the Applications Hotline below United States Canada Toll Free Email Web Site Canada Tel 315 788 9500 Fax 315 764 0419 Tel 613 938 8956 Fax 613 938 4857 888 473 9546 info greyline com http www greyline com Greyline Instruments Inc 1645
5. 0 data points 4 Alkaline D cells RS232 28 800 Baud me J 20 ft 6 m shielded with DB9 M F connectors Greyline Logger for Windows Supports real time monitoring log file download and export graph and data table presentation level velocity to flow conversion 3 44 S6 mm gt O O Ol d 166 mm Stingray 0 1 to 10 ft sec 0 03 to 3 05 m sec Minimum Head 1 in 25 4 mm Maximum Head 15 ft 4 5 m 5 to 150 F 15 TO 65 C PVC polyurethane epoxy 25 ft 7 6 m submersible polyurethane jacket shielded 3 coaxial includes MB QZ stainless steel mounting bracket Automatic continuous SIDE VIEW 0 63 B E 25 ft 7 6 m length 0 50 12 7 mm 10 mm N 114 5 mm O 150 38 1 mm Page 19
6. 384 0 683 5 500 05 11 03 5 07 15 0 378 0 753 5 500 Temperature C Velocity m s 11Sun 12Mon 13Tue 14Wed 15Thu 16 Fri 17Sat 18Sun 18Mon 20Tue 21Wed 22Thu Date amp Time May 2003 Click and drag the mouse pointer across a section of the graph to zoom in or press the A s sm amp E Zoom In icon to view portions of the flow log Click the Show Data Table icon or select View Data Table drop down menu to open a table view of the log file Select File Save to save a copy of the log file with a DAT file extension The file can be reopened using File Open menu FLOW CALCULATION Click Generate Flow Log from the drop drown menu to calculate flow m T E3 Greyline Logger supports flow calculation for common channel anne setup shapes Level Offset m L teve Channel Type ME Round pipe Y Square channel Channel ID m Egg shape pipe Trapezoid channel l Select the Channel Type and enter the dimensions Level Offset should be set to 0 000 unless the sensor is elevated above the bottom of the channel or pipe Page 10 GP 2 wl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manutan d Round select Round for open pipes and enter the pipe ID Inside Diameter Square Select Square for rectangular channels and enter the width of the channel Egg Select Egg for channels with cross section dimensioned as shown A R aR HEIGHT
7. 3R 3R R y Trapezoid Select for trapezoidal shaped channels Enter Width and Slope TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL V shaped channels may also be monitored where the channel width is entered as 0 4 WIDTH RUN gt SLOPE RISE RUN e g 41 WIDTH 24 e g 722 WIDTH Im RUN 10 RUN 0 35 m RISE 12 RISE 0 5 m SLOPE 1 2 SLOPE 1 429 NOTE To calculate flow for channel shapes other than Round Square Egg or Trapezoid export the data File Export Data and perform the flow calculation using a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel and your own conversion formula Page 11 Greuline inslrumenls inc FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING Stingray Level Velocity Logger Manual Series A 1 The Stingray uses an ultrasonic level sensor to determine water LEVEL and an ultrasonic Doppler sensor to measure flow VELOCITY The QZ02 transducer combines both sensors in one housing SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTIONS Pressing display button does not turn on LCD display Batteries not installed properly Check battery polarity Battery latch not fully closed Slide latch to the fully closed position Batteries dead Replace batteries with 4 premium quality Alkaline D Cell Operating below minimum temperature Rated for operation above 4 F 20 C New batteries just installed Allow 10 seconds for Stingray to activate after installation of ne
8. 6 Sixsmith Drive Long Sault Ont KOC 1P0 PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE USA 407 County Route 46 Massena NY 13662 Instruments may be returned to Greyline for service or warranty repair Before shipping a product to the factory please contact Greyline by telephone or Fax to obtain an RMA number Returned Merchandise Authorization This ensures fast service and correct billing or credit When you contact Greyline please have the following information available Serial number Date of Purchase AR WN o Model number Software Version Reason for return description of fault or modification required Your name company name address and phone number After NS an RMA number please ship the product to the appropriate address below Canadian and International Customers Greyline Instruments Inc 16456 Sixsmith Drive Long Sault Ont KOC IPO RMA Page 15 USA Customers Greyline Instruments Inc 407 County Route 46 Massena NY 13662 RMA GP yl Mi 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mans Sofa 4 LIMITED WARRANTY Greyline Instruments warrants to the original purchaser 1ts products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of invoice Greyline will replace or repair free of charge any Greyline product if it has been proven to be defective within the warranty period This warranty does not cover any expenses incurred in the removal and re installati
9. Stingray baud rate 1s fixed at 28800 and Greyline Logger baud rate must be set at 28800 to match Modem Settings are only required 1f you will connect to a Stingray through modems and telephone lines Refer to the Greyline Logger Help for more detailed instructions Page 8 GP yl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manual Series A 1 REAL TIME MONITOR y Greyline Logger V2 22 m Ey Select Data Logging Real Time Monitor E s od eju ON to view real time level velocity and FF temperature from the connected Stingray Seine Re adings we updated END l 0 seconds T o nin o duy 23 29i 3 34 06 PM T Double click a graph to display in the main view LE 3 85 in North Outlet Level Logging Settings Current Logging Status 2Miueloggng vy e Head Last Logging Start Time Keep Battery Profle v Thursday January 29 2004 2 30 06 PM Remaining Logger capacity and remaining battery power are indicated LOGGING INTERVAL Use the Logging Settings selector to change the Stingray s logging interval then press the Write button to transmit the new setting to the Stingray The Stingray will take measurements for 10 seconds and record the sampled data It will then enter a low power sleep mode for the remainder of the interval time While in sleep mode the Stingray consumes minimal power This means that the logging interval also dete
10. UCTION The Greyline Stingray Level Velocity Logger measures and data logs level velocity and fluid temperature in open pipes and channels It 1s designed for flow surveys in sewers streams and irrigation channels FUNCTION TEST 1 Connect the sensor plug to the watertight fitting on the Stingray enclosure 2 Install 4 new Alkaline D Cell batteries Close battery lid and latch shut 3 Wait 10 seconds then press the display button on the face of the Stingray to activate the LCD display 4 Place the QZ02 sensor flat to the bottom in a bucket of water about 6 150mm deep Double press the display button to freeze on selected parameter Stir the water to cause motion over the sensor and display a velocity reading BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BATTERIES Use premium Alkaline D Cell Energizer E95 or Duracell MN1300 Ensure proper orientation 1 Replace when bar graph shows 3 bars Operation lt 20 C reduces battery life IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS Do not disconnec t the sensor at connect to PC via RS232 cable s Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C ENCLOSURE 1 Rated IP67 Watertight Dustproof 1 Keep Sensor connector clean and dry DO NOT SHIP WITH SLIDE BATTERY LATCH TO OPEN Use new premium quality Alkaline D Cell batteries only Energizer E95 or Duracell Procell MN1300 Insert batteries as shown BATTERY BATTERY c Page 3 Greuline
11. USER S GUIDE Installation amp Operation Instructions Level Velocity Logger Stingray Manual Series A 1 GP yl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mans Sofa 4 Function Test o 3 Battery Installation oc 3 Confidence Display da AAA RAN A ARA A A AA AAA e a E al a 4 Calibration e Ds a A A DAD AAA AAA AAA AA 4 Installation Sensor Location ro f n n ee ene 5 Enclosure Installation ccc cc o o n n n n n n n n II Mee 7 RS232 Connection AA AAA HE EE AAA AAA AAA 1727111117 8 Greyline Logger Software rcrum 8 Field Troubleshooting CF eed oe ERS EE SDA EA ES eAEESLES SERS SRES ED EE wD A 12 Frequently Asked Questions K SA S o6 28006 0c a D Ge cot A O A MP Eco SURE cime 13 Applications Hotline Sap Ge be T TT TT AAA 77772771 71T 171071 7 15 Product Return Procedure o o n n n n n n n n Ie 15 Sensor Cleaning Instructions s cc rr o n n n n n n n ng n gg M X n RR 14 Warranty aa OE A AR A e A AA ER A IRA AR AA 16 Appendix A Options AE e i AAA ES AAA AA AAA RR A AAA 17 Specifications A A a A A A AA AA A AA A ace 19 IMPORTANT NOTE This instrument is manufactured and calibrated to meet product specifications Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation Any unauthorized repairs or modifications may result in a suspension of the warranty Available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format Page 2 GP yl DIF 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mises d INTROD
12. bances QZ02 VELOCITY LEVEL SENSOR MOUNTING Mount the QZ02 sensor with the stainless steel bracket and hardware supplied Ensure that the sensor is parallel to the water surface check with a level Mount with the tapered end of the sensor pointing upstream and the sensor cable MB QZ m QZO2 MOUNTING C VELOCITY LEVEL E FLOW BRACKET SENSOR SIDE VIEW pointing downstream FASTEN MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A INSERT SENSOR INTO SET SCREW MOUNTING BRACKET Clip or tie wrap the sensor cable securely to the pipe or channel wall FASTEN SENSOR s CABLE TO PIPE OR CHANNEL WITH METAL CLIPS OR TIE WRAPS Page 5 GP yl iia a Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mans Se as Ag GOOD BAD END VIEW 4 FLow E FLow md SENSOR SENSOR Page 6 GP 2 wl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manca d OPTIONAL PIPE BAND MOUNTING WITH QZ02 SENSOR Install the stainless steel pipe band with the sensor mounting bracket at the invert bottom of the pipe Ensure that the sensor bracket is parallel to the water surface check with a level Mount so the tapered end of the sensor will point upstream and the sensor cable will point downstream Turn the Y hex nut clockwise to expand the bracket and secure to the pipe wall by friction fit Insert the sensor into the mounting bracket and clip or tie wrap the sensor cable secur
13. e Stingray data logger Install on any PC running Windows 98 2000 Me NT XP Requires a PC with an RS232 port or a USB to RS232 converter and at least 5MB of available disk space NOTE Refer to the Greyline Logger Help menu for complete instructions on using this software The following information covers only basic functions of this powerful software program When you connect to a Stingray for the first time follow this procedure 1 Use Communication Connection Setup to configure your PC for communications 2 Use Real Time Monitor to configure the logging frequency 3 Use Retrieve DataLog to download log files from a Stingray CONNECTION SETUP Ele Edit View DataLogang Emm IEEE w ndow Help Connection Setup Ctrl M Configure communications with the Stingray ba through the Communication menu eg we Select Connection Setup Communication Settings Refer to the Greyline Logger Help file for Connection Type Modem Settings detailed instructions Select the Standard PC serial por ias r USB Using virtual ti 2 A 0 Connection Type according to your PC ei velie al Cancel Dial Command String Escape Code setup Bor o e hep Guard Time Sec Hang up String E Sec ATH Use Standard PC serial port if your PC or gt TA ids laptop has an RS232 port otherwise use GEE Connect Hangup 5 a USB to RS23 2 C onverter and S elect Perform Autodial Edit Phone Numbers USB Using virtual com port
14. e Stingray enclosure and the sensor The extension includes watertight submersible connector plugs NOTE Use only one PVXC5 Sensor Cable Extension for a total cable length of 75 ft 23 m Page 17 GP yl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manna d SS PIPE MOUNTING BAND OPTION VSJ we og Use optional VSJ stainless steel Pipe Mounting Bands for easy Sensor installation in round pipes SA ge Each Pipe Band includes e Band Adjustment Jack allowing 0 5 13 mm adjustment from P udi DET the nominal band size BAND ADJUSTMENT e Stainless steel bracket for Sensor mounting JACK Pre drilled for tie wraps included to secure Sensor cable CODE BAND SIZE BAND ADJUSTMENT JACK VSJ6 6 150 mm ID pipes VSJ8 8 200 mm ID pipes VSJ10 107 250 mm ID pipes VSJ12 12 300 mm ID pipes VSJ14 14 350 mm ID pipes VSJ15 15 375 mm ID pipes VSJ16 167 400 mm ID pipes VSJ18 187 450 mm ID pipes VSJ20 207 500 mm ID pipes VSJ24 24 600 mm ID pipes VSJ30 307 750 mm ID pipes VSJ PIPE MOUNTING BAND SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET EJ END DB BRACKET VSJ HALF PIPE P pe MOUNTING BAND D ADJUSTMENT FLOW JACK VSJ32 40 32 40 800 1000 mm ID pipes VSJ42 54 42 54 1100 1375 mm ID pipes l W l VSJ56 72 56 72 1400 1800 mm ID pipes AS AA SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET Mounting Instructions Install the stainless steel pipe band with the sensor mounting brac
15. ely to the stainless steel pipe band as illustrated P uu E BAND ADJUSTMENT JACK e VSJ PIPE MOUNTING BAND Le DETAIL BAND ADJUSTMENT JACK SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET EJ ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION Close the Stingray cover and ensure that the sensor cable connector is tightened snugly do not damage the connector by over tightening the coupling Use a chain or mounting bracket to hang the enclosure from the manhole ladder or any available secure location The enclosure should be located above the high water level so that it will not be accidentally submerged Stingray is rated for operation from 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F The batteries will not function below the rated temperature To prevent overheating avoid mounting the enclosure in direct sunlight Stingray enclosure is rated IP67 watertight and dustproof Page 7 GP 2 wl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Mannes 4 RS232 CONNECTION Use the 9 pin RS232 connector supplied with each Stingray for communication with a PC computer or laptop It may be connected directly to a PC computer or laptop COM port or connected through a USB to RS232 converter or through a modem for communication by dial up connection via telephone lines GREYLINE LOGGER SOFTWARE Greyline Logger for Windows is supplied with each Stingray and is required to download log files and to set the logging interval of th
16. ket at the invert bottom E FASTEN SENSOR of the pipe Ensure that the sensor bracket is E T parallel to the water surface check with a METAL CLIPS OR level Mount so the tapered end of the sensor VE SM will point upstream and the sensor cable will point downstream Turn the Y hex nut clockwise to expand the bracket and secure to the pipe wall by friction fit END VIEW Insert the sensor into the mounting bracket and clip or tie wrap the sensor cable securely to the stainless steel pipe band Page 18 Greuline inslrumenls inc SPECIFICATIONS Electronics Enclosure Accuracy Display Operating Temp electronics Instrument Set up Logger Interval Data Logger Capacity Power Output Communications RS232 Cable Software Velocity Level Sensor QZ02 Velocity Measurement Range Level Measurement Range Operating Temperature Exposed Materials Sensor Cable Sensor Mounting Temperature Compensation Stingray Level Velocity Logger Manual Series A 1 Watertight airtight dust proof 6 18 IP 67 polycarbonate T3 Level 0 25 of Range Velocity 2 of Reading LCD displays Level Velocity Water Temperature Battery and Memory capacity 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C via Greyline Logger software for Windows Logging Time Interval Site Name 10 sec 15 days 30 sec 45 days 1 min 3 months 2 min 6 months 5 min 1 year 10 min 2 E years 20 min 4 years 130 00
17. on of the product If a product manufactured by Greyline should prove defective within the first year return it freight prepaid to Greyline Instruments along with a copy of your invoice This warranty does not cover damages due to improper installation or handling acts of nature or unauthorized service Modifications to or tampering with any part shall void this warranty This warranty does not cover any equipment used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product All implied warranties are limited to the duration of this warranty This 1s the complete warranty by Greyline and no other warranty is valid against Greyline Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Greyline Instruments Inc Page 16 GP yl iia 2 Stingray Level Velocity Logger inslrumenls inc Manual Series A 1 APPENDIX A OPTIONS SENSOR CABLE EXTENSION OPTION PVXC5 Each Stingray QZ02 sensor includes 25 ft 7 6 m submersible tri coaxial sensor cable This cable is shielded from electrical interference and is watertight with a polyurethane jacket Extend sensor cable an additional 50 ft 15 m with one PVXCS5 Sensor Cable Extension connected between th
18. rmines Settings Logging Status Logging Interval Unknown J Read 10 Seconds Logging Start Time January 1 2001 1 01 01 4M Estimated wrapping Time 30 Seconds 1 Minutes the battery life of the instrument The 5 Minutes January 16 2001 06 21AM 10 Minutes table below shows the maximum amount 20 Minutes of time the Stingray can log while at a constant 68 F 20 C Low temperatures and varying battery quality will reduce the amount of time Logging Interval Logging Time and Battery Life the Stingray can log until the batteries 10 Seconds 15 Days need to be changed Because of their one F ABD higher power capacity and better low xii temperature characteristics it is 1 Minute 3 Months recommended that only premium quality 2 Minutes 6 Months Alkaline D cell batteries Energizer E95 or Duracell MN1300 be used in the Su Krpa Stingray 10 Minutes 2 Years MEMORY WRAP AROUND ae _ Click the Wrap Around On box to enable data wrap around When the Stingray data log is full and wrap around is enabled the Stingray will overwrite the oldest data at the beginning of the log This allows the Stingray to always have a record of the most recent flow events If this option is unchecked deselected the Stingray will stop logging when the data log 1s full and keep the log in memory until a new log is started Page 9 GP SL lime Stingray
19. w batteries Level reading zero with level gt 1 25 4 mm Sensor not connected Connect sensor No echo detected sensor misaligned Use a level to confirm sensor mounting is horizontal Sensor coated with debris or sediment Clean sensor with a soft brush Level reading correct but not changing Batteries discharged Replace batteries with 4 premium quality Alkaline D Cell sample rate Stingray LCD display and Greyline Logger real time display are refreshed every 10 seconds Level reading not correct and not changing Extreme turbulence Relocate sensor where water surface 1s calm and evenly distributed Debris attached to sensor or mounting structure Clean sensor with a soft brush and remove debris Level reading is erratic Extreme turbulence and highly aerated water Relocate sensor where water surface 1s calm and evenly distributed Sensor coated with debris or sediment Clean sensor with a soft brush Page 12 Greuline inslrumenls inc Stingray Level Velocity Logger Manual Series A 1 SYMPTOMS FAULTS SOLUTIONS Velocity reading 1s zero with flow Sensor not connected Connect sensor Sensor coated with debris or sediment Clean sensor with a soft brush Velocity reading 1s correct but not changing Batteries too low to sample displays last recorded value Replace batteries with 4 premium quality Alkaline
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