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1. We our or us refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materlals or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunc tion or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED2. as you move away from the reflecting object or its bearing changes C False echoes caused by side lobe An antenna s side lobe emissions are low power and will not register distant targets However if there is a strong reflecting target near your boat 1t sometimes may appear as a circular arc false echo on the screen D Distant false echoes caused by duct phenomenon The duct phenomenon sometimes occurs when meteorological condi tions create a temperature inversion between layers of air When this happens radar waves propagate erratically and can reach a location considerably farther away from your boat than the radar s maximum distance range What appears onscreen is a false echo that looks to be nearer than the actual target Since the true echo from the distant target is outside the measurement capabilities of the radar its apparent distance will change when you change ranges and you can conclude that it s a false echo Radar interference If another boat s radar is operating on the same frequency as yours it can create interference on your display The interference usually appears as spiral or radial patterns This ra dar has an interference rejection control to eliminate interference Turn it on to reduce or eliminate the interference Installation Considerations Prior to actual installation of the radar scanner unit several factors must be considered to assure maximum performance Location The scanner must be locat
3. enclosed antenna Radar and other ra dio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation immediately turn off the radar equipment and move the person away from the antenna Turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to work on the an tenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar 11 Section 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Lowrance Radar with the RIM 100 radar interface module Your radar consists of three main components the radar scanner unit a display unit sold separately and the RIM 100 radar interface module which connects the scanner unit and the display unit We know you re anxious to begin the installation but first let us tell you how this manual is organized The first section describes how your radar works We ll also discuss is sues to consider when selecting an installation location as well as im portant safety requirements The second section will tell you how to install the radar scanner unit The third section covers installing the RIM 100 radar interface module Radar operation 1s covered in another manual that corresponds to your display unit The radar scanner unit includes the radar antenna transmitter re celver and necessary electronics The mounting hardware kit and inter connecting cable also are included with the radar scanner What is radar The word radar is an acronym for RAdio Detecting And Ran
4. p m Eastern Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Lo cator 22 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories for your radar please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate a Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 If you are sending a check for repair please place your check in an
5. retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 21 How to Obtain Service In the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone with out sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our ship ping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice 1n Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine 1f a return 1s necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 3 a m to 5
6. this device may not cause harmful in terference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired opera tion Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 pro tection 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 in structions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there 1s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the factory customer service department for help 17 Notes Notes Notes 20 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
7. IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been con nected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than ac cording to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must
8. bove all persons to pre 6 vent microwave radiation exposure This antenna is installed cor rectly It safely exceeds the recommended separation distance Section 2 Radar Installation Preparations Unpack your new radar and check the contents against the packing list Do not remove the cover from the unit There are no connections or ad justments inside the unit that are needed for installation or operation The cable must remain attached For ease of handling coil the cable and place it on top of the scanner then secure it with tape Invert the scanner and make sure the four mounting holes are clear to accept bolts Working at higher elevations may become necessary while installing the scanner unit Observe safety measures and take suffi cient precaution to avold personal injury or damage to the equipment WARNING To comply with FCC radio frequency RF exposure re quirements the radar antenna for this scanner must be installed a minimum distance of 1 foot 0 3 m or more ABOVE all persons Installation Procedure Prepare the mounting surface by making sure 1t is clean and flat NOTE It is a good idea to check the accuracy of the enclosed paper tem plate by measuring the actual dimension between the hole loca tions The printing process and moisture absorption can affect accu racy Of the print 1 Use the template provided and mark the location of the four mount ing holes Align the template squarely with the
9. center line of the vessel with the arrow pointing toward the bow 2 Drill four 1 2 13 mm diameter holes through the mounting surface 3 Check that each bolt with lock washer and flat washer protrude through the mounting surface at least 5 16 8 mm but less than 9 16 15 mm If installing a radome model the bottom of the unit could be damaged if bolts protrude more than 9 16 15 mm 4 Apply marine sealant around each mounting hole 5 Place the radar scanner unit on the mounting surface Orient the scanner with the index mark on the housing facing forward cable gland should be facing aft 6 Install and tighten four M10 x 25U M10 x 1 mounting bolts Use anti corrosive grease on each bolt to avoid difficulty in removing the bolts later on 7 Uncoil the scanner cable 8 Secure the cable near the scanner to support the weight of the cable and prevent strain on the watertight cable seal If the cable 1s to pass through tubing or a bulkhead protect the unfinished end Do not use the unfinished wires or fabric braid to pull the cable Attach a fish cord only to the cable jacket Route the cable to the RIM 100 module s location securing it at appro priate points along the way Make a drip loop and apply sealant at the entry point of an exterior bulkhead Section 3 RIM 100sp Installation You can install the RIM 100 module in some other order if you prefer but we recommend this installation sequence 1 Selec
10. d with wire nuts 7 Connect the RIM 100 power cable to the same 12 volt power source as the radar s display unit The red wire is and the black wire 1s 8 After wires have been connected and unused wires insulated insert the module s power data cable plug in the receptacle on the RIM 100 1l Cable Connections and Wiring Diagrams LRA 1000 LRA 1500 LRA 2000 radomes xc gt Wo V co x lt Purple Transmit T M 1 K White Receive LING 3 INN Drain Ground 7 Display Data cable for future j unit serial device J RIM Power data cable of Display unit pwr RIM Power NMEA 2000 red power black ground network pwr Cable connections and wiring diagrams for Lowrance radar RIM 100 interface module and display unit These connections cover radome models LRA 1000 LRA 1500 and LRA 2000 y Serial device data cable may need RIM software update to use Note RIM power cable must be connected to the same 12 volt power source as the radar s display unit Detail Drawing A Large black pwr Radar motor power poH uhite pwr i Data Out Brown Data In Data Out Red Data In Data In Yellow Data Out Data In Orange Data Out SW1 On Signal Blue On Signal SW1 SW2 Green V SW2 Crimped connection To radar unit II Crimped connection RL Optional data out RS232 Blue TX2 Drain Ground Drain Grou
11. de Radar is a line of sight view of targets and obstructions More importantly if a mast or some part of the boat s superstructure is in the path of the antenna s sweep this will also create a shadow zone No targets will be recognized behind it and it could create a dangerous situation False echoes Sometimes radar will display targets on screen that do not exist in the real world You should be aware of how and why this happens A Ghost echoes Sometimes one large object very near your boat will appear as two dif ferent targets onscreen One is the actual radar echo The other is a ghost echo generated by a re reflection of the original signal It comes back to your own boat bounces back to the target and then is picked up by the antenna on the second bounce The actual echo appears at the correct distance and bearing on the screen The ghost echo appears somewhere behind your boat This type of false echo is also generated by re reflection of radar waves from bridges quay walls or buildings along the shore B Multiple echoes If there is a large vertical reflecting surface near your boat as in the case when you pass alongside a large ship radar signals are repeatedly bounced back and forth between your boat and the other object Two to four images may appear on the screen at equal intervals in the same bearing This 1s called a multiple echo The image appearing closest to you 1s the real echo Multiple echoes will disappear
12. ed so that passengers and crew are not ex posed to the direct radar beam WARNING To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the ra dar antenna for this scanner must be installed a mini mum distance of 1 foot 0 3 m or more ABOVE all per sons This is a bad installation The radar beam will be obstructed by the helm This can create blind spots or shadow zones on the radar dis play More importantly it will expose persons at the helm to harmful levels of microwave radiation 4 The scanner unit should be mounted on the center line of your vessel in a location that has an unobstructed view forward and is as clear as pos sible the rest of the way around the unit A location as high as practical to improve maximum range is desirable keeping in mind that minimum range objects may be overlooked if mounted too high Position the unit forward of large structures and exhaust stacks Large structures or stacks cause blind spots Contamination from engine ex haust on the scanner housing also reduces radar performance Antennas for GPS radio communication or other equipment should not be in the radar beam Use non metallic extension poles to move the ac tive area of antennas above the radar beam In selecting a location consider the suitability of the mounting surface It must be flat and approximately level with the vessel s water line The surface must support the weight of the scanner and have access to the underside
13. en arrays RIM 100 to display unit 15 Lowrance Radar Specifications LRA 1000 LRA 1500 LRA 2000 LRA 4000 LRA 5000 Diameter Open Array N A N A N A 5 Length Power 2 kW 2 kW 4 kW 4 kW 4 Output es es 0 A O ft kW es 4 Power 30 watts 55 watts 70 watts 85 watts 95 watts Required Voltage 10 8 41 6 10 8 41 6 10 8 41 6 10 8 41 6 10 8 41 6 Required volts DC volts DC volts DC volts DC volts DC Slotted Wave Guide Antenna y yes yes open array open array X Band es es es 10 GHz d 2 d d Rev Per Min A Operational 100 knots 100knots 100knots 7Oknots 70 knots Wind Velocity Operating 13 to 131 F 13 to 131 F 13 to 131 F 13 to 131 F 13 to 131 F Temperature 25 to 55 C 25 to 55 C 25 to 55 C 25 to 55 C 25 to 55 C Water IPX6 IPX6 IPX6 IPX6 IPX6 Resistance IEC529 IEC529 IEC529 IEC529 IEC529 Cable 33 ft 33 ft 33 ft 33 ft 33 ft Length 10 m 10 m 10 m 10 m 10 m Range Warm up Time 90 sec 90 sec 90 sec 120 sec 120 sec Worst Case Beam Width 7 AT 4 24 17 Horizontal Beam Width 25 25 25 25 25 Vertical Safety Zone no no yes yes yes Weiaht 14 Ib 15 Ib 17 5 lb 48 3 Ib 48 3 lb 9 6 4 kg 6 8 kg 7 8 kg 21 9 kg 21 9 kg 16 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communi cations Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1
14. envelope and tape it to the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write the Return Authorization RA number on the outside of the box underneath your return address 6 For your security you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit Visit our web site lowrance com ll LOWRANCE We Lead We Find You Win Lowrance Pub 988 0161 001 O Copyright 2006 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 022406 Lowrance Electronics Inc
15. for installation of the four mounting bolts Weights are listed in the specifications table in the back of this manual Obtaining sufficient dip angle Raise the scanner position so that there is a sufficient dip angle avall able between the line of sight from the scanner to the obstacle and the horizontal line By raising the dip angle above 5 it 1s possible to pre vent mid and long distance shadow zones The radar cannot detect ob jects below the line of sight Mounting Base Use a mounting base such as the one shown below or you can install the scanner directly to a roof or other flat surface Make sure you keep the water drain tube clear It s located at the bottom of the scanner unit Note If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of more than 2 mm use spacers with the mounting bolts to prevent stress on the scanner housing Mounting base for radar scanner unit 5 The recommended mounting surface thickness is 3 8 to 1 2 9 mm to 13 mm If the mounting surface is thin a doubler should be added If 1t s thicker longer bolts must be purchased WARNING The scanner will be damaged if bolts penetrate more than 9 16 15 mm Also consider the cable route from the scanner to the operator s loca tion Avoid routing the interconnecting cable through areas of possible damage from moving objects machinery exposure to chemicals or high temperature The radar should be installed at least 1 foot a
16. ging In simple terms this 1s how 1t works A radio transmitter sends out a quick microwave pulse A receiver lis tens for that signal s echo when it is bounced back from something in its path When it returns it is processed by a computer to determine relative distance position and bearing of the object that reflected the signal This information is displayed on the display unit s screen Other boats or ships navigational markers landmasses and the like are re ferred to as targets By knowing how long 1t takes for a signal to return the distance to a target can be determined As the radar antenna scans through a 360 degree rotation it can show where the target is relative to your posi tion By repeated scans you can see which direction another vessel is moving Antenna How radar will perform is largely determined by its antenna or scan ner Increasing the size of the antenna improves long range perform ance and target discrimination the ability to distinguish two sepa 1 rate targets at a distance The critical factors are the antenna s beam width and side lobe level Typically a radar antenna will radiate a tightly focused beam from the front of the array The longer the an tenna array is the narrower the beam width Additionally it will also emit smaller amounts of energy to each side A lower side lobe level lessens the effect of a false echo Side lobe The beam radiating the strongest radio signal from the an
17. nd White RX Yellow TX1 Purple TX Orange RX1 Dark gray not used Detail drawing B wiring diagram radomes RIM 100 to display unit 13 LRA 4000 LRA 5000 open array radars See following detail drawing C u Dark gray not used Display unit ct Purple Transmit we White Receive Drain Ground Data cable for future serial device 1 RIM power data cable RIM Power red power NMEA 2000 black ground network pwr LAT See following NN Ie detail drawing D I Cable connections and wiring diagrams for Lowrance radar RIM 100 interface module and display unit These connections cover models LRA 4000 LRA 5000 open array radars y Serial device data cable may need RIM software update to use Note RIM power cable must be connected to the same 12 volt power source as the radar s display unit Detail Drawing C Large red arge black Radar motor powerf Large white Large Blue Small black not used Radar magnetron powerf L Sun my Detail drawing C Wiring diagram RIM 100 to open array unit Detail Drawing D A Crimped Connection NG N Optional data out RS232 Drain Ground Drain Ground White RX Yellow TX1 Purple TX Orange RX1 Dark gray not used Detail drawing D wiring diagram op
18. ow Zone nung 2 Palse echot Seinn aaa AA 3 O A AM IM a e EM MS 3 D Mal ple eches und N duds 3 C False echoes caused by side lobe esee 3 D Distant false echoes caused by duct phenomenon 3 Radar nterferenee nai ol 4 Installation Considerations ii A 4 LOCA esse 4 Obtaining sufficient dip angle eere 5 Mountino Base acer 5 Section 2 Radar Installation eere eee eere enne 8 O AA 8 Installation Procedure aee 8 Section 3 RIM 100sp Installation eere ene 10 Cable Connections and Wiring Diagrams eese 12 Lowrance Radar Specifications cooccconcncnoncnnncnnncconancnnaccnnccininnns 16 poc CON PANA ee LE MM DNE 17 Warnings and Cautions Caution Use this radar at your own risk This radar was designed for use as a navigation aid It should not be used for purposes that require precise measurements of direction distance topography or location Always compare the navigation information received from your radar with data from other navigation aids and sources When a conflict arises between the navigation data from your radar and data from other navigation aids make sure you resolve the conflict before proceeding with navigation A CARE FUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION Caution International Regulations for Preventing Collistons at Sea man da
19. po LOWRANCE Pub 988 0161 001 www lowrance co Radar RIM 100 Radar Interface Module Installation Instructions Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished trans mitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Elec tronics Association Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli cies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions esssesonseonnenonnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnensnsennene 1 Section 1 Introduction oett toe o eres es en eo ii 1 Wat POE a ee Mrd mE E DE cS P DUE 1 AMECO cs E n a cts Mn Sot M MSS M MM CO NE 1 Sided eraann e E xeu ad 2 Characteristics of Radar Waves GIKAN EE EUIS 2 Targets difficult to display on screen eene 2 Radar Shad
20. t a flat surface near the display unit to mount the module The location must be close enough for the RIM s RS232 data cable to reach the display unit s RS 232 data cable Use the RIM 100 as a template to mark the location of the pilot holes for the four mounting screws E LOWRANCE ravi TOO un RIM 100sp Radar Interface Module 2 Drill four 1 8 3 mm diameter pilot holes in the mounting surface 3 Use four 3 4 No 10 stainless steel screws to mount the RIM 100 module RIM 100 module mounted on a bulkhead 10 4 Route the radar cable to the RIM 100 location Connect the RIM 100 radar data cable to the radar antenna power data output cable using heat shrink butt connectors Follow instructions on the wiring diagram that corresponds to your radar antenna Detail Drawing A for radome models or Detail Drawing C for open array models Diagrams are shown on pages 11 through 14 5 Connect the RIM 100 RS 232 data cable to the display unit RS 232 cable using heat shrink butt connectors Follow the instructions on the wiring diagram that corresponds to your radar antenna Detail Drawing B for radome models or Detail Drawing D for open array mod els RIMData M Ne N RIM Pwr RIM 100 RS 232 Power Data Cable 6 The RIM 100 s serial device data cable 1s unused at this time To pro tect the wire ends for future use and prevent accidental shorts un used wires should be wrapped in electrical tape or cappe
21. te that when radar s on a vessel the radar must be used at all times regardless of weather conditions or visibility Numer ous court decisions have not only ruled the radar must be used but that the radar operator must be knowledgeable in all opera tional aspects of radar performance or otherwise face a greater risk of liability if an accident occurs Caution If you purchased an open array radar antenna make sure it is installed in an area free of hardware obstructions and free of po tential obstructions like sails lines or other vessel components that could intermittently intrude or be caught up in the array antenna s rotation path WARNING High Voltage Hazard Dangerously high voltages are present within the radar scanner unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts The cover should be removed only by a qualified radar service technician Technicians must exercise ex treme care when working inside the unit ALWAYS re move power before removing the cover Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge even after switching off the radar Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage components ground them with a clip lead There are no internal connections or adjust ments necessary for installation WARNING Microwave Radiation Hazard The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans especially to the eyes NEVER look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of ra diation from an
22. tenna is called the main lobe Those beams radiated in other directions are referred to as side lobes The side lobe level indicates the difference in level signal strength between the largest side lobe and the main lobe Characteristics of Radar Wave Radio waves travel out from the antenna bending slightly along the earth s surface The amount they bend depends on atmospheric condi tions The sight distance of a radar generally is about 6 longer than the optical sight distance and is calculated using this equation Where A is the height of the scanner the distance to the radar horizon in nautical miles Nm 1 22 h feet or 2 214 h meters Targets difficult to display on screen The intensity of the reflected radio signal from a target depends on the distance height size of the target the target s material and shape along with the radar s transmitter power output and antenna size Targets made of fiberglass wood or other low reflectance materials or those that have a small incident angle are difficult to display on a screen Sandy beaches and sandy or muddy shallows can be difficult to pick up A coastline can actually be closer to your boat than it appears on the screen because there s not much to reflect a signal back to you Radar Shadow Zones Radar waves propagate in a straight line A high outcropping of land or a large ship will create a shadow zone behind it and prevent you from seeing targets on the other si
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