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Pitagora 4.0 – Car / Top of car


Door command

The door command board can command either one or two doors with alternative, selective or passage through opening. Output and inputs are available on the jst connectors on the TOC board and on APPO board (in the controller).

The doors can be automatic, semi-automatic or manual:

DOOR A

  • ROA output (relay open door A) open collector max 24V 100mA
  • RFA output (relay closing door A) open collector max 24V 100mA
  • Input BRA (A oor opening button relay) closed to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input CEA (A door photocell) closed to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input FOA (A door opening limit) closed to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input FFA (A door closing limit) closed to GND (NA) I = 5mA

DOOR B

  • ROB output (relay opening door B) open collector max 24V 100mA
  • RFB output (relay closure door B) open collector max 24V 100mA
  • Input BRB (B door opening button relay) closing to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input CEB (B door photocell) closing to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input FOB (B door opening limit) closing to GND (NA) I = 5mA
  • Input FFB (B door closing limit) closing to GND (NA) I = 5mA

Weight load control

When COM input is active, floor reservation calls are neither recorded nor managed.

When SUR input is active the elevator car does not start and the acoustic signal in the elevator car is activated. The SUR signal is ignored while driving.

Integrated load weighing
In some application controller is able to detect the weight in the cabin without the need for installed load weighing devices. Available for implants only:
– Maximum load 630 Kg.
– Electric lift with VVVF Fuji LM2
– Gearless motor
– Direct or 2:1
The solution does not comply with the regulations (81.20 point 5.12.1.2.2) and therefore a risk analysis was carried out.
The function needs a Calibration procedure (See test 22)

The calibration must be repeated if weight is added or removed on the counterweight or in the cabin, for example:
– Adding panels, push buttons or flooring
– Addition of the compensation chain

Amigo emergency telephone

Visit the Amigo emergency telephone page to connect it to the Pitagora 4.0 system.
Link

Elevator car Position / Speed Control with Motor Encoder

This control system can only be used on systems with inverter VVVF with a Gearless Motor.

Location, stop and deceleration are controlled by counting the pulses coming from the encoder of the motor. The counting of the pulses is suitably corrected (reset) by the reset signals at the top and bottom (AGB / AGH) and from the signal of door zone (ISO1).

The same J16 input connector is used to connect, with the appropriate cable, the encoder interface card, which is inside the FUJI inverter.

Parameter ”Count System” should be set as “engine encoder”. In menu choose 2048 number of pulses. Subsequently the dimensional parameters of the motor pulley and the type of pulling system should be inserted. Next the system asks to set the shaft length in order to set the correct sensitivity. Only after these steps are completed, Will it be possible to run the automatic floor levelling procedure.

Rollback control and ride comfort

When the Playboard controller is applied to installations equipped with closed loop gearless machines, comfort and precision can be optimized thus avoiding undesired effects such as rollback (typical of lifts with unbalanced load).

The following parameters can be adjusted to achieve optimal setting for your installation. It is suggested to follow the procedure from start to end in the proposed sequence.

Starting phase adjustments
Adjust the following Parameters to compensate for other undesired effects.

ParameterDescriptionDefaultSuggested Adjustments
GearlessGeared
H64Zero speed control time 0,80,8Set value between 0,7 and 0,8 then increase to soften start phase ramp
Important: In “Positioning” Menu :
Delay DIR-BRK <= 0,2 s
Delay BRK-S > H64
L68RBC Proportional Gain (P constant)
(specifies the P constant of the Automatic Speed Regulator to be used during RBC calculation time)
1,810Motor overshoots: increase value by 0,25

Vibrations: decrease value by 0,25
L69RBC Integral Time (I constant)
(specifies the I constant of the Automatic Speed Regulator to be used during RBC calculation time)
0,003 s0,010 sMotor overshoots: decrease value by 0,001

Vibrations: increase value by 0,001
L73Unbalanced load compensation
(specifies the I constant of the Automatic Position Regulator to be used during RBC calculation time)
0,50Motor overshoots: increase value by 0,50

Vibrations: decrease value by 0,50
L82ON delay time
(specifies the delay time during which the inverter main circuit is kept activated)
0,2 s0,2 sLarger Brakes: decrease value by 0,1

Smaller brakes: increase value by 0,1


Notes: L65 specifies whether to enable or disable the unbalanced load compensation (Rollback control). By default, it is set to 1 (Rollback control active). Speed is kept at zero when brakes are released to avoid rollback effect.
High speed phase adjustments
High speed “P” gains and “I” time constants are used by the Auto Speed Regulator (ASR) of the inverter during high speed lift travel. These constants can be adjusted as follows:

ParameterDescriptionDefaultSuggested Adjustments
GearlessGeared
L24“S” Curve setting 625$25%Speed fluctuations: increase value by 5
L36“P” Gain constant at high speed210Speed fluctuations increase value by 0,25
Vibrations: decrease value by 0,25
L37 “I” Time I constant at high speed0,100 s0,100 sSpeed fluctuations decrease 0,01
Vibrations: increase value by 0,01

Notes:
Increasing the P constant makes response from machinery faster but may cause overshooting or hunting in motor. Furthermore, due to resonance of machinery or overamplified noise, machinery or motor may produce vibration noise.
On the contrary, decreasing the P constant excessively delays response and may cause speed fluctuation in a long cycle, taking time to stabilize the speed.
“I” times values (L37 and L39) normally do not need to be changed, unless “P” gains are not enough to achieve optimal comfort. Setting a small “I” Time constant shortens the integration interval, providing a faster response. On the contrary, setting a large “I” Time constant lengthens it, having less effect on the ASR. This may help in case of resonance of machinery generating abnormal mechanical noise from the motor or gears
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Stopping phase adjustments
Use the constants of the gains “P” and the times “I”, at low speed, to make the final adjustment for the stop phase:

ParameterDescriptionDefaultSuggested Adjustments
GearlessGeared
E16Deceleration time # 9
(Last deceleration ramp)
1,80 s1,80 sIncrease value by 0,5 to soften last ramp (max suggested value: 3 sec)
H67Stop Hold Time1,5 s1,5 sCar unable to stay at floor: increase 0,25
Important: In “Positioning” Menu :
Delay BRK-DIR <= 2,0 s
Stopping Boost = 1% or 2%
L38“P” Gain constant at low speed210Car unable to stay at floor: increase 0,25
Vibrations: decrease value by 0,25
L39I” Time I constant at low speed0,100 s0,100 sCar unable to stay at floor: decrease value by 0,01
Vibrations: increase value by 0,01
L83Brake Control (OFF delay time)
(specifies the delay time between stop speed and deactivation of the brake signal)
0,3 s0,1 sLarger Brakes: decrease value by 0,1
Smaller brakes: increase value by 0,1

Notes: In order to let the inverter perform the stopping phase correctly, make sure that operating contactors open at least 2 sec after brake contactor. If operating contactors open in advance, a shock on the machine may be heard.
VVVF controllers with non-encoder based positioning systems
If a digital position system is used in the installation (i.e.: digital signal from magnetic detectors), some additional parameters must be used:

ParameterDescriptionDefaultSuggested Adjustments
F24Starting speed holding time0,7Set value between 0,7 and 0,8
H64Zero speed control time0Set value to 0
E12Acceleration at high speed 2Speed fluctuations: increase value by 0,25
E13Acceleration at low speed2Motor stops: increase value by 0,25
C07Creep Speed (5-10% of high speed)Motor stops: increase value by 0,1
Vibrations: increase/decrease value by 0,1
C11High SpeedSee Nominal Value on the motor plateIf the elevator car is unable to keep floor level, make sure the low speed phase is performed correctly by reducing high speed C11 to half of its value to check that low speed is kept for few seconds, then slowly increase C11

UCM circuit

Connection to the circuit for UCM solution.
Pitagora 4.0 has own certified solutions for managing of UCM solution in lift installations.
The UCM system consists of three parts:
– Detector who detects an Unintended Cabine Movement.
– Actuator how the braking action is implemented
– Stopping Device what stops the cabin.
The Stopping Device must be a certified safety device and it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the compatibility of the different elements of the UCM system.
For the functional verification of the entire system and the measurement of the spaces and intervention times, specific tests are provided to be carried out at the end of the assembly (see Test and measurements).

The following table shows how to set the UCM Monitor parameter according to the device or circuit for detecting uncontrolled movements.
For Hydraulic installations the parameter is used for:
-) Central unit / valves configuration (see table 2)
-) UCM solution managed by controller

Table 1 – Monitor UCM
Monitor UCMDevice / Hydraulic Control UnitUCM SolutionActuator
TypeTime
NoNot presentNo-
11,5 sOverspeed Governor OSG A3 Montanari RQ-AXXXYesSafety Gear
21,5 sController = Brake monitor
Movement with door open available only with Encoder ELGO LIMAX 33CP
YesA3 Certified Brakes
3...17Do not use
181,5 sBrake monitor for Door opening enable (door opens only if brake is fall)No
191,5 sDMG UCM Circuit 4.0 (no brake monitor)
Only for temporarly disabling of Brake switches monitor
No
201,5 sDMG UCM Circuit 4.0 and Brake monitorYesA3 Certified Brakes
211,5 sOverspeed Governor OSG A3 Montanari RQ-AXXX
Controller = Brake monitor
YesSafety Gear
221,5 sOverspeed Governor OSG A3 Montanari RQ-AXXX
Pin deactivation delay equal to the time for automatic return to the floor
YesSafety Gear
231,5 sOverspeed Governor OSG A3 Montanari RQ-AXXX
Pin deactivation delay equal to the time for automatic return to the floor
Controller = Brake monitor
YesSafety Gear
24...29Do not use
301,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Without UCM / ELGO
311,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
321,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
331,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
341,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
351,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves + A3 valve (test)Without UCM / ELGO
361,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves + A3 valve (test)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
371,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves + A3 valve (test)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
381,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves + A3 valve (test)
391,5 sHydro Central Unit with Electromechanical valves + A3 valve (test)
401,5 sGMV model NGV Central UnitWithout UCM / ELGO
411,5 sGMV model NGV Central UnitYes = OSG A3Safety Gear
421,5 sGMV model NGV Central UnitYes = UCM 4.0Two valves
431,5 sGMV model NGV Central Unit
441,5 sGMV model NGV Central Unit
451,5 sGMV model NGV A3 Central Unit (RDY – RUN signals monitor)Without UCM / ELGO
461,5 sGMV model NGV A3 Central Unit (RDY – RUN signals monitor)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
471,5 sGMV model NGV A3 Central Unit (RDY – RUN signals monitor)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
481,5 sGMV model NGV A3 Central Unit (RDY – RUN signals monitor)
491,5 sGMV model NGV A3 Central Unit (RDY – RUN signals monitor)
501,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Without UCM / ELGO
511,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
521,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
531,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
541,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2
(A3 second down valve is optional, no test performed)
551,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2 + DSV A3 (test)Without UCM / ELGO
561,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2 + DSV A3 (test)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
571,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2 + DSV A3 (test)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
581,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2 + DSV A3 (test)
591,5 sBucher Electronic unit LRV + NTA-2 + DSV A3 (test)
601,5 sBucher Electronic unit i-Valve / iCON-2 (SMA monitor signal)Without UCM / ELGO
611,5 sBucher Electronic unit i-Valve / iCON-2 (SMA monitor signal)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
621,5 sBucher Electronic unit i-Valve / iCON-2 (SMA monitor signal)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
631,5 sBucher Electronic unit i-Valve / iCON-2 (SMA monitor signal)
641,5 sBucher Electronic unit i-Valve / iCON-2 (SMA monitor signal)
651,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (no test performed)Without UCM / ELGO
661,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (no test performed)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
671,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (no test performed)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
681,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (no test performed)
691,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (no test performed)
701,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (test)Without UCM / ELGO
711,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (test)Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
721,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (test)Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
731,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (test)
741,5 sStart Elevator unit 93/E-2DS (test)
751,5 sALGI Electronic Unit AZRS 2.0Without UCM / ELGO
761,5 sALGI Electronic Unit AZRS 2.0Yes = OSG A3Safety Gear
771,5 sALGI Electronic Unit AZRS 2.0Yes = UCM 4.0Two valves
781,5 sALGI Electronic Unit AZRS 2.0
791,5 sALGI Electronic Unit AZRS 2.0


Table 2 – Hydraulic Central unit managed
Control UnitA3 valveValves commandMonitor UCMNote
Generic 2 or 3 valves
BLAIN EV100
GMV T3010
MORIS CM 320
NoCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
30 ... 34CV4 can be used instead of CV1 as UP valve in order to exclude Soft Stop (valve energized also after motor stops)
Generic 2 or 3 valves
BLAIN EV100
GMV T3010
MORIS CM 320
OMARLift
YesCV1 = UP (with Soft Stop)
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
CV4 = UP (no Soft Stop)
CV5 = A3 VALVE
30 ... 34 (*)
35 ... 39 (**)
CV4 can be used instead of CV1 as UP valve in order to exclude Soft Stop (valve energized also after motor stops)
GMV NGVNoCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
CV4 = MIDDLE SPEED
CV5 = INSPECTION
40 ... 44
GMV NGV A3NoCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
CV4 = MIDDLE SPEED
CV5 = INSPECTION
45 ... 49Monitor signals
RDY / RUN
Bucher LRV
Bucher NTA-2
NoCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
50 ... 54Need one 16RL board configured as
1 wire per floor HYD
Bucher LRV
Bucher NTA-2
Bucher NTA-2 + DSV A3
YesCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
CV5 = A3 VALVE
50 ... 54 (*)
55 ... 59 (**)
Need one 16RL board configured as
1 wire per floor HYD
Bucher iCON-2
Bucher i-Valve
CV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
60 ... 64Need one 16RL board configured as
1 wire per floor HYD
Start Elevator 93/E-2DSCV1 = UP (not used)
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
CV4 = SOFT STOP
CV5 = A3 VALVE + UP START
60 ... 69 (*)SOFT STOP Option
Start Elevator 93/E-2DSYesCV1 = UP (not used)
CV2 = DOWN
CV3 = HIGH SPEED
CV4 = SOFT STOP
CV5 = A3 VALVE + UP START
70 ... 74 (**)SOFT STOP Option
ALGI AZRS 2.0YesCV1 = UP
CV2 = DOWN
CV5 = DOWN 2
75 ... 79Need one 16RL board configured as
1 wire per floor HYD

(*) = No test 2 valves
(**) = With 2 valves test
The following table indicates how to set the UCM parameter according to the type of system, including the solutions adopted for protection in systems with reduced headroom and / or pit spaces.
The use of monostable contacts involves the presence of a bistable circuit in the switchboard.

UCMInstallation TypeReducedDoor Contacts
TypeTimePITHEADMonostableBistable
NoEN 81.1 / EN 81.2
11,5 sEN 81.1 / EN 81.2 with Bypass door circuit
With SM1 Safety module (Bypass’ knob opens safety chain)
21,5 sEN 81.1 / EN 81.2 with Door Bypass Circuit
Without SM1 Safety module (Bypass’ knob opens REV input)
3 ... 13Not use
141,5 sEN 81.20 with monostable contacts
No protection in head. Custom solution with risk analisys
XX(*)
151,5 sEN 81.20 with monostable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX(*)
161,5 sEN 81.20 with monostable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT (under the cabine) and No protection in head. Custom solution with risk analisys
XX
171,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
No protection in head. Custom solution with risk analisys
XX(*)X
181,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX(*)
191,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT (under the cabine) and No protection in head. Custom solution with risk analisys
XXX
201,5 sEN 81.20 with monostable contacts
Pit Access control
X(*)
211,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device ELGO + OSG A3 (type 1)
XX(*)X
221,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX(*)X
231,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX(*)
241,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XXX
251,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XX(*)X
261,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XX(*)
271,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XXX
281,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XX(*)X
291,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XX(*)
301,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XXX
311,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device ELGO + OSG A3 (type 2)
XXX
321,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XX(*)X
331,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XX(*)
341,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XXX
351,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX
361,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XX(*)
371,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Manual Protection Device in PIT
XXX
381,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XX
391,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XX(*)
401,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SHI Technolift
XXX
411,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XX
421,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XX(*)
431,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device OSG A3 Montanari
XXX
441,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XX
451,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XX(*)
461,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device AMI 100 CMF
XXX
471,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SDH Technolift
XX(*)X
481,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SDP Technolift
XX(*)
491,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with bistable contacts
Protection Device SDH + SDP Technolift
XXX
501,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SDH Technolift
XX
511,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SDP Technolift
XX(*)
521,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device SDH + SDP Technolift
XXX
531,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XX(*)X
541,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XX(*)
551,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XXX
561,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XX
571,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XX(*)
581,5 sEN 81.20 / 21 with monostable contacts
Protection Device ESG WITTUR
XXX

X(*) = Means that contact is needed only at the lowest floor door.

A non-exhaustive list of the types of UCM systems and solutions most used are shown in the following table, where different applicable solutions are highlighted, each of which has its own dedicated interface and programming circuit. The interfacing with the listed devices is carried out according to the specifications indicated in the manuals of the relevant manufacturers.
When the absolute positioning system ELGO LIMAX 33CP is provided (see the relevant page), its certified UCM function is used.

UCM system
System typeUCM system
DetectorActuatorStopping device
Electric lift.
No maneuvers with open doors.
Not required.
(only brakes’ monitor)
Electric lift.
Maneuvers with open doors.
Pitagora 4.0Brake controls interruption (safety chain open)Brakes (*)
Electric lift.
Maneuvers with open doors with ELGO LIMAX 33CP
ELGO LIMAX 33CP
Electric lift.
Over Speed Governor with anti drift device (**)
Pitagora 4.0Power interruption of the pin.Safety Gear
Electric lift.
Over Speed Governor with anti drift device (**) with ELGO LIMAX 33CP
ELGO LIMAX 33CP
Hydraulic lift with double descent valvePitagora 4.0Valve controls interruption (safety chain open)Valves (***)
Hydraulic lift with double descent valve with ELGO LIMAX 33CPELGO LIMAX 33CP
Hydraulic lift with electronic valve management (certified control unit)Pitagora 4.0
Hydraulic lift with electronic valve management (certified control unit) with ELGO LIMAX 33CPELGO LIMAX 33CP

(*) solution applicable exclusively for double brakes certified as UCM stop element according to EN 81-20 5.6.7.3 and 5.6.7.4 (Geraless motors or motors with gearbox and slow shaft brake).
(**) UCM certified limiters with anti-drift pin (for example Montanari RQxxx-A, PFB LKxxx with LSP coil, or similar devices).
(***) Valves in series certified as stop element UCM according to EN 81-20 5.6.7.3 and 5.6.7.4

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Updated on 16 Febbraio 2024

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