TABLET FRIABILITY

TESTER
(Model : FT1020 / FT1020S)

OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Safety
Safety Practices and Hazards 3
Electrical Hazards 4
Symbols 5
Use of Instrument 6
General hazards 7
Chapter 2 Introduction
What is Friability? 8
Features 9
Specifications 10
Chapter 3 Setting Up
Unpacking 11
Installation 12
Panel details 14
Chapter 4 Operation
Using the Instrument 16
Functions 17
a) To ADD (Create) /Modify a new / existing Program 17
b) To View Program Parameters 20
c) To Copy Program Parameters 21
d) To Delete Program/s 22
RUN Process 23
Printing Program Parameters or Results 31
To Display Result 33
Function 34
Configuration 37
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Instrument maintenance 40
Troubleshooting 41
Spares & Accessories 42
a) Appendix A – Alphanumeric Entries 43
b) Appendix B – Printer Setting 44
c) Appendix C – PC Setup Manual 45
Chapter 6 Service and Warranty
Terms of Warranty 50
Labindia Sales & Service Centers 51

Due to continuous improvement & updating, technical specifications may be altered

without prior notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in
any way.

All rights reserved.

Copyright Labindia Analytical Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
2024
FT1020_FT1020S_V3.06G

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 Chapter 1

Safety
Safety Practices and Hazards

“Friability Tester” has been carefully designed in accordance with the safety standards. It is in

the interest of the purchaser that he is aware of the resultant dangers of misuse and or incorrect

handling of these products.

Information on safety practices is provided with your instrument and operation manuals. Before

using your instrument & accessories, you must thoroughly read these safety practices.

The following general safety precaution must be observed during all phases of operation, service

and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS

elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the equipment. In addition it

violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.

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Electrical Hazards:-

Friability Tester contains electrical circuit, devices and components operating at dangerous

voltages. Contact with the circuits, devices and components can cause a death, serious injury or

painful electrical shock.

Enclosure covers that are retain by fasteners, which require the use of the tool for removal may be

opened by Labindia trained, Labindia qualified or Labindia authorized service engineers.

Personnel without such training or persons currently undergoing a course of training require

through instructions. This operator’s manual should form the basis of these instructions.

Application of the wrong supply voltage connection of the instrument to an incorrectly wired supply

outlet or improper electrical grounding can create a fired hazards or a potentially serious shock

hazard and could seriously damage the instrument and any attached accessory.

 Power cord – The Instrument uses detachable ac power cord with earth connection.

Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause instrument

damage. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace immediately.

 Fuses – Fuse ratings are clearly indicated on all fuse panels adjacent to the fuse holder. If

and when replacement is necessary, the correct fuse rating must be adhered to.

 To avoid damage to the tester, observed proper grounding & connect to the proper source.

 Do not turn on the power, if drum is not attached to the system.

 Do not use excessive force to attach or remove the drum assembly.

 Improper servicing & adjustment may cause tester failure.

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Symbols:-

Warning symbols:
 Warning – Information about hazards, which can be harmful to your health or lead to

instrument damage.

Warning!
This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltage. Risk Of electrical shock.

The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer
to the instrument manual.

Caution Symbol:

A ‘caution’ message appears in the manual when failure to observe instructions could
result in damage to instrument or cause serious or potentially fatal injury.

 A ‘Note’ appears in the manual to give advice or information about technical

requirement.

A ‘Note’ appears in the manual to give advice to the user that careful handling is
required during normal operation.

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Information Symbols

Switches Main Power ON

Switches Main Power OFF

~ Indicates Single-Phase alternating current

Use Of Instrument:-

The unit is designed and built for use in laboratories. Friability is one of the testing criteria of
mechanical strength of the tablet. Use appropriate safety as per standards for handling of
chemicals during measurement.

Any use that does not confirm with technical data of the instrument is being to be a case of
misuse. The customer shall bear sole responsibility of any damage due to such misuse.

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General Hazards:-

 Instrument is designed for testing the friability of the tablets.

 Only Labindia Authorised, Labindia Trained personnel is allowed to service

the instrument.
 Do not use this instrument if it has unauthorised modifications. Unauthorised
modification may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

General:-
CE Complaint Products

The Tablet Friability Tester FT1020 & FT1020S has been designed to comply with the
requirements of the Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive and the Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) of the EU.

Labindia has confirmed that each product complies with the relevant directives by testing a
prototype against the prescribed European Norm (EN) standards.

Proof that a product complies with the directives is indicated by :

• The CE marking appearing on the rear of the product.

• The documentation package that accompanies the product containing a copy of the
declaration of conformity. The declaration is the legal declaration by LABINDIA ANALYTICAL
INSTRUMENTS PVT LTD., that the product complies with the directives and also shown the
EN standards to which the product was tested to demonstrate complies.

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 Chapter 2

Introduction

What is Friability?

Friction and shock are the forces that most often cause tablets to chip, cap or break. The
friability test is designed to evaluate the ability of the tablet to withstand abrasion in packaging,
handling and shipping. A number of tablets are weighed and placed in the apparatus where
they are exposed to rolling and repeated shocks as they fall 6 inches in each turn within the
apparatus. After four minutes of this treatment or 100 revolutions, the tablets are weighed and
the weight compared with the initial weight. The loss due to abrasion is a measure of the tablet
friability. The value is expressed as a percentage. A maximum weight loss of not more than 1%
of the weight of the tablets being tested during the friability test is considered generally
acceptable and any broken or smashed tablets are not picked up. Normally, when capping
occurs, friability values are not calculated. A thick tablet may have less tendency to cap
whereas thin tablets of large diameter often show extensive capping, thus indicating that
tablets with greater thickness have reduced internal stress.

Labindia Analytical Instruments Pvt. Ltd. manufactures Friability Tester as per USP, European
and other pharmacopoeia. The microprocessor controlled friability tester allows the programming
of specific time interval or set number of rotations. The display indicates either the elapsed time
or the revolution count as per the selected method. The program also allows the weights to be
entered for further calculations.

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Features:

1) Microprocessor controlled
2) Meets Specifications of USP, IP and other Pharmacopoeias.
3) Offers a count and time mode.
4) Automatic discharge of the sample into individual sample tray after completion of each
cycle.
5) 10°C tilting of drums as per USP recommendation.
6) Unique front loading system for drums.
7) Supports friability drum and abrasion drum.
8) Balance interface for sample weight transfer.
9) Calculation of friability percentage weight-loss.

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Specifications:

Sr. Specification
Variable
No. FT1020 FT1020S
Voltage 110V / 60Hz. ±10%, 35W 110V / 60Hz. ±10%, 35W
1.
Requirement 230V / 50Hz. ±10%, 35W 230V / 50Hz. ±10%, 35W
2. Operating Modes Counter or Timer, user selectable Counter or Timer, user selectable
Rotations programmable up to Rotations programmable up to
9999 rotations 9999 rotations
Test duration
3. OR OR
display format
hh:mm programmable up to 99:59 hh:mm programmable up to 99:59
20 x 2 LCD Display 20 x 2 LCD Display
4. Rotation Speed 25 ±1RPM – fixed 20 – 70 – Programmable
Count mode
5. Actual setting ± 1 rotation Actual setting ± 1 rotation
accuracy
Standard drum Dual chamber Friability type, Dual chamber Friability type,
6.
types Abrasion type Abrasion type
7. Drum Material Acrylic Acrylic
Alphanumeric splash water proof Alphanumeric splash water proof
8. Keypad
polyester soft keys polyester soft keys
Tilt angle
9. 10° Facility 10° Facility
adjustment
Dimension 306 x 316 x 477mm 306 x 316 x 477mm
10.
(Approx.) (W x D x H) (W x D x H)
Shipping weight
11. 10 kg 10 kg
(Approx.)
Parallel Printer: Parallel Printer:
Dot-matrix 80 column / Deskjet Dot-matrix 80 column / Deskjet
Serial Printer : Serial Printer :
12. Output
48 column Thermal Printer 48 column Thermal Printer
PC Compatibility: PC Compatibility:
RS232 for Data Downloading RS232 for Data Downloading
a) Operation : Indoor a) Operation : Indoor
Environmental
b) Temperature : Ambient to 45°C b) Temperature : Ambient to 45°C
13. Operating
c) Humidity : 5% to 90% c) Humidity : 5% to 90%
Conditions
d) Altitude : Upto 2000m d) Altitude : Upto 2000m

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 Chapter 3

Setting Up
UNPACKING
After unpacking you will find following parts.

Standard Items:

• Main Unit 1 No.

• Drum as per order.
• Tray as per order.
• Mains Power Cable 1 No.
• Spanner 1 No.
• Spindle Remover Tool 1 No.

Optional:

• Drum
• Tray
• RS232 Cable

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INSTALLATION
NOTE:- The installation procedure is described for 220VAC / 230VAC input operation.
User should consider 110VAC and recommended fuse value if the installation is on
110VAC / 120VAC INPUT.

1. REQUISITES

• Leveled Platform/Table with nearby 230Vac, 50Hz/ 5 Amp. Power socket. (Ensure the
Input Power supply is within +/- 10% tolerance).
 Ensure the Input Power supply is Stabilized & within +/- 10% tolerance
and only connect the instrument to a socket which is grounded.
 Any interruption to earth wire is prohibited. Risks caused by possible
internal defects are thus prevented.

2. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT

• Carefully remove the instrument wrapping and the accessories from the packaging.
• Place the instrument on the table where it will be used for measurement purpose.
• Connect drums to the instrument and put drum knob.

 For safety reasons and to ensure sufficient cooling in the electronic

compartment, the side walls of the instrument must be kept at least
30cm away from the walls or other objects. No containers, chemicals or
other appliances should be placed behind the instrument.

3. PRINTER INTERFACE CONNECTIONS

A) Parallel Printer
• Place the printer on the suitable side of the meter.
• Connect the printer data cable to the 25 pin D-shell connector provided on the back
panel.
• Adjust the printer dip switch settings as shown in. Appendix - A.
• Ensure that printer is loaded with paper.
B) Serial Printer
• Place the printer on the suitable side of the meter.
• Connect the printer serial data cable to the RS232-2 port at 9 pin D-shell connector
provided on the back panel.
• Ensure that printer is loaded with paper.

4. BALANCE INTERFACE CONNECTIONS

• Place the balance on the suitable side of the tester.

• Connect the balance data cable to RS232-1 port at 9 pin D-shell connector provided on
the back panel.
• Adjust the balance parameter as per standard settings.

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5. PC INTERFACE CONNECTIONS

• Connect the RS-232 Cable from PC to the 9 pin D-shell connector provided on the back
panel.
• Please refer Appendix C for “PC Setup Manual” configuration.

6. SWITCHING ‘ON’ THE INSTRUMENT

 Ensure proper Mains fuse has been installed in the instrument as per the
input voltage mentioned on the instrument label.
 Mains fuse selection:- 110 – 120 VAC – 2 A, S/B.
220 – 230 VAC – 1 A, S/B.
Drive Motor fuse selection:- 2 A, F/B (for FT1020S Only)

• Connect the power cord to a suitable 230 VAC/50 Hz stabilized power supply with
proper earth connection.
• Switch ‘ON’ the instrument. The 20 character , 2 line display will read as follows.
Labindia FT1020
Version V X.Y

Congratulation YOU have done it this far.

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PANEL DETAILS
1. Front Panel – Keyboard.

Key Functions :

L.H.S. Keys: Alphanumeric Dual Function ( A~Z , 1~9 ), Zero (0) with Dash (-), Dot (.),Slash(/),
decimal point ( . ) and Clear Entry( CE ) Key.

R.H.S. Keys: Functional Keys and RESET key.

Description of Functional Keys:

RESET : To Reset the instrument.

BACK : To go backward for previous function display screen.

ESCAPE : To go back to main menu.

ENTER : To acknowledge the entered value.

START : To start the program.

STOP : To stop the run program.

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2. Back Panel – details.
For 110VAC

For 220VAC

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 Chapter 4

Operation
Using the Instrument :
When the Instrument is Powered On or Reset key is pressed, it gets initialized and display
reads,

Labindia FT1020
Version V X.Y

After few second

Labindia FT1020
Tablet Friabilator

Press Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prnt
ENTER 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

Main Menu Functions :

1) ‘Prg’ : To Add (create) / edit, view, copy, delete programs.

2) ‘Run’ : To Run the desired program.

3) ‘Prn’ : To obtain a hard copy of Method, Result, Validation Report.

4) ‘Disp’ : To display Results.

5) ‘Funct’ : To set Clock & Date. To perform Validation.

6) ‘Cfg’ : To select Drum, Weight transfer, Data transfer & Password entry.

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FUNCTIONS :
1] PROGRAM ENTRY :
Select ‘Prog’ from main menu options by pressing ‘1’.

Display reads:-

A
1) ADD 2)VIEW
3) COPY 4) DELETE:_

I) To ADD / Modify a new / existing program :

A) ADDing a New Program :

Press Display
1 Login :
ABC 1) Admin 2)User

To enter user password,

Press Display
2 Enter User Password
DEF XXXX

Password should be minimum 4 digits or maximum 8

Press Display
Prog No(1-20): _
ENTER ADD / EDIT Mode

E.g. To create program no. 1

Press Display
1 Prog No(1-20): 1
ABC ADD / EDIT Mode

Press Display
Sample Name:
ENTER __

Use Alphanumeric keys to Enter Sample Name. (Refer Appendix A for Alphanumeric Entry).

Say, Sample Name:- ABC and press ‘Enter’ Key to acknowledge.

Sample Name:
ABC_

Mode
Mode:_
1>Time 2>Count

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• To select Time Mode,
Press Display
1 MODE : 1
ABC 1) Time 2) Count

Press Display
Time (00:01 – 99:59)
ENTER
00:00 (hh:mm)

Say 10 min.
Display Press
Time (00:01 – 99:59)
00 :10 (hh:mm) ENTER

For FT1020S,
Display Press
Enter RPM (20 – 70) :
_ ENTER

Enter RPM Say 70 by using Alphanumeric keys and press “ENTER”

• To select Count Mode,

Press Display
2 MODE : 2
DEF 1) Time 2) Count

Press Display
Enter Counts : (1 – 9999)
ENTER __

Say 50 by using Alphanumeric keys

Display Press
Enter Counts : (1 – 9999)
50 ENTER

For FT1020S,
Display Press
Enter RPM (20 – 70) :
_ ENTER

Enter RPM Say 70 by using Alphanumeric keys and press “ENTER”

Display
Instru. Position :
1) Normal 2) Tilt

• For normal position,

Press Display
1 Instrument Position : 1
ABC 1) Normal 2) Tilt

Press Display

A
Program No. 1 stored
ENTER

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• For Tilt (10°) position,

Press Display
2 Instrument Position : 2
DEF 1) Normal 2) Tilt

Press Display

A
Program No. 1 stored
ENTER

If tablet size or shape causes irregular tumbling, adjust the drum base so that the
 base forms an angle of about 10° with the bench top & the tablets no longer bind
together when lying next to each other, which prevents them from falling freely.

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II) To View Program Parameters:

Press Display
2 Prog. No. (1-20) :
DEF View Mode

Say Prog. No. 1

Press Press
1
ENTER
ABC

Display Press
Sample Name :
ENTER
ABC

• For Time Display reads, Press

Mode : Time
Time : 00 : 01 ENTER

For FT1020S,
RPM : 70
ENTER

• For Count Display reads, Press

Mode : Count
ENTER
Counts : 50

For FT1020S,
RPM : 70
ENTER

Display Press

A
Position : Normal ENTER

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III ) To Copy Program Parameters:

Press Display
3 Login :
GHI 1) Admin 2)User

To enter user password,

Press Display
2 Enter User Password
DEF XXXX

Password should be minimum 4 digits or maximum 8

Press Display
Prog. Copy from :
ENTER

Say Prog. No. 1

Press Press Display
1 Prog. Copy from : 1
ENTER Prog. Copy to :
ABC

Say Prog. No. 5

Press Display
5 Prog. Copy from : 1
MNO Prog. Copy to : 5

Press Display

A
Prog. Copied
ENTER

If already program is there then,

Overwrite? 1) Y 2) N : _

To overwrite the same program,

Press Press

A
1 Prog. Copied
ENTER
ABC

If don’t want to overwrite the same program,

Press Press

A
2
ENTER
DEF

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IV) To Delete Program /s:

Press Display
4 Login :
JKL 1) Admin 2)User

To enter user password,

Press Display
2 Enter User Password
DEF XXXX

Password should be minimum 4 digits or maximum 8

Press Display
Delete :
ENTER 1) Select 2) All

To delete selected program,

Press Press Display
1 Delete Program :
ENTER Press ‘ESC’ to Quit
ABC

Say Program no. 5

Press Press Display
5 Delete Program : 5
ENTER Press ‘ESC’ to Quit
MNO

Press Display
Program 5 deleted.
ENTER

Press Display
Delete Program :
ENTER Press ‘ESC’ to Quit

If that program is empty, it will display

Deleted Program : 5
Prg. does not exist.

To go to Main Menu,
Press Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
ESC 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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2] RUN Process :

Do not touch / hold the drum during Run process.

Main Menu – Display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

To Run the instruments,

Press
2
DEF

Drum gets initialized,

Display
Prog. No. (1-20) : _

Say Program No. 1,

Press Press
1
ENTER
ABC

• To Run in Single Drum,

Press Press Display
1 Identification No. 1 :
ENTER
ABC

Enter ID No. by using alpha keys (Refer Appendix A) maximum 10 digit

Press Display
Initialised to Home
ENTER Load Sample 1 & Enter

Put the tablets in drum,

Press Display
Initial Wt. 1 (gms) :
ENTER _

Display
Enter Wt. of tablets. Say 15.25gms by Initial Wt. 1 (gms) :
using numeric keys (Refer Appendix A) 15.25

If the Mode is ‘Time Mode’ display shows,

Press Display
Running Prg : 1 #1
ENTER [Link]

If the Mode is ‘Count Mode’ display shows,

Press Display
Running Prg : 2 #2
ENTER Count : 5

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  After end of the run, instrument will rotate the drum in reverse direction.

Display
Tablet Dropped

Display
Final Wt. 1 (gms) :
_

Enter tablet weight, say 15.15

Display
Final Wt. 1 (gms) :
15.15

Press Display
% Loss 1 = 0.65
ENTER

After few seconds Display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• To Run in Dual Drum,

Press Press Display
1 Identification No. 1 :
ENTER
ABC

Enter ID No. for Drum 1, by using alpha keys (Refer Appendix A)

Press Display
Identification No. 2 :
ENTER

Enter ID No. for Drum 2, by using alpha keys (Refer Appendix A)

Press Display
Initialised to Home
ENTER Load Sample 1 & Enter

Put the tablets in drum 1,

Press Display
Initial Wt. 1 (gms) :
ENTER _

Enter tablet Wt. of Drum 1, Say 11.50

Display
Initial Wt. 1 (gms) :
11.50

Press Display
Initialised to Home
ENTER Load Sample 2 & Enter

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Put the tablets in drum 2,
Press Display
Initial Wt. 2 (gms) :
ENTER _

Enter tablet Wt. of Drum 2, Say 10.95

Display
Initial Wt. 2 (gms) :
10.95

If the Mode is ‘Time Mode’ display shows,

Press Display
Running Prg : 1 #1
ENTER [Link]

If the Mode is ‘Count Mode’ display shows,

Press Display
Running Prg : 2 #2
ENTER Count : 5

After the end of run

Display
Tablet Dropped

Display
Final Wt. 1 (gms) :
_

Take the Wt. of tablets from tray 1 & Enter the Wt say 11.46,

Display
Final Wt. 1 (gms) :
11.46

Press Display
Final Wt. 2 (gms) :
ENTER _

Take the Wt. of tablets from tray 2 & Enter the Wt say 10.85,
Display
Final Wt. 2 (gms) :
10.85

Press Display
% Loss 1 = 0.34
ENTER % Loss 2 = 0.91

After few seconds Display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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IF THE WT. TRANSFER IS IN AUTO MODE,

Display
Prog. No. (1-20) : _

Say Program No. 1,

Press Press Display
1 Identification No. 1 :
ENTER
ABC

Enter ID No. (Max. 10 digit) for Drum 1, by using alpha keys (Refer Appendix A)
Press Display
Identification No. 2 :
ENTER

Enter ID No. (Max. 10 digit) for Drum 2, by using alpha keys (Refer Appendix A)
Press Display
Initialise to home
ENTER Load Sample 1 & Enter

Put the tablets in Drum 1,

Press Display
Press Print key of
ENTER Balance to Xfer Wt.

After pressing Print key of Balance Display reads,

Weight : 10.1500gm
Enter to continue

Press Display
Initialise to home
ENTER Load Sample 2 & Enter

Put the tablets in Drum 2,

Press Display
Press Print key of
ENTER Balance to Xfer Wt.

After pressing Print key of Balance Display reads,

Weight : 11.0011gm
Enter to continue

After the end of Run,

Display
Tablet Dropped

Display
Press Print key of keep the tablets from tray 1 on balance & press
Balance to Xfer Wt. Print key of Balance,

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Display
Weight : 10.0825gm
Enter to continue

Press Display
Press Print key of Keep the tablets from tray 2 on
ENTER balance & press Print key of
Balance to Xfer Wt.
Balance
Display
Weight : 11.0000gm
Enter to continue

Press Display
% Loss 1 = 0.66
ENTER % Loss 2 = 0.01

After few seconds display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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To perform ‘START’ / ‘STOP’ key functions :-
Press Display
Drum will get initialised Initialised to Home
START to home position Load Sample & ENTER
Load tablets & press “Enter”

For FT1020S,
Press Press Display
Enter RPM (20 – 70) :
START ENTER _

Enter RPM, Say 70 by using alphanumeric keys.

Drum will get initialised to home position.
Display
Initialised to Home
Load Sample & ENTER

Load tablets & press “Enter”

Press Display
Time : 00 : 00 : 25
ENTER Count : XYZ
To Stop the Run
Press Display
Wait…
STOP

Display
Tablets Dropped

Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

Take the Wt. of tablets from tray & do the calculations manually.

 In ‘START’ / ‘STOP’ key function, Print option is not available.

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Note :
1) Run data is available during power failure / interruption. Instrument will restart
automatically & display shows :-

• For Count Mode

Continue Run 1) Y 2) N
From ‘X’ count

To continue Run,
Press Display
1 Running Prg. : 1
ABC #1
C t ‘X’

To discontinue Run,
Press Display
2 Tablet dropped
DEF

After few seconds display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• For Time Mode

Continue Run 1) Y 2) N
From ’00:XY:XY’

To continue Run,
Press Display
1 Running Prg. : 1 #1
ABC ’00:XY:XY’

To discontinue Run,
Press Display
2 Tablet dropped
DEF

After few seconds display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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2) If the Run is interrupted by pressing ‘ESC’ key display shows :-

Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• For Count Mode,

To continue Run,
Press Display
2 Continue 1)Y 2)N
DEF From ‘X’ count

To continue Run,
Press Display
1 Running Prg. : 1 #1
ABC Count ‘X’

To discontinue Run,
Press Display
2 Tablet dropped
DEF

After few seconds display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• For Time Mode,

To continue Run,
Press Display
2 Continue 1)Y 2)N
DEF From ’00:XY:XY’

To continue Run,
Press Display
1 Running Prg. : 1
ABC #1
’00 XY XY’
To discontinue Run,
Press Display
2 Tablet dropped
DEF

After few seconds display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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3] Print : To obtain a hard copy of Method, Result, Validation Report.
Main Menu – Display reads,
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

Press Display
3 1) Program 2) Result
GHI 3) Validation Report

• To print program parameter,

Press Press Display

1 1) Select 2) All
ENTER
ABC

To print selected program,

Press Press Display
1 Prog. No. (1-20): _
ENTER Print Mode
ABC

Say Program no. 1,

Press Press Display
1 Prog. No. (1-20): 1
ENTER Print Mode
ABC

Press Display
Printing
ENTER

After printing display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

If Printer not ready,

Printer not Ready!…
1) Continue 2) Quit

To continue,
Press Display
1 Printing
ABC

To discontinue,
Press Display
2 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
DEF 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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• To print Result,

Press Display
2 1) Program 2) Result : 2
DEF 3) Validation Report

Press Display
Printing
ENTER

After printing display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• To print Validation report,

Press Display
3 1) Program 2) Result : 3
GHI 3) Validation Report

Press Display
Printing
ENTER

After printing display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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4] Display : To Display Result
Main Menu – Display reads,
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

Press Display
4 for Single Drum, % Loss 1 = 0.20
JKL

Press Display
4 for Dual Drums, % Loss 1 = 0.12
JKL % Loss 2 = 0.05

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5] Function : To enter date, time & for Validation select function.
Main Menu – Display reads,
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

To select function,
Press Display
5 1) Clock 2) Validation
MNO

• To enter Date & Time,

Press Display
1 Enter Admin Password
ABC
Password should be minimum 4 digits or maximum 8
Enter to Edit
ENTER 05/08/08 10:15
To edit press,
Press Display
Enter to Edit
ENTER 05/08/08 10:15
After entering Date & Time,
Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• For Validation,
1) Clock 2) Validation

Press Display
2 Login :
DEF 1) Admin 2)User
To enter user password,
Press Display
2 Enter User Password
DEF XXXX
Password should be minimum 4 digits or maximum 8 digits
Press Display
Prev. Val. Data will
ENTER
Be Cleared 1) Y 2) N

To maintain the previous validation data,

Press Display
2 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
DEF 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

Or Press “1” to clear the previous validation data,

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Press Display
1 Drum moves to Enter Counts 1 : _
ABC count position & (10 – 999)
Say 50 counts
Display
Enter Counts 1 : 50
(10 – 999)

Press Display
Count : XY #1
ENTER RPM : AB.C
After completion of 50 counts.
Display
Enter Counts 2 :
(10 – 999)

Say 100 counts

Display
Enter Counts 2 : 100
(10 – 999)

Press Display
Count : XY #2
ENTER RPM : AB.C

After completion of 100 counts,

Display
Enter Counts 3 :
(10 – 999)

For FT1020S
Press Display
Enter RPM 1 : 50
ENTER (20 – 70)

Drum moves to Enter Counts 1 : _

ENTER (50 – 999)
Count position &
Say 50 counts
Display
Enter Counts 1 : 50
(50 – 999)

Press Display
Count : XY #1
ENTER RPM : AB.C
Press Display
Enter RPM 2 : 70
ENTER (20 – 70)
After completion of 50 counts.
Display
Enter Counts 2 :
(70 – 999)

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Say 100 counts
Display
Enter Counts 2 : 100
(70 – 999)

Instrument can do validation with 5 different counts OR to discontinue press ‘ESC’ Key.
Press Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
ESC 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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6] Configuration: To selection of drum, wt entry Auto / Manual, Printer / PC &
Password entry.

Main Menu – Display reads,

1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

To select Configuration,
Press Display

B
6 1) Drum 2) Weight Xfer
PQR 3) Data Xfer 4) PW

• To select Drum,

Press Display
1 1) Fria. 2) Abras.
ABC Friability selected

To select Friability Drum

Press
1
ABC

OR Display
To select Abrasion Drum 1) Single 2) Dual
Press Dual Drum selected
2
DEF

To select Single Drum,

Press Display
1 Single Drum selected
ABC

OR
To select Dual Drum,
Press Display
2 Dual Drum selected
DEF

Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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• To select Weight entry,
Press Display
2 1) Manual 2) Auto
DEF Manual Wt. Entry

To enter weight manually,

Press Display
1 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
ABC 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

OR
To enter weight automatically,
Press Display
2 Baud Rate : 1) 1200 :
DEF 2) 2400 3) 4800 4) 9600

Select Baud Rate as per Balance Baud Rate configuration. System will display the Baud rate
as per selection,
e.g. If Select Baud rate 1200, Display shows,
Display
1) Baud Rate is 1200 is Se.

After few seconds, system shows,

Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg
• To transfer Data to Serial or Parallel Port,
Press Display
3 Select Port
GHI 1) Parallel 2) Serial
To transfer data to Parallel
Press Display
1 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
ABC 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

OR
To transfer data to Serial
Press Display
2 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
DEF 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

• To enter Password,
Press Display
4 1) Change 2) UAC
JKL 3) Enable / Disable

To Change Password,
Press Display
1 1) Admin 2) User
ABC

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To Change Admin Password,
Press Display
1 Enter OLD Password :
ABC __

Enter Old Password (Minimum 4 digit & Maximum 8 digit)

Press Display
Enter NEW Password :
ENTER __

Enter New Password (Minimum 4 digit & Maximum 8 digit)

Press Display
Re-Enter NEW Password :
ENTER __

Enter again same Password,

Press Display
New Password stored.
ENTER

Display
1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

To Enable UAC control : To enable or disable User access privileges to Program Parameters
(Add/Edit, Copy & Delete) & Validation Function.
Press Display
2 Enter Admin Password :
DEF _
Enter Admin Password, minimum 4 digits & maximum 8 digits.
Display
Enter Admin Password :
XXXX
Press Display
1) Prg Para 2) Valid :
ENTER 3) Both 4) None

Select appropriate privilege for Users.

To Enable / Disable Password :
Press Display
3 Enter Admin Password
GHI _
Display
Enter Admin Password
xxxxx
Min. 4 digits & Max. 8 digits
Display
1) Enable 2) Disable

Press Display
1 1) Prg. 2) Run 3) Prn
ABC 4) Disp 5) Funct 6) Cfg

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 Chapter 5

Maintenance
And
Troubleshooting
Instrument Maintenance:-
The Tablet Friability Tester needs no maintenance except for an occasional wipe with a damp
cloth. The exterior surface can be cleaned with tepid water and soft cloth. The front sticker is
made of F200 polypropelyne material and is not affected by the solvents. Do not use solvents like
Chloroform, toluene, xylene Acetone and methyl-ethyl-ketone without consulted your Labindia
Analytical Instruments Pvt Ltd representative. It is good laboratory practice to wipe away any spills
as soon as they occur.

 1) Before cleaning the instrument unplug the power cord from the power source.
2) Lift the tester from the bottom while lifting or installing.

Acrylic care:-
Be sure to rinse acrylic items thoroughly with deionized water immediately after each use and dry
thoroughly with a soft towel or cloth.

Do not clean with abrasive cleansers or cloths. Use deionized water whenever possible. If you
must use cleanser or solvent, be sure that it is as mild as possible.

Do not use ammonia, window-cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents such as
acetone, benzene, alcohol, carbon terrachloride or lacquer thinner. These can scratch the
material’s surface or weaken it causing small surface cracks called crazing.

 While removing & fixing the drum, use Spindle Remover Tool & Spanner.

Spanner
Spindle Remover Tool

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Replace the fuse with correct
Display is blank Mains Fuse has blown off
rating.
Replace the motor fuse with
Drum not rotating Motor fuse has blown off
correct rating
Drum tightening knob may be Tight the drum by using spindle
Drum loosen
loosen removal tool
Problem may be in the motor /
Motor error Call Service Engineer
driver / mechanism

Opto error Opto sensor may be dislocated Call Service Engineer

Printer may be offline.

Printer cable may not be Check printer is online, cable is
Printer not connected
connected. connected and papers in the tray.
No paper in the tray

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 Spares & Accessories

Sr. Material
Material Description
No. Code
1. Friability Tester FT – 1020 12900001
2. Friability Tester FT – 1020 S 12900000
3. EP Set of Packing for Friability Drum 22900202
4. EP Set of Packing for Friability 22900201
5. Corr. Box 9 Ply 15.5” x 23.25” for Friability 22900101
6. Front Sticker FT 1020 22941501
7. Front Sticker FT 1020 S 22941502
8. Tilt Stand for Friability 22940701
9. Tray Holder FT 340117-1 22930011
10. Tray Knob FT 340210 22930102
11. Spindle Assembly (DD) FT342006 22930116
12. Drum Assembly FT 342019 22930117
13. Spindle Removal Tool FT 340211 22930101
14. Spanner FT 342009 22971501
15. Operating Manual CD 22940901

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 APPENDIX - A

ALPHANUMERIC ENTRY:

To enter SAMPLE NAME: e.g. PARACETAMOL

Sample Name:
_

Press once
Wait till the cursor automatically advances
6 Sample Name:
P_
PQR

Proceed further to enter the other characters as given below,

Press once Press thrice Press once Press thrice Press twice
1 6 1 1 2
ABC PQR ABC ABC DEF

Press twice Press once Press once Press thrice Press thrice
7 1 5 5 4
STU ABC MNO MNO JKL

If any entry goes wrong press CE to go to previous cursor position.

Press ‘ENTER’ after necessary alphanumeric entries are over.

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 APPENDIX - B

PRINTER SETTINGS

1] EPSON LX-800 [ WIPRO LX-800 ]

SWITCH BANK 1.

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON

SWITCH BANK 2.

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

ON OFF OFF OFF

Automatic line feed

2] TVSE

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

NOTE :

After switches are correctly set turn the printer OFF and ON again to load
the new settings.

3] TVSE – RP45 Shoppe Mini Dot Matrix Printer

NOTE :

Please refer printer manual supplied along with the RP45 Shoppe Printer.

Using operation panel change the character pitch setting (CPI) minimum 15cpi to 20cpi with
EPSON Emulation Mode, Line Spacing 6LPI, Paper Width = 4 inch & Character set = INDIA
with Serial Interface Setting : B : 9600, P: None, D:8 Bit, S:1 Bit, Protocol : XON/OFF or
None (refer pg. no. 24, 25, 26 & 27 of TVSE-RP45 User Manual).

4] GP-80250IN Thermal Printer – Serial Input

NOTE :

Please refer printer manual supplied along with the GP-80250IN Printer.

Emulation mode : ESC/POS

Character / Line : 48 Column

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 APPENDIX – C

Tablet Friability Tester (FT 1020) – Data Downloading Capability to

Personal Computer
Installation/setup Instructions:
The instrument software has been incorporated with RS232C protocol interface for transferring the
printable data to PC having standard data terminal software Windows - Hyper terminal.

Features of PC data transfer,

1. Data transfer selectivity in function menu : Printer or Personal computer.

2. All reports - a) Method, b) Result and c) Validation Report which are available for printing can
be transfer to PC on-line/off-line (needs Hyper terminal active in the PC).
3. The data is captured as ASCII character via Hyper terminal software and then can be saved by
the user as MS word doc or text file by Note Pad with suitable name by using Cut Paste utility.
Since the communication is based in Terminal emulation mode for supporting Table borders – the
Font also should be selected as “Terminal” only.

COM Port Configuration/Settings:-

Setting HYPERACCESS NEW CONNECTION and COM port selection:-

If the COM port chosen is not free or being used by

another application a pop up screen will be displayed with
message “Unable to Open COM”.

When a free Com port is selected The COM port Properties Pop up will be displayed on the
screen.

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 Set the Comm Port Properties, Baud-9600,
Data bits 8, Parity none, Stop bit 1, Flow
Control- None or Xon/Xoff.

 Once the setting are

done Save the Session
so as the Session file is
generated and can be
run again to download
the data from PC-FT-
1020.

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Now From the terminal window FILE menu select the Properties tool to set the Terminal Emulation
mode and Data Line
Once You click on the Properties menu -
Properties window will appear.

Select Settings option to set the Emulation

mode and function setting.
Function:- Arrow & Ctrl Key as Terminal key.
Backspace key sends: Ctrl+H
Emulation :- ANSI
Telnet id:- ANSI.

Now Setup the ASCII parameters

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Click the ASCII setup icon to enter the setting window.

Click the Boxes as shown in the graphics for

 Line end with line feed and
 wrap lines that exceed terminal width
 Then Click OK to return to Properties window

Click OK Icon on the Properties window to complete the settings.

Now once again Save the Session to store the settings.

To Generate the Icon for the FT-1020 connectivity with PC, right click on the file name being in the
Hyper terminal Window – select Create Shortcut to desk top.

Click on the Icon and start the application. An Terminal Window will open automatically and now
the PC is ready to receive the data from FT-1020 Friability Tester.

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Chapter 6

Service &
Warranty

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 TERMS OF WARRANTY

LABINDIA ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS PVT LTD., hereinafter known as Manufacturer, warrants all their
products manufactured and sold by them or through their authorized distributors, to be free of any defect in
material and workmanship, subject to Manufacturer’s inspection by their authorized personnel within the
following terms and conditions: -

1) Period of Warranty: Free Warranty period is applicable only for those cases where full payment is
received as follows:
(1) 18 months if the full payment is received against supply and presentation of documents.
(2) 15 months if the full payment is received within 30 days of supply irrespective of installation.
(3) 12 months from the date of installation for the cases where full payment is not received till installation.
However, in this case, period between the date of installation and date of receipt of full payment will be
deducted from 12 months and reduced period of Warranty will only be applicable.

2) Scope: (a) Any part found defective by reason of faulty workmanship or defective material
(fair wear & tear expected) will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
(b) All pH/Ion/Conductivity instruments are to be returned freight to pay basis to us on
following address*. We after repair will send them to the customer freight paid. Since
these are low priced items, offering free service at buyer’s place by deputing our Engineer
is not feasible. You are therefore requested to co-operate with this request.

In case you need repair at your place we will depute our Engineer provided you agree to
pay 1st or 2nd A/C return railway fare, hotel & incidental expenses, etc. of our Engineer. In
this case please note that we will not charge you for our Engineer’s time, etc. This
payment will be in advance and visit duration will be only for one day. On your request we
will be happy to furnish you our quotation for this repair.

Other instruments will be serviced by our factory-trained engineers at buyer’s place.

(c) Following items are not covered by warranty: -

(1) All Electrical Displays (LCD, LED etc.)
(2) All glass parts like pH Electrodes, Bowls, Slides, Cover Slips, Beakers or Capillaries,
etc.
(3) Parts made out of any type of glass such as Lenses, Prisms, Reaction Tubes, Glass
heating elements, etc.

3) Limitations: The Warranty shall not apply if: -

(a) the instrument is subjected to abnormal use or not used, stored or not maintained in accordance
with the instructions given in the user’s manual or by our engineer during installation, or any
damage caused by accident, collision, or fire.
(b) the instrument has been modified in any way.
(c) the claims are made without proof of purchase (i.e. invoice, bill, cash memo, etc.)
(d) if it is noticed that attempts were made to repair the instrument by outsider or customer’s
untrained instrument engineer, etc.
• Please send the goods on following address for repair :-
ATTN. : SERVICE MANAGER
Labindia Analytical Instruments Pvt Ltd
Plot [Link]-72, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area,
Thane-Belapur Road
Navi Mumbai – 400 705
Tel: (022) 27626661/2/3
Fax: (022) 27683549 Email: [Link]@[Link]

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 Sales & Service Centers
Head Office Delhi Office Bangalore Office
201, Nand Chambers G-4, Pal Mohan Sadan 495/B, First Block,
L. B. S. Marg, Nr. Vandana Cinema 26/32, East Patel Nagar 3rd Stage, 15th Main
Thane (W) – 400 602 New Delhi – 110 008 Above Manjunatha Printer
Basveshwar Nagar,
Bangalore - 560079

Tel : +91-22-25986000 Tel : +91-11-43306001/10 Tel : +91-44 - 45656211

Email : Email : Email :
[Link]@[Link] [Link]@[Link] servicecoordinatorchennai@[Link]

Chandigarh Office Lucknow Office Chennai Office

403, 4th Floor, New No.526 Anna Salai,
First Floor, SCF No. 23, Phase-5,
Sahara Shopping Centre, Faizabad 2G 2nd Floor, Century Plaza,
Sector-59,S.A.S Nagar, Mohali- Rd., Indira Nagar, Teynampet, Chennai-600018
160059, Punjab Lucknow – 226 016
Tel: 0172-461-7897; 0172-350-3286 Tel : +91-44-24347008
Email: Tel : +91-011-43306001 - 10 Email :
[Link]@[Link] Email : servicecoordinatorchennai@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]

Kolkata Office Baroda Office Hyderabad Office

165-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road 605, Imperial Heights 1-1-37, 2nd Floor, CP Chambers,
Kolkata – 700 026 Street No.5, Habsiguda
Akshar Chowk, Old Padra Road
Hyderabad – 500 007
Vadodara – 390 015

Tel : +91-33-24663362 Tel : +91-040-44443530/45

Tel : +91-265-2986005 / 6
Email : Email :
Email :
[Link]@[Link]
[Link]@[Link] [Link]@[Link]

Factory – I Application & Training Centre Pune Office

Plot No. EL-72, Electronic Zone, R–909, TTC Industrial Area,
WESTPORT, 702/703, Pancard Club
TTC Industrial Area, Thane – Belapur Road,
Road, Baner, Pune-411045,
Thane – Belapur Road, Rabale – 400 701
Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai – 400 705
Tel : +91-22-27606955
Tel : 020-47153953
Tel : +91-22-27626661 / 2 / 3
Email :
servicecoordinator@[Link]

Goa office Guwahati Office

EDCON MINDSPACE, Office Room No. 1C: Aaashi
No.501, Fifth Floor, Grande complex
Opp Vivanta by TAJ, Campal, Kahilipara Road , Jatia,
Panaji-403001 (GOA) In Front Of Bluemoon Guest
House,
Guwahati -Pin 781006
Tel : 8638707732

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