Installation Instructions - V2380

(Illustration above shown with V2380 Aligner)

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 Table of Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION
QUALIFY THE SITE FOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 4
POWER SOURCE................................................................................................................................................. 4
RACK INTEGRITY ................................................................................................................................................ 4
FLOOR INTEGRITY .............................................................................................................................................. 4
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS .......................................................................................................................... 4
SPACE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 4
ADJACENT POWER NOISE ................................................................................................................................ 4
ERGONOMICS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
SYSTEM WEIGHTS .............................................................................................................................................. 4
CABINET PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 5
WHEEL CLAMPS WITH TARGETS STORAGE .................................................................................................. 6
VESA BRACKET ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................... 7
MOUNTING LCD MONITOR ................................................................................................................................ 8
PRINTER ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
HOST CONTOLLER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 9

BAY LAYOUT
DETERMINE THE LIFT CENTERLINE .............................................................................................................. 10
DETERMINE THE TURNTABLE CENTERLINE................................................................................................. 10
DETERMINE THE TURNTABLE HEIGHT (the preferred operating height of the rack) .............................................. 10
DETERMINE THE INSTALLATION BASELINE .................................................................................................. 10
CAMERA BEAM ATTACHMENT (WALL OR RIGID SUPPORT) ......................................................................... 10
MOUNTING THE CAMERA BEAM..................................................................................................................... 13
ATTACHING THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE PROCESSOR ............................................................................ 14
INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 17

SYSTEM STARTUP
SYSTEM START-UP AND CAMERA AIM ........................................................................................................... 18
SYSTEM TRAINING ........................................................................................................................................... 20
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION / ACTIVATION ....................................................................................................... 22
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 SAFETY INFORMATION

For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating the equipment.

The Aligner is intended for use by properly trained skilled automotive technicians. The safety messages presented in this
section and throughout the manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when performing wheel
alignments with this product.

There are many variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as the skill of the
individual doing the work. Because of the vast number of vehicle applications and potential uses of the product, the
manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. It is the automotive
technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the vehicle to be aligned. It is essential to use proper service methods and
perform wheel alignments in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others
in the work area or the equipment or vehicle being serviced.

It is assumed that, prior to using the Aligner, the operator has a thorough understanding of the vehicle systems being
serviced. In addition, it is assumed he has a thorough knowledge of the operation and safety features of the alignment rack
or lift, and has the proper hand and power tools necessary to perform wheel alignments.

When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
3. The socket-outlet (wall outlet) shall be located near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
4. Do not operate power tools or equipment with a damaged power cord or if the equipment has been dropped or dam-
aged until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench or counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades.
6. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the equipment should be
used. Cords rated for less than the equipment may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
7. Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord to pull the plug from the outlet.
Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
8. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment when storing.
9. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids, such as
gasoline.
10. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion engines.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
13. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
14. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
15. Know and understand the proper operating procedures for all power tools used.
16. Caution: Risk of explosion if any battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local
and state government regulations.

IMPORTANT!! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT DISCARD!!

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 INTRODUCTION

Follow these instructions carefully for a successful installation.

The aligner does not require any calibration at installation. The camera beam is pre-assembled and is factory calibrated
and can be placed into service after installation and setup.

These instructions cover the main topics of aligner installation:

• Qualifying the site for installation
• Camera Beam mounting procedures
• Cable Connection
• Start-up of the Aligner.
Introduction

QUALIFY THE SITE FOR INSTALLATION

The Pre-Installation checklist was created primarily with sales personnel in mind, however it can be used as a tool to verify bay
conformance to requirements. Below are some key issues to consider for a successful installation.

POWER SOURCE
115 volts AC, 15 amp 1 phz (NA) or 230 volts AC, 10 amp 1 phz, noise free dedicated service. Assure a good ground is
coming from the electrical panel.

RACK INTEGRITY
Is the rack/lift safe, are the lock mechanisms secure?
Check for runway coplanar at all heights (within 1mm)
Is rack/floor relatively level for ease of rollback (within 1mm)
Check turntable condition - free from binding, do they exhibit good rotational stability
Rollback requirements - is a kit required - acquire if necessary
Is the field of view conducive with imaging alignment (no obstructions)

FLOOR INTEGRITY
Will the floor adequately support the rack, has a core test been performed?
Concrete strength is recommended to be 3,000 psi
Is the concrete properly cured?, New flooring should be cured at least 28 days
Are there any pipes, or wiring under the floor that could be drilled into?
Will the floor flex, crumble, are there expansion joints?

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Inspect the area for heaters (thermal gradients), light reflections, adjacent machinery, fans, excessive ambient light, RFI
etc.

SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Can the Camera support be positioned from the Turntable a minimum distance 68.5 inches (1740mm) but no further
than 120 inches (3048mm) when measured from the rear of the camera beam mounting bracket to center of turntable.
See table for distance and offset chart.

ADJACENT POWER NOISE

Look for motor noise/hash, shared processors, RFI

ERGONOMICS
Can the operator move about freely to work safely and view the Monitor?
Will the camera beam motorized tower, manual tower or tilt option be utilized in the installation?

SYSTEM WEIGHTS
1. Camera Beam Assembly weight 30lbs (13.6kg)
2. Total Cabinet Weight 180lbs (81kg)

IMPORTANT - Before attempting installation, read these instructions thoroughly and understand the tasks involved. Review
all requirements of installation to avoid oversights resulting in lost revenue, and lost customer confidence. Procure the
necessary tools to do a quality job and last and most important, perform the installation safely by observing all precautions
associated with the task at hand.

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 Cabinet Preparation

CABINET PREPARATIONS
The aligner cabinet hosts the aligner’s electrical control shelf, LCD monitor, printer, keyboard and mouse, wheel clamps
with targets, and other alignment accessories such as wheel chocks and the steering wheel holder. Although the cabinet is
fully assembled at the factory, attaching certain accessories upon installation is needed.

LCD Monitor

VESA Bracket

Keyboard & Mouse

Clamp Holders
(x2)

Printer Drawer

Storage

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Cabinet Preparation

WHEEL CLAMPS WITH TARGETS STORAGE

Unpack wheel clamps & targets & mount on integrated clamp hangers. For application convenience, it is recommended that
the Front clamps be hung on the top of the cabinet, and Rear wheel clamps be hung on the bottom. The clamp identity is
marked with the indicator sticker on the clamp.

The clamps are designed to accommodate AC400/AC200 and AC100 wheel clamps. The clamp hangers are used on
multiple types of cabinets. After mounting the hangers there may be extra hardware that can be discarded.

1. Locate the poly bag with the hardware.

2. Locate a wheel clamp hanger and attach using the hardware. The illustration below highligths each location for used
to hang the bracket.

EAC0129J42A

1-39506A

EAC0129J41A

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 Cabinet Preparation

VESA BRACKET ADJUSTMENT

1. The VESA monitor mount will need to be attached to the back of the cabinet before mounting the monitor. The moni-
tor bracket is shipped attached to the back of the cabinet upside down. Using a phillip screwdriver, remove the 4
screws attaching the bracket and rotate 180° and reattach to the back of the cabinet. The holes in the bracket are
slotted, this allows to mount the monitor at optimal viewing height for the user.
2. Mount the slotted bracket to the back of the cabinet using 4 holding screws Slide the bracket up to the preferred
height.
3. Secure it to the cabinet with the screws provided.

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MOUNTING LCD MONITOR

To secure the LCD monitor to the cabinet with VESA bracket:

1. Lay the monitor flat on the cabinet top.
2. Identify the four VESA mounting holes on the back of the LCD monitor, fully insert the mounting set screws provided in
each hole and screw the (4) 1-54310A into the holes into the back of the monitor.
3. Present the monitor to the front of the VESA bracket such that set screws can pass through the mounting holes on the
VESA bracket. Lock the set screws with the nuts provided (4) 1-13533A.
4. Connect the monitor’s power cable, video cable, and power cable to the monitor. Neatly bundle all the cables
5. Route the video cable and Power cable up and out the top and affix the back of VESA bracket using 4 screws.

1-54310A

1-13533A

Make sure all of the accessories used on the cabinet top are mounted through the access holes as shown and that none are
pinched.

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PRINTER
Install printer toner cartridges and paper. It is
required that printer power be on to properly
position the ink cartridge bay.

HOST CONTOLLER CONNECTIONS

Make all of the following connections to the host controller, some options are not shown.

Keyboard

Monitor Pwr
Host Controller
Power

DO NOT USE

Point Device

Printer

Wifi Antenna HDMI

(Monitor)

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Bay Layout

BAY LAYOUT

These instructions assume a lift or rack is being used as the alignment surface. If wheel stands are being used all 4
wheel stands must be level with each other. If wheel stands are used, use the data for a 24” alignment height. 34” is the
standard used for rack height so the correct data should be used to determine both the camera distance and height. If the
floor is to be used, identify the spot where the turntables will rest, and base measurements from that spot.

DETERMINE THE LIFT CENTERLINE.

1. Measure between runways front and rear and mark midpoints on both. A mark can be made forward of the lift by
placing one end of a string at a spot on one side of the lift, placing a marker on the other end of a string, and scribing an
arc forward of the lift across the centerline. Repeat scribing an arc from the same spot on the other side of the lift. The
intersection of the two arcs is the lift centerline. Use a chalk line to snap a centerline between the marks, and project out
at as far in front of the rack as required, or to the shop wall if closer.

DETERMINE THE TURNTABLE CENTERLINE

2. Raise the lift to the predetermined alignment height. Use a plumb-bob from the center of the turntable and mark a spot
on the floor next to each turntable. Snap a chalk line through the marks to establish the centerline. Use the plumb
bob on the outside of the turntables to mark a center spot on the floor on the outside of each runway.

DETERMINE THE TURNTABLE HEIGHT (the prefered operating height of the rack).
3. On a multilevel lift (i.e. parallelogram) put an average size car on the lift and raise it until the alignment technician
feels comfortable performing wheel turns, rolling the vehicle back and forth, and making toe/camber adjustments from
underneath. On other lifts/racks (such as a hoist rack) it is necessary to use the leveling leg height. Typical turntable
height is from 30” to 36”.

NOTE: REFER TO THE INSTALLATION DISTANCES CHART. THE EXAMPLE LIFT HEIGHT OF 34 INCHES USED
AS A REFERENCE. IF THE USER DESIRED LIFT HEIGHT IS OTHER THAN 34 INCHES, THE “Y” HEIGHT
WILL NEED TO BE INCREASED OR DECREASED ACCORDINGLY.

DETERMINE THE INSTALLATION BASELINE

4. The camera beam can be installed a minimum of 1740mm (68.5 inches), and no greater than 3048mm (120 inches)
from the center of the turntables to the rear of the camera support. Measure the distance desired within above pa-
rameters from the turntable centerline forward at two locations and mark these points. Snap a chalk line on the floor
through these two points. This is the installation baseline used to locate the camera mounting.
CAMERA BEAM ATTACHMENT (WALL OR RIGID SUPPORT)
The aligner camera beam can be mounted to a wall mount plate or other user supplied supports, as approved by the
architect.

An optional Tower Motor (EAA0483J81A) is available for mounting the camera beam. (see following picture).

The aligner is shipped with an electrical control box that supplies power to the camera. This box should be mounted to a
structure that locates it 18” (46cm) from grade level. AC power should be connected to the bottom of this box as well as the
ethernet cable that connects the aligner host controller.

Before standing the camera Tower upright

the bungee cord securing the counter
weight must be released from the base
assembly. Using a set of pliers pull the
bungee cord and release it from the base
allowing the bungee cord to retract inside
the column.

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Camera tower distance and anchoring

Use the chart to determine the “X” distance (inches) for locating the new Camera Tower Once the “X” distance is deter-
mined mount the moveable or manual camera tower as shown. The correct camera height “Y” distance will be used later
in this manual.

34 Inch Rack working Ht range Wheel Stands @ 24" height

X Y min max
68.5 62 34 40 X Y min max
75 64 34 40 70 50.5 24 30
80 68 34 44 80 51 24 34
85 71 34 44 90 54.5 24 34
90 72 34 44 100 57.5 24 34
95 73 34 44 110 58 24 34
100 74 34 44 120 60.5 24 34
105 75 34 44
110 76 34 44
115 77 34 44
120 78 34 44
CAUTION
An unanchored vertical tower can
fall over. Always achor baseplate to
the floor before mounting camera
beam.

“X”

NOTE: DISTANCE OF 90 - 102 INCHES IS CONSIDERED THE IDEAL

FOR TURNTABLE TO BACK OF CAMERA BEAM.

Anchor Baseline

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Open the box containing the optional tower motor EAA0483J81A or tower manual EAA0483J82A. With assistance stand the
support upright centering the rear hole of the base over the baseline and centerline previously determined and anchor the
rear of the base only to support the upright, snug but do not tighten at this time The front two holes will be drilled and anchored
after the camera beam is installed and centered to the rack.
Installation Baseline

Shown for clarity

Anchor
REAR ANCHOR AT THIS
TIME ONLY.

Installation Baseline Installation Baseline

(1740mm min. - 3048mm max.)
(68.5” min. - 120” max.)

Installation Centerline

Turntable Centerline

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 Bay Layout

MOUNTING THE CAMERA BEAM

Remove the rear cover of the camera mount, the cover is mounted as shown.

Front Cover Fasteners Front Cover Fasteners

FASTENERS

Coming from Power Box

Remove the 4 “J-Hooks” and set them aside they will be used later to secure the camera beam.

Note: The top J-hook has a notch cut

into the side of the hook.

Hang the camera beam from the molded hooks on the slide car and reattached the “J-Hooks”. It may be necessary to
loosen the processor pcb to hang the bottom j-hooks in place.

Processor PCB
removed for
clarity
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Located on the front of the tower are two shipping T-bolts these must be removed before operation. Simply loosen the nut and
remove the nut and T-bolt and discard.

ATTACHING THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE PROCESSOR

Route the harness for the camera beam through the bottom of the cover removed earlier and attach each wire to the
processor pcb.

Camera Beam Mounted to a Tower Motor (EAAO483J81A) or Tower Manual (EAA0483J82A)

USB from Hub

Camera / Host
Communication

Camera Beam
Grounding Wire

Motor Power

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Bay Layout

Route the cable loom as shown and zip tie where indicated. IMPORTANT! All wiring must be tightly tucked close to the
processor PCB so that the cover fits without pinching the wires.

Zip Tie where shown

Camera Beam
Grounding Wire

USB from Hub

Motor Power
to Motor PCB Motor Power
from Source

Camera / Host
Communication

Coming from Power Box

Remove front cover of Motor Ctrl PCB and connect as shown, Connect the Ethernet cord from the Aligner to the
Power Box located on the back of the tower.

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Use the data under “Y” charts below to determine the camera height for a fixed beam or wall mount. This does not pertain to
a motorized or manual moveable camera beam.

34 Inch Rack working Ht range Wheel Stands

X Y min max X Y min max
68.5 62 34 40 70 50.5 24 30
75 64 34 40 80 51 24 34
80 68 34 44 90 54.5 24 34
85 71 34 44 100 57.5 24 34
90 72 34 44 110 58 24 34
95 73 34 44 120 60.5 24 34
100 74 34 44
105 75 34 44
110 76 34 44
115 77 34 44
120 78 34 44

Distance “Y”
34in. - 40in.
.86m - 1m
Working Height

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Power Power Power Power

Port Port Port Port Right
Left
Camera Camera
Data Data Data Data
Communication Communication Communication Communication

Processor

Ethernet HDMI
Port

Power 19 Volt 115 / 220 Volt

VGA Adapter A
RJ11
Monitor USB S C
W
I I
T N
C L
H E
T
Motor
Control PCB

VGA Ethernet
Port
Electrical Earth GND
Wi-Fi A
Shelf
N
T
Host E
N SOE Cloud
IEC Controller N Mitchell Server
Power 5 Volt Power A
Block Adapter
Camera Power Cable
USB USB

Switch 4-Port Mouse

USB Hub

AC Inlet Printer Keyboard

115 / 220 Volt

INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM
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System Startup

SYSTEM STARTUP

SYSTEM START-UP AND CAMERA AIM

1. Power up the computer and monitor and follow directions for initial software setup if not already completed during
console assembly. Software loading is performed at the factory and is not required.
2. Clamp the front targets to the turntables making sure they are centered on the turntable. Move the left turntable-target
assembly out until a portion of the front target can be seen in the left camera view screen. Mount the right front target
on the turntable and move the assembly out to the same distance from the rack center-line as the left turntable-target
assembly.
3. Set the rear targets as far back on the lift as is reasonable. Make sure they are equal distance from the lift center-line
and the target clamps are square to the lift. The clamps should be spread equal distances and the rear targets should
be equal distances from the front targets. Raise the lift to the user preferred alignment height.

4. Raise the rack to the preferred alignment height. Adjust the camera beam up or down using the manual mode or
raise or lower rack so that the camera view distance from the top of the rear target to the top of the view window is the
same as the distance from the bottom of the front target to the bottom of the view screen.

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5. Navigate to “SERVICE” “LAYOUT” “NEXT” “NEXT”.

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6. For a fixed camera beam raised to rack to the preferred working height. Rotate the base of the beam position as
required to center the images side to side. Make sure the vertical support if used and camera beam are level and
square. Tighten 1 optional base anchors to approximately 50 ft lbs. (Other anchors will need to be set and tightened
after squaring the camera beam to the lift. Turn the camera beam to obtain as close to zero as possible and anchor the
remaining two base mounting holes.

Anchor Pivot
Point

NOTE: RELATIVE CAMERA POSITION (RCP) AND END-OF-THE-LINE (EOL) IS FACTORY PERFORMED, NO
FIELD CALIBRATION IS REQUIRED

SYSTEM TRAINING
Spend time with our new customer going over the software flow and operation of his new system. A few minutes here will
save hours later for both you and the technician.
Things to cover are outlined but not limited to the items below:

* System features and specifications

* Proper system start-up and shut down
* Software navigation
* Setup, system interaction, preferences, features
* Perform an alignment
* Navigation of the aligner software

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION / ACTIVATION
Before the aligner installation is complete it must be
activated. The aligner has a 30 day preview mode, after
this preview mode period has expired the aligner will not
function and must be activated.

1. Click on “SERVICE” to continue the process, the status

is displayed as the unit is being activated.

2. Click on the <INSTALLATION> process. Proceed

through the Checklist. Highlight and select the shops
preferred screen Language(s) from the Left and using
the arrows select the Number 1, 2, and 3 languages.
3. Repeat the process for the reports (printer).

4. Carefully read the “User Agreement and select

<AGREE>.

5. Carefully read and understand and check off each

process as outlined. Failure to acknowledge this
list will not proceed. Once all items are checked the
installers can then click on “NEXT. Please understand
each item as each can cause the aligner to become
in-operable.
 Installation / Activation

6. Select the shops preferred NETWORK to connect

the aligner. Connecting to a NETWORK enables the
aligner to receive periodic software and spec updates
from the factory. Should the shop not have a
NETWORK available all updates will require manual
updates using a USB flash drive.
7. Should the Aligner be on a Password protected system
the system will require that the password be entered
before joining. Once entered click on the <JOIN>
button to connect. Should the aligner not connect
after a few seconds verify the password was entered
correctly. It may require the user exit the NETWORK
menu and re-enter. Once connected observe the signal
strength meter. The stronger the signal the more
reliable the system updates.

8. The next procedure may require moving the alignment

beam. The system should have been anchored to
the concrete earlier using 1 anchor bolt. The next
3 screens prompts the installer to place the aligner
in front of the rack and place all 4 targets on the
alignment rack. The final screen allows the installer to
move the system to maximize the install.

9. IT IS NOT NECESSARY to have each camera locked

in on the graph. Please NOTE that proper placement
of the targets is critical for proper beam placement.

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10. Select the units of measure for each angle and select
<NEXT>.

11. Select each feature that comes with the aligner.

12. Use this menu to set up the preferred print report and
shim selection. Please note there is a Primary and
Secondary print report. Enter the shop information
(name and address) to be printed on each report.

13. Display screen showing all options available for this

system. Please note that this display only illustrates
options that are available for the system, each install
may be different.

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14. The Activation can be done over the network if that

aligner is connected or using a USB Flash Drive.
Using a USB Flash drive requires an active internet
connection. A Shop PC connected to the cloud will
work. Using a Smartphone as a Hotspot is an option.
Click the <ACTIVATION> button to begin the process.

15. Displays all activated features

16. Displays activated Specification database.

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17. After Activation completes the installer is prompted with

a quick training information page, Click on NEXT to
proceed.

18. A feedback page is provided for the installer to enter

any information that may assist the factory at a later
date or entry of ideas that may make future installation
easier.

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