ASTRO V16 User manual

SAT-HEADEND
16
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B

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Figures
V16 Base Unit without Cards
Bus adapter
Interlocking device
Redundant power supply
Slots
SAT distribution
board
2 temperature
regulated fans
The V16 is C certified and complies with all relevant N standards.
Changes and printing errors reserved. Version: 02 / 2009.
L D indicator lamps

Must be observed: Hazard and safety information ...... 3
FigureofV16 ................................ 2
1 Pictographs .................................. 3
2 Hazard and safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Openingthehousing ........................... 4
2.3 Potential equalization and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Mainconnection ............................... 5
3 Preparingthebaseunit ......................... 5
3.1 Mountingbracket .............................. 5
3.2
Installation and deinstallation of SAT distribution board VMS 616 5
3.3 Power supply unit changeover (VSN 1 <> VSN 2) . . . . 5
3.4 LNB remote supply (for VMS 616) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.5 Remote supply voltage on HF output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Configuration of V16 and VMS 616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 SettingVMS616mode ......................... 7
4.2 Settingbusaddress ........................... 8
4.3 Temperature .................................. 8
5 Installing plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner (SAT VMS 616 distribution board) .... 8
5.2 Cards with SAT tuner (SAT distribution board VSF 8) . . 9
5.3 Cards for terrestrial conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.4 (De-)Modulatorcards .......................... 9
5.5 Uninstalling plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Indicators (front L Ds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 Leveladjustment .............................. 11
9 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessories .................................. 12
Contents 1 Safety information
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1 Pictographs and safety information
Warns about situations in which there is danger of lethal
injury due to hazardous electrical voltage and non-com-
pliance with these instructions.
Warns about various hazards to health, environment and
materials.
This is a general information symbol.
Recycling: All of our packaging materials (packaging, iden-
tification sheet, plastic foil and bag) are fully recyclable.
lectrical scrap must not be placed in household refuse;
it must be disposed of by means of a special waste recy-
cling company. If you have any questions about waste
disposal, your local environmental agency would be glad
to give you further information about recycling.
2 Hazard and safety information
2.1 Installation instructions
The device may be installed only in dry rooms and on
vertical surfaces.
Installation location: indoors
The device can be fastened to the wall using the supplied
mounting materials.
The device must not come into contact with splashing or
dripping water. Containers with liquid must not be placed
on the device.
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If there is condensation, wait until the device is completely
dry. The device generates heat which must be able to esca-
pe. It is therefore important that the vents are never cover-
ed. The accumulation of heat negatively influences the ser-
vice life of the device and is a source of danger.
The specified minimum distances (at least 30 cm above and
below) must be strictly observed. This applies above all
when several devices are installed one over the other. By
means of appropriate measures (e.g. the use of a specially
designed air flow unit), the minimum distance between devi-
ces can be reduced if required.
The permitted ambient temperature is 0...50°C. Installation
in unventilated cabinets or alcoves is not permitted.
Installation is permitted only in rooms which maintain the
permitted ambient temperature even in changing climatic
conditions.
Warning: When the device is installed in places such as
storage areas and roof trusses, it must be ensured that the
permitted ambient temperature is maintained.
If auxiliary fans are used for convection, it must be ensured
that in the event of fan failure the device is disconnected
from the power supply by means of appropriated measures
in order to prevent damage to the device.
Because of fire hazard due to lightening, it is recommended
that all mechanical parts (e.g. V16, equipotential busbars,
distributors, etc.) are mounted on non-combustible under-
lays. Combustible materials include wooden beams, woo-
den boards, plastics, etc.
2 Hazard and safety information 2 Hazard and safety information
2.2 Opening the housing
Before opening the housing:
Be careful when doing maintenance work! Disconnect the
power plug.
Appliances with operating display:
The operation display merely shows the existence of a DC
voltage separated from the power grid, providing the com-
ponents of the appliance.
If the operation display is not illuminated, this does not
necessarily mean that the appliance is not connected to
the power grid. The power must be cut before opening the
appliance. ven when the power has been cut, the power
supply unit of the appliance can be live.
Do not service during thunder storms.
Opening the device must be done only by authorized per-
sonnel according to the national regulations, or by sending
the device to ASTRO with an exact description of the fault.
Replace the power cables only with an original part power
cable.
Replace fuses only with those of the same type, value and
melt characteristics.
Important:
DIN VD 0701 - 0702, servicing; N 50 083 Part 1, safety
requirements
2.3 Potential equalization and grounding
The proper grounding and installation of the system must
comply with EN 50 083 Part 1.

The VSN 1 and VSN 2 power supplies may be operated only in
devices for which these power supplies have been approved
and, due to high discharge current, only in power supply networks
with a protected (grounded) circuit system (TN systems in com-
pliance with N 60950).
Regulations in compliance with N 50083 Part 1 and national regu-
lations concerning IT/TT power supply networks must be observed.
2.4 Main connection
During operation the V16-type appliance (protection
class I) must be connected to a safety socket.
The power plug must be easily operable as the means of
cutting power to the appliance, i. e. the socket, must be
easily accessible.
3 Preparing the base unit
3.1 Mounting bracket
Fasten the supplied mounting bracket either on the front panel
(19" installation, Fig. 1) or rear panel (wall mounting, Fig. 2).
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To do this, place bracket slots over the fittings on the
base unit, push to the stop and fasten securely with the
middle screw.
3.2
Installation and deinstallation of SAT VMS 616
distribution board
If a SAT VMS 616 distribution board is to be subsequently
installed to a V16 base or an already installed VMS 616 is to
be removed, the change must be set in the software of the
base device. This can be done either by using the ASTRO
H programming software or the KC 3 manual device. For
this, after installing or removing the VMS 616, close the hou-
sing, apply mains voltage, and connect the KC 3.
The following display appears:
After pressing the "Menu" key the setup display
appears.
Select line 2 with the ↑or ↓arrow key. Use the ←or →
arrow key to set VMS 616 installation status.
An incorrect setting of the VMS 616 installation sta-
tus leads to faulty functions in the choice of band /
polarization of the installed plug-in cards!
3.3 Power supply changeover (VSN 1 <> VSN 2)
Warning:
Installation work on the power supply unit may be per-
formed only if the power plug(s) is disconnected.
3 Preparing the base unit 3 Preparing the base unit
ASTRO V16
Version X.XX
1= deutsch
(next<>)
V16 Setup
VMS 616 Yes
Power A+B
Password Off
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

The power supply unit (power
supply carrier) is secured with
outside screws and screws at
two points inside. These have to
be loosened for deinstallation.
(Fig. 3 & 4)
When uninstalling, itʼs best first
to remove the plug-in cards at
slot 1 and slot 8 using the plug-in
card removal tool.
To press out the power supply unit
carriers, the plug-in card removal
tool is alternately placed on the nuts
on the side and pressed. This relea-
ses the plug contacts of the power
supply carrier from the base.
(see Fig. 5).
(See also Chapter 5.5. Installing
plug-in cards.)
If in a V16 base a single power unit (VSN 1) is to be sub-
sequently exchanged for a redundant one (VSN 2) or vice
versa, the change must also be set in the software of the
base device. This is done using the KC 3 manual device.
After exchanging the power unit, close the housing, apply
mains voltage, and connect the KC 3.
The following display appears:
After pressing the "Menu" key the setup display
appears.
Select line 3 with the ↑or ↓arrow key.
Use the ←or →arrow key to set the installation status
to VSN 1 (Power A) or VSN 2 (Power A+B).
An incorrect setting of the VSN … installation status
leads to faulty signaling (front LEDs) and incorrect
function displays of the HE programming software.
3.4 LNB remote supply (for VMS 616)
When using the inter-
nal SAT VMS 616 dis-
tributor field, the LNB
remote power supply
can be switched on for
up to four of the six
SAT inputs (each max.
250 mA, short-circuit
proof). On the mainbo-
ard there are four jum-
pers between card slot
four and five with
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3 Preparing the base unit 3 Preparing the base unit
ASTRO V16
Version X.XX
1= deutsch
(next<>)
V16 Setup
VMS 616 Yes
Power A+B
Password Off
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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4 Configuration of V16 and VMS 616
Apply mains voltage and connect KC 3.
The following display appears:
Line 2 displays the software status of the mainboard
processor. Pressing "1" selects German.
Select the next menu with the arrow key. The V16
parameters are displayed.
4.1 Setting VMS 616 mode
The internal SAT VMS 616 distribution board has two
operating modes:
Standard mode:
Inputs 11-14 can be switched via software to all 16 out-
puts (card 1 tuner A to card 8 tuner B).
This mode is always recommended if not more than four
different polarization levels for all installed conversion
cards are required.
Expanded mode:
Inputs 11, 12, 15 and 16 can be switched via software
to the first four outputs (card 1 tuner A to card 2 tuner
B). Inputs 11-14 can be switched via software to the last
12 outputs (card 3 tuner A to card 8 tuner B).
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which the remote power supply can be activated
for each of the inputs. Activated remote power
supplies are indicated by adjacent L Ds (Fig. 6).
SAT inputs for which LNB remote power supply can
be activated: inputs 11, 13, 15 and 16.
3.5 3.5 Remote supply voltage on HF output
If an ASTRO network (U901 or VZN9) is employed
for the active signal consolidation of multiple V16s,
the power supply required for this device can be
provided by a V16 base unit. Located on the main-
board at slot one is a jumper with which the remo-
te supply voltage can be activated for the HF out-
put. The activated remote supply voltage is indica-
ted by an adjacent L D (Fig. 7).
3 Preparing the base unit 4Configuration of V16 and VMS 616
ASTRO V16
Version X.XX
1= deutsch
(next<>)
V16 Parameter
VMS -Inputs 11-14
Bus adress XXX
TemperatureXX°C
Fig. 7

This mode is to be activated if more than four different
polarization levels for all installed conversion cards are
required.
For this operating mode, of course the plug-in cards
have to be positioned in the base device in accor-
dance with the connected satellite polarizations!
Select line 2 with the ↑or ↓arrow key. Use the ←or →
arrow key to set the standard mode (VMS inputs 11-14)
or the expanded mode (VMS inputs 11-16).
This setting can also be made with the ASTRO HE
programming software.
4.2 Setting bus address
If several ASTRO base devices (V16, X-8 twin or X5-twin)
are to be linked by means of the bus system, all connected
devices must be set to different bus addresses.
A bus controller (BC 1 or BC 2) is absolutely neces-
sary in order to use the bus system.
Select line 3 with the ↑or ↓arrow key. Use the ←or →
arrow key to set the bus address (1-241).
This setting can also be made with the ASTRO HE
programming software. When doing so, it must be
ensured that only the base device to be set is
connected to the PC directly or via the bus system.
4.3 Temperature
The current temperature (mainboard surface) is display-
ed in line 4.
5 Installing plug-in cards
Lift out and remove the interlocking device by lightly
pressing to the right (Fig. 8).
(Itʼs a good idea to place the bar on top of the V16 while
the card is being installed. The connection labels speed
up correctly assigning, for example, the SAT inputs.
Further, thanks to the identification of the connected orbit
positions and polarizations and the terrestrial antennas,
easy maintenance is ensured in the future.)
5.1
Cards with SAT tuner
(SAT VMS 616 distribution board)
Twin cards
nsure that all tuners (A and B) of
the plug-in cards to be installed
have a separate connection cable
(Fig. 9).
Remove any loop through cables or
distributor cables that are present
and install the supplied cable. Plug
in the card. Connect the tuner A
connection cable to the correspon-
ding output of the SAT VMS 616 dis-
tributor field (e.g. 1 A). Connect the
tuner B connection cable to the cor-
responding output of the SAT VMS
616 distribution board (e.g. 1 B).
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4Configuration of V16 and VMS 616 5Installing plug-in cards (VSF 8)
Fig. 9
Fig. 8

Single cards
Plug in the card. Connect the tuner connection cable to
the corresponding output A of the SAT VMS 616 distri-
bution board (e.g. 1 A).
5.2 Cards with SAT tuner (SAT VSF 8 distribution board)
First, through exact program and output channel planning,
determine which satellite signal is required for the pro-
grams to be implemented and
thereby the number of required
connections for each satellite and
polarization. If necessary,
connect VSF 8 by means of a
loop through output (Fig. 10).
nsure that all tuners (A and B) of
the plug-in cards to be installed
have a separate connection cable
(Fig. 11).
Remove any present loop through
cables or distributor cables and
install the supplied cable.
5Installing plug-in cards 5Installing plug-in cards
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Plug in the card. Connect the tuner A connection cable to
an available output of the SAT VSF 8 distribution board
that carries the required polarization.
Twin cards
Proceed correspondingly with the connection cable from
tuner B.
5.3 Cards for terrestrial conversion
Because the SAT VMS 616 distribution board is suitable
exclusively for SAT intermediate frequencies (950-2150
MHz), the inputs from terrestrial cards (e.g. X-TU 860,
X-FM twin, X-FM amplifiers or X-DVB-T/Pal) must be fed
in via external inputs.
Remove the nut screwed onto the connection cable and remo-
ve the washer. Plug in the card. Remove the plastic cover of
the required external input. Install the F-connector of the
connection cable in the required external input hole (Fig. 12)
5.4 (De-) Modulator cards
Install the D-sub connectors supplied with the card in the
provided feedthroughs (Fig. 13) after previously breaking
out the pre-punched metal covers.
Fig. 11
Fig.13
Fig. 10
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Because the feedthroughs for the D-sub connectors
are located on the left side of the V16, (de-) modula-
tor cards (X-twin AV and X-twin demod) should be
installed at slot 1 or 2.
Plug in the card. Connect the 6-pin post connector in
accordance with the operating instructions of the
plug-in card.
5.5 Uninstalling plug-in cards
After disconnecting the cable connections, lift out the
plug-in cards with the supplied plug-in card removal
tool. Place the lever between the card and the alumi-
num frame and press down. This disconnects the plug
contacts of the card from the mainboard (Fig. 14).
6 Configuration of all plug-in cards
Detailed information about setting the individual plug-
in cards is available in the supplied operating instruc-
tions.
7 Indicators (front LEDs)
On the front side of the V16 base device are 10 two-color
L Ds that monitor functions.
The topmost 8 L Ds provide information about the installed
plug-in cards (top L D, slot 1, far left to eighth L D, slot 8,
far right):
L D off: no plug-in card installed
Red L D:
plug-in card installed but not func-
tioning correctly (e.g. no SAT signal)
Green L D: plug-in card installed and in operation
The bottom two L Ds indicate the state of the
power supply unit(s):
For an installed VSN 1 (single power supply):
Lowest L D (Power B) always off.
Power A green L D: Power supply in operation
All L Ds off: Power plug not connected or
power supply is defective.
For an installed VSN 2 (redundant power supply):
Power A green L D
and
Power B green L D: both power supplies in operation.
5Installing plug-in cards 7 Indicators (front LEDs)
10
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B
Fig. 14
Lever of the card
removal tool in position

Power A green L D
and
Power B red L D: Power supply A in operation
Power plug B not connected
or power supply B defective
Power A red L D
and
Power B green L D: Power supply B in operation
Power plug A not connected
or power supply A is defective.
All L Ds off: Power plug not connected or
power units defective.
Note:
If only one power L D is lit with an installed VSN 2
redundant power supply, or if both power L Ds are lit
with an installed VSN 1 single power supply, the device
settings have to be corrected as described under 3.3.
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7 Indicators (front LEDs) 8 Level adjustment
8 Level adjustment
The optimal output level (measured at the output of the
base device) is as follows:
• 100 dBµV for PAL channels
• 90 dBµV for QAM channels
• 96 dBµV for radio (FM) channels
To enable the setting, the level regulators of the indivi-
dual plug-in cards are set accordingly (Fig. 14).
The level adjustment can be done via H programming
software depending on the plugin-card.
Note:
Under no circumstances should a skewed position be
set to compensate outgoing cable attenuation by means
of different level adjustments of the plug-in cards! For
this purpose use output coupling field U-901 (order no.
380 190) or VZN 8 (order no. 380 191).
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
Slot 7
Slot 8
Power A
Power B
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Fig.14
Level regulators

8 Technical specifications and accessories
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VSN 1
VSN 2
V 16 + VSN
VSN 1 power supply / VSN 2 redundant power supply power supply plug-in unit
Technical enhancements, design modifications, and errors reserved.
V16 technical specifications SAT processing, base unit without cards
XF… internal jumper cable
XF-450
V16 Base unit
Supply voltage [V~/Hz] 230 / 50
EMC N 50083 Pt 2 / A1 compliant
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] 0 … +50
Housing (H x W x D) [mm]
without mounting bracket 340 x 426 x 277 (19” / 7 H Basis)
with front side mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 277
with rear mounting bracket 340 x 491 x 290 + 3 H for air flow unit
Weight of V16.1 base unit [kg] 9,6
Type VSN 1 single power supply VSN 2 dual power supply
Order no. 350 210 350 220
Rated voltage [V~] 230, (+6/-10%) 50/60 Hz 230, (+6/-10 %) 50/60 Hz
Power input [VA/W] 196/190 208/200
Power output 5 V/13,5 A, 12 V/6,5 A, 28 V/200 mA
Mains Fuse T 1,25 A “L”, I C60127-2/3
Type XF-450 XF-700
Order no. 790 450 790 700
Length [mm] 450 700
Shielding [dB] > 90
Connections [Ω] 75, F-connector

Accessories
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VMS 616 SAT distribution board SAT distribution board with 6 switchable inputs and 16 outputs
VMS 616
VAF Air Flow Unit Luftableitblech zur optimalen Wärmeableitung der V16 bei 19” Montage ( Best.-Nr. 380 980)
VAF
VSF 8 SAT distribution board SAT distribution board with 1 input, 8 outputs and 1 loop through output
Type VMS 616
Order no. 380 260
Inputs/outputs 6/16
Input freq. range [MHz] 950 – 2150
Optimum input level [dBµV] 72 – 78
Transmission loss [dB] 12
Decoupling input/input [dB] 25
Remote voltage supply 12 V [mA] 250 (4 outputs)
Current consumption @ 5V [mA] 650
Type VSF 8 VSF 42
Order no. 380 280 380 281
Input freq. range [MHz] 950 – 2150
Optimum input level [dBµV] 68–74
Ripple [dB] >1
Skew position [dB] 2 ±1
Return loss input/output [dB] >10
Decoupling outputs [dB] typ. ≥40
Transmission loss of loop through [dB] 0 ±1
outputs 1–8 8 ±1
Inputs/outputs [Ω] 75, F-connectors
Current consumption @ 5V [mA] 80
VSF 8
VH 5 (order no. 380 250) Adapter panel for accommodating up to five VSF 8 / VSF 42
VAF (order no. 380 980) Air flow unit for optimizing heat dissipation of the V16 with 19” installation
VH 5

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X-BC … Buscontroller
X- BC 1
The headend bus controller is for centrally setting all bus-capable headend devices via PC. Maintenance and
re-programming of already set up headends can be done via modem.
Operation is only possible with the HE programming software!
GControl of up to 240 bus-capable headend devices
GCan be individually set, from ring tone to call reception (i.e. parallel operation with other terminals is possible)
G8-digit identification code protects against unauthorized remote access
GInternal monitoring timer protects against excessive telephone charges (automatic hang-up if there is no communicati-
on within five minutes)
GOperating software can be updated via serial interface (i.e. software updates without installation work)
X-BC 2 – additional features
GRemote control via GSM modem
Grror messaging via SMS (alarm messaging to max. 3 phone numbers)
G4 time partitions can be set (for each time partition 6 switching times can be defined)
X- BC 1
X- BC 1 rearpanel
C 3
Typ X-BC 1 X-BC 2
Order no. 330401 330400
Supply voltage [DC] 6 V through plug-in power supply unit (230V~/50Hz)
Current consumption [mA] 35
Permitted ambient temp. [°C] -15 … +50
C 3 external programming unit for programming all setting parameters (order no.: 330 650)

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The H programming software (order no. 330 630) facilitates programming X-5/X-
8/V16 headend systems with a PC or laptop computer. The user can store all head-
end parameters in the office prior to commissioning, for example:
G received satellite
G SAT programs
G output channel
G program video and audio parameters on PC or laptop and save to storage media.
The user also has the option of remotely programming and maintaining headend
devices via modem. These added features save the network operator service costs,
for example when changes occur in transponder assignments. They mean rapid
response in the event of processing card failure (replacement signal switching).
The software supports the replacement signal switching. To activate replacement
signal switching, the network operator only needs to select the “failed module” and the
“replacement module (redundancy).” Manually reconfiguring the operating parameters
for the redundancy module is not required. The following processes are performed
automatically:
G deactivating (HF) the failed module.
G copying all operating parameters of the failed module to the redundancy module.
G activating (HF) the redundancy module.
With the H programming software up to twenty X-5/X-8/V16 headend devices can be
saved in a configuration file. From the menu item “Display unit” the user has the option
of accessing the program parameters of an already existing headend and can then easi-
ly edit and modify. Current program satellite assignments are stored in their own ”SAT
program files.” The user can update and change these files when needed. ASTRO
offers updating program assignments of the most common satellites via the Internet.
HE programming software
On - site –
during the commissioning –
the configuration data just have to
be transferred to the headend-sys-
tem via delivered zero-modem
cable and PC-X-5/10-adapter, or
via optional bus-system.
So the configuration of many pro-
grams is perfectly possible during
several seconds.

ASTRO Strobel
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Tel. +49 (0 ) 22 04 / 405-0
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