Branson 2000 series User manual

BRANSON Automation Guide
EDP 100-214-273
Rev. 1
BRANSON Ultrasonics Corporation
41 Eagle Road
Danbury, Connecticut 06813-1961 U.S.A.
[phone]
http://www.bransonultrasonics.com

Manual Change Information
At Branson, we strive to maintain our position as the leader in ultrasonics plastics joining,
cleaning and related technologies by continually improving our circuits and components
in our equipment. These improvements are incorporated as soon as they are developed and
thoroughly tested.
Information concerning any improvements will be added to the appropri4ate technical
documentation at its next revision and printing. Therefore, when requesting service
assistance for specific units, note the Revision information found on the cover of this
document.
Foreword
Congratulations on your choice of a Branson Ultrasonics Corporation system!
The Branson 2000-Series system is process equipment for the joining of plastic parts using
ultrasonic energy. It is the newest generation of product using this sophisticated
technology for a variety of customer applications. This Automation Guide is supplemental
to and should be used in conjunction with the documentation set for this system. Thank
you for choosing Branson!

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Table of Contents
1.0- Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
2.0- About this Guide - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
3.0- Overview of Automation Examples - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
4.0- Special Features in V9.xx Firmware - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
5.0- 2000 Series Automation Logic Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
5.1- To Start a Weld Cycle- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
5.2- Ready Changes State- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
5.3- Weld (ultrasonics) Finished, Hold Starts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
5.4- Hold Finished, Horn Retract Starts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
5.5- Check for Alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
6.0- Process Flow and Wiring Tables- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
6.1- Actuator with Standard Automation, Process Flow 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
6.1.1-Wiring Table, Actuator with Standard Automation, Process Flow 1 - - -10
6.1.2-2000 Series Automation Interface, Process Flow 1- - - - - - - - - - -11
6.2- Actuator, External Preset Select, Process Flow 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
6.2.1-Wiring Table, Actuator, External Preset Select Process Flow 2- - - - -13
6.3- Actuator, Delayed Sonics, Process Flow 3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14
6.3.1-Wiring Table, Actuator, Delayed Sonics, Process Flow 3- - - - - - - -15
6.3.2-2000 Series Automation Interface, Process Flow 3- - - - - - - - - - -16
6.4- Actuator, Sonics Disabled, Process Flow 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17
6.4.1-Wiring Table, Actuator, Sonics Disabled, Process Flow 4 - - - - - - -18
6.5- Actuator, Sonics Disabled and Presets, Process Flow 5 - - - - - - - - - - -19
6.5.1-Wiring Table, Actuator, Sonics Disabled and Presets, Process Flow 5 -20
6.6- Actuator, External Preset Select and Delayed Sonics, Process Flow 6 - - - -21
6.6.1-Wiring Table, Actuator External Preset Select and Delayed Sonics, Pro-
cess Flow 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -22
6.6.2-Wiring Table, Process Flow 6, Required Functions: Logical Sequence -23
6.6.3-Wiring Table, Process Flow 6, PLC Connections- - - - - - - - - - - -24
6.6.4-External Preset Select Binary Table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -25
6.6.5-Preset Switching Diagrams, 1 of 4- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -26

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6.7- Actuator, Delayed Horn Travel, Process Flow 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -30
6.7.1-Wiring Table, Actuator Delayed Horn Travel, Process Flow 7 - - - - -31
6.8- Actuators, Multi-Syncro (simultaneous sonic start), Process Flow 8- - - - - -32
6.9- Interrupting Cycle for Device Position (Hold off on Horn Travel) Externally by PLC
Device, Process Flow 9- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -33
6.9.1-Wiring Table, Interrupting Cycle for Device Position, Process Flow 9 - -34
6.10- Custom Actuator, Process Flow 10- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -35
6.11- Converter Stack, Standard Automation, Process Flow 11 - - - - - - - - - -36
6.11.1-Wiring Table, Converter Stack, Standard Automation, Process Flow 11 -
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6.11.2-2000 Series Automation, Process Flow 11 (Requires Jumper 100-246-
1178) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -38
6.12- Converter Stack, External Preset Select, Process Flow 12 - - - - - - - - -39
6.12.1-Wiring Table, Converter Stack, External Preset Select, Process Flow 12
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7.0- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -41
8.0- Glossary V9.xx - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -46

Automation Guide Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This guide will help you to better understand the automation features available to you
with the introduction of the version 9.x software to the Branson product line. The major
feature of this software/firmware change is the user-configurable I/O. In the event you
require additional assistance or information, please contact our Product Support depart-
ment or your local Branson representative.
2.0 About this Guide
This guide describes how to set up some representative automation process options
available with Branson 2000 Series ultrasonic systems that are utilizing software ver-
sion 9 or higher.
The information details the wiring hookup to DB9 on the actuator and to J3 on the
power supply that establish the connections needed to accomplish the automation
examples in this guide.
Additionally, detail isgiven about the use of the newly introduced features available for
configuring the system to perform the desired functions.
Flow diagrams show the logical sequences for setup that include the wiring steps and
appropriate assignment of menu items with clear and simple content such as; "In Weld
Setup menu turn Ext U/S Delay to On", and "Set User I/O Menu to (in System Config):
J3-32 to Select Preset #1".
Automation Interface timing diagrams are included for Process Flows 1, 3, 6, and 11.
You can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section to enhance your back-
ground knowledge about successfully setting up your automation processes.
A Glossary of terminology is also included as an additional useful resource.
This guide is organized into the following sections.
• 3.0 Overview of Automation Examples: Table lists 12 Automation possibili-
ties, and references their respective Process Flow and Wiring Tables.
• 4.0SpecialFeaturesinVersion9firmware:PresentsanddefinesConfigurable
User Input and Output features.
• 5.0 2000 Series Automation Logic Requirements: Basic minimum system
requirements are presented line by line to run a complete cycle.
• 6.0 Process Flow and Wiring Tables: Defines each of the 12 Automation
examples with complete flow diagrams and wiring tables.
• 7.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Lots of useful information relevant
to Branson Automation procedures and processes.
•8.0 Glossary for Version 9: Definition of terminology used in this Guide.

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3.0 Overview of Automation Examples
This overview shows representative examples of Automation possibilities. Availability is not limited to the
examples shown. Options are shown for use with a Branson actuator, a custom actuator, and a converter
stack. Each Option is referenced to its unique Process Flow diagram and Wiring Table.
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For Use with a Branson Actuator
Actuator with standard automation Refer to Process Flow 1, Wiring Table 1
Actuator, external preset select Refer to Process Flow 2, Wiring Table 2
Actuator, delayed sonics Refer to Process Flow 3, Wiring Table 3
Actuator, sonics disabled Refer to Process Flow 4, Wiring Table 4
Actuator, sonics disabled, via preset select Refer to Process Flow 5, Wiring Table 5
Actuator, external preset select and delayed sonics. Refer to Process Flow 6, Wiring Table 6
Actuator delayed horn travel Refer to Process Flow 7, Wiring Table 7
Actuators, Multi-Syncro (simultaneous sonic start) Refer to Process Flow 8, Wiring Table 8
Actuator, Interrupting Cycle for Device Position Refer to Process Flow 9, Wiring Table 9
For Use with a Custom Actuator
Custom actuator Refer to Process Flow 10, N/A
For Use with a Converter Stack
Converter stack, standard automation Refer to Process Flow 11, Wiring Table 10
Converter stack, external preset select Refer to Process Flow 12, Wiring Table 11
4.0 Special Features in V9.xx Firmware
A major feature that is contained in Version 9.xx firmware is a user-configurable I/O. This feature is similar
to features in modern home Audio-Video receivers: you can choose what output is present at the digitally
optical jack, and which output is present at the digital hardware jacks, etc. in the 2000 Series welderit allows
the user to configure certain connector J3 pin-outs (6 inputs and 3 outputs) to customer-desired features,
optimizing the unit for specialized applications such as: switching up to 16 preset memories, switching con-
verter/horn “stacks”, or for syncing several welders together. You can also “interrupt” a welder cycle for
external events or tests to occur, or allow the end user to choose what alarms amy be most important to their
particular machine or application. Underlined items are new V9.xx features, and are defined at the bottom
of the Table.
Any pins other than those shown operate similar to previous firmware Versions.
The factory defaulted (as-shipped) settings are chosen to duplicate earlier model and firmware functions.
Note: no selection need be chosen for a new V9.xx unit in order to replace and earlier unit.

J3 Input Pins Default setting Selectable Setting (any pin)
J3-1 Ext Signal Ext Sonics Delay
J3-17 Select Preset #8 Display Lock Ext Signal
J3-19 Select Preset #4 Sonics Disable Memory Reset
J3-31 Display Lock Sync In Ext Start (input)
J3-32 Select Preset #1 Select Preset #16 (pin 31 only)
J3-33 Select Preset #2
J3 Output Pins Default Setting Selectable Setting (any pin)
J3-8 Disabled
J3-22 Disabled Cycle Okay Overload Alarm
J3-36 Disabled Confirm Preset Modified Alarm
External Beeper Note
No Cycle Alarm Ext Start (output)
Missing Part Sync Out
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Note: Regardless of current settings, by choosing factory default setting in Menu, you will restore factory
settings.
NOTE
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All voltages shown in this manual are direct current (DC) unless otherwise noted.
Signal Definitions (Refer to Section 8.0, Glossary for Version 9 for additional definitions.)
Confirm Preset: A user output signal that will indicate that a weld cycle preset # has been input from the
external controller.
Cycle Okay: A user output signal that indicates no detectable alarm conditions occurred during the last weld
cycle.
External Beeper: An output pin that operates the same as the internal beeper, and could operate an external
(louder) device or light.

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Ext Signal: Note: Not a new V9.xx feature but repeated here for clarity. Now the hardware pin and function
is selectable in the User I/O menu.
Used as input to allow external input to trigger amplitude or force change (model dependant).
Optionally used as the start cycle input when in Hand Held mode.
Ext Sonics Delay: A cycle where the ultrasonics are not started after the horn contacts the workpiece until
an external device has determined that the cycle should continue. It may be a test apparatus or perhaps a
part-marking operation.
Note: The Cycle Abort input can be used to end the welder cycle and not waste time on a workpiece that the
external apparatus determined to be a reject.
Ext Start (input and output): These are both input and output signals, and both must be turned on and
assigned a hardware input and output pin in order to function.
Once the unit has received a legitimate start input the External Start output pin activates an external device
(horn clamp cylinder, sound enclosure door, part in position, etc) before moving the horn. When the external
device becomes active, it then signals the External Start input to commence the welder’s horn travel and
weld cycle. To enable this feature, select the System Configuration menu, then User I/O menu.
While in that menu you can also set “Ext Start Dly” of up to 10.0 sec. to wait before receiving the External
Start input before setting an alarm.
Modified Alarm: A user output signal that indicates a user-set compensating condition occurred, (Only
energy at this time).
Note: An alarm condition of the lowest priority.
Overload Alarm: A user output signal that will indicate that a power supply overload condition occurred
during the last weld, test or seek cycle.
Select Preset #16 (pin 31 only):
Sonics Disable: When this User I/O input is active, ultrasonic energy is forced off. If active throughout a
weld cycle, a “dry” cycle will occur: should the weld mode be indeterminate (energy, power, etc) then the
time normally used for the “weld” will extend out to the maximum allowed.
Sync In Sync Out (syncro weld cycle): This is when multiple welders cycle against the same workpiece, and
their ultrasonic power is started simultaneously in Sync for a particular application issue. Sync In is used in
conjunction with Sync Out.

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(Another option would be to release all the horns from the workpiece simultaneously. You can use a longer
than required hold time on each unit, then apply Cycle Abort to all the welders to make all retract simulta-
neously.)
5.0 2000 Series Automation Logic Requirements
NOTE
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Logic conditions shown are defaulted to factory shipped condition, with no configuration
changes.This information applies to standard automation, such as a rotary index table appli-
cation.
Minimum system requirement for Automated Operation:
NOTE
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Underlined actions must be done in the order shown by system controls.
You must provide an Emergency Stop function through the start cable (DB9 connector on rear of actuator).
• Connect pins 8 (Yellow) and 9 (Purple) together, and then connect to a Normally Closed contact
of a switch or relay.
• Connect pins 3 (Red) and 4 (Green) together, and then connect to the other Normally Closed con-
tact of the same switch or relay.
These connections must be closed for normal operation, opened in an abnormal condition. Keep in mind this
closed condition is needed even if the automation system is in a powered off state, for actions such as main-
tenance or calibration to be performed on the ultrasonic welder.
Do not use this as a commonly used interlock, as a Reset input: apply +24VDC to J3 (User I/O HD44 con-
nector) pin 3 (Green/Black) will be required to clear any Emergency Stop condition.
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If you wish to be able to abort a weld cycle at any time and have the welder retract back
towards the home or rest position, use the Cycle Abort input: apply +24VDC to J3 (User I/O
HD44 connector) pin 2 (Red/Black).

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5.1 To Start a Weld Cycle
The only time it is acceptable to “start” or initiate a cycle is when a welder is in the “ready” state. If the
welder is Ready, it can be started.
Monitor Ready: J3 (User I/O HD44 connector) pin 21 @ 0v, (Blue/Black/White)
Initiate the cycle by applying +24VDC simultaneously (preferably sourced by the 2000 Series controls) or
a contact closure within a maximum allowable stagger time of 200 ms. The voltage, or contact closure, must
continue to be held closed (for now). You can get a signal flagging when to release later.
To Start Cycle: (DB9 connector on rear of actuator) Apply +24 (To start pins 1 (Black) and 2 (White) on the
actuator connector, (use pins 6 (Blue) and 7 (Orange) as +24VDC voltage source), or
Close contacts (To start pins 1 (Black) and 7 (Orange), and 2 (White) and 6 (Blue) on the actuator connec-
tor.You may wish, dependant on application, to monitor the following signals.
J3 (User I/O HD44 connector) output signals:
• General Alarm is off, 24VDC, pin 6 (Black /White)
This gets flagged from any other alarm, useful as a master alarm. Recommended.
• Reject Alarm is off, 24VDC, pin 5 (Blue/Black)
This gets flagged from a reject welding parameter alarm.
• Suspect Alarm is off, 24VDC, pin 20 (Orange/Black/White)
This gets flagged from a suspect welding parameter alarm.
• Warning Alarm is off, 24VDC,pin 36 (Orange/Red/Green) )
This gets flagged when a alarm is imminent, or that an authorized cycle modification occurred.
• Weld On is off, 24VDC, pin 35 (Green/White/Blue)
Ultrasonics are activated
• Actuator Clear goes off, 24VDC, pin 7 (Red/White)
Actuator is at height of upper limit switch, or height setting is set.
After the start circuit is activated the internal solenoid valve (S/V) will be activated allowing the horn to
travel toward the workpiece. After the point of contact, force will develop against the workpiece. When the
2000 Series controls sense the trigger force set point the welder advances to the weld on state. Ultrasonics
will start, and the start switches may now be released. We recommend monitoring the PB Release signal as
the event to flag the release of the start signal. Had either or both start switches been released at any time
before that point, the welder would abort the cycle, retract back towards the home or rest position, and dis-
play an error message.
5.2 Ready Changes State
Ready changes state: S/V goes on; Weld trigger occurs,
PB Release signal goes on, J3 User I/O HD44 connector 0v @ pin 34 (Red/White/Green).

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Then, on DB9 connector on rear of actuator, apply 0v to start pins 1 and 2 on the actuator connector before
welder returns to home position, or
Release contacts on pins 1 and 7, 2 and 6 on the actuator connector before the welder returns to home posi-
tion.
At User I/O HD44 connector:
Ready J3 pin 21 Blue/Black/ White @24VDC
SOL VALVE SRC pin 4 Orange/Black @ 24VDC
SOL VALVE RTN pin 16 Black/White/Red @ 0v
Weld ON goes on 0v @ pin 35 Green/White/Blue
5.3 Weld (ultrasonics) Finished, Hold Starts
User I/O HD44 connector:
Weld On goes off 24VDC @ pin 35 Green/White/Blue
5.4 Hold Finished, Horn Retract Starts
User I/O HD44 connector:
S/V goes off:
SOL VALVE SRC pin 4 @ 0v Orange/Black
SOL VALVE RTN pin 16 @ 0v Black/White/Red
Actuator clear pin 7 @ 0v Red/White
ACT RTN pin 7 @ 0v at setting
Horn is back to home position.
Start switches must be released by now
5.5 Check for Alarms
User I/O HD44 connector:
Return to Ready state.
Monitor that General Alarm is off 24VDC (pin 6 Black/White) recommended.
Wait for Ready (J3 pin 21 @ 0v Blue/Black/White.

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6.0 Process Flow and Wiring Tables
Each Process Flow diagram has a wiring table associated with setting up the connections to DB-9 on the
rear of the actuator, and HD-44 which is the User I/O connector on the rear of the power supply. One excep-
tion to this is “For Use with a Custom Actuator” Process Flow 10, which has no wiring table associated with
it.
NOTE
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Process Flow 6 additionally has Preset Switching Diagrams, PLC Wiring Table, and an Exter-
nal Preset Select Binary Table.

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6.1 Actuator with Standard Automation, Process Flow 1

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6.1.1 Wiring Table, Actuator with Standard Automation, Process Flow 1
#1 Process Flowchart 1
Base/Start connector on
actuator rear DB-9
Step Signal Name Pin Colors Direction- Signal Type Definition
1PB2 RETURN 1Black Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
2PB1 RETURN 2White Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
3E-STOP RETURN 3Red Input 24V True E-STOP input
4E-STOP RETURN 4Green Input 24V True E-STOP input
J3 User I/O connector on
power supply rear HD-44
Signal Name Pin # Colors Direction Signal Type Definition
5EXT_RESET 3Grn/Blk Input 24V True System Reset
6G_ALARM 6Blk/Wht Output 0V True General Alarm
724V RETURN 12 Orn/Red 24V Return 24V Return
824V SOURCE 13 Blu/Red Output +24V Source +24V Source
9READY 21 Blu/Blk/Wht Output 0V True Ready Output
10 24V RETURN 27 Blu/Wht/Orn 24V Return 24V Return
11 24V SOURCE 28 Blk/Wht/Orn +24V +24V Source
12 PB RELEASE 34 Red/Wht/Grn Output 0V True PB Release
13 24V RETURN 41 Grn/Orn/Red 24V Return 24V Return
14 24V SOURCE 42 Orn/Red/Blu +24V +24V Source
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6.2 Actuator, External Preset Select, Process Flow 2

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6.2.1 Wiring Table, Actuator, External Preset Select Process Flow 2
#2 Process Flowchart 2
Base/Start connector on
actuator rear DB-9
Step Signal Name Pin Colors Direction- Signal Type Definition
1PB2 RETURN 1Black Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
2PB1 RETURN 2White Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
3E-STOP RETURN 3Red Input 24V True E-STOP input
4E-STOP RETURN 4Green Input 24V True E-STOP input
J3 User I/O connector on
power supply rear HD-44
Signal Name Pin # Colors Direction Signal Type Definition
5EXT_RESE
Blk/Wht/Orn +24V +24V Source
15 User definable input 31 Wht/Red/Blu Input 24V True Set:SELECT PRESET#16
16 User definable input 32 Blk/Grn/Wht Input 24V True Set:SELECT PRESET#1
17 User definable input 33 Wht/Blk/Grn Input 24V True Set:SELECT PRESET#2
18 PB RELEASE 34 Red/Wht/Grn Output 0V True PB Release
19 24V RETURN 41 Grn/Orn/Red 24V Return 24V Return
20 24V SOURCE 42 Orn/Red/Blu +24V +24V Source
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6.3.1 Wiring Table, Actuator, Delayed Sonics, Process Flow 3
#3 Process Flowchart 3
Base/Start connector on
actuator rear DB-9
Step Signal Name Pin Colors Direction- Signal Type Definition
1PB2 RETURN 1Black Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
2PB1 RETURN 2White Input 24V True PB (actuator start) input
3E-STOP RETURN 3Red Input 24V True E-STOP input
4E-STOP RETURN 4Green Input 24V True E-STOP input
J3 User I/O connector on
power supply rear HD-44
Signal Name Pin # Colors Direction Signal Type Definition
5User definable input 1Wht/Blk Input 24V True Set:EXT SONICS DELAY
5EXT_RESET 3Grn/Blk Input 24V True System Reset
6G_ALARM 6Blk/Wht Output 0V True General Alarm
724V RETURN 12 Orn/Red 24V Return 24V Return
824V SOURCE 13 Blu/Red Output +24V Source +24V Source
9READY 21 Blu/Blk/Wht Output 0V True Ready Output
10 24V RETURN 27 Blu/Wht/Orn 24V Return 24V Return
11 24V SOURCE 28 Blk/Wht/Orn +24V +24V Source
12 PB RELEASE 34 Red/Wht/Grn Output 0V True PB Release
13 24V RETURN 41 Grn/Orn/Red 24V Return 24V Return
14 24V SOURCE 42 Orn/Red/Blu +24V +24V Source
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