Microscan MS-5000 User manual
MS-5000 Multidrop
Concentrator
User's Manual
P/N 83-005000 REV J
ii MS-5000 Multidrop Concentrator User’s Manual
Copyright © 2006
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Table of Contents
List of Illustrations ................................................................................... v
List of Tables...........................................................................................vi
About the MS-5000 Concentrator ..........................................................vii
About this Manual ..................................................................................vii
Keystroke Entries...................................................................................vii
Warning and Caution Summary............................................................ viii
Approvals .............................................................................................. viii
Safety Labels ........................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1 Setup and Installation
Step 1 - Plan Scanning System 1-2
Step 2 - Attach Cabling ....................................................................... 1-5
Step 3 - Configure Concentrator 1-10
Step 4 - Position Scanning Devices................................................... 1-11
Step 5 - Install Concentrator ............................................................. 1-12
Chapter 2 Multidrop Communications
Standard Single Concentrator Network ............................................... 2-2
Multidrop Addresses .................................................................... 2-2
Data to the Host ........................................................................... 2-2
Select Commands from the Host ................................................. 2-4
Polling Cycle Timing .................................................................... 2-7
Multiple Concentrator Network............................................................. 2-8
Multiple Poll Sequence ................................................................ 2-9
Multiple Select Sequence .......................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 Menu Configuration
Using the Menu Configuration Program............................................... 3-2
Communications Menu ........................................................................ 3-5
Host Protocol Menu ............................................................................. 3-9
Polled Device Status Menu................................................................ 3-15
Time Keeping Menu........................................................................... 3-15
Exiting and Saving Menu Changes.................................................... 3-17
Chapter 4 Serial Commands
Summary of Serial Commands ............................................................ 4-2
Configuration Commands .................................................................... 4-3
Host Port .............................................................................................. 4-4
LAN Port .............................................................................................. 4-5
Auxiliary Port........................................................................................ 4-6
Host Protocol Commands .................................................................... 4-6
Time Keeping Commands ................................................................. 4-11
Operational Commands ..................................................................... 4-12
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Chapter 5 Profile Card Configuration
Summary of Profile Card Modes .......................................................... 5-2
Operating Instructions .......................................................................... 5-3
Mode and Data Switch Settings ........................................................... 5-4
Binary Calculations............................................................................... 5-9
Appendices
Appendix A — MS-5000 Specifications .............................................. A-2
Appendix B — Quick Reference Tables ............................................. A-3
Appendix C — Defaulting the MS-5000 .............................................. A-6
Appendix D — Ground and Shield Considerations ............................ A-7
Appendix E — Terminal Resistor ....................................................... A-9
Appendix F — Interface Standards ................................................... A-10
Appendix G —Glossary of Terms ..................................................... A-11
List of Illustrations
Figure 1-1 System Diagram; MS-7100 LAN ..................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-2 System Diagram; MS-610 LAN ....................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3 Multidrop Layout Diagram ............................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-4 Rear Panel of MS-5000 Multidrop Concentrator ............................. 1-5
Figure 1-5 Power Connector ............................................................................ 1-6
Figure 1-6 LAN Connector ................................................................................ 1-7
Figure 1-7 Multidrop LAN Wiring ....................................................................... 1-7
Figure 1-8 DTE and DCE Host Connections ................................................... 1-8
Figure 1-9 Host Connector (on concentrator .................................................... 1-8
Figure 1-10 Monitor Connector (on concentrator) ............................................. 1-9
Figure 1-11 MS-5000 Bottom Mounting Diagram (not full size) ...................... 1-12
Figure 1-12 MS-5000 (without housing) Mounting Diagram (not full size) ...... 1-13
Figure 2-1 Typical Multidrop Network ............................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-2 Polling Sequence ............................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2-3 Select Sequence ............................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-4 Polling Cycle Durations for 25 Active Decoders ............................. 2-7
Figure 2-5 Multiple Concentrator Network ........................................................ 2-8
Figure 2-6 Concentrator to Decoder Polling Sequence .................................... 2-9
Figure 2-7 Concentrator to Concentrator Polling Sequence ............................. 2-9
Figure 2-8 Concentrator to Concentrator Select Sequence ............................ 2-10
Figure 2-9 Concentrator to Decoder Select Sequence ................................... 2-10
Figure 2-10 Concentrator to Lower Level Concentrator Select Sequence ..... 2-11
Figure 2-11 Special Multidrop Network ........................................................... 2-11
Figure 3-1 Main Menu ...................................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 Communications Menu Structure .................................................... 3-5
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Figure 3-3 Host Protocol Menu Structure ......................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-4 Time Keeping Menu Structure ....................................................... 3-15
Figure 5-1 Profile Card Connection .................................................................. 5-3
Figure A-1 MS-5000 Dimensions ......................................................................A-2
Figure A-2 Profile Card Default Setting .............................................................A-6
Figure A-3 Host Connector Default Pins (on back of concentrator) ..................A-6
Figure A-4 Network Grounding Diagram ...........................................................A-8
Figure A-5 DIP Switch (in last MS-2000/MS-3000) ...........................................A-9
List of Tables
Table 1-1 Cable Distances .............................................................................. 1-5
Table 1-2 Power Connector Pin Assignments ................................................. 1-6
Table 1-3 LAN Connector Pin Assignments .................................................... 1-7
Table 1-4 Host Connector Pin Assignments .................................................... 1-9
Table 1-5 Auxiliary Monitor Pin Assignments ..................................................1-9
Table 1-6 Protocol Commands ...................................................................... 3-12
Table 4-1 Summary of Serial Configuration Commands ................................. 4-2
Table 4-2 Summary of MS-5000 Operational Commands .............................. 4-2
Table 4-3 Protocol Commands ........................................................................ 4-7
Table 5-1 Profile Card Mode Descriptions for the MS-5000 ............................ 5-2
Table 5-2 Calculating Binary Conversion ...................................................... 5-10
Table A-1 ASCII Table with Control Characters ..............................................A-3
Table A-2 Serial Configuration Commands for the MS-5000 ...........................A-4
Table A-3 Operational Commands for the MS-5000 ........................................A-4
Table A-4 Multidrop Address Characters .........................................................A-5
About the MS-5000 Concentrator
The MS-5000 multidrop concentrator networks up to 50 devices (decoders,
scanners, etc.) and sends the data (throughput speeds up to 38.4 K bits per
second) to serial output to the host. The MS-5000 collects data from individual
decoders, stores that data in battery-protected memory on a FIFO (“first in, first
out”) basis, and sends it to the host upon request. The MS-5000 also enables
the host to transmit commands to individual decoders and other devices in a
multidrop-configured network.
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About this Manual
This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and
configuring the MS-5000 concentrator.
Chapter 1 provides overall step-by-step instructions for setting up and install-
ing the MS-5000 concentrator with specific “go to” references to other chap-
ters and appendices.
Chapter 2 describes various poll and select sequences with multidrop com-
munications.
Chapter 3 provides instructions for configuring the MS-5000 concentrator by
menu.
Chapter 4 provides instructions for configuring the MS-5000 concentrator by
serial command.
Chapter 5 provides instructions for configuring the MS-5000 concentrator by
use of a Microscan profile card.
For specifications, see appendix A. The appendices also include reference
tables, as well as other useful information relating to bar coding and the
MS-5000 concentrator.
Keystroke Entries
Keystrokes to be entered from your terminal are highlighted in bold, as in
<D>, including a < left angle bracket symbol and followed by a > right angle
bracket symbol.
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Warning and Caution Summary
Caution: There are no user serviceable parts in the MS-5000 concentra-
tor. Opening the concentrator voids the Microscan Systems warranty.
Caution:This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy, and may cause interference to radio and TV communi-
cations. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
computing devices pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area could cause interference, in which case the user, at his or
her own expense, must take whatever measures may be required to cor-
rect the interference.
For connection to a Listed direct plug-in power unit marked Class 2 and
rated at 5 VDC @ 300 mA and ±12 VDC @ 40 mA.
Approvals
CE Compliant
Safety Labels
This certification label is located on the bottom of the MS-5000.
THIS EQUIPMENTHAS BEEN TESTED WITH CLASS A COMPUTING
DEVIC ES, AND HAS BE EN FOUND TO COMPLY WITH PART 15 OF FCC
RULE S. SEE INSTR UCTION MANUAL. OPERATION IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
MAYCAUSE UNACCEPTABLE INTERFERENCE TO RADIO AND TV
RECE PTION REQUIRIN G THE OPE RATOR TO TAKE WHATEVE R STEPS A RE
NECESSARYTO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE.
FIS NO. MA NUFA C TURE D
SERIA L NUMBER
11-100018-02
1201 S .W. 7 th St. Renton, WA 980 55
MA DE IN U.S.A .
+1 2V , 40 m A
- 1 2 V , 4 0m A
+ 5V , 300mA
POWER:U.S. PATENT NO.: 4,855,581
LISTED
UL 1950
4K68
R
CAUTION: The 6-32 mount ing scr ews
should not ext end more than 0. 12 in.
(3mm) into the mountingholes.
THIS E Q U IPM EN T H A S BE E N TE S TED WIT H C L A S S A CO M PU TING
DEVICES,AND HAS BEENFO UNDTO COMPLY WITHPART 15OF FCC
RULES.SEE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL.OPERATION INA RESIDENTIALAREA
MAYCAUSE UNACCEPTABLE INTERFERENCETO RADIOAND TV
RECE P TION RE QU IR ING T H E OP ER A TO R TO T AK E WHAT E VE R S TEP S AR E
NECESSARYTOCORRECTTHE INTERFERENCE.
FISN O. MANUFACTURED
SERIAL NUMBER
11-10 00 1 8- 02
120 1 S .W . 7 th St. Rento n, W A 980 5 5
MADEIN U.S.A.
+12V , 40 m A
- 12 V , 4 0 mA
+ 5V , 3 00 m A
POWER:U.S.PATENTNO.:4,855,581
LIST ED
UL1950
4K68
R
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1–Setup and Inst.
1
Setup and
Installation
Chapter Contents
Step 1 - Plan Scanning System 1-2
Step 2 - Attach Cabling ....................................................................... 1-5
Step 3 - Configure Concentrator 1-10
Step 4 - Position Scanning Devices .................................................. 1-11
Step 5 - Install Concentrator ............................................................. 1-12
This chapter outlines the recommended steps for setting up your system
and specific instructions for installing and attaching cabling to the MS-5000
multidrop concentrator. You need not follow the precise order of these steps
if you are already familiar with Multidrop or have your system in place.
Setup and
Installation
Chapter 1 Setup and Installation
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1Plan Scanning System
Careful evaluation of the specific application—including the number, type,
and location of scanners (or scan heads and decoders) and object detec-
tors, as required—is a prerequisite to successful bar code scanning.
Before installing the concentrator you should sketch out a diagram of your
scanning system, showing equipment, connectors, and cable types and
cable lengths.
You should also evaluate the following:
Scanning System. Examine each function of your operation and determine
which transaction points need to be automated.
Scanning Devices. The MS-5000 multidrop concentrator can be used with
scanners or the combination of scan heads and decoders. (Call your
Microscan representative for product specifications.)
You may also incorporate bar code label printers, label applicators, divert-
ers, alarms, and other devices into the system.
Bar Code Symbology. Review your system when choosing a bar code
symbol. Consider the information itself (numeric or alphanumeric), message
length, how and where labels are applied, host software limitations, con-
veyor and scan speed, beam width, and scanning device range.
Scanning Variables. See your scanning device user’s manual for informa-
tion on ranges, label speed, etc.
Environment. Check all product specifications (temperature, humidity,
noise, ambient light, etc.) before installation to be sure your system environ-
ment is compatible.
Plan Scanning System
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Figure 1-1 shows a
possible scanning
system setup for
the MS-4000.
Figure 1-2 shows a
possible scanning
system setup for
the MS-610.
Note: The MS-
5000 concentrator
uses an AC power
pack to supply DC
voltages.
Figure 1-1 System Diagram; MS-7100 LAN
J = T-junction box
Multidrop
Trunk Cable
RS-232/422
MS-5000
Multidro p
Concentrator
Bar-coded
item flow
J
J
J
Drop Cable
Object
Detector
Power
supply
MS-7000
Scanner
Object
RS-485
Detector
Power
supply
Power
supply
MS-7000
Scanner
Object
Detector
Power
supply
MS-7000
Scanner
HOST
Optional
Monitor
(menu access only)
Figure 1-2 System Diagram; MS-610 LAN
J = T-junction box Adp = Adapter Junction Box
Multidrop
Trunk Cable
MS-5000
Multidrop
Concentrator
Bar-coded
item flow
Object
Detector
Object
Detector
MS-610
Scanner
MS-610
Scanner
Object
Detector
MS-610
Scanner
J
J
J
Adp
RS-485
Power
supply
Adp
Adp
Drop Cable
RS-232/422
HOST
Optional
Monitor
(menu access only)
-
Power
supply
Power
supply
Power
supply
ADP
ADP
ADP
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Basic Rules for Multidrop Layout
a. Overall length of main trunk cable (from concentrator to last physical
device) in a multidrop network is 4000 feet.
b. There can only be one continuous main trunk line. Drops to individual
scanners are limited to 10 feet. See “Attach Cabling” on page 1-5 for
more information on cabling.
c. Modular RJ-11, 6-pin cable to first device (or junction) is crossed (see
figure 1-3).
d. All other modular RJ-11, 6-pin LAN cables to networked devices are
pin-to-pin.
e. Last device in network uses a 68 ohm terminal resistor (see
Appendix E, “Terminal Resistor,” on page A-9).
f. A new device can be added anywhere in system at anytime if new
address is assigned.1
g. Addresses do not have to match the physical order in which scanners
are connected.
Figure 1-3 Multidrop Layout Diagram
1. The MS-5000 is “slow polling.” See “Polling Cycle Timing” on page 2-7.
Concentrator
68¾ resistor in last
junction or device
between the receive
lines of the last scanner
Subsequent
modular RJ-11
6-pin cables are
pin-to-pin
“Y” or “T”
junction
Modular RJ-11
6-pin cable to 1st
device is crossed
Scanner
or
Decoder
Scanner
or
Decoder
Scanner
or
Decoder
Attach Cabling
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2Attach Cabling
The MS-5000 multidrop concentrator has the following four connectors on
the rear panel (figure 1-4):
Figure 1-4 Rear Panel of MS-5000 Multidrop Concentrator
Note: Use shielding around all cables where extraneous noise could lead to
errors in transmissions. See Appendix D, “Ground and Shield Considerations,”
on page A-7.
• Power (5-pin DIN) • LAN (modular 6-pin RJ-11)
• Host (25-pin D-subminiature) • Monitor (9-pin D-subminiature)
HOST MONITOR
LANPOWER
Under ideal conditions, maximum
cable lengths can meet the distances
shown in table 1-1. However, since
cable lengths and sizes are dictated
by local conditions such as wire size,
shielding, grounding, extraneous
signal noise, etc., maximum cable
distances will vary.
Table 1-1 Cable Distances
Cabling Maximum
Distance
RS-232 Concentrator to Host 50’ (15.2 m)
RS-422 Concentrator to Host 4000’ (1219 m)
RS-485 Multidrop Trunk 4000’ (1219 m)
RS-485 Multidrop Drop 10’ (3 m)
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Power Connector
The power connector uses a 5-pin DIN receptacle with the following pin
assignments:
If you are supplying the required DC voltages, a mating power connector
is required.
Caution: Switching power supplies for Microscan equipment with a
switching noise of 75 mV or greater with +5 VDC, or of 30 mV or greater
with ±12 VDC is not recommended due to excessive ripple characteris-
tics.Power Connector Pin Assignments.
Table 1-2
Pin Connection
1DC Ground
2Chassis Ground
3+5 VDC .35A
4-12 VDC .30A
5+12 VDC .30A
2
1
45
3
Figure 1-5 Power Connector
Attach Cabling
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LAN Connector
The LAN 6-pin, RJ-11
modular connector is
used for RS-485 mul-
tidrop communications.
See pin assignments in
table 1-2.
Modular, 4-wire cables
(preferably shielded)
with 6-pin connectors
are typical, but any
round or flat data cable
(minimum wire size: 24
AWG and minimum of four wires) can be used.
An additional ground wire (figure 1-7) may be needed if the device chassis can-
not be reliably earth-grounded.
See Appendix D, “Ground and Shield Considerations,” on page A-7.
See “Plan Scanning System” on page 1-2 for basic wiring patterns used in a
multidrop system.
Note: The last Microscan device in the multidrop network must be terminated
correctly (see Appendix E, “Terminal Resistor,” on page A-9).
In the first multidrop trunk cable
between the concentrator and
the first logical device,1transmit
and reception lines are crossed
(see figure 1-7). In subsequent
trunk cable connections they are
NOT crossed but as shown in
figure 1-7.
An optional ground wire is
shown in both cables. The
shield shown in figure 1-7, if
used, is connected to earth
ground at the concentrator.
(See also Appendix D, “Ground and Shield Considerations,” on page A-7.)
1. This applies to standard single concentrator networks and multiple concentrator networks.
Table 1-2 LAN Connector
Pin Assignments
Pin Signal
1Ground
2 Receive Data (–)
3 Receive Data (+)
4 Transmit Data (–)
5 Transmit Data (+) Figure 1-6 LAN
Connector
1
6
Figure 1-7 Multidrop LAN Wiring
1
2
3
4
5
6
Gnd
RXD-
RXD+
TXD-
TXD+
X
TXD-
TXD+
RXD-
RXD+
5000 LAN (J7)
Connector
1st Cable
Connections
2nd and Subsequent
Cable Connections
TXD-
TXD+
RXD-
RXD+
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Host Connector
The host connector
allows the concentrator
to be connected to a
host or other communi-
cations device such as a
PLC (programmable
logic controller), a moni-
tor, a PC, a relay, a
diverter, an alarm, etc.
via a 25-pin D-subminia-
ture socket. The host is
connected as a DTE
(data terminal equip-
ment) device with 25-pin
D-subminiature connec-
tors. Table 1-3 on page
1-9 shows pin assign-
ments.
Figure 1-9 Host Connector (on concentrator
Figure 1-8 DTE and DCE Host Connections
2
3
7
Receive
Transmit
Signal Grnd
Host
Decoder
Host
Decoder
DB-25 DTE to DE-9 DCE Connection
DB-25 DTE to DB-25 DTE Connection
Transmit
Receive
2
3
7Signal Grnd
2
3
5
Receive
Transmit
Signal Grnd
Transmit
Receive
2
3
7Signal Grnd
Pin 1Pin 13
Pin 14
Pin 25
Attach Cabling
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Table 1-3 Host Connector Pin Assignments1
Caution: Do not use a host cable with more wires connected than are
required for the application. The host connector of the concentrator has many
outputs that could cause damage or interfere with normal operation if con-
nected and improperly used.
Note: There must be ±12V present before the concentrator will transmit data
to the host. However, the concentrator will receive commands without the
presence of either voltage.
Monitor Connector
The monitor connector links the concentrator to an auxiliary monitor via a
9-pin D-subminiature socket and cable. Table 1-4 shows auxiliary terminal pin
assignments. Communication at this connector is RS-232 only.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1Chassis Ground 14 Transmit Data A–
2Transmit Data 15 Reserved
3Receive Data 16 Receive Data A–
4Request To Send 17 Reserved
5Clear To Send 18 Reserved
6Profile Card 19 Transmit Data B+
7Signal Ground 20 Data Terminal Ready +12 VDC
8Profile Card 21 Profile Card Input
9+5 VDC 22 Signal Ground
10 Reserved 23 –12 VDC
11 Default Configuration 24 +12 VDC
12 Profile Card 25 Profile Card
13 Receive Data B+
1. The default communications mode does not support pin 4 (RTS). If RTS is not required by
the host, pin 4 should not be wired, as the results will be unpredictable.
Table 1-4 Auxiliary Monitor
Pin Assignments
Pin Signal
2Receive Data (in)
3Transmit Data (out)
5Signal Ground
Figure 1-10 Monitor Connector
(on concentrator)
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3Configure Concentrator
Typical multidrop configuration is a two-step process: decoders, scanners,
and other devices) are configured first, then the MS-5000 concentrator. The
MS-5000 concentrator will communicate with lower level devices such as
decoders, scanners, etc. only if those devices have been configured in Mul-
tidrop. Consult your scanner or decoder user's manual for its configuration
instructions.
In general, configuration settings between two devices will be made in the
lower level device. For example, communications between a decoder and
concentrator are made in the decoder, but communications between a con-
centrator and host are made in the concentrator.
Communications, host protocol, and device status settings are stored in
non-volatile memory and are configured from a host or auxiliary terminal
either by menu selection (Chapter 3,), serial command (Chapter 4, “Serial
Commands”), or profile card command (Chapter 5, “Profile Card Configura-
tion”).
Chapter 3, “Menu Configuration,” explains the configuration settings.
To establish communication, the host’s or auxiliary terminal’s communica-
tion settings must match your concentrator’s settings (see Chapter , “Menu
Configuration”). Also check that the code type enabled in the scanner or
decoder matches the label in use.
Communicating with an ASCII Terminal
The MS-5000 concentrator communicates in full duplex, terminal mode with
no handshake. It also recognizes carriage returns and line feeds.
The host or ASCII terminal must match default settings of 9600 Baud Rate,
Seven Data Bits, Even Parity, and One Stop Bit before any communication
can occur.
To use a PC or Macintosh computer as an ASCII terminal, a communications
program (Procomm, Crosstalk, Kermit, etc.) set to the above defaults is
required. See “Host Connector” on page 1-8 for connections and your computer
manual for communication’s port pinouts.
Position Scanning Devices
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4Position Scanning Devices
Position the scanning devices and decoders (if used) relative to the labels
you will be scanning in your application.
Consult your scanning devices user’s manual for important setup proce-
dures.
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5Install Concentrator
Mount the concentrator temporarily using the four rubber pads, or perma-
nently, as follows:
a. Position the concentrator in a dry place.
b. Before mounting, ensure that there is sufficient clearance at the rear of
the concentrator for the connectors and cables.
c. Use the measurements provided in figure 1-11 to locate centers of
mounting holes and drill four 5/32 inch (4 mm) holes.
d. Secure concentrator with four 6-32 screws.
Caution: The mounting screws should not penetrate into the concentrator
case more than 0.12 in. (3 mm) or damage to the unit could result.
Figure 1-11 MS-5000 Bottom Mounting Diagram (not full size)
0.5"(12.7)
6/32 threads
(6.35mm)
4 places
Rear
Front
1.85"
(46.99)
5.6" (142.24)
2.5"
(63.5)
6.2"
(157.48)
measurements in inches (and millimeters)
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