NEC ShieldPRO FC-N21S User manual

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NEC Factory Computer
FC-Note Series
ShieldPRO
FC-N21S
Even stronger and easier-to-use. An advanced, robust notebook.
■ A shield design which performs even in harsh environments
Wide operating temperature range from -20ºC to 45ºC (choose from selection menu)
IP54-compliant splash and dust resistance
Improved impact and vibration resistance
■ Ease of use for fieldwork
Convertible specifications
Fitted with a 12.1” TFT colour LCD (with touchscreen on all models)
2.5Kg lightweight body
Equipped with an array of security functions
http://www.nec.co.jp/fc/

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Even stronger in the field.
The advanced, robust FC-N21S notebook.
NEC’s robust notebook is capable of operating even in harsh fields. The new FC-N21S has
achieved a durability that surpasses previous models. It has convertible specifications which
enable you to change between a notebook and a tablet to suit your use. With a lightweight body
and an array of security functions it really is easy to use. Whether field maintenance or
construction and building sites, it operates as an information terminal in a variety of fields.
□Main applications
Outdoor operations
terminal
Electricity, gas, waterworks, communications, railroads,
construction, etc
Inspection/maintenance
terminal
In-house facilities, all types of maintenance equipment, etc
In-vehicle terminal Police, firefighting, transport, heavy machinery, etc

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A robust design that operates in harsh locations
■A wide operating temperature range from -20ºC to 45ºC
The wide temperature range HDD equipped model can operate from -20ºC to 45ºC.
With the standard HDD the range is 5ºC to 45ºC.
■A highly reliable fan-less design
■An impact-resistant design that has withstood a drop-test from 90cm.
A magnesium diecast alloy is used in the case and the device is fitted with a hard disk drive
that is protected even further against impact. Strength has been achieved that has withstood a
drop test onto plywood and concrete from a height of 90cm.
* This is not a guarantee that this product will not break or malfunction.
■A vibration resistant design capable of in-vehicle use
■An IP54-compliant splash and dust resistant design
Confidentiality about all of the equipment has been improved. The design prevents the
infiltration of water and dust from anywhere. This device is capable of being used outside in
the rain or being handled with wet or dirty hands.

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Durability, resistance, reliability - all validated by testing
* Refer to the installation environment requirements for information on the evaluation
parameters for each test.
■ Impact test
While turned on, the device is subjected
to half sine wave impacts at a peak value
of 147 m/s2 (15G) and a cycle of 11 ms.
While turned off, the device is subjected to
half sine wave impacts with a peak value
of 490 m/s2 (50G) and a cycle of 11 ms.
■ Dust resistance test (IP54 compliant)
While turned on, the device is left for 8 hours
inside a machine decompressed to 2KPa
in which talcum powder was circulating
■ Splash resistance test (IP54 compliant) While turned off, water is sprayed onto the
device from all directions for 5 minutes at a rate of 10ℓmin.

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■Drop test
●Onto plywood
While turned off, the device is dropped once from a height of 90 cm onto plywood on each
face, side and corner for a total of 26 drops.
●Onto concrete
While turned off, the device is dropped once from a height of 90 cm onto concrete on each
face for a total of 6 drops.
■Vibration test
●Sine wave vibration (vibration time 56 minutes)
While turned on, the device is subjected to vibration at the following frequencies: 10 – 55
Hz: 0.075 mm (0-P), 55 Hz – 500 Hz: 9.8 m/s2 (0-P).
While turned off, the device is subjected to vibration at the following frequencies: 10 – 55
Hz: 0.15 mm (0-P), 55 Hz – 500 Hz: 19.6 m/s2 (0-P).
●Random wave vibration (vibration time 60 minutes)
While turned off, the device is subjected to vibration at the following frequencies: 20 Hz
–1000 Hz: 0.04 G2.Hz, 1000 Hz –2000 Hz: -6dB/Octave.

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Realising excellent ease of use in the field
■ Fitted with LED backlit LCD
Through the use of an LED backlit LCD (12.1”) you start with a bright screen image when
booting up in a low temperature environment.
■ Touchscreen as standard
A touchscreen is standard in all models. You can use not only a pen but also your finger to
navigate. A real contribution to user-friendliness in the field.
■ 3 USB ports as standard
3 USB 2.0 ports are fitted as standard. Of these, one port uses an improved hot-swap-resistant
USB connector which has supported 10,000 hot-swaps.
A lightweight design that improves functionality in the field
■ Convertible specification
The specifications can change from a
notebook-type/tablet-type (vertical) to a tablet type
(horizontal) to match your intended use.
■ A 2.5kg lightweight body
A light, durable magnesium diecast alloy is used in
the case and the high-density design of the
sub-composites has enabled the substrate to be
streamlined. Even with the addition of a 12.1”
display we have achieved a lightweight 2.5kg body.

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Equipped with an array of security features to prevent information leaks
■Security chip (TPM)
The device contains a security chip called TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which complies
with security specifications as defined at the TCG (Trusted Computing Group). By using the
TPM for storage and management of information such as encryption keys that was previously
stored on the HDD, we achieve solid security against the remote threat of theft of the HDD.
※Only available with Windows®XP (English version/Swedish Version). It is necessary to
install the attached software.
■Anti-theft lock
Thefts are prevented by using a marketplace security cable.
A large capacity battery that gives 8 hours of life
■ Large capacity battery
The device uses a large capacity battery that gives approximately 3 – 8 hours of life (with the
standard battery). This reduces the need to change the battery during field work.
※3 hour …Max Brightness,
Connectingperipheralequipment (USBx3,CD-ROMDrive)
■ Power-saving design
The device uses a low-energy-consumption CPU and LCD. It is due to this power-saving design
that its long operating time is achieved.
■ Fingerprint recognition
(Choose on the selection menu)
Fingerprint recognition equipped models
are fitted with a fingerprint sensor (line
model) which enables personal
recognition. Windows®XP (English
version/Swedish Version) pre-installed
models may use the following functions:
●Windows Log-on
●Screensaver unlocking
●Alternative application passwords

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Selection menu When you purchase the FC-N21S, please choose from the following to fit
your application.
●Windows® XP Pre-install model
Series name Selection menu
Body (base) Keyboard OS Memory
Capacity
Languag
e
Disk / Battery
Fingerprint recognition
FC-N21S
CPU
Intel® CoreTMSolo
Processor Ultra
Low Voltage
U1400 (1.20GHz)
Memory x 2 slots
PC Card x 1 slot
SD Card x 1 slot
B
Standard
keyboard
C
Swedish
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Standard HDD
(SerialATA specification: 60GB)
Standard battery
Fingerprint recognition: No
Y
Windows
®XP
Professio
nal
(Service
Pack2)
D
English
2
Standard HDD
(SerialATA specification: 60GB)
Standard battery
Fingerprint recognition: Yes
0
1GB
(1GB×1)
3
Wide temperature range HDD
(UltraATA specification: 40GB)
Wide temperature range battery
Fingerprint recognition: No
4
Wide temperature range HDD
(UltraATA specification: 40GB)
Wide temperature range battery
Fingerprint recognition: Yes

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■ Main specifications
FC-N21S※1
CPU ※2 Intel® CoreTMSolo Processor Ultra Low Voltage
U1400 （extended Intel SpeedStep® technology ※3
fitted）【1.20GHz】
Cache memory Primary Instruction-use 32KB / Data-use 32KB (Internal CPU)
Secondary 2.048KB (Internal CPU)
System bus 533MHz (Memory bus: 400MHz)
Chip set Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chip set ICH7-M
Security chip ※4 TPM v1.2 compliant
Memory Max: 2GB ※6 SO-DIMM slot x 2 DDR2-SDRAM
(PC2-3200 <DDR2-400>)
Display
functions
Display device 12.1”TFT colour LCD (XGA) with touchscreen ※8
LCD dead
pixels
Below 0.0005%
Graphics accelerator Internal Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chip set
(Dual display function) ※10, smoothing function,
screen rotation function supported)
Video RAM Max 128MB (using main memory)
Resolution/display colours LCD: Max 1024x768 pixels (16.77 million colours ※11)
External monitor: Max 1600x1200 pixels ※12 (16.77
million colours ※11)
Auxiliary
storage
device ※13
Fixed disk drive ※14 [selection] 60GB (Serial ATA specification) or 40GB
（Wide temperature range: Ultra ATA specification）
Silicon disk drive ※14 [selection] 8GB (UltraATA specification)
Input device Keyboard ※15 English keyboard Key pitch: 17.55mm, Key stroke:
2.4mm (Back-light keyboard: 2.0mm）
Pointing device Touchpad
Tablet button Capable of assigning random functions (max. 10) ※16
Interface
※13
USB ※17 3 (1 port with improved hot swap resistance), USB2.0
compatible
Serial Max. 115,200bps D-sub 9 pin x 1 (male)

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Display External monitor connector (Analogue RGB) Mini
D-sub 15 pin (female)
Network Internal LAN RJ45 (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) LAN
connector x 1
Wireless LAN [selection] IEEE802.11a/b/g compliant ※18
WEP compatible [encryption key length 64/128 bit
(user-setting key length 40/104 bit)], WPA-PSK
（TKIP/AES）compatible, WPA2-PSK (AES)
compatible
Internal modem ※19 RJ11 modular connector x 1
Modem: Data transfer speed max. 56Kbps ※20
（V.90/V.92 compatible), FAX: Data transfer speed
max. 14.4Kbps（V.17 compatible）
Audio-related PCM record and playback functions, internal
mono-speaker
Microphone input (stereo, mini-jack), dual
headphone/line output (stereo, mini-jack)
PC Card slot ※13 ※21 Type I / II x 1 slot (Type III use not supported), PC
Card Standard compliant, CardBus compatible
SD Card slot ※13 ※21 1 slot
Security functions Hard disk data erasing function in the BIOS.
Fingerprint
sensor ※8
[selection] Internal (line model), fingerprint
recognition capable when logging on to OS, exiting
screensaver, etc
Power management Automatic or discretionary setting possible (CPU
control ※２, hard disk control, monitor power-saving
function, suspend (standby) function, hibernation
function)
Power Equipment Boot-up voltage: 16V±5%

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Battery ※23
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[selection]
Standard type: Battery life: approx. 3 – 8 hours,
charging time: approx. 3 hours, weight: 0.3Kg
※ 3 hour …Max Brightness, Connecting
peripheral equipment (USB x 3 , CD-ROM Drive)
8hour …min brightness, non-operation
Wide temperature range type: Battery life: approx. 2-5
hours, charging time: approx. 3 hours, weight: 0.3Kg
AC adapter AC100 to 240V±10%、50/60Hz ［a separate power cord
is required for use outside of Japan］
Standards RoHS directive compatible, conforms to VCCI class B,
design based on EMC directive (EN55022,
EN61000-6-2) and low voltage directive (EN60950-1)
standards*, power design based on UL60950-1
standard【*standards necessary for a CE marking】
Power consumption Approx. 15W（Maximum approx. 50W）
Energy consumption efficiency (achieving
energy-saving)
Target FY FY2007 ※25:l section 0.0020（A）
Dimensions 284 (W) x 255 (D) x 48 (H) mm (excluding protruding
section and bumper section)
Mass Approx. 2.5kg (Including standard battery)
OS Install ［Selection］Windows®XP Professional（Service Pack
2）English or Swedish
*1: Refer to the selection menu table for model names and numbers. *2: This device contains functionality to
dynamically control the CPU based on usage and load conditions. *3: Intel SpeedStep® technology may not be available
for use with operating systems other than the preinstalled operating system. *4: Only supported by the preinstalled
Windows® XP Professional. *5: Use the selection menu to select from 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB for installed memory
configurations. FC-UG-M011 (256MB, PC2-4200), FC-UGM012 (512MB, PC2-4200), FC-UG-M013 (1GB, PC2-4200)
expansion memory modules may be used. *6 One slot is available for user-replaceable memory. When more at least 1GB
memory has been selected from the selection menu. If less than 1GB memory has been selected from the selection menu,
the maximum value is the selected memory size+1 GB. *7: While LCD displays are manufactured according to
high-precision technologies, cosmetic imperfections may appear as small dots in the display (extremely small black dots or
red, green or blue dots that are always on). Variations in colors or brightness may also be apparent, depending on the

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viewing angle. Please note that these are characteristics common to all LCD displays and should not be construed to be
failures or flaws. *8: Does not function when USB lock is turned on. *9: According to the ISO13406-2 standard, dead
pixel ratio calculations are based on units of sub-pixels. Refer to http: //www.express.nec.co.jp/products/pc/lcddot.html for
details. *10: This feature enables different desktops to be displayed on the internal LCD display and an external display.
*11: 16.77 million color display functionality enabled by graphic accelerator dithering. *12: Resolutions and colors
supported by this system. Actual resolutions and colors are limited to those supported by the resolution and refresh rate of
the connected display. The same image may be simultaneously displayed on the internal LCD display and an external
display. However, if the zoom display feature is turned off, the entire image may not fit on the external display. *13:
Please confirm suitability and functionality of third party accessories before use. *14: The hard disk drive and silicon flash
disk drive are mutually exclusive options and may not be selected at the same time. Also, the silicon flash disk drive has an
upper limit to the number of write cycles. Refer to the website (http: //www.nec.co.jp/fc/) for details. *15: Product ships
with English keyboard when Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2) English Language preinstalled operating system
is selected. *16: Certain usage limitations if the Linux preinstall model is selected. *17: Peripherals and software using
this device must support this interface. *18: This computer contains a Wi-Fi Alliance compliant, “Wi-Fi®” certified
wireless LAN module. Speed and range may vary depending on the other communication device, radio interference, nearby
obstacles, usage location, usage conditions, and application software or operating system. Also, IEEE802.11b/g (2.4GHz)
and IEEE80211.a (GHz) technologies are not mutually incompatible. Super AG®, and Atheros XR® (eXtended Range)
technologies are supported. Use of wireless LAN (5GHz) is restricted to indoors by the Radio Wave Law. In countries and
regions where a license to use wireless LAN has been obtained are UK and Sweden. In countries and regions outside those
specified, please use the device with the wireless LAN function switched off. *19: Actual communication speed will vary
depending upon line conditions. Also, the internal fax modem only supports conventional telephone lines. In countries and
regions where the internal FAX modem can be used are UK and Sweden. Please do no use the internal FAX modem outside
of the specified countries. *20: 56kbps is the maximum data download speed. The maximum upload speed is 33.6kbps.
*21: PC cards and SD cards sold separately. Please obtain commercially available products. *23: Actual battery usage
time and charge time may differ from these values, depending on usage conditions. Please note that the battery pack
performance will deteriorate with age. CPU performance is set to LOW mode when long life operation mode is selected in
the BIOS Setup menu. *24: Battery usage time as measured according to the JEITA battery operation measurement
method (Ver.1.0). Actual usage time may vary depending on usage conditions, display brightness and system settings. *25:
Energy efficiency rating is calculated by subtracting the composite theoretical performance, as determined by the Energy
Saving Law, from actual energy consumption, as measured according to methods specified by the Energy Saving Law (for
target year: 2007). An energy efficiency achievement A rating refers to 100% to 200% achievement, AA rating refers to
200% to 500% achievement, and AAA rating refers to achievement greater than 500%.

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■ Environmental Conditions
Item Conditions
Standard hard disk /
Standard battery
Wide temperature range
hard disk
Wide temperature range
battery *3
Temperature During operation 5Ԩto +45Ԩ－20Ԩto +45Ԩ
Non-operation －40Ԩto +70Ԩ
Assessment criteria IEC 68-2-1,2,14 / MIL-STD-810F, Method
501.4 502.4
Humidity During operation 5% - 95% RH (no condensation)
Non-operation 5% - 95% RH (no condensation)
Assessment criteria IEC 68-2-30 / MIL-STD-810F, Method
507.4
Altitude During operation 15,000ft (4,572m)
Non-operation 40,000ft (12,190m)
Rate of change 2,000 ft/min (609.6m/min)
Assessment criteria IEC 68-2-13 / MIL-STD-810F, Method
500.4
Shock Resistance
*2
During operation 147m/s2, 11ms, half-sine wave
Non-operation 490m/s2, 11ms, half-sine wave
Assessment criteria EC 68-2-27 / MIL-STD-810F, Method
516.5
Vibration
Resistance *2
During operation [Sine wave] Frequency: 10-55Hz:
0.075mm(0-P), frequency 55Hz-500Hz:
9.8m/s2(0-P)
Non-operation [Sine wave] Frequency: 10-55Hz:
0.15mm(0-P), frequency 55Hz-500Hz:
19.6m/s2(0-P)
[Random wave] Frequency: 20Hz-1000Hz:
0.04G2/Hz, frequency 1000Hz-2000Hz:
-6dB/Octave

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Assessment
criteria
During
operation
Sine wave oscillation: IEC68-2-6
Non-operation Sine wave oscillation: IEC68-2-6
Random wave oscillation:
MIL-STD-810F,Method 514.5 Category 24
FIGURE 514.5C-17
Dust
resistance/moisture
resistance
During operation IP54
Non-operation IP54
Assessment criteria IEC 529 / MIL-STD-810F
IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission.
MIL: United States Military Specifications and Standards.
*1: Continuous operation under the above environmental conditions is not guaranteed.
Also, for PC model numbers with internally installed commercially available optional components, the
environmental conditions are considered to be the environmental conditions of the internally installed
options.
The internal clock may lose accuracy if the computer stored under temperatures below 0Ԩ. Set the clock to
the correct time before using.
*2: This does not constitute a guarantee of withstanding sympathetic vibrations encountered when
approaching the natural frequency of this device.
*3: The usable temperature range of the included AC adapter is 5Ԩto 40Ԩ. Unplug the AC adapter when
using under conditions outside the usable temperature range of the AC adapter.

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■ List of Peripherals
Model Name Product Name
FC-UG-M013 Expansion RAM module (1GB、PC2-4200) *1
FC-HD60KN Hard disk drive (Standard) *2
FC-HD40KN Hard disk drive (Wide temperature range) *3
FC-N011 Replacement battery (Standard type)
FC-N011/L Replacement battery (Wide temperature range type)
FC-N012EU AC adapter *6
FC-N013 Battery charger
FC-N21S-UE English user’s manual *8
*1: Functions as PC2-3200 (DDR2-400) in this product.
*2: Specifications= capacity: approx 60GB; power consumption (idle): 0.6W; energy efficiency rating: d class 0.010W/GB (target
year: 2007)
*6: Operating temperature range: 5℃to 35℃
*8: Some sections of the Japanese language manual are omitted from the English language manual. Please verify the English
language manual composition at the NEC website (http://www.nec.co.jp/fc/).
* Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered Trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.* Intel, Intel Core, and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation or its affiliates
in the United States and other countries. * ShieldPro is a registered trademark in Japan of NEC. ShieldPro is currently being
registered as Trademark in UK and Sweden.*Other registered trademarks and trademarks used in this manual are the property of
their respective companies. * Product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. ●The security features in the FC-NOTE series are not intended to guarantee complete security. Moreover, support
service required as the result of a lost password is not free of charge, even during the free warranty support period. ●This
product contains components with limited lifetimes (LCD, hard disk, etc.). For stable use, regular maintenance is required to
replace such components. Early replacement of components is recommended, especially from a safety perspective, if this
product is continually used for long periods. The recommended replacement period for parts with limited lifetimes varies
depending on usage frequency and usage conditions. Please see the electronic manual included with this product. ●For any
software or hardware peripherals you intend to use, please verify OS compatibility, functionality and usage requirements for the
OS you have selected. ●The "energy efficiency rating” contained in this product information is based on the Energy Saving Law
(Rationalization in Energy Use Law). “Energy efficiency rating” is calculated by subtracting the composite theoretical
performance, as determined by the Energy Saving Law, from actual energy consumption, as determined by measurement
methods specified by the Energy Saving Law (for target year: 2007). ●Hard disk capacities noted in this product information are

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calculated as 1GB=1 billion bytes. Space visible to the operating system may appear smaller than this actual value. ●To verify
operation of extended peripherals, operating systems or applications, check with their manufacturers. ●Version numbers or
detailed functionality of preinstalled or included software applications are subject to change without notice. These changes may
result in some limitations to functionality. ●Hard disk capacity or CD-ROM or other drive speeds may be subject to change
without notice. ●This product (including software) is sold only in Japan. NEC provides no overseas warranty services or
technical support for this product. ●In accordance with provisions of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law regarding
restricted goods, obtain any approvals from the Japanese government and follow any necessary procedures when carrying this
product (including software) outside of Japan. For more information, refer to the notices contained in the manual or included
with each product. ●Please note that the operating system installed in this computer cannot be used with any Microsoft
upgrade/downgrade programs.
Important note about destroying or transferring ownership of this computer and memory cards To avoid any issues
caused by from unintended release of important data when destroying or transferring ownership of this computer or any memory
cards, it is extremely important that you delete all data stored on hard disks or memory cards as your own responsibility. Please
refer to the electronic manual included with this computer for data removal instructions.
Wireless LAN Precautions It is extremely important to enable security when using the wireless LAN feature. For details, refer
to the electronic manual included with this computer.
Warning - If using an embedded pacemaker, use wireless LAN products at least 30cm away from the location of the pacemaker.
- Do not power on wireless LAN products in areas where the use of wireless devices is prohibited, such as airplanes or hospitals.
Doing so may interfere with electronic devices or medical devices and cause serious incidents.
■Radio Wave Precautions ●Japanese radio laws and regulations restrict wireless LAN (5GHz *1) to indoor use only. ●The
wireless LAN (2.4GHz *2) functionality of this computer uses the 2.4GHz radio frequency band. This frequency band is shared
with industrial, scientific and medical devices, including microwave ovens as well as other same power radio stations and
factory radio networks for mobile identification devices used in factory assembly lines, that require licenses, and as specified
low power radio stations and amateur radio stations (hereafter referred to as "other radio stations") that do not require a license.
●Before using this product, first verify that there are no “other radio stations” in operation nearby. ●In case of interference
between this device and “other radio stations,” either immediately change the channel used by this device, move to another
location, or cease using the device (cease emission of radio waves). ●In case of any other radio interference incident with which
you may require assistance, please contact us or an NEC support service location (see the contact information or electronic
manual included with this product). *1: IEEE802.11a *2: IEEE802.11b/g
Safety Precautions Before using, please refer to the “Usage Precautions” contained in the electronic manual included with this
product for proper usage of this product. Do not use this product in locations exceeding the environment conditions (locations
with high amounts of water, steam, dust or oily smoke, etc.). Doing so may cause fire, equipment failure or electrical shock. ★
The specifications and designs contained herein may be subject to change without advance notice. Due to paper and ink
variations, colors in photographs may appear slightly different than the actual product. ★To maintain long term, consistent
availability of parts, the parts depicted herein may be substituted for other parts of equivalent performance.