Nielsen-Kellerman SpeedCoach User manual
NIELSEN-KELLERMANNIELSEN-KELLERMAN
NIELSEN-KELLERMANNIELSEN-KELLERMAN
NIELSEN-KELLERMAN
21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 USA
Web: www.nkhome.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 610.447.1555
Fax: 610.447.1577
Operating Manual
SpeedCoach
®
THANK YOU ...
FOR PURCHASINGFOR PURCHASING
FOR PURCHASINGFOR PURCHASING
FOR PURCHASING the NK SpeedCoachTM system. We have designed the
SpeedCoach system to provide you with all the basic information you need to
train effectively – speed, distance, elapsed time, stroke rate and stroke count,
as well as 25 intervals of memory so you can review your performance after
a race or piece. We have also made every effort to make the SpeedCoach
system easy to install and use.
PLEASEPLEASE
PLEASEPLEASE
PLEASE take a moment to review these instructions before operating your unit.
YOURYOUR
YOURYOUR
YOUR SS
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SPEEDPEED
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COACHOACH
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OACH system should provide you with years of trouble-free
service but we are always here to help if a problem arises. To order parts or
accessories or obtain technical support, please call 610-447-1555. You may
online ordering can be found at our web address: www.nkhome.com.
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TM System Installation/Operation Manual Revision 3System Installation/Operation Manual Revision 3
System Installation/Operation Manual Revision 3System Installation/Operation Manual Revision 3
System Installation/Operation Manual Revision 3
Date July 25, 2006Date July 25, 2006
Date July 25, 2006Date July 25, 2006
Date July 25, 2006
© 2006 Nielsen-Kellerman Co.© 2006 Nielsen-Kellerman Co.
© 2006 Nielsen-Kellerman Co.© 2006 Nielsen-Kellerman Co.
© 2006 Nielsen-Kellerman Co.
CONTENTS
OPERAOPERA
OPERAOPERA
OPERATIONTION
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MOUNTINGMOUNTING
MOUNTINGMOUNTING
MOUNTING, ON, ON
, ON, ON
, ON, OFF, OFF
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STST
STST
ST
ARAR
ARAR
ARTT
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T, ST, ST
, ST, ST
, STOPOP
OPOP
OP
, MEMORY, MEMORY
, MEMORY, MEMORY
, MEMORY
, RESET, RESET
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, RESET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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CALIBRACALIBRA
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MAINTENANCE, ETC.MAINTENANCE, ETC.
MAINTENANCE, ETC.MAINTENANCE, ETC.
MAINTENANCE, ETC.
CHANGING THE BACHANGING THE BA
CHANGING THE BACHANGING THE BA
CHANGING THE BATTERYTTERY
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TROUBLESHOOTROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOOTROUBLESHOO
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WARRANTYARRANTY
ARRANTYARRANTY
ARRANTY
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MOUNTING
44
44
4
We recommend you install the strap
and attach it to the boat while using
your display unit as added insurance
against loss.
1) Line up plastic feet
with slots in bracket.
2) Slide down to
lock in place. Check
that unit is snug.
*Be sure lanyard is out of the way.
OPERATION
Please register your product at www.nkhome.com/register/
to ensure your full 2-year warranty.
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8
UNIT SELECTION (cont.)
M
KM
NM
MILE
SETUP
SHOWS
TOTAL
MEMORY
MEMORY
INTERVAL
PACE
UNITS
SPEED
UNITS
DISTANCE
UNITS
/500M
(projected time
for 500 meters)
100 M
(100 meters)
2500 M
2500 M
M/S
(meters per
seconds)
M
(meters)
KM
(kilometers)
0.500 KM
0.500 KM
(500 meters)
12.50 KM
12,50 KM
M/S
(meters per
seconds)
/500M
(projected time
for 500 meters)
12.50 NM
12,50 NM
12.50 MILES
12,50 MILES
0.500 NM
0.500 NM
(½ naut miles)
0.500 MILE
0.500 MILE
(½ statute miles)
/NM
(projected time
for 1 naut miles)
/MILE
(projected time
for 1 statute mile)
MPH
(statute miles
per hour)
KTS
(knots, naut
miles/hour)
MILE
(statute
miles)
NM
(nautical
miles)
UNIT SELECTION AND MEMORY
77
77
7
UNIT SELECTION
To select and change the units which
your unit will display, press and hold
the lower button. After 3 Seconds, the
unit will pass through the calibration
mode(a) and scroll through each
available unit (b). When your desired
unit appears in the lower left window,
release the button (c).
The scrolling order is as follows:
M = 4 Second Hold / Release
KM = 5 Seconds / Release
NM = 6 Seconds / Release
MILE = 7 Seconds / Release
**You may have to perform this task
twice if you wish to change the Units,
as well as the Stroke Mode...
c
b
a
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
DIST M
STOP
NK
NK
55
55
5
TURNING THE UNIT ON
a
b
Press the top button once to turn unit
on. The first screen (a) will show you
the total distance since purchase or the
last battery change.
After 4 Seconds4 Seconds
4 Seconds4 Seconds
4 Seconds, the “Ready” screen
(b) will appear.
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
KM
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
TIME
STOP
NK
NK
66
66
6
To turn the unit off, simply press and hold
the top button for 1 second until “OFF”
appears in the lower left-hand window (a).
At this point, release the button and the unit
will shut off (b).
*All data in memory will be retained unless
battery is removed.
After 17 minutes of not taking strokes or
pressing buttons the SpeedCoach unit will
AUTOMATICALLY shut off.
a
b
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
NK
NK
TURNING THE UNIT OFF
STOPPING THE TIMER
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12
Once begun, the timer may be stopped at
any time. Press the top button to stop the
timer (a). The “STOP” indicator will appear
in lower right window.
* STOP mode will pause the timer and
distance log, however, the Pace/Speed and
Stroke Rate will continue to update.
When ready to begin again, press the top
button; the “STOP” indicator will no longer
be displayed. The timer and distance log
will now resume.
a
b
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
TIME
/MIN
NK
NK
STOP
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
TIME
/MIN
1
/
2
NK
NK
1111
1111
11
When the unit is displaying the ready
screen, press the top button to get out
of “STOP” mode. The “STOP” indicator
will now disappear (a).
Once you begin to row or paddle, the
unit will start displaying information (b).
READY TO RUN
a
b
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
TIME
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
TIME
/MIN
1
/
2
NK
NK
STROKE MODE SELECTION
To select and change the Stroke Mode
which your unit will display, press and
hold the lower button. After 7 Seconds,
the unit will scroll through the unit
selection and begin scrolling through
each available Stroke Mode. When your
desired Stroke Mode appears in the
lower left window, release the button.
The scrolling order is as follows:
2-Str = 8 Second Hold / Release
1-Str = 9 Seconds / Release
0-Str = 10 Seconds / Release
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/MIN
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/MIN
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/MIN
NK
NK
99
99
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10
Rowers using seat switch (a) should use the “2-Stroke” setting; Kayakers
using the paddle switch (b) should use the “1-Stroke” setting; Canoeists AND
Rowers and some Kayakers* not using the optional rate switch (c) should use
the “0-Stroke” setting. The SpeedCoach will calculate stroke rate from the
changes in speed through the water.
*Kayakers who maintain too consistent of a speed must use the paddle switch
to obtain stroke rate.
STROKE MODE SELECTION
ROWER
(using seat switch)
KAYAKER
(using paddle switch)
CANOEIST
or...
(Rower or Kayaker NOT
using rate switch)
a
b
c
RECALLING THE MEMORY
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1414
14
b
To recall the memory hold down the top
button for 2 Seconds until “rECL” appears
in the bottom left-hand window (a). At
this point, release the button and the
first memory point will appear (b).
MEMORY RECALL
TOP LEFT - INTERVAL NUMBER
TOP RIGHT - AVG RATE OVER INTERVAL
BOTTOM LEFT - TIME/DIST or AVG SPD
Each press of the top button after that
will allow you to scroll through the 25
stored memory points (c), as well as a
point displaying the overall average.
a
......
......
...
//
//
/
c
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
NK
NK
MEMORY
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
STOP
MEMORY
/MIN
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
STOP
MEMORY
/MIN
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
STOP
MEMORY
/MIN
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
DIST KM NM MILE AVG TIME
STOP
MEMORY
/MIN
1
/
2
NK
NK
SWITCHING BETWEEN SPEED & PACE
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1313
13
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/500M
TIME
/MIN
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M/S
AVGAVG
/MIN
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
/500M
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
DIST M
/MIN
/500M
/MIN
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
AVG
/500M
/MIN
To switch the display between speed and
pace, hold the bottom button for 2
Seconds. The top left window will change
from /500M split (a) to M/S, MPH or
Knotts speed (b).
Press the bottom button to scroll between
elapsed time (a), distance (b) and
average split/pace (c) in the bottom left
window.
You can switch between speed and pace
at any time.
a
b
abc
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1515
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RECALLING THE MEMORY (cont.)
Once you have reached the 25th
memory point, there will be one more
piece of memory stored (a). This
point is taken when the row is ended,
at which time the overall averages
and distances are shown.
To exit MEMORY MODE, hold top
button for two seconds (b). When you
see the screen go blank, release the
button. You will then return to RUN
MODE (c).
a
bc
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
STOP
MEMORY
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
M
NK
NK
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
TIME
STOP
NK
NK
RECALLING THE MEMORY (cont.)
When you have stored a piece into the SpeedCoach, at any given data point
you can review the information in 4 different ways:
TIMETIME
TIMETIME
TIME DISTDIST
DISTDIST
DISTANCEANCE
ANCEANCE
ANCE
1616
1616
16
AVERAGE SPEEDAVERAGE SPEED
AVERAGE SPEEDAVERAGE SPEED
AVERAGE SPEED
AA
AA
AVERAVERA
VERAVERA
VERAGE PGE P
GE PGE P
GE PAA
AA
ACECE
CECE
CE
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/500M
TIME
/MIN
NK
NK
STOP
MEMORY
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/500M
/MIN
NK
NK
STOP
MEMORY
DIST M
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/500M
/MIN
NK
NK
STOP
MEMORY
DIST M
SpeedCoach
TM
RUN/STOP
OFF/RECALL/RESET
TIME/DIST/AVG
SPEED/PACE
SETUP
/500M
/MIN
NK
NK
STOP
MEMORY
AVG
(OLD CAL V(OLD CAL V
(OLD CAL V(OLD CAL V
(OLD CAL VALAL
ALAL
ALUE)(TRUE DISTUE)(TRUE DIST
UE)(TRUE DISTUE)(TRUE DIST
UE)(TRUE DISTANCE) = NEW CAL VANCE) = NEW CAL V
ANCE) = NEW CAL VANCE) = NEW CAL V
ANCE) = NEW CAL VALAL
ALAL
ALUEUE
UEUE
UE
DISPLADISPLA
DISPLADISPLA
DISPLAYED DISTYED DIST
YED DISTYED DIST
YED DISTANCEANCE
ANCEANCE
ANCE
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CALIBRATION
The SpeedCoach is factory calibrated to provide accurate performance in
most shells with the impeller installed 16’3” (5 m) from the bow. Calibration
is an optional step which allows the display unit to compensate for different
impeller locations, and to perform accurately to your boat. You do not need
to calibrate your system if you are concerned only with comparing
performance from day to day. To calibrate your system, row or paddle over
a measured distance on still water (on flowing water, row or paddle both up
and down stream and average the results shown on your display). Then, use
the following formula to obtain your new calibration value:
For example, if you know you covered 1 mile, but your display shows 0.92,
your calibration value will be:
PLEASE NOTE: Calibration is boat and impeller location-specific: if you move
your unit to a new boat, or modify the location of your impeller, it is
recommended that you recalibrate the unit.
(1.00)(1.00) = 1.086(1.00)(1.00) = 1.086
(1.00)(1.00) = 1.086(1.00)(1.00) = 1.086
(1.00)(1.00) = 1.086
0.920.92
0.920.92
0.92
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1919
19
CALIBRATION (cont.)
To change the calibration number, hold the bottom button in for 3 Seconds
until you see “CAL” in the lower left screen (a), then release. Now you will
see the number with the first digit flashing (b).
a
b
Press the bottom button to change this
number.
Hold bottom button for 1 second to move
between digits (c).
Repeat hold and press to move through
and change all appropriate digits (d).
Hold to exit.
dc
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1717
17
RESETTING YOUR TIMER
To reset the timer, hold the top button
down for 3 Seconds then release when
you see “rESEt” in the lower left
window (a). The “push button indicator”
now appears in the upper right window
(b). Press the lower button to clear the
memory (c). The unit will automatically
return to the ready screen.
c
b
a
If the display seems faint (a) then the
battery is probably low.
To replace the battery, open the battery
door with a flat head screw driver (b)
(a coin will also work).
Remove battery door and replace the 3V
Lithium CR2032 battery with new one
(c) and replace door.
To zero out the distance log, hold the
top button down for 10 seconds with the
battery out. Then replace battery.*
*If you have calibrated your unit, you*If you have calibrated your unit, you
*If you have calibrated your unit, you*If you have calibrated your unit, you
*If you have calibrated your unit, you
will need to re-enter your adjustedwill need to re-enter your adjusted
will need to re-enter your adjustedwill need to re-enter your adjusted
will need to re-enter your adjusted
calibration factor after removing thecalibration factor after removing the
calibration factor after removing thecalibration factor after removing the
calibration factor after removing the
batterybattery
batterybattery
battery..
..
.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
a
b
c
2020
2020
20
PROBLEM 1: SPEED OR PACE READINGS ARE INACCURATE
TROUBLESHOOT 1: IS THE CALIBRATION VALUE SET CORRECTLY?
The calibration value should be set at 1.000 unless you have completed the
necessary steps to re-calibrate your unit. The check and/or reset your calibration
value see “CALIBRATION” pages 24-25.
TROUBLESHOOT 2: IS THE IMPELLER PROPERLY INSTALLED?
The impeller is to be placed 5m from the bow of the boat (see INSTALLATION
pg7). If for any reason you cannot place the impeller in the proper location, the
unit will provide incorrect information unless recalibrated (see above).
TROUBLESHOOT 3: DOES THE IMPELLER SPIN FREELY?
If the impeller begins to accumulate any debris or slight corrosion, it may not spin
freely which will lead to inaccuracy. If you are unable to clear the debris, a new
impeller can be purchased. If impeller is still covered by the 1-year warranty, the
customer can return the faulty impeller for a replacement. The impeller may be
unscrewed and relaced without removal of the hull mount. Note: Any slight hum
created by the impeller should fade within a week or so.
2222
2222
22
TROUBLESHOOTING
Always try to borrow a fellow rower’s SPC so that you can narrow down the
variables. By testing your boat’s docking set up with a functional unit, and
having your unit tested in a functional docking set up, you can help determine
where the problem exists. Make sure the SPC you are using has a calibration
of 1.000 and is set on 2- Stroke Mode.
If a functional unit will not work in your boat, then the problem most likely exists
with your wiring and/or docking harness...
1. Check to make sure there are no cuts, nicks or pinched areas along the wire.
(a flashlight will be helpful here).
2. Be sure that both sensors are aligned correctly (see Installation).
3. Be sure that there is no debris or corrosion on the impeller.
4. Check that the metal contacts on the mounting dock are flush with the surface
of the dock, (contacts may be cleaned with a non abrasive cleanser, like Bon-
Ami, to ensure true surface).
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOT use solvents on the docking station, it may cause damage & voids
warranty.
INITIAL CHECKLIST:
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2121
21
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM 2: NOSTROKE RATE OR RATE SEEMS INCORRECT.
TROUBLESHOOT 1: IS UNIT MAKING CONTACT WITH BRACKET?
The unit must have clear contact with contact pins on mounting bracket. Push
unit into mounting bracket until “click” is heard. Be sure lanyard is not
interfering with the connection.
TROUBLESHOOT 2: IS THE MAGNET AND SENSOR ALIGNED?
Double check the set-up and orientation of the seat magnet and black sensor
(see pages 3-6).
TROUBLESHOOT 3: IF RATE SEEMS HIGH, CHECK STROKE MODE.
If your stroke rate consistently seems very high, almost double what it should
be, the unit may be in single stroke mode (1-Str). Make sure unit is set in double
stroke mode (2-Str) or appropriate setting for application (see pages 16-17).
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TROUBLESHOOT 3: IS THE UNIT IN MEMORY MODE?
If there is no rate, time or distance displaying make sure the unit is not in
MEMORY mode. If so, hold top button for 2 seconds to exit. If timer is only
displaying rate and split but no time or distance, the unit is in STOP mode. Press
top button once to exit STOP mode.
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NK does not believe in "disposable electronics." We know our products don't lead a
pampered life, and we design them for years of performance in tough conditions. We
guarantee every NK product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of TWO YEARS from your date of purchase. We will repair or replace any
defective product or part when notified within the warranty period, and will return the
product via domestic ground shipping at no charge. The following issues do not result
from a manufacturing defect and are not covered under this warranty: damage due to
improper use or neglect, including corrosion; impact damage; modifications or
attempted repairs by someone other than an authorized NK repair agent; normal wear
and tear; failed batteries.
Please register your product at www.nkhome.com/register/
to ensure your full 2-year warranty.
NK wants you to be an NK customer for life, so we take care of you even beyond the
terms of the normal product warranty with our Customer Care Program. Trade-in any
NK display unit, no matter the age or condition, and receive a generous discount on the
replacement product.
Need Help?
Our Knowledge Center has answers to many common questions, along with tips and
tricks for using NK products. It’s available 24-7 at:www.nkhome.com/knowledgecenter/
For email assistance with the installation or operation of your NK product, write:
For help with an apparent malfunction, or to arrange or inquire about a repair, write:
Call 800.784.4221 (610.447.1555 outside the USA), Monday through Friday, 9 - 5 EST.
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