Photon Focus MV0 3D06 Series User manual

Photonfocus
MV0 CMOSIS 3D06 Camera Series
CMOS camera series with GigE Interface
MV0-D2048x1088-C01-3D06-768-G2
MV0-D2048-C01-3D06-768-G2
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All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No
responsibility is assumed by Photonfocus AG for its use. Photonfocus AG reserves the right to
make changes to this information without notice.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior
permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
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Contents
1 Preface 9
1.1 IMPORTANTNOTICE! ..................................... 9
1.2 AboutPhotonfocus...................................... 10
1.3 Contact............................................. 10
1.4 SalesOffices .......................................... 10
1.5 Furtherinformation...................................... 10
1.6 Legend ............................................. 11
2 Introduction 13
2.1 Introduction .......................................... 13
2.2 CameraNamingConvention................................. 13
2.3 Cameralist........................................... 13
3 Product Specification 15
3.1 Introduction .......................................... 15
3.2 FeatureOverview ....................................... 17
3.3 TechnicalSpecification .................................... 18
3.3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.2 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.3 SpectralResponse................................... 19
4 Image Acquisition 21
4.1 Overview............................................ 21
4.1.1 Vocabulary....................................... 21
4.1.2 Structure ........................................ 21
4.1.3 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.4 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1.5 Image Acquisition, Frame and Exposure Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 AcquisitionControl ...................................... 24
4.2.1 Acquisition Start and Stop Commands, Acquisition Mode and Acquisition
FrameCount...................................... 24
4.2.2 Acquisition Frame Rate and Acquisition Frame Rate Enable . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.3 Acquisition Start Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2.4 Acquisition End Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2.5 Acquisition Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 FrameControl ......................................... 27
4.3.1 FrameStartTrigger.................................. 27
4.3.2 Frame Burst Start Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.3 FrameBurstEndTrigger ............................... 28
4.3.4 Frame Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 ExposureControl ....................................... 30
4.4.1 ExposureMode .................................... 30
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4.4.2 ExposureStartTrigger ................................ 30
4.4.3 ExposureEndTrigger................................. 30
4.4.4 Exposure Control Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.5 Overlapped Image Acquisition Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.6 Acquisition-, Frame- and Exposure-Trigger Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6.1 Trigger Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6.2 TriggerSoftware ................................... 35
4.6.3 TriggerMode ..................................... 35
4.6.4 TriggerActivation................................... 35
4.6.5 TriggerDivider..................................... 36
4.6.6 TriggerDelay...................................... 36
4.7 Software Signal Pulse and User Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5 Counter & Timer 39
5.1 Counter............................................. 39
5.1.1 CounterUsage..................................... 39
5.1.2 CounterStatus..................................... 40
5.1.3 Counter Active, -Start and -End Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1.4 CounterReset ..................................... 40
5.1.5 CounterEventSource................................. 41
5.1.6 CounterTriggerSource................................ 42
5.1.7 CounterResetSource................................. 43
5.2 Timer .............................................. 45
5.2.1 TimerUsage ...................................... 45
5.2.2 TimerStatus ...................................... 45
5.2.3 Timer Active, -Start and -End Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.4 TimerReset....................................... 46
5.2.5 TimerTriggerSource ................................. 46
6 Encoder 49
6.1 EncoderUsage......................................... 49
6.2 Encodertriggeroutput.................................... 50
6.3 EncoderStatus......................................... 50
6.4 EncoderResetSource..................................... 51
7 I/O Control 53
7.1 InputSignalPath ....................................... 53
7.2 OutputSignalPath ...................................... 54
8 Action Control 55
8.1 ActionCommandUsage ................................... 55
8.2 ActionControlOutput .................................... 56
9 User Storage 57
10 Image Format Control 59
10.1 Region of Interest (ROI) in 2Donly mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
10.2 Region of Interest (ROI) in 3D modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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11 Frame Rate 61
11.1Exposuretimeisdominant.................................. 61
11.2 Image size is dominant and limited by the interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.3 Image size is dominant and limited by sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.4 Maximum Frame Rate in 2Donly mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
11.5 Maximum Frame Rate in 3Donly mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
12 High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR) 65
12.1CMOSISMultiSlope...................................... 65
13 Image Data Processing 67
13.1Overview ............................................ 67
13.2ColumnFPNCorrection.................................... 68
13.2.1 Enable / Disable the Column FPN Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
13.2.2 Calibration of the Column FPN Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
13.2.3 Storing the calibration in permanent memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
13.3GainandOffset ........................................ 69
13.4Lasertestimage........................................ 69
13.53DFeatures........................................... 70
13.5.1Overview........................................ 70
13.5.2MeasuringPrinciple.................................. 70
13.5.3LaserLineDetection ................................. 71
13.5.4 Interpolation Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
13.5.53Dmodes........................................ 77
13.5.62DLine ......................................... 77
13.5.73Ddataformat .................................... 77
13.5.8 Transmitted data in 2D&3D mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
13.5.9 Transmitted data in 3Donly mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13.5.10FrameCombine .................................... 81
13.5.11PeakFilter ....................................... 83
13.5.12PeakMirror ...................................... 85
13.5.13AbsoluteCoordinates................................. 85
13.5.14Highspeedmode ................................... 85
13.6 Status Line and Image Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
13.6.1ImageAverageValue................................. 86
13.6.2StatusInformation .................................. 86
13.6.3CameraTypeCodes.................................. 86
13.7TestImages........................................... 89
13.7.1Ramp .......................................... 90
13.7.2LFSR........................................... 90
13.7.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
14 Precautions 93
14.1IMPORTANTNOTICE! ..................................... 93
15 Hardware Interface 97
15.1AbsoluteMaximumRatings ................................. 97
15.2 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
15.3GigECameraConnector ................................... 97
15.4PowerOverEthernet(PoE).................................. 97
15.5 Status Indicator (GigE cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
15.6I/OConnector ......................................... 99
15.6.1Overview........................................ 99
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15.6.2EncoderInterface...................................100
15.6.3 Single-ended Line Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
15.6.4 Single-ended Line Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
15.6.5 Master / Slave Camera Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
16 Mechanical Considerations 105
16.1MechanicalInterface .....................................105
16.1.1 MV0 Cameras with GigE Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
16.2OpticalInterface........................................106
16.2.1CleaningtheSensor..................................106
17 Troubleshooting 109
17.1Noimagescanbeacquired .................................109
17.1.1 No acquisition due to no triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
18 Standards Compliance 111
18.1 Directives and General Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
18.2 Country-specific Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
18.2.1 For customers in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
18.2.2 For customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
18.2.3 Pour utilisateurs au Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
18.3Lifesupportapplications...................................112
19 Warranty 113
19.1WarrantyTerms ........................................113
19.2WarrantyClaim ........................................113
19.3BreachofWarranty......................................113
20 Support and Repair 115
20.1TechnicalSupport .......................................115
20.2 Repair and obtaining an RMA Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
20.3 Temporal Abandoning and Scrapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
21 References 117
A Pinouts 119
A.1 I/OConnector .........................................119
A.2 GigEConnector ........................................119
B Camera Timing 121
B.1 Timed Exposure Mode Camera Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
C Use Cases 123
C.1 Acquisition...........................................123
C.1.1 Camera runs in "free-running" mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
C.1.2 Camera runs in "constant frame rate" mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
C.1.3 Camera runs in triggered mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
C.1.4 Camera runs in burst triggered mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
C.1.5 Triggered controlled exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
C.2 Timer ..............................................126
C.2.1 StrobeSignalOutput.................................126
C.3 Counter.............................................127
C.3.1 CounterReset .....................................127
C.3.2 ImageCounter.....................................127
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C.3.3 RealTimeCounter ..................................127
C.3.4 Missed Trigger Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
D Document Revision History 129
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1
Preface
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE!
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE
OPERATING THE CAMERA
STORE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR
FURTHER READING
Photonfocus AG
Bahnhofplatz 10
CH-8853 Lachen SZ
Switzerland
www.photonfocus.com
[email protected]
+41 – 55 451 00 00
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1 Preface
1.2 About Photonfocus
The Swiss company Photonfocus is one of the leading specialists in the development of CMOS
image sensors and corresponding industrial cameras for machine vision.
Photonfocus is dedicated to making the latest generation of CMOS technology commercially
available. Active Pixel Sensor (APS) and global shutter technologies enable high speed and
high dynamic range (120 dB) applications, while avoiding disadvantages like image lag,
blooming and smear.
Photonfocus’ product range is complemented by custom design solutions in the area of camera
electronics and CMOS image sensors.
Photonfocus is ISO 9001 certified. All products are produced with the latest techniques in order
to ensure the highest degree of quality.
1.3 Contact
Photonfocus AG, Bahnhofplatz 10, CH-8853 Lachen SZ, Switzerland
Sales Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Support Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Table 1.1: Photonfocus Contact
1.4 Sales Offices
Photonfocus products are available through an extensive international distribution network
and through our key account managers. Find your local Photonfocus contact at our homepage
(www.photonfocus.com) or contact us via email at [email protected].
1.5 Further information
Photonfocus reserves the right to make changes to its products and documenta-
tion without notice. Photonfocus products are neither intended nor certified for
use in life support systems or in other critical systems. The use of Photonfocus
products in such applications is prohibited.
Photonfocus and LinLog®are registered trademarks of Photonfocus AG.
CameraLink®and GigE Vision®are a registered mark of the Automated Imag-
ing Association (AIA). Product and company names mentioned herein are trade-
marks or trade names of their respective companies.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited
without prior permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
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1.6 Legend
Photonfocus can not be held responsible for any technical or typographical er-
rors.
1.6 Legend
In this documentation the reader’s attention is drawn to the following icons:
Important note, additional information
Important instructions
General warning, possible component damage hazard
Warning, electric shock hazard
Warning, fire hazard
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2
Introduction
2.1 Introduction
This manual describes standard Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS series cameras that have a Gigbit
Ethernet (GigE) interface. The cameras contain CMV2000 and CMV4000 from CMOSIS.
2.2 Camera Naming Convention
The naming convention of the MV0 CMOSIS camera series is summarized in Fig. 2.1.
MV 0 - D 2 0 4 8 x 1 0 8 8 - C 0 1 - 3 D 0 6 - 7 6 8 - G 2
Pr e f i x 1
P r e f i x 2
S e n s o r w i d t h & h e i g h t C a m e r a
s p e e d
I n t e r f a c e t y p e
S e n s o r
M a n u f a c t u r e r
S e n s o r
F a m i l y
3 D d a t a
f o r m a t
Figure 2.1: Camera naming convention
Prefix1 Camera platform and usage prefix. The following prefix are available for this camera
series: MV0 with form factor 30x30.
Prefix2 Camera family specifier. The following specifiers are used in this manual: "D": digital
standard area scan cameras.
Sensor width Width of image sensor of the camera.
Sensor Manufacturer Sensor manufacturer. "C": CMOSIS
Sensor Family Sensor family of the prior indicated manufacturer. "01": CMV2000/4000 series
3D coordinate data format Available 3D coordinate data formats are: "3D06": integer part 12
digits, fractional part 4 digits (see also Section 13.5.7).
Camera speed The camera speed is usually the product of the camera interface clock in MHz
and the number of parallel interface channels (taps).
Interface type Interface type specification: "CL": CameraLink®, "G2": Gigabit Ethernet
(GigEVision), "U3": USB3 (USB3 Vision).
2.3 Camera list
A list of all cameras covered in this manual is shown in Table 2.1.
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Name Max Resolution Max Frame Rate Notes
MV0-D2048x1088-C01-3D06-768-G2 2048 x 1088 18540 fps 1) Gigabit Ethernet
2 MP
monochrome
standard
camera.
MV0-D2048-C01-3D06-768-G2 2048 x 2048 14842 fps 1) Gigabit Ethernet
4 MP
monochrome
standard
camera.
Table 2.1: Camera models covered by this manual (Footnotes: 1)frame rate in 3Donly mode @ 2048 x 11
resolution)
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Product Specification
3.1 Introduction
The Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS GigE camera series is built around the CMOS image sensors
CMV2000 and CMV4000 from CMOSIS. They provide a resolution of 2048x1088 (CMV2000) and
2048x2048 (CMV4000) pixels. The camera series is optimized for low light conditions. The
cameras are aimed at standard applications in industrial image processing where high
sensitivity and high frame rates are required.
The principal advantages are:
• Up to 18540 profiles/s @ 2048 x 11 resolution
• Choice of two laser line detection algorithms, LineFinder or Center of Gravity (COG)
• High reliability and accuracy of 3D reconstruction, due to the non-linear interpolation
technique used in the LineFinder detection algorithm
• Higher accuracy detection of symmetrical profiles with the COG algorithm
• Laser line detection with up to 1/16 sub pixel accuracy
• Gigabit Ethernet interface with GigE Vision and GenICam compliance
• Combined 2D/3D applications can be realized in the 2D/3D mode of the camera (at a
reduced frame rate)
• Global shutter
• Image sensor with high sensitivity
• Region of interest (ROI) freely selectable in x and y direction
• Column Fixed Pattern Noise Correction for improved image quality.
• I/O capabilities: 2 isolated trigger inputs and 1 isolated output
• A/B shaft encoder interface
• The rugged housing at a compact size of 30 x 30 x 54.7 mm3makes the Photonfocus MV0
CMOSIS 3D06 GigE camera series the perfect solution for applications in which space is at
a premium.
• Free GUI available (PF 3D Suite) for an easy system set up and visualisation of 3D scans
The basic components for 3D imaging consist of a laser line and a high speed CMOS camera in
a triangular arrangement to capture images (profiles) from objects that are moved on a
conveyor belt or in a similar setup (see Fig. 3.1 and Section 13.5.2).
You can find more information on the basics of laser triangulation and on the
principles of 3D image acquisition technique in the user manual "PF 3D Suite"
available in the support area at www.photonfocus.com.
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections.
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Co n v e y o r b e l t w i t h o b j e c t s
L a s e r C a m e r a
Figure 3.1: Triangulation principle with objects moved on a conveyor belt
Figure 3.2: Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS GigE camera series
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3.2 Feature Overview
3.2 Feature Overview
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections. The
detailed description of the camera features is given in the following chapters.
Characteristics Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS GigE Camera Series
Interface Gigabit Ethernet (PoE), GigE Vision and GenICam compliant
Camera Control GigE Vision Suite
Trigger Modes Software Trigger / External isolated trigger input
Features
• Greyscale / colour resolution 10 bit / 8 bit
• Region of Interest (ROI)
• 2 look-up tables (12-to-8 bit) on user-defined image region
(Region-LUT)
• Test pattern (LFSR and grey level ramp)
• Image information and camera settings inside the image (status line)
• Crosshairs overlay on the image
• 2 isolated trigger inputs and 1 isolated output
• A/B shaft encoder interface
Table 3.1: Feature overview
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3.3 Technical Specification
2 MPix Cameras 4 MPix Cameras
Sensor Manufacturer CMOSIS
Sensor Type CMV2000 CMV4000
Technology CMOS active pixel
Scanning system progressive scan
Optical format / diagonal 2/3” (12.75 mm diagonal) 1" (15.92 mm diagonal)
Resolution 2048x1088 pixels 2048x1088 pixels
Pixel size 5.5 µm x 5.5 µm
Active optical area 11.26 mm x 5.98 mm 11.26mm x 11.26 mm
Full well capacity 11 ke−
Readout noise 13 e−
Spectral range standard sensor 330 to 930 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Spectral range of (I) models 330 to 970 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Spectral range of colour models 380 to 670 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Sensitivity (with micro lenses) 5.56 V / lux.s (with micro lenses @ 550 nm)
Optical fill factor 42 % (without micro lenses)
Dark current 125 e−/s @ 25°C
Dynamic range 58.5 dB
Micro lenses Yes
Colour format (C) cameras RGB Bayer Raw Data Pattern
Characteristic curve Linear, Piecewise linear (multiple slope)
Shutter mode global shutter
Sensor bit depth 10 bit
Maximal frame rate 1) 50 fps 26 fps
Camera pixel formats 8 bit
Digital gain 0.1 to 15.99 (Fine Gain)
Exposure time range 5.82 µs ... 349 ms 11.6 µs ... 349 ms
Table 3.2: General specification of the Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS GigE camera series (Footnotes: 1)at full
resolution)
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3.3 Technical Specification
Photonfocus MV0 CMOSIS GigE Camera Series
Operating temperature / moisture 0°C ... 50°C / 20 ... 80 % (camera needs to be connected
to heat sink)
Storage temperature / moisture -25°C ... 60°C / 20 ... 95 %
Trigger signal input range +5 .. +20 V DC
Maximal power consumption < 4.2 W
Lens mount C-Mount
I/O Inputs 2x Opto-isolated
I/O Outputs 1x Opto-isolated
Dimensions 30 x 30 x 54.7 mm3
Mass 75 g
Connector I/O Binder M5 x 0.5, 4 pole, series 707
Connector Interface (Power) X-coded M12
Conformity CE / RoHS / WEEE
IP Code IP40
Table 3.3: Physical characteristics and operating ranges
3.3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Value
Camera Control Input Signal Voltage Single Ended 0 V ... +24 V
Camera Control Output Signal Voltage Single Ended 0 V ... +24 V
Camera Control Output Signal Output Current Single Ended 0.1 A
Camera Control Output Signal Output Power Single Ended 0.15 W
ESD Contact Discharge Camera Control Signals 4 kV
ESD Air Discharge Camera Control Signals 8 kV
Fast Transients/Bursts Data and Camera Control Signals 2 kV
Surge immunity Data and Camera Control Signals 1 kV
Maximum Installation Altitude 2000m above sea level
Table 3.4: Absolute Maximum Ratings
3.3.2 Electrical Characteristics
Table 15.2 shows the electrical characteristics of the single ended input.
3.3.3 Spectral Response
Fig. 3.3 shows the quantum efficiency curve of the monochrome CMV2000/4000 sensors from
CMOSIS measured in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 1000 nm.
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Parameter Value
Camera Control Input Single Ended +5 V ... +20 V
Table 3.5: Electrical Characteristics
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Wavelength [nm]
Monochrome
NIR
Figure 3.3: Quantum efficiency (QE) [%] of the CMV2000/4000 monochrome and near infrared image
sensors (with micro lenses)
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