Vega VEGACAP 64 User manual
Operating Instructions
Capacitive rod electrode for level
detection
VEGACAP 64
Transistor (NPN/PNP)
Document ID: 30014
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Contents
VEGACAP 64 • Transistor (NPN/PNP)
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Contents
1 About this document
1.1 Function ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Target group ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used................................................................................................................... 4
2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel ....................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Appropriate use................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Warning about incorrect use............................................................................................. 5
2.4 General safety instructions............................................................................................... 5
2.5 Safety label on the instrument .......................................................................................... 6
2.6 EU conformity................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and Canada ........................................................... 6
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas ........................................................................................ 6
2.9 Environmental instructions ............................................................................................... 6
3 Product description
3.1 Conguration.................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Principle of operation........................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage..................................................................................... 9
3.5 Accessories and replacement parts ............................................................................... 10
4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Mounting instructions ..................................................................................................... 13
5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection ............................................................................................... 15
5.2 Connection procedure.................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing.............................................................................. 16
5.4 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar........................................................................... 19
6 Setup
6.1 General information........................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Adjustment elements...................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Function table................................................................................................................. 23
7 Maintenanceandfaultrectication
7.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 24
7.2 Rectify faults................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Exchange of the electronics module............................................................................... 25
7.4 How to proceed if a repair is necessary.......................................................................... 27
8 Dismount
8.1 Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 28
9 Supplement
9.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 29
9.2 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 33
9.3 Industrial property rights................................................................................................. 36
9.4 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 36
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VEGACAP 64 • Transistor (NPN/PNP)
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Supplementary documentation
Information:
Supplementary documents appropriate to the ordered version come
withthedelivery.Youcanndthemlistedinchapter"Product descrip-
tion".
Instructions manuals for accessories and replacement parts
Tip:
ToensurereliablesetupandoperationofyourVEGACAP64,weoer
accessories and replacement parts.The corresponding documenta-
tions are:
• 30174 - Electronics module VEGACAP series 60
• 34296 - Protective cover
• 31088 - Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS-GOST
Editing status: 2017-04-06
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1 About this document
VEGACAP 64 • Transistor (NPN/PNP)
30014-EN-170503
1 About this document
1.1 Function
This operating instructions manual provides all the information you
need for mounting, connection and setup of the instrument. Further-
morethereareimportantinstructionsformaintenance,faultrectica-
tion, the exchange of parts and the safety of the user. Please read this
information before putting the instrument into operation and keep this
manual accessible in the immediate vicinity of the device.
1.2 Target group
This operating instructions manual is directed to trained specialist
personnel.The contents of this manual should be made available to
these personnel and put into practice by them.
1.3 Symbols used
Information, tip, note
This symbol indicates helpful additional information.
Caution: If this warning is ignored, faults or malfunctions can result.
Warning: If this warning is ignored, injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the instrument can result.
Danger: If this warning is ignored, serious injury to persons and/or
destruction of the instrument can result.
Ex applications
This symbol indicates special instructions for Ex applications.
SIL applications
This symbol indicates instructions for functional safety which must be
taken into account particularly for safety-relevant applications.
• List
The dot set in front indicates a list with no implied sequence.
→ Action
This arrow indicates a single action.
1 Sequence of actions
Numbers set in front indicate successive steps in a procedure.
Battery disposal
This symbol indicates special information about the disposal of bat-
teries and accumulators.
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2 For your safety
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2 For your safety
2.1 Authorised personnel
All operations described in this operating instructions manual must
be carried out only by trained specialist personnel authorised by the
plant operator.
During work on and with the device the required personal protective
equipment must always be worn.
2.2 Appropriate use
The VEGACAP 64 is a sensor for point level detection.
Youcannddetailedinformationabouttheareaofapplicationin
chapter"Product description".
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is properly
usedaccordingtothespecicationsintheoperatinginstructions
manual as well as possible supplementary instructions.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.
2.3 Warning about incorrect use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of the instrument can give rise to
application-specichazards,e.g.vesseloverllordamagetosystem
components through incorrect mounting or adjustment.Thus dam-
age to property, to persons or environmental contamination can be
caused. Also the protective characteristics of the instrument can be
inuenced.
2.4 General safety instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing
regulations and directives.The instrument must only be operated in a
technicallyawlessandreliablecondition.Theoperatorisresponsi-
ble for the trouble-free operation of the instrument. When measuring
aggressive or corrosive media where a malfunction of the instrument
can cause a danger, the operator has to convince himself on the cor-
rect function of the instrument by taking suitable measures.
During the entire duration of use, the user is obliged to determine the
compliance of the necessary occupational safety measures with the
current valid rules and regulations and also take note of new regula-
tions.
The safety instructions in this operating instructions manual, the na-
tional installation standards as well as the valid safety regulations and
accident prevention rules must be observed by the user.
For safety and warranty reasons, any invasive work on the device
beyond that described in the operating instructions manual may be
carried out only by personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Arbi-
traryconversionsormodicationsareexplicitlyforbidden.Forsafety
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2 For your safety
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reasons,onlytheaccessoryspeciedbythemanufacturermustbe
used.
To avoid any danger, the safety approval markings and safety tips on
the device must also be observed and their meaning looked up in this
operating instructions manual.
2.5 Safety label on the instrument
The safety approval markings and safety tips on the device must be
observed.
2.6 EU conformity
ThedevicefullsthelegalrequirementsoftheapplicableEUdirec-
tives.ByaxingtheCEmarking,weconrmsuccessfultestingofthe
product.
YoucanndtheEUconformitydeclarationonourwebsiteunder
www.vega.com/downloads.
2.7 Installation and operation in the USA and
Canada
This information is only valid for USA and Canada. Hence the follow-
ing text is only available in the English language.
Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
Installations in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of
the Canadian Electrical Code
2.8 Safety instructions for Ex areas
PleasenotetheEx-specicsafetyinformationforinstallationandop-
eration in Ex areas. These safety instructions are part of the operating
instructions manual and come with the Ex-approved instruments.
2.9 Environmental instructions
Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties.
That is why we have introduced an environment management system
with the goal of continuously improving company environmental pro-
tection.Theenvironmentmanagementsystemiscertiedaccording
to DIN EN ISO 14001.
Pleasehelpusfullthisobligationbyobservingtheenvironmental
instructions in this manual:
• Chapter"Packaging, transport and storage"
• Chapter"Disposal"
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3 Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Conguration
The scope of delivery encompasses:
• VEGACAP 64 point level switch
• Documentation
– This operating instructions manual
– SafetyManual"Functional safety (SIL)"(optional)
– Supplementaryinstructionsmanual"Plug connector for level
sensors"(optional)
– Ex-specic"Safety instructions"(withExversions)
– Ifnecessary,furthercerticates
The VEGACAP 64 consists of the components:
• Processttingwithprobe
• Housing with electronics
• Housing lid
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2
3
Fig. 1: VEGACAP 64, rod version with plastic housing
1 Housing lid
2 Housing with electronics
3 Processtting
Thetypelabelcontainsthemostimportantdataforidenticationand
use of the instrument:
Scope of delivery
Constituent parts
Type label
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1
11
10
13
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15
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3
6
4
5
7
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Fig. 2: Layout of the type label (example)
1 Instrument type
2 Product code
3 Approvals
4 Process and ambient temperature, process pressure
5 Power supply and signal output, electronics
6 Protection rating
7 Probe length
8 Order number
9 Serial number of the instrument
10 Material, wetted parts
11 Symbol of the device protection class
12 Reminder to observe the instrument documentation
13 ID numbers, instrument documentation
14 NotiedauthorityforCEmarking
15 Approval directives
With the serial number, you can access the delivery data of the instru-
mentvia"www.vega.com","VEGA Tools"and"Instrument search".
Youcanndtheserialnumberontheinsideoftheinstrumentaswell
as on the type label on the outside.
3.2 Principle of operation
VEGACAP 64 is a point level sensor for use in non-abrasive liquids
and bulk solids.
The rod probe is fully insulated and due to its construction is suitable
for all viscous and adhesive products.
Probe, measured product and vessel wall form an electrical capacitor.
Thecapacitanceisinuencedbythreemainfactors.
Application area
Functional principle
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2
3
Fig. 3: Functional principle - Plate capacitor
1 Distance between the electrode surfaces
2 Size of the electrode surfaces
3 Type of dielectric between the electrodes
The probe and the vessel wall are the capacitor plates. The measured
product is the dielectric. Due to the higher dielectric constant of the
product compared to air, the capacitance increases as the probe is
gradually covered.
The capacitance change is converted by the electronics module into
a switching command.
VEGACAP 64 is a compact instrument, i.e. it can be operated without
external evaluation system.The integrated electronics evaluates the
level signal and outputs a switching signal.With this switching signal,
a connected device can be operated directly (e.g. a warning system,
a pump etc.).
Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".
3.3 Adjustment
The probe can be adapted to the dielectric constant of the product
directly on the electronics module.
A switching command can be triggered when the probe is covered or
laid bare.
Ontheelectronicsmoduleyouwillndthefollowingdisplayand
adjustment elements:
• Signal lamp for indication of the switching condition (green/red)
• Potentiometer for switching point adaptation
• DIL switch for measuring range selection
• DIL switch for mode adjustment
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-
friendly, recyclable cardboard. For special versions, PE foam or PE
Voltage supply
Packaging
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foil is also used. Dispose of the packaging material via specialised
recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
• Not in the open
• Dry and dust free
• Not exposed to corrosive media
• Protected against solar radiation
• Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
• Storageandtransporttemperatureseechapter"Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
• Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
With an instrument weight of more than 18 kg (39.68 lbs) suitable and
approved equipment must be used for lifting and carrying.
3.5 Accessories and replacement parts
The protective cover protects the sensor housing against soiling and
intense heat from solar radiation.
Youwillndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual"Protective cover"(Document-ID34296).
Screwedangesareavailableindierentversionsaccordingtothe
following standards: DIN 2501, EN 1092-1, BS 10, ASME B 16.5,
JIS B 2210-1984, GOST 12821-80.
Youcanndadditionalinformationinthesupplementaryinstructions
manual"Flanges according to DIN-EN-ASME-JIS".
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature
Lifting and carrying
Protective cover
Flanges
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4 Mounting
4.1 General instructions
Make sure that all parts of the instrument coming in direct contact
with the process, especially the sensor element, process seal and
processtting,aresuitablefortheexistingprocessconditions,such
as process pressure, process temperature as well as the chemical
properties of the medium.
Youcanndthespecicationsinchapter"Technical data"andonthe
nameplate.
The instrument is suitable for standard and extended ambient condi-
tions acc. to DIN/EN/IEC/ANSI/ISA/UL/CSA 61010-1.
In general the level switch can be mounted in any position.The instru-
ment must be mounted in such a way that the probe is at the height of
the requested switching point.
Before beginning the welding work, remove the electronics module
from the sensor. By doing this, you avoid damage to the electronics
through inductive coupling.
Ground the probe before welding directly on the rod or cable.
With threaded versions, the housing must not be used to screw in the
instrument! Applying tightening forces on the housing can damage its
internal parts.
Use the hexagon for screwing in.
Usetherecommendedcables(seechapter"Connecting to power
supply")andtightenthecablegland.
You can give your instrument additional protection against moisture
penetration by leading the connection cable downward in front of the
cableentry.Rainandcondensationwatercanthusdraino.Thisap-
plies mainly to outdoor mounting as well as installation in areas where
high humidity is expected (e.g. through cleaning processes) or on
cooled or heated vessels.
To maintain the housing protection, make sure that the housing lid is
closed during operation and locked, if necessary.
Makesurethatthedegreeofcontaminationspeciedinchapter
"Technical data"meetstheexistingambientconditions.
Suitability for the process
conditions
Suitability for the ambient
conditions
Switching point
Welding work
Handling
Moisture
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Fig. 4: Measures against moisture ingress
DonotholdVEGACAP64ontheprobe.Especiallywithheavyange
versions or long rod versions, the sensor can be damaged simply by
the weight of the instrument.
Theprocessttingmustbesealedifthereisgaugeorlowpressurein
the vessel. Before use, check if the seal material is resistant against
the measured product and the process temperature.
Themax.permissiblepressureisspeciedinchapter"Technical
data"oronthetypelabelofthesensor.
Metal vessel
Make sure that the mechanical connection of the probe to the vessel
iselectricallyconductivetoensuresucientgrounding.
Use conductive seals, such as those made of copper or lead, etc.
Insulatingmeasures,suchascoveringthethreadwithTeontape,
can interrupt the necessary electrical connection with metal vessels.
For this reason, ground the probe on the vessel or use a conductive
seal material.
Non-conductive vessels
In non-conductive vessels, e.g. plastic tanks, the second pole of the
capacitor must be provided separately.
Metric threads
In the case of instrument housings with metric thread, the cable
glands are screwed in at the factory. They are sealed with plastic
plugs as transport protection.
You have to remove these plugs before electrical connection.
NPT thread
In the case of instrument housings with self-sealing NPT threads, it is
not possible to have the cable entries screwed in at the factory. The
free openings for the cable glands are therefore covered with red dust
protection caps as transport protection.
Prior to setup you have to replace these protective caps with ap-
proved cable glands or close the openings with suitable blind plugs.
Transport
Pressure/Vacuum
Vessel material
Cable entries - NPT
thread
Cable glands
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4.2 Mounting instructions
Duetotheeectsofagitators,equipmentvibrationorsimilar,thelevel
switch can be subjected to strong lateral forces. For this reason, do
not use an overly long electrode for VEGACAP 64, but check if you
canmountashortlevelswitchonthesideofthevesselinhorizontal
position.
Extreme vibration caused by the system, e.g. due to agitators or
turbulenceinthevesselfromuidisation,cancausetheprobeof
VEGACAP 64 to vibrate in resonance. If a longer rod version is neces-
sary, you can secure the probe by fastening a suitable brace or guy
directly above the end of the rod.
Iftheinstrumentismountedinthellingstream,unwantedfalse
measurement signals can be generated. For this reason, mount the
instrument at a position in the vessel where no disturbances, e.g. from
llingopenings,agitators,etc.,canoccur.
This applies particularly to instrument versions with a longer probe.
Fig.5:Inowingmedium
To achieve a very precise switching point, you can install VEGACAP
64horizontally.However,iftheswitchingpointcanhaveatolerance
of a few centimeters, we recommend mounting VEGACAP 64 approx.
20° inclined to the vessel bottom to avoid buildup.
Install rod probes in such a way that the probe projects freely into the
vessel.When the instrument is mounted in a tube or socket, buildup
can form which impairs the measurement. This applies mainly to
adhesive products.
Agitatorsanduidization
Inowingmedium
Horizontalmounting
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20°
Fig. 6: Horizontal mounting
Tocompensatethematerial-specicpreloadlossduetosealingma-
terials,youhavetoadditionallyusediscspringsforfasteningange
screwsonPTFEcoatedanges.Tightenthescrewsmoderatelywith
the torque stated in the technical data. Depending on the process and
ambient conditions, this value can vary. In individual cases you should
occasionally check the tightness on site.
Torque with PTFE plated
anges
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5 Connecting to power supply
5.1 Preparing the connection
Always keep in mind the following safety instructions:
Warning:
Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage.
• The electrical connection must only be carried out by trained
personnel authorised by the plant operator.
• Alwaysswitchopowersupply,beforeconnectingordisconnect-
ing the instrument.
Connect the voltage supply according to the following diagrams.
Take note of the general installation regulations. As a rule, connect
VEGACAP 64 to vessel ground (PA), or in case of plastic vessels,
to the next ground potential. On the side of the instrument housing
there is a ground terminal between the cable entries.This connection
servestodrainoelectrostaticcharges.
Thedataforpowersupplyarespeciedinchapter"Technical data".
The instrument is connected with standard two-wire cable without
screen. If electromagnetic interference is expected which is above the
test values of EN 61326 for industrial areas, screened cable should
be used.
Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature resist-
anceandresafetyformax.occurringambienttemperature
Use cable with round cross-section. A cable outer diameter of
5…9mm(0.2…0.35in)ensuresthesealeectofthecablegland.
Ifyouareusingcablewithadierentdiameterorcross-section,
exchange the seal or use a suitable cable gland.
5.2 Connection procedure
With Ex instruments, the housing cover may only be opened if there is
no explosive atmosphere present.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the housing lid
2. Loosen compression nut of the cable gland and remove blind
plug
3. Remove approx. 10 cm (4 in) of the cable mantle, strip approx.
1 cm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the individual wires
4. Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry
5. Lift the opening levers of the terminals with a screwdriver (see
following illustration)
6. Insert the wire ends into the open terminals according to the wir-
ing plan
7. Press down the opening levers of the terminals, you will hear the
terminal spring closing
Note safety instructions
Voltage supply
Connection cable
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8. Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on
them
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland. The seal
ring must completely encircle the cable
10. If necessary, carry out a fresh adjustment
11. Screw the housing lid back on
Theelectricalconnectionisnished.
Fig. 7: Connection steps 5 and 6
5.3 Wiring plan, single chamber housing
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4
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Fig. 8: Material versions, single chamber housing
1 Plastic (not with dust-Ex)
2 Aluminium
3 Stainless steel
4 Filter element for pressure compensation or blind plug with version IP 66/
IP 68, 1 bar
Housing overview
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Fig. 9: Electronics and terminal compartment
1 Potentiometer for switching point adaptation
2 DIL switch for measuring range selection
3 DIL switch for mode adjustment
4 Ground terminal
5 Connection terminals
6 Control lamp
We recommend connecting VEGACAP 64 in such a way that the
switching circuit is open when there is a level signal, line break or
failure (safe state).
The instrument is used to control relays, contactors, magnet valves,
warning lights, horns as well as PLC inputs.
Caution:
There is no reverse polarity protection. Take note of the polarity of the
output lines.
Electronics and terminal
compartment
Wiring plan
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Fig. 10: Wiring plan
1 Voltage supply
+ -
+-
1234
Fig. 11: NPN action
+-
+ -
1234
Fig. 12: PNP action
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5.4 Wiring plan - version IP 66/IP 68, 1 bar
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2
3
4
5
Fig. 13: Wire assignment connection cable.The numbers of the wires corre-
spond to the terminals of the instrument.
1 brown (+) voltage supply
2 White
3 Yellow
4 blue (-) voltage supply
5 Shielding
Wire assignment, con-
nection cable
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6 Setup
6.1 General information
Theguresinbracketsrefertothefollowingillustrations.
Ontheelectronicsmoduleyouwillndthefollowingdisplayand
adjustment elements:
• Potentiometer for switching point adaptation
• DIL switch for measuring range selection
• DIL switch for mode adjustment - min./max.
• Control lamp
Note:
As a rule, always set the mode with the mode switch (3) before start-
ing setup VEGACAP 64.The switching output will change if you set
the mode switch (3) afterwards.This could possibly trigger other con-
nected instruments or devices.
6.2 Adjustment elements
4
5
6
3
2
1
Fig. 14: Oscillator - Transistor output
1 Potentiometer for switching point adaptation
2 DIL switch for measuring range selection (with compensation button)
3 DIL switch for mode adjustment
4 Ground terminal
5 Connection terminals
6 Control lamp
The switching status of the electronics can be checked with closed
housing(onlyplastichousing),see"Function table".
Note:
Screw the housing cover tightly up to the thread stop so that the
inspection glass is above the control lamp (LED).
Function/Conguration
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