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1. n lt EXISO Installation Guide PREXISO Tablet of Contents N N N e UJ UJ U U U U U UJ N Oo a A W N e Ja gt A A A N U1 KR W N Be 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 INTRODUCTION ivo ras pisei paiolo 3 BATTERY CHARGING LL LL LL Le hse hrs ne hs ssa nme nnn 6 34 35 GPS JTOCEM VOTER vati eM aaa 6 Getac P5256 handheld ila oer E ed eo b Mete edo nc AD EN de ovid Best 6 PREPARATION OF THE GPS RECEIVER verse irene reina 7 Installation of Prexiso ASSIStant III Ime n nena nnns 7 Connecting Xo te PC coc pedes utn cux ie i eu e rare 7 Receiver connection with Prexiso ASsSsISstant_ cece ccc cece eee e eee e een eeeeeeee 7 Checking the receiver firmware version iii 9 Changing the VAF radio Settings 11 Installationcor NCCNCES oL veu bir EU EEUU EE b PEE M borVE te eeeh 12 DISCOMMECTING from the Pise vivere rss dn etai btt dr ua sri Dn bir iin a did erar ipte rs c du 13 PREPARATION OF THE HANDHELD sese III he nnn l4 Setting up Windows Mobile ssssseecsee emm nnn In e emen nnn nn 14 Connecting to tepido ii Leal 14 Installation Of Fleld Genus 5uocmeveisterer vo mM rre Seana Ov viet Ep Verve tea veste 15 Registration of FieldGenius nemen nennen nnns 17 Connection to the GPS receiver ri 18 GPS BOARD UPDATE sesssesses nenne hne sra 22 RegUuIF2. Senal Port Forwarding Register Fimware Upgrade Command send finished The instrument is removed Serial part closed Detect the instrument pen COMES Successful Get log list Get log list successtull Get instrument information Get the device info Get the device infa finish Get instrument information successfull Command send Finished i IM 4 k M State Ready CAP NUM SCRL t With the receiver connected to Assistant select Firmware Upgrade from the side menu Click Upgrade and choose the firmware file obtained from Prexiso Downloads At the request turn off the receiver When switching the receiver back on the firmware installation is performed automatically Once the installation is complete the information page is shown in Assistant The installed firmware version can now be seen at the Device Firmware Ver field Note For technical reasons it is necessary to have a microSD card inserted in the receiver during the firmware upload A new microSD card needs to be formatted with a PC before use in the receiver Use the format options as defined in the window shown below Font Feniorab Re M Restore device defaults Volume label Prexiso Format options Quick Format Create an MS DOS startup disk 2 A list of approved microSD cards can be seen in the below 3 5 CHANGING THE UHF RADIO SETTINGS To meet country radio licence require
3. From the menu bar select File Connect The receiver COM port is automatically shown Select by clicking the OK button After a few seconds the device information of the receiver will be shown If the connection to the receiver is not working check the assigned COM port in Control Panel Device Manager In the Ports COM amp LPT category look for the AT91 USB to Serial Converter Here the COM port number of the receiver is provided as shown below Select this COM port number when starting in Assistant r Device Manager File Action View Help eg i 49 Ports COM amp LPT m A L Ed AT91 USB to Serial Converter COMT6 If the AT91 device is not visible or the communication is not working then the driver can be installed manually Right click on the PREXISO named device and choose Update Driver Software Do not let Windows search for software but choose the driver file CompositeCDCSerial inf This driver is available for download from Prexiso Downloads si Device Manager 1 File Action View Help s m H gt 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt 7 Imaging devices gt m Keyboards gt A Mice and other pointing devices b AE Modems gt E Monitors a amp Network adapters EP Bluetooth Device Personal Area Network Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI Cisco AnyConnect VPN Virtual Miniport Adapter for Windows LF F5571gw Mobile Broadband Driver amp Intel R 825 9LM Gigabit Network Con
4. will be more than happy to assist you with purchasing and upgrading to this new version FieldGenius2012 stores all instrument profiles in a reformatted version ofthe file MSurvey ini Users upgrading fram Version 4 2 0 or older must manually record all settings for Total Station and GPS receivers so you can re enter them in the new version Users upgrading from version 4 3 0 or newer only need to run the installer all settings will be retained Release Notes Click here to learn more about FieldGenius2012 Staking Improvements Guide A lot of work went into improving stakeout especially forthosein the construction industry To demonstrate these im F rowements a gu ide h a5 been C reated th at y u can wo rk thra ugh to lea rn about these new features and tech niques Click here to download the FieldGenius2012 Staking Improvements Guide and Point File 2 BATTERY CHARGING 2 1 G4 G5 GPS RECEIVER The GPS receiver batteries and charger are supplied in a yellow hard container Before using the receiver the included PBA202 batteries should be charged Insert two batteries into the PCH202 charger and plug the adapter into an AC supply Do not disconnect from power until both the FULL indicators glow green indicating that the batteries are fully charged 2 2 GETAC PS236 HANDHELD The PS236 handheld is supplied in a cardboard box which includes the handheld device battery charging adapter and EU power cable A suitable AC power cabl
5. 0 Channel 7 439 000 Channel 8 Mote The frequency must between 403 and 173 Note In certain cases a defined frequency may not be accepted by the internal radio This can be corrected by performing a receiver self check With the receiver switched on hold the Function button for 10 seconds until a beep is heard The receiver reboots 5 seconds after performing the self check 3 6 INSTALLATION OF LICENCES If the optional GLONASS and 20Hz licences were additionally ordered they are not activated before delivery Therefore when the equipment is first received the licences still need to be installed onto the receiver These options are activated by means of a licence key number The licence always consists of only one number even if both GLONASS and 20Hz are to be activated The licence key number for the activation of these options is supplied on the invoice of the Prexiso equipment The licence is installed onto the receiver using Prexiso Assistant With the receiver connected to Assistant select the Register function from the side menu At the Input Authorization Code field enter the supplied licence key and click on the Enter button In 12 the Status panel a confirmation will appear once the option has been activated File View Help ACIE LL Input Authorization Code si Information 123456789 A ES Setting Status Input authorization code T Import Data Input authorization code In
6. 2 5 Translated Installations FieldGenius 2012 Solution MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012 is available in multiple languages Please see links below Pick on the appropriate link sawe to your desktop and then double click to run Follow the prompts to install to your mobile device tablet or desktop computer Please ensurethat your System Regional Settings are setto match the language afthe installation Version 6 0 0 3 March 15 2012 Devices Installations A E Chinese simplified Chinese traditional 245 With the handheld connected to your PC run the installer file fieldgeniusxxx exe where xxx is the language The PC will attempt to connect to the handheld and install the FieldGenius software Follow the Windows installation wizard At the Device Selection window select the data collector as Windows Mobile 6 1 and higher Microsurvey FieldGenius 2012 Setup Welcome to the MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will install MicroSurvey FieldGenius 2012 on vour computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard Microsurvey Fieldienius 2012 Setup Device Selection Please select your data collector Click here for online help if you are unsure which device to select Allegra cx Topcon FC 120 Topcon FC 200 a PocketPC 2003 Windows Mobile S C Topcon FC 2200 Topcon Fil 2900 Windows Mobile 6 0 Sokkia SHC2500 Windows Mobile 6 1 and higher Topcon G
7. EeinentS aid RIA ARIA RR RIA 22 Update Process stelle 22 EQUIPMENT SETUP io 0 GG ae ia 25 ROVOT SOUD oie einen beeen aoe ale Glade been 25 BaSe SetU M m 26 1 INTRODUCTION This guide provides complete step by step instructions for preparing the G4 G5 GPS for measuring work The instructions cover all the required installation tasks for the Prexiso GPS receiver Getac PS236 handheld and FieldGenius software Only the tasks required for the initial setup of a new G4 G5 system are described in this document For further information regarding the operation of the G4 G5 components please refer to the respective User Manuals The User Manual for the GPS receiver is available from the G4 G5 CD and also from the Prexiso Website at http www Prexiso com Download section The Getac PS236 User Manual is supplied on a CD packed together with the handheld The FieldGenius manual can be downloaded from the MicroSurvey website at http www microsurvey com support in the downloads section as shown below Solution MicroSurvey HELDGenius Welcome to the FieldGenius 2012 Downloads page CLOC New License Key Required Ifyou are upg rading from an older version of FieldGenius then a new license key is required Ga to the About screen Inthis screen you will see a Device ID Please make note afit and then contact your Microsurvey sales representative 1 800 668 3312 They
8. PT 9000 Onboard MicraSurvev Tracker with Standard Keypad a ESC in lower right corner _ Psion Workabout Pro 3 MicraSurvev Tracker with Custom Survey Keypad Backspace in lower right corner Leica Viva C510 C515 r MicroSurvey Tracker Xtreme E When prompted by the handheld for where to install choose Device Once the installation process is completed the FieldGenius software can be started by selecting it from the Windows Mobile Start Menu 4 4 REGISTRATION OF FIELDGENIUS When FieldGenius is started a registration window with the Device ID is displayed as shown below It is possible to use FieldGenius without registration by tapping Run Demo Mode This provides full functionality but is limited to the storage of 30 points To register your version of FieldGenius an activation key needs to be entered The displayed Device ID together with the GUID global unique identity is used to obtain the key The GUID can be found on the invoice supplied together with your G4 G5 equipment FieldGenius MicroSurvey Software Inc Copyright 2001 2011 MicroSurvey Software Version 5 0 3 0 2011 09 20 Device ID F007 4D94 83CF 6C56 Key NEL Apply Key Invalid key Please check the entered keys If the problem persists please contact your dealer for support Y Run Demo Mode X Cancel The activation key can be generated by using MicroSurvey s webportal at the link http microsurveylicense
9. ard firmware update the PDC220 serial cable is needed This cable can be ordered from Prexiso with article number 793824 In addition to the USB cable connect the PDC220 between the 5 pin Lemo port of the receiver and the serial plug on your PC Run Prexiso Assistant and select Serial Port Forwarding from the side menu Choose the COM port of your serial connection and click the Open button Switch the zu receiver off and then on again The serial connection is confirmed with the message Direct link to OEM Module OK Then exit Prexiso Assistant Prexiso Assistant Yer1 20 SIEVE File View Help D s 2t x Serial Part Setting Information Kp Module DEM Module COM COMI F al Setting I Receive _ Hex Display Please Restart the Machine I Machine Serial Number PRXG51B10003 pone ete BIOS Version 1 1 20110810 L Hardware Version PRXGS W 1 Manufacture Date 11 11 14 Brand Name PREXISO Data Link Type GC864 SATEL Senal Port Forwarding dl r Bluetooth Y ersion BLUEMOD_B20 aap Register Antenna Type PREXISOGS Direct Link to DEM Module OK Fimware Upgrade Obtain either the G4 or G5 GPS board firmware from the NovAtel website at http www novatel com support firmware software and manuals firmware software updates and extract the ZIP data onto your PC Run the included WinLoad application and choose COM Settings from the menu bar E ce WinLoad 3 Write Flash 1 Run S
10. attery compartment Note The PIN must be disabled before using the SIM card When working with the UHF radio ensure the correct frequency and protocol are set as described in section 3 5 Attach the radio antenna to the receiver plug labelled UHF The UHF radio antenna can be recognised by being longer than the GSM antenna Note that the supplied antenna is only suitable for a frequency range of 430 450 MHz When the radio is set to a frequency outside this range an applicable antenna needs to be used The following antennas can be ordered from Prexiso 639964 GAT1 Gainflex radio antenna frequency range 400 435MHz 667243 GAT2 Gainflex radio antenna frequency range 435 470MHz i m 6 2 BASE SETUP The G4 G5 equipment can also be setup as a base station for the transmission of RTK corrections as shown below GAGS Instrument cu b PBA202 battery c RIK antenna d PPC210 base pole e Connection screw f Carrier a Tribrach h Tripod I Getac PPS236 handheld Attach the supplied radio antenna to the receiver plug labelled UHF To provide space for the radio antenna the receiver should be mounted onto the 792381 ZPC210 Base Pole The required RTK output message can be configured using Prexiso Assistant or FieldGenius For long range RTK a high powered radio can be used at the base station Available from Prexiso is the 789636 Satel EASyPro 35W radio This radio is connected to the receiver and an external po
11. cript H Query Card GSM HW Res MAC Hex File Properties Platform Type Select your serial port number and the baudrate values as shown below 229 Com Port Setup Com Fort COMI Download Baudrate 115200 Connect Baudrate DK Cancel Choose File Open from the menu bar and open the HEX file that was included in the downloaded ZIP data Click the Write Flash button ci WinLoad Ci temp Prexiso 3900 hex i Ej File Settings Help Authorization Code Card Propertie PEN Enclosure ER ON f Hw Rev o MCI al write Flash temp Prexiga s 330 hex mf a T Bun Script HE Query Card t Abort ex File ULT lt tr The update process takes approximately 5 minutes WinLoad will display a completion message once the update is done The serial cable can now be unplugged Switch the receiver off and on before reconnecting to Assistant In the Information window the installed firmware version can be confirmed 24 6 EQUIPMENT SETUP 6 1 ROVER SETUP For a RTK rover the G4 G5 equipment can be setup on a pole as shown below f a G4 G5 Instrument b PBA202 battery c RIK antenna d PPC200 pole e Pole holder f Getac PPS236 handheld To use as a network rover connect the supplied GSM antenna to the receiver plug labelled GPRS A SIM card needs be inserted into the slot located in the b
12. e may need to be sourced locally to suit country specific plugs All AC voltages are supported by the adapter Insert the supplied battery into the handheld s battery compartment Charge the internal battery with the supplied adapter as shown below While charging the circled indicator on the front of the PS236 glows amber Do not disconnect from power until the indicator glows green indicating that the battery is fully charged 3 PREPARATION OF THE GPS RECEIVER 3 1 INSTALLATION OF PREXISO ASSISTANT Locate the Prexiso Assistant software from Prexiso Downloads and save to your PC Run the Prexiso Assistant msi file and follow the steps of the setup wizard to install the software An icon named Prexiso Assistant will be created onto the Windows desktop During the installation process the required device drivers are also copied onto the PC Do not start Assistant before connecting the receiver as described below 3 2 CONNECTING TO THE PC Insert a fully charged battery into the GPS receiver and switch it on Connect the supplied USB cable to the 4 pin Lemo port of the receiver at the GPRS antenna connection When connecting to the USB port of the PC the cable drivers will automatically be installed If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard starts click the Close button 3 3 RECEIVER CONNECTION WITH PREXISO ASSISTANT With the receiver connected to the PC start Assistant by selecting the icon on the Windows desktop
13. er 294 5 GPS BOARD UPDATE 5 1 REQUIREMENTS Occassionally it may be necessary to upgrade the NovAtel GPS board firmware The currently installed version can be viewed using Prexiso Assistant Once the receiver is connected with Assistant the board firmware can be seen in the Information window at the GPS Firmware Ver field example version below is 3 900 Visit Prexiso Downloads to check for the currently available firmware version If this is not the same version as installed then the receiver needs to be updated amp PRXG41B10001 Prexiso Assistant Yer1 0 DO File View Help L dh i 2g 2g f Information gi Information Title Content s DEVICE ER Setting Device Serial PRXG41B10001 i Device Model Prexiso G4 i Device Hardware Ver PRXG5 W1 1 Import Data Device BIOS Ver 1 1 20110810 Device Firmware Ver PRX120201w1 02 a Device Manufacture Date 11 11 14 5 amp Serial Port Forwarding i Device GPS Board NOWVATEL ic Device System Mode ROVER Device Current Datalink NETWORE D Register Device Power Source BATTERY Device Power Level 90 ANTENNA E 5 Firmware Upgrade Antenna Type GMEXZENITH Antenna R 0 0930 Antenna H OO 11 Antenna HL1 D OC rU Antenna HLZ 0 0110 GPS GPS Serial Bzzll300028 GPS Model MOWA TEL GPS Hardware Ver OEMYV2G 5 02 2T GPS Bios Ve 3 010 GPS Firmware Ver GPS Manufacture Date 2011 Augi24 GPS Functionality LIZGRVS Dart 5 2 UPDATE PROCESS To perform a GPS bo
14. handheld to your PC with the USB cable supplied with the PS236 as shown below The device drivers will now automatically be installed If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard starts click the Close button After the drivers are installed the Mobile Device Centre or ActiveSync will automatically start The contents of the PS236 internal memory can be seen with Windows Explorer and are defined as a drive named Portable Device 14 4 3 INSTALLATION OF FIELDGENIUS The latest version of FieldGenius can be downloaded from the MicroSurvey website at http www microsurvey com support Click on the comprehensive list of installations link at MicroSurvey Downloads Scroll down until the FieldGenius section is found Here the latest installation version and user manual of FieldGenius in English is available Click on Full Downloads and follow the described installation procedure Download the Devices Installer and save onto your PC To obtain FieldGenius in a different language search for the webpage named Translated Installations FieldGenius On this page all the available languages for FieldGenius are shown Click on the required language and save the installation file onto your PC In this case the English version of FieldGenius does not need to be installed MicroSurvey MicraSurvey Corporate Website MapScenes Corporate Website Helpdesk Support Center Support Center Knowledgebase Translated Installations FieldGenius 201
15. iver by its serial number Once a connection has been made you will be prompted for a PIN which is 1234 Model and Communi 3 7 amp Make ESOT NN Y Model G4 G5 Status Not Connected Port Bluetooth v Bluetooth Search Device PRXG41B10001 d Connect Close 20 The Link Configure panel is now displayed In the Link Device field the following choices are available None When only raw data logging Other Device When using an external radio GSM Module For network rover UHF Radio For the internal radio as base or rover Choose the required device and then tap Setup to configure the device When using the GSM Module the NTRIP parameters can be entered Once an internet connection is established a suitable mountpoint can be selected With the UHF Radio the required frequency channel can be selected On return to the Link Configure panel set a suitable Data Format that matches the mountpoint or RTK base message for example RTCM3 Link Configure Link Device GSM Module Setup Link Communication GPS Port Internal Baud Data Bits Parity 5top Bits How Data Format RTCM 3 M Station ID Any e Connect Close When everything has been configured as required tap Connect The map view is shown next and you are ready to measure For further information on using FieldGenius for GPS measurements refer to the FieldGenius instruction manual in the GPS REFERENCE chapt
16. ments the internal UHF radio must be set before use to legally allowed local frequencies as defined by local or governmental authorities Use of forbidden frequencies may lead to prosecution and penalties The following procedure defines the configuration of the internal UHF radio With the receiver connected to Assistant select Setting from the side menu Set the Working Mode as Dynamic In the Data Link field choose UHF and click the Setting button amp PRXG51B10003 Prexiso Assistant Ver1 0 DO File View Help Jl 2 9 a v ENS x Setting Jp Information Working Mode O Static Dynamic RAO Setting Dynamic Mode e O Rarer l Import Data Parameter dA Serial Port Forwarding Differential Type IRTCM3 w v record Raw Data Elevation Mask Using Glonass gR o 4 Data Link C Firmware Upgrade MMEA Output The Data Link UHF window is then displayed where up to 8 different frequencies can be set In the Channel Setting field the default channel protocol type and channel spacing can be defined The protocols for both Satel and Pacific Crest radios ia are supported Check with your country specific local authorities what frequencies and channel spacing have to be used Data Link UHF Frequency Setting Channel Setting 433 175 2 channels Channel 1 435 075 Protocol satel JAS Channel 2 434 000 Channel 3 Spacing 25 v 433 975 Channel 4 436 000 Channel 5 437 000 Channel 6 438 00
17. name The onscreen keyboard can always be accessed by double tapping on the editable field The screens that follow are used to set the default settings for this project 18 FG UE MI he rade At the Instrument Selection screen the connection to the receiver can be made Ensure that the receiver is switched on and select either GPS Rover or GPS Reference In the Instrument Profile window tap ADD and enter a name for your receiver Save the name and then tap EDIT to configure the profile Total Station GPS Rover Total Station Demo GPS Reference None GPS Demo Instrument Profile Prexiso Add Delete Edit Profiles contain equipment settings and measurement tolerances Connect the data collector to the instrument and switch the power on prior to pressing the Connect button 19 It is important to configure both Antenna Height and Model amp Communication of the Instrument Profile At the Antenna Height panel choose the Model as Prexiso G4 G5 The Measured Height is the default length of the telescopic pole 86 Model Prexiso G4 G5 Measured Height 2 000m Measure Point Bottom of antenna mount Offsets Measure Point to ARP Horz 0 0mm Measure Point to ARP Vert 0 0mm ARP to APC L1 Vert 78 1mm At the Model amp Communication panel select the Make as Prexiso and Port as Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth Search to find all available devices and choose the required rece
18. nection amp Intel R Centrino R Advanced M 6205 amp Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter ay Teredo Tunneling Pseudo Interface PT Other devices b SU Portable Devices I Ports COM amp LPT 3 4 CHECKING THE RECEIVER FIRMWARE VERSION Before using the GPS receiver it should be checked that the internal firmware is the current version Once the receiver is connected with Assistant the installed firmware can be seen in the Information window at the Device Firmware Ver field The firmware file has the format PRXyymmddVx xx bin where yymmdd is the release date and x xx is the version number for example PRX120208V1 20 bin Visit Prexiso Downloads to check for the current version of receiver firmware If this is not the same version as installed then the receiver firmware needs to be updated PRXG51B10003 Prexiso Assistant Yer1 0 BAE File View Help 8 2 Information Information Title Content DEVICE sa Setting Device Serial Device Model Device Hardware Ver Device BIOS Ver Device Firmware Ver Device Manufacture Date Device GPS Board Device System Mode Device Current Datalink Device Power Source Device Power Level ANTENNA Antenna Type Antenna R Antenna H Antenna HL1 PRXGOIBIDODS Prexisa G5 PRX GS V1 1 1 20110810 PRX111206w1 00 11 11 14 NON ATEL ROWER EXT BATTERY 1009s GM ZENITH 0 0930 HOII 0 0070 Import Data
19. put authorization code Successful _ Get authorization information QA Serial Port Forwarding Get authorization information Current model D2SR0GS50 Expriy date 0 0 0 D Register Get authorization information Successful Command send finished Current model D25R0G550 g Firmware Upgrade Expriy date 0 0 0 3 7 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Once the receiver is completely configured it can be disconnected from the PC From the Assistant menu bar select File Disconnect The USB cable can now be removed and the receiver is ready for use The receiver can be switched off by holding down the On Off button until you hear three beeps and LED s turn off I 4 PREPARATION OF THE HANDHELD 4 1 SETTING UP WINDOWS MOBILE Once the battery is fully charged or while connected to AC power press the power button of the handheld Follow the steps of the wizard to setup Windows Mobile The Windows Mobile software on the supplied Getac PS236 is only available in English language Microsoft restricts the installation of alternative languages with this operating system 4 2 CONNECTING TO THE PC If using Windows7 or Vista on your PC the Windows Mobile Device Centre needs to be installed For earlier versions of Windows install Microsoft ActiveSync Both these applications are supplied on the Getac Getting Started CD or can be downloaded from Microsoft s website After the software installation connect the
20. server com ValidateSerialNumber aspx This webportal is shown in the screenshot below At the blank serial number field enter your GUID and click Submit At the next screen enter the Device ID shown on the handheld 17 Note Make certain that the entered Device ID is correct the first time since an activation key cannot be generated again with a different ID L D fieldgenius pr es v Favorites Google Bluewin i LEO Om UBS Quotes fn jm Pager Safety Tool PY Goog e yx i g ety MicroSurvey Software Inc MicroSurvey License Maintenance System will generate one 1 password for each serial number Please make sure that the Machine ID vou enter is correct If vou enter the Machine ID mcorrectly you will not receive a new serial number Please enter the serial number value that you were supplied with when you purchased your software A valid serial number value consists of 5 groups of hexadecimal values 0 9 A F eg AAA123 BBBA567 CCCC89 D101112 EF13 If you are not sure what value to enter please contact your software supplier E The activation key will then be displayed in the password field Enter this key into the handheld at the provided fields and click Apply Key 4 5 CONNECTION TO THE GPS RECEIVER The first screen displayed when starting FieldGenius is the Project Manager Create a new project by tapping the appropriate icon and enter a project
21. wer supply with the 793829 PDC221 cable The cable needs to be connected to the 5 pin Lemo port of the receiver When other UHF radio types are used a suitable cable needs to be obtained from the radio supplier 226
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