Micronet Race Master Standalone User Guide rev02
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1. Pressing starts a three second countdown at the end of which all values are returned to their defaults The countdown can be stopped and reset cancelled by pressing again Health Chapter Status of the Race Master display The number of Micronet devices in the system is shown in the top pane The software version is shown in the bottom pane Battery level UG 9 and charge rate for the current display are shown using the a Du appropriate icons 5 A micronet www tacktick com Aati Calibration 6 Calibration Once the Race Master has been installed on the vessel and Auto Networking has been completed it is necessary to calibrate the compass It is not safe to use the Race Master for navigational purposes until calibration has been carried out correctly To compensate for deviation caused by magnetic objects on the boat it is necessary to carry out a deviation correction turn The compass reading may be set to the correct heading To begin the calibration process From the Line Bias LINE page press and hold for 2 seconds to enter Setup Press repeatedly to scroll to the Heading chapter To complete a deviation correction turn Press to scroll to the DEV parameter Press to enter Compass Calibration Mode Turn the vessel slowly keeping the speed below 4 knots and _ taking approximately 2 minutes to complete 360 degrees Keep turning the vessel until the display changes to2. t D microne EMC Conformance All Tacktick equipment is designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Tacktick equipment conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards Correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised Av Important Due to the wireless communication systems used in Micronet instruments they are only recommended for use on boats up to 18 metres 60 ft Before installing to a boat of aluminium or steel construction please contact your Tacktick dealer Like any other electronic instruments your Micronet system is designed to serve only as an aid to navigation and it remains the skippers responsibility to maintain a permanent watch and be aware of developing situations Any attempt to take a Micronet product apart will invalidate the warranty The battery may only be replaced by a person trained and approved for this purpose A micronet 1 Information 2 1 1 Key Features 2 2 Basic Operation 3 2 1 Display Information 3 2 2 Switching the System On and Off 3 2 3 Information Display Panes 3 2 4 Power Management and Battery Life 4 2 5 Sleep Mode 5 2 6 Pa Kighing 5 2 7 Keyloc 5 2 8 Audible Signals 5 2 9 Safety and Disposal 5 3 Racing Functions 6 3 1 Some Definitions and Terminology 6 3 2 Improving Race Performance with the Race Master 6 3 3 Before the Race 8 3 4 Du
3. ANE LJ ha 4 TMA Countdown time in Press to re synchronise progress to nearest full minute 8 00 www tacktick com ins ronet 3 4 Race Master A tucutick During the Race Sailing upwind Tack when headed to keep the boat sailing on the lifted tack The bar graph indicates the Wind Shift in 2 5 degree steps from a central zero Bar Graph above the centre line indicates a lift Bar Graph below the centre line indicates a header When the Wind Shift Sila page is selected Wind Shift is shown as a lifted value in the lower pane Oscillating wind pattern 1 If the wind is swinging regularly either side of the Mean Wind gt 4 L Direction MWD you should tack on headers to keep sailing a WND onthe lifted tack i e you should tack on digital or bar graph indications Permanent wind shifts These can be recognised as a constant header on one tack and a constant lift on the other tack In this situation you can adjust the Mean Wind Direction MWD as follows 1 Sail close hauled on either tack 2 If on starboard tack press If on port tack press The new Mean Wind Direction MWD is captured 3 The Mean Wind Direction MWD pop up is displayed if ee ee the value can be alas using and Sailing Downwind 7 3m Gybe to keep the bar graph low to sail on the headed tack J The bar graph displays Downwind Angle the angle of the boat z ibn from the mean downwind direct
4. System wide or local control Solar Powered 300 hrs autonomy by day 7 nights at brightest backlighting 20 nights at economy backlighting without charge Boat Speed knots kilometres per hour statute miles per hour Distance nautical miles statute miles kilometres Depth metres feet fathoms Wind Speed knots metres per second Beaufort 435g 11b 100 to 60 C 14 to 140 F 868 MHz or 916 MHz A micronet www tacktick com Warranty Information General All Tacktick products are designed and built to standards suitable for use in aharsh marine environment If the products are installed correctly and operated as described in the user guides they will provide long and reliable service For information and assistance Tacktick operates a network of international distributors Limited Warranty The warranty covers repair or replacement of parts due to faulty manufacturing The warranty period is two years from the date of purchase Tacktick specifically exclude the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Conditions e A receipt with proof of purchase date must be shown to validate any warranty claim e The warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is non transferable e Products that have been incorrectly installed or have serial numbers removed will not be covered e No compensation is payable for consequential damage caused directly or indirectly by any mal
5. 2 Racing Functions Some definitions and terminology True Wind Direction TWD the current actual direction of the wind over the water expressed as a compass heading If the boat is head to wind the TWD is the same as the heading of the boat Mean Wind Direction MWD the average of the True Wind Direction over a sufficiently long period to even out any regular periodic changes in the wind direction Tack Angle TAK the angle through which the boat turns when going from close hauled on one tack to close hauled on the other Typically this is about 90 degrees Line Bias the angle between the heading of the start line and a line at right angles to the wind Improving Race Performance with the Race Master Racing and Wind Shifts Like most things in sailing the wind does not remain constant in either strength or direction The crew tend to react naturally to gusts but find wind shifts more difficult to detect However the wind does tend to shift in regular patterns oscillating from one side of the Mean Wind Direction MWD to the other Every shift in the wind requires the boat to alter its heading in order to maintain a close hauled course A shift that allows the boat to change its heading closer to the Mean Wind Direction MWD is called a lift a shift that forces the boat to change course away from the Mean Wind Direction MWD is known as a header In an oscillating wind a boat that Mean wind direction regu
6. Mean Wind Direction MWD pop up is displayed 4 Set the desired heading using and Thao eh aA Pe Ae To set the Tack Angle TAK to a known value If you know the required Tack Angle TAK you can set it at any time as follows you do not need to be sailing 1 Follow the procedure above to display the Mean Wind Direction MWD pop up 2 Press the Tack Angle TAK pop up is displayed 3 Set the ai value using and r J420 Bb d0 wo 1 TAK gt UND gt i ick com D www tacktick co micronet Race Master 12 Aati To correct the Mean Wind Direction MWD by going head to wind For Wind Shift to work correctly you must ensure that the tack angle is captured using one of the methods described above 1 2 3 4 Go to the Wind Shift WND page Take the boat head to wind Press and hold for 2 seconds rotating lines are shown Press and hold again for 1 second the Mean Wind Direction MWD popup is displayed If necessary ad Uori the ge value i See lt pand A s m ro at www tacktick com 5 5 1 5 2 www tacktick com Setup and Calibration Setup and Calibration Organisation Setup is organised into Chapters each comprising a number of Pages Setup pages use both the top and bottom panes of the display The diagram shows the layout of the available chapters and pages For a full description
7. OFF 1 2 and 3 whilst changing the backlighting Backlighting is automatically switched off in daylight as part of the display s power saving feature and will not operate in daylight Keylock The Keylock feature protects from accidental key presses Keylock can be enabled or disabled in setup see page 15 it is disabled by default When keylock is enabled pressing a key causes the unit to give the unlock key prompt Press followed by to unlock the keys the keys will function for one minute after which the keys will automatically relock Audible Signals At stages during its operation your Race Master will beep to indicate moments of importance Power up The display will issue a single beep as it is switched on Button Press A single beep is issued each time a button is pressed A second beep is issued when a button has been held down for two seconds Timer A single beep will be issued at each minute of the countdown With 1 minute left to go a beep will sound every 10 seconds With 10 seconds to go a beep will sound every second Countdown complete will be indicated by a single burst of three beeps Safety and Disposal Your Race Master contains Manganese Lithium Dioxide batteries which should be disposed of correctly Do not dispose of any instrument in domestic waste Refer to regulations in force in your country If in doubt return the instrument to Tacktick Ltd for correct disposal F micronet 3 3 1 3
8. and Tack Angle TAK capture the Line Bias LINE and set the Race Timer TMR To set the Mean Wind Direction MWD and Tack Angle TAK in Single Button mode Go to the Wind Shift WND page Sail upwind for several minutes to determine your average close hauled heading on each tack Press and hold Rotating lines will appear on the display Steer your average close hauled course on either tack When the display shows the pop up TAC NOW tack the boat and sail your close hauled course on the other tack The rotating lines will reappear on the display hold your close hauled course until the Tack Angle TAK pop up appears The displayed value can be adjusted using and aa SL EAL AB eee To capture the Line Perpendicular and the Line Bias ele Ensure that the Mean Wind Direction MWD has been captured see the section above Go to the Line Bias LINE page Sail directly along the start line then press A pop up is displayed showing the Line Bias angle and the favoured end of the start line based on the captured Mean Wind Direction MWD When the pop up closes the bottom pane shows the Line Perpendicular the bearing at right angles to windward of the start line To check the direction of the Line Bias If the wind changes prior to the start provided you have captured the Line Perpendicular as described above you can check the Line Bias at any time as follows Go to the Line Bias LINE
9. of continuous improvement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference s that may cause undesirable operation Note the manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment eee CE 0889 Tacktick Ltd hereby declare that the Micronet Digital Display is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC UU079 GB rev02 a www tacktick com micronet
10. of each setup page refer to section 5 4 Chapters Pages aaa SS TN SS eT TF Compass Heading Compass Magnetic Heading Magnetic Chapter gt Response E Offset gt Variation gt Format Deviation d E r a a a Ss er Options Auto Key Display Demo Factory Chapter Networking Lock Contrast Mode Reset 4 d A o Health gt Display Chapter Status Setup and Calibration Operation To enter Setup Warning It is not possible to enter setup mode while the Race Timer TMR or Wind Shift WND page is visible Scroll to the Line Bias Line page in order to enter setup From the Line Bias LINE page press and hold 3 the first chapter title page is displayed To change the active chapter Press repeatedly until the desired chapter title page is displayed At the end of the chapter cycle the display returns to the first chapter title page If you are currently on a chapter parameter page you must return to the chapter title page before you can move to a new chapter To access the setup pages Use to scroll through the pages returns to the previous page F micronet 5 3 Editing Setup Data Parameter values may be one of three types A user editable numeric value for example the magnetic variation may have the value 03 degrees To edit a numeric parameter value Press The value data will begin to flash Use and to adjust the value Press ag
11. page Steer the boat towards the eye of the wind until the Heading in the upper pane matches the Line Perpendicular in the lower pane 8 A i m ro at www tacktick com A tecutick Racing Functions oN B inw lf the wind is coming from the starboard side the line is starboard biased If the wind is coming from the port side the line is port biased To set the Start Timer Go to the Race Timer TMR page Press for 1 second the last start countdown value is shown flashing If required adjust the countdown value using and Press to exit edit mode and prepare for countdown At the first gun press to start the countdown The timer will sound a single beep at the end of each minute During the last minute the timer will sound a beep every ten seconds During the final ten seconds the timer will beep every second START will be indicated by a triple beep At the end of the countdown the Wind Shift WND page is displayed The timer will count the elapsed time in the background until stopped by scrolling to the Race Timer TMR page and pressing for two seconds To adjust the Timer At any time during the countdown press to resynchronise the countdown to the nearest minute Press and hold for 1 Select the desired Press and hold for 1 Ready to start second to enter countdown time second to store the countdown timer setup countdown time
12. show a value usually about 1 25 turns Note f the rate of turn of the vessel is too fast the display will show FAST TRN It is not necessary to abandon the turn at this stage but do lessen the rate of turn by reducing speed or widening the turning circle Press to exit Compass Calibration Mode Then to align the heading Using a hand bearing compass or an external fixed compass steer the vessel on a known heading Warning Only use an external fixed compass as a known heading if you are certain it has been checked and compensated Press repeatedly to scroll to the Compass Offset page e o Press to enter Edit Mode Hdg Press or to change the displayed heading in small text to the known correct value The display shows the offset entered H d Q Press to exit Edit Mode 0 Press and hold to exit Setup and return to normal operation A355 i www tacktick com F micronet 7 A 18 Installation Warning The Race Master must be mounted within 20 degrees of the vertical to permit correct functioning of the integrated compass sensor Ideally the display should be mounted at or below eye height if this is not possible it may be necessary to adjust the display contrast to optimise visibility see page 16 Select a mounting location that is as far as possible from magnetic objects that might interfere with the compass sensor Attach the Cradle to a suitable bracket or b
13. ain to set the new value A list of options for example the heading response parameter may have the values SLO mED or FASt To select a parameter option from a list Press The parameter option will begin to flash Use and to select the option required Press again to set the new option A toggle between two alternative options for example the keylock parameter can be either ON or OFF To pil between alternate parameter settings Press The setting will toggle between the options 5 4 Setup Paranicter Descriptions In the descriptions below system default values are shown in bold text Compass Chapter Heading Response lt gt Sets the update period of the compass display H Hdg q Auto automatic SLO slow mED medium FASt fast Compass Offset Aligns the displayed heading with the actual magnetic heading of the boat see page 17 for the calibration process The live heading is shown on the lower line of the bottom pane with the applied offset on the upper line shown as degrees 0 a tO 180 14 A TEN micronet www tacktick com Magnetic Variation Allows manual entry of local magnetic variation A value between W90 degrees and E90 degrees Heading Format The system can be configured to show heading information in either MAG Magnetic or TRU True format Magnetic Variation must be set to enable True display format see section above A True Heading is indic
14. ated by the TRUE icon in the upper pane the absence of this icon indicates a Magnetic heading Magnetic Deviation However carefully the Compass Transducer is positioned there is always the possibility of errors being introduced by the vessel and equipment To remove errors it is necessary to Swing the compass by turning the boat slowly until the system can optimize 1 a the readings Once the correction has been completed the deviation correction value will be displayed See page 17 for the calibration process On entry the top pane shows the maximum deviation applied dashes if the compass has not been swung Options Chapter Auto Networking Adds display units or transducers to the Micronet network For information on the Auto Networking function refer to the Race Master Sytem user guide which can be obtained from the Tacktick web site at www tacktick com men UEL e NIH gt Key Lock Press to toggle between keylock OFF and On www tacktick com A micronet Race 16 aster A tucnti Display Contrast Adjusts the viewing angle of the LCD display to improve visibility under varied mounting possibilities Available values are 1 7 default 4 Demonstration Mode Allows the display to show information for demonstration purposes only The Race Master will return to default OFF on power down Factory Reset Returns all the calibration setting to the factory default values
15. function of Tacktick products e Tacktick is not liable for any personal damage caused as a consequence of using its equipment e Tacktick its distributors or dealers are not liable for charges arising from sea trials installation surveys or visits to the boat to attend to the product whether under warranty or not e Tacktick reserves the right to replace any products deemed faulty within the warranty period with the nearest equivalent e The terms and conditions of this warranty do not affect your statutory rights Claims Procedure Product should be returned to the national distributor or one of its appointed dealers in the country where it was originally purchased Valid claims will then be serviced and returned to the sender free of charge Distributors reserve the right to charge for exceptional or express Carriage if requested www tacktick com 21 F micronet Alternatively if the product is being used away from the country of purchase it may be returned to the national distributor or one of its approved dealers in the country where it is being used In this case valid claims will cover parts only Labour handling costs and return shipping will be invoiced to the sender Disclaimer Tacktick products should only be considered an aid to navigation and common sense must be applied at all time when navigating at sea Tacktick reserves the right to change product specification without notice to comply with its policy
16. ion in 2 5 degree steps from 0 to 50 degrees from zero at the bottom of the display For example at 45 degrees the bar graph is almost full length and the boat is sailing at 45 degrees from the mean downwind direction When the Wind Shift WND page is selected Downwind Angle is shown on the numeric display and the direction is shown by Port or Stbd e g the example shows that the boat is sailing 20 degrees to starboard of the mean down wind direction 10 A m ronat www tacktick com 4 Advanced Operation To set the Mean Wind Direction MWD and Tack Angle TAK by sailing closehauled 1 Go to the Wind Shift WND page 2 Sail upwind for several minutes to determine your average close hauled heading on each tack 3 Steer your average close hauled heading on either tack 4 Press the display will beep twice and TAC NOW will show for two seconds 5 Tack and sail your average close hauled heading on the new tack 6 Press 9 again the display will beep three times and the Tack Angle TAK pop up will be displayed The Tack Angle TAK can be adjusted using and Tat WND CE NOWS Us TAK HAKE H To set the Mean Wind Direction MWD to a known value If you know the required Mean Wind Direction MWD you can set it at any time as follows you do not need to be sailing 1 Go to the Wind Shift WND page 2 Press and hold for 2 seconds rotating lines are shown 3 Press the
17. larly tacks when headed will spend more of its time sailing a lifted course and will sail a shorter distance to the windward mark than a boat that regularly sails a headed course This gives the boat sailing in the lifts a considerable advantage In the diagram the boat on the right sails a shorter course by tacking when headed and thereby sailing mostly in lifts with Atanti The opposite is true sailing down wind A boat that gybes to sail in the headers will sail a shorter course to the leeward mark than a boat that sails a lifted course A micronet www tacktick com A tecutick Racing Functions Optimise wind shifts Your Race Master is the ultimate wind shift indicator giving you precise clear numerical and graphical readouts Before the race you program the Mean Wind Direction MWD and the Tack Angle TAK into the Race Master see section 3 3 During the race you get an instant visual display of Your heading as a large stable digital number the upper display How far you are sailing above or below the mean close hauled heading lifted or headed as a precise digital number the lower display How far you are lifted or headed in bar graph format for instant visual impact the vertical bar graph Race Master gives you this critical information when you are sailing both upwind AND downwind You sail your boat for maximum speed to windward using the Race Master to identify the headers and lifts t
18. n the display if this flashes the battery must be re charged Leave the unit in bright sunlight for 12 hours minimum to recharge the battery The backlighting turns itself off or will not turn on a The unit is in daylight The Race Master automatically turns off the backlight when daylight is detected to save battery power b The battery power is insufficient to operate backlighting Check the battery status and recharge the battery if required by placing the unit in bright sunlight The heading displayed does not agree with the expected heading Ensure that the Race Master is mounted correctly it must be mounted within 20 degrees of the vertical There may be magnetic objects within 70cm 2 ft of the Race Master Remove magnetic objects or carry out the compass calibration procedure see section 17 The Bar Graph does not correctly indicate headers lifts The Race Master has not been setup correctly Ensure that Mean Wind Direction MWD and Tack Angle TA have been setup see section 3 3 and section 4 The Race Master rattles and or splashes when shaken This is normal The fluxgate compass is gimballed in a fluid filled container to ensure it is not affected by the boats movement in the water A 19 micronet Race Master Specifications 20 Height of digits Backlighting Power Units of display Weight Operating Temp Frequency A tactic 27mm upper pane 18mm lower pane 3 levels with daylight shutoff
19. o help you decide when to tack Timing your tacks and gybes is absolutely critical to winning races and Race Master shows you the wind shifts more clearly than ever before Racing and Start Line Bias If the starting line is laid at exactly right angles to the wind the distance sailed to the windward mark is the same wherever the boat starts on the start line If the start line is not laid at exactly tne ar Moan Wing ninety degrees to the wind there is 348 deg 1 Y od a favoured end to the line a boat C ae that starts at the favoured end starts upwind and therefore ahead Theoretical Unbiased Line of a boat starting at the other end 270 deg of the line The angle between the actual line heading and the theoretical line at right angles to the wind is called the Line Bias the larger the bias angle the Actual biased Line 12 deg stbd bias n i Bias Angle 12 deg l greater the advantage to be 258 deg i gained from starting at the A favoured end of the line a The diagram right shows the relationship between these values Optimise your start with the Race Master Your Race Master has the ability to capture the Line Perpendicular the heading at right angles to windward of the start line and to display the Line Bias angle and the favoured end of the line j A www tacktick com fais vont Race Master A tucutick 3 3 Before the Race Programme the Mean Wind Direction MWD
20. ring the Race 10 4 Advanced Operation 11 5 Setup and Calibration 13 5 1 Setup and Calibration Organisation 13 5 2 Setup and calibration Operation 13 5 3 Editing Setup Data 14 5 4 Setup Parameter Descriptions 14 6 Calibration 17 7 Installation 18 8 Maintenance and Fault Finding 19 8 1 Care and Maintenance 19 8 2 Fault Finding 19 Specifications 20 Warranty Information 21 F micronet Race Master A teucutick Introduction Key Features Your Race Master provides a unique combination of features Viewable from both sides of the boat Two LCD displays mounted at an angle to permit viewing from either side of the boat Solar Power The Race Master is powered for life by the environment Although feature packed and highly visible in all conditions current demand is so low and the supply so efficient that the solar powered display is self sufficient Integrated Heading Sensor The Race Master is a powerful racing compass with functions for Race Timer Wind Shift and Line Bias Bar Graph display Both screens of the Micronet Race Master incorporate a bar graph to permit analogue display of Wind Shift Speed Trim or Depth Remote control capability By purchasing an optional Tacktick Remote Display you can control your Race Master from any location in the boat A a iinronet www tacktick com Aati Basic Operation 2 Basic Operation 2 1 Display Information Buttons Top Pane Bar Graph Ham 3 pean Bot
21. ther charging we ee Je Battery is low but maintaining it s level Battery is charged but is not charging Battery is low with no charging It is recommended that the instrument be left in daylight for se some time for the battery to DONY Power recover A fully discharged battery will recharge in approximately 12 hours of direct bright sunlight If using the Race Master at night power usage can be reduced dramatically by switching the Backlighting to level 1 Note f the internal battery is fully charged then it does not matter how much the display is subjected to bright sunlight no further charging is required and the Charge Rate Indicator will remain low If the display is to be stored for a long period before next use e g over winter ensure that the battery is fully charged before storage Warning Artificial light WILL NOT recharge the battery Placing your Race Master close to an artificial light will seriously damage the display Only recharge in natural daylight A micronet www tacktick com A tecutick Basic Operation 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 www tacktick com Sleep Mode If there is no change in heading registered on the system for a period of ten minutes your Race Master will switch off to conserve power Backlighting At any stage of the display s operation press and hold for 2 seconds to access the lighting control Pressing and will scroll through the options
22. tom Pane Battery Status Battery Charge 2 2 Switching the System On and Off To switch your Race Master on or off press for 2 seconds Switch on Switch off BYE 2 3 Information Display Panes Top Pane Heading is permanently displayed in the top pane NUN os 0s Bottom Pane There are three Functions The button scrolls through the Functions See sections 3 and 4 for operating details m p Race Timer TMR a countdown timer and elapsed time BES clock TMR m Wind Shift WND which displays wind shift information while d J sailing close hauled and the angle of the boat from the mean Fe downwind direction while sailing downwind eS Line Bias LiNE for detecting the favoured end of the starting q line D micronet 2 4 Power Management and Battery Life What makes your Race Master possible is Tacktick s revolutionary approach to power management By reducing the amount of power being used by the electronics and maximizing the potential of the sun to provide power the Race Master is capable of virtually perpetual operation Power status is indicated by two icons on the display Battery Level E and Charge Rate pP Used together these icons will show the condition of the power supply Bright Sunny Day pa Battery is charged and being wy topped up by the sun see Note Battery is low and being charged TINS by the sun Overcast Day ee Battery is charged and requires no i fur
23. ulkhead using the bolts or screws supplied Take care to ensure the plane of the cradle is at right angles to the centreline of the vessel minor mis alignment may be corrected by following the Calibration process see page 17 See the Tacktick website www tacktick com for details of the mounting bracket options available for the Race Master ae www tacktick com D micronet A tacutick Maintenance and Fault Finding 8 8 1 8 2 www tacktick com Maintenance and Fault Finding Care and Maintenance All Micronet products are totally sealed against water and are not serviceable Any attempt to take a Micronet product apart will invalidate the warranty The battery may only be replaced by a person trained and approved for this purpose To clean use only a damp soft cloth No detergents solvents or abrasives should be used To avoid damaging a Micronet display unit we recommend storing in the supplied soft pack when not in use If the displays are to be stored for a long period before next use e g over winter ensure that the batteries are fully charged before storage Fault Finding The Race Master turns itself off a The vessel is ashore or moored on a constant heading The Race Master will switch off if there is no change of heading for ten minutes in order to save battery power Switch the unit back on and ensure movement every ten minutes b The battery level on the Race Master is low Check the battery icon o
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