FlashRunner FR03 User's Manual
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1. ne Value Parameter Condition Min Typ Max CONTROL Connector VA input low voltage on line START 0 3V 1 75V Vin input high voltage on line START 3 25V SEE Vo output low voltage on lines BUSY FAIL PASS Io 10mA OV 0 8V Von output high voltage on lines BUSY FAIL lon 10mA 4 2V 5V PASS ISP Connector VA input low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as digital lines 0 3Vproco Vin input high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as digital lines 0 7Vproco VPROGO VoL output low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 0 36V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 3V lo 12mA Von output high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 2 56V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 3V lon 12mA Vo output low voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 0 36V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 5 5V lo 24mA Von output high voltage on lines DIO 6 2 Configured as digital lines 4 86V DIO 1 0 CLKOUT Vproco 5 5V lon 24mA lon Current source on lines DIO 6 2 DIO 1 0 Configured as input with 3 4mA active pull ups DIO AO 1 0 voltage Configured as analog output 3V 14 5V DIO AO 1 0 IO current sink and source Configured as analog output 40mA lou current source on lines DIO AO 1 0 Configured as analog lines 5 5mA with active pull ups VPROGO line outpu2. Pin Signal Name Description 1 DIO0 AO0 Digital input output 0 or analog output 0 2 DIO1 AO1 Digital input output 1 or analog output 1 amp VPROGO Programmable voltage 0 max 5 5V 500mA 4 VPROGO Programmable voltage 0 max 5 5V 500mA 5 DIO2 Digital input output 2 6 DIO3 Digital input output 3 T DIO4 Digital input output 4 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground 10 DIO5 Digital input output 5 11 DIO6 Digital input output 6 12 GND Ground 13 CLKOUT Clock output 14 GND Ground 15 GND Ground 3 3 Control Connector The CONTROL connector is used by FlashRunner for integration with an automatic programming testing equipment START 1 2 BUSY PASS 3 4 FAIL GND 5 6 GND CONTROL Connector Figure 3 2 Control Connector 25 Connectors Table 3 2 Control Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Description 1 START START input active low 2 BUSY BUSY output push pull active low 3 PASS PASS output push pull active low 4 FAIL FAIL output push pull active low 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 3 4 RS 232 Connector The RS 232 D Sub connector can be used to communicate with a host system NC 1 TX_RS232 2 RX 232 3 NC 4 GND 5 1uF c RS 232 SE GND Connector Figure 3 3 RS 232 Connector 26 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Table 3 3 RS 232 Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Descrip
3. Supports most ISP protocols BDM JTAG SPI I2C MON ICC SCI etc Flexible fully configurable Compact and robust design for production environments Data integrity guaranteed every data transfer to from the host system or Secure Digital card is CRC tagged 1 1 2 Hardware Features 7 5V DC power supply input Five digital I O lines Two digital I O or analog output lines One programmable output voltage 0 to 5 5V 0 5A One programmable clock output Secure Digital memory card up to 2 GB I O protection One command inputs START Three status outputs FAIL PASS BUSY RS 232 channel 1 1 3 Software Features Fully autonomous standalone mode thanks to its SD memory card Controllable by any host system through a terminal utility and simple ASCII protocol One hardware selectable project script Unlimited software selectable projects scripts Erase blank check program read verify oscillator trimming etc 12 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 1 2 Package Checklist The FlashRunner FRO3 package includes the following items FlashRunner FRO3 unit including an SD card already pre installed with the programming algorithm you specified at the time of purchase Serial cable for connection to the host PC FlashRunner System Software CD ROM containing the FlashRunner Control Panel utility and the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual in PDF format This user s manual
4. Interface FlashRunner with your test programming equipment Connect FlashRunner to the host system Power up FlashRunner Send FlashRunner commands via the FlashRunner Control Panel utility Oo Nise 2 3 1 Interfacing FlashRunner with Your Test Programming Equipment FlashRunner FRO3 connects to your target board through signals grouped in the ISP connector The specific ISP signals that must be routed from FlashRunner FRO3 to your target board depend on the specific target device Typical connections for all the device families supported by FlashRunner are shown in the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual Additional control signals START BUSY PASS FAIL are grouped in the CONTROL connector and can be used if you want your test programming equipment to control FlashRunner through these lines 16 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 2 3 2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host System FlashRunner FRO3 connects to the host system via RS 232 2 3 3 Powering Up FlashRunner Power up FlashRunner by connecting the output of a 7 5V power supply not included to the POWER barrel connector FlashRunner accepts any DC voltage between 6 5V and 9V 2 4 Step by Step Tutorial Sending Commands to FlashRunner After setting up the hardware you are ready to send commands to the instrument The following steps will guide you through the process of launching your first FlashRunner commands using the provided FlashRunner Con
5. Warranty card 1 3 Hardware Overview The figure below illustrates where the various FlashRunner FRO3 connectors and controls are located POWER RS 232 Connector Connector AS SN High Performance Standalone In Systerg Power and POWER Instrument gt Status LEDs SEUS lt SD Card Programming y Status LEDs amp SofTec Microsystems E START CONTROL ISP Push Button Connector Connector Figure 1 2 Hardware Overview 13 Overview 1 4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses FlashRunner FRO3 comes already preinstalled with programming algorithms and relative programming licenses for the silicon manufacturer you specified at the moment of purchase While you can t install new licenses the programming algorithms can be updated if new versions become available Programming algorithms and license files are stored in the SD card see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual for more information contents of the FlashRunner FRO3 SD card are not readable by a PC O Note FlashRunner FRO3 uses a proprietary file system The 1 5 Upgrading the Firmware The FlashRunner firmware can be easily upgraded using the provided Control Panel utility For more information please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 14 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 2 System Setup 2 1 Overview Note the example shows how to set up the system for programmi
6. 10ms trise on line VPROGO Vproco 0 3 3V Load 220 10mF see figure 4 1a 15ms Vproco 0 5 5V Load 220 10mF see figure 4 1a 20ms 3 Vproco 1 8 0V 300ms 5 trac on line VPROGO Vproco 3 3 0V Load 10mF see figure 4 1b 350ms Vproco 5 5 0V 350ms CLKOUT frequency OMHz 50MHz Fe A Figure 4 1 Load Conditions 31 Technical Specifications 4 4 Physical and Environmental Specifications Table 4 5 Physical and Environmental Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions 89 x 65 x 35 mm Weight 135 g ISP connector type 15 pin D Sub female CONTROL connector type 6 pin 2 54mm pitch dual row boxed header male RS 232 connector type 9 pin D Sub female POWER connector type Barrel connector 2 1mm central pin Operating temperature 0 50 C Operating humidity 90 max without condensation Storage temperature 0 70 C Storage humidity 90 max without condensation
7. EA SHRUOUNN RR High Performance Standalone In System Programmer FRO3 User s Manual ec Ss SHE osy sie C SofTec Microsystems FlashRunner FRO3 High Performance Standalone In System Programmer User s Manual Revision 1 1 June 2008 E Sof Tec 4 Microsystems Copyright 2008 SMH Technologies DC10027 We want your feedback SMH Technologies is always on the lookout for new ways to improve its Products and Services For this reason feedback comments suggestions or criticisms however small are always welcome Our policy is to comply with all applicable worldwide safety and EMC EMI regulations Our products are certified to comply to the European New Approach Directives and the CE mark is applied on all our products This product as shipped from the factory has been verified to meet with requirements FCC as a CLASS A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate prevention measures Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default as shipped may effect its performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity If such interference is detected suitable mitigating measures should be taken SMH Technologies E mail general information info smh tech com E mail technical support support smh tech com Web http www smh t
8. Settings Model Flash Runner serial version y Send Scripts Pott Baud rate bps Send Algorithms Send Licenses Get Log Disconnect Format SD Card Communication History TPCMD BLANKCHECK F EEOO 4608 e Clear gt TPCMD PROGRAM F EEOO EEOO 4608 gt TPCMD VERIFY F S EE00 EE00 4608 gt TPEND gt Send Cmd Figure 2 5 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Programmed 8 Weare now done with programming the target device Click the Disconnect button to free the serial port resource For detailed information on all of the FlashRunner commands and their syntax including specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual included in PDF format in the FlashRunner CD ROM Programming can be automated by creating scripts Scripts are text files stored in the SD card which contain a sequence of FlashRunner commands See the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual for more information about scripts 22 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 3 Connectors 3 1 Overview FlashRunner FRO3 connects to your programming testing system through two connectors the ISP D Sub connector groups ISP signals and the CONTROL header connector groups control signals The RS 232 connector allows FlashRunner to be set up and controlled by a host system FlashR
9. appear 20 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Sending em File Protocot modem v Bytes sent Exit Transfer progress Figure 2 4 FlashRunner Control Panel File Transfer Click the to browse for the image file to be set then click Start to begin the transfer The file will be saved to the FlashRunner SD card in the BINARIES folder We are now ready to start the actual programming part Send the following commands TPSETSRC FILE DEMO FRB TPSTART TPCMD SETPWD CONST SFF SFF SFF FF FF FF FF SFF TPCMD MASSERASE F TPCMD BLANKCHECK F EEOO 4608 TPCMD PROGRAM F EE00 EE00 4608 TPCMD VERIFY F S EEOO EEOO 4608 TPEND The data to be programmed is taken from the image file starting at EE00 offset from the beginning of the file is programmed to the target microcontroller starting from the location EE00 and is 4608 bytes long The TPSETSRC command specifies the source file for the TPCMD PROGRAM and TPCMD VERIFY commands that come next All the actual programming operations are sent between a TPSTART and TPEND command The TPCMD SETPWD command sets the security bytes needed to perform subsequent operations After sending these commands the Control Panel will look like the figure below 21 System Setup W FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 a Image File Create FlashRunner Binary Format FRB Send FlashRunner Binaries Communication
10. ech com Important SMH Technologies reserves the right to make improvements to FlashRunner its documentation and software routines without notice Information in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However SMH Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of rights of third parties which may result from its use SMH TECHNOLOGIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF DATA PROFITS USE OF PRODUCTS OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Trademarks SMH Technologies is the licensee of the SofTec Microsystems trademark All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Written by Paolo Xausa FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Contents 0 Before Starting 9 0 1 Important Notice to Users 9 0 2 Safety 9 0 3 Getting Technical Support 10 0 4 Additional Documentation 10 1 Overview 11 1 1 What is FlashRunner FRO3 11 1 1 1 General Features 12 1 1 2 Hardware Features 12 1 1 3 Software Features 12 1 2 Package Checklist 13 1 3 Hardware Overview 13 1 4 Programming Algorithms and Licenses 14 1 5 Upgrading the Firmware 14 2 System Setup 15 2 1 Overview 15 2 2 Software Setup 15 2 3 Hardware Setup 16 2 3 1 Interfacing FlashRunner with Your Test Programming Equipment 16 2 3 2 Connecting FlashRunner to the Host System 17 2 3 3 Powering Up FlashRunner 17 24 Step by Step Tutorial Sending Commands
11. ies with the PONG gt string In the edit box below the communication history type the following commands each followed by Return TCSETDEV FREESCALE MC68HC9080Y4 HC08 TCSETPAR FOSC 16000000 TCSETPAR FDIV 4 TCSETPAR VDD 5000 These commands set respectively the target microcontroller the oscillator frequency the internal divisor and the VDD voltage In this example we used a 16 MHz oscillator the internal divisor for MC68HC908QY4 devices is fixed to 4 and the VDD is 5 V 18 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual FlashRunner will respond to each command with the gt string indicating that the command has been successfully executed After sending these commands the Control Panel will look like the figure below W FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 Y Image File FL ASHFRUNN Create FlashRunner Binary Format FRB Hig man stem Pr rer Send FlashRunner Binaries Communication Settings HS z Send Scripts Port E Send Algorithms Baud rate bps E Send Licenses Get Log Disconnect Format SD Card Communication History TCSETDEV FREESCALE MC68HC908QY4 HCOS Clear gt TCSETPAR FOSC 16000000 gt TCSETPAR FDIV 4 gt TCSETPAR VDD 5000 gt Send Cmd Figure 2 2 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Configured When working with Freescale HC08 devices FlashRunner requires you to specify the Reset power up and power do
12. ific problems or meet specific needs To get in touch with SMH Technologies please refer to the contact information below Phone 39 0434 421111 Fax 39 0434 639021 Technical Support support smh tech com 0 4 Additional Documentation This user s manual provides information about how to setup FlashRunner FRO3 and its hardware characteristics For information about FlashRunner commands and their syntax including specific commands for specific family of microcontrollers please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual included in PDF format in the FlashRunner CD ROM 10 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 1 Overview 1 1 What is FlashRunner FR03 FlashRunner FRO3 is a high performance standalone In System Programmer specific for Flash based microcontrollers and serial memories FlashRunner FRO3 is targeted at production environments easily interfaces to your programming system or Automatic Test Equipment ATE and can work either in full standalone mode or controlled by a host system i In als wi apetito 4 power STATUS e o gt SE osy sien Figure 1 1 FlashRunner FR03 11 Overview 1 1 1 General Features Fastest programming algorithms as fast as target device s memory technology limit approved by silicon manufacturers Easy ATE integration Standalone operations projects and code images stored on a memory card Also controllable by any host system via RS 232
13. ms website www softecmicro com may contain an updated version of this user s manual Please check before continuing reading this documentation 0 1 Important Notice to Users While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this document SMH Technologies assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this document its updates supplements or special editions whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence accidents or any other cause 0 2 Safety FlashRunner is a low voltage device However when integrating it inside an automatic test equipment or when interfacing it with other systems take all precautions in order to avoid electrical shocks due to for example different ground references Make all connections to the target system before applying power to the instrument To protect FlashRunner against electrostatic discharge ESD always connect yourself to earth e g via wrist straps when handling the instrument Always store FlashRunner inside an antistatic bag when not in use Before Starting 0 3 Getting Technical Support SMH Technologies is continuously working to improve FlashRunner firmware and to release programming algorithms for new devices SMH Technologies offers a fast and knowledgeable technical support to all of its customers and is always available to solve spec
14. ng a Freescale MC68HC908Q Y4 microcontroller For how to connect to other target devices please refer to the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual This chapter will explain how to set up FlashRunner FRO3 for the first time Although FlashRunner is typically used for standalone operations Standalone mode the examples in this chapter will use the host system to send commands to FlashRunner Host mode When moving FlashRunner to the production environment you can take full advantage of the instrument s SD card to make the instrument work without being controlled by the host system For more information about Standalone mode and Host mode see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual 2 2 Software Setup The FlashRunner system software setup installs all of the required components to your hard drive These components include The FlashRunner Control Panel utility Script examples Documentation in PDF format To install the FlashRunner system software 15 System Setup Insert the System Software CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive A startup window will automatically appear Choose Install Instrument Software from the main menu Follow the on screen instructions Note to install the FlashRunner system software on Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must log in as Administrator 2 3 Hardware Setup To set up FlashRunner FRO3 you must follow the steps below in the indicated order
15. t voltage 1 6V 5 5V VPROGO current source 500mA RS 232 Connector Vi input low voltage on line RX_RS232 1 2V Vin input high voltage on line RX_RS232 2 4V Vox output low voltage on line TX_RS232 Rioap 3KQ 5V Von output high voltage on line TX_RS232 Rioap 3KQ 5V POWER Connector POWER line input voltage 6 5V 7 5V 9V POWER line consumption 1 5A FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 4 3 AC Characteristics The following table summarizes AC characteristics for ISP lines on the ISP connector Table 4 3 AC Characteristics Er Value Parameter Condition Min Typ Max trise on lines DIO 6 2 Vproco 1 8V 40ns DIO 1 0 CLKOUT when Wo a ay Load 4700 100pF configured as digital output Vproco 3 3V see figure 4 1a 30ns push pull Veroco 5V 25ns trau on lines DIO 6 2 Vproco 1 8V 35ns DIO 1 0 CLKOUT when Load 4700 100pF configured as digital output Vproco 3 3V see figure 4 1a amp Bains push pull Vproco 5V E 25ns Vout 3V 7us trise On lines DIO AO 1 0 a a Load 4 7KQ 100pF 3 Aus 3 configured as analog output een see figure 4 1a H Vout 14 5V 12us Vout 3V 8us tra on lines DIO AO 1 0 5 configured as analog output Vour 12V Load 100pF see figure 4 1b 20us Vout 14 5V 30ys Vproco 0 1 8V Load 150 10mF see figure 4 1a
16. tion 1 NC Not connected 2 TX_RS232 TX output RS 232 levels 3 RX_RS232 RX input RS 232 levels 4 NC Not connected 5 GND Ground 6 NC Not connected 7 NC Not connected 8 NC Not connected 9 NC Not connected 3 5 Power Connector FlashRunner is powered by an external power supply through the POWER connector The POWER connector 2 1 mm pin and sleeve plug with positive in the center and sleeve as ground accepts any DC voltage between 6 5V and 9V GND 6 5V 9V DC POWER Connector Figure 3 4 Power Connector 27 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 4 Technical Specifications 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Value CONTROL Connector Maximum input voltage on line START 0 3V to 6V Maximum current on lines BUSY PASS FAIL 25mA to 25mA ISP Connector Maximum input voltage on lines DIO AO 1 0 DIO 6 2 CLKOUT 1V to 7V Maximum current on lines DIO AO 1 0 DIO 6 2 CLKOUT 50mA Maximum current on line VPROGO 500mA RS 232 Connector Maximum input voltage on line RX_RS232 25V to 25V Maximum current on line TX_RS232 60mA POWER Connector Maximum supply voltage 20V to 12V 29 Technical Specifications 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range Table 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range
17. to FlashRunner 17 Contents 3 Connectors 23 3 1 Overview 23 3 2 ISP Connector 23 3 3 Control Connector 25 3 4 RS 232 Connector 26 3 5 Power Connector 27 4 Technical Specifications 29 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 29 42 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 30 4 3 AC Characteristics 31 44 Physical and Environmental Specifications 32 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Index of Figures Figure 1 1 FlashRunner FRO3 11 Figure 1 2 Hardware Overview 13 Figure 2 1 FlashRunner Control Panel Communication Settings 18 Figure 2 2 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Configured 19 Figure 2 3 FlashRunner Control Panel Binary File Conversion 20 Figure 2 4 FlashRunner Control Panel File Transfer 21 Figure 2 5 FlashRunner Control Panel Target Device Programmed 22 Figure 3 1 ISP Connector 24 Figure 3 2 Control Connector 25 Figure 3 3 RS 232 Connector 26 Figure 3 4 Power Connector 27 Figure 4 1 Load Conditions 31 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Index of Tables Table 3 1 ISP Connector Signals 25 Table 3 2 Control Connector Signals 26 Table 3 3 RS 232 Connector Signals 27 Table 4 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 29 Table 4 2 DC Characteristics and Functional Operating Range 30 Table 4 3 AC Characteristics 31 Table 4 5 Physical and Environmental Specifications 32 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual 0 Before Starting Note the FlashRunner System Software CD ROM and or SofTec Microsyste
18. trol Panel utility For detailed information about the FlashRunner Control Panel utility see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual Note the following steps show how to program a Freescale MC68HC908QY4 microcontroller and the details are therefore specific for that microcontroller However the procedures shown are general and will allow you get a feel of how FlashRunner works 1 Launch the FlashRunner Control Panel utility Select Start gt Programs gt SofTec Microsystems gt FlashRunner gt Control Panel The Control Panel utility will open To establish a connection with FlashRunner on the Communication Settings section select FlashRunner serial version and specify the COM port you are using and the baud rate by default FlashRunner communicates at 115200 bps 17 System Setup E FlashRunner Control Panel v 1 0 m Image File Create FlashRunner Binary Format FRB Communication Settings Model Flash Runner serial version Port COM1 Baud rate bps 11520 y Restore Defaults Connect Update Firmware Communication History s Figure 2 1 FlashRunner Control Panel Communication Settings Click the Connect button On the Communication History section note the commands that have been sent and received In this case the SPING command is automatically sent to FlashRunner which repl
19. unner is powered through the POWER connector Warning the ISP CONTROL RS 232 and POWER connectors share the same ground reference Care must be taken when a host PC or ATE equipment with a ground reference different from the target board s is connected to the CONTROL and or RS 232 connectors 3 2 ISP Connector The ISP connector groups the signals needed to program the target device This connector groups several input output lines both digital and analog that are automatically configured by FlashRunner depending on the specific target device to be programmed see the FlashRunner Programmer s Manual to learn how to connect these lines to your specific target device Warning in order to avoid undesired current loops between the FlashRunner power supply and the target board a power supply with a floating output ground not referenced to the earth potential should be used 23 Connectors Note when FlashRunner is powered off ISP signals are not HiZ As a result ISP signals have a low impedance that could be intrusive when other tools perform in circuit testing on the target board DIO0 A00 GND DIO1 AO1 DIO5 VPROGO DIO6 VPROGO GND DIO2 CLKOUT DIO3 GND DIO4 GND GND 1uF am ISP ab Connector Figure 3 1 ISP Connector 24 FlashRunner FRO3 User s Manual Table 3 1 ISP Connector Signals
20. wn times in milliseconds Send the following two commands TCSETPAR PWDOWN 10 TCSETPAR PWUP 10 After specifying up the target device settings we are ready to transfer to FlashRunner the binary image to be programmed into the target device FlashRunner accepts only image files in a frb FlashRunner Binary format To convert your binary Intel Hex or S19 image file to the 19 System Setup FlashRunner format click the Create FlashRunner Binary Format button The following dialog box will appear reate FlashRunner Binary Formal Create FlashRi Binary Format CS Input Ok ate LES Cancel Format y Offset 00000000 Output will be created in the local BINARIES folder Filename frb Unused Bytes Don t Care C 00h FFh C User ai IV Show the FRB report after conversion Figure 2 3 FlashRunner Control Panel Binary File Conversion In the Input section specify the source file to be converted its format and the address from which the file conversion will start offset In the Output section specify the output filename and the value used to fill unused location Click the OK button The FlashRunner Binary file will be created in the local BINARIES folder To transfer the created image to FlashRunner send the following command TPSENDFILE YMODEM DEMO FRB In this example the image file is called DEMO FRB The following dialog box will
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