American Power Conversion LVD1000 User's Manual
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1. SYMPTOM FUSE Contactor is disconnected at normal operating voltage FS1 LVD PCA LED is extinguished at normal operating voltage FS2 FUSE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 5 Where possible attempt to ascertain the reason for the fuse failure and correct the fault before replacing The most likely cause is a short circuit on the relevant line FS1 removal and replacement Caution This procedure requires the system to be powered down 6 To remove and replace FS1 proceed as follows 6 1 Switch off and isolate the external power system and check that the contactor is de energised 6 2 Disconnect the output cable at the battery end and wrap with two layers of insulating tape 6 3 Open the door remove five screws and washers on the plastic plate and lift off the plate 6 4 Remove two nuts and washers from the fuse and lift off the fuse 6 5 Fit a replacement fuse and secure using two nuts and washers 6 6 Refit the plastic plate using five screws and washers and close the door 6 7 Remove the insulating tape from the output cable and connect to the battery negative terminal 6 8 Power up the system as detailed in Section 5 Para 8 FS2 removal and replacement Caution This procedure may be carried out without power down of the system providing that suitable care is taken 7 remove and replace FS2 proceed as follows 7 1 Pull out the fuseholder from the bracket and remove the fuse from the fuseholder 7 2 Fit a replacement fuse i2. full pre installation test may not be possible as specialised test equipment is required Page 8 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Lagendary Bieliasility7 INSTALLATION WARNINGS 1 THIS APPARATUS MUST BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER WHEN INSTALLED A PROTECTIVE EARTH MUST BE PROVIDED FOR SAFETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS6701 PART 1 1990 CLAUSE 6 10 WARNING THE PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION MUST BE HARD WIRED 2 EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING OR MAKING MEASUREMENTS WITHIN THE UNITS HIGH VALUE DC VOLTAGES MAY PRESENT A HAZARD OWING TO THE DANGER OF SHORT CIRCUITS RINGS WATCHES AND JEWELLERY SHOULD BE REMOVED AND ONLY INSULATED TOOLS SHOULD BE USED A SOLDERING IRON SHOULD NOT BE USED UNLESS THE INPUT AND OUTPUT HAVE FIRST BEEN ISOLATED 3 THESE UNITS USE POSITIVE EARTH CAREFULLY OBSERVE THE CORRECT POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING THE UNITS 4 LIVE WORKING MUST NOT BE CARRIED OUT ON THE UNITS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY A CERTIFICATE OF LIVE WORKING MUST BE OBTAINED BY THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED BEFORE ANY LIVE WORKING IS COMMENCED 5 REFER TO MANUAL HANDLING SECTION 8 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OR MOVE THE UNITS Stage 1 Unpacking 4 Unpack the unit and check that the unit is present and undamaged and includes a handbook and factory completed test certificate Stage 2 Input connections 5 connect the dc input cables to the unit proceed as
3. Arc Legendary Reliability EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK FOR LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECTORS LVD300 15000248 LVD400 15000408 amp LVD500 15000409 LVD600 15000218 LVD1000 15000264 American Power Conversion American Power Conversion UK Ltd 132 Fairgrounds Road Raynham Road West Kingston Bishops Stortford RI 02892 USA Herts CM23 5PF UK Tel 1 800 788 2208 Tel 44 0 1279 655155 Web www apc com Fax 44 0 1279 655322 TEXT ARTWORK NO 990 9030 Formerly 524809 Handbook 990 9033 Formerly 524810 Arc Lagendary Rieliasility CONTENTS Section Description Page 1 Safety instructions 4 2 Specification 5 3 Circuit description 6 4 Controls and indicators 7 5 Installation and commissioning 8 6 Routine maintenance 11 7 Fault diagnosis and repair 12 8 Manual handling 16 Appendix A Service log 17 B System drawings 19 Test certificate 00524484 A524484 Attached Outline drawing 0S 9023 B524821 Attached Circuit diagram 0S 9018 B524682 Attached Page 2 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 ISSUE RECORD SERIALNO __ Issue Description Date 1 New Document 17 10 95 2 Addition of 1000 A variant 20 12 95 3 Removal of external busbars 11 7 97 4 Master file converted in Word for Windows format 09 08 99 Delete all references to Advance Power Systems and replace Advance Power in accordance with change form 12823 Amended se
4. S Note The exact monitor settings for individual units are measured and recorded prior to despatch from the factory using precision voltmeters 2 In order to avoid spurious fault reports ensure that the following are observed when carrying out voltage measurement tests 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Check that fuse FS2 is correctly inserted Wait five minutes after connection of the dc power supply to allow the monitor circuits to stabilise When observing the operating voltage of a monitor setting 2 3 1 Change the power supply voltage slowly and gradually by 0 05 V steps pausing betw een each step 2 3 2 When a 0 05 V step results in monitor operation record the voltage indication immediately prior to that step this is the monitor operating voltage Ignore any change in voltmeter reading after operation When recording any apparent discrepancy in the service log Appendix A note both the reading observed and the voltmeter type used together with its accuracy rating e g Fluke 75 0 14 V or Fluke 77 0 09 V Note that many portable multimeters are less accurate than might be suggested by the number of digits displayed PRE INSTALLATION TEST 3 If required a pre installation test may be carried out prior to the installation and commissioning This is basically a re test of the power system against the test certificate found in Appendix B The spare test certificate may be used to record the test results Note A
5. SSOCIATED WITH THE UNITS WARNING THESE UNITS CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE ENERGY WEIGHT ONLY COMPETENT PERSONS MAY WORK ON THESE UNITS IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ONLY SKILLED SERVICE PERSONNEL BE ALLOWED TO INSTALL AND OR REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVERS FOR SERVICING OR OTHER PURPOSES THE UNITS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES AND SOURCES OF HIGH ENERGY REFER TO MANUAL HANDLING SECTION 8 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OR MOVE THE UNITS REFER TO THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS BEFORE COMMENCING WORK ALL WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 ELECTRICITY AT WORK ACT 1989 CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH COSHH REGULATIONS MANUAL HANDLING REGULATIONS Page 4 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 SECTION 2 SPECIFICATION INPUT 1 The input voltage is 54 5 V dc nominal from an external power system OUTPUT 2 output voltage is 54 5 V dc nominal MECHANICAL 3 The units are housed in grey plastic boxes of dimensions 366mm wide x 193 mm deep x 470mm high External busbars for input and output connections are provided on 15000264 WEIGHT 4 The weight of the units are 15 kg OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE 5 The operational temperature is 5 C to 50 C OPERATIONAL HUMIDITY 6 The operational r
6. SYSTEM DRAWINGS DRAWING Test certificate 00524484 A524484 Outline drawing 0S 9023 B524821 Circuit diagram 0S 9018 B524682 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 19 of 20 APC Lagendary Fieliasility Rear Page APC Corporate APC North America amp Latin America 132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston RI 02892 USA Call 800 800 4APC Fax 401 789 3710 Page 20 of 20 APC Europe APC Ireland Ballybrit Business Park Galway Ireland Call 35 391 702000 Fax 35 391 756909 APC Asia Pacific APC Australia Level 1 27 Northpoint 100 Miller Street North Sydney NSW2060 Call 61 2 9955 9366 Fax 61 2 9955 2844 Visit www apcc com E mail apcinfo apcc com Web Support support apcc com PowerFax TM 800 347 FAXX Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series
7. USED UNLESS THE INPUT AND OUTPUT HAVE FIRST BEEN ISOLATED 2 THESE UNITS USE POSITIVE EARTH CAREFULLY OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY WHEN CONNECTING THE UNITS 3 REFER TO MANUAL HANDLING SECTION 8 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OR LIFT THE UNITS MAINTENANCE SPARES 2 Itis recommended that a set of maintenance spares is held by the maintenance engineer as detailed below CIRCUIT APC BS PART RECOMMENDED CODE DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUM BER QUANTITY BC1 Contactor 451 9005 503770 1 FS1 Fuse 600A 15000218 515 0600 503772 1 Fuse 300A 15000248 515 0302 503773 1 Fuse 1000A 15000264 515 1001 503802 1 Fuse 400A 15000408 515 0400 505300 1 Fuse 500A 15000409 515 0500 505301 1 FS2 Fuse 2A 516 9116 502739 1 LVD PCA 0P9445 524792 1 FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS 3 In addition to the maintenance spares the following components may be replaced on site should they become faulty CIRCUIT APC BS PART RECOMMENDED CODE DESCRIPTION NUM BER NUM BER QUANTITY FS1 Fuse 600A 15000218 515 0600 503772 1 Fuse 300A 15000248 515 0302 503773 1 Fuse 1000A 15000264 515 1001 503802 1 Fuse 400A 15000408 515 0400 505300 1 Fuse 500A 15000409 515 0500 505301 1 FS2 Fuse 2A 516 9116 502739 1 Page 12 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Lagendary Bieliasility7 FUSE FAILURE 4 Fuse failure should be suspected when one or more of the following typical symptoms are observed
8. ction 2 part 9 Amended section 6 Commissioning inserted a new paragraph 9 1 and renumbered following paragraphs accordingly 5 Add 400A and 500A variants 25 08 99 6 Change Brand Name to APC 05 10 00 7 Changed the Part No to the APC system 27 03 01 Change the part numbers quoted in the text to APC system American Power Conversion UK Ltd Confidential Proprietary The drawing on this print and information therein are proprietary to APC and shall not be used or discussed without the prior consent of APC in writing c Copyright APC This notice does not imply publication NOTE This handbook covers five variants of Low Voltage Disconnector product codes 15000248 15000408 15000409 15000218 and 15000264 The only differences between the five are the following 1 The rating of fuse FS1 300A for 15000248 400A for 15000408 500A for 15000409 600A for 15000218 and 1000A for 15000264 2 15000264 has external busbars fitted Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 3 of 20 Arc Lagendary Reliability SECTION 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before using the units carry out the following 1 1 READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 IF A FAULT IS FOUND WHEN IN USE DO NOT PROCEED FURTHER WITHOUT CLEARING THE FAULT 1 3 CHECK THE UNIT VOLTAGE AND POLARITY AGAINST THE VALUE GIVEN IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5 1 4 BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE HAZARDS A
9. elative humidity is 596 to 9596 non condensing SAFETY STANDARDS 7 Theunits are for use in conjunction with telecommunications apparatus and are designed to meet the standard BS EN 60950 specification for safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment ALARMS 8 set of volt free change over contacts are provided on a terminal block TB1 to indicate the state of the contactor 9 The input and output sides of the fuse can be monitored via a 27kQ resistor on TB2 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 5 of 20 Arc Lagendary Rieliasility SECTION 3 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION GENERAL 1 With reference to the circuit diagram in Appendix B the units consist of a contactor and control circuitry to connect and disconnect the input voltage to and from the output The units are typically used in line with a positive earth power system between for example a power cubicle input and a battery output DC CONNECTIONS 2 The input voltage on the negative input terminal is fed via fuse FS1 to the contactor BC1 which is normally closed directly to the output at the negative output terminal The positive common output cable from the external power system is not connected to the units only an auxiliary input capable of carrying a light current to power the LVD PCA is required LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECTION 3 If the input voltage decreases t
10. follows 5 1 Mount the unit on a suitable wall using the mounting hole on each corner 5 2 Ensure that the external power system intended for connection to the unit is switched off 5 3 Open the door remove five screws and washers on the plastic plate and lift off the plate 5 4 Remove the circular plate from the bottom and feed the negative and auxiliary positive common input cables from the external power system into the unit 5 5 Connect the negative cable to either the internal negative input plate for 15000218 and 15000248 or the external NEGATIVE IN busbar for 15000264 Note that the unit does not require a positive common input cable 5 6 Connect the auxiliary positive common cable to power the LVD PCA to the AUX terminal on TB1 terminal 3 Stage 3 Remote loop connections 6 If required remove the link from the REMOTE LOOP terminals on TB1 terminals 1 and 2 and make connections to the terminals from a remote location Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 9 of 20 Arc Lagendary Prelinbility COMMISSIONING Stage 1 Preparation 7 Proceed as follows 7 1 Check that the pre installation test if required has been carried out as detailed in Para 4 7 2 Check that the installation has been carried out satisfactorily as detailed in Paras 5 and 6 Stage 2 Power up sequence 8 Proceed as follows 8 1 Set the KEYSWITCH to the NORMAL position 8 2 Switch on the externa
11. imits of the external power system refer to the power system manufacturer s handbook Note Voltages outside the normal operating range may be attributed to a recent interruption of the dc supply 2 2 Check that the LVD PCA LED is lit 2 3 Make a visual inspection for mechanical damage signs of overheating and damaged cables terminals and insulation 2 4 Check that all electrical connections and mechanical fixings are secure 3 Record any faults in the service log ANNUAL CHECK 4 As well as the six monthly checks listed in Para 2 it is recommended that a battery discharge test is carried out on a battery connected to the unit output For details refer to the battery manufacturer s documentation Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 11 of 20 Arc Lagendary Rieliasility SECTION 7 FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR GENERAL 1 units are designed for maximum reliability therefore faults during normal use are unlikely If faulty operation does occur the source of the failure can usually be readily determined by inspection of the LED on the LVD PCA and the status of the contactor WARNINGS 1 EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING OR MAKING MEASUREMENTS WITHIN THE UNITS HIGH VALUE DC VOLTAGES MAY PRESENT A HAZARD OWING TO THE DANGER OF SHORT CIRCUITS RINGS WATCHES AND JEWELLERY SHOULD BE REMOVED AND ONLY INSULATED TOOLS SHOULD BE USED A SOLDERING IRON SHOULD NOT BE
12. ing 42 5 V During normal operation the LED is lit Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 7 of 20 GENERAL Arc Lagendary Rieliasility SECTION 5 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 1 When these units are used for indirect connection to datel and data networks private circuits PSTN and PBXs the following caution must be complied with 1 1 1 2 When connection is made to the ALARMS port take note that these ports do not provide insulation sufficient to meet the needs of BS EN 41003 1993 Apparatus connected to these ports should either be approved to BS EN 41003 or have previously been evaluated against British Telecommunications PLC Post Office Technical Guides 2 or 26 and given permission to attach to British Telecommunications networks Other usage will invalidate any approval given to the apparatus The ports are labelled in accordance with clause 5 2 of BS EN 41003 as follow s ALARMS SAFETY WARNING See Instructions for use In addition if these ports are accessible for connection to other equipment external to the host equipment this port must be suitably labelled Interconnection directly or by way of other apparatus to the ports labelled SAFETY WARNING See instructions for use with a port not so marked may produce hazardous conditions on the network and advice should be sought from a competent engineer before such a connection is made VOLTAGE MONITOR SETTING
13. l power system and check that the contactor is energised a click can be heard and the dc voltage is present at the negative output terminal with respect to wrt the TB1 AUX terminal terminal 3 Stage 3 Output connections 9 connect the dc output cable to the unit proceed as follow s 9 1 Switch off the external power system and check that the contactor is de energised 9 2 If required connect the appropriate monitor and LVD alarm cables to TB1 and TB2 9 3 Remove the circular plate from the top and feed the dc output cable into the unit 9 4 Connect the negative cable to either the internal negative output plate for 15000218 15000408 15000409 and 15000248 or the external NEGATIVE OUT busbar for 15000264 Note that the unit does not require a positive common output cable 9 5 Refit the plastic plate using five screws and washers and close the door 9 6 Power up the system as detailed in Para 8 Stage 5 Completion 10 Power up the unit and check for correct operation 11 Complete all site documentation Page 10 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Pieliasility7 SECTION 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL 1 Routine maintenance should be carried out on a six monthly and annual basis as detailed below SIX MONTHLY CHECK 2 following must be carried out every six months 2 1 Check that the unit output voltage is within the normal operating l
14. n connectors to the contactor observing correct locations and correct polarity of the diode Refit the curved copper bar and the contactor to the adjacent copper bars using five screws and washers Refit FS1 using two nuts and washers Refit the plastic plate using five screws and washers and close the door Remove the insulating tape from the output cable and connect to the battery negative terminal Power up the system as detailed in Section 5 Para 8 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 15 of 20 GENERAL APC Lagendary Rieliasility SECTION 8 MANUAL HANDLING 1 This unit weight 15 kg presents a hazard 2 Manual Handling of Loads Regulations 1993 require that all persons working on the equipment are familiar with the Regulations that they take care to minimise risk of injury to themselves and others that they are properly trained and that the correct equipment is used Safety shoes are to be Worn 3 If in doubt about methods ability to handle the loads training or equipment do not proceed without first seeking advice from a Competent Person PREPARATION 4 Before commencing work the following must be checked 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 METHOD The floor must be level clean firm and dry The working area must be clear of obstacles which could obstruct movement or cause tripping There must be adequate room for the operator s equi
15. nto the fuseholder and push the fuseholder into the bracket Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 13 of 20 Arc Lagendary Rieliasility LVD PCA FAILURE 8 Failure of the LVD PCA is suspected if the output is not disconnected at 42 5V or not reconnected at 51 5V Failure of the PCA is also suspected if LED1 is lit at a voltage less than 42 5V or extinguished at greater than 42 5V LVD PCA REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Caution This procedure requires the system to be powered down 9 remove and replace the LVD PCA proceed as follows 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 Switch off and isolate the external power system and check that the contactor is de energised Disconnect the output cable at the battery end and wrap with two layers of insulating tape Open the door remove five screws and washers on the plastic plate and lift off the plate Remove the fanning strip from the terminal block remove four nuts from the PCA and lift off the PCA Fit a replacement PCA to the unit and secure using four nuts Refit the fanning strip to the terminal block Refit the plastic plate using five screws and washers and close the door Remove the insulating tape from the output cable and connect to the battery negative terminal Power up the system as detailed in Section 5 Para 8 CONTACTOR FAILURE 10 Failure of the contactor is suspected if the
16. o 42 5 V the contactor is de energised and the contacts opened via a signal from the LVD PCA which disconnects the output The contactor is energised and the contacts closed reconnecting the output when the input voltage increases to 51 5 V The remote contacts change over when the contactor is de energised with the N C and C terminals terminals 4 and 5 on TB1 being opened and the N O and C terminals terminals 5 and 6 being closed MANUAL OVERRIDE 5 The keyswitch provides a manual override to de energise the contactor irrespective of the input voltage when set to the OPEN position REMOTE LOOP CONTACTS 6 The REMOTE LOOP contacts on TB1 terminals 1 and 2 are normally linked and if the link is broken the contactor is de energised and disconnects the unit from the external equipment When installed this link can be replaced by a link to a remote location which is broken when an emergency occurs Page 6 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 SECTION 4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS KEYSWITCH 1 The keyswitch when set to the NORMAL position allows the contactor to operate normally as described in Section 3 Para 2 When set to the OPEN position the contactor control is overridden and the contactor is de energised LVD PCA LED 2 LEDI on the LVD PCA is lit when the input voltage to the PCA is greater than the low voltage disconnection LVD sett
17. output is not disconnected at 42 5V or not reconnected at 51 5V Page 14 of 20 Before concluding that the contactor is faulty check that FS1 has not failed Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 CONTACTOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Caution This procedure requires the system to be powered down 11 To remove and replace the contactor proceed as follows 11 1 11 10 11 11 11 12 11 13 11 14 11 15 11 16 Switch off and isolate the external power system and check that the contactor is de energised Disconnect the output cable at the battery end and wrap with two layers of insulating tape Open the door remove five screws and washers on the plastic plate and lift off the plate Remove two nuts on FS1 and lift off the fuse Remove five nuts and washers holding the contactor to the two adjacent copper bars and remove the curved copper bar Remove the eight push on connectors on the contactor four on the top and four on the side noting the locations and the polarity of the diode Remove four nuts and washers on the base of the bracket and lift the bracket and contactor out of the unit Remove three nuts and washers on the bracket and lift off the contactor Fit a replacement contactor to the bracket using three nuts and washers Secure the contactor and bracket in the unit using four nuts and washers Refit the eight push o
18. pment and load Lighting must be sufficient for the load equipment loading surfaces potential hazards and working environment to be seen clearly Sound levels must not be high enough to cause distraction 5 The following comments are not intended to replace other documents and training courses only to serve as a guide and check list For full guidance refer to the Regulations and supporting documents 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Page 16 of 20 Before lifting loads stand as close as possible to the load Keep the back straight and as vertical as possible Use the leg muscles to lift in preference to the arms Minimise twisting stretching and stooping Loads should be withdraw n inserted evenly without jerking maintaining the load level and balanced with adequate support Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 APPENDIX A SERVICE LOG The service log is to be completed on every occasion that routine maintenance is carried out as detailed in Section 6 SERVICE LOG DATE ACTION ACTIONED BY NAME SIGNATURE Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Page 17 of 20 Arc Lagendary Fieliasility Blank Page Page 18 of 20 Text artwork 990 9030 Rev A Equipment Handbook for the Low Voltage Disconnectors series Arc Lagendary Bieliasility7 APPENDIX B
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