Leica GR30/GM30/GR50 User Manual Version 1.0 English...
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The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Identification Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it.
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Instrument Components Operation Software Power Supply Installation Before Installation Installation Options GR30/GM30 User Interface LED Indicators on GR30/GM30 Keyboard USB and SD Card Cover GR50 User Interface LED Indicators on GR50 Keyboard and Display USB and SD Card Cover Equipment Setup...
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9.3.5 SLG1-2, Telit 3G GSM/GPRS/UMTS 9.3.6 SLR1-2, SATEL SATELLINE-TA11 9.3.7 SLR5-1, SATELLINE M3-TR1 9.3.8 Dangerous Goods Regulations Software Licence Agreement Appendix A Directory Structure of the Memory Device Appendix B Pin Assignments and Sockets GR30/GM30 GR50 GR30/GM30/GR50, Table of Contents...
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. • To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe. • To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g.
Precautions: When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position. Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
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Attach the external antenna professionally. The external antenna must be secured additionally, for example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna (>1 kg) safely. GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http://www.leica- geosystems.com/treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems distributor. Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod- WARNING ucts. 1.5.2 Additionally for the Power Supplies If unit is not connected to ground, death or serious injury can occur.
Lightning may ignore every defence man can conceive. A systematic hazard mitigation approach to lightning safety is a prudent course of action. The warranty of the receiver does not apply to, and Leica Geosystems is not respon- sible for defects, malfunctioning or performance issues resulting from: •...
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Local equipotential bonding Surge arrester l) Low voltage power supply system m) IT system n) Steel reinforcement o) Foundation earth electrode p) Ventilation q) Spatial shield r) Terminal device s) Air-termination system t) Down conductor system GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
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Lightning Leica Geosystems recommends installing a Lightning Protection System (LPS) at Protection Systems continuously operating reference stations. An LPS consists of an external and an internal system. External system Component Example Purpose Air termination system Lightning rods Interception of direct strikes...
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• Triggering an early streamer of ionised air. The streamer intercepts lightning discharges for the safe passage to a low impedance down-conductor. Leica customers reported successful application using products from: • Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd (www.lpi.com.au) Passive Lightning A Passive Lightning Protection (PLP) System and an ALP are similar.
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Purpose of a structural separation • Separation of lightning protected and not protected part of the cabinet • Avoiding crossed cables originating from the lightning protected and not protected part of the cabinet • Attenuation of transient and magnetic induced fields GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
WARNING Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is...
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance WARNING could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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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 that may cause undesired operation. 004729_001 GR30/GM30/GR50, Safety Directions...
• Modern, user friendly web interface GUI, available in different languages • Site monitor to calculate a fixed position for structural monitoring and reference station integrity applications • Leica VADASE to allow the detection of fast movements without any external correc- tion data • Seamless integration with Leica GNSS Spider •...
GNSS Reference Station Components Component The following diagram shows a variety of reference station and monitoring setups and overview the most common accessories that can be used with a GR30/GM30/GR50. GR10_004 a) Radio/GSM antenna o) GNSS antenna, AS10 b) Antenna bracket...
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GR10_021 a) SD card b) Antenna cable c) GNSS antenna d) Computer running web interface or Leica GNSS Spider e) Ethernet or USB cable f) GR30/GM30/GR50 g) Power supply The instrument can be operated without the SD card but only data streaming will be possible.
Accessories Additional equipment such as cables, antennas and power supply required for a complete reference station installation are delivered with the GR30/GM30/GR50 when ordered. For an overview of a typical reference station installation and the accessories that can be used with the instrument go to "GNSS Reference Station Components".
Ruggedised Ethernet port e) Display n) External oscillator port f) Buttons o) Power port g) Back rubber bumper p) Communication slot-in port antenna (P3) h) GNSS antenna port q) Communication slot-in port (P3) i) Bluetooth/WLAN antenna GR30/GM30/GR50, Description of the System...
• With the Outside World Interface (OWI). Contact your local Leica Geosystems repre- sentative for information on OWI documentation. The instrument is delivered with default settings which cover the needs of the typical use case. Use the web interface or Leica GNSS Spider to adjust the instrument settings. Operation by web...
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Some configuration settings are available both in the web interface and in Leica GNSS Spider. If such settings are configured in the web interface, and then an Upload Settings or Start is done from Leica GNSS Spider, the settings are overwritten.
Refer to the "GR/GM Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for further information. Leica GNSS Spider can also be used to install the firm- ware. Loading the firmware to the SD card and installing it on the instrument is done in one step when using GNSS Spider.
Power Supply General Use the Leica Geosystems power supplies, batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument. Power options Power for the instrument can be supplied either by power supply or batteries. Up to two external power supplies can be connected using a Y-cable.
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Using GEB371/GEV277 as UPS for GR30/GM30/GR50 011641_001 a) GR30/GM30 b) GEV242 power supply Power cable d) GEV277 Y-cable e) GEB371 battery GR30/GM30/GR50, Description of the System...
When using the wireless slot in device port with any slot in radio/GSM/3G/CDMA slot in device port module it is recommended to use an antenna extension cable and mounting bracket to correctly position the antenna vertically, and away from the Bluetooth/WLAN antenna, as shown in the following installation options. GR30/GM30/GR50, Installation...
19 inch IT rack. a) Radio/GSM antenna b) Antenna bracket c) Radio/ GSM antenna cable d) Rack mount kit e) GR30/GM30/GR50 f) Rack mount kit 011642_001 If space in the rack is limited, then the rubber bumpers on the instrument can be removed.
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Free Standing / The instrument is designed to allow stable free standing installation and stacking for Stacking easy configuration of multiple receivers. 011644_001 When stacking multiple instruments on top of each other, the rubber bumpers must be on. GR30/GM30/GR50, Installation...
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Tripod The instrument has a built-in Tripod mount to allow attachment to all Leica Geosys- tems Tripods. a) AR10/AS10(shown) b) GNSS antenna carrier with 5/8 inch screw c) Tribrach d) Tripod e) Antenna cable f) GR30/GM30/GR50 GR10_019 When using the instrument on a tripod, the rubber bumpers must be on.
GR30/GM30 User Interface LED Indicators on GR30/GM30 LED indicators Description The GR30/GM30 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instru- ment status. Diagram a) Power LED b) SD card LED c) Raw data logging LED d) RT out data stream LED...
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Position LED The instrument is switched off. flashing The instrument is tracking satellites but no position green is available. green A navigated position is available. No satellites are tracked and no navigated position is available. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR30/GM30 User Interface...
Hold the ON/OFF button for 10 s, to force the instrument to turn off. Instru- ment settings and some data can be lost when using this method. Function button All the following functions described assume the GR30/GM30 is already on. Button Function Function The Function and ON/OFF button work in combination and allow a number different functions as described in "Button...
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• Press and hold the Function button until the LED flashes quickly to set all configured instrument settings back to factory default values. After the system format is completed, the LED and instrument functionality goes back to general behaviour. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR30/GM30 User Interface...
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Exit combined button functionality • Use the button functionality as described above. • To return to normal instrument functionality, press the Function button five times until all LEDs stop flashing. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR30/GM30 User Interface...
GR10_020 USB client port The USB client port can be used to: • connect the GR30/GM30 to a computer and access the GR30/GM30 web interface and FTP server. • connect the GR30/GM30 to a CS10/CS15/CS20 field controller and access the GR30/GM30 web interface.
Recommended user action: Check and reat- tach the battery. If the problem does not disappear, please send the battery to Leica Geosystems Service. Charging is only indicated via LEDs when the instrument is turned off.
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Data is being streamed. Data streams are active but no data is streamed. Recommended user action: Check that data is tracked and a navigated position is avail- able. Check that the correct reference posi- tion is entered. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR50 User Interface...
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No Bluetooth wireless signal (not configured or no connection established). blue Bluetooth connection configured and connected. Please note the Bluetooth LED is only available on GR50 Bluetooth enabled versions. GR50 with WLAN do not support Bluetooth. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR50 User Interface...
For editable fields use the arrow buttons for scrolling and Up/Down selecting alphanumeric fields. Cancel button Button Function Cancel To exit pages without storing changes. Enter button Button Function Enter To select menu items, open new pages and select options. GR30/GM30/GR50, GR50 User Interface...
SD card. While other SD cards can be used, Leica Geosystems recommends only using Leica SD cards. Leica Geosystems is not responsible for data loss or any other error that can occur while using a non-Leica card. ...
011645_001 Step Description Plug the power cable/power supply into the GR30/GM30/GR50. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot. For more information on how to work with the SD card, refer to "7.3 Working with the Memory Device". Turn on the GR30/GM30/GR50.
Description Start the computer. To connect the instrument to the local LAN supporting DHCP, plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the GR30/GM30/GR50. Turn on the GR30/GM30/GR50. Open a browser window on your computer. Type "GR*******" into the browsers address field, where ******* is the serial number of the instrument.
Description Start the computer. Connect the crossed Ethernet cable to the computer and the Ethernet port on the back of the GR30/GM30/GR50. Turn on the GR30/GM30/GR50. On the computer go Start / Control Panel / Network Connections. Select the Network connection used with the crossed Ethernet cable, right click and select Properties.
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Open a browser window and enter 192.168.0.3 to open the web interface. Per default, the GR30/GM30/GR50 instrument is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP network. To use the default static IP address 192.168.0.3, reboot the GR30/GM30/GR50 once it is connected to the crossed Ethernet cable.
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For a field campaign setup, select Logging/Streaming and start or stop pre-configured data streams and logging sessions. Press Enter to store all changes. Refer to the "GR Series Operational Manual (Online Help) for further details on using the instrument. GR30/GM30/GR50, Equipment Setup...
After logging in the first time you must create a new user account, including a new user name and password. The default user account can then be deleted. Refer to the "GR/GM Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for a step-by-step guide. Configure the instrument for all required settings. GR30/GM30/GR50, Equipment Setup...
After logging in the first time you must create a new user account, including a new user name and password. The default user account can then be deleted. Refer to the "GR/GM Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for a step-by-step guide. Configure the instrument for all required settings. GR30/GM30/GR50, Equipment Setup...
Which menu items are available is dependent on • the selected Access to web interface level, and • the selected Web interface user level of the logged in user. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
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Press the help menu to open the complete online help. Press to open context-sensitive help. Press to activate hints on the active Web interface page. Refer to the "GR/GM Series Operational Manual (Online Help)" for detailed information on the web interface. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
+10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible. • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high.
Loosen the screw on the SD card/USB port cover. Open the SD card/USB port cover. Place the SD card into the slot. The card should be held with the contacts downwards and facing the slot. Do not touch the contacts. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
Serial Devices Devices fitting into For an up to date list of supported GFU devices, please refer to the latest Spider Equip- a GFU housing ment list, or ask your local Leica Geosystems representative. Connecting a GFU device to a GR30/GM30/GR50...
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Each GFU housing for a radio or digital cellular phones has Light Emitting Diode indi- cators on the bottom side. They indicate the basic device status. Diagram a) Warning LED, available for Satelline b) Data transfer LED c) Signal strength LED d) Power LED GR10_024 GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
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Cinterion PXS8 GSM module is shut down. 10 s power down are required to restart. green power is on GSM module is ready. any other device off power is off. green power is okay. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
All screws have to be tightened to ensure that the instrument is waterproof. Attach the antenna for the slot-in device to communication slot-in port antenna (P3), which is located below the slot-in port next to the power port (PWR). GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
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Take the SIM card holder out of the slot-in-device. Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder, the chip facing up. Insert the SIM card holder into the SIM card slot, the chip facing the connec- tors inside the slot. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
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Satelline M3-TR1 flashing red the communication link, Data Carrier Detection, is okay on the roving instrument, but signal is weak. the DCD is not okay. Power LED any device power is off. green power is okay. GR30/GM30/GR50, Operation...
Always carry the product in its transport container, original packaging or equivalent and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle.
For cases where public information is subject to change or not yet available, Leica Geosystems cannot guar- antee that these receivers will be fully compatible with a future generation of satellites or signals.
The following accuracies, given as root mean square (rms), are based on measure- ments processed using receiver firmware, LEICA Geo Office and the Bernese Software. The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS only.
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Note: The mentioned accuracy values for post-processing are based on using the LEICA Geo Office. Using specialist scientific software (Bernese) available from Leica Geosystems, the following accuracies can be achieved in static post-processing mode, even on very long baselines: •...
9.1.3 Technical Data Dimensions The dimensions are given for the housing without the sockets. GR30/GM30/GR50 Length [cm] Width [cm] Thickness [cm] Without bumpers 21.0 19.0 With bumpers 22.0 20.0 Drill hole dimen- 115.3 Ø d=6.3 sions for holder 007132_002 Weight...
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1610 h receivers 2600 h 1460 h 4200 h 1460 h 4300 h 30 s 50300 h 12200 h 34700 h 12500 h 35200 h 64900 h 38500 h 91400 h 38400 h 92500 h Size when zipped GR30/GM30/GR50, Technical Data...
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29600 h 71600 h Size when zipped Power 24 V Power supply GR30/GM30 power consumption: 3.5 W typically, 24 V@145 mA GR50 power consumption: 3.1 W typically, 24 V@130 mA External supply voltage: Nominal 12 V DC ( , GEV71 car battery cable to a 12 V car battery), voltage range 10.5 V-28 V DC...
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USB client Type Mini B Bluetooth/WLAN antenna * SMA Male USB host * Standard Type A * GR50 only Power port All receivers Description 5 pin LEMO supporting dual power inputs Connector LEMO-1, 5 pin, LEMO HMG.1B.306.CLNP GR30/GM30/GR50, Technical Data...
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0.5 ppm maximum Frequency stability: Wave shape: Sinusoidal Connector: MMCX female - 24QMA-50-2-3/133 On the GR30/GM30/GR50, remove the External oscillator port cover before connecting the cable. Internal Oscillator aligned to GPS time within 20 ns. Ethernet network All receivers interface IEEE Standards: 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet...
6.2 cm Diameter 38.0 cm 32.0 cm 24.0 cm 17.0 cm Connector AR25: N-Type female, with TNC adapter supplied AR20: N-Type female, with TNC adapter supplied AR10: TNC female AS10: TNC female Mounting All antennas: 5/8" Whitworth Thread GR30/GM30/GR50, Technical Data...
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(at zenith) Group Delay < 6 ns < 7 ns < 7 ns Variation (typical) VSWR 1.5:1 1.8:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 Typically supplied directly from the GNSS receiver or through a powered antenna splitter, using an antenna cable connection. GR30/GM30/GR50, Technical Data...
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2, 10, 30, 50 and 70 The Leica AR20/AR10 antennas are suitable for use with antenna cables of up to 70 m length without the need for an in-line amplifier. The AR25 antenna can be used with even longer cables, depending on the type of cable.
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the products GR30, GR50, GM30, AR10, AR20, AR25, AS10 are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU28 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
The product must be used with the recommended antenna. A separation distance of at least 20 centimetres should be kept between the antenna and the body of the user or nearby person within the intended application. GR30/GM30/GR50, Technical Data...
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the GFU29 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15, 22 and 24 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the SLG1-2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR1-2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica- geosystems.com/ce.
• FCC Part 15, 90 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product SLR5-1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.leica- geosystems.com/ce.
Leica Geosystems has developed Guidelines on “How to carry Leica products” and “How to ship Leica products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transpor- tation of a Leica product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http://www.leica-geosystems.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accord- ance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the Leica products can be transported correctly.
Leica Geosystems. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction.
Upload option files |—— Language Upload language files |—— Settings Upload system configuration Directory structure When accessing the GR30/GM30/GR50 via FTP, the folder structure is as follows: (via FTP access) |—— SD Card |—— DATA Storing raw data logging data |—— Session1* |——...
Appendix B Pin Assignments and Sockets GR30/GM30 Description Some applications require knowledge of the pin assignments for the GR30/GM30 ports. In this chapter, the pin assignments and sockets for the ports of the GR30/GM30 are explained. Ports on the instrument rear...
RS232, clear to send Signal ground RS232, receive data PIN_003 RS232, transmit data Indentification pin In or out GPIO / EVT IN RS232, general purpose input/output In or out +12 V 12 V power supply out GR30/GM30/GR50, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
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Power input, 10.5 V-28 V PIN_004 Identification pin Sockets Port P1: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLN Port P2: LEMO-1, 8 pin, LEMO HMA.1B.308.CLN Port PWR: LEMO-1, 5 pin, LEMO HMG.1B.305.CLNP PPS: LEMO REN.OS.250.CTL OSC: MMCX female - 24QMA-50-2-3/133 GR30/GM30/GR50, Pin Assignments and Sockets...
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