IPL & RF (ZK-20) System

User Manual

Table of Contents
Section

Page

Chapter 1 Summary............................................................................... - 1 1.1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................

1.2. Structure ............................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 2 Safety .................................................................................... - 3 2.1. Optical safety ....................................................................................................................................

2.2. Electrical and mechanical safety....................................................................................................
2.3. System safety ...................................................................................................................................
2.4 User training.......................................................................................................................................
2.5 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 3 System Description .............................................................. - 5 3.1. Main system ......................................................................................................................................

3.2. Accessories: ......................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 4 Installation ............................................................................ - 7 4.1 Environment Requirements .............................................................................................................

4.2 Installation...........................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 5 Operation .............................................................................. - 9 5.1 Software operation explanation.......................................................................................................

5.2 Treatment operation........................................................................................................................
5.3 After treatment: ................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 6 Clinical Application ............................................................- 14 6.1 Contraindications.............................................................................................................................

6.2 Complications ..................................................................................................................................
6.3 Treatment Evaluation......................................................................................................................
6.4 Operation direction..........................................................................................................................
6.5 Before and after Clinical pictures ..................................................................................................

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Chapter 7 Repair and Maintenance ....................................................- 20 7.1 Daily maintenance...........................................................................................................................

7.2 General Trouble solve.....................................................................................................................

Annex A

IPL treatment parameters

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1. For Hair removal ................................................................................................................................

2. For pigmentation removal.................................................................................................................
3. For Skin Rejuvenation.......................................................................................................................
4. For Vascular treatment......................................................................................................................
5. For Acne treatment............................................................................................................................

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Annex B (IPL+RF treatment parameters) ...........................................- 26 1.For Hair removal .................................................................................................................................

2.For pigmentation removal..................................................................................................................
3.For Skin Rejuvenation........................................................................................................................
4.For Vascular treatment.......................................................................................................................
5.For Acne treatment .............................................................................................................................
6.RF treatment only ...............................................................................................................................

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Chapter 1 Summary
1.1. Introduction
This system combines advantages of the technology of bi-polar radio frequency and broad
spectrum light energies, applying the conditions that the skin absorbs the light energy selectively and
resists differently, on the conditions of low intensity of light energy, causing the absorption of the radio
frequency. In this case, the possible side-effects such as blister, pigment imperturbation and blacken
can be avoided maximally, which makes the patients feel more comfortable during the operation. By
the difference of skin impedance, control RF by specific targeting areas, the RF power can penetrates
15mm depth in skin, promote the RF transmission remain a low light energy and assures patients
safety and increase patient comfort.

1.1.1.Name: IPL &RF system

1.1.2. Model: (ZK-20)

1.1.3. Treatment Range

A. Skin tightening: skin lifting and improve elasticity and tone of skin
B. Remove light color or dark color of hair
C. Eliminate and smooth wrinkles.
D. Remove various kinds of pigmentation such as freckle, chloasma, aged spots, sunburn
E. Acne treatment
F. Skin rejuvenation, shrink pores, telangiectasis, glossiness.

1.1.4. Parameters
Light source

Intense Pulsed light + Radio Frequency

Wavelength

430-1200nm,530-1200nm,560-1200mm,590-1200nm, 640-1200nm

Spot size

15*50 mm

IPL Energy

1-50J/cm2

Pulse amount

1-15 pulse (adjustable)

First pulse width

0.1-30 ms (adjustable)

Intermission

1-50ms (adjustable)
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Sub pulse width

0.1-30 ms (adjustable)

Sub intermission

1-50 ms (adjustable)

Power supply

1000 W

Screen display

8.4 colorful touch screen

RF out power

0-50W(adjustable)

Frequency
Cooling system

10MHz
water- cooling, air-cooling, semiconductor refrigeration

Refrigeration

-3
~+5

Power supply

220V/50Hz 110V/60Hz

1.2. Structure
This device is composed of three parts: (1) main unit, (2) control panel, (3) IPL+RF treatment
handpiece.
The control panel includes 8.4 colorful touch screen, power switch and emergency shut off
switch. The screen shows the work mode and the parameters of the system.

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Chapter 2 Safety
2.1. Optical safety
A. When this equipment is in operating, all personnel must wear protective goggles and the patients
should ware the eye goggles.
Note:
1. Do not substitute treatment / safety goggles with other types of tinted eyewear which may not
meet the specific safety requirements of the unit.
2. Moist gauze, eye goggles and closing eyes are all effective in the protection of the eyes.
B. The intense plused light may damage the eyes. Please observe caution at all times. Avoid looking
directly into the sapphire crystal during operation even if wearing the protective goggles. When not in
use keep the treatment handle on its carriage and keep the device on standby or simmer mode.

C. The treatment room should be clearly marked to prevent unnecessary access by other personal
during the procedure.

2.2. Electrical and mechanical safety

A. All panels and covers must be sealed, opening covers may cause dangers.
B. Dangerous high voltage is present with this equipment, some components may also store
electrical charges even after power supply is disconnected; therefore, except for the technical
personnel designated by our company, any other personnel is not allowed to disassemble any
cover components.
C. Only personnel trained by the distributor are authorized to maintain the inner workings of this
device. Any manipulation to the system may cause damage to the device and will void its
warranty.
D. All personnel who work in the treatment room must be familiar with IPL&RF control and must
know how to immediately shut off this IPL&RF equipment.
E. Do not use this equipment under easily combustible or explosive environments, such as acetone
or alcohol in the operative field. If alcohol based products are used to disinfect the IPL&RF device,
please ensure that the alcohol has completely evaporated prior to operation.
F. Ornaments, watches, medical apparatus or mirrors must be prevented from the reflection of
intense pulsed light.
G. This IPL&RF system is grounded to earth through the grounding connector of the 3-connector
power supply plug, good grounding is very important to operational safety.

2.3. System safety

The key switch is used to turn the unit on and off. Please turn off the key when the unit is not
in use to prevent unauthorized problems. The emergency shut off switch is used to shut down the
device in case of any emergency. After engaging the emergency shut off button, turn the device
off by rotating the key in a counterclockwise direction. Rotating the emergency shut off switch in
the direction indicated by the white arrows will release the button.
A 20-ampere circuit breaker is installed behind the device which is adjacent to the power
cord. Loads in excess of 20 amperes will trip this switch. Simply moving the switch upward will
restore power to the system. A self-diagnostic program then initializes the system and will
continuously monitor the circuitry during operation.

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2.4 User training

The IPL&RF system requires special expertise and care in its handling and use. Only
personnel who have received appropriate handling training on the device and who are familiar
with its therapeutic effect and possible risks are permitted to use the laser unit.
Untrained or unqualified operating personnel are not permitted to operate the IPL&RF
system under any circumstances.
Each user must have read and understood the Users Manual completely prior to starting the
IPL&RF systems.
Patients safety mainly depends upon a well-trained operators and a suitable treatment room.
The attending operators must inform the patient all inherent risks with the use of this device. The
success of the treatment depends largely on the users experience and knowledge of the
biophysical connections.
Note:
The treatment process must be explained to the patient. The patient must give written-consent
to the treatment.
Although it is difficult to specify the effect that the use of the IPL&RF will have in each
therapeutic situation, it is possible to give a general overview as to what the operator might
expect when using the IPL&RF:
A. The exact effect depends on the Fluence setting, Pulse Duration, Pulse Interval, Spot Size
and the skin type to treat.
B. The IPL&RF may cause tissue damage if improperly used.
C. Precautions, such as careful evaluation of the target tissue during treatment and the use of
appropriate Fluence and Pulse Duration, should be taken.
D. Use low Fluence and short Pulse Duration settings until fully familiar with the instrument's
capabilities.
E. Starting at low powers, the operator should note the effect on the tissue and increase
Fluence or Pulse Duration until the desired effect is obtained.
F. Some pulse duration are suggested. However the operator can fix personal protocols
according to his experience and to the clinical assessment of results obtained in previous
specific treatments.

2.5 Warnings
A.

Do not use IPL&RF in case of pregnancy, if you have pace makers, metallic prosthesis,
electrical prosthesis, acoustical prosthesis, epilepsy, phlebitis of legs, varicose vein and
diabetes.

B.

Keep the IPL&RF away from children.

C. Every time you use the device you should hold in due consideration this warnings even if
some of these will be repeated more than once.
D. Changes and breakages, even if not considered important, the use of unoriginal or
incompatible spare parts with the quality standard fixed by the manufacturer, absolve the
same manufacturer from any responsibility and imply the loss of the warranty rights.
E. The IPL&RF works with a water-cooling system and should not be stored at temperatures
below -0C otherwise the frost could damage the sys tem.
F. The IPL&RF complies fully with European requirements for immunity to electromagnetic
interference; however, this instrument may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference
from such equipment as microwave, mobile phones, electro-surgical units or other high
frequency generators. If such interference occurs, please do not use the device.

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Chapter 3 System Description

When you received this IPL +RF system, you will see two tiers.
First tier: (Accessories)

Figure 3.1
Second tier: (Main system)

Figure 3.2

3.1. Main system

Figure 3.4
1. Control panel
2. The handpiece
3. Main unit

3.1.1. Control panel

Operation of this device is done through the control panel. It includes the following parts:
Key switch: Used to turn on and off the power supply. (Clockwise to turn on and counter
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clockwise to turn off)
Emergency switch: The red button found in the front panel of the device is used to immediately
shut off the devices power supply in case of any emergency. Depressing this button will cut off
the power supply to the whole system. Rotating the button in the direction of the arrow printed on
its surface will disengage the button and will influence the power supply. When this button is
engaged remember to turn the key switch to the off position afterwards.
The screen display shows the operational settings and adjustments as well as system status is
displayed on the screen.

3.1.2. The handpiece

The IPL+RF handle consists of a (1) Cable housing: this contains the power cable, liquid
coolant tubing, control data cable; (2) IPL +RF head: this houses the control switch, flash lamp,
sapphire crystal, filter piece and electronic semi-conductor cooling system.
Depressing the trigger on the IPL treatment head discharges the flash lamp at the settings as
displayed on the control panel. Depressing the switch like-wise discharges the device (on
selected models only). The supplied sapphire crystal measures 15mm x 50 mm and is superior in
both clarity, thereby increasing both the efficiency of the flash lamp and lifespan of the treatment
head. It is very important to keep the sapphire crystal clean. Make sure to clean this with a soft
cloth after each treatment. A disinfectant such as alcohol can be used between treatments. Dried
gel on the crystal filter will reduce efficiency of the flash lamp. Replace the plastic guard over the
filter to prevent damage. In the event that the sapphire crystal is damaged (i.e. nicked or
cracked), please contact us.

3.1.3. Main unit

The Main unit is the integral part of this system; it consists of the following parts.
1. The Power supply module: Regulates electrical supply to the entire system.
2. The Control module: Regulates and coordinates the various components of the system for
optimum performance.
3. The display module: Displays various information of the system and accept users instruction.
4. High current capacitors: Delivers adequate electrical energy to guarantee sufficient power
during operation.
5. Cooling system: Maintains a stable thermal environment for optimum performance.

3.2. Accessories:
The accessories of this device include:
The IPL+RF treatment head
1suit
Filter piece
5pc
Protection glasses (for operator)
1pair
Protection goggles (for patient)
1pair
Users manual
1pc
Drainage hose
1pc
Funnel
1pc
Power line
1pc
Key
2pcs

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Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Environment Requirements
1. Unpacking the IPL +RF system and keep it in the ventilate room for one day, in order to avoid
destruction by high humidity during long distant transportation.
2. The IPL+RF system should be positioned in an area with adequate ventilation away from
devices produce heat.
3. The IPL +IPL system has an optimal working temperature between 15C~30C. Relative
humidity should not be over 80%. The working power of this device is about 1.2 KW. It is best
that the IPL +RF unit be installed in an air-conditioned room where the relative humidity and
temperature can be maintained at optimal levels.
4. Ensure the local rated voltage and the power supply of IPL +RF system before starting.

4.2 Installation
1. Place the IPL +RF system in the operation room,
2. Plug the handpiece connector firmly and properly to avoid the water circulation problem. (see
figure 4.1)

Figure 4.1
3. Unplug on this

drain tap

and screw the ventilation screw cap to tighten. (see figure 4.2)

Figure 4.2
4. Hold the funnel insert in one of drain tap.
5. Infuse distilled water from drain tap until the water can not add inside.
6. Ensure that the key switch is in the off position and that the emergency button is not engaged. If
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it is engaged, release it by rotating the button towards the direction of the arrow indicator.
7. Attach the power line and switch the circuit breaker to the On position. At this time water
circulation and the cooling system starts automatically
8. Switch the key switch at the front, and turning it in a clockwise direction.
9. After the IPL+RF system runs for at least 1 minute, observe whether the cooling system works
well or not. If it works well, when you touch the sapphire on the handpiece, it is cool and frost.
CAUTION
a. Only distilled water is to be used in the cooling system.
b. When using the system for the first time, rinse the cooling system with distilled water.
c. Ensure that the system have the enough water before treatment to prevent over heating.
d. Distilled water is added periodically specially when working in warmer climates and when the
treatment handpiece are changed often.
e. Make sure that the treatment head is firmly secured and the screw caps are firmly screwed
into place prior to operation.
f. Switch on and off several times for the first time to using the IPL system, until the handpiece is
cooling.
g. If the handpiece still not cooling, must be closed the IPL system and then contact us. Can not
shot or continue turn on the IPL system, otherwise the handpiece will be molten and crack.

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Chapter 5 Operation
5.1 Software operation explanation
5.1.1 Welcome display

(Figure 5.1)

(Figure 5.2)

Turn on the key switch by turning the key switch in a clockwise direction, then the screen will show the
first interface (see Figure 5.1) and press the "ENTER" to into the Mode menu (see Figure 5.2).

There are two operational Modes: Simple Mode and Expert Mode. The Simple Mode only need
to adjust the IPL and RF power energy, and the Expert Mode need to adjust all parameters such
as: pulse duration, delay time, pulse number, shot interval, IPL and RF power energy

5.1.2 Simple Mode

(Figure 5.3)
1. Treatment Mode Selection
Once in the Treatment Modes Selection Menu at left, press this button to choose the SR,
HR (see Figure 5.3).
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2. Skin Color Type Selection
There are 6 different skin color types, from type 1 (white color) to type 6

(back

color).

Please choose the corresponding skin color type,

3. IPL Energy Selection
2
The total energy measured in Joules/cm . Because of the 12 x 35 spot size, the scattering
effect of light is minimized. The higher power energy has the strong energy delivered to the
skin. The power energy can be increased or decreased by pressing or button respectively. The
2
power energy of this system can be adjusted between 0 to 50J/cm .
4. RF Energy Selection (Press On watt, the RF is option)
Adjust RF power among 0-15 levels and adjust refrigeration from low to high by touching
icon or .
5. Refrigeration selection
This is the cooling system set up (between -5
~+3
), it can be increased or decreased
by pressing or button respectively.
6. Store button
Press this button can be save you last step for these parameters.
7. Ready button
This button is control IPL function on and off. Press this button once time, it will be shows Ready that
mean the flash lamp is simmered and brighten, it can be shoot now. And press this button twice, it will
be shows Standby that mean the flash lamp be closed, it will be failed if shooting.

If you only like to use RF treatment, do not need to press Ready, just press the yellow button
on the handpiece, that is ok.
8. Return button
Press this button will back to the enter interface.
9. Shot count
"Total count" means the total shots for machine, this can not reset. And "pulse count" means the
shot number of shooting times in every time treatment, this can be reset. When you press "reset"
button, pulse count will reset to 0.
10. Treatments
IPL&RF machine can do following 3 treatments:
1. IPL + RF, set up IPL and RF energy
2. RF only, set up RF energy, but not need to press Ready, just press the yellow button on
handpiece to do RF treatment.
3. IPL, do not press On button, that means RF treatment turns off, or adjust RF drive power
to 0.
Note:
Please press On or Off to choose RF function ye s or no.

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5.1.3 Expert Mode

(Figure 5.4)
It is the same operation as "Simple Mode", only need to Press "Pulse1" / "Pulses" / "Delay1" /
"Delays" / "Pulse Number" or "shot interval" first, and then press or to set up the parameters
then these button change to red color. Please read these instructions by following each buttons.

The pulse sketch map:

Pulse 1

Pulses 2

Delay 1

Pulses 3

Delays 2

Pulses n (n=4,5,6)

Pls 1

Delays n (n=3,4,5,6)

Shot interval
Pulse number can be adjusted between 1 up to 15 pulses. Because the power of the system can
be divided into a series of pulses (unlike the previous generation of IPL units), the treatment is
less painful and more effective in patients with darker skin types. Please press or to set up pulse
number.
Pulse Duration (Pulse1 and Pulses n ) can be adjusted between 0.1 up to 30ms. This is the
length of time that the skin is exposed to the pulse of light. The larger or darker the lesion, the
longer it will take to heat up as compared to smaller lesions or those with less pigment. Please
press or to set up pulse1 and pulses.
Pulse Delay (Delay1 and Delays n) can be adjusted between 1 up to 50ms. This is the resting
phase between pulses (i.e. between first and second pulses) this delay or rest phase allows the
surrounding normal epidermis to cool down prior to initiating the next pulse. Press or to set
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manual up delay1 and delays.
Shot interval can be adjusted between 1 up to 5s. This is the delay time of each shots, it means
the discharge time of power supply. Press or to set up shot interval.

5.1.4 Turn off machine

After completing the treatment, customer must be sure the Ready information area shows
Standby. And please ensure the active treatment phase was terminated and disengage the
flash lamp. Then turn off the unit by turning the key counter clockwise. Please note that by going
on standby mode and turn off machine, the service lifespan of the treatment handle is maximized.

5.2 Treatment operation

5.2.1 Prior to treatment:
1. The operator must first get a detailed information,rule out any disorders that may
contraindicate this treatment and finally physically inspect the treatment area.
2. Avoid sunlight / artificial UV light exposure 3-4 weeks prior to treatment by patient.
3. Cosmetics should be removed with non-alcohol containing neutral cleansing milk.
4. The operator must patiently explain to patient the advantages of IPL system, clarify and
confirm patients expectations.
5. If for hair removal, all hair must be shaving.
6. The operator must wear protective goggles, and the patients should ware the eye shield.

5.2.2 Treating process:

1. Apply a thin layer (2-3 mm) of cold gel over the entire treatment area.
2. Start the machine, processing step by step (see Chapter 5.1) and adjust the parameters.
3. While exerting light pressure, approximate the treatment head perpendicularly over the
treatment area.

(Figure 5.5)
4.

Press the Trigger button on the treatment handle to begin treatment.

5.3 After treatment:

1. Remove the gel from the previously treated area after 10-15 minutes.
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2. Copy the treatment parameters to the patients record sheet in each treatment.
3. Avoid use of cosmetics for 24 hours after each treatment.
4. Avoid sun exposure after each treatment, recommended for at least 15 days after the
treatment. And use SPF 30 sun block to protection.
5. Pre and postoperative photographic documentation is recommended if possible.
CAUTION
a. The light generated by this IPL system is very intense. Exercise optical safety measures
by wearing the protective goggles. Avoid looking directly into the treatment area during
operation even when wearing the goggles.
b. Only professional personnel with appropriate training may operate this machine.
Unauthorized use or abuse in the hands of a novice may cause thermal injury to oneself or
others and may cause irreparable damage to the unit.
c. The continuous use of IPL can lead to a heat block due to overheating.

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Chapter 6 Clinical Application

6.1 Contraindications

Inflammatory dermatosis
Cutaneous Infections
Immune system defect
History of keloid formation
Psychologically ill patients or has had the high expectations
Pregnancy
Skin cancer
Bleeding disorders
Infected wounds
Photosensitiveness skin
On medication known to cross-react to light

6.2 Complications
Potential complications may be encountered in IPL procedures, in particular if inappropriate IPL
settings are used. It is very important to advise the patient that during the treatment some
complications may occur:

Pain and Stinging

The Xenon flash lamp produces an intense beam of light that generates heat and is precisely
modulated by computers and filters. The use of the built in cooling semiconductor as well as the
application of cool coupling gel diminishes discomfort during treatment.
The sensation of this heat is compared to that of being flicked with a rubber band. Any residual
sensation post treatment is kept to a minimum by applying cold packs left on for 5 to 10 minutes.

Edema and Erythema

Some transient swelling and erythema can occur especially during photo rejuvenation. This is
normally transient and can be treated with cool compresses (5 to 10 minutes) and mid-potent
topical steroids such at betamethasone valerate or momethasone furoate can be applied for 1 to
2 days.

Crusting and Scab

Scab formation after treatment can occur particularly if (1) a greater than amount of power/
fluence has been used. (2) For the treatment of pigmented lesions, sometimes the only way to
treat pigmentation is to physically destroy the pigment containing structures. By doing so, vesicle
formation and scab formation is expected. It is advised to place cool packs after treatment and to
apply an antibiotic ointment over the treated area until the scab has fallen off.

Hyper o Hypo pigmentation

Post treatment darkening of target lesions can occur. This is particularly expected

for the

treatment of pigmented lesions. In a few days to weeks, the scab will fall off.
During the treatment, the patient should always report every sensation.
There is possibility of adverse effects:

Hypo or hyperpigmentation may occur if the client has had sun exposure within

less

than 4 weeks before and after treatment.

Burn marks on the skin may occur if the client was not properly shaved before
treatment, or operator applied too much energy on the treated area.
Blisters and / or hypo or hyperpigmentation may occur when treating dark skin without
precautions.
Zebra stripes may occur if you are treating a client using too much gel and the light is
flashing out from the sides of the applicator or when not being careful about overlapping
when treating the client.

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This is an example of poor preparation

and technique. Settings too high & spot
location too random

(Figure 6.1)
A course of regular treatments followed by maintenance sessions is required to manage a hair growth
concern. How often the initial regular treatments are will depend on body area, previous hair removal
and speed of re-growth. How often the maintenance treatments are will depend on hormonal
influences, individual response and body area. Body areas are easier to successfully treat as there is
less likely to be much hormonal influence. Facial hair is the hardest to eliminate.
The treatment, the patient should always report every sensation.

6.3 Treatment Evaluation

6.3.1 Areas able to be treated

Hair removal
Female facial hair (upper lips, chin,
cheeks, neck ) avoid lips mucous area
Male facial hair (upper cheeks, neck)
Front neck and back neck
Chest area but avoid nipple and ereola
Abdomen and back
Arms, shoulder area, upper arms, lower
forearm, under-arms
Buttocks
Bikini/pubic area but not inner labia
Legs upper and lower
Backs of hands and fingers
Upper feet and toes
Acne
Full face
Neck
Decolletage
Back
Legs (limited results)

Areas unable to be treated:

Under eyebrows
Nostrils
Inner ears
Inner labia
Scrotum/ penis

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Pigmentation
Back of hands
Back forearms
Decolletage
Face
Vascular area

Cheeks
Nose
Chin
Neck
Decolletage
Legs (limited results)

Rejuvenation
Full face
Neck
Decolletage
Back of hands

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6.3.2 Conditions which can be treated

Hair removal:

Pigmentation conditions:

facial hair
Chest, abdomen and back hair
Bikini/pubic hair under-arms,
shoulder, lower forearm hair
Buttock and leg hair

Vascular conditions:

Sun damaged hyperpigmentation

Molted pigmentation
Lentigines
Ephelides (freckles)

Rejuvenation:

Diffuse redness
Rosacea
Telangiectasia

Skin texture
Pore size
Elasticity
polish

Acne conditions:
P. Acne bacteria
Affected acne

6.3.3

Skin Evaluation

Skin Type

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Color

Pure Caucasian
Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian
light Asian,
Mediterranean,
Asian, Hispanic

Reaction to UVA

Reaction to Sun

Very Sensitive

Very rarely burns, tans very

easily; olive or dark skin tone

Sensitive

Rarely burns, always tans

well; medium skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually;

fair to medium skin tone

Little Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with

difficulty; fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern,
Latin, Indian,
Malayan

Little Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with

difficulty; fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never

tans; very fair skin

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6.3.4

Wavelength range

Wavelength range
420-1200nm
510-1200nm
560-1200nm
610-1200nm
640-1200nm

Function
acne
pigmentation removal
skin rejuvenation, coarse pore treatment, promote skin elasticity
telangiectasia treatment
dark hair removal

(Figure 6.2)

6.4 Operation direction

6.4.1 For the face

(Figure 6.3)
1. Mark off two side of face, from one side to anther side.
2. Start from chin to forehead.
3. must be inerratic array every shots.
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6.4.2 For the body:

1. It should start from the underside to top for all parts.
2. Every shots must be in inerratic array.

6.4.3 Parameters characteristic:

Skin status

Activity
1. Decrease the power energy

The darker skin

2. Increase the pulse delay (allow more cooling)
The lighter the skin

1. Increase the power energy

2. Decrease the pulse delay
1. Decrease the power energy

The darker the hair / pigmented lesion

The lighter the hair / pigmented lesion

2. Increase the pulse delay (allow more cooling)

1. Increase the power energy
2. Decrease the pulse delay
1. Increase the power energy

Fine blood vessels

2. Decrease the pulse delay

3. Decrease the pulse width
1. Decrease the power energy

Thicker blood vessels

2. Increase pulse delay (allow more cooling)

3. Increase the pulse width

The smaller the target size / lesion

1. Decrease pulse delay

The larger the target size / lesion

1. Increase pulse delay (allow more cooling)

Bony prominences (forehead, malar

area, shins)

1. Decrease the power energy by 10-20%

6.5 Before and after Clinical pictures

(before hair removal)

(after hair removal)

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(before pigment removal)

(after pigment removal)

(before skin rejuvenation)

(after skin rejuvenation)

(Before telangiectasia treatment)

(after telangiectasia treatment)

(Before acne treatment)

(after acne treatment)

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Chapter 7 Repair and Maintenance

7.1 Daily maintenance
1. Clean the Sapphire crystal: to be wiped clean with cotton stick soaked in alcohol each time
after treatment;
2. Every while after this equipment is used, distilled water must be replaced about once in a
month;
3. The IPL system must be clean with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent could be used but be
cautious as not to let liquids from entering the units internal mechanism.
4. This equipment must not be disassembled by any unauthorized personnel.

7.2 General Trouble solve

Check power cable
Check circuit breaker / fuse
Check key switch
No power
Disengage the emergency cut off switch by rotating
towards the direction of the arrows indicated
Notify your distributor
Key pads are none responsive
System failed to initialize

Please contact us
Not enough power, please check main power supply
and contact us
The flash lamp has reached its maximum life 80,000
shots, Replace the flash lamp.

Malfunction of flash lamp on the

handpiece

The IPL treatment head is probably damaged, please

change the IPL treatment head or contact the dealer
Some air in the cooling system, please off the key
switch several times

The sapphire is warm

The system is designed for continued used for up 3

hours in optimal environmental temperature and
humidity
Contact us

The power of the IPL handpiece has

wakened

The handpiece has nearly reached its life after

40,000 shots, so the fluence can be adjusted by a
few joules to compensate

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Annex A

IPL treatment parameters

Application: For 8.4 colorful touch screen only

1. For Hair removal

Step 1: Choose the program HR, and insert: 640-1200 fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2
)

Number of
treatments
needed

9.0 - 12

13

30 - 40

13

8.0 - 10.0

13

25 - 35

7.0 - 9.0

13

6.0 - 8.0

13

20 - 30

5.0 - 6.0

10

4.5 - 5.5

10

15 - 25

4.0 - 5.0

10

3.5 - 4.5

10

10 -20

3.0 -4.0

10

2.5-3.5

10

7-15

Skin
Typ
e

Number
of Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

12.0 14.0

13

9.0 - 11.0

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Treatment
Interval
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
2. Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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2. For pigmentation removal

Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert 510-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

Pulse1

Delay 1

Pulses

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number of
treatments
needed

Treatment
Interval

10.0 12.0

10

9.0 11.0

10

28 - 40

II

8.0 - 10.0

10

7.0 - 9.0

10

25 - 35

III

7.0 - 9.0

10

6.0 - 8.0

10

20 - 30

IV

5.0 - 7.0

10

4.0 - 6.0

10

15 - 30

4.0 - 5.0

10

3.0 - 40

10

10 - 20

VI

3.0 - 4.0

10

2.5 - 3.5

10

7 -15

20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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3. For Skin Rejuvenation

Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert: 560-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number
of
treatment
s needed

8.0-9.0

10

26 - 36

10

7.0-8.0

10

22 - 30

6.5 - 7.5

10

6.0-7.0

10

18 - 28

5.5 - 6.5

10

5.0-6.0

10

12 - 25

3.5 - 5.0

10

3.0 - 4.0

10

8 - 16

3.0 - 4.0

10

2.5-3.5

10

5-13

Skin
Type

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

.8.5 10.0

10

7.5 - 8.5

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Treatment
Interval
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
2. Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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4. For Vascular treatment

Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert:610-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number
of
treatment
s needed

9.0 11.0

26 - 36

7.0 - 9.0

22 - 30

7.0 - 9.0

6.0 - 8.0

18 - 28

5.0 - 7.0

4.0 - 6.0

12 - 25

4.0 - 5.0

3.0 - 40

8 - 16

3.0 - 4.0

2.5 - 3.5

5-13

Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

10.0 12.0

8.0 - 10.0

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Treatmen
t Interval
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
2. Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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5. For Acne treatment

Step 1: Choose the program Acne therapy, insert: 420-1200nm filter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:
Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharge
interval

Pulse1

Delay 1

Pulses

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number of
treatments
needed

Treatment
Interval

6.0 - 7.0

5.5 - 6.5

25 -35

20 -30 days

II

5.5 - 6.5

5.0 - 6.0

20 - 30

20 -30 days

III

5.0 - 6.0

4.5 - 5.5

16 - 25

20 -30 days

IV

4.0 - 5.0

3.5 - 4.5

12 - 25

20 -30 days

3.5 - 4.5

3.0 - 4.0

8 - 16

20 -30 days

VI

2.5-3.5

2.0 - 3.0

5-12

20 -30 days

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:

1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.

2. Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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Annex B (IPL+RF treatment parameters)

RF energy setting up: 15 levels, 11-14 levels are recommended with IPL treatment together as
following:
Application: For 8.4 colorful touch screen only

1.For Hair removal

Step 1: Choose the program HR, and insert: 640-1200 fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2
)

Number of
treatments
needed

9.0 - 12

13

30 - 40

13

8.0 - 10.0

13

25 - 35

7.0 - 9.0

13

6.0 - 8.0

13

20 - 30

5.0 - 6.0

10

4.5 - 5.5

10

15 - 25

4.0 - 5.0

10

3.5 - 4.5

10

10 -20

3.0 -4.0

10

2.5-3.5

10

7-15

Skin
Typ
e

Number
of Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

12.0 14.0

13

9.0 - 11.0

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Treatment
Interval
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days
30 - 45
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
2. Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

2.For pigmentation removal

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Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert 510-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:
Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

Pulse1

Delay 1

Pulses

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number of
treatments
needed

Treatment
Interval

10.0 12.0

10

9.0 11.0

10

28 - 40

II

8.0 - 10.0

10

7.0 - 9.0

10

25 - 35

III

7.0 - 9.0

10

6.0 - 8.0

10

20 - 30

IV

5.0 - 7.0

10

4.0 - 6.0

10

15 - 30

4.0 - 5.0

10

3.0 - 40

10

10 - 20

VI

3.0 - 4.0

10

2.5 - 3.5

10

7 -15

20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days
20 - 30
days

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
1. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
2.

Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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3.For Skin Rejuvenation

Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert: 560-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number
of
treatment
s needed

8.0-9.0

10

26 - 36

10

7.0-8.0

10

22 - 30

6.5 - 7.5

10

6.0-7.0

10

18 - 28

5.5 - 6.5

10

5.0-6.0

10

12 - 25

3.5 - 5.0

10

3.0 - 4.0

10

8 - 16

3.0 - 4.0

10

2.5-3.5

10

5-13

Skin
Type

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

.8.5 10.0

10

7.5 - 8.5

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days
15 - 25
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
3. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
4.

Treatment
Interval

Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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4.For Vascular treatment

Step 1: Choose the program SR, and insert:610-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number
of
treatment
s needed

9.0 11.0

26 - 36

7.0 - 9.0

22 - 30

7.0 - 9.0

6.0 - 8.0

18 - 28

5.0 - 7.0

4.0 - 6.0

12 - 25

4.0 - 5.0

3.0 - 40

8 - 16

3.0 - 4.0

2.5 - 3.5

5-13

Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharg
e interval

II

Pulse1

Delay
1

Pulses

10.0 12.0

8.0 - 10.0

III

IV

V
VI

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days
20 -30
days

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
5. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
6.

Treatmen
t Interval

Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

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5.For Acne treatment

Step 1: Choose the program Acne therapy, insert: 420-1200nm fliter
Step 2: Input the parameters as shown in the table below:
Skin
Typ
e

Number
of
Pulses

Discharge
interval

Pulse1

Delay 1

Pulses

Delays

Energy
power
(J/cm2)

Number of
treatments
needed

Treatment
Interval

6.0 - 7.0

5.5 - 6.5

25 -35

20 -30 days

II

5.5 - 6.5

5.0 - 6.0

20 - 30

20 -30 days

III

5.0 - 6.0

4.5 - 5.5

16 - 25

20 -30 days

IV

4.0 - 5.0

3.5 - 4.5

12 - 25

20 -30 days

3.5 - 4.5

3.0 - 4.0

8 - 16

20 -30 days

VI

2.5-3.5

2.0 - 3.0

5-12

20 -30 days

Skin Type

Color

Type I

Pure Caucasian

Type II

Darker Caucasian,
Scandinavian

Type III

light Asian,
Mediterranean,

Reaction to
UVA
Very
Sensitive
Sensitive

Reaction to Sun
Very rarely burns, tans very easily; olive
or dark skin tone
Rarely burns, always tans well; medium
skin tone

Moderately
Sensitive

Burns moderately, tans gradually; fair to

medium skin tone

Asian, Hispanic

Little
Sensitive

Usually burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type V

Middle Eastern, Latin,

Indian, Malayan

Little
Sensitive

always burns easily, tans with difficulty;

fair skin tone

Type VI

Negro

Minimally
Sensitive

Always burns easily, never tans; very

fair skin

Type IV

Note:
7. These parameters only as a reference and shouldn't be deemed to be absolute.
8.

Observations of the skin reaction is crucial to the success of the treatment.

6.RF treatment only

Parameters setting up: RF treatment is not limited for what type of skin or what kind of treatment,
the W adjustable is per as customers sensitive to heat, it is adjusted from 5-10 levels, please
communicate with customer which heat is comfortable for them , which is good way.

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