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Electronic level control

ELC 4x2 A/B

Work description

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Contents

Contents

Introduction Important ...............................................3

Safety ....................................................3

Fault diagnosis Introduction ...........................................5

System faults .........................................6

Diagnostic feature Reading flashing codes .........................7

Erasing fault codes ................................8

Fault codes Fault code 01-46 ............................. 9-17

Level sensors Level sensors .......................................18

Fitting level sensor ..............................19

Changing control unit Configuring .........................................21

Calibration ...........................................21

Level calibration Levels ..................................................22

Calibration ...........................................23

Compressed air components 4x2A rear air suspension .....................24

4x2B full air suspension ......................26

Wiring diagrams Component information ......................28

Wiring diagrams ............................ 29-31

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 Introduction

Introduction

Important
This work description covers the ELC control unit:
Scania part No. 1 374 464

Safety

! WARNING!

Always use stands when working under

vehicles with air suspension.

Working under vehicles with air suspension should be carried

out in such a way as to avoid the risk of injury.
If the frame falls onto the axle it may cause crushing or blow
injuries.
The frame falls onto the axle if:
- an air bellows is punctured
- an air line is disconnected
- power is applied to a valve for venting the bellows
- a level sensor is changed when starter voltage is on.

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 Fault diagnosis

Fault diagnosis

Introduction Faults which cannot be revealed by the

control unit:
ELC continuously checks its own operation. If
there is a fault, this is indicated with the system - Faults in the control box.
fault lamp. Any faults discovered will be given
a fault code and stored in the control unit. Fault - Breaks in wiring for speed signal. The con-
codes can then be read as a flashing code on trol unit will not change control from fast
control to normal control when the vehicle
the diagnostic lamp. starts moving.
Faults which can be revealed by the - Break in brake signal cable. The control unit
control unit: does not stop control during braking.
- Short circuit in wiring, sensors and solenoid - Bent lever/link to level sensor. This fault will
valves. give incorrect drive level.
- Breaks in wiring, sensors and solenoid - Valve for raising/lowering chassis sticking in
valves. open position. The chassis is raised and low-
ered.
- Incorrect control function (the control unit is
unable to raise or lower the chassis to the - The control box receives its power supply
required level). directly from the same fuse as the control
unit. In the case of a short circuit in the con-
- Fault in control unit memory. trol box, the control unit also stops working.
When a fault has arisen and been registered,
this will be indicated with the system fault
lamp. The fault is given fault code which is
stored in the control unit.
The system fault lamp also comes on:
- if the ignition is switched on, the lamp
flashes to show that it is working. No fault
code is generated.
- Level calibration is ended. No fault code is
generated.
- if the voltage supply to the control unit is too
low between 7.5 and 18 volt. No fault code is
generated. If voltage supply is below 7.5 volt,
the control unit is switched off entirely.

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Fault diagnosis

System faults
If the control unit detects a fault, a warning is
provided by the system fault lamp.
Fault are divided into two groups, serious and
other faults.

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Serious faults
In the case of serious faults, the system fault
lamp flashes and a fault code is generated. System fault lamp
Serious faults are divided into two categories.
Serious faults, category 1:
- ROM malfunction. Fault code generated. Other faults
In the case of less serious faults, the system
- RAM malfunction. Fault code generated. fault lamp lights continuously.
Level control ceases and drive levels are
The following is considered as a less serious
locked. If any of these faults arises, try switch-
fault:
ing the power off and then on. If the lamp does
not stop flashing, the control unit must be - Faulty control feature. Control unit is unable
changed. to lower/raise the chassis to desired level.
Fault code generated.
Serious faults, category 2:
- Faults in wiring to level sensors and solenoid
valves (short/break). Fault code generated.
- Faults in level sensors and solenoid valves
(short circuit/break). Fault code generated.
- Incorrect parameters. Fault code generated.
- Incorrect calibration values. Fault code gen-
erated.
Level control ceases and drive levels are
locked. It may be possible to adjust chassis
level manually using the control box. Try
switching the power off and then on.
If the fault is due to defective contacts and cor-
rects itself, the control unit will return to nor-
mal level control. The fault code is stored in
the control unit.

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 Diagnostic feature

Diagnostic feature

Reading flashing codes

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Fault codes are read using flashing codes on the
diagnostic lamp on the instrument panel.
1 Press the diagnostic switch beside the diag-
nostic lamp for at least 2 seconds.
2 The switch is released and the first fault
code is flashed.
3 The flashing code consists of tens and units.
Tens are flashed out first. The flashing sig- 1 2
nal for tens consists of slow flashes 10, 20,
30 etc.
Units are flashed out after the tens. The
flashing signal for units consists of quick
flashes 1, 2, 3, 4 etc.
4 The flashing signal is added up to a fault
code, which can be read on the fault code
list. ED C
ETC
5 If the diagnostic switch is again depressed

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the next fault code is flashed out.
6 If you wish to read the first flashing code 1 Diagnostic switch
again, switch the power off and then on and 2 Diagnostic lamp
start again from the beginning.

No system faults
If there are no faults in the system, no flash-
ing codes can be read.

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0 2 4 6 [s]

Flashing code for fault code 33.

1 Flashing code, tens
2 Flashing code, units

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Diagnostic feature

Erasing fault codes

Fault code are stored in the control unit until
they are erased. It is important to erase fault
codes when the fault has been rectified so that
they do not cause confusion when fault diag-
nosis is next carried out.
1 Switch off the power using the starter key.
Press the diagnostic switch and hold it
down.
2 Turn the starter key to drive and wait for at
least three seconds before releasing the
diagnostic switch. Erasure is then com-
pleted.
3 Start the truck and raise and lower it using
the control box. Check that no fault codes
are regenerated.

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 Fault codes

Fault codes

Fault code 01 Fault: Parameter fault in control unit.

Cause: The test sum of the parameters is not correct. One of

the parameters which controls the work process has assumed
an incorrect value.

Comment: When programming the parameter list, the binary

parameter codes are added together to a figure which is stored
in the control unit. The control unit checks the parameter list
against this figure and produces a warning if it is incorrect.

Action: Erase fault code. If the fault code is again generated,

reprogram the parameters using Scania Programmer 2. If you
do not have Programmer 2 change the control unit.

Fault code 02
Fault: Calibration fault in control unit.

Cause: The test sum during calibration is faulty. One of the

levels calibrated in the control unit has assumed an incorrect
value.

Comments: During calibration the control unit reads three

level signals from the level sensor. The binary codes for these
levels are added together to give a figure which is stored in the
control unit. The control unit then checks the calibration val-
ues against this figure.

Action: Erase fault code. Recalibrate drive level, maximum

level and lower mechanical stop if it is regenerated.

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Fault code 03 Fault: Fault in control unit integrated memory.

Cause: Test sum in ROM incorrect. Data in ROM has

assumed an incorrect value.

Comment: When programming the ROM, the contents are

added together to a sum which is stored in the control unit.
The control unit then continuously checks the ROM against
this sum.

Action: Erase fault code. Change control unit if it is regenerated.

Fault code 04 Fault: Fault in control unit integrated memory.

Cause: Incorrect RAM. Control unit RAM is defective.

Comment: When checking the memory cells in the RAM, the

control unit has discovered a defective memory cell.

Action: Erase fault code. Change control unit if it is regenerated.

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Fault code 10 or 11 Fault: Break or short circuit in level sensor on driving axle.

Cause: Break or short circuit to +24 volt in sensor T73 or in

wiring from pin 19 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit receives no information about rear

chassis height and cannot work.

Action: Measure the resistance across the contact pin on the

sensor. Resistance should be 120 ohm. Check the wiring
between the control unit and the sensor. See circuit 48 (4x2A)
and 69 (4x2B).

Fault code 12 Fault: Break or short circuit in level sensor on front axle.
4x2B only

Cause: Break or short circuit to +24 volt in sensor T72 or in

wiring from pin 6 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit receives no information about front

chassis height and cannot work.

Action: Measure the resistance across the contact pin on the

sensor. Resistance should be 120 ohm. Check the wiring
between the control unit and the sensor. See circuit 66.

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Fault code 14 or 15 Fault: Break or short circuit in level sensor on driving axle.

Cause: Break or short circuit to earth in sensor T73 or in wir-

ing from pin 19 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit receives no information about rear

chassis height and cannot work.

Action: Measure the resistance across the contact pin on the

sensor. Resistance should be 120 ohm. Check the wiring
between the control unit and the sensor. See circuit 48 (4x2A)
and 69 (4x2B).

Fault code 16 Fault: Short circuit to earth in level sensor on front axle.
4x2B only.

Cause: Short circuit to earth in sensor T72 or in wiring from

pin 6 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit receives no information about front

chassis height and cannot work.

Action: Measure the resistance across the contact pin on the

sensor. Resistance should be 120 ohm. Check the wiring
between the control unit and the sensor. See circuit 66.

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Fault code 20 Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering spring bellows.

Cause: Break or short circuit to +24 volt in valve coil V51 or
wiring from pin 21 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the spring bel-

lows on the front axle and driving axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin V51 on the

valve block. Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wir-
ing. For 4x2A, see circuit 45. For 4x2B, see circuit 61.

Fault code 21 or 22
Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering driving axle.

Cause: Break or short circuit to +24 volt in magnetic coil V53

or in wiring from pin 8 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the driving axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin V53 on the

valve block. Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wir-
ing. For 4x2A, see circuit 41. For 4x2B, see circuit 55.

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Fault code 23 Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering front axle.

Cause: Break or short circuit to +24 volt in magnetic coil V52

or in wiring from pin 10 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the front axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin V52 on the

valve block. Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wir-
ing. See circuit 58.

Fault code 30 Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering spring bellows.

Cause: Short circuit to earth in valve coil V51 or wiring from
pin 21 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the spring bel-

lows on the front axle and driving axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin on valve block.

Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wiring. For 4x2A,
see circuit 45. For 4x2B, see circuit 61.

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Fault code 31 or 32 Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering driving axle.

Cause: Short circuit to earth in magnetic coil V53 or wiring

from pin 8 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the driving axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin V53 on the

valve block. Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wir-
ing. For 4x2A, see circuit 41. For 4x2B, see circuit 55.

Fault code 33 Fault: Loss of function, raising/lowering front axle.

Cause: Short circuit to earth in magnetic coil V52 or wiring

from pin 10 on the control unit.

Comment: Control unit is unable to operate the front axle.

Action: Measure resistance across contact pin V52 on the

valve block. Resistance should be 100-110 ohm. Check wir-
ing. See circuit 58

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Fault codes

Fault code 40 or 41 Fault: Unsatisfactory control when raising rear of chassis.

Cause: Rear level sensor has, for 30 seconds, given a level

signal which is lower than the level to which the control unit is
attempting to adjust the vehicle.

Comment: Fault code cannot be generated until at least

15 minutes after the starter power is switched on.
This is to ensure that there is sufficiently high system pressure
in the compressed air system.

Action: Check air pressure. Check that air is reaching the bel-
lows, look for leakage, blocked air lines and seizing valves.
Check that the sensor link and lever have not been bent or
become detached.

Fault code 42 Fault: Unsatisfactory control when raising front of chassis.

Cause: The level sensor has, for 30 seconds, been giving a

level signal which is lower than that to which the control unit
is attempting to adjust the vehicle.

Comment: Fault code cannot be generated until at least

15 minutes after the starter power is switched on.
This is to ensure that there is sufficiently high system pressure
in the compressed air system.

Action: Check air pressure. Check that air is reaching the bel-
lows, look for leakage, blocked air lines and seizing valves.
Check that the sensor link and lever have not been bent or
become detached.

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Fault code 44 or 45 Fault: Unsatisfactory control when lowering rear of chassis.

Cause: The rear level sensor has, for 30 seconds, been provid-
ing a level signal which is higher than that level to which the
control unit is attempting to adjust the vehicle.

Comment: Fault code cannot be generated until at least

15 minutes after the starter power is switched on.

Action: Look for blocked air lines. Check if the sensor link or
lever has become bent or detached. Check if the valve is seiz-
ing in raising position. Check that there is nothing mechanical
preventing lowering.

Fault code 46 Fault: Unsatisfactory control when raising chassis at front.

Cause: The level sensor has, for 30 seconds, been giving a

level signal which is higher than that level to which the con-
trol unit is attempting to adjust the vehicle.

Comment: Fault code cannot be generated until at least

15 minutes after the starter power is switched on.

Action: Look for blocked air lines. Check if the sensor link or
lever has become bent or detached. Check if the valve is seiz-
ing in raising position. Check that there is nothing mechanical
preventing lowering.

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Level sensors

Level sensors

! WARNING!

When changing level sensors the truck

starter power should be switched off. If
the power is switched on the control unit
will start to control level as soon as an
operational sensor has been connected.
This can cause crushing injury.

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Changing
When changing level sensors, the rotating lever
Fig. 1 The front level sensor is located
bracket should be turned as illustrated in figures
on the crossmember under the gearbox.
3 and 4 so that the sensor works correctly.
The front axle lever bracket is turned as illus-
trated in figure 3.
The rear axle lever bracket is turned as illus-
trated in figure 4.
In addition, level calibration must be done in the
control unit. See ”Level calibration” on page 23.

Fault diagnosis
Level sensors are of inductive type.
During fault diagnosis it is not possible to
measure any change in resistance when the
sensor is actuated.
Sensor coil resistance will be constant irrespec-
tive of how the rotating bracket on the sensor is
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turned.
Coil resistance is 120 ohm.
Fig. 2 The rear level sensor is located on
Incorrect coil resistance can be due to sensor the right-hand side of the frame above
damage or moisture in the sensor or sensor the drive axle.
switch. This will give incorrect driving level.
If the sensor lever or link has been bent or
detached, truck driving level will be incorrect.

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Fitting level sensor

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Fig. 3 Fitting front axle level sensor. N.B. The raised lugs (1) on the rotating
bracket are turned up in order to achieve correct sensor operation.

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Fig. 4 Fitting drive axle level sensor. N.B. The raised lugs (1) on the rotating
bracket are turned up in order to achieve correct sensor operation.

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Changing control unit

Configuring
When the control unit is changed, the new con-
trol unit should be configured for the vehicle.
The control unit is supplied from Scania with
correct basic configuration.
During calibration, the control unit itself real-
izes the difference between vehicles with rear
air suspension 4x2A and full air suspension
4x2B.

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Calibration
When changing control units and level sensors,
level sensors should be calibrated for the new
control unit. See page 23.

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The control unit is removed by pushing up the

attaching clamp and unplugging it.

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Level calibration

Level calibration

Levels
When changing control unit and level sensors,
three levels should be calibrated in the control
unit.
Driving level- the level at which the vehicle is 1
normally driven.
Max. level- the highest level which can be per-
mitted. If the chassis is raised too far the bellows

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or shock absorbers may be damaged.
Lower mechanical stop- when the frame bump
stop is resting against the axle. Fig. 1 Measuring calibration levels, front axle (1)
The heights given in the table below are meas-
ured as in fig 1 and fig 2.

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(1). Height is measured against the outer side of

the frame.
Front
Chassis height Air spring Driving level Max. level Lower mechanical
height stop
Normal Normal 317 mm 537 mm (237) mm
Normal Low 265 mm 452 mm (205) mm

Rear
Chassis height Driving level Max. level Lower mechanical
stop
Normal 142 mm 262 mm (42) mm

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 Level calibration

Calibration
Calibration contact G9 is used for level calibra-
tion. This is located under the central electric
unit.

9
G
1 Place chocks behind the wheels and release
the parking brake
2 Switch off the voltage using the starter

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key.
3 Earth calibration contact G9.
Calibration contact G9
4 Switch on starter voltage using the starter
key.
5 ELC now checks its lamps on the instru- 13 Finally, calibrate the lower mechanical
ment panel. This takes about 2 seconds. stop. Lower the chassis until it is resting
Within 5 seconds of the check being com- on the bump stop. Check that movement is
pleted, earth connection to the calibration not limited by the bellows becoming crum-
contact must be interrupted. pled.

6 If the calibration request has been under- 14 Earth calibration switch G9.
stood by ELC, the control unit level fault
lamp will light. The lamp will be on during 15 Interrupt the earth connection from calibra-
the entire calibration process. If the lamp tion switch G9.
does not come on, repeat points 1-4. 16 If calibration has been successful the level
7 Drive level is calibrated first. Chassis fault lamp will go out. The system fault
drive level at front and rear is set using the lamp lights to confirm that calibration has
control box. been successful.
If calibration has failed the level fault lamp
lights. Repeat points 1-14

! WARNING! 17 If calibration has been successful, switch

off starter voltage and switch it on again
Always use stands when working under using the starter key. ELC is now ready to
vehicles with air suspension. be used again.

8 Earth calibration contact G9.

9 Break the earth connection from calibra-
tion contact G9.
10 The other level which can be calibrated is
max. level. Set max. level front and rear
using the control box.
11 Earth calibration contact G9.
12 Interrupt the earth connection from calibra-
tion switch G9.

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Compressed air components

Compressed air
components V51 V53

4x2A rear air suspension

1 Valve block
2 Air bellows, driving axle
3 Pressure gauge
4 To the protection valve for load sensing
brake

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5 Manifold fitting, 9.3 bar
6 Test connection

Resistance of valve coils is 100-110 ohm.

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LC 8

1 V53 V51

8
LD
21

23 22 11

LU 12

LZJ 6 LZA 6 LBW 12

LE 8

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3 6 4 2

Skeleton diagram for compressed air 4x2A, rear air suspension with ELC

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Compressed air components

Compressed air
components

4x2B full air suspension V51 V53 V52

1 Valve block
2 Air bellows, driving axle
3 Air bellows, front axle
4 Manifold fitting, 9.3 bar
5 To the protection valve for load sensing
brake
6 Pressure gauge
7 Double check valve

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8 Extra air tanks
9 Overflow valve, 10 bar
10 From compressor, 12.2 bar
11 Test connection

Resistance of valve coils is 100-110 ohm.

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3 1 4 2

LAL 8 LC 8

V52 V53 V51

8
LD
LAK 8 23 22 11

LAJ 8 LU 12

LZJ 6 LZA 6 LBW 12

LE 8

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3 6 11 5 2

Skeleton diagram for compressed air 4x2B, full air suspension

3 8 9 10 1 4 2

LAL 8 LC 8

11

V52 V53 V51

3
12
8
LD

LU

LAK 8 23 22 11

LAJ 8
LZA 6
LBY 12 LBX 12

LZJ 6 LBW 12
LE 8
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3 6 7 11 5 2

Skeleton diagram for compressed air 4x2B, full air suspension with extra compressed air tanks

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Wiring diagrams
Wiring diagrams

Component information
Component Description Circuit
C56 Connectors 31
C67 Splice 4x2A 46
Splice 4x2B 63
C78 Connector, 9 pin 20
C163 Connector, 9 pin 20
C268 Connector, 12 pin 38-72
E18 Control unit 1-75
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G9-4 Cable for level calibration. White cable with green insulation marked G9 under the central electric unit. 28
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R8 Relay, brake light 38

S48 Diagnostic switch with diagnostic lamp 15
S107 Control box 21
T72 Front axle level sensor, 4x2B only 66
T73 Driving axle level sensor 4x2A 49
Driving axle level sensor 4x2B 69
V51 Raising/lowering valve coil, 4x2A 45
Raising/lowering valve coil, 4x2B 61
V52 Valve coil, open bellows circuit, front axle. 4x2B only 58
V53 Valve coil, open bellows circuit, driving axle. 4x2A 41
Valve coil, open bellows circuit, driving axle. 4x2B 55
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W51 Level fault lamp 5

W52 System fault lamp 9
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