N7NAR8550Wireless Modem

Preliminary 0.6 December 10, 2010 AirPrime AR Series Product Specification Preliminary Rev 0.6 December 10, 2010 2 Product Specification Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem, or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data. Safety and Hazards Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems. Note: Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence. Limitations of Liability This manual is provided “as is”. Sierra Wireless makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The recipient of the manual shall endorse all risks arising from its use. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless. SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Sierra Wireless and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product. Preliminary Rev 0.6 December 10, 2010 3 Product Specification Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM ® 3G. Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its Licensees under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group. Copyright © 2010 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved. Trademarks AirCard ® and Watcher ® are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless™, AirPrime™, AirLink ™, AirVantage™ and the Sierra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. , , ® , inSIM ® , WAVECOM ® , WISMO ® , Wireless Microprocessor ® , Wireless CPU ® , Open AT ® are filed or registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless S.A. in France and/or in other countries. Windows ® and Windows Vista ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. QUALCOMM ® is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Used under license. Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Contact Information Sales Desk: Phone: 1-604-232-1488 Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time E-mail: [email protected] Post: Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond, BC Canada V6V 3A4 Fax: 1-604-231-1109 Web: www.sierrawireless.com Consult our website for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: www.sierrawireless.com Preliminary Rev 0.6 December 10, 2010 4 Product Specification Document History Version Date Updates 0.1 December 9, 2009 Creation 0.2 December 14, 2009 Updates for Preliminary release Preliminary Rev 0.6 December 10, 2010 5 Contents 1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 8 1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 8 1.2. Reference Specifications ................................................................................................... 8 2. FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 9 2.1. Modes of Operation ........................................................................................................... 9 2.2. Communications Functions ............................................................................................... 9 3. …

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Sierra Wireless America, Inc 2290 Cosmos Ct. Carlsbad CA, 92011 Tel. 760-476-8700 Fax 760-476-8701 AUTHORIZATION LETTER DATE: 20 February , 2007 Compliance Certification Services Certification Division 47173 Benicia Street Fremont, CA 94538 To whom it may concern: We, the undersigned, hereby authorize the Testing Division of Compliance Engineering Services, Inc., d.b.a. Compliance Certification Services and hereafter referred to as CCS, to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by CCS on our behalf shall have the same effect as acts of our own. We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). In authorizing CCS Testing Division as our agent, we still recognize that we are responsible to: a) comply with the relevant provisions of the certification program; b) make all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the evaluation, including provision for examining documentation and access to all areas, records (including internal audit reports) and personnel for the purposes of evaluation (e.g. testing, inspection, assessment, surveillance, reassessment) and resolution of complaints; c) make claims regarding certification only in respect of the scope for which certification has been granted; d) do not use our product certification in such a manner as to bring the Certification Division into disrepute and not make any statement regarding our product certification which the Certification Division may consider misleading or unauthorized; e) upon suspension or cancellation of certification, discontinue use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto and return any certification documents as required by the Certification Division; f) use certification only to indicate the products are certified as being in conformity with specified standards; g) endeavor to ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner; h) ensure that any reference to our product certification in communication media such as documents, brochures or advertising, complies with the requirements of the Certification Division; i) keep a record of all complaints made known to the us relating to the product’s compliance with requirements of the relevant standard and to make these records available to the Certification Division when requested; j) take appropriate action with respect to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products or services that affect compliance with the requirements for certification; k) document the actions taken. This authorization is valid until further written notice from the applicant. Sincerely, Todd Van Cleave Manager Engineering Services Carlsbad Research & Development Sierra Wireless America, Inc.

January 17, 2008 Compliance Certification Services Certification Division 47173 Benicia Street Fremont, CA 94538 USA To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned, hereby authorize Ms. Claire Hoque /Application Examiner of Compliance Engineering Services, Inc., d.b.a. Compliance Certification Services and hereafter referred to as CCS, to act on our behalf in submitting our application for the FCC equipment authorization. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that we are not subject to a denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 853(a). This authorization is valid until further written notice from Sierra Wireless. Sincerely Yours, Ying Wang Staff Regulatory Specialist

Modular Approval Checklist FCC ID: N7NAR8550 Item Requirements EUT 1 The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. Module RADIO elements are shielded. Please see submitted external photograph exhibits 2 The module must have buffered modulation/data inputs Module chipset design incorporates integrated buffer circuitry 3 The module must contain power supply regulation on the module; Module chipset incorporates voltage regulation to transceiver circuitry 4 The module must contain a permanently attached antenna, or contain a unique antenna connector, and be marketed and operated only with specific antenna(s) Not applicable to licensed modules 5 The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand-alone configuration; EUT conformance testing was performed in a standalone configuration 6 The licensed module must have a FCC ID label on the module itself. That FCC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily removed. If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: Contains “FCC ID: N7NAR8550” Please refer to the FCC ID label format. Labeling instruction has been provided in the OEM installation instruction. 7 The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter. The grantee must provide comprehensive instructions to explain compliance requirements; The Module is compliant with all applicable FCC rules. Compliance requirements are stated in the product integration guide 8 The module must comply with RF exposure requirements. Compliance with RF exposure requirements is addressed in RF exposure report

March 2, 2011 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: N7NAR8550 We hereby request that the exhibits listed below, submitted with our application for certification, be withheld from public disclosure. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. We cite trade secrets as the reason and purpose of the request.  Schematics  Block Diagram  Operation Description  Tune Up Procedure Furthermore, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705 in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204, we request the following exhibits be withheld from public viewing for a short limited time of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization, due to the sensitive business information:  User Guide  Product Photos  Test Setup Photos Best Regards Ying Wang Staff Regulatory Specialist

Modular Approval Checklist FCC ID: N7NAR8550 Item Requirements EUT 1 The radio elements must have the radio frequency circuitry shielded. Module RADIO elements are shielded. Please see submitted external photograph exhibits 2 The module must have buffered modulation/data inputs Module chipset design incorporates integrated buffer circuitry 3 The module must contain power supply regulation on the module; Module chipset incorporates voltage regulation to transceiver circuitry 4 The module must contain a permanently attached antenna, or contain a unique antenna connector, and be marketed and operated only with specific antenna(s) Not applicable to licensed modules 5 The module must demonstrate compliance in a stand-alone configuration; EUT conformance testing was performed in a standalone configuration 6 The licensed module must have a FCC ID label on the module itself. That FCC ID label must be visible through a window on the final device or it must be visible when an access panel, door or cover is easily removed. If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the final device that contains the following text: Contains “FCC ID: N7NAR8550” Please refer to the FCC ID label format. Labeling instruction has been provided in the OEM installation instruction. 7 The module must comply with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter. The grantee must provide comprehensive instructions to explain compliance requirements; The Module is compliant with all applicable FCC rules. Compliance requirements are stated in the product integration guide 8 The module must comply with RF exposure requirements. Compliance with RF exposure requirements is addressed in RF exposure report

March 2, 2011 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Standards Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Confidentiality Request for FCC ID: N7NAR8550 We hereby request that the exhibits listed below, submitted with our application for certification, be withheld from public disclosure. This request is made under the provisions of Section 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, and Section 552(b)(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. We cite trade secrets as the reason and purpose of the request.  Schematics  Block Diagram  Operation Description  Tune Up Procedure Furthermore, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705 in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204, we request the following exhibits be withheld from public viewing for a short limited time of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization, due to the sensitive business information:  User Guide  Product Photos  Test Setup Photos Best Regards Ying Wang Staff Regulatory Specialist

Evaluation of RF Exposure for AR8550 Wireless Modem as a Mobile Device In this application we seek modular approval to the AR8550 wireless modem for use in mobile configuration. Based on the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C and 47 CFR §2.1091, we have concluded that the AR8550 will comply with the FCC rules on RF exposure for mobile devices if the antenna gain does not exceed 5 dBi in cellular band and 3.3 dBi in PCS band. The following analysis will demonstrate such compliance. The analysis will be done in two US bands. Operation in cellular band (824 – 849 MHz) The peak conducted output power of AR8550 in Cellular band is 32.13 dBm. Take the worst case as an example, in which an antenna with 5 dBi gain is used. The resulted power density at a distance of 20 cm can be deducted as follows: EIRP = 32.13 + 5 = 37.13 dBm = 5164 mW Power Density = EIRP*DutyCycle/(4πR 2 ) = 5164*0.5/(4*π*20 2 ) = 0.514 mW/cm 2 where DutyCycle is 0.5 for GPRS operation (the worst case) and R is 20 cm. The MPE limit for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure is shown in the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C and can be calculated as follows: MPE limit = 824/1500 = 0.55 mW/cm 2 As we can see the resulted power density is below the MPE limit, therefore AR8550 in Cellular band is compliant with the FCC rules on RF exposure. Operation in PCS band (1850 – 1910 MHz) The peak conducted output power of AR8550 in PCS band is 29.66 dBm. Take the worst case as an example, in which an antenna with 3.3 dBi gain is used. The resulted ERP can be expressed as follows: ERP = 29.66 + 3.3 –2.15 = 30.81 dBm (1.205 W) < 3 W The FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C states that mobile devices identified in 47 CFR §2.1091 that operate at frequencies above 1.5 GHz with an ERP of 3.0 watts or more are required to perform routine environmental evaluation for RF exposure prior to equipment authorization or use; otherwise, they are categorically excluded. As we can see this resulted ERP is below 3 W, therefore routine environmental evaluation for RF exposure prior to equipment authorization or use for AR8550 in PCS band is categorically excluded.

 2011 Sierra Wireless, Inc. This document contains information which is proprietary and confidential to Sierra Wireless, Inc. Disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Company or licensee of this document without the prior written permission of Sierra Wireless, Inc. is strictly prohibited. AR8550 Test Report FOR FCC and IC Certifications IC: 2417C-AR8550 FCC ID: N7NAR8550 SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22, 24, 27 / RSS 132, 133 AR8550 February 16, 2011 Page 2 of 56  2011 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one. Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Purpose ......................................................................... 3 2 Test Summary .......................................................................................... 3 3 Description of Equipment under Test ...................................................... 3 4 RF Power Output ..................................................................................... 4 4.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Test Equipment.................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Test Results GSM/EDGE (GMSK: MCS4; 8-PSK: MCS9) ................................ 5 4.4 Test Results UMTS .............................................................................................. 5 4.4.1 Test 1: RF Output Power Results for WCDMA R99 ....................................... 5 Test 2: RF Output Power Results for HSDPA Rel6 .................................................... 6 4.4.2 Test 3: RF Output Power Results for HSPA (HSDPA & HSUPA) Rel6 ......... 8 4.5 Test Settings for UMTS Mode on CMU200 ...................................................... 10 5 Occupied Bandwidth .............................................................................. 15 5.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 15 5.2 Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 15 5.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 15 5.3.1 GSM Results .................................................................................................. 16 5.3.2 WCDMA Results ........................................................................................... 16 5.4 Test Plots ........................................................................................................... 17 6 Block Edge Compliance ........................................................................ 38 6.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 38 6.2 Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 38 6.3 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 38 6.4 Test Plots ........................................................................................................... 39 7 Frequency Stability versus Temperature ............................................... 53 7.1 Summary of Results ........................................................................................... 53 7.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 53 7.3 Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 53 7.4 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 54 7.4.1 GSM Frequency Error over Temperature .................................................... 54 7.4.2 UMTS Frequency Error over Temperature .................................................. 54 8 Frequency Stability versus Voltage ....................................................... 55 8.1 Summary of Results ........................................................................................... 55 8.2 Test Procedure .................................................................................................. 55 8.3 Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 55 8.4 Test Results ....................................................................................................... 56 8.4.1 GSM Frequency Error over Voltage............................................................. 56 8.4.2 UMTS Frequency Error over Voltage .......................................................... 56 SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22, 24, 27 / RSS 132, 133 AR8550 February 16, 2011 Page 3 of 56  2011 Sierra Wireless, Inc. The contents of this page are subject to the confidentiality information on page one. 1 Introduction and Purpose This document provides test data for the AR8550 modem intended for FCC and Industry Canada certifications. The tests included in this report are limited to all conducted tests required. The radiated tests were performed at an external test facility. 2 Test Summary FCC Rule IC Standards DESCRIPTION OF TEST RESULT PAGE 2.1046 RSS-132, 4.4 Issue 2 RSS-133, 6.4 Issue 5 RSS-139, 6.4 RF Power Output Complies 4 2.1049 RSS-Gen, 4.6 Issue 2 Occupied Bandwidth Complies 15 2.1051, 22.901(d) 22.917, 24.238(a), 27.53(g) RSS-132, 4.5 Issue 2 RSS-133, 6.5 Issue 5 RSS-139, 6.5 Out of Band Emissions at Antenna Terminals and Block Edge Compliance Complies See SGS Report & Page 38 2.1053 RSS-132, 4.5 Issue 2 RSS-133, 6.5 Issue 5 RSS-139, 6.5 Field Strength of Spurious Radiation Complies See SGS Report 2.1055 RSS-132, 4.3 Issue 2 RSS-133, 6.3 Issue 5 RSS-139, 6.3 Frequency Stability versus Temperature Co…

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SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 588 West Jindu Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 (0) 21 6191 5666 Fax: +86 (0) 21 6191 5655 [email protected] Report No.:SHEM110100005301 Page 1 of 46 Tino Pan Jim Xu E&E Section Manager Project Engineer SGS-CSTC (Shanghai)Co., Ltd. SGS-CSTC (Shanghai)Co., Ltd. This document is issued by the Company subject to its General Conditions of Service printed overleaf, available on request or accessible at www.sgs.com/terms_and_conditions.htm and, for electronic format documents, subject to Terms and Conditions for Electronic Documents at www.sgs.com/terms_e- document.htm. Attention is drawn to the limitation of liability, indemnification and jurisdiction issues defined therein. Any holder of this document is advised that information contained hereon reflects the Company’s findings at the time of its intervention only and within the limits of Client’s instructions, if any. The Company’s sole responsibility is to its Client and this document does not exonerate parties to a transaction from exercising all their rights and obligations under the transaction documents. This document cannot be reproduced except in full, without prior written approval of the Company. Any unauthorized alteration, forgery or falsification of the content or appearance of this document is unlawful and offenders may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Unless otherwise stated the results shown in this test report refer only to thesample(s) tested and such sample(s) are retained for 90 days only Member of the SGS Group (Société Générale de Surveillance) FCC Partial Test Report Application No. : SHEM110100005301 Applicant: Sierra Wireless Inc. Equipment Under Test (EUT): Product Name: Wireless Modem Brand Name: Sierra Wireless Model Name: AR8550 Standards: FCC part 2, 22H & 24E & 27 Date of Receipt: Jan. 27, 2011 Date of Test: Jan. 27, 2011 to Mar. 4, 2011 Date of Issue: Mar. 4, 2011 Test Result : PASS * * In the configuration tested, the EUT detailed in this report complied with the standards specified above. Please refer to section 2 of this report for further details. SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ReportNo.: SHEM110100005301 Page: 2 of 46 This document is issued by the Company subject to its General Conditions of Service printed overleaf, available on request or accessible at www.sgs.com/terms_and_conditions.htm and, for electronic format documents, subject to Terms and Conditions for Electronic Documents at www.sgs.com/terms_e- document.htm. Attention is drawn to the limitation of liability, indemnification and jurisdiction issues defined therein. Any holder of this document is advised that information contained hereon reflects the Company’s findings at the time of its intervention only and within the limits of Client’s instructions, if any. The Company’s sole responsibility is to its Client and this document does not exonerate parties to a transaction from exercising all their rights and obligations under the transaction documents. This document cannot be reproduced except in full, without prior written approval of the Company. Any unauthorized alteration, forgery or falsification of the content or appearance of this document is unlawful and offenders may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Unless otherwise stated the results shown in this test report refer only to the sample(s) tested and such sample(s) are retained for 90 days only 2 Test Summary Description of Test FCC Rules Result Out of Band Emissions at antenna Terminals and Band Edge 2.1051 22.917(a) 24.238(a) 27.53(g) Compliant Field Strength of Spurious Emissions 2.1053 22.917(a) 24.238(a) 27.53(g) Compliant SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ReportNo.: SHEM110100005301 Page: 3 of 46 This document is issued by the Company subject to its General Conditions of Service printed overleaf, available on request or accessible at www.sgs.com/terms_and_conditions.htm and, for electronic format documents, subject to Terms and Conditions for Electronic Documents at www.sgs.com/terms_e- document.htm. Attention is drawn to the limitation of liability, indemnification and jurisdiction issues defined therein. Any holder of this document is advised that information contained hereon reflects the Company’s findings at the time of its intervention only and within the limits of Client’s instructions, if any. The Company’s sole responsibility is to its Client and this document does not exonerate parties to a transaction from exercising all their rights and obligations under the transaction documents. This document cannot be reproduced except in full, without prior written approval of the Company. Any unauthorized alteration, forgery or falsification of the content or appearance of this document is unlawful and offenders may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Unless otherwise stated the results shown in this test report refer only to the sample(s) tested and such sample(s) are retained for 90 days only 3 Contents Page 1 COVER PAGE ...........................................................................................................................................1 2 TEST SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................................... 2 3 CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 4 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................................... 4 4.1 CLIENT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................... 4 4.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF E.U.T. ...........................................................................…

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 2011 Sierra Wireless, Inc. This document contains information which is proprietary and confidential to Sierra Wireless, Inc. Disclosure to persons other than the officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Company or licensee of this document without the prior written permission of Sierra Wireless, Inc. is strictly prohibited. AR8550 Test Report FOR FCC and IC Certifications IC: 2417C-AR8550 FCC ID: N7NAR8550 SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. FCC Part 22, 24, 27 / RSS 132, 133 AR8550 February 16, 2011 Page 2 of 56  2011 Sierra Wireless, Inc…

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