SIST EN 60947-7-3:2010

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)

This part of IEC 60947 applies to fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for the reception of cartridge fuse-links in accordance with IEC 60127-2, intended primarily for industrial or similar use in circuits not exceeding 1000 V a.c., up to 1000 Hz or 1500 V d.c., and having a maximum short-circuit breaking capacity of 1500 A. They are intended for installation in electrical equipment with enclosures which surround the fuse terminal blocks to such an extent that they are accessible only with the aid of a tool. For certain applications, for example in control circuits, the fuse terminal blocks may be designed exclusively for short-circuit protection. The object of this standard is to specify safety requirements and test methods for the mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics of fuse terminal blocks, to ensure the compatibility between terminal blocks and standardized fuse-links. This standard may be used as a guide for - fuse terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.; - fuse terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc. There applicable in this standard, the term "clamping unit" has been used instead of the term "terminal". This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

Niederspannungsschaltgeräte - Teil 7-3: Hilfseinrichtungen - Sicherheitsanforderungen für Sicherungs-Reihenklemmen (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)

Appareillage à basse tension - Partie 7-3: Matériels accessoires - Prescriptions de sécurité pour les blocs de jonction à fusible (CEI 60947-7-3:2009)

La CEI 60947-7-3:2009 s'applique aux blocs de jonction à fusible avec des organes de serrage du type à vis ou du type sans vis, prévus pour le raccordement de conducteurs en cuivre rigides (à âme massive ou à âme câblée) ou souples conçus pour recevoir des éléments de remplacement à cartouche selon la CEI 60127-2, destinés principalement à des usages industriels ou usages similaires et à être insérés dans des circuits dont la tension assignée ne dépasse pas 1 000 V en courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 Hz ou 1 500 V en courant continu et ayant un pouvoir de coupure maximal de 1 500 A. Ils sont destinés à être installés dans des équipements électriques sous enveloppes qui enferment les blocs de jonction à fusible de manière à ce qu'ils ne soient accessibles qu'à l'aide d'un outil. Pour certaines applications, par exemple dans des circuits de commande, les blocs de jonction à fusible peuvent être conçus exclusivement pour la protection contre les courts-circuits. La présente norme a pour objet de spécifier les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d'essai pour les caractéristiques mécaniques, électriques et thermiques des blocs de jonction à fusible, pour assurer la compatibilité entre les blocs de jonctions et les éléments de remplacement normalisés. La présente norme peut servir de guide pour  - les blocs de jonction à fusible nécessitant la fixation de pièces spéciales sur les conducteurs, par exemple les connexions rapides ou les connexions enroulées, etc.;  - les blocs de jonction à fusible assurant un contact direct avec les conducteurs au moyen de lames ou de pointes pénétrant à travers l'enveloppe isolante, par exemple les connexions par déplacement d'isolant, etc.  Dans la présente norme, le terme 'organe de serrage' a été utilisé, s'il y a lieu, à la place du terme 'borne'. Cela est pris en compte en cas de référence à la CEI 60947-1. Les modifications techniques majeures de la présente norme depuis la précédente publication sont listées ci-dessous:  - les exigences concernant les distances d'isolement et les lignes de fuite ont été remplacées par la référence à l'Annexe H de la CEI 60947-1;  - en 8.3.3.1, les exigences pour l'essai de tenue mécanique des organes de serrage ont été améliorées;  - les exigences concernant les couples de serrage pour les essais ont été améliorées et référencées au Tableau 4 de la CEI 60947-1;  - les exigences pour la tenue et les dimensions des éléments de remplacement conventionnels ont été spécifiées en 8.5.2.5.   Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60947-1:2007 et la CEI 60947-7-1:2009.

Nizkonapetostne stikalne in krmilne naprave - 7-21. del: Pomožna oprema - Varnostne zahteve za priključne bloke z varovalkami (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)

Ta del IEC 60947 velja za priključne bloke z varovalkami z vijačnimi ali nevijačnimi pritrdilnimi enotami za povezavo togih (trdnih ali sukanih) ali gibkih bakrenih vodnikov za sprejem patronskih taljivih vložkov v skladu z IEC 60127-2, ki so namenjeni predvsem industrijski ali podobni uporabi v tokokrogih, ki ne presegajo 1000 V izmeničnega toka, do 1000 Hz, ali 1500 V enosmernega toka, in imajo maksimalno zmogljivost prekinitve kratkega stika 1500 A. Namenjeni so vgradnji v električno opremo z ograjenimi prostori, ki obdajajo priključne bloke z varovalkami do te mere, da so dostopni le s pomočjo orodja. Pri določenih uporabah, na primer v nadzornih tokokrogih, so lahko priključni bloki z varovalkami zasnovani izključno za zaščito pred kratkim stikom. Predmet tega standarda je opredeliti varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za mehanske, električne in toplotne lastnosti priključnih blokov z varovalkami, da se zagotovi skladnost med priključnimi bloki z varovalkami in standardiziranimi taljivimi vložki. Ta standard se lahko uporabi kot vodilo za: – priključne bloke z varovalkami, ki zahtevajo pritrditev posebnih naprav na vodnike, na primer končnikov za hitro spajanje ali ovitih spojev itd.; - priključne bloke z varovalkami, ki zagotavljajo neposreden stik z vodniki s pomočjo robov ali točk, ki predirajo izolacijo, na primer spojke za spajanje brez snemanja izolacije, itd. V tem standardu se namesto izraza »terminal« uporablja izraz »pritrdilna enota«. To se upošteva pri sklicevanju na IEC 60947-1.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Dec-2009
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• ICS: 29.130.20 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Technical Committee: SKA - Switchgear and control gear
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Dec-2009
• Due Date: 08-Feb-2010
• Completion Date: 24-Dec-2009
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: EN 60947-7-3:2009 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60947-7-3:2003 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2010
• Replaces: SIST EN 60947-7-3:2003 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 60947-7-3:2003 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
• Effective Date: 04-Sep-2012
• Replaces: SIST EN 60947-7-3:2003 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -- Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment - Safety
requirements for fuse terminal blocks (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)
Niederspannungsschaltgeräte - Teil 7-3: Hilfseinrichtungen - Sicherheitsanforderungen
für Sicherungs-Reihenklemmen (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)
Appareillage à basse tension - Partie 7-3: Matériels accessoires - Prescriptions de
sécurité pour les blocs de jonction à fusible (CEI 60947-7-3:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60947-7-3:2009
ICS:
29.120.20 Spojni elementi Connecting devices
29.130.20 Nizkonapetostne stikalne in Low voltage switchgear and
krmilne naprave controlgear
SIST EN 60947-7-3:2010 en,fr
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60947-7-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.120.99; 29.130.20 Supersedes EN 60947-7-3:2002


English version


Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear -
Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment -
Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks
(IEC 60947-7-3:2009)


Appareillage à basse tension -  Niederspannungsschaltgeräte -
Partie 7-3: Matériels accessoires - Teil 7-3: Hilfseinrichtungen -
Exigences de sécurité pour les blocs Sicherheitsanforderungen
de jonction à fusible für Sicherungs-Reihenklemmen
(CEI 60947-7-3:2009) (IEC 60947-7-3:2009)




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the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Foreword
The text of document 17B/1657/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 60947-7-3, prepared by SC 17B,
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, of IEC TC 17, Switchgear and controlgear, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60947-7-3 on 2009-09-10.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60947-7-3:2002.
The main technical modifications of EN 60947-7-3:2009 since EN 60947-7-3:2002 are listed below:
– requirements regarding clearances and creepage distances replaced by reference to Annex H of
EN 60947-1;
– requirements for the test of the mechanical strength of the clamping units improved in 8.3.3.1;
– requirements for tightening torques for the tests improved and referenced to Table 4 of EN 60947-1;
– requirements for the resistance and the dimensions of dummy fuse-links specified in 8.5.2.5.
This standard shall be read in conjunction with EN 60947-1 and EN 60947-7-1. The provisions of the
general rules dealt with in EN 60947-1 and the requirements for terminal blocks of EN 60947-7-1 are
applicable to this standard, where specifically called for. Clauses and subclauses, tables, figures and
annexes thus applicable are identified by reference to EN 60947-1 or EN 60947-7-1, e.g. 1.2 of
EN 60947-1, Table 4 of EN 60947-7-1 or Annex A of EN 60947-1.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2010-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-09-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60947-7-3:2009 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60127-6 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60127-6:1994 + A1:1996 + A2:2003 (not modified).
+ A1
+ A2
IEC 60715 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60715:2001 (not modified).
+ A1
IEC 61180-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61180-1:1994 (not modified).
IEC 61180-2 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61180-2:1994 (not modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60127-1 2006 Miniature fuses - EN 60127-1 2006
Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and
general requirements for miniature fuse-links


IEC 60127-2 2003 Miniature fuses - EN 60127-2 2003
A1 2003 Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links A1 2003


IEC 60216-1 2001 Electrical insulating materials - Properties of EN 60216-1 2001
thermal endurance -
Part 1: Ageing procedures and evaluation of
test results


IEC 60695-11-5 2004 Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-11-5 2005
Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test
method - Apparatus, confirmatory test
arrangement and guidance


IEC 60947-1 2007 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-1 2007
Part 1: General rules


1)
IEC 60947-7-1 - Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - EN 60947-7-1 2009
Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment - Terminal
blocks for copper conductors


ISO 3 1973 Preferred numbers - Series of preferred - -
numbers


ISO 4046-4 2002 Paper, board, pulps and related terms - - -
Vocabulary -
Part 4: Paper and board grades and
converted products




1)
Undated reference.

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IEC 60947-7-3
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INTERNATIONAL
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Appareillage à basse tension –
Partie 7-3: Matériels accessoires – Exigences de sécurité pour les blocs de
jonction à fusible

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
INTRODUCTION.6
1 General .7
1.1 Scope.7
1.2 Normative references .7
2 Definitions .8
3 Classification.9
4 Characteristics .9
4.1 Fuse-links .9
4.2 Rated power dissipation value.9
4.2.1 Overload and short-circuit protection (P ).9
V
4.2.2 Exclusive short-circuit protection (P ).9
VK
4.3 Rated and limiting values .9
4.3.1 Rated voltages .9
4.3.2 Void.9
4.3.3 Standard cross-sections .9
4.3.4 Rated cross-section.9
4.3.5 Rated connecting capacity.9
4.3.6 Working voltage.10
5 Product information .10
5.1 Marking .10
5.2 Additional information.10
5.3 Marking on the packing unit.10
6 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions. 11
6.1.1 Ambient temperature .11
7 Constructional and performance requirements. 11
7.1 Constructional requirements.11
7.1.1 Clamping units .11
7.1.2 Mounting .11
7.1.3 Clearances and creepage distances .11
7.1.4 Terminal identification and marking . 12
7.1.5 Void.12
7.1.6 Rated cross-section and rated connecting capacity .12
7.1.7 Void.12
7.1.8 Actuating conditions .12
7.2 Performance requirements .12
7.2.1 Mechanical requirements during actuation.12
7.2.2 Electrical requirements .12
7.2.3 Thermal requirements.13
7.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .13
8 Tests .13
8.1 Kinds of test .13
8.2 General .13
8.3 Verification of mechanical characteristics . 13
8.3.1 General .13
8.3.2 Attachment of the fuse terminal block on its support.14

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8.3.3 Mechanical properties of clamping units of a fuse terminal block . 14
8.3.4 Compatibility between fuse terminal blocks and the fuse-link. 14
8.3.5 Mechanical strength of the connection between the terminal block
base and the fuse-carrier.15
8.4 Verification of electrical characteristics. 15
8.4.1 General .15
8.4.2 Void.16
8.4.3 Dielectric tests.16
8.4.4 Contact resistance.17
8.4.5 Temperature rise of clamping units.18
8.4.6 Void.18
8.4.7 Ageing test (for screwless-type fuse terminal blocks only) . 18
8.5 Verification of thermal characteristics .19
8.5.1 General .19
8.5.2 Rated power dissipation .20
8.5.3 Durability.24
8.5.4 Needle flame test .24
8.6 Verification of EMC characteristics . 26
Annex A (normative) Gauges .27
Annex B (informative) Power dissipation values P and P .28
V VK
Annex C (normative) Order of tests and number of specimens. 36
Bibliography.37

Figure 1 − Test arrangement for the verification of the contact resistance. 17
Figure 2 − Test arrangement for separate arrangement . 20
Figure 3 − Test arrangement for compound arrangement . 21
Figure 4 − Test arrangement for compound arrangement of short-circuit protection . 22
Figure 5 − Test arrangement for the needle flame test .25
Figure 6 − Point of test flame contact (view from the layer placed below the fuse
terminal block) . 25
Figure A.1 – Outline of the gauges.27
Figure B.1 – Derating curve in the case of exclusive short-circuit protection for a
separate arrangement.30
Figure B.2 – Derating curve in the case of exclusive short-circuit protection for a
compound arrangement .31
Figure B.3 – Derating curve in the case of overload and short-circuit protection for a
separate arrangement.33
Figure B.4 – Derating curve in the case of overload and short-circuit protection for a
compound arrangement .34

Table 1 − Test forces .14
Table 2 − Dummy fuse-links.23
Table A.1 − Dimensions and materials for gauges for fuse-links according
to IEC 60127-2 .27
Table B.1 – Results of derating curves in the case of exclusive short-circuit protection. 32
Table B.2 – Results of derating curves in case of overload and short-circuit protection.35
Table C.1 – Order of tests and number of specimens. 36

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International Standard IEC 60947-7-3 has been prepared by subcommittee 17B: Low-voltage
switchgear and controlgear, of IEC technical committee 17: Switchgear and controlgear.
This second edition of IEC 60947-7-3 cancels and replaces the first edition, published in 2002,
and constitutes a technical revision.
The main technical modifications of this standard since this previous publication are listed
below:
– requirements regarding clearances and creepage distances replaced by reference to
Annex H of IEC 60947-1;
– requirements for the test of the mechanical strength of the clamping units improved in
8.3.3.1;
– requirements for tightening torques for the tests improved and referenced to Table 4 of
IEC 60947-1;

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– requirements for the resistance and the dimensions of dummy fuse-links specified in
8.5.2.5.
This standard shall be read in conjunction with IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-7-1. The
provisions of the general rules dealt with in IEC 60947-1 and the requirements for terminal
blocks of IEC 60947-7-1 are applicable to this standard, where specifically called for. Clauses
and subclauses, tables, figures and annexes thus applicable are identified by reference to
IEC 60947-1 or IEC 60947-7-1, e.g. 1.2 of IEC 60947-1, Table 4 of IEC 60947-7-1 or Annex A
of IEC 60947-1.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
17B/1657/FDIS 17B/1671/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 60947 series, under the general title Low-voltage switchgear
and controlgear, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the
data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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INTRODUCTION
The standard for fuse terminal blocks covers not only the terminal block requirements but also
takes into account the specifications of the cartridge fuse-links according to IEC 60127-1 and
IEC 60127-2. A connection between these two standards is made by adding (adapting) the
fundamental specifications of cartridge fuse-links (rated current, rated voltage, maximum
voltage drop and maximum sustained power dissipation for cartridge fuse-links with the
dimension of 5 mm × 20 mm or 6,3 mm × 32 mm with their different response characteristics)
to the IEC 60947-7-1 requirements for terminal blocks. By this means, it is possible to judge
the quality of the product “fuse terminal blocks”.
An important fact when using such cartridge fuse-links with fuse terminal blocks is that fuses
heat up much less under rated load than they would do under overload conditions. The rated
load is the result of rated current and maximum voltage drop. But there is a considerably
increased power dissipation under overload conditions, equalling the maximum sustained
power dissipation loss according to IEC 60127-2.
In industrial applications, single fuse terminal blocks are used within an arrangement of
terminal blocks or many of them forming an arrangement on their own. This means that the
same current and fuse-link will result in different heat emissions. Furthermore, it should be
taken into account that apart from the general full range fuse (for overload and short-circuit
protection), some fuse terminal blocks are exclusively used for short-circuit protection
according to IEC 60364-4-43, e.g. in control circuits, where no overloads occur (i.e. safety
coils, indicator lights or similar equipment).
Consequently there are four different types of application that need to be described in the
catalogue or indicated on the fuse terminal block. For more information, see Annex B.

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Part 7-3: Ancillary equipment –
Safety requirements for fuse terminal blocks



1 General
1.1 Scope
This part of IEC 60947 applies to fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type
clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for
the reception of cartridge fuse-links in accordance with IEC 60127-2, intended primarily for
industrial or similar use in circuits not exceeding 1 000 V a.c., up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c.,
and having a maximum short-circuit breaking capacity of 1 500 A.
They are intended for installation in electrical equipment with enclosures which surround the
fuse terminal blocks to such an extent that they are accessible only with the aid of a tool.
For certain applications, for example in control circuits, the fuse terminal blocks may be
designed exclusively for short-circuit protection.
NOTE This standard may be used as a guide for fuse terminal blocks for the reception of special cartridge fuse-
links which do not meet the requirements of IEC 60127-2.
The object of this standard is to specify safety requirements and test methods for the
mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics of fuse terminal blocks, to ensure the
compatibility between terminal blocks and standardized fuse-links.
This standard may be used as a guide for
− fuse terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example
quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;
− fuse terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points
penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.
Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term
“terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.
1.2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60127-1:2006, Miniature fuses – Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general
requirements for miniature fuse-links
IEC 60127-2:2003, Miniature fuses – Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links
Amendment 1 (2003)
IEC 60216-1:2001, Electrical insulating materials – Properties of thermal endurance – Part 1:
Ageing procedures and evaluation of test results
IEC 60695-11-5:2004, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-5: Test flames – Needle flame test method
– Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance

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SIST EN 60947-7-3:2010
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IEC 60947-7-1, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment –
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