AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

ANSI/ISA-61241-1 (12.10.03)-2006

Electrical Apparatus for Use in Zone 21 and

Zone 22 Hazardous (Classified) Locations −
Protection by Enclosures “tD”

Approved 29 January 2007

ANSI/ISA-61241-1 (12.10.03)-2006, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Zone 20, Zone 21 and Zone
22 Hazardous (Classified) Locations – Protection by Enclosures “tD”

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The following people served as members of ISA Subcommittee SP12.10:

NAME COMPANY

A. Engler, Chair Det Norske Veritas DNV

M. Coppler,* Managing Director Ametek Inc.
S. Arnold* Ametek Drexelbrook
D. Bishop David N Bishop Consultant
E. Briesch Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
R. Buschart Cable Tray Institute
R. Fontaine FM Approvals
J. Kuczka Killark
E. Massey Rockwell Automation
A. Page MSHA Approval & Certification Center
P. Schimmoeller CSA International
T. Schnaare Rosemount Inc.
D. Wechsler Dow Chemical Company
R. Wigg E-x Solutions International Pty. Ltd.
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* One vote per company.

The following people served as members of ISA Committee SP12:

NAME COMPANY

T. Schnaare, Chair Rosemount Inc.

W. Lawrence, Vice Chair FM Approvals
M. Coppler, Managing Director Ametek Inc.
N. Abbatiello Optimation Technology
D. Ankele Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
A. Ballard Crouse Hinds Division of Cooper Industries
D. Bishop David N Bishop Consultant
H. Bockle R. Stahl Inc.
K. Boegli Phoenix Contact Inc.
D. Burns Shell Exploration & Production Company
R. Buschart Cable Tray Institute
R. Cardinal Bently Nevada LLC
C. Casso Nabors Industries
J. Cospolich Waldemar S Nelson & Company Inc.
S. Czaniecki Intrinsic Safety Concepts Inc.
J. Dolphin PSC Solutions
T. Dubaniewicz NIOSH
U. Dugar Mobil Chemical Company
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A. Engler Det Norske Veritas DNV

W. Fiske Intertek Testing Services
G. Garcha GE Energy
D. Hohenstein Pepperl + Fuchs Inc.
D. Jagger Bifold-Fluid Power
P. Jonscher Adalet PLM
F. Kent Honeywell Inc.
P. Kovscek Industrial Scientific Corporation
J. Kuczka Killark
B. Larson Turck Inc.
E. Massey Rockwell Automation
A. Mobley 3M Company
S. Nguyen Siemens Milltronics Ltd.
A. Page MSHA Approval & Certification Center
P. Schimmoeller CSA International
R. Seitz Artech Engineering
D. Wechsler Dow Chemical Company
R. Wigg E-x Solutions International Pty. Ltd.
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* One vote per company.

This standard was approved for publication by the ISA Standards and Practices Board on 24 July 2006.

NAME COMPANY

I. Verhappen, Vice President MTL Instrument Group

F. Amir E I Du Pont Company
D. Bishop David N Bishop Consultant
M. Coppler Ametek Inc.
B. Dumortier Schneider Electric
W. Holland Consultant
E. Icayan ACES Inc.
A. Iverson Ivy Optiks
R. Jones Consultant
K. Lindner Endress + Hauser Process Solutions AG
V. Maggioli Feltronics Corporation
T. McAvinew Jacobs Engineering Group
A. McCauley Chagrin Valley Controls Inc.
G. McFarland Emerson Process Mgmt. Pwr & Water Solutions
R. Reimer Rockwell Automation
N. Sands E I du Pont
H. Sasajima Yamatake Corporation
T. Schnaare Rosemount Inc.
J. Tatera Tatera & Associates Inc.
R. Webb Robert C. Webb PE
W. Weidman Worley Parsons
J. Weiss KEMA Inc.
M. Widmeyer Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
M. Zielinski Emerson Process Management
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CONTENTS
Foreword.............................................................................................................................. 9
1 Scope .......................................................................................................................... 11
2 Normative references ................................................................................................... 11
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................... 12
4 Construction ................................................................................................................ 12
5 Practice A and practice B ............................................................................................. 12
6 Supplementary rRequirements for electrical apparatus protected by enclosures for
practice A for use in zones 20, 21 and 22 ..................................................................... 12
6.1 General............................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Joints .................................................................................................................. 13
7 Supplementary rRequirements for electrical apparatus protected by enclosures for
practice B for use in zone 20 or 21 or 22....................................................................... 14
7.1 General............................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Joints .................................................................................................................. 14
7.3 Operating rods, spindles or shafts ....................................................................... 16
7.4 Clearance of bolts ............................................................................................... 17
8 Verification and tests .................................................................................................... 18
8.1 General............................................................................................................... 18
8.2 Type tests ........................................................................................................... 18
9 Marking........................................................................................................................ 20
Annex A U.S. major deviations............................................................................................ 21
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 1 – Plain joints ......................................................................................................... 15

Figure 2 – Spigotted joints .................................................................................................. 15
Figure 3 – Gasketed joints .................................................................................................. 16
Figure 4 – Power shafts for speeds of 100r/min or more ...................................................... 17
Figure 5 – Clearance of bolts .............................................................................................. 18

Table 1 – Plain joints .......................................................................................................... 15

Table 2 – Gasketed joints ................................................................................................... 16
Table 3 – Power shafts for speeds of 100 r/min or more ...................................................... 17
Table 4 – Power shafts for speeds of less than 100 r/min .................................................... 17
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Foreword
st
All text of IEC 61241-1:2004 (1 edition) is included. U.S. National Deviations are shown by
strikeout through text deleted and underline under text added. There is one annex in this
standard. It is informative and is not considered part of this standard.
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1 Scope

This part of IEC 61241 standard is applicable to electrical apparatus protected by enclosures and
surface temperature limitation for use in areas where combustible dust may be present in
quantities which could lead to a fire or explosion hazard explosive dust atmospheres classified
as zone 21 or zone 22 hazardous locations in accordance with Article 506 of the NEC ® . It
specifies requirements for design, construction and testing of electrical apparatus.

This standard supplements the general requirements in IEC 61241-0 ANSI/ISA-61241-0.

NOTE IEC 61241-14 gives guidance on the selection and installation of the apparatus. Apparatus within the scope of
this standard may also be subjected to additional requirements in other standards – for example, IEC 60079-0.

The ignition protection is based on the limitation of the maximum surface temperature of the
enclosure and on other surfaces which could be in contact with dust and on the restriction of dust
ingress into the enclosure by the use of "dust-tight" or "dust-protected" enclosures.

The application of electrical apparatus in atmospheres which may contain explosive gas as well
as combustible dust, whether simultaneously or separately, requires additional protective
measures.

Where the apparatus has to meet other environmental conditions, for example, protection against
ingress of water and resistance to corrosion, additional methods of protection may be necessary.
The method used should not adversely affect the integrity of the enclosure.

This standard does not apply to dusts of explosives which do not require atmospheric oxygen for
combustion, or to pyrophoric substances.

This standard is not applicable to electrical apparatus intended for use in underground parts of
mines as well as those parts of surface installations of such mines endangered by firedamp
and/or combustible dust.

This standard does not take account of any risk due to an emission of flammable or toxic gas
from the dust.

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 60529:2001, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60034-5, Rotating electrical machines – Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the
integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP code) – Classification
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IEC 61241-0 ANSI/ISA-61241-0, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Zone 20, Zone 21, and Zone 22
Hazardous (Classified) Locations – General Requirements Electrical apparatus for use in the
presence of combustible dust – Part 0: General requirements 1

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 61241-0 ANSI/ISA-
61241-0, as well as the following definitions, apply.

3.1
dust ignition protection type “tD”
all relevant measures specified in this standard (e.g. dust ingress protection and surface
temperature limitation) applied to electrical apparatus protected by an enclosure to avoid ignition
of a dust layer or cloud
type of protection for explosive dust atmospheres where electrical apparatus is provided with an
enclosure providing dust ingress protection and a means to limit surface temperatures

4 Construction

In addition to the requirements of Clause 4 of IEC 61241-0, the following applies.

Apparatus for use in zone 20:

If the enclosure of the equipment is in accordance with the requirements of this standard, and all
gaskets preventing the ingress of dust are not stressed by moving parts (e.g. shaft, operating
rod), the enclosure is considered as infallible and the fault analysis is only applicable to the
electrical circuit.

5 Practice A and practice B

Two different types of practice, A and B, are specified in this standard. Both are intended to
provide an equivalent level of protection.

6 Supplementary rRequirements for electrical apparatus protected by enclosures

for practice A for use in zones 20, 21 and 22

6.1 General

For apparatus marked for use in zone 21, the tests of 8.2.1.2 for IP6X shall be conducted.

For apparatus marked for use in zone 22, the tests of 8.2.1.3 for IP5X shall be conducted.

Dust-tight enclosures, IP6X, shall be applied for use in:

– zone 20;
– zone 21;
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1 To be published.
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– zone 22 with conductive dust.

Dust-protected enclosures, IP5X, shall be applied for use in:

– zone 22 with non-conductive dust.

At present, there are no additional requirements for practice A to those given in IEC 61241-0
and in this standard.

6.2 Joints

6.2.1 General

All joints in the structure of the enclosure between surfaces, whether permanently closed or
designed to be opened from time to time, shall fit closely together within the tolerances specified
in the documentation. They shall be effectively sealed against the ingress of dust and shall
comply with the following particular requirements:

The length of thread for all screw joints employing parallel threads shall be not less than five
threads.

Hinges shall be clear of joints and shall not be used as a means of obtaining a seal unless they
are provided with facilities for positive location and correct operation is assured; and it is not
possible for damage to occur to either the hinge or enclosure during normal operation and use;
and they are not manufactured from materials that are subject to wear that would affect the
correct operation; and correct compression of the gasket is achieved without causing undue
movement, stress or distortion to the gasket.

Where necessary a suitable register shall be provided for covers and the like to ensure correct
replacement.

6.2.2 Gaskets and seals

Gaskets under compression between joint surfaces may be used to ensure the effectiveness of
the enclosure sealing.

All gaskets shall be of one-piece continuous construction, i.e. with an uninterrupted periphery.

Gaskets, whether of the loose or secured variety, shall be of a form that will provide and
maintain in service a dust-excluding seal between the joint surfaces of the enclosure.
NOTE Unless all gaskets are either cemented or moulded into one face of the jointed surface, the design of the
enclosure should be such that the inspection of the assembly to determine whether gaskets have been fitted correctly
can be made without disturbing the enclosure.

A gasket may be cemented to one face only of the joint surface.

Gasketed joints shall not be supplemented by the application of a sealant material except on one
face only of the joint surfaces.

Gaskets shall be of material that is not subject to appreciable ageing or to plastic flow between
the envisaged maintenance periods as determined by the tests in 8.1 through 8.2.3.
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A flexible seal, e.g. a bellows, shall be such that it is not over-stressed at any point and shall be
protected from external mechanical damage and secured at each end by positive mechanical
means.

6.2.3 Cemented joints

Cemented joints shall comply with the following requirements:

• They shall not be used on lids or covers which have to be removed to gain access to field
wiring connections or in-service adjusting facilities.
• The width of a cemented joint shall be equal to or greater than 5 mm.

6.2.4 Operating rods and spindles

Openings in enclosures for rods or spindles shall have means, other than grease or compound,
that will prevent the ingress of dust, both when the spindles or rods are in motion and when they
are at rest.

6.2.5 Power shafts

Openings in enclosures for power shafts shall have means, other than grease or compound, that
will prevent the ingress of dust, both when the shafts are in motion and when they are at rest.

6.2.6 Windows

6.2.6.1 Cemented windows

A cemented window shall be cemented either directly into the wall of the enclosure so as to form
with the latter an inseparable assembly, or into a metallic frame such that the assembly can be
replaced as a unit.

6.2.6.2 Gasketed windows

A gasketed window may be mounted directly in the wall or cover of the enclosure, no separate
detachable frame being necessary. It shall incorporate a suitable seal or gasket.

7 Supplementary rRequirements for electrical apparatus protected by enclosures

for practice B for use in zone 20 or 21 or 22

7.1 General

For apparatus marked for use in zone 21, the tests of 8.2.1.4 shall be conducted.

For apparatus marked for use in zone 22, the tests of 8.2.1.5 shall be conducted.

7.2 Joints

7.2.1 Plain joints

Plain joints (see Figure 1) shall have a minimum contact width from inside to outside of the
enclosure and a maximum allowable clearance between the surfaces as shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 – Plain joints

Minimum contact width of the plain joint (mm), W 5 22

Maximum allowable clearance between the surfaces of the joint (mm), G 0,05 0,22
NOTE For widths of joints between 5 mm and 22 mm, the maximum clearance may be increased by 0,01 mm for
each millimetre increase in joint width greater than 5 mm.

W
IEC 346/04

Figure 1 – Plain joints

7.2.2 Spigotted joints

Spigotted joints (see Figure 2), which have axial, L, and radial, W, paths neither of which is less
than 1,2 mm, may have diametrical clearances as shown in Table 1 for plain joints. The radial
section, W, of the spigotted joint shall have a maximum allowable clearance, G, as shown in
Table 1 shown for plain joints.

L Part 2
Part 1

I.D. O.D

G
IEC 347/04

Figure 2 – Spigotted joints

7.2.3 Gasketed joints

For gasketed joints (see Figure 3), requirements are given in Table 2.
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IEC 348/04

Figure 3 – Gasketed joints

Table 2 – Gasketed joints

Maximum opening dimension (mm), O 305 915 >915

Minimum required effective width of gasketed joint (mm), W 3 4,8 9,5

For maximum opening dimensions between 305 mm and 915 mm, the effective width of the
gasketed joint shall be increased by 0,003 mm for each millimetre increase in the maximum
opening dimension greater than 305 mm.

7.3 Operating rods, spindles or shafts

7.3.1 General

For apparatus intended for use in zone 20 and 21 and 22, dust exclusion shall not depend on
running contact seals. The equipment shall meet the design details of Tables 3 and 4 and the
tests of 8.2.1 without the running contact seal installed.

7.3.2 Running contact seals

If running contact seals are used, the equipment shall meet the design details of Tables 3 and 4
and the dust tests of 8.2.1 without the running contact seals installed.

7.3.3 Power shafts

Power shafts for transmitting power at rotational speeds of 100 r/min or more (see Figure 4),
shall meet the requirements for the length of path from the inside to the outside of the enclosure
as given in Table 3.
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D1 D2

L
IEC 349/04

Figure 4 – Power shafts for speeds of 100r/min or more

Table 3 – Power shafts for speeds of 100 r/min or more

Minimum length of path for power shafts (mm), L 12,5 38,5

Maximum allowable diametrical clearance (mm), D2 – D1 0,26 0,57

For lengths of path for power shafts between 12,5 mm and 38,5 mm, the maximum diametrical
clearance may be increased by 0,012 mm for each millimetre increase in the length of path
greater than 12,5 mm.
NOTE The minimum length of path may include both the inner and outer lips of the bearing housing.

7.3.4 Operating rods

Operating rods, spindles or shafts having rotary motion of less than 100 r/min or axial motion,
shall have either a threaded joint with three full threads engaging, or have a minimum length of
path from the inside to the outside of the enclosure as given in Table 4.

Table 4 – Power shafts for speeds of less than 100 r/min

Minimum length of path for operating rods, spindles or shafts (mm), L 12,5 25,5
Maximum allowable diametrical clearance (mm), D2 – D1 0,13 0,21

For lengths of path for operating rods, spindles or shafts between 12,5 mm and 25,5 mm, the
maximum diametrical clearance may be increased by 0,006 mm for each millimetre length of path
greater than 12,5 mm.

7.4 Clearance of bolts

Bolts passing through the enclosure wall shall have a maximum diametrical clearance between
the unthreaded shank of the bolt, N, and the clearance hole in the enclosure, DS-DH, of not more
than 0,26 mm and a length of path, L, of not less than 12,5 mm (Figure 5).
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N
DH
DS

IEC 350/04

Figure 5 – Clearance of bolts

8 Verification and tests

8.1 General

In addition to the verification and testing requirements of IEC 61241-0, the following applies.

8.2 Type tests

8.2.1 Tests for dust exclusion by enclosures

8.2.1.1 General

Depending on the environmental conditions likely to be encountered (such as area classification

and conductivity of dust) two levels of dust exclusion efficiency have been adopted: “dust-tight”
and “dust-protected” enclosures.
NOTE For the required degree of dust exclusion efficiency, see IEC 61241-14.

In making an assessment for the acceptance of the apparatus following the tests, the effect of
the presence of a combustible dust shall be taken into consideration.

The precautions that shall be taken where a combustible dust is used for the tests is left to the
discretion of the testing authority or others concerned.

8.2.1.2 Dust-tight apparatus for practice A

The apparatus shall be subjected to the thermal endurance to heat, thermal endurance to cold,
and mechanical tests of ANSI/ISA-61241-0.

The apparatus shall then be subjected to the pressure test of 8.2.3.

EnclosuresFinally, the apparatus, including rotating machines, shall satisfy the requirements for
IP6X, as specified in IEC 60529, or IEC 60034-5 as applicable. The apparatus shall be
considered as belonging to “Category 1 enclosure” as specified in IEC 60529.
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8.2.1.3 Dust-protected apparatus for practice A

The apparatus shall be subjected to the thermal endurance to heat, thermal endurance to cold,
and mechanical tests of ANSI/ISA-61241-0.

The apparatus shall then be subjected to the pressure test of 8.2.3.

All enclosuresFinally, the apparatus, including rotating machines, shall satisfy the test and
acceptance requirements of IP5X, as specified in IEC 60529 or IEC 60034-5 as applicable. For
the purposes of acceptance criteria in accordance with IEC 60034-5, all dusts shall be considered to be
conductive and therefore IP5X shall be assessed against the acceptance criteria of IP6X. The apparatus
shall be considered as belonging to “Category 1 enclosure” as specified in IEC 60529.

8.2.1.4 Dust-tight apparatus for practice B

8.2.1.4.1 Heat cycling test

a) The apparatus shall be mounted in a test chamber of sufficient size to permit free circulation
of the dust-air mixture around the sample during the test.

A mixture of suitable dust and air shall be circulated by auxiliary equipment and introduced
continuously into the test chamber during the entire test period. The particle size of the dust
shall be such that it passes through a No. 100 ASTM sieve (approximately 0,15 mm mesh
width) with approximately 22 % passing through a No. 200 ASTM sieve (approximately
0,075 mm mesh width).

b) For the test specified above, the apparatus shall be operated at rated load until maximum
temperatures are reached and then disconnected from the supply until it has cooled to
approximately room temperature. The number of cycles of heating and cooling shall be at
least six and shall last for a minimum of 30 h.
NOTE 1 The maximum temperature under load may be obtained by other means than running at rated load. For an
enclosure such as a junction box without any appreciable heating effect (e.g. a switch), the effect of changes in
barometric pressure may be simulated to produce the desired “breathing” effect.
NOTE 2 Heating the chamber to 40 °C and maintaining this temperature for approximately 1 h and subsequently
cooling the chamber to 20 °C and maintaining this temperature for 1 h has been found to be a satisfactory method for
simulating changes in barometric pressure.

When the required number of heating and cooling cycles has been completed, the equipment for
producing the dust-air atmosphere shall be shut off and the accumulated dust shall be removed
from the exterior surfaces of the enclosures by gently brushing, wiping or shaking, with care
being taken to avoid the introduction of additional dust into the enclosures.

Under no circumstances shall the dust be removed by an air blast or by vacuum cleaning.

The enclosure shall then be opened and carefully examined for the degree of dust penetration if
any.

8.2.1.4.2 Acceptance criteria

No visible dust shall have entered the enclosure. Dust in joints shall not be considered a failure.
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8.2.1.5 Dust protected apparatus for practice B

8.2.1.5.1 Heat cycling test

Proceed as described in 8.2.1.4.1 except the number of cycles of heating and cooling shall be at
least two and for a minimum period of 10 h.

8.2.1.5.2 Acceptance criteria

No visible dust shall have entered the enclosure. Dust in joints shall not be considered a failure.

8.2.2 Thermal tests

8.2.2.1 Apparatus for practice A

This test shall be carried out as described in 23.4.5 of IEC 61241-0.

8.2.2.2 Apparatus for practice B

This test shall be carried out in accordance with 23.4.5.1 to 23.4.5.3 of IEC 61241-0 ANSI/ISA-
61241-0 with the additional requirement that the apparatus shall be covered with the maximum
amount of dust that it can retain. As an alternative, a 12,5 mm thick layer of dust paste may be
put on top of the apparatus to simulate the build-up conditions.
NOTE The paste should consist of 45 % dust (e.g. wheat flour) and 55 % water by weight. The temperature value
should be measured after the paste has dried.

8.2.3 Pressure test

A positive pressure of 27 kPa shall be applied to the apparatus for at least 1 minute. During this
test, any breathing or draining device shall be removed and the entry plugged. There shall be no
evidence of damage to the enclosure due to the pressure applied.

9 Marking

Clause 29 of IEC 61241-0 The marking requirements of ANSI/ISA-61241-0 are supplemented by

the following applies except as follows:

29.2, item 4:
The symbol for the type of protection used shall be “tD” (protection by enclosure).

29.2, item 5:
The zone in which the apparatus can be used is prefixed by “A” for practice A and “B” for
practice B.

29.2, item 6:
Practice B does not need to include the IP rating.
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Annex A
U.S. major deviations

1 Scope

Wording added to tie in requirements of Article 506 of the NEC.

2 Normative references

Reference to IEC 60034-5 added for rotating machines.

4 Construction

This section was eliminated since it concerned requirements for zone 20, which was not included
in this standard.

6.1 General

This section was modified to reflect the removing of zone 20 from the scope of the standard, and
to call out the different testing requirements for zone 21 and zone 22 enclosures.

7.1 General

This section was added as a calling clause for the tests required.

8.2.1.2 Dust-tight apparatus for practice A

This section was modified to show the order of tests, to call out IEC 60034-5 for rotating
equipment, and to call out the new pressure test.

8.2.1.3 Dust-protected apparatus for practice A

This section was modified to show the order of tests, to call out IEC 60034-5 for rotating
equipment, and to call out the new pressure test.

8.2.3 Pressure test

This test was added to make sure that gaskets would not become dislodged and cause the
enclosure to admit dust under the pressures involved in temperature cycling.

9 Marking

This section was changed to refer all marking to the general requirements document except for
the “tD” marking, and eliminate the need to mark A or B for the practice used.
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