IEC 61158-4-12:2014
(Main)Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 4-12: Data-link layer protocol specification - Type 12 elements
Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 4-12: Data-link layer protocol specification - Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 specifies procedures for the timely transfer of data and control information from one data-link user entity to a peer user entity, and among the data-link entities forming the distributed data-link service provider and the structure of the fieldbus DLPDUs used for the transfer of data and control information by the protocol of this standard, and their representation as physical interface data units. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes are: bug fixes and editorial improvements.
Réseaux de communication industriels - Spécifications des bus de terrain - Partie 4-12: Spécification du protocole de la couche liaison de données - Eléments de type 12
L'IEC 61158-4-12:2014 spécifie les procédures pour le transfert en temps utile de données et d'informations de commande d'une entité d'utilisateur de liaison de données vers une entité d'utilisateur homologue, et parmi les entités de liaison de données formant le fournisseur de service de liaison de données distribué et la structure des DLPDU du bus de terrain utilisée pour le transfert de données et d'informations de commande par le protocole de la présente norme, et leur représentation comme unités de données d'interface physique. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition, parue en 2010. Elle constitue une révision technique. Les modifications principales sont: réparations des erreurs et améliorations rédactionnelles.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Aug-2014
- Technical Committee
- SC 65C - Industrial networks
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 18-Apr-2019
- Completion Date
- 26-Oct-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines the data-link layer protocol specification for industrial communication networks, specifically for fieldbus systems. This part 4-12 of the IEC 61158 series focuses on Type 12 elements, detailing the procedures for the reliable and timely transfer of data and control information between data-link user entities within distributed fieldbus environments. The 2014 edition is the third release, updating the previous 2010 edition with technical revisions, bug fixes, and editorial enhancements to ensure clarity and improved usability for implementers.
This standard is fundamental for engineers, system integrators, and developers involved in industrial automation communication networks. It outlines the structure of Data-Link Protocol Data Units (DLPDUs) and their representation as physical interface data units, ensuring interoperability and consistent communication performance across devices and systems.
Key Topics
Data-Link Layer Protocol Specification
IEC 61158-4-12 defines the core protocol at the data-link layer for Type 12 fieldbus communication, which is responsible for the coordination and control of data exchange between peer entities.Timely Transfer Procedures
The standard specifies procedures to guarantee the timely and efficient transfer of data and control information, critical for maintaining real-time communication in industrial control systems.DLPDU Structure and Encoding
Detailed descriptions of the format, coding principles, and encoding rules for Data-Link Protocol Data Units are provided, enabling accurate data encapsulation and decoding.State Machine Models
The document includes comprehensive state machine descriptions for slave devices, supporting the implementation of robust communication behavior and error handling mechanisms.Error Detection and Handling
Mechanisms for detecting communication errors to enhance data integrity and network reliability are discussed in detail.Management and Control Attributes
Specifications cover management interfaces, statistics collection, watchdog mechanisms, and memory management units which contribute to network monitoring and diagnostics.Integration with Physical Layers
The standard addresses the representation of DLPDUs at the physical interface level including their embedding in Ethernet and UDP/IP frames, facilitating compatibility with existing network infrastructures.
Applications
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 is crucial for organizations and professionals involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems requiring reliable fieldbus communication. Typical applications include:
Factory Automation Networks
Ensuring seamless communication among sensors, actuators, controllers, and other devices in manufacturing environments.Process Control Systems
Managing data flow in chemical plants, oil refineries, and other continuous processing industries where timing and data integrity are essential.Building Automation
Implementing efficient communication protocols for HVAC, lighting, and security systems across smart buildings.Robotics and Machine Control
Facilitating precise and deterministic communication for robot controllers and automated machinery.Energy Management Systems
Coordinating data exchange for smart grids and other energy distribution networks requiring industrial-grade communication protocols.
By adopting IEC 61158-4-12, industries benefit from standardized, interoperable, and dependable data-link layer communication, crucial for maintaining system performance and uptime.
Related Standards
IEC 61158 Series – Comprehensive standards covering all layers of fieldbus communication protocols in industrial networks, including physical, data-link, and application layers.
IEC 61784 – Profiles for fieldbus communication, defining communication models applicable to IEC 61158 protocols.
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet Standards) – Relevant when Type 12 elements are embedded in Ethernet frames, facilitating integration between fieldbus and Ethernet networks.
IEC 61850 – Standards for communication networks and systems in substations, often intersecting with fieldbus communication protocols for automation.
IEC 61158-4 (Other Types) – Other parts of the IEC 61158-4 series define data-link layer protocols for different fieldbus types, allowing implementers to select appropriate protocols based on system requirements.
Conclusion
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 serves as a critical resource in the realm of industrial fieldbus communication, specifying the data-link layer protocol for Type 12 elements that ensures efficient, reliable, and timely data exchange. Its detailed framework supports developers and engineers in creating interoperable and resilient industrial automation networks, supporting a variety of applications from factory automation to energy management. Aligning with this global standard enhances system compatibility and performance while mitigating communication errors in complex industrial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 4-12: Data-link layer protocol specification - Type 12 elements". This standard covers: IEC 61158-4-12:2014 specifies procedures for the timely transfer of data and control information from one data-link user entity to a peer user entity, and among the data-link entities forming the distributed data-link service provider and the structure of the fieldbus DLPDUs used for the transfer of data and control information by the protocol of this standard, and their representation as physical interface data units. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes are: bug fixes and editorial improvements.
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 specifies procedures for the timely transfer of data and control information from one data-link user entity to a peer user entity, and among the data-link entities forming the distributed data-link service provider and the structure of the fieldbus DLPDUs used for the transfer of data and control information by the protocol of this standard, and their representation as physical interface data units. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes are: bug fixes and editorial improvements.
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control; 35.100.20 - Data link layer; 35.110 - Networking. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 61158-4-12:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 61158-4-12:2019, IEC 61158-4-12:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Partie 4-12: Spécification du protocole de la couche liaison de données –
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IEC 61158-4-12 ®
Edition 3.0 2014-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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INTERNATIONALE
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Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications –
Part 4-12: Data-link layer protocol specification – Type 12 elements
Réseaux de communication industriels – Spécifications des bus de terrain –
Partie 4-12: Spécification du protocole de la couche liaison de données –
Éléments de type 12
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ICS 25.040.40; 35.100.20; 35.110 ISBN 978-2-8322-1724-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
NTRODUCTION . 9
1 Scope . 10
1.1 General . 10
1.2 Specifications . 10
1.3 Procedures . 10
1.4 Applicability . 10
1.5 Conformance . 10
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviations and conventions . 11
3.1 Reference model terms and definitions . 11
3.2 Service convention terms and definitions . 12
3.3 Common terms and definitions . 13
3.4 Additional Type 12 definitions . 13
3.5 Common symbols and abbreviations . 16
3.6 Additional Type 12 symbols and abbreviations . 17
3.7 Conventions . 18
4 Overview of the DL-protocol . 23
4.1 Operating principle . 23
4.2 Topology . 23
4.3 Frame processing principles . 23
4.4 Data-link layer overview . 24
4.5 Error detection overview . 25
4.6 Node reference model . 25
4.7 Operation overview . 26
5 Frame structure . 27
5.1 Frame coding principles . 27
5.2 Data types and encoding rules . 27
5.3 DLPDU structure . 29
5.4 Type 12 DLPDU structure . 32
5.5 Network variable structure . 48
5.6 Type 12 mailbox structure . 48
6 Attributes . 50
6.1 Management . 50
6.2 Statistics . 65
6.3 Watchdogs . 68
6.4 Slave information interface . 71
6.5 Media independent interface (MII) . 75
6.6 Fieldbus memory management unit (FMMU) . 79
6.7 Sync manager . 82
6.8 Distributed clock . 89
7 DL-user memory . 93
7.1 Overview . 93
7.2 Mailbox access type . 94
7.3 Buffered access type . 96
8 Type 12: FDL protocol state machines . 97
8.1 Overview of slave DL state machines . 97
8.2 State machine description . 98
Annex A (informative) Type 12: Additional specifications on DL-Protocol state
machines . 106
A.1 DHSM . 106
A.2 SYSM . 124
A.3 RMSM . 136
Bibliography . 140
Figure 1 – Type description example . 19
Figure 2 – Common structure of specific fields . 20
Figure 3 – Frame structure. 24
Figure 4 – Mapping of data in a frame . 25
Figure 5 – Slave node reference model . 26
Figure 6 – Type 12 PDUs embedded in Ethernet frame . 27
Figure 7 – Type 12 PDUs embedded in UDP/IP . 27
Figure 8 – DL information type description . 52
Figure 9 – Address type description . 54
Figure 10 – DL control type description . 55
Figure 11 – DL status type description . 58
Figure 12 – Successful write sequence to DL-user control register . 59
Figure 13 – Successful read sequence to the DL-user status register . 60
Figure 14 – RX error counter type description . 66
Figure 15 – Lost link counter type description . 67
Figure 16 – Additional counter type description . 68
Figure 17 – Watchdog divider type description . 68
Figure 18 – DLS-user Watchdog divider type description . 69
Figure 19 – Sync manager watchdog type description . 69
Figure 20 – Sync manager watchdog status type description . 70
Figure 21 – Watchdog counter type description . 71
Figure 22 – Slave information interface access type description . 71
Figure 23 – Slave information interface control/status type description . 73
Figure 24 – Slave information interface address type description . 74
Figure 25 – Slave information interface data type description . 75
Figure 26 – MII control/status type description . 76
Figure 27 – MII address type description . 78
Figure 28 – MII data type description . 78
Figure 29 – MII access type description . 79
Figure 30 – FMMU mapping example . 80
Figure 31 – FMMU entity type description . 81
Figure 32 – SyncM mailbox interaction . 83
Figure 33 – SyncM buffer allocation . 83
Figure 34 – SyncM buffer interaction . 84
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Figure 35 – Handling of write/read toggle with read mailbox . 85
Figure 36 – Sync manager channel type description . 87
Figure 37 – Distributed clock local time parameter type description . 91
Figure 38 – Successful write sequence to mailbox . 94
Figure 39 – Bad write sequence to mailbox . 95
Figure 40 – Successful read sequence to mailbox . 95
Figure 41 – Bad read sequence to mailbox . 96
Figure 42 – Successful write sequence to buffer . 96
Figure 43 – Successful read sequence to buffer. 97
Figure 44 – Structuring of the protocol machines of an slave . 98
Figure 45 – Slave information interface read operation . 100
Figure 46 – Slave information interface write operation . 101
Figure 47 – Slave information interface reload operation . 102
Figure 48 – Distributed clock . 104
Figure 49 – Delay measurement sequence . 105
Table 1 – PDU element description example . 19
Table 2 – Example attribute description . 20
Table 3 – State machine description elements . 22
Table 4 – Description of state machine elements . 22
Table 5 – Conventions used in state machines . 22
Table 6 – Transfer Syntax for bit sequences . 28
Table 7 – Transfer syntax for data type Unsignedn . 28
Table 8 – Transfer syntax for data type Integern . 29
Table 9 – Type 12 frame inside an Ethernet frame . 30
Table 10 – Type 12 frame inside an UDP PDU . 30
Table 11 – Type 12 frame structure containing Type 12 PDUs . 31
Table 12 – Type 12 frame structure containing network variables . 31
Table 13 – Type 12 frame structure containing mailbox . 32
Table 14 – Auto increment physical read (APRD) . 32
Table 15 – Configured address physical read (FPRD) . 33
Table 16 – Broadcast read (BRD) . 35
Table 17 – Logical read (LRD) . 36
Table 18 – Auto Increment physical write (APWR) . 37
Table 19 – Configured address physical write (FPWR) . 38
Table 20 – Broadcast write (BWR) . 39
Table 21 – Logical write (LWR) . 40
Table 22 – Auto increment physical read write (APRW) . 41
Table 23 – Configured address physical read write (FPRW) . 42
Table 24 – Broadcast read write (BRW) . 44
Table 25 – Logical read write (LRW) . 45
Table 26 – Auto increment physical read multiple write (ARMW) . 46
Table 27 – Configured address physical read multiple write (FRMW) . 47
Table 28 – Network variable . 48
Table 29 – Mailbox . 49
Table 30 – Error Reply Service Data . 49
Table 31 – DL information . 52
Table 32 – Configured station address . 54
Table 33 – DL control . 55
Table 34 – DL status . 58
Table 35 – DLS-user specific registers . 60
Table 36 – DLS-user event . 62
Table 37 – DLS-user event mask . 63
Table 38 – External event . 64
Table 39 – External event mask . 65
Table 40 – RX error counter . 66
Table 41 – Lost link counter . 67
Table 42 – Additional counter . 68
Table 43 – Watchdog divider . 69
Table 44 – DLS-user watchdog . 69
Table 45 – Sync manager channel watchdog . 70
Table 46 – Sync manager watchdog Status . 70
Table 47 – Watchdog counter . 71
Table 48 – Slave information interface access . 71
Table 49 – Slave information interface control/status . 73
Table 50 – Actual slave information interface address . 75
Table 51 – Actual slave information interface data . 75
Table 52 – MII control/status . 76
Table 53 – Actual MII address. 78
Table 54 – Actual MII data . 78
Table 55 – MII access . 79
Table 56 – Fieldbus memory management unit (FMMU) entity . 81
Table 57 – Fieldbus memory management unit (FMMU) . 82
Table 58 – Sync manager channel . 87
Table 59 – Sync manager Structure . 89
Table 60 – Distributed clock local time parameter . 91
Table 61 – Distributed clock DLS-user parameter . 93
Table A.1 – Primitives issued by DHSM to PSM . 106
Table A.2 – Primitives issued by PSM to DHSM . 106
Table A.3 – Parameters used with primitives exchanged between DHSM and PSM . 106
Table A.4 – Identifier for the octets of a Ethernet frame . 107
Table A.5 – DHSM state table . 109
Table A.6 – DHSM function table . 124
Table A.7 – Primitives issued by SYSM to DHSM . 124
Table A.8 – Primitives issued by DHSM to SYSM . 125
Table A.9 – Primitives issued by DL-User to SYSM . 125
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Table A.10 – Primitives issued by SYSM to DL-User . 125
Table A.11 – Parameters used with primitives exchanged between SYSM and DHSM . 125
Table A.12 – SYSM state table . 127
Table A.13 – SYSM function table . 136
Table A.14 – Primitives issued by RMSM to SYSM . 136
Table A.15 – Primitives issued by SYSM to RMSM . 137
Table A.16 – Parameters used with primitives exchanged between RMSM and SYSM . 137
Table A.17 – RMSM state table. 138
Table A.18 – RMSM function table . 139
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International Standard IEC 61158-4-12 has been prepared by subcommittee 65C: Industrial
networks, of IEC technical committee 65: Industrial-process measurement, control and
automation.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are
listed below:
• bug fixes and
• editorial improvements.
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NTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61158 is one of a series produced to facilitate the interconnection of
automation system components. It is related to other standards in the set as defined by the
“three-layer” fieldbus reference model described in IEC 61158-1:2013.
The data-link protocol provides the data-link service by making use of the services available
from the physical layer. The primary aim of this standard is to provide a set of rules for
communication expressed in terms of the procedures to be carried out by peer data-link
entities (DLEs) at the time of communication. These rules for communication are intended to
provide a sound basis for development in order to serve a variety of purposes:
a) as a guide for implementors and designers;
b) for use in the testing and procurement of equipment;
c) as part of an agreement for the admittance of systems into the open systems environment;
d) as a refinement to the understanding of time-critical communications within OSI.
This standard is concerned, in particular, with the communication and interworking of sensors,
effectors and other automation devices. By using this standard together with other standards
positioned within the OSI or fieldbus reference models, otherwise incompatible systems may
work together in any combination.
NOTE Use of some of the associated protocol types is restricted by their intellectual-property-right holders. In all
cases, the commitment to limited release of intellectual-property-rights made by the holders of those rights permits
a particular data-link layer protocol type to be used with physical layer and application layer protocols in Type
combinations as specified explicitly in the profile parts. Use of the various protocol types in other combinations
may require permission from their respective intellectual-property-right holders.
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Type 12 elements and possibly other types given as follows:
EP 1 590 927 B1 [BE] Koppler für ein Netzwerk mit Ringtopologie und ein auf Ethernet basierten Netzwerk
EP 1 789 857 B1 [BE] Datenübertragungsverfahren und automatisierungssystem zum Einsatz eines
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DE 102007017835.4 [BE] Paketvermittlungsvorrichtung und lokales Kommunikationsnetz mit einer solchen
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INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS –
FIELDBUS SPECIFICATIONS –
Part 4-12: Data-link layer protocol specification –
Type 12 elements
1 Scope
1.1 General
The data-link layer provides basic time-critical messaging communications between devices in
an automation environment.
This protocol provides communication opportunities to all participating data-link entities
a) in a synchronously-starting cyclic manner, and
b) in a cyclic or acyclic asynchronous manner, as requested each cycle by each of those
data-link entities.
Thus this protocol can be characterized as one which provides cyclic and acyclic access
asynchronously but with a synchronous restart of each cycle.
1.2 Specifications
This standard specifies
a) procedures for the transfer of data and control information from one data-link user entity to
one or more user entity;
b) the structure of the DLPDUs used for the transfer of data and control information by the
protocol of this standard, and their representation as physical interface data units.
1.3 Procedures
The procedures are defined in terms of
a) the interactions between DL-entities (DLEs) through the exchange of DLPDUs;
b) the interactions between a DL-service (DLS) provider and a DLS-user in the same system
through the exchange of DLS primitives;
c) the interactions between a DLS-provider and the MAC services of ISO/IEC 8802-3.
1.4 Applicability
These procedures are applicable to instances of communication between systems which
support time-critical communications services within the data-link layer of the OSI reference
model, and which require the ability to interconnect in an open systems interconnection
environment.
Profiles provide a simple multi-attribute means of summarizing an implementation’s
capabilities, and thus its applicability to various time-critical communications needs.
1.5 Conformance
This standard also specifies conformance requirements for systems implementing these
procedures. This part of this standard does not contain tests to demonstrate compliance with
such requirements.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
NOTE All parts of the IEC 61158 series, as well as IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2 are maintained simultaneously.
Cross-references to these documents within the text therefore refer to the editions as dated in this list of normative
references.
IEC 61158-3-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 3-12:
Data-link layer service definition – Type 12 elements
IEC 61588, Precision clock synchronization protocol for networked measurement and control
systems
ISO/IEC 7498-1, Information technology – Open Systems Interconnection – Basic Reference
Model: The Basic Model
ISO/IEC 7498-3, Information technology – Open Systems Interconnection – Basic Reference
Model: Naming and addressing
ISO/IEC 8802-3:2000, Information technology – Telecommunications and information
exchange between systems – Local and metropolitan area networks – Specific requirements –
Part 3: Carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) access method and
physical layer specifications
ISO/IEC 9899, Information technology – Programming Languages – C
ISO/IEC 10731, Information technology – Open Systems Interconnection – Basic Reference
Model – Conventions for the definition of OSI services
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE Standard for Local and metropolitan Area Networks – Virtual Bridged
Local Area Networks, available at
IETF RFC 768, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), available at
IETF RFC 791, Internet protocol DARPA internet program protocol specification, available at
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviations and conventions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviations
and conventions apply.
3.1 Reference model terms and definitions
This standard is based in part on the concepts developed in ISO/IEC 7498-1 and
ISO/IEC 7498-3, and makes use of the following terms defined therein.
3.1.1 DL-duplex-transmission [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.2 DL-protocol [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.3 DL-protocol-data-unit [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
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3.1.4 (N)-entity [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-entity
Ph-entity
3.1.5 (N)-interface-data-unit [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-service-data-unit (N=2)
Ph-interface-data-unit (N=1)
3.1.6 (N)-layer [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-layer (N=2)
Ph-layer (N=1)
3.1.7 (N)-service [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-service (N=2)
Ph-service (N=1)
3.1.8 (N)-service-access-point [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-service-access-point (N=2)
Ph-service-access-point (N=1)
3.1.9 (N)-service-access-point-address [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
DL-service-access-point-address (N=2)
Ph-service-access-point-address (N=1)
3.1.10 peer-entities [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.11 Ph-interface-data [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.12 primitive name [ISO/IEC 7498-3]
3.1.13 reassembling [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.14 recombining [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.15 reset [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.16 routing [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.17 segmenting [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.18 sequencing [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.19 splitting [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.1.20 systems-management [ISO/IEC 7498-1]
3.2 Service convention terms and definitions
This standard also makes use of the following terms defined in ISO/IEC 10731 as they a
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