SFT 2801

Installation
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contents
introduction

ACE 900 connection kit

graphical interface

user guide

reading characteristics

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operations on characteristics

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disturbance records

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application identification

printing

installing SFT 2801

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appendix 1 SFT 2801 keys / keyboard equivalencies

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appendix 2 example of Sepam 2000 parameter readout

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introduction
description
The SFT 2801 application is a software tool that may be used instead of
the "TSM 2001 pocket terminal" under Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0.
Furthermore, the SFT 2801 application provides additional functions for
reading, printing and storage of Sepam 2000 parameters and for
retrieving disturbance records.
It is installed on a PC connected to the front of Sepam 2000 via an
adapter.

functions
All the TSM 2001 pocket terminal functions are included in the SFT
2801 application.
The functions used to read and set the various Sepam 2000 parameters
(measurements, protections, etc.) in the software version of TSM 2001
are similar to the pocket terminal functions (dialog via menus and submenus; cf manual ref. 3140750).
The following additional functions are made available by the software
version :
general readout of Sepam 2000 characteristics.
saving and restoring of all Sepam 2000 characteristics.
printing of a report containing the values of all the Sepam 2000
characteristics.
retrieval of a disturbance record
saving of a disturbance record

required set-up

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The minimum set-up is given in the installation section.

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kit contents
The ACE 900 connection kit supplied with SFT 2801 is made up of :
1 Sepam - RS232 interface
1 PC - interface serial connection cord

connection
The interface should be plugged into the inlet on the front of Sepam
2000, behind the small flap door. The other end is connected to the
COM1 or COM2 communication port (whichever was selected at the
time of installation) on the PC.
front of Sepam

interface should be plugged into the inlet

It is mandatory for the ACE 900 connection kit supplied in SFT 2801
kit to be used to connect the PC and Sepam 2000.
The use of any other cord is liable to cause Sepam 2000 operating
difficulties.

environmental
specifications
dielectric
dielectric withstand
1.2/50s impulse wave
climatic
operation
storage
electromagnetic
radiation
electrostatic discharge
1MHz damped oscillating
wave
5ns fast transient

IEC 60255-4/5
IEC 60255-4/5

0.5kVeff CM
1kV MC , 0.5kV DM

IEC 60068-2
IEC 60068-2

-5 to 55C
-25 to 70C

IEC 60255-22-3
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 60255-22-2
IEC 60255-22-1

30V/m
10 V/m
8kV
1kV MC , 0.5kV DM

IEC 60255-22-4

CM = common mode

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1kV CM, DM direct coupling

4kV CM capacitive coupling
DM = differential mode

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graphical interface
design
The SFT 2801 application is materialized in Windows by a graphical
interface (window) representing the TSM 2001 pocket terminal.
A

A the title bar displays the name of the application: "SFT 2801"
followed by identification of the Sepam when a Sepam is connected
to the PC.
B the menu bar gives access to the SFT 2801 special features
C the display field may be one of two types :
an SFT 2801 information screen
an TSM 2001 type screen, with four 20-character lines.
D control buttons which match the TSM 2001 pocket terminal
keyboard keys

display zone
The software version display is the same as the TSM 2001 pocket
terminal display: four 20-character lines. The same blinking also occurs.
The cursor at the beginning of a line is indicated by a blinking ">"
character.

SFT 2801 keyboard

Pressing a key on the SFT 2801 keyboard may be reproduced in two
ways :
using the mouse, by clicking on the corresponding button.

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graphical interface
using the PC keyboard, by pressing the corresponding key. The key
is generally identified by the name which appears on the control
button on the SFT 2801 keyboard (cf Appendix 1).

behaviour
The SFT 2801 application complies with the usual MS-Windows rules
and operating procedures, which are not reminded here. In case of
necessity, please refer to the manuals supplied with your computer.

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starting up the
application
In the Windows Program Manager, double-click on the SFT 2801 icon.
The window below appears in the centre of the screen.

When pressing Enter, the following warning window is displayed.

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When this message is acknowledged, the SFT 2801 main window is
displayed.

PC/Sepam dialog is not activated until communication has been

initialized.

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customization of
application
This function allows to customize the program language and the serial
I/O port of computer connected to Sepam.
To change the language, select Customization then Languages.
Select then the new language.

To change the I/O port, select Customization then PC port name.

Select then the new port.

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initializing
communication
To initialize communication between the PC and Sepam, click on the
control button or press function key F5 on the PC
keyboard.
Although the window is displayed, it remains inactive for 5 to 10
seconds, during which time no action is possible. The application needs
this time to test the Sepam to obtain its identifier.

The window becomes active when the reading of Sepam identification

has been completed : the title bar then displays the identifier of the
Sepam connected to the PC in addition to the application name. The
"Identifying" message disappears from the display field, giving way to
the usual Sepam opening menu.

In this status, the user may use the software version of TSM 2001 in
exactly the same way as the pocket terminal.

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scanning Sepam
As of the time that communication is initialized, SFT 2801 continually
scans the link with the Sepam connected to the PC on which the
application is running.
If the Sepam connection is down (connection cord damaged or Sepam
disconnected or not energized...), SFT 2801 detects interrupted dialog
and displays :

The graphical interface is inactive until the user validates the message
window by clicking on the "OK" button. Communication must then be
initialized again.

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reading characteristics
description
This function is a general readout of Sepam characteristics. It works by
reading the following Sepam parameters :
Sepam identification and software versions ("About Sepam" choice).
Sepam settings ("Status" choice).
Protection settings ("Protections" choice).
Parameters ("Program logic" and "Parameters" choice).
Timers ("Program logic" and "Timer") choice.

activate
To activate reading of all the characteristics, select the Charact. Then
Read item in the SFT 2801 menu bar.
The SFT 2801 graphical interface becomes inactive and the following
message is displayed :

The Sepam characteristics reading operation takes about 2 to 6

minutes, depending on the Sepam configuration. The operation may be
interrupted at any time by clicking on the "Cancel" button or by pressing
the "Return" key on the PC keyboard.
When the operation is interrupted, the SFT 2801 window becomes
active again, the dialog between the PC and Sepam is reinitialized and
the Sepam opening menu appears again in the display field.

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reading characteristics
view
If the characteristics reading operation is successfully completed, a full
screen size characteristics display window appears.

A slider bar (scroll bar) located on the right-hand side of the display field
may be used to scroll its contents vertically.
The window also includes 3 control buttons :

record
To save the characteristics that have been read, click on the "Record"
control button.
A dialog box is then displayed. This box is used to choose a name to
identify the characteristics that will be saved.
The name of the Sepam being examined is proposed (the name appears
in the title bar of the main screen and the characteristics display
window).

When several Sepams have the same name (as in the case of the
standard applicationsof the Sepam 2000 catalogue), it is necessary to
modify the proposed name to record and save the characteristics of the
Sepams which have the same name.

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reading characteristics
Once the user has confirmed the name to be used for the save, the text
of the displayed characteristics is stored on the PC disk and may be
retrieved for subsequent printing or saving operations.
If several storage operations are carried out for the same Sepam, only
the most recent one is kept. The date of storage of the characteristics
is memorized.
The data structure used is a text file, the contents of which are an exact
replica of the text displayed in the display window (cf example in
Appendix 2).
The name given for the stored data will appear on the first page of the
printout of characteristics under the heading "Sepam Name". The actual
name of the Sepam application is given in the "Identification" section by
the text located under the name "SFT 2800".

print
To print the characteristics that have been read, click the "Print" control
button.
This command is only available after the user has stored the
characteristics.
The printing format is virtually the same as the display and storage
formats. It also includes a cover page giving identification of the Sepam
and the setting dates.
Refer to the "print" chapter for more information on printing.

cancel
To close the characteristics display window, click on the "Cancel"
control button or double-click on the system menu box.
The SFT 2801 window then takes over again and the Sepam opening
menu appears again in the display field.

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operations on characteristics
The Charact. item in the SFT 2801 menu bar gives access to various
functions operating on the previously saved characteristics.

print
This option may be used to print Sepam characteristics that have been
previously recorded from the characteristics display window (cf chapter
entitled "reading characteristics").
The print window appears in the centre of the screen, which lists the
previously recorded Sepams.

Select the Sepam that you want to print and click on the "Validate"
button to start printing.
A "Cancel" button may be used to return to the SFT 2801 graphical
interface without printing.
Refer to the chapter entitled "Printing" for more information on the
printing procedure.

save
Sepam saving enables the user to transfer the information regarding the
parameters of one or more Sepams, previously stored using the
"Record" command (Cf "reading characteristics" chapt.), to any backup
medium recognized by Windows (diskette or other).The save window
is displayed in the centre of the screen.

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in the "From" field, select each of the Sepams that you wish to save.
in the "To" field, select the destination medium and/or directory. If the
desired directory is not found, you must create it.
A list displays the Sepams that have already been saved in the
selected backup directory (indicated in the "Directory" string), with the
save dates.
click on the "Validate" button to start the save operation.
The "Cancel" button may be used to return to the SFT 2801 graphical
interface without saving.

restore
Sepam restoring enables the user to transfer the information related to
the parameters of one or more Sepams from a backup medium to the
SFT 2801.
The restore window is displayed in the centre of the screen.

in the "From" field, select the restore source medium and/or directory,
and then the Sepams to be restored (the current path to the source
medium is indicated in the "Directory" string).

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in the "To" field, a list indicates the Sepams already included in the
SFT 2801.
click on the "Validate" button to begin restoring.
The "Cancel" button may be used to return to the SFT 2801 graphical
interface without restoring.

delete
This option is used to delete previously recorded information related to
the characteristics of one or more Sepams, when that information is no
longer of any use.
The delete window appears in the centre of the screen.

select the Sepams that you wish to delete, in the list of previously
recorded Sepams.
click on the "Validate" button to delete the characteristics of the
selected Sepams.
The "Cancel" button may be used to return to the SFT 2801 graphical
interface.

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disturbance records
The Disturb. item in the SFT 2801 menu bar gives access to various
functions operating on disturbance records.

recover
This choice is used to retrieve a disturbance record from the Sepam.
The following window appears, which lists the available records :

select the record that you want to read

type in the name to identify the record that will be retrieved
click on the "Validate" button to start reading
The "Cancel" button may be used to return to the SFT 2801 graphical
interface without reading.
The SFT 2801 graphical interface becomes inactive and the following
message is displayed :

The disturbance record reading operation takes about 3 minutes. The

operation may be interrupted at any time by clicking on the "Cancel"
button or by pressing the "Return" key on the PC keyboard.
When the operation is completed (or cancelled), the SFT 2801 window
becomes active again, the dialog between the PC and Sepam is
reinitialized and the Sepam opening menu appears again in the display
field.

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disturbance records
save
This option may be used to transfer the previously retrieved disturbance
record to any backup medium recognized by MS-DOS (diskette or
other). It works the same way as the save option for Sepam
characteristics. Please refer to the corresponding chapter.

delete
This option is used to delete previously retrieved disturbance records,
when they are no longer of any use.It works the same way as the delete
option for Sepam characteristics. Please refer to the corresponding
chapter.

SFT 2826
To display the retrieved disturbance records, you may use the SFT 2826
application (or any COMTRADE compliant application). The disturbance
record files are placed in the "\REG2000" subdirectory of the directory in
which the SFT 2801 application has been installed.

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application identification
SFT 2801 software
version
When you select the ? then About... option in the SFT 2801 menu bar,
a window giving various items of information on the SFT 2801 software
package is displayed.

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printing
introduction
Before printing, you must first check that Windows is set up correctly
for the type of printing device to which your work station is connected.
For further information, refer to the Windows User's Guide.

print
Printing of Sepam characteristics is accessed from the parameter
display window (Cf chapter entitled "reading parameters") or via the
Print option in the Charact. menu bar item.
The printed file is sent to the Windwos printer manager.

error messages
Different types of errors may occur during printing. In such a case, a
message displays the type of error encountered, and printing is
automatically interrupted.
The main types of errors are the following :
a general error related to the printer (printer not connected or not set
up correctly, out of paper ...).
impossible to use printer. This error occurs when the print driver or
output port, chosen via the Windows control panel, is incorrect. Refer
to the Windows manual.
out of disk space: temporary files are created by Windows, and the
current disk unit must have sufficient space available for those files.

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installing SFT 2801

general information
The program is very simple to use and does not require any prior
knowledge of your computer or computer technology.

The program allows to install together or separately the SFT 2801 and SFT
2821 software.

The installation diskettes are common for these products.

set-up
The minimum hardware set-up required to run the SFT2821 software is as
follows:
n PC compatible microcomputer:
r Pentium type
r 133 MHz
r 32 Mb Ram (minimum)
r graphic display (EGA, VGA, Super VGA), minimum resolution 800 by
600 pixels,
r a 3" diskette drive (1.44 Mb)
r a hard disk (4 Mb available)
r an available RS232 communication port (COM1 or COM2)
n system:
r Windows 95 (version 708 or later version) or Windows 98
r or Windows NT 4.0 version 1382 with pack 3 or later version and rights
to modify Window NT system files.
n a printer (optional)

starting the installation

Insert diskette N1 of the installation package in your disk drive.
In the menu Start select Settings and then Control Panel.
Select the Add/Remove Programs function.
Click on the Install button in the form Install/Uninstall
Follows the instruction from Windows to install the program from the
installation diskette.

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installation start-up
A start-up program will copy the files needed to run the
SFT2801/SFT2821 installation program.

Its important that all the Windows applications are closed during the
installation process to avoid access conflicts to system files.
By the way, if a conflict occurs , a message will appear.

In this case Close all the applications and restart the installation.
If the conflict is still present, then select the Ignore button on the
window and continue the installation.
Its also possible that the installaton requires the reboot of your system
for the upgraded system files to be taken into account. In this case,
perform the reboot and restart the installation from the beginning.

canceling during
installation
It is possible to cancel the installation procedure at any time, in which case
everything that has been created by the program (files, directory, icons,
shortcuts,) up to the cancellation is automatically deleted.

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start-up screen
First of all, the screen asks the user to close the applications before
continuing the installation of the SFT2801 software. In this case, the user
chooses "Exit installation".
The installation procedure must be started over from the beginning.

In addition, the screen may be used to choose the installation language,

which will also be the default language of the SFT 2801 program.

choosing the installation

directory

T
he following screen is used to select the installation directory.
The directory proposed by default is c:\Program Files\Schneider\.
The SFT2801 is installed in a SFT2801 directory which is created in this
directory by default.
With the "Change directory" button, it is possible to choose another default
directory in which the SFT2801 directory will be created. If the default
directory does not exist, it is created.

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choosing the program
to be installed
SFT2801 and SFT2821 may be installed at the same time or separately. If
the SFT2821 software is selected as well, it is installed in the directory
chosen in the previous screen, in an SFT2821 subdirectory.

checking disk space

At this stage of the installation, the software checks that the computer has
enough disk space for the selected software to be installed.

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choosing the group of
programs
This screen is sued to choose the group of programs that will be created in
the Start / Programs menu.
The choice proposed by default is Schneider.
According to the programs selected for the installation, one or two icons
SFT2801 and SFT2821 are created in the new group.

copying files

The program copies the files required for the chosen program or programs.

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The application may propose you to keep a file which is more recent on
your disk than the version on diskette.

In this case, its recommended that you keep your existing file. In
particular the SFT2801.INI file which contents the personalized settings
of your program.

end of installation
The system files are then updated.
The program icons are created.
A message informs you that the software has been installed correctly.

Deinstallation
Before deinstalling the software, the user should check that the SFT2801
software is not running.
To deinstall:
n in the Start menu, choose Settings and then Control Panel,
n click on Add /Delete program,
n go to the Install /Deinstall tab,
n select the software in the list to be deinstalled,
n click on add/delete,
n confirm deinstallation.
Windows can only deinstall files that have been installed using the
installation software. If you want the deinstallation tool to actually delete all
the directories in the software, before starting deinstallation, you must
manually delete all the files contained in SFT2801\reg2000 for the SFT2801
program.

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appendix 1 SFT 2801 keys / keyboard equivalencies

SFT 2801 keys

PC keyboard

F1 function key
UP arrow key
DOWN arrow key
"9" number key
"8" number key
"7" number key
"6" number key
"5" number key
"4" number key
"3" number key
"2" number key
"1" number key
"0" number key
"." decimal point key
F2 function key
F3 function key
"-" minus key
"+" plus key
F4 function key
return key
F5 Initialize

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appendix 2 example of Sepam 2000 parameter readout

This example gives an idea of the format in which Sepam parameters are displayed, recorded or
printed :

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------IDENTIFICATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------SFT 2800
: PROGRAM LOGIC
: PROGRAM LOGIC
VALDEMF
ATC
: DEPDISJ
: program dated :
SFT 2800 : 94.29
: Central switchboard
: 94/10/24
15:56
: model
: Logipam :
94.28
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------STATUS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------RATED FREQUENCY
: PHASE TC RATIO
: E/F SENSOR
Fn
=
50 Hz
: In
=
90 A
: Ino
= CT 30A
: Ib
=
90 A
:
: Number = I1-I2-I3
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------MAX DEMAND INTERV.
: VT RATIO
: VT RATIO
Interval= 10 mn
: Number =
3U
: Vnso
= Uns/1.732
: Unp
=
20 kV
:
: Uns
= 100 V
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------POWER FLOW SENSE
: JBUS COMMUNICATION
: JBUS COMMUNICATION
Type
= Incomer
: Speed = 9600 bauds
: CPT2 =
0
: Address=
1
: CPT9 =
0
: Parity = Even
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------TIME TAGGING
: TIME TAGGING
: TIME TAGGING
Synchro.=ETOR I21
: KTS 1- 8=0000 0000
: KTS25-32=0000 0000
: KTS 9-16=0000 0000
:
: KTS17-24=0000 0000
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------TIME TAGGING
:
I1 -I2 = 00
:
I11-I18= 0000 0000
:
I21-I28= 0000 0000
:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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appendix 2 example of Sepam 2000 parameter readout

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------PROTECTIONS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------O/C
F011
: O/L
F012
: E/F
F081
Curve = Definite
: Curve = Definite
: Curve = Definite
Is
= 500 A
: Is
= 600 A
: Iso
=
60 A
T
= 500 ms
: T
=
3 s
: T
=
1 s
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------U/current
F221
: O/V
F281
: U/V
F341
Is
=
80 %Ib
: Us
=
16 kV
: Us
= 1.5 kV
T
=
5 s
: T
=
3 s
: T
=
2 s
:
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------brdl
F441
: Unbalance
F451
: Unbalance
F451
Is
=
115 %Ib
: Curve = Definite
: Ii
= 0.0 %Ib
ST
=
8 s
: Is
=
60 %Ib
:
LT
=
2 s
: T
=
5 s
:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------ndtf
F421
: ndtf
F421
: therm
F431
N start= 999
: T
= 500 ms
: OL1
= 105 %
H start=
5
: N.rest =
5
: OL2
= 120 %
C start=
5
:
: K
= Average
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------therm
F431
:
T1
=
5 mn
:
T2
=
5 mn
:
E
= 0.0 %
:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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appendix 2 example of Sepam 2000 parameter readout

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------PARAMETERS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------KP 1
= 1
KP 2
= 0
KP 3
= 0
KP 4
= 0
KP 5
= 0
KP 6
= 0
KP 7
= 0
KP 8
= 0
KP 9
= 0
KP 10 = 0
KP 11 = 0
KP 12 = 0
KP 13 = 0
KP 14 = 0
KP 15 = 0
KP 16 = 0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------TIMERS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------T1
= 100 ms 0
: T21
= 100 ms 0
: T41
= 100 ms 0
T2
= 100 ms 0
: T22
= 100 ms 0
: T42
= 100 ms 0
T3
= 100 ms 0
: T23
= 200 ms 0
: T43
= 100 ms 0
T4
=
2 s 0
: T24
= 250 ms 0
: T44
= 250 ms 0
T5
= 250 ms 0
: T25
= 250 ms 0
: T45
= 250 ms 0
T6
= 250 ms 0
: T26
= 250 ms 0
: T46
= 250 ms 0
T7
= 1.2 s 0
: T27
= 1.2 s 0
: T47
= 1.2 s 0
T8
= 750 ms 0
: T28
= 1.2 s 0
: T48
= 750 ms 0
T9
= 1.2 s 0
: T29
=
2 s 0
: T49
= 100 ms 0
T10
= 100 ms 0
: T30
= 200 ms 0
: T50
= 200 ms 0
T11
= 200 ms 0
: T33
= 200 ms 0
: T51
= 200 ms 0
T12
= 200 ms 0
: T31
= 200 ms 0
: T52
= 200 ms 0
T13
= 200 ms 0
: T33
= 200 ms 0
: T53
= 200 ms 0
T14
= 200 ms 0
: T34
= 200 ms 0
: T54
= 200 ms 0
T15
= 200 ms 0
: T35
= 200 ms 0
: T55
= 200 ms 0
T16
= 200 ms 0
: T36
= 200 ms 0
: T56
= 200 ms 0
T17
= 200 ms 0
: T37
=
50 ms 0
: T57
= 200 ms 0
T18
= 200 ms 0
: T38
= 200 ms 0
: T58
= 200 ms 0
T19
= 200 ms 0
: T39
= 200 ms 0
: T59
= 200 ms 0
T20
= 200 ms 0
: T40
= 200 ms 0
: T60
= 200 ms 0
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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