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FQ2

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FQ2

Advanced inspection in a compact housing. Expanded performance and functionality. Camera, Communications, Software Tools, and Much More.

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Sensor

Inspection Model FQ2-S1/S2/S3 Series

Item Single-
function
type
Standard
type
High-resolution type
Model NPN FQ2-
S10[][][][]
FQ2-
S20[][][][]
FQ2-
S30[][][][]
-08
FQ2-
S30[][][][]
-08M
FQ2-
S30-13
FQ2-
S30-13M
PNP FQ2-
S15[][][][]
FQ2-
S25[][][][]
FQ2-
S35[][][][]
-08
FQ2-
S35[][][][]
-08M
FQ2-
S35-13
FQ2-
S35-13M
Field of view Refer to Ordering Information on Lineup.
(Tolerance (field of view): ± 10% max.)
Select a lens according to
the field of view and
installation distance.
Refer to the optical chart
on Catalog.
Installation distance
Main
functions
Inspection items Shape Search III, Shape Search II, Search, sensitive search, area, color data,
edge position, edge pitch, edge width, and labeling
Number of
simultaneous
measurements
1 32
Position
compensation
Supported (360º Model position compensation, Edge position compensation)
Number of
registered
scenes
8 * 32 *
Calibration Supported
Image
input
Image processing
method
Real color Monochrome Real color Monochrome
Image filter High dynamic range (HDR), image adjustment (Color Gray Filter, Weak smoothing,
Strong smoothing, Dilate, Erosion, Median, Extract edges, Extract horizontal edges,
Extract vertical edges, Enhance edges, Background suppression), polarizing filter
(attachment), and white balance (Sensors with Color Cameras only), Brightness
Correction
Image elements 1/3-inch color CMOS 1/2-inch
color CMOS
1/2-inch
Monochrome
CMOS
1/2-inch
color CMOS
1/2-inch
Monochrome
CMOS
Shutter Built-in lighting ON:
1/250 to 1/50,000s
Built-in lighting OFF:
1/1 to 1/50,000s
Built-in lighting ON:
1/250 to 1/60,000s
Built-in lighting OFF:
1/1 to 1/4155s
1/1 to 1/4155s
Processing
resolution
752 × 480 928 × 828 1280 × 1024
Partial input
function
Supported horizontally
only.
Supported horizontally and vertically
Image display Zoom-in/Zoom-out/Fit, Rotating by 180°
Lens mounts --- C-mount
Lighting Lighting method Pulse ---
Lighting color White ---
Data
logging
Measurement
data
In Sensor: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Images In Sensor: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Auxiliary function Statistical data, Test Measurements, I/O monitor, Password function, Simulation
software, Sensor error history, Calibration, Math (arithmetic, calculation functions,
trigonometric functions, and logic functions)
Measurement trigger External trigger (single or continuous)
Communications trigger (Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol,
Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol, EtherNet/IP, PLC Link , or PROFINET)
I/O
specifi-
cations
Input signals 7 signals
Single measurement input (TRIG)
Control command input (IN0 to IN5)
Output signals 3 signals
• Control output (BUSY)
• Overall judgement output (OR)
• Error output (ERROR)
Note: The assignments of the three output signals (OUT0 to OUT2) can also be
changed to the following:
• READY
• RUN
• STG (Strobe trigger)
• OR0 (Item0 judgement) to OR31 (Item31 judgement)
• Exp.0 judgement to Exp.31 judgement
Ethernet
specifications
100Base-TX/10Base-T
Communications Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol, Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol,
EtherNet/IP, PLC Link , or PROFINET
I/O expansion --- --- Possible by connecting FQ-SDU1_ Sensor Data Unit. 11
inputs and 24 outputs
RS-232C --- --- Possible by connecting FQ-SDU2_ Sensor Data Unit. 8
inputs and 7 outputs
Ratings Power supply
voltage
21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
Current
consumption
2.4 A max. 0.3 A max.
Environ-
mental
immunity
Ambient
temperature
range
Operating: 0 to 50ºC
Storage: -25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or
condensation)
Operating: 0 to 40ºC
Storage: -25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient
atmosphere
No corrosive gas
Vibration
resistance
(destruction)
10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions
8 min each, 10 times
Shock resistance
(destruction)
150 m/s2 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
Degree of
protection
IEC 60529 IP67 (Except when Polarizing Filter
Attachment is mounted or connector cap is removed.)
IEC 60529 IP40
Materials Sensor: PBT, PC, SUS
Mounting Bracket: PBT
Polarizing Filter Attachment: PBT, PC
Ethernet connector: Oil-resistance vinyl compound
I/O connector: Lead-free heat-resistant PVC
Cover: Zinc-plated steel,
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Case: Aluminum diecast
alloy (ADC-12)
Mounting base:
Polycarbonate ABS
Weight Narrow View/Standard View:Approx.160 g
Wide View:Approx.150 g
Approx. 160 g without base,
Approx. 185 g with base
Accessories included with
sensor
Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) (1)
Polarizing Filter Attachment (FQ-XF1) (1)
Instruction Manual, Member Registration Sheet
Mounting Base (FQ-XLC) (1)
Mounting Screw (M3 ×
8 mm) (4)
Instruction Manual,
Member Registration Sheet
LED class Risk Group 2 (IEC62471) ---

* The maximum number of registerable scenes depends on settings due to restrictions on memory.

Inspection/ID Model FQ2-S4 Series

Item Inspection/ID Model
Model NPN FQ2-
S40[][][][]
FQ2-
S40[][][][]
-M
FQ2-
S40[][][][]
-08
FQ2-
S40[][][][]
-08M
FQ2-
S40[][][][]
-13
FQ2-
S40[][][][]
-13M
PNP FQ2-
S45[][][][]
FQ2-
S45[][][][]
-M
FQ2-
S45[][][][]
-08
FQ2-
S45[][][][]
-08M
FQ2-
S45[][][][]
-13
FQ2-
S45[][][][]
-13M
Field of view Refer to Ordering Information on Lineup.
(Tolerance (field of view): ± 10% max.)
Select a lens according to
the field of view and
installation distance.
Refer to the optical chart on
Catalog.
Installation distance
Main
functions
Inspection items Shape Search III, Shape Search II, Search, Sensitive Search, Area, Color Data, Edge
Position, Edge Pitch, Edge Width, Labeling, OCR *1, Bar code *2, 2D-code *2, 2D-code
(DMP) *3, and Model Dictionary
Number of
simultaneous
measurements
32
Position
compensation
Supported (360º Model position compensation, Edge position compensation, Linear
correction)
Number of
registered
scenes
32 *4
Calibration Supported
Retry function Normal retry, Exposure retry, Scene retry, Trigger retry
Print Quality
Grading Function
Applicable standards: ISO/IEC 15415: 2011, ISO/IEC TR 29158 (AIM DPM-1-2006)
(Applicable code: Data Matrix ECC200)
Image
input
Image processing
method
Real color Monochrom Real color Monochrome Real color Monochrome
Image filter High dynamic range (HDR), image adjustment (Color Gray Filter, Weak smoothing,
Strong smoothing, Dilate, Erosion, Median, Extract edges, Extract horizontal edges,
Extract vertical edges, Enhance edges, Background suppression), polarizing filter
(attachment), and white balance (Sensors with Color Cameras only), Brightness
Correction
Image elements 1/3-inch color CMOS 1/3-inch
Monochrome
CMOS
1/2-inch
Monochrome
CMOS
1/2-inch
color CMOS
1/2-inch
Monochrome
CMOS
Shutter Built-in lighting ON:
1/250 to 1/50,000s
Built-in lighting OFF:
1/1 to 1/50,000s
Built-in lighting ON:
1/250 to 1/60,000s
Built-in lighting OFF:
1/1 to 1/4155s
1/1 to 1/4155s
Processing
resolution
752 × 480 928 × 828 1280 × 1024
Partial input
function
Supported horizontally
only.
Supported horizontally and vertically
Image display Zoom-in/Zoom-out/Fit, Rotating by 180°
Lens mounts --- C-mount
Lighting Lighting method Pulse ---
Lighting color White ---
Data
logging
Measurement
data
In Sensor: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Images In Sensor: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Auxiliary function Statistical data, Test Measurements, I/O monitor, Password function, Simulation
software, Sensor error history, Calibration, Math (arithmetic, calculation functions,
trigonometric functions, and logic functions)
Measurement trigger External trigger (single or continuous)
Communications trigger (Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol,
Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol, EtherNet/IP, PLC Link , or PROFINET)
I/O
specifi-
cations
Input signals 7 signals
Single measurement input (TRIG)
Control command input (IN0 to IN5)
Output signals 3 signals
• Control output (BUSY)
• Overall judgement output (OR)
• Error output (ERROR)
Note: The assignments of the three output signals (OUT0 to OUT2) can also be
changed to the following:
• READY
• RUN
• STG (Strobe trigger)
• OR0 (Item0 judgement) to OR31 (Item31 judgement)
• Exp.0 judgement to Exp.31 judgement
Ethernet
specifications
100Base-TX/10Base-T
Communications Ethernet TCP no-protocol, Ethernet UDP no-protocol, Ethernet FINS/TCP no-protocol,
EtherNet/IP, PLC Link , or PROFINET
I/O expansion Possible by connecting FQ-SDU1_ Sensor Data Unit. 11 inputs and 24 outputs
RS-232C Possible by connecting FQ-SDU2_ Sensor Data Unit. 8 inputs and 7 outputs
Ratings Power supply
voltage
21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
Current
consumption
2.4 A max. 0.3 A max.
Environ-
mental
immunity
Ambient
temperature
range
Operating: 0 to 40ºC
Storage: -25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient
atmosphere
No corrosive gas
Vibration
resistance
(destruction)
10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions
8 min each, 10 times
Shock resistance
(destruction)
150 m/s2 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
Degree of
protection
IEC 60529 IP67 (Except when Polarizing Filter
Attachment is mounted or connector cap is removed.)
IEC 60529 IP40
Materials Sensor: PBT, PC, SUS
Mounting Bracket: PBT
Polarizing Filter Attachment: PBT, PC
Ethernet connector: Oil-resistance vinyl compound
I/O connector: Lead-free heat-resistant PVC
Cover: Zinc-plated steel,
Thickness: 0.6 mm
Case: Aluminum diecast
alloy (ADC-12)
Mounting base:
Polycarbonate ABS
Weight Narrow View/Standard View:Approx.160 g
Wide View:Approx.150 g
Approx. 160 g without base,
Approx. 185 g with base
Accessories included with
sensor
Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) (1)
Polarizing Filter Attachment (FQ-XF1) (1)
Instruction Manual, Member Registration Sheet
Mounting Base (FQ-XLC) (1)
Mounting Screw (M3 ×
8 mm) (4)
Instruction Manual,
Member Registration Sheet
LED class Risk Group 2 (IEC62471) ---

*1. The types of characters to be read are the same as those of FQ2-CH Optical Character Recognition Sensor.
*2. The types of cedes to be read are the same as those of FQ-CR1 Multi Code Reader.
*3. The types of cedes to be read are the same as those of FQ-CR2 2D Code Reader.
*4. The maximum number of registerable scenes depends on settings due to restrictions on memory.

ID Model FQ2-CH, FQ-CR1/CR2 Series

Item Optical Character
Recognition Sensor
Multi Code Reader 2D Code Reader
Model NPN FQ2-CH10[][][][]-M FQ-CR10[][][][]-M FQ-CR20[][][][]-M
PNP FQ2-CH15[][][][]-M FQ-CR15[][][][]-M FQ-CR25[][][][]-M
Field of view Refer to Ordering Information on Lineup. (Tolerance (field of view): ± 10% max.)
Installation distance
Main
functions
Inspection
items
OCR
Alphabet A to Z
Number 0 to 9
Symbol ' - .: /
Model dictionary
2D Code (Data Matrix
(ECC200), QR Code,
MicroQR Code, PDF417,
MicroPDF417, GS1-
DataMatrix)
2D Code
(Data Matrix (ECC200),
QR Code)
Bar Code (JAN/EAN/UPC,
Code39, Codabar (NW-7),
ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5),
Code 93, Code128/GS1-
128, GS1 DataBar*
(Truncated, Stacked,
Omni-directional, Stacked
Omnidirectional, Limited,
Expanded, Expanded
Stacked), Pharmacode,
GS1-128 Composite Code
(CC-A, CC-B, CC-C))
Image filter Weak smoothing, Strong
smoothing, Dilate, Erosion,
Median, Extract edges,
Extract horizontal edges,
Extract vertical edges,
Enhance edges,
Background suppression
None Filter function
(Smooth, Dilate,
Erosion, Median),
Code Error
Correction Position
Display
Verification
function
Supported Supported None
Retry function Normal retry, Exposure retry,
Scene retry, Trigger retry
None Normal retry,
Exposure retry,
Scene retry,
Trigger retry
Number of
simultaneous
measurements
32
Position
compensation
Supported (360º Model position compensation, Edge
position compensation, Linear correction)
None
Number of
registered
scenes
32
Image
input
Image processing
method
Monochrome
Image filter High dynamic range (HDR),
polarizing filter (attachment),
Brightness Correction
High dynamic range (HDR), polarizing filter
(attachment)
Image elements 1/3-inch Monochrome CMOS
Shutter Built-in lighting ON:
1/250 to 1/50,000s
Built-in lighting OFF:
1/1 to 1/50,000s
1/250 to 1/30,000s 1/250 to 1/32,258s
Processing
resolution
752 × 480
Partial input
function
Supported horizontally only.
Image display Zoom-in/Zoom-out/Fit,
Rotating by 180°
Zoom-in/Zoom-out/Fit
Lighting Lighting method Pulse
Lighting color White
Data
logging
Measurement
data
In Sensor: 1,000 items (If a Touch Finder is used, results can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Images In Sensor: 20 images (If a Touch Finder is used, images can be saved up to the
capacity of an SD card.)
Auxiliary function Statistical data, Test Measurements, I/O monitor, Password function, Simulation
software, Sensor error history, Calibration
Math function Arithmetic, calculation functions, trigonometric functions,
and logic functions
---
Measurement trigger External trigger (single or
continuous)
Communications trigger
(Ethernet TCP no-protocol,
Ethernet UDP no-protocol,
Ethernet FINS/TCP
noprotocol, EtherNet/IP,
PLC Link, or PROFINET)
External trigger (single or continuous)
Communications trigger (Ethernet TCP no-protocol)
I/O
specifi-
cations
Input signals 7 signals
Single measurement input (TRIG)
Control command input (IN0 to IN5)
Output signals 3 signals
• Control output (BUSY)
• Overall judgement output
(OR)
• Error output (ERROR)
Note: The assignments of
the three output signals
(OUT0 to OUT2) can also
be changed to the following:
• READY
• RUN
• STG (Strobe trigger)
• OR0 (Item0 judgement) to
OR31 (Item31 judgement)
• Exp.0 judgement to Exp.31
judgement
3 signals
• Control output (BUSY)
• Overall judgement output (OR)
• Error output (ERROR)
Note: Note:The three output signals can be
allocated for the judgements of individual
inspection items.
Ethernet
specifications
100Base-TX/10Base-T
Communications Ethernet TCP no-protocol,
Ethernet UDP no-protocol,
Ethernet FINS/TCP no-
protocol, EtherNet/IP, PLC
Link, or PROFINET
Ethernet TCP no-protocol
I/O expansion Possible by connecting FQ-
SDU1_ Sensor Data Unit. 11
inputs and 24 outputs
---
RS-232C Possible by connecting
FQ-SDU2_ Sensor Data
Unit. 8 inputs and 7 outputs
---
Ratings Power supply
voltage
21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
Current
consumption
2.4 A max.
Environ-
mental
immunity
Ambient
temperature
range
Operating: 0 to 40ºC,
Storage: -25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or
condensation)
Operating: 0 to 50ºC, Storage: -25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient
humidity range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient
atmosphere
No corrosive gas
Vibration
resistance
(destruction)
10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions
8 min each, 10 times
Shock resistance
(destruction)
150 m/s2 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and backward)
Degree of
protection
IEC 60529 IP67 (Except when Polarizing Filter Attachment is mounted or connector
cap is removed.)
Materials Sensor: PBT, PC, SUS, Mounting Bracket: PBT, Polarizing Filter Attachment: PBT,
PC Ethernet connector: Oil-resistance vinyl compound, I/O connector: Lead-free
heat-resistant PVC
Weight Narrow View/Standard View: Approx.160 g Wide View: Approx.150 g
Accessories included with
sensor
Mounting Bracket (FQ-XL) (1), Polarizing Filter Attachment (FQ-XF1) (1), Instruction
Manual, Member Registration Sheet
LED class Risk Group 2 (IEC62471)

Touch Finder

Type Model with DC power supply Model with
AC/DC/battery power supply
Model FQ2-D30 FQ2-D31
Number of connectable Sensor Number of sensors that can be recognized (switched): 32 max. number
or sensor that can displayed on monitor: 8 max.
Main
functions
Types of measurement
displays
Last result display, Last NG display, trend monitor, histograms
Types of display images Through, frozen, zoom-in, and zoom-out images
Data logging Measurement results, measured images
Menu language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified
Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Indications LCD Display device 3.5-inch TFT color LCD
Pixels 320 × 240
Display colors 16.7 million
Backlight Life expectancy
*1
50,000 hours at 25ºC
Brightness
adjustment
Provided
Screen saver Provided
Operation
interface
Touch
screen
Method Resistance film
Life expectancy
*2
1,000,000 touch operations
External
interface
Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
SD card SDHC-compliant, Class 4 or higher recommended
Ratings Power supply voltage DC power connection:
21.6 to 26.4 VDC
(including ripple)
DC power connection: 21.6 to 26.4
VDC (including ripple)
AC adapter (manufactured by Sino-
American Japan Co., Ltd) connection:
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Battery connection: FQ-BAT1
Battery (1cell, 3.7 V)
Continuous operation on
Battery *3
--- 1.5 h
Power consumption DC power connection:
0.2 A max.
DC power connection: 0.2 A max.
Charging battery: 0.4 A max.
Environ-
mental
immunity
Ambient temperature
range
Operating: 0 to 50ºC
Storage: - 25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or condensation)
Operating: 0 to 50ºC when mounted
to DIN Track or panel
Operation on Battery: 0 to 40ºC
Storage: - 25 to 65ºC
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient atmosphere No corrosive gas
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions
8 min each, 10 times
Shock resistance
(destruction)
150 m/s2 3 times each in 6 direction (up, down, right, left, forward, and
backward)
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP20 (when SD card cover, connector cap, or harness is
attached)
Weight Approx. 270 g (without Battery and hand strap attached)
Materials Case: ABS
Accessories included with Touch
Finder
Touch Pen (FQ-XT), Instruction Manual

*1. This is a guideline for the time required for the brightness to diminish to half the initial brightness at room
       temperature and humidity. The life of the backlight is greatly affected by the ambient temperature and humidity
       and will be shorter at lower or higher temperatures.
*2. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by operating conditions.
*3. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by the operating environment and
      operating conditions.

Sensor Data Units (FQ2-S3/S4/CH only)

Item Parallel Interface RS-232C Interface
Model NPN FQ-SDU10 FQ-SDU20
PNP FQ-SDU15 FQ-SDU25
I/O
specifi-
cations
Parallel
I/O
Connector 1 16 outputs (D0 to D15) 6 inputs (IN0 to IN5)
Connector 2 11 inputs (TRIG, RESET, IN0 to IN7,
and DSA)
8 outputs (GATE, ACK, RUN, BUSY,
OR, ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)
2 inputs (TRIG and RESET)
7 outputs (ACK, RUN, BUSY, OR,
ERROR, STGOUT, and SHTOUT)
RS-232C --- 1 channel, 115,200 bps max.
Sensor interface FQ2-S3 connected with FQ-WU[][][]: OMRON interface
*Number of connected Sensors: 1
Ratings Power supply voltage 21.6 to 26.4 VDC (including ripple)
Insulation resistance Between all DC external terminals and case: 0.5 MΩ min (at 250 VDC)
Current consumption 2.5 A max.: FQ2-S[][][][][][]-[][][] and FQ-SDU[][], FQ2-CH1[][][][][]-M and
FQ-SDU[][]
0.4 A max.: FQ2-S[][]-[][][] and FQ-SDU[][]
0.1 A max.: FQ-SDU[][] only
Environ-
mental
immunity
Ambient temperature
range
Operating: 0 to 50ºC, Storage: -20 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
range
Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Ambient atmosphere No corrosive gas
Vibration resistance
(destruction)
10 to 150 Hz, single amplitude: 0.35 mm, X/Y/Z directions, 8 min each, 10 times
Shock resistance
(destruction)
150 m/s2 3 times each in 6 directions (up, down, right, left, forward, and
backward)
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP20
Materials Case: PC + ABS, PC
Weight Approx. 150 g
Accessories included with
Sensor Data Unit
Instruction Manual

Battery

Model FQ-BAT1
Battery type Secondary lithium ion battery
Nominal capacity 1,800 mAh
Rated voltage 3.7 V
Ambient temperature range Operating: 0 to 40ºC
Storage: -25 to 65ºC (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity range Operating and storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Charging method Charged in Touch Finder (FQ2-D31). AC adapter (FQ-AC[]) is required.
Charging time *1 2 h
Usage time *1 1.5 h
Battery backup life *2 300 charging cycles
Weight 50 g max.

*1. This value is only a guideline. No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by operating conditions
*2. This is a guideline for the time required for the capacity of the Battery to be reduced to 60% of the initial capacity.
       No guarantee is implied. The value will be affected by the operating environment and operating conditions.

System Requirements for Touch Finder for PC

The following Personal Computer system is required to use the software.

OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or higher (32-bit/64-bit version)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro Edition or higher (32-bit/64-bit version)
Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition or higher (32-bit/64-bit version)
CPU Core 2 Duo 1.06 GHz or the equivalent or higher
RAM 1GB min.
HDD 500 MB min. available space *
Monitor 1,024 × 768 dots min.

* Available space is also required separately for data logging.

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