NEW

Presence Detection Measurement

Smart Laser Sensors

E3NC-L/E3NC-S

Get the Ability to

Handle Applications
Beyond the Realm of Fiber Sensors

Compact
Laser Sensors Ultra-compact
E3NC-L CMOS Laser Sensors
E3NC-S
 A Wide Variety of Laser Sensor Heads That Handle

Fiber Sensor Topics E3NC Laser Sensor Solutions

The sensing
The laser beam provides sufficient
distance is
distance and a clear spot forr
short.
stable detection.

The beam
spreads out.

The spot is
not visible. * I l l ust r at i on of l aser bea m s p o t.

The use of triangulation and CMOS provides

Colors influence
detection.
stable detection for workpieces with different colors
or with an inclination of the Sensor.
The distance is displayed
White ceramic instead of the incident level.

Inclination
2500
Black rubber
influences
2500 *
“2 5 0 0 ” is a n
a p p ro x im a tio n
fo r 2 5 0 m m .
detection.
Refer to page 8 for information on triangulation.

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Applications Beyond the Realm of Fiber Sensors

E3NC-L series
Presence E3NC-L series of Compact Laser Sensors
Detection Requirement
Model Sensing distance Spot diameter
0 50 100 1200 8000 mm

NEW
Retro
Retro-reflective 2 mm dia.
Model
Modeel
E3NC-LH03
E3NC
C-LH03
8m (at 1 m)

Stable presence
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detection

Diffuse-reflective 0.8 mm dia.

Model
or larger
g
Long-distance E3NC-LH02
E3NC
C-LH02
1.2 m
(at 300 mm)

detection with
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installation on
only one side

Limited-reflective
Model 0.1 mm dia.
E3NC-LH01
E3NC
C-LH01
70 ±15 mm (at 70 mm)

E3NC-S series
High-precision
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positioning
0.1 mm dia.

Detection E3NC-S series of Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensors

Model Measurement range Spot diameter
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 mm
CMOS Reflective
Model
Stable detection E3NC-SH250H/
SH250
even with
35 to 250 mm 1 mm dia.
workpieces of (at 250 mm)

different colors
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CMOS RReflective
Model
Stable detection E3NC-SH100
E3N
NC-S
CSSH100

even with the 35 to 100 mm 0.5 mm dia.

(at 100 mm)
Sensor installed at
an angle

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 Presence E3NC-L series of Compact Laser Sensors
Retro-reflective Model Laser Class 1
IP67
* Robot Cable

E3NC-LH03
* The E39-R21 and E39-R22
Reflectors are also IP67.

Stable Detection of Many Types of Workpieces,

E3NC-L series

Even Transparent Ones

Visible spot even at long distances.

Maximum sensing distance of 8m

Application
Detection of Remaining Detection of Two PCBs Detection of Overlapping Lids
Sheet Metal

The small, long-distance spot can stably detect The small beam spot can detect two PCBs inserted The small beam spot stably detects overlapping lids
large pieces of sheet metal that remain on a press. together. on cups.

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 And, Convenient!

95 % Transparent

E3NC-L series
Detects Film That’s
High-frequency Modulation for Stable Detection of Even Minor
Variations in the Thickness or Position of Transparent Objects

Wavelength Distribution of Wavelength Distribution of

High-frequency Conventional Emission High-frequency Modulation
Modulation Emitted Emitted
Conventional emitted laser light level light level

beams have a single A single wavelength Multiple wavelengths

of light is emitted. of light are emitted.
wavelength. With
high-frequency Modulation, the
emitted laser beam is
controlled so that it contains
multiple wavelengths.

Emitted wavelength Emitted wavelength

Conventional Transparent
e Objec
Object Detection
e ec o Transparent Object Detection with High-frequency Modulation

Emitted light level

le Incident light level Emitted light level Incident light level
Little attenuation
Transparent Little Transparent at the main peak
object
bj t attenuation object
Attenuation
aat other peaks

Emitted wavelength Incident wavelength Emitted wavelength Incident wavelength

Previously, the laser beam passed through the transparent object due to Even if the thickness or position of the transparent object changes slightly,
slight changes in the thickness or position, and that often interfered with the presence of the transparent object is confirmed by attenuation of the
stable detection. wavelengths that are not affected to achieve stable detection.

Application
Detecting Glass Wafer Detecting the Height of Shrink Detecting Two Sheets of
Protrusion Packaging Film Transparent Film
OK NG

OK NG

The high ability to detect transparent objects The large difference in light levels even for Even small differences in incident light level are
enables stable detection of highly transparent glass transparent films enables stable detection of thin captured to enable detection of two sheets of
wafers. packaging films. transparent film.

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 Presence E3NC-L series of Compact Laser Sensors
Diffuse-reflective Model Laser Class 1
IP65
* Robot Cable

E3NC-LH02
* Only when adjuster is locked.

Long-distance and Variable Spot to

E3NC-L series

Stably Detect the Target Workpiece

0 8 mm dia.
0.8
or larger
Visible spot even at long distances. (Approx.
Maximum Sensing Distance: 0.8 mm dia.

1.2 m
at 300 mm)

And, Convenient!

Adjust the Spot to the Workpiece

or Application for Stable Detection.
Variable Spot
You can adjust the spot size to the workpiece size or
o
sensing surface conditions for even more-stable
detection. The use of a crown lock eliminates the need
ne
for tools to lock the spot
p adjuster.
j Just press in the
Spot adjuster juster to lock it to prevent the setting
adjuster s ng from changing.
changin
ng.

Make the spott

smaller to match
ma tch
Workpiece t
the
th workpiece
k i e size.
workpi i
size

Make the spott larger

to match rrough
gh
Sensing sensing surface.
su
surface

Application
Thread Presence Detection Glass Substrate Mark Workpiece Presence Detection
Detection through Narrow Gaps

The spot is made wider so that the presence of With a maximum sensing distance of 1.2 m, Even detailed locations that are recessed in
threading in the nuts can be detected. long-distance mark detection is stable. machines can be stably detected from a distance.

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 Limited-reflective Model Laser Class 1
IP65 Robot Cable

0.1 mm dia. E3NC-LH01

Minute Spot for

E3NC-L series
High-precision Detection
0.1 mm dia.

High-precision Positioning
Minute spot with

0.1 mm dia.
Pin-point precision positioning to ±10 μm.
*
* With Smart Tuning. Depends on the workpiece.

No Detection Closer or Farther Away

70
85 Limited detection with
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Detection only
in this range. a sensing distance of

70±15 mm
Limited reflection means that objects are detected only within
Lim
a sensing distance of 70 mm ±15 mm even if there are
workpieces or reflective objects closer or farther away. This
helps prevent false detection.

Application
Detecting the Presence of PCB Arrival Confirmation Ring Joint Location Detection
Needle Caps

Weld location

The minute 0.1-mm spot is targeted only at the The laser beam forms a minute spot to detect The minute, sharp laser beam stably detects
end of the cap for stable detection. arrival with high precision. 0.1 mm seams.

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 Detection E3NC-S series of Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensors
E3NC-SH250H/SH250 Laser Class 2
*
IP67 Robot Cable

E3NC-SH100
* E3NC-SH250H only. The E3NC-SH250 and
E3NC-SH100 are laser class 1.

Stable Detection Even for Glossy Metals or

Cast Metals Regardless of Workpiece Color,
Material, or Surface Conditions
OMRON’s Unique HSDR-CMOS
SDR-CMOS
(High Speed and Dynamic
mic Range)

Dynamic Range of Up to

500,000 Times
Actual Size The shutter time of the CMOS OS is adjusted to
the workpiece. And then the e emission power
* This is a conceptual
illustration. is adjusted to optimize the amount of
dispersed light that is received.
ved.
Measuring Bright Workpieces Measuring
easuring Dark Workpieces

White ceramic Black rubber

Short CMOS shutter time

me Long

wer Strong
Weak Laser emission power

Stable Detection with Triangulation

E3NC-S series

With triangulation, the workpiece is measured by measuring the

detection position on the position detection section, which receives the
light. Therefore, the influence of changes in the incident level is limited.

Position detection section

Glossy metal White ceramic Black rubber Cast metal a Receiver lens
b

Weak Light level adjustment Strong

Emitter
Emitter lens A B

Application
Detecting the Presence of O-ring Presence Detection
n
Exterior Wall Material

With the CMOS Sensor, stable detection is possible With the CMOC Sensor, stable detection is possible
even if the workpiece’s color or surface conditions are even with low-reflectance workpieces.
not consistent.

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Limited Influence of Inclination in Sensor Installation.
More Ability to Handle Workpieces and Greater Flexibility
in Installation

Even if the Sensor is mounted at an angle,

the workpiece can still be detected due to
the reduced mounting
mount restrictions.

Inclined mounting
moun at up to 60°
<Angular Detection Range>
Class 2 (E3NC-SH250H)
Class 1 (E3NC-SH250)
Installation distance: 250 mm

60° 60° 60° 60°

60° 60° 60°

40°

Glossy metal White ceramic

( SUS304, Equivalent
to JIS: 2B )

E3NC-S series
60° 60° 60° 60°

30° 30°
5° 10°

Black rubber Cast Metal

Application
Detecting Holes Made in Detection of Cut Position
Pos on
Metal Parts Rubber Hose

The Sensors are influenced very little by the surface Even if the Sensor is mounted at an angle, stable
conditions of the workpiece, so level differences on detection is possible for workpieces with low reflection.
metal surfaces can be stably detected.

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 Accessories (Sold Separately) Presence E3NC-L series of Compact Laser Sensors
Lens Attachments
E39-P51 (For E3NC-LH03 Retro-reflective Models)
E39-P52 (For E3NC-LH02 Diffuse-reflective Models)
E3NC-L series

Handle Even More

Applications with
a Line Beam

Approx. 52 mm
(at 600 mm)

Approx. 50 mm
(at 500 mm)
Approx. 25 mm
E3NC
C-LH02+
E3NC-LH02+
(at 250 mm)
E39-P
P52
E39-P52

And, Convenient!

PAT.P
Select the Line Beam Shape
You can mount a Lens Attachment to the
E3NC-LH02 and adjust the spot to create
E3NC-LH03+ various shapes of line beams. Adjusting the
E39-P51 beam shape to the workpiece enables even
more-stable detection.

Rubber Packing
The Lens Attachments have internal rubber
Vertical line Vertical Horizontal Horizontal
packings to reduce the entry of dirt between ellipse ellipse line
the Sensor Head and Lens Attachment. Line beam shapes

Application
Presence Detection of Detection of Presence Detection of
Powders or Liquids Faulty Cap Assembly Rubber Sheets

With a wider beam, you can stably detect Using a line beam allows you to detect caps that The wide sensing area helps eliminate the
powders and liquids because they are less likely are not attached correctly with only one Sensor. influences of color differences in the rubber sheet
to fall outside of the beam. to enable stable detection.

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 Presence Detection

Laser Amplifier Units E3NC-LA

LA
Laser Amplifier Units (CMOS Type) E3NC-SA
SA
Consistent Operating Methods for All N-Smart Amplifier Units.

E3NC-L series
White Display Characters for High Visibility.
Select the Best Tuning Method
According to the Application

Smart Tuning
Basic Tuning High-speed Workpieces Additional High-precision
Common Common
Functions
* Two-point
Functions
* Full Auto E3NC-LA Positioning
Functions Position Tuning
Tuning Tuning
The larger incident level between measurements You can adjust to moving workpieces High-precision, pinpoint workpiece
with and without a workpiece is set to 9,999. without stopping the line. positioning is possible.

* The common functions are provided by both the E3NC-LA and the E3NC-SA.

Additional Long-term Stable Detection with Essentially No Maintenance Even When the Sensor Is Dirty
E3NC-LA Incident level

DPC (Dynamic Power Control)

E3NC-S series
Functions Target value 9999 9999 9999
(displayed incident level) Dirt
Display value compensation DPC
Even if dirt or machine vibration reduces the amount of 9000 Display flashes.
Dirt
light received, OMRON’s unique DPC automatically Incident light
level drops. 8000
Dirt
compensates the displayed incident level to achieve Incident light Compensation
Compensation limit value level drops. 6000
stable, high-precision detection. limit value
Set value
(threshold value) Time

And, Convenient!
Additional Stable Detection of Everything But the Background
E3NC-SA Easy Adjustment after Head Installation
Functions Tuning without a Workpiece
Easy-to-understand
The background is used as a reference to detect everything but the reference.The
Distance Display
surface conditions or inclination of the workpiece do not influence detection, so stable
detection is maintained without changing the settings even if the workpiece is changed.
(
*
Approximation)

You can see the distance at a glance, which

With Workpiece Background With Workpiece
simplifies adjustment. After head installation, you
can reduce adjustment time after line switchovers
and reduce line stoppage time.

* Digital value of 10 = Approx. 1 mm

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CMOS light-receiving elements CMOS light-receiving elements CMOS light-receiving elements

100 (mm)

ON OFF ON

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 Introduction to the N-Smart Series

Simpler and More Dependable

The N-Smart Lineup of Next-generation Fiber Sensors and Laser Sensors will quickly solve your problems and therefore increase
equipment operation rates and minimize downtime with optimum cost performance.

E3NX-CA
Color Fiber Amplifier Unit
Cat. No. Y216
Stable Detection with
the No. 1 Performance High Color Discrimination
Capability

E3NX-FA
Fiber Amplifier Units
E3NC
E
Cat. No. E426 N-Smart Amplifier Units
Smart Laser
S
Easyy application
Eas applica
applicatio
t n with co
consistent operating procedures.
S
Sensors

E3NW Presence Detection Measurement

From Minute Workpieces to
Sensor
Long-distance Detection
Communications Units
nitts
ts
Cat. No. E428 A
Applications with Many Sensors: E9NC-T
E9
9NC
More convenience and even lower costs
M Contact-Type
Co
ontta Smart Sensor
w
with a network.
Cat.
Cat
t. N
No. E433

Handles Advanced
Measurement Applications

Common Features and Models inn the N-Smart Series

Common Buttons

Intuitive Operation
ion
and Easy Setup.
White Characters
Chara on a Black Background

High-co
High-contrast displays
for easy visibility
from a d
distance.
Models with Wire-saving Connectors Popular Model for Sensor Communications Unit

No Master/Slave Distinctions in Data Management and Time Reduction

Amplifier Units with Network Communications
• Reduce model numbers in stock • Three communications methods are supported
You do not need to stock both master and slave amplifier units. • Use Distributed Sensor Units to reduce equipment
Optical communications production costs and commissioning time
• Greatly reduced wiring work (mutual interference prevention)
Power is supplied from the Master
Controller
Connector. Slave Connectors
have only output lines.

• Expansion is easy and reliable

Mutual interference
prevention works even if you Slave
Connector
use a Master Connector instead Output
O
Outp
u ut line
ne only.
only.
of a Slave Connector or combine Power
P
Powe
Pow er
Master Co
Conne
Connector
nnec
eccto
ctorr ssupplied.
upplilied.
upp
them with pre-wired models.
Power line + Output lline
ine E3NW Cat.No.E428

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Ordering Information
Sensor Heads: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series
Sensing Laser
Appearance Beam shape Sensing distance Cable length Model
method class

Coaxial Retro- 2m E3NC-LH03 2M

reflective with Spot 8 m*
MSR function 5m E3NC-LH03 5M

2m E3NC-LH02 2M
Diffuse-
Variable spot 1.2 m Class 1
reflective
5m E3NC-LH02 5M

2m E3NC-LH01 2M
Limited-
Spot 70±15 mm
reflective
5m E3NC-LH01 5M

* These values apply when an E39-R21, E39-R22, E39-RS10, or E39-RS11 Reflector is used. A Reflector is not included. Purchase a Reflector separately to match
the intended use of the Sensor.
Note: Only an E3NC-LA@@ Amplifier Unit can be connected.

Amplifier Units: E3NC-L Compact Laser Sensor Series

Model
Connecting method Appearance Inputs/outputs
NPN output PNP output

Pre-wired (2 m) 2 outputs + 1 input E3NC-LA21 2M E3NC-LA51 2M

Wire-saving Connector 1 output + 1 input E3NC-LA7 E3NC-LA9

M8 Connector 1 output + 1 input E3NC-LA24 E3NC-LA54

Connector for Sensor

--- E3NC-LA0
Communications Unit *

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
Note: Only an E3NC-LH@@ Sensor Head can be connected.

Sensor Heads: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series

Sensing Laser
Appearance Beam shape Measurement range Cable length Model
method class

Class 2 2m E3NC-SH250H 2M

35 to 250 mm

Distance- 2m E3NC-SH250 2M
Spot
settable

Class 1

35 to 100 mm 2m E3NC-SH100 2M

Note: Only an E3NC-SA@@ Amplifier Unit can be connected.

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 Amplifier Units: E3NC-S Ultra-compact CMOS Laser Sensor Series
Model
Connecting method Appearance Inputs/outputs
NPN output PNP output

Pre-wired (2 m) 2 outputs + 1 input E3NC-SA21 2M E3NC-SA51 2M

Wire-saving Connector 1 output + 1 input E3NC-SA7 E3NC-SA9

M8 Connector 1 output + 1 input E3NC-SA24 E3NC-SA54

Connector for Sensor

--- E3NC-SA0
Communications Unit *

* A Sensor Communications Unit is required if you want to use the Amplifier Unit on a network.
Note: Only an E3NC-SH@@ or E3NC-SH@@H Sensor Head can be connected.

Accessories (Sold Separately)

Sensor Head Accessories
Reflectors for Retro-reflective Sensors Lens Attachments for Sensor Heads
A Reflector is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be
A Lens Attachment is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must
ordered separately as required.
be ordered separately as required.
Applicable Sensor Head Appearance Model Quantity
Applicable
30 Appearance Model Quantity
Sensor Head
35
E39-R21

55 E3NC-LH03 E39-P51

E39-R22
40
1
E3NC-LH03 1
25

E39-RS10 E3NC-LH02 E39-P52

25

50

Note: You can combine the Lens Attachment with an applicable

E39-RS11 Sensor Head to create a line beam.
50

Sensor Head Mounting Brackets

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Sensor Head. It must be ordered separately as required.
Applicable Sensor Head Appearance Model Quantity Contents

E3NC-LH03 E39-L190

E3NC-LH02 E39-L185

Mounting Bracket: 1
E3NC-LH01 E39-L186 1 Nut plate: 1
Phillips screws (M3×18): 2

E39-L187
E3NC-SH250H
E3NC-SH250
E3NC-SH100
E39-L188

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Amplifier Unit Accessories
Wire-saving Connectors (Required for models for Wire-saving Connectors.)
Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately. *Protective stickers are provided.
Type Appearance Cable length No. of conductors Model

Master Connector 4 E3X-CN21

2m

Slave Connector 2 E3X-CN22

Sensor I/O Connectors (Required for models for M8 Connectors.)

Connectors are not provided with the Amplifier Unit and must be ordered separately.
Size Cable Appearance Cable type Model

Straight 2m XS3F-M421-402-A
5m XS3F-M421-405-A
M8 Standard cable 4-wire
L-shaped 2m XS3F-M422-402-A
5m XS3F-M422-405-A

Amplifier Unit Mounting Bracket Related Products

A Mounting Bracket is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It
must be ordered separately as required. Sensor Communications Units
Type Appearance Model
Appearance Model Quantity

Sensor Communications Unit

E3NW-ECT
E39-L143 1 for EtherCAT

DIN Track Sensor Communications Unit

E3NW-CRT
A DIN Track is not provided with the Amplifier Unit. It must be for CompoNet *1
ordered separately as required.
Appearance Type Model Quantity
Shallow type, total Sensor Communications Unit
PFP-100N E3NW-CCL
length: 1 m for CC-Link *1

Shallow type, total

PFP-50N 1
length: 0.5m
Deep type, total
PFP-100N2 Distributed Sensor Unit *2 E3NW-DS
length: 1 m

End Plate
Two End Plates are provided with the Sensor Communications Unit. *1. Refer to your OMRON website for details.
End Plates are not provided with the Amplifier Unit. They must *2. The Distributed Sensor Unit can be connected to any of the Sensor Com-
munications Units.
be ordered separately as required.
Appearance Model Quantity EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented tech-
nology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germa-
ny.
PFP-M 1 CompoNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA.
CC-Link is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation. The trademark is managed by the CC-Link
Cover Partner Association.
Attach these Covers to Amplifier Units.
Order a Cover when required, e.g., if you lose the covers.
Appearance Model Quantity

E39-G24 FOR E3NC-LA

1
E39-G21 FOR E3NC-SA

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OMRON’s CMOS Laser Sensor Lineup
Select the best match to your site and topics from our wide lineup.

Installation Detectable
Resolution
distance level difference

Stable measurements in the order of

10 μm at a reasonable cost with
essentially manual-free operation.
100 mm*
1
5 μm
ZX2
Cat. No.
E406
Measurement

Ideal for simple measurements.

300 mm*
1
30 μm
ZX1
Cat. No.
E416
100 mm*
1
7 μm

Stable detection of level differences

300 mm* 3.0 mm*
1 2
in the order of 0.1 mm. 350 μm

ZX0
100 mm* 0.7 mm*
1 2
80 μm
Detection

Dependable detection
9.0 mm*
2
in a compact body. 25
250 mm

E3NC-S
Cat. No.
1.5 mm*
2
E427
100 mm
10

*1.2. Sensors are also available for other installation distances.

s.
* The value depends on conditions. Refer to product datasheets sheets or refer to product information on your
yo OMRON website.

EtherCAT ® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
CompoNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA.
CC-Link is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The trademark is managed by the CC-Link Partner Association.

OMRON Corporation Industrial Automation Company Authorized Distributor:

Tokyo, JAPAN
Contact: www.ia.omron.com
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OMRON EUROPE B.V. OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC
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In the interest of product improvement,
No. 438A Alexandra Road # 05-05/08 (Lobby 2), Room 2211, Bank of China Tower,
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Alexandra Technopark, 200 Yin Cheng Zhong Road,
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