Oregon Scientific Welding System ATC-2K User manual

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ATC-2K
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Oregon Scientific ATC-2K
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K allows you to record cool action movie footage.
We recommend parents help their children with their
Oregon Scientific ATC-2K. This manual is designed using technical
information to allow you to achieve the best results.
Some children may require your guidance setting up,
learning and understanding how to use the different aspects of the ATC-2K.
OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc.
© 2006 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I . Camera Precautions
• Water Resistant Feature
II . Technical Specifications
III . Computer System Requirements
IV . Camera Description
V . Camera Mounting Description
VI . Quick Start
• Battery Installation
• Turning On/Off the Camera
• Inserting/Removing the SD Card
• Taking Video Footage
VII . Menu Settings
• Resolution
• Sound Recording
• Deleting video footage
• Setting Date/Time
• SD Memory Card
VIII . Connecting to PC
IX . Playing back video footage on a TV
X . Troubleshooting
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I) Camera Precautions
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera.
• ATC-2K is not shock-proof. You should avoid dropping it.
• For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports activities.
• Do not place the camera in a damp or dusty location for extended periods of time. This may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
• Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as under direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. This may affect the camera case and internal components.
• Clean the lens with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that
you pump to produce a stream of air out the other end), or wipe it with a soft cloth in a spiraling
motion to remove fingerprints or dusts.
• We recommend using Lithium batteries or Alkaline batteries with temperature between 32° F to
104° F (0°C to 40°C). It allows you to record your video for longer periods of time.
• The working temperature range of a normal Alkaline AA battery is 32° F to 104° F (0°C to 40°C).
Above or below this temperature may cause the batteries to malfunction. We recommend using
the lithium batteries which temperature is under 32° F (0°C).
• Turn off the camera before removing the batteries and the memory card. The card and the data
may be damaged if the SD is inserted or removed while the camera is still on.
• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long periods of time, then
keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent molding.
• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by qualified personnel.
a) The plug is damaged or worn.
b) The device has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.
c) Liquid has entered the camera.
Disclaimer: Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for injuries or
property damages incurred during participation of any high-risk sport/activity not endorsed or
recommended by Oregon Scientific; camera malfunction will not be warranted except for
manufacturing defects.
Notes on copyright: Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing photos or
data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed. Users
assume all responsibility in the event that copyrights are violated by the use of this camera.
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Water Resistant Feature
This ATC-2K camera is water resistant, but it cannot be used underwater. Oregon
Scientific will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by
water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is water resistant and
is not damaged by water spray from any direction.
Observe the following precautions when using the camera.
• Do not wash the
camera with water.
• Do not drop the
camera into water.
• Do not take video
underwater.
Precaution:
Follow the steps below to increase the water resistant of the camera
Step 1: Apply silicon grease (included)
Take out the o-ring and use your
fingers to gently rub on a thin layer
of silicon grease onto the surface of
the o-ring. The silicon grease needs
to be applied on the o-ring evenly.
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Using the camera in cold weather
Cold Weather Pouch (Not included)
Step 2: Add one extra o-ring for more protection
Add one extra o-ring
for more protection,
follow the same
instruction as Step 1
If you want to use your ATC-2K camera in cold weather
under 32° F to 14° F (0°C to -10°C), you may order the
pouch by completing and mailing the accessories order
form found in your ATC-2K box.
Note:
Step 3: Make sure the cover is closed.
a) We recommend using the “Energizer e2 lithium” batteries
(not included) in temperatures under 32° F (0°C).
b) We recommend using the heat pad (not included) in
temperatures under 32° F to 14° F (0°C to -10°C).
Make sure the cover
is closed
Don't use the camera in temperatures under 14° F
(-10°C), this may cause the camera to malfunction.
Water may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not firmly
closed.
• If the camera gets wet, wipe the water off as soon as possible with a dry cloth.
• Other camera accessories are not water resistant.
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II) Technical Specifications
• Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor
• Built-in memory 32MB
• SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 2GB (Not included)
• Movie storage:
640 x 480 pixels (30 or 15 frames per second)
III) Computer System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
• Windows XP, Windows 2000
• 128 MB RAM
• 800 MB Free hard disk space
• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)
• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device
320 x 240 pixels (30 or 15 frames per second)
160 x 120 pixels (30 or 15 frames per second)
• Status LCD 2-digit B/W on top for functions
• Focusing Fixed range from 1.5m~infinity
• Movie images AVI
• File format of Interface USB (1.1)
• Delete image All / last one
• Auto Shut-Off 10 minutes
• Battery 2 x AA alkaline batteries
• Dimensions 40mm diam. x 110mm long
• Operation system WIN2000/XP
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IV) Camera Description
1. Lens
2. Camera grip
3. Screw
4. Nut
5. Handlebar grip
6. Helmet grip
7. O-ring
8. USB cable
9. AV cable
10. Rubberized patch
11. Velcro patch
12. Short Velcro strap
13. Long Velcro strap
14. Silicon rubber
head strap
15. Bolt
16. Silicon grease
container
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17. LCD display
18. ON/OFF & Enter button
19. Movie shutter button
20. Menu button
21. Microphone
22. Mini-USB port
23. AV port
24. SD card slot
25. SD card (Not included)
26. Battery door
27. Batteries (Not included)
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Mounting the camera using the velcro strap:
V) Camera Mounting Description
The camera can be mounted in a number of ways using the straps and the Velcro patch
provided. Please follow the methods of mounting as suggested below: Turn it right to
unscrew
Fixing the position of the camera.
a) Turn it left to screw the camera tight to fix it into position.
b) Turn it right to unscrew the camera.
Mounting the camera onto the helmet using the
silicon rubber strap
1. Attach the rubberized patch to the bottom of the helmet grip.
2.+3. Thread the silicon rubber strap through the helmet grip.
4. Mount the helmet grip to the helmet using the silicon rubber strap.
5. Slide the camera into the helmet grip.
6. Adjust the angle of the camera making sure it's tight.
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1. Attach the rubberized patch to the bottom of the helmet grip.
2+3. Place the helmet grip on the helmet, and thread the velcro strap
through the helmet grip.
4. Secure the velcro strap by fastening
it through the helmet vents.
5. Slide the camera into the helmet grip,
and adjust the angle of the camera
makig sure it's tight
#1
Turn it left to screw
tight
#3
#4
#2
#5
Mounting the camera using the handlebar grip:
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
1. Place the handlebar grip on the handlebar.
2. Add the screw and nut to hold the handlebar grip securely.
3. Slide the camera into the handlebar grip and make sure the handlebar grip is locked
with the camera.
4. Adjust the angle of the camera.
#1
#2
#3
#4
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VI) Quick Start
Battery Installation
1. Turn and pull to release the cover at the end of the unit.
2. Release the battery tray by pushing the release hook
with a pen or similar object.
3. Insert 2 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery tray
with the polarity in the direction as shown.
4. Replace the tray and cover.
Be careful!! The edge of the clip is sharp, when
turning and pulling the cover, make sure the clip is in
the same direction as the lens. Observe the following
precautions when turning and pulling the cover of the
camera.
Important: When the camera is low in battery, the low
battery icon will appear on the LCD display.
Always download video footages to your PC prior to
replacing batteries to avoid memory loss.
Note:
a) Battery installation should be done under adult supervision.
b) Do not mix old and new batteries together. Replace
all the batteries at the same time.
c) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going to be
used for long periods of time. This will save battery
life.
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d) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent
type as recommended are to be used.
e) Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
f) Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before being
charged.
g) Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
h) Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
i) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Turning On the Camera
Press and hold the
for 2 seconds (two beeping
sounds). The LCD display will light up.
For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera
during sports activities.
Turning Off the Camera
1. Press and hold the
for 2 seconds (two beeping
sounds). The LCD display will turn off.
2. The camera will be turned off automatically after 10
minutes of not being used unless it is in USB mode.
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Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the USB
cable to turn off the camera.
Inserting/Removing the SD memory Card
Make sure the ATC-2K is turned off during the insertion or the removal of the
SD card.
Warning: The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted
or removed while the camera is on.
Insert:
1. Turn off ATC-2K
2. Turn and pull to release the cover at the end of the unit.
3. Insert the card carefully and completely.
4. Close the cover at the end of the unit.
Remove:
1. Turn off ATC-2K
2. Turn and pull to release the cover at the end of the unit.
3. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out.
4. Close the cover at the end of the unit.
Note:
a. Make sure the card is inserted correctly
b. Do not touch the connect terminals on the back
of the SD card.
c. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
d. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted or
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Taking Video Footage
1. Aim at the subject you want to shoot.
2. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to start recording.
(One beeping sound) The time elapsed will be
shown on the LCD display.
3. Press the 'Movie shutter button' again to stop
recording (Two beeping sounds). The length of the
video footage will show on the LCD display for 3 seconds,
after which the remaining time will be shown. (The remaining time is
only an estimate).
4. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds to select the desired
resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120). Press the Menu button
again to shift through the icons representing these resolutions (at the top
of the LCD display), as described on page 15. The icons will flash until
you press Enter to confirm your selection.
Note:
1. Default resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA).
2. When the time is shown, you will see 'H' for hour, 'M' for minute, and 'S'
for second.
3. If the recording time is long, the video file may be separated into two
files automatically.
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VII) Menu Settings
5. The different mode icons are shown in the table below.
1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one
beeping sound) to start selecting options.
2. You can shift through different shooting modes by
pressing the Menu button repeatedly. The LCD will
display each mode as you press the Menu button.
3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.
(Two beeping sounds)
4. When you want to exit the Menu Selection mode,
shift through the icons by pressing the Menu button
repeatedly until the selected icon stops flashing.
Press Menu button
Press Menu button
Icon
Title
Large video format/
less storage capability
Medium resolution
(320x240 pixels)
Low resolution
(160x120 pixels)
Medium video format
Smallest video format/
more storage capability
Sound
Sound recording
Delete the last video footage
Erases the last video footage taken
Delete all video footages
Erases all video footages
stored in the camera or SD memory card
Date and Time
30 frames per second
15 frames per second
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Description
High resolution
(640x480 pixels)
Set the date and time
The frame rate of video footage is 30 frames per
second (Smoother and less storage capability)
The frame rate of video footage is 15 frames per
second (Less smooth and more storage capability)
Low battery
Battery is low
SD card
SD card is inserted in the camera
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Resolution
a) 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels resolution
To change the resolution, press the Menu button until the
desired resolution icon is displayed on the LCD. Press the Enter button to
confirm your selection.
This camera allows you to choose from three video resolutions:
640 x 480,
320 x 240, and
160 x 120 pixels. High resolution
video footage has better quality because it has more pixels, while lower
resolutions have fewer pixels but allow taking longer video footage. The
duration of video footage your camera can take depends on the resolution
you choose. To switch between high resolution, medium resolution and low
resolution, press the Menu button until the Status LCD displays the correct
icon. Press the Enter button to confirm your selection.
Frame rate (fps)
When the resolution icon is flashing, press 'Movie
shutter” button to select 30 fps
or 15 fps
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fps (frames per second); This refers to the number
of frames used in 1 second.
• You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps.
• You can record longer motion pictures with 15 fps
although the picture quality is lower.
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Picture size
VGA
fps
30
640 X 480 pixel
VGA
15
QVGA
30
320 X 240 pixel
15
QVGA
30
QQVGA
160 X 120 pixel
QQVGA
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Press REC
button to
change the
frame rate.
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Sound Recording
When the sound icon is flashing, the “ON” will be shown on
screen. “ON” means recording sound during filming. Press the
'Movie shutter button' (one beeping sound) to switch to “OFF”
which means no recording sound. After “OFF”, it will loop back
to “ON” after pressing "Movie shutter button" again. Press the
Enter button (two beeping sounds) to confirm the setting and to go
to the next function icon.
Deleting video footage
To delete the last video footage that was recorded, press the Menu button
until the Status LCD displays
. Press the Enter button to confirm.
Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.
Note: After file deletion, the LCD display will adjust the remaining number
of files accordingly.
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Delete All Video Footage
To delete all video footage stored in your camera, press the Menu button
until the LCD displays . Press the Enter button to confirm.
Note: It may take a few minutes to delete multiple files at one time.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Shift to the Date icon in the Menu mode by pressing the Menu button
repeatedly. When the Date icon is flashing, press the Enter button to change
the date and time.
Setting the Year
1. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the last digit of the
year (2000-2009). Press the Enter button to confirm the last
digit
2. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the 3rd digit of the year (201X209X). Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you would be able
to adjust the month.
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Setting the Month
When adjusting the month, the “M” will be turned on. Press the
'Movie shutter button' to adjust the month. Press the Enter button
to confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the day.
Setting the Day
When adjusting the day, the “D” will be turned on. Press the
'Movie shutter button' to adjust the day. Press the Enter button to
confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the Time.
Setting the Time
When adjusting the hour, the “H” will be turned on. Press the
'Movie shutter button' to adjust the hour. Press the Enter button to
confirm the hour, after which you would be able to adjust the
minute.
SD Memory Card
On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity
(from 8MB to 2 GB)
To use a SD memory card, turn off the ATC-2K and insert the SD memory
card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will be displayed
on the LCD.
The remaining time will also be displayed on the LCD. All the new captured
video footages will be saved onto the SD card.
Note:
1. If there is an error on the SD memory card, the SD card icon and the
letters 'Err' will be displayed on the LCD. In this case, turn off the
camera and remove the SD card.
2. The SD card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can prevent
writing and formatting to the card. The letters 'Err' will be displayed if
the SD card is locked with Write-Protect switch.
3. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
4. We recommend using SanDisk regular or Sandisk Ultra II SD card.
When adjusting the minute, the “M” will be turned on. Press the 'Movie
shutter button' to adjust the minute. Click on the Enter button to confirm
the time and quit this mode.
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Available Recording Time
The available recording time is an approximation. (These vary depending on
the recording conditions and the type of card.
Picture quality
setting
Internal
Memory
SD
Memory
Card
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VGA
30 fps
VGA
15 fps
QVGA
30 fps
QVGA
15 fps
QQVGA
30 fps
QQVGA
15 fps
32 MB
52 s
1 min 20 s 1 min 36 s 3 min 14 s
5 min
11 min 10 s
32 MB
52 s
1 min 20 s 1 min 36 s 3 min 14 s
5 min
11 min 10 s
64 MB
2 min
3 min
4 min
7 min
11 min
25 min
128 MB 4 min
6 min
7 min
14 min
23 min
50 min
256 MB 8 min
12 min
14 min
28 min
45 min
99 min
512 MB 15 min
24 min
28 min
57 min
89 min
198 min
1 GB
30 min
48 min
57 min
115 min
178 min
397 min
2 GB
60 min
96 min
114 min
230 min
356 min
794 min
VIII) Connecting to PC
You can acquire recorded video footage from a PC by
connecting the ATC-2K to the PC. Connect your camera
to your PC using the USB cable. This enables you to
download your video footage to your PC.
1. Turn on ATC-2K.
2. Connect ATC-2K to a PC via the USB cable.
3. “PC” appears on the ATC-2K screen, which means ATC-2K
is connected to your PC.
4. The ATC-2K drive appears in the [My Computer] folder.
*If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required
driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by
Windows Plug and Play. The ATC-2K drive then appears on the [My
Computer] folder.
5. Open the '100COACH' folder in the [DCIM] folder to start selecting your
desired video files. Copy the desired video to your PC.
• Folder Composition
Removable disk
• Internal Memory
• SD Memory Card
DCIM
100COACH
AVI_0001. avi
AVI_0002. avi
AVI_9999. avi
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Note:
1. Videos will be saved in AVI format.
2. ATC-2K is connected to the PC when the SD card is inserted in the
camera, the '100COACH' folder will show the files on the SD card.
ATC-2K Website
Please use the link below to check for the latest information.
http://www.oregonscientific.com/atc2k/us
IX) Playing back video footage on
a TV
Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883 or sending
an email to [email protected]. Please carry out the following simple
checks as they may save you the time of an unnecessary service call.
1. Turn the ATC-2K and TV off.
2. Connect your ATC-2K to your TV using the AV cable.
3. Turn the TV and ATC-2K on.
4. "AU" appears on the ATC-2K screen. TV mode is automatically activated
when the AV cable is connected to the ATC-2K. Once the cable is
connected, the function keys will be shown on the TV screen. The
function keys include Pause , Stop , Reverse , Play ,
Forward and Delete-One .
1. Press the Menu button to move the highlight cursor along the function
keys.
2. Press the Enter button when the desired function key is highlighted.
3. To delete one file, select the Delete-One icon and confirm by pressing
the Enter button.
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X) Troubleshooting
There's no display
-Are the batteries properly installed?
-Do the batteries need replacing?
After ATC-2K is connected to my PC, it cannot find the new drive in My
Computer folder
-Make sure each end of the ATC-2K USB cable is properly and firmly
connected.
-Make sure your USB port is working properly. Try connecting another USB
device into the port. If the other device does not work, the USB port may
be malfunctioned. In this case, contact your system manufacturer or
the manufacturer of your USB card.
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I can't capture the video footage
-Make sure there is enough space on the internal memory of ATC-2K or the
SD card;the display will tell you how much time there is left for video
recording.
-Make sure the SD card is not locked if you have inserted the SD card. The
letters “Err” will be displayed if the SD card is locked.
Troubleshooting (continued)
The remaining time is not accurate
-The remaining time is not always accurate because it is only an estimate.
The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on the
color density of the video footage. Under conditions with high contrast, such
as outdoors, the actual time available will be less than under low-contrast
conditions, such as indoors.
Further Help
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the
information provided on our products. However, errors can sometimes occur.
We believe it is important for us to stand behind our products and we
encourage you to email us at [email protected], or call our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-853-8883 with any problems and/or
suggestions that you might have. Our service representatives will be happy to
help you.
I can't play the video footage on my television
-Make sure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to
ATC-2K and to your television.
-Make sure the ATC-2K is turned on.
Some captured video footage cannot be found when SD card is inserted.
-The video footage may be stored on the internal memory.
Connect ATC-2K to your PC without an SD card, and it will show the files
in the internal memory .
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Oregon Scientific, Inc.
19861 SW 95th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062, USA
Hotline: 1-800-853-8883
Website: www.oregonscientific.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
“ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.”
“ Cet appareil mumérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada”
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