NTC thermistors for temperature measurement Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm Series/Type: B57891S Date: February 2009 © EPCOS AG 2009. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited. Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Applications Temperature measurement and compensation Dimensional drawing Features Favorable price/ performance ratio Rugged design, epoxy resin encapsulation Leads: copper-clad Fe wire, tinned UL approval (E69802) Options Lead spacing 5 mm available on request Delivery mode Bulk (standard), cardboard tape, reeled or in Ammo pack on request Dimensions in mm Approx. weight 0.2 g General technical data Climatic category Max. power Resistance tolerance Rated temperature Dissipation factor Thermal cooling time constant Heat capacity (IEC 60068-1) (at 25 °C) (in air) (in air) P25 ∆RR/RR TR δth τc Cth 55/155/56 200 ±1, ±3, ±5 25 approx. 4 approx. 15 approx. 60 mW % °C mW/K s mJ/K Electrical specification and ordering codes R25 Ω 2.2 k 5k 10 k 20 k 100 k No. of R/T characteristic 1008 2003 4901 2904 4003 B25/100 K 3560 ±1.5% 3980 ±1% 3950 ±1% 4300 ±1% 4450 ±1% + = Resistance tolerance F = ±1% H = ±3% J = ±5% Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 2 of 19 Ordering code B57891S0222+008 B57891S0502+008 B57891S0103+008 B57891S0203+008 B57891S0104+008 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Reliability data Test Standard Storage in dry heat IEC 60068-2-2 Storage in damp heat, steady state Rapid temperature cycling Endurance Long-term stability (empirical value) Test conditions Storage at upper category temperature T: 155 °C t: 1000 h IEC Temperature of air: 40 °C 60068-2-78 Relative humidity of air: 93% Duration: 56 days IEC Lower test temperature: 55 °C 60068-2-14 Upper test temperature: 155 °C Number of cycles: 100 Pmax: 200 mW t: 1000 h Temperature: 70 °C t: 10000 h Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 3 of 19 ∆R25/R25 (typical) < 3% Remarks < 1% No visible damage < 2% No visible damage < 3% No visible damage No visible damage < 3% No visible damage Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 R/T characteristics R/T No. T (°C) 1008 2001 2901 B25/100 = 3560 K B25/100 = 3920 K B25/100 = 3760 K RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) 55.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 35.0 53.104 39.318 29.325 22.03 16.666 6.1 6.0 5.8 5.7 5.5 87.762 61.922 44.168 31.833 23.173 7.1 6.9 6.7 6.5 6.3 63.969 46.179 33.738 24.927 18.611 6.7 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.8 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 12.696 9.7251 7.5171 5.8353 4.5686 5.4 5.2 5.1 4.9 4.8 17.03 12.621 9.4515 7.1273 5.427 6.1 5.9 5.8 5.6 5.5 14.033 10.679 8.198 6.3123 4.9014 5.6 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 3.605 2.8665 2.2907 1.8438 1.492 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.1522 3.2063 2.5019 1.9679 1.5623 5.3 5.1 4.9 4.7 4.6 3.821 3.0027 2.3801 1.9 1.5257 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.3 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 1.2154 1.0000 0.82976 0.68635 0.57103 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 1.2488 1.0000 0.81105 0.6593 0.53922 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 1.233 1.0000 0.81679 0.67166 0.55527 4.3 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 45.0 50.0 55.0 60.0 65.0 0.48015 0.40545 0.3417 0.28952 0.24714 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 0.44345 0.36674 0.30513 0.25514 0.21457 3.9 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 0.46095 0.38459 0.32184 0.27068 0.22907 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.3 70.0 75.0 80.0 85.0 90.0 0.21183 0.18194 0.1568 0.13592 0.11822 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.8 0.18131 0.1536 0.13064 0.11155 0.095606 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 0.19468 0.16607 0.14221 0.12218 0.10533 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 95.0 100.0 105.0 110.0 115.0 0.1034 0.090741 0.079642 0.070102 0.061889 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 0.082347 0.07118 0.061779 0.053799 0.04697 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.7 0.09123 0.079284 0.069062 0.06034 0.052886 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 120.0 125.0 130.0 135.0 140.0 0.054785 0.048706 0.043415 0.038722 0.034615 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 0.041132 0.036141 0.03185 0.02815 0.02495 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 0.046482 0.040985 0.036233 0.032101 0.02851 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 145.0 150.0 155.0 0.031048 0.02791 0.025193 2.1 2.1 2.0 0.02216 0.01972 0.01761 2.3 2.3 2.2 0.025373 0.022633 0.020231 2.3 2.3 2.3 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 4 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 R/T No. T (°C) 160.0 165.0 1008 2001 2901 B25/100 = 3560 K RT/R25 α (%/K) 0.02279 2.0 0.020667 2.0 B25/100 = 3920 K RT/R25 α (%/K) B25/100 = 3760 K RT/R25 α (%/K) 170.0 175.0 180.0 185.0 190.0 0.01878 0.01709 0.015582 0.014227 0.013012 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 195.0 200.0 205.0 210.0 215.0 0.011934 0.010964 0.0101 0.0093191 0.0085949 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.6 220.0 225.0 230.0 235.0 240.0 0.0079384 0.0073411 0.006798 0.0063087 0.0058623 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 245.0 250.0 0.0054487 0.0050705 1.4 1.4 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 5 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 R/T characteristics R/T No. T (°C) 2908 2912 8016 B25/100 = 3460 K B25/100 = 4280 K B25/100 = 3988 K RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) 55.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 35.0 45.313 33.729 25.333 19.191 14.659 6.0 5.8 5.6 5.5 5.3 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 11.288 8.7588 6.8471 5.391 4.2739 5.1 5.0 4.9 4.7 4.6 5.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 3.4109 2.7396 2.214 1.7999 1.4716 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 7.8 7.6 7.3 7.1 6.8 96.3 67.01 47.17 33.65 24.26 7.4 7.2 6.9 6.7 6.4 21.491 15.525 11.333 8.3571 6.2219 6.6 6.4 6.2 6.0 5.8 17.7 13.04 9.707 7.293 5.533 6.2 6.0 5.8 5.6 5.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.6751 3.544 2.7093 2.088 1.6217 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.1 5.0 4.232 3.265 2.539 1.99 1.571 5.3 5.1 5.0 4.8 4.7 1.2099 1.0000 0.83078 0.69361 0.58186 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 1.2689 1.0000 0.79347 0.63374 0.50936 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.3 1.249 1.0000 0.8057 0.6531 0.5327 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.1 4.0 45.0 50.0 55.0 60.0 65.0 0.49036 0.41509 0.35288 0.30124 0.25818 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 0.41187 0.33498 0.27397 0.22528 0.1862 4.2 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 0.4369 0.3603 0.2986 0.2488 0.2083 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.6 3.5 70.0 75.0 80.0 85.0 90.0 0.22213 0.19183 0.16626 0.1446 0.12618 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.8 2.7 0.15467 0.12909 0.10824 0.091161 0.077106 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 0.1752 0.1481 0.1258 0.1072 0.09177 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.2 3.1 95.0 100.0 105.0 110.0 115.0 0.11047 0.097017 0.085463 0.075506 0.066899 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.4 0.065487 0.05584 0.047798 0.041065 0.035408 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 0.07885 0.068 0.05886 0.05112 0.04454 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.7 120.0 125.0 130.0 135.0 140.0 0.059437 0.052948 0.047289 0.042341 0.038003 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1 0.030635 0.026594 0.023161 0.020234 0.01773 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.7 2.6 0.03893 0.03417 0.03009 0.02654 0.02348 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 145.0 150.0 155.0 0.034189 0.030828 0.027859 2.1 2.0 2.0 0.015581 0.013732 0.012135 2.6 2.5 2.4 0.02083 0.01853 0.01653 2.4 2.3 2.3 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. 130.1 88.512 61.01 42.582 30.078 Page 6 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 7 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Taping and packing 1 Taping of radial leaded NTC thermistors Dimensions and tolerances Lead spacing F = 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm (taping to IEC 60286-2) Dimensions (mm) b s d P0 P1 F ∆h ∆p W W0 W1 W2 H H0 H1 D0 t L L1 Lead spacing 2.5 mm 11.0 5.0 0.5/0.6 12.7 5.1 2.5 0 0 18.0 5.5 9.0 3.0 18.0 16.0 32.2 4.0 0.9 11.0 4.0 Lead spacing 5 mm 11.5 6.0 0.5/0.6 12.7 3.85 5.0 0 0 18.0 5.5 9.0 3.0 18.0 16.0 32.2 4.0 0.9 11.0 4.0 Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Tolerance of lead spacing 2.5/5 mm max. max. ±0.05 ±0.3 ±0.7 +0.6/0.1 ±2.0 ±1.3 ±0.5 min. +0.75/0.5 max. +2.0/0 ±0.5 max. ±0.2 max. max. max. Remarks ±1 mm / 20 sprocket holes measured at top of component body peel-off force ≥5 N without wires Page 8 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Types of packing Ammo packing Ammo type x y z I 80 240 210 Packing unit: 1000 - 2000 pcs./reel Reel packing Packing unit: 1000 - 2000 pcs./reel Reel dimensions (in mm) Reel type d f n w I 360 max. 31 ±1 approx. 45 54 max. II 500 max. 23 ±1 approx. 59 72 max. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 9 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Cassette packing Packing unit: 1000 - 2000 pcs./cassette Bulk packing The components are packed in cardboard boxes, the size of which depends on the order quantity. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 10 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 2 Packing codes The last two digits of the complete ordering code state the packing mode: Last two digits 00, 01, 02, 03,04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Bulk 40 Bulk 45 Bulk 50 Radial leads, kinked Cardboard tape Cassette packing 51 Radial leads, kinked Cardboard tape 360 or 500-mm reel packing 52 Radial leads, straight Cardboard tape Cassette packing 53 Radial leads, straight Cardboard tape 360 or 500-mm reel packing 54 Radial leads, kinked Cardboard tape AMMO packing 55 Radial leads, straight Cardboard tape AMMO packing 60 SMD Cardboard tape 180-mm reel packing 62 SMD Blister tape 180-mm reel packing 70 SMD Cardboard tape 330-mm reel packing 72 SMD Blister tape 330-mm reel packing (If no packing code is indicated, this corresponds to 40) Example 1: B57164K0102J000 B57164K0102J052 Bulk Cardboard tape, cassette packing Example 2: B57881S0103F002 B57881S0103F251 Bulk Cardboard tape, reel packing Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 11 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Mounting instructions 1 Soldering 1.1 Leaded NTC thermistors Leaded thermistors comply with the solderability requirements specified by CECC. When soldering, care must be taken that the NTC thermistors are not damaged by excessive heat. The following maximum temperatures, maximum time spans and minimum distances have to be observed: Dip soldering Iron soldering Bath temperature max. 260 °C max. 360 °C Soldering time max. 4 s max. 2 s Distance from thermistor min. 6 mm min. 6 mm Under more severe soldering conditions the resistance may change. 1.2 Leadless NTC thermistors In case of NTC thermistors without leads, soldering is restricted to devices which are provided with a solderable metallization. The temperature shock caused by the application of hot solder may produce fine cracks in the ceramic, resulting in changes in resistance. To prevent leaching of the metallization, solder with silver additives or with a low tin content should be used. In addition, soldering methods should be employed which permit short soldering times. 2 Clamp contacting Pressure contacting by means of clamps is particularly suitable for applications involving frequent switching and high turn-on powers. 3 Robustness of terminations (leaded types) The leads meet the requirements of IEC 60068-2-21. They may not be bent closer than 4 mm from the solder joint on the thermistor body or from the point at which they leave the feedthroughs. During bending, any mechanical stress at the outlet of the leads must be removed. The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm. Tensile strength: Test Ua1: Leads 0.25 < 0.35 < 0.50 < 0.80 < Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. ∅ ≤0.25 mm = 1.0 N ∅ ≤0.35 mm = 2.5 N ∅ ≤0.50 mm = 5.0 N ∅ ≤0.80 mm = 10.0 N ∅ ≤1.25 mm = 20.0 N Page 12 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Bending strength: Test Ub: Two 90°-bends in opposite directions at a weight of 0.25 kg. Torsional strength: Test Uc: severity 2 The lead is bent by 90° at a distance of 6 to 6.5 mm from the thermistor body. The bending radius of the leads should be approx. 0.75 mm. Two torsions of 180° each (severity 2). When subjecting leads to mechanical stress, the following should be observed: Tensile stress on leads During mounting and operation tensile forces on the leads are to be avoided. Bending of leads Bending of the leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible. A lead may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire's diameter +2 mm from the solder joint on the thermistor body. During bending the wire must be mechanically relieved at its outlet. The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm. Twisting of leads The twisting (torsion) by 180° of a lead bent by 90° is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the thermistor body. 4 Sealing and potting When thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded, there must be no mechanical stress caused by thermal expansion during the production process (curing / overmolding process) and during later operation. The upper category temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded. Ensure that the materials used (sealing / potting compound and plastic material) are chemically neutral. 5 Cleaning If cleaning is necessary, mild cleaning agents such as ethyl alcohol and cleaning gasoline are recommended. Cleaning agents based on water are not allowed. Ultrasonic cleaning methods are permissible. 6 Storage In order to maintain their solderability, thermistors must be stored in a non-corrosive atmosphere. Humidity, temperature and container materials are critical factors. Do not store SMDs where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the packing material may be deformed or SMDs may stick together, causing problems during mounting. After opening the factory seals, such as polyvinyl-sealed packages, use the SMDs as soon as possible. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 13 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 The components should be left in the original packing. Touching the metallization of unsoldered thermistors may change their soldering properties. Storage temperature: 25 °C up to 45 °C Relative humidity (without condensation): ≤75% annual mean <95%, maximum 30 days per annum Solder the thermistors listed in this data book after shipment from EPCOS within the time specified: SMDs: 12 months Leaded components: 24 months Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 14 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Cautions and warnings General See "Important notes" at the end of this document. Storage Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package prior to storage. Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature 25 °C ... +45 °C, relative humidity ≤75% annual mean, <95% maximum 30 days per annum, dew precipitation is inadmissible. Do not store thermistors where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the packing material may be deformed or components may stick together, causing problems during mounting. Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during storage, handling and processing. Avoid storage of thermistors in harmful environments like corrosive gases (SOx, Cl etc). Use the components as soon as possible after opening the factory seals, i.e. the polyvinyl-sealed packages. Solder thermistors within the time specified after shipment from EPCOS. For leaded components this is 24 months, for SMDs 12 months. Handling NTC thermistors must not be dropped. Chip-offs or any other damage must not be caused during handling of NTCs. Do not touch components with bare hands. Gloves are recommended. Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling. Bending / twisting leads A lead (wire) may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire’s diameter plus 4 mm from the component head or housing. When bending ensure the wire is mechanically relieved at the component head or housing. The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm. Twisting (torsion) by 180° of a lead bent by 90° is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the thermistor body. Soldering Use resin-type flux or non-activated flux. Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks. Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended. Complete removal of flux is recommended. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 15 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Mounting Ensure that no thermo-mechanical stress occurs due to production processes (curing or overmolding processes) when thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded or during their subsequent operation. The maximum temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded. Ensure that the materials used (sealing/potting compound and plastic material) are chemically neutral. Electrodes/contacts must not be scratched or damaged before/during/after the mounting process. Contacts and housing used for assembly with the thermistor must be clean before mounting. Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the surface temperature of the thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can withstand the temperature. Avoid contamination of the thermistor surface during processing. The connections of sensors (e.g. cable end, wire end, plug terminal) may only be exposed to an environment with normal atmospheric conditions. Tensile forces on cables or leads must be avoided during mounting and operation. Bending or twisting of cables or leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible. Avoid using chemical substances as mounting aids. It must be ensured that no water or other liquids enter the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). In particular, water based substances (e.g. soap suds) must not be used as mounting aids for sensors. Operation Use thermistors only within the specified operating temperature range. Use thermistors only within the specified power range. Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Only use the thermistors under normal atmospheric conditions or within the specified conditions. Contact of NTC thermistors with any liquids and solvents should be prevented. It must be ensured that no water enters the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). For measurement purposes (checking the specified resistance vs. temperature), the component must not be immersed in water but in suitable liquids (e.g. Galden). Avoid dewing and condensation unless thermistor is specified for these conditions. Bending or twisting of cables and/or wires is not permissible during operation of the sensor in the application. Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage caused by malfunction. This listing does not claim to be complete, but merely reflects the experience of EPCOS AG. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 16 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Symbols and terms Symbol English German A AWG Area American Wire Gauge Fläche Amerikanische Norm für Drahtquerschnitte B B25/100 B value B value determined by resistance measurement at 25 °C and 100 °C B-Wert B-Wert, ermittelt durch Widerstandsmessungen bei 25 °C und 100 °C Cth Heat capacitance Wärmekapazität I Current Strom N Number (integer) Anzahl (ganzzahliger Wert) P25 Pdiss Pel Pmax Maximum power at 25 °C Power dissipation Electrical power Maximum power within stated temperature range Maximale Leistung bei 25 °C Verlustleistung Elektrische Leistung Maximale Leistung im angegebenenTemperaturbereich ∆RB/RB Resistance tolerance caused by spread of B value Insulation resistance Parallel resistance Rated resistance Resistance tolerance Series resistance Resistance at temperature T (e.g. R25 = resistance at 25 °C) Widerstandstoleranz, die durch die Streuung des B-Wertes verursacht wird Isolationswiderstand Parallelwiderstand Nennwiderstand Widerstandstoleranz Serienwiderstand Widerstand bei Temperatur T (z.B. R25 = Widerstand bei 25 °C) T ∆T t TA Tmax Temperature Temperature tolerance Time Ambient temperature Upper category temperature Tmin Lower category temperature Temperatur Temperaturtoleranz Zeit Umgebungstemperatur Obere Grenztemperatur (Kategorietemperatur) Untere Grenztemperatur (Kategorietemperatur) Top TR Tsurf Operating temperature Rated temperature Surface temperature Betriebstemperatur Nenntemperatur Oberflächentemperatur V Vins Vop Vtest Voltage Insulation test voltage Operating voltage Test voltage Spannung Isolationsprüfspannung Betriebsspannung Prüfspannung Rins RP RR ∆RR/RR RS RT Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. Page 17 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B57891S Leaded NTC thermistors, lead spacing 2.5 mm S891 Symbol English German α Temperature coefficient Temperaturkoeffizient ∆ Tolerance, change Toleranz, Änderung δth Dissipation factor Wärmeleitwert τc τa Thermal cooling time constant Thermal time constant Thermische Abkühlzeitkonstante Thermische Zeitkonstante Abbreviations / Notes Symbol English German Surface-mounted devices Oberflächenmontierbares Bauelement * To be replaced by a number in ordering Platzhalter für Zahl im Bestellnummerncodes, type designations etc. code oder für die Typenbezeichnung. + To be replaced by a letter. Platzhalter für einen Buchstaben. All dimensions are given in mm. Alle Maße sind in mm angegeben. The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points. Verwendete Kommas in Zahlenwerten bezeichnen Dezimalpunkte. Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. 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