ISOIL VEGA II Akış Bilgisayarı - ISOIL VEGA II Flow Computer
ISOIL VEGA II Akış Bilgisayarı - ISOIL VEGA II Flow Computer
Main Power supply »115÷230 VAC (-15/+10%), Additional power outputs N° 8, optional
50/60 Hz 40VA (on I/O board) » relay 1A/250 VAC
» 20÷30 VDC – 40 VA » solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Inputs from N°2 inputs from pulses emitter; Analog input » N° 2 from Pt100, 3 or 4
one or two channels shifted 90° (I/O analog board) wire class A (IEC 751)
226
pulse emitters
(open collector, push pull). » N° 2, from 4÷20 mA, 2 wire
DC power available 5 or15 VDC,
100 mA Max
Digital inputs N°16 inputs from switches powered Analog output N° 2 4÷20mA, 2 wire
by VEGAII (15 VDC) or externally (I/O analog board)
Electrical characteristics
powered
Additional digital inputs N°16, (as indicated above) Serial communication » N° 2 ports two wires
(I/O board) (standard on CPU board) RS232/RS485 settable
258 275 n° 2 CABLE ENTRIES 1“ NPT » N° 1 port four wires RS422/485
» N° 1 port RS232 (Tx, Rx, Com)
Digital outputs N°8 powered by VEGA II Anti- moisture heating 40W, controlled by thermostat
Ambient operating temperature -25÷+55°C (+15 VDC 1A max for all outputs) device
Environment or externally powered
Storage temperature -25÷+65°C 5÷28VDC
Humidity 5÷95%UR with condensation Pulses outputs N°4 dedicated (as indicated above) Internal battery NI Mih -- 12 VDC 1.2 A/h
Housing protection
ATEX for Ex environment II 2 G Ex d IIB T6 Gb IP66
Approval INERIS 00 ATEX 0025 Additional digital outputs N°8 (as indicated above) Display
LCD backlighted graphic display
(I/O board) 240x128 pixel;
automatic contrast adjustment
w w w . i s o i l m e t e r. c o m
Power outputs N°8, optional: Key-pad 19 numeric and functional keys.
» relay 1A/250 VAC Actuation via solid state sensors
» solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Photo 2
PR/VE/0001-EN-05/18-50-AL-S,IS
Isoil Impianti spa - Italy Isoil Impianti spa - Italy
24061 Albano S.Alessandro (Bg) Sales offices
74, via Madonna delle Rose 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Mi)
Phone +39 035 4239.011 27, via F.lli Gracchi
The solutions that count Fax +39 035 582078 Phone +39 02 91988.5
[email protected] Fax +39 02 66012457
www.isoilmeter.com
LEAFLET: PR/VE/0001
The solutions that count Edition April 2018
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VEGA II is an electronic counter that can be used for measurement, control and automation of liquid products. It is compatible
Q min
Q min
with almost any type of flow meter and its typical applications include tank truck, rail car or barge loading in petrochemical 0 0
plants, custody transfer applications and truck deliveries. Flow rate Flow rate
Q max
Q max
VEGA II Electronic counter 0,2 - 0,2
The shape and dimensions of VEGA II have been designed: Functions Flow rate measure Real time clock Four serial communication lines to one or more computers, Diagnostic checks
» to allow the counter to be mounted directly on the PD meter by Read out Continuous read out of instantaneous or average value in the Date, hour, minutes, seconds are automatically updated and can be dedicated or shared printers with possibility to choose from EIA Special care has been devoted to diagnostic checks of metrical
means of a dedicated support and electrical wiring to pulses Information is clearly shown on a screen with graphic back-lighted selected engineering units. easily sent to a computer or a printer. RS 232/422/485 transmission standards devices such as the VEGA II.
emitters (see photo 1) display. Programmable alarm for minimum and maximum flow rate. » process control alarms:
» to allow remote mounting (see photo 2) » resettable totalisers of delivered observed volume Data storage Metrological seals - no pulses within a set time after START
» to allow easy access for maintenance purposes by making » resettable totalisers of delivered standard (compensated) volume Temperature volume compensation Programmed parameters and delivery data are stored into a per- VEGA II has a hardware key that can be metrically sealed. If - minimum and maximum flow rate
the electronics completely accessible once the cover has been » preset quantity » temperature detection via Pt100 thermoresistance manent memory, along with the data of more than 100 previous the metric seal and the hardware key are removed, product - failure of valve closure
removed » instantaneous and average flow rate » reference temperature can be programmed (typically 15°C or deliveries, with events and alarms. delivery is immediately interrupted and programming/ setting » self – diagnostic alarms of the system
» to have an “all in one “ unit without need of an additional box » instantaneous and average temperature 60°F for petroleum products) The internal battery allows to VEGA II to work in stand alone mode of all the parameters with metrical relevance can be performed - efficiency of the display board
for power supply, relays, barriers etc. » diagnostic information and I/O status » calculation method: according to ASTM S. 1250, API Standard in the event of power failure. (e.g calibration factor or units of measurement). - CPU (Watch dog), ROM and RAM control
Different versions have been developed according to the required Quantities are displayed with the measurement unit programmed D2540 e IP200 code. Additional metrical sealing of the VEGA II housing allows - power supply control (power failure)
functions, as well as different softwares for specific applications. by the user. » product temperature range: –40°C ÷ +200°C Calibration and error curve linearisation protection of the access to internal electronics. - thermal resistors control.
VEGAII Blending is designed for the blending of two different » density range @ 15°C: 500 ÷ 1100 kg/m3 » self- calibration:
The main features of all the VEGA II versions are: products: for this specific application the VEGA II is used with two » display and setting of: Volume correction factor is calculated automatically after entering Automatic switch on (“wake-up” function)
» Compatibility with almost any type of flow meter different meters and data is simultaneously shown on the display in - observed quantity prover volume. With a suitable pulses emitter connected and internal battery
VEGA II can be connected to: the corresponding data field. - compensated base quantity » linearisation: charged, the wake-up function allows recording and storing of
» one volumetric PD meter provided with pulses emitters During programming instructions are displayed to guide the user - mass Compensation of the error curve in max 10 points of flow data concerning product delivery when main power supply is off.
» mass flow meter or any meter as long as it provides pulses through the procedure. rate range thanks to a special algorithm performing linear
proportional to the measured quantity. Pressure volume compensation (upon request) interpolation.
» Simple modular construction. The basic electronics con- Pre-setting (batch control) of the delivered volume The graphs in the following page show a typical error curve and
sists of three pc-boards plugged into a specifically designed Thanks to a two stage or multistep valve flow rate can be set at fixed the resulting corrected curve.
rack which can be removed in few seconds. Updating and values. Photo 1
upgrading can be performed by simply replacing or adding Auxiliary outputs can also be provided for pump control. Technical specifications
pc-boards.
» User friendly instructions guide the user through all opera- Versions X 2 X X - X 1 X X
tions with extremely simple functions.
» Self-diagnosis of all functions, both of the unit and of the Totalizer + preset 3
externally linked devices, with detailed information. Totalizer + preset + temperature volume compensation 4
» Strong and reliable, suitable for use in industrial envi-
ronments: Encoder not included (remote fitting) 2
- high protection rating (IP66) against penetration of liquids
and/or solids.
- push buttons commands and outputs are completely solid state Blending 4
- optical decoupling of signals One meter 9
- heating device with thermostat
- electronic boards are mounted on internal anti-shock supports. Supply voltage 115÷230 VAC 5
» Safety and security:
Supply voltage 24 VDC 7
Parameters with metric relevance are protected by a “hardware
key” and by seals. Passwords with different access levels allow
only authorised personnel to enter diagnostic functions and Without optional DIGITAL I/O 0
working parameters. 16 inputs + 4 solid relays AC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 1
» Broad communication capability 16 inputs + 4 solid relays DC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 2
VEGA II works as an intelligent terminal for supervision
16 inputs + 8 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 3
and automation systems, to which it can be linked via serial
communication line. Further lines are available for devices such 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays AC + 8 digital DC output 4
as injectors, density meters or dedicated printers. 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays DC + 8 digital DC output 5
Not used 1
No 4-20mA inputs 0
With n.2 input 4-20mA+n.2 outputs 4-20mA 1
+ 0,2 + 0,2
VEGA II is an electronic counter that can be used for measurement, control and automation of liquid products. It is compatible
Q min
Q min
with almost any type of flow meter and its typical applications include tank truck, rail car or barge loading in petrochemical 0 0
plants, custody transfer applications and truck deliveries. Flow rate Flow rate
Q max
Q max
VEGA II Electronic counter 0,2 - 0,2
The shape and dimensions of VEGA II have been designed: Functions Flow rate measure Real time clock Four serial communication lines to one or more computers, Diagnostic checks
» to allow the counter to be mounted directly on the PD meter by Read out Continuous read out of instantaneous or average value in the Date, hour, minutes, seconds are automatically updated and can be dedicated or shared printers with possibility to choose from EIA Special care has been devoted to diagnostic checks of metrical
means of a dedicated support and electrical wiring to pulses Information is clearly shown on a screen with graphic back-lighted selected engineering units. easily sent to a computer or a printer. RS 232/422/485 transmission standards devices such as the VEGA II.
emitters (see photo 1) display. Programmable alarm for minimum and maximum flow rate. » process control alarms:
» to allow remote mounting (see photo 2) » resettable totalisers of delivered observed volume Data storage Metrological seals - no pulses within a set time after START
» to allow easy access for maintenance purposes by making » resettable totalisers of delivered standard (compensated) volume Temperature volume compensation Programmed parameters and delivery data are stored into a per- VEGA II has a hardware key that can be metrically sealed. If - minimum and maximum flow rate
the electronics completely accessible once the cover has been » preset quantity » temperature detection via Pt100 thermoresistance manent memory, along with the data of more than 100 previous the metric seal and the hardware key are removed, product - failure of valve closure
removed » instantaneous and average flow rate » reference temperature can be programmed (typically 15°C or deliveries, with events and alarms. delivery is immediately interrupted and programming/ setting » self – diagnostic alarms of the system
» to have an “all in one “ unit without need of an additional box » instantaneous and average temperature 60°F for petroleum products) The internal battery allows to VEGA II to work in stand alone mode of all the parameters with metrical relevance can be performed - efficiency of the display board
for power supply, relays, barriers etc. » diagnostic information and I/O status » calculation method: according to ASTM S. 1250, API Standard in the event of power failure. (e.g calibration factor or units of measurement). - CPU (Watch dog), ROM and RAM control
Different versions have been developed according to the required Quantities are displayed with the measurement unit programmed D2540 e IP200 code. Additional metrical sealing of the VEGA II housing allows - power supply control (power failure)
functions, as well as different softwares for specific applications. by the user. » product temperature range: –40°C ÷ +200°C Calibration and error curve linearisation protection of the access to internal electronics. - thermal resistors control.
VEGAII Blending is designed for the blending of two different » density range @ 15°C: 500 ÷ 1100 kg/m3 » self- calibration:
The main features of all the VEGA II versions are: products: for this specific application the VEGA II is used with two » display and setting of: Volume correction factor is calculated automatically after entering Automatic switch on (“wake-up” function)
» Compatibility with almost any type of flow meter different meters and data is simultaneously shown on the display in - observed quantity prover volume. With a suitable pulses emitter connected and internal battery
VEGA II can be connected to: the corresponding data field. - compensated base quantity » linearisation: charged, the wake-up function allows recording and storing of
» one volumetric PD meter provided with pulses emitters During programming instructions are displayed to guide the user - mass Compensation of the error curve in max 10 points of flow data concerning product delivery when main power supply is off.
» mass flow meter or any meter as long as it provides pulses through the procedure. rate range thanks to a special algorithm performing linear
proportional to the measured quantity. Pressure volume compensation (upon request) interpolation.
» Simple modular construction. The basic electronics con- Pre-setting (batch control) of the delivered volume The graphs in the following page show a typical error curve and
sists of three pc-boards plugged into a specifically designed Thanks to a two stage or multistep valve flow rate can be set at fixed the resulting corrected curve.
rack which can be removed in few seconds. Updating and values. Photo 1
upgrading can be performed by simply replacing or adding Auxiliary outputs can also be provided for pump control. Technical specifications
pc-boards.
» User friendly instructions guide the user through all opera- Versions X 2 X X - X 1 X X
tions with extremely simple functions.
» Self-diagnosis of all functions, both of the unit and of the Totalizer + preset 3
externally linked devices, with detailed information. Totalizer + preset + temperature volume compensation 4
» Strong and reliable, suitable for use in industrial envi-
ronments: Encoder not included (remote fitting) 2
- high protection rating (IP66) against penetration of liquids
and/or solids.
- push buttons commands and outputs are completely solid state Blending 4
- optical decoupling of signals One meter 9
- heating device with thermostat
- electronic boards are mounted on internal anti-shock supports. Supply voltage 115÷230 VAC 5
» Safety and security:
Supply voltage 24 VDC 7
Parameters with metric relevance are protected by a “hardware
key” and by seals. Passwords with different access levels allow
only authorised personnel to enter diagnostic functions and Without optional DIGITAL I/O 0
working parameters. 16 inputs + 4 solid relays AC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 1
» Broad communication capability 16 inputs + 4 solid relays DC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 2
VEGA II works as an intelligent terminal for supervision
16 inputs + 8 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 3
and automation systems, to which it can be linked via serial
communication line. Further lines are available for devices such 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays AC + 8 digital DC output 4
as injectors, density meters or dedicated printers. 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays DC + 8 digital DC output 5
Not used 1
No 4-20mA inputs 0
With n.2 input 4-20mA+n.2 outputs 4-20mA 1
+ 0,2 + 0,2
VEGA II is an electronic counter that can be used for measurement, control and automation of liquid products. It is compatible
Q min
Q min
with almost any type of flow meter and its typical applications include tank truck, rail car or barge loading in petrochemical 0 0
plants, custody transfer applications and truck deliveries. Flow rate Flow rate
Q max
Q max
VEGA II Electronic counter 0,2 - 0,2
The shape and dimensions of VEGA II have been designed: Functions Flow rate measure Real time clock Four serial communication lines to one or more computers, Diagnostic checks
» to allow the counter to be mounted directly on the PD meter by Read out Continuous read out of instantaneous or average value in the Date, hour, minutes, seconds are automatically updated and can be dedicated or shared printers with possibility to choose from EIA Special care has been devoted to diagnostic checks of metrical
means of a dedicated support and electrical wiring to pulses Information is clearly shown on a screen with graphic back-lighted selected engineering units. easily sent to a computer or a printer. RS 232/422/485 transmission standards devices such as the VEGA II.
emitters (see photo 1) display. Programmable alarm for minimum and maximum flow rate. » process control alarms:
» to allow remote mounting (see photo 2) » resettable totalisers of delivered observed volume Data storage Metrological seals - no pulses within a set time after START
» to allow easy access for maintenance purposes by making » resettable totalisers of delivered standard (compensated) volume Temperature volume compensation Programmed parameters and delivery data are stored into a per- VEGA II has a hardware key that can be metrically sealed. If - minimum and maximum flow rate
the electronics completely accessible once the cover has been » preset quantity » temperature detection via Pt100 thermoresistance manent memory, along with the data of more than 100 previous the metric seal and the hardware key are removed, product - failure of valve closure
removed » instantaneous and average flow rate » reference temperature can be programmed (typically 15°C or deliveries, with events and alarms. delivery is immediately interrupted and programming/ setting » self – diagnostic alarms of the system
» to have an “all in one “ unit without need of an additional box » instantaneous and average temperature 60°F for petroleum products) The internal battery allows to VEGA II to work in stand alone mode of all the parameters with metrical relevance can be performed - efficiency of the display board
for power supply, relays, barriers etc. » diagnostic information and I/O status » calculation method: according to ASTM S. 1250, API Standard in the event of power failure. (e.g calibration factor or units of measurement). - CPU (Watch dog), ROM and RAM control
Different versions have been developed according to the required Quantities are displayed with the measurement unit programmed D2540 e IP200 code. Additional metrical sealing of the VEGA II housing allows - power supply control (power failure)
functions, as well as different softwares for specific applications. by the user. » product temperature range: –40°C ÷ +200°C Calibration and error curve linearisation protection of the access to internal electronics. - thermal resistors control.
VEGAII Blending is designed for the blending of two different » density range @ 15°C: 500 ÷ 1100 kg/m3 » self- calibration:
The main features of all the VEGA II versions are: products: for this specific application the VEGA II is used with two » display and setting of: Volume correction factor is calculated automatically after entering Automatic switch on (“wake-up” function)
» Compatibility with almost any type of flow meter different meters and data is simultaneously shown on the display in - observed quantity prover volume. With a suitable pulses emitter connected and internal battery
VEGA II can be connected to: the corresponding data field. - compensated base quantity » linearisation: charged, the wake-up function allows recording and storing of
» one volumetric PD meter provided with pulses emitters During programming instructions are displayed to guide the user - mass Compensation of the error curve in max 10 points of flow data concerning product delivery when main power supply is off.
» mass flow meter or any meter as long as it provides pulses through the procedure. rate range thanks to a special algorithm performing linear
proportional to the measured quantity. Pressure volume compensation (upon request) interpolation.
» Simple modular construction. The basic electronics con- Pre-setting (batch control) of the delivered volume The graphs in the following page show a typical error curve and
sists of three pc-boards plugged into a specifically designed Thanks to a two stage or multistep valve flow rate can be set at fixed the resulting corrected curve.
rack which can be removed in few seconds. Updating and values. Photo 1
upgrading can be performed by simply replacing or adding Auxiliary outputs can also be provided for pump control. Technical specifications
pc-boards.
» User friendly instructions guide the user through all opera- Versions X 2 X X - X 1 X X
tions with extremely simple functions.
» Self-diagnosis of all functions, both of the unit and of the Totalizer + preset 3
externally linked devices, with detailed information. Totalizer + preset + temperature volume compensation 4
» Strong and reliable, suitable for use in industrial envi-
ronments: Encoder not included (remote fitting) 2
- high protection rating (IP66) against penetration of liquids
and/or solids.
- push buttons commands and outputs are completely solid state Blending 4
- optical decoupling of signals One meter 9
- heating device with thermostat
- electronic boards are mounted on internal anti-shock supports. Supply voltage 115÷230 VAC 5
» Safety and security:
Supply voltage 24 VDC 7
Parameters with metric relevance are protected by a “hardware
key” and by seals. Passwords with different access levels allow
only authorised personnel to enter diagnostic functions and Without optional DIGITAL I/O 0
working parameters. 16 inputs + 4 solid relays AC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 1
» Broad communication capability 16 inputs + 4 solid relays DC + 4 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 2
VEGA II works as an intelligent terminal for supervision
16 inputs + 8 electromech.relays + 8 digital DC output 3
and automation systems, to which it can be linked via serial
communication line. Further lines are available for devices such 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays AC + 8 digital DC output 4
as injectors, density meters or dedicated printers. 16 inputs + 8 solid state relays DC + 8 digital DC output 5
Not used 1
No 4-20mA inputs 0
With n.2 input 4-20mA+n.2 outputs 4-20mA 1
Main Power supply »115÷230 VAC (-15/+10%), Additional power outputs N° 8, optional
50/60 Hz 40VA (on I/O board) » relay 1A/250 VAC
» 20÷30 VDC – 40 VA » solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Inputs from N°2 inputs from pulses emitter; Analog input » N° 2 from Pt100, 3 or 4
one or two channels shifted 90° (I/O analog board) wire class A (IEC 751)
226
pulse emitters
(open collector, push pull). » N° 2, from 4÷20 mA, 2 wire
DC power available 5 or15 VDC,
100 mA Max
Digital inputs N°16 inputs from switches powered Analog output N° 2 4÷20mA, 2 wire
by VEGAII (15 VDC) or externally (I/O analog board)
Electrical characteristics
powered
Additional digital inputs N°16, (as indicated above) Serial communication » N° 2 ports two wires
(I/O board) (standard on CPU board) RS232/RS485 settable
258 275 n° 2 CABLE ENTRIES 1“ NPT » N° 1 port four wires RS422/485
» N° 1 port RS232 (Tx, Rx, Com)
Digital outputs N°8 powered by VEGA II Anti- moisture heating 40W, controlled by thermostat
Ambient operating temperature -25÷+55°C (+15 VDC 1A max for all outputs) device
Environment or externally powered
Storage temperature -25÷+65°C 5÷28VDC
Humidity 5÷95%UR with condensation Pulses outputs N°4 dedicated (as indicated above) Internal battery NI Mih -- 12 VDC 1.2 A/h
Housing protection
ATEX for Ex environment II 2 G Ex d IIB T6 Gb IP66
Approval INERIS 00 ATEX 0025 Additional digital outputs N°8 (as indicated above) Display
LCD backlighted graphic display
(I/O board) 240x128 pixel;
automatic contrast adjustment
w w w . i s o i l m e t e r. c o m
Power outputs N°8, optional: Key-pad 19 numeric and functional keys.
» relay 1A/250 VAC Actuation via solid state sensors
» solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Photo 2
PR/VE/0001-EN-05/18-50-AL-S,IS
Isoil Impianti spa - Italy Isoil Impianti spa - Italy
24061 Albano S.Alessandro (Bg) Sales offices
74, via Madonna delle Rose 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Mi)
Phone +39 035 4239.011 27, via F.lli Gracchi
The solutions that count Fax +39 035 582078 Phone +39 02 91988.5
[email protected] Fax +39 02 66012457
www.isoilmeter.com
LEAFLET: PR/VE/0001
The solutions that count Edition April 2018
Technical specifications
Main Power supply »115÷230 VAC (-15/+10%), Additional power outputs N° 8, optional
50/60 Hz 40VA (on I/O board) » relay 1A/250 VAC
» 20÷30 VDC – 40 VA » solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Inputs from N°2 inputs from pulses emitter; Analog input » N° 2 from Pt100, 3 or 4
one or two channels shifted 90° (I/O analog board) wire class A (IEC 751)
226
pulse emitters
(open collector, push pull). » N° 2, from 4÷20 mA, 2 wire
DC power available 5 or15 VDC,
100 mA Max
Digital inputs N°16 inputs from switches powered Analog output N° 2 4÷20mA, 2 wire
by VEGAII (15 VDC) or externally (I/O analog board)
Electrical characteristics
powered
Additional digital inputs N°16, (as indicated above) Serial communication » N° 2 ports two wires
(I/O board) (standard on CPU board) RS232/RS485 settable
258 275 n° 2 CABLE ENTRIES 1“ NPT » N° 1 port four wires RS422/485
» N° 1 port RS232 (Tx, Rx, Com)
Digital outputs N°8 powered by VEGA II Anti- moisture heating 40W, controlled by thermostat
Ambient operating temperature -25÷+55°C (+15 VDC 1A max for all outputs) device
Environment or externally powered
Storage temperature -25÷+65°C 5÷28VDC
Humidity 5÷95%UR with condensation Pulses outputs N°4 dedicated (as indicated above) Internal battery NI Mih -- 12 VDC 1.2 A/h
Housing protection
ATEX for Ex environment II 2 G Ex d IIB T6 Gb IP66
Approval INERIS 00 ATEX 0025 Additional digital outputs N°8 (as indicated above) Display
LCD backlighted graphic display
(I/O board) 240x128 pixel;
automatic contrast adjustment
w w w . i s o i l m e t e r. c o m
Power outputs N°8, optional: Key-pad 19 numeric and functional keys.
» relay 1A/250 VAC Actuation via solid state sensors
» solid state 1A/260 VAC
» solid state 1A/60 VDC
Photo 2
PR/VE/0001-EN-05/18-50-AL-S,IS
Isoil Impianti spa - Italy Isoil Impianti spa - Italy
24061 Albano S.Alessandro (Bg) Sales offices
74, via Madonna delle Rose 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Mi)
Phone +39 035 4239.011 27, via F.lli Gracchi
The solutions that count Fax +39 035 582078 Phone +39 02 91988.5
[email protected] Fax +39 02 66012457
www.isoilmeter.com
LEAFLET: PR/VE/0001
The solutions that count Edition April 2018