Smart Aquaculture OS v2.0 · kantangren.com

We Watch Your Pond,
So You Can Sleep

Kantangren OXYTAI unifies power distribution · IoT · cloud platform into one coordinated system. One 4G controller, one fluorescence DO sensor, one subscription-based cloud service — so that fish, shrimp and crab ponds leave behind four pain points: blackout hypoxia, high electricity bills, 3 a.m. pond patrols and sensor drift.

Smart aquaculture pond scene: 4G controller + dissolved oxygen sensor + solar power
7.2 mg/L · DO normal
4G+Wi-Fi+BLEthree links backing each other up
DC 48Vintrinsic safety, SELV
3+33 links × 3 chips
0.3-6.7 hasingle pond to 6.7 ha+ clusters
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PAIN POINTS

Four Nights That Keep a Farmer Awake

A single power cut, one night of neglect, one stretch of sensor drift — any of them can wipe out an entire pond. OXYTAI deals with every one of these worries, one by one.

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Blackout → Hypoxia → Dead Stock

Summer thunderstorms, typhoon load-shedding or a burnt-out transformer stop the aerators. Between 3 and 5 a.m. dissolved oxygen falls off a cliff, and the whole pond can be lost in hours.

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Electricity Eats Your Margin

Aerators run all day whether oxygen is needed or not, eating 30~50% of the profit. Most farmers cannot even say for sure when they should be switched off.

24h

3 a.m. Pond Patrols

However experienced you are, you still get up at night to patrol the pond, look for gasping fish and decide whether to start the aerators. Labour costs money, it exhausts you, and judgement slips.

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Sensor Drift & Constant Maintenance

Polarographic probes need membrane replacement and cleaning every 1~3 months, and most farms have no technician. Once the reading drifts the data lies — and by the time the alarm rings it is too late.

CORE FEATURES

Never Offline · Intrinsically Safe · Always Online

We do not just sell a controller. We turn power, sensing, decision-making, actuation and maintenance into one deployable aquaculture operating system.

01 · Never Offline

Four Power Layers · Zero Single Point of Failure

From utility grid, battery storage and genset down to a hardware bypass lever: if one layer fails, the next one takes over automatically.

  • Layer 1 — automatic changeover between grid / PV-storage microgrid / genset (the PCS takes over off-grid in milliseconds)
  • Layer 2 — LiFePO4 storage with BMS, 5~20 kWh, expandable
  • Layer 3 — diesel genset as the final backup, ATS linked to the EMS
  • Layer 4 — physical lever-relay bypass; even if every system fails, one flip keeps the power on
02 · Intrinsically Safe

DC 48V SELV · No Fatal Shock

In accordance with GB/T 3805 / IEC 61140 SELV — essentially harmless to people and to fish.

  • A DC 48V bus replaces part of the AC load; leakage current cannot be fatal
  • Four-level lightning protection: grid-entry SPD / DC bus SPD / board-level / equipotential earthing
  • DC topology withstands ±2 kV (AC topology ±4 kV); lightning losses cut by 80%
  • Latching relay plus lever bypass: state survives power loss, remains remotely readable and controllable
03 · Always Online

3 Links × 3 Chips · Edge-Cloud Unified

4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth back each other up; edge decisions + cloud rules + the WeChat Mini Program work as one.

  • Three links: 4G (remote) / Wi-Fi (pond-side LAN) / BLE (local commissioning)
  • Three chips: 4G modem + ESP32 edge decision + imported 32-bit ARM MCU, each doing its own job
  • Edge DO loop: second-level local decisions, no dependency on cloud round-trips
  • Remote OTA upgrades · rule engine · multi-pond control · WeChat Mini Program, scan and go
Grid down? Storage takes over. Storage depleted? The genset starts. And if every controller fails, there is still the bypass lever —four power layers, zero single point of failure.
THREE-LAYER ARCHITECTURE

Cloud Platform · IoT Layer · Power Layer

OXYTAI = power distribution + IoT + cloud: a three-tier, coordinated aquaculture operating system. Every tier can run standalone; together they form a thinking "pond brain".

PLATFORM

Cloud Platform

cloud SaaS · O&M · subscription

device onboardingEMQX / MQTT · TLS
time-series storeTDengine · 30-day+ trend curves
rule enginegraded alarms · interlocking
OTAdifferential / A-B zone control
APIcustomer / integrator integration
subscription servicesdata / alerts / O&M / value-added
IOT

IoT Layer

4G controller · sensors · edge loop

4G controllerESP32-S3 + EC600N
DO (dissolved oxygen)fluorescence method, ±0.2 mg/L
auto-cleaningwiper mechanism, drift-free
pH / ammonia4-20 mA analogue
water temp · air pressureDS18B20 + barometer
edge DO loopsecond-level local decisions
POWER

Power Layer

DC 48V microgrid · 380V AC coupling

Route Anative DC 48V (new ponds)
Route B380V PV-storage-genset microgrid (retrofit)
PCSmillisecond off-grid switchover <100 ms
EMSfour-state machine S1-S4
lightning protectionfour-stage SPD + equipotential
latching relayzero holding power, state retained
The 4G controller is the kernel of the aquaculture OS. It pulls sensors, aerators, VFDs, battery storage and genset onto one data bus, closing the loop of "monitoring + decision + interlock" inside a single device.
DUAL ROUTES

Two Technical Routes Covering Every Pond

New ponds adopt a native DC 48V microgrid (Route A); existing 380V sites get PV-storage-genset AC coupling (Route B). The two routes are complementary — never conflicting, never mixed up.

ROUTE A · Native DC

DC 48V Microgrid

new ponds / DC-native architecture / the optimal power topology

  • multi-source input (grid / PV / storage / genset) dispatched onto a single DC 48V bus
  • LiFePO4 storage with BMS, 5~20 kWh, expandable
  • DC 48V SELV intrinsic safety — no fatal shock, harmless to fish
  • DC-specific SPD plus board-level protection; ±2 kV lightning withstand
  • all-low-voltage copper cabling from cabinet to load; lowest installation cost
Best for:new farms, fibreglass / tarpaulin tanks, recirculating systems and small clustered ponds.
ROUTE B · 380V Retrofit

PV-Storage-Genset AC Coupling

existing 380V ponds / no rewiring / upgrade in place

  • triple-source auto changeover: grid / storage / genset (ATS + EMS)
  • PCS off-grid switchover in milliseconds (<100 ms) - aerators coast through without stopping
  • four-state machine S1-S2-S3-S4 covers every outage scenario
  • keeps the existing 380V three-phase wiring; aerators untouched
  • three revenue streams: peak-valley arbitrage, VFD savings and avoided outage losses
Best for:existing 380V ponds, customers wanting fast payback with no rewiring.
CORE PRODUCTS

One Hardware Family · The Core Matrix

Controllers, sensors, enclosures, VFDs, energy storage and OXYTAI water-quality probes — from pond to cloud, every item backed by engineering, not slides.

Photo · In-house PCB
Kantangren 4G Aquaculture Gateway V1, unit photo
4G Aquaculture Gateway

Kantangren 4G Aquaculture Gateway V1

In-house 4G IoT gateway board: 4G IoT SIM + dual RS485 bus + edge DO loop — one device that pulls sensors, aerators and VFDs onto a single data bus.

  • Comms4G IoT SIM · three-chip architecture
  • Portsdual RS485 · 12V output
  • DownloadUSB port · remote OTA
  • Rolepond-side edge decision kernel
Core component · Y504-A
Y504-A fluorescence dissolved-oxygen sensor
Fluorescence DO Sensor

Y504-A Dissolved Oxygen Probe

Y504-A fluorescence-quenching DO probe: no electrolyte, no frequent recalibration, no membrane, IP68 titanium-alloy housing, RS485 Modbus straight into the 4G controller — the drift problem solved at its root.

  • Principlefluorescence quenching · maintenance-free
  • Range0–20 mg/L
  • Ingress ratingIP68 · titanium alloy
  • OutputRS485 Modbus RTU
Photo · In-house PCB
Kantangren 380V/220V 12-Channel Controller Board V1.0, unit photo
380V / 220V Controller

Kantangren 12-Channel Controller Board V1.0

Three-phase U/V/W × 4 channels = 12 high-current relay outputs, universal for 380V three-phase and 220V single-phase ponds; three RS485 ports plus a 12V bus cascade with the 4G gateway, scalable to 6.7 ha+ clusters.

  • Output12 channels · 380V/220V universal
  • Bus3 × RS485 + 12V
  • Main control32-bit MCU · on-board storage
  • Integrationfits IP55 enclosures · four-stage lightning protection
Core component · VFD
Waterproof VFD
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Waterproof VFD

Wall-mounted waterproof VFD driven directly by the 4G controller over RS485 Modbus; DO thresholds map to four automatic speed steps — a further 20~40% energy saving on top of direct-on-line start.

  • ProtocolRS485 Modbus RTU
  • Voltagethree-phase 380V · 0-50 Hz
  • Stepsfour-step DO-to-frequency map
  • Savingsa further 20~40% energy saved
Storage · Rack-mounted
R40KL 40 kWh rack-mounted ESS
Rack-Mounted ESS

R40KL · 40kWh

5.12 kWh × 8 = 40.96 kWh of rack modules, 51.2V DC compatible with a 48V bus, fits standard 19-inch cabinets; once connected to the Kantangren 4G controller it charges at off-peak tariff and discharges at peak.

  • Capacity40.96 kWh · 5.12 kWh per module
  • Voltage51.2V DC · 48V bus compatible
  • Form factorrack-mounted · 19-inch cabinet
  • ControlBMS + EMS · 4G remote access
Storage · Outdoor cabinet
S40K 60 kWh outdoor cabinet ESS
Outdoor Cabinet ESS

S40K · 60kWh

30.72 kWh × 2 = 61.44 kWh modular lithium storage cabinet, 51.2V DC plug-and-expand straight onto the bus; IP55 rated, >6,000 cycles, BMS + EMS coordinated through the Kantangren 4G controller.

  • Capacity61.44 kWh · dual-module stack
  • Voltage51.2V DC · 48V bus compatible
  • Ingress ratingIP55 · >6,000 cycles
  • ControlBMS + EMS · 4G remote access
Water · 4-in-1
OXYTAI OT.AS.4in1 4-in-1 water quality sensor
OXYTAI Aqua Sensor

OT.AS.4in1 · 4-in-1 Water Quality Probe

Split-body freshwater probe measuring pH / temperature / TDS / conductivity in a single unit; links to the Kantangren 4G controller over Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz via Modbus for remote reading and out-of-limit alarms; with float collar or lanyard it can be dropped straight into the pond.

  • ParameterspH / temperature / TDS / conductivity
  • AccuracypH ±0.05 · temperature ±0.1 °C
  • ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4GHz · Modbus
  • Mountingsplit probe · float collar / lanyard / slide rail
Water · 8-in-1
OXYTAI OT.AS.8in1 8-in-1 water quality sensor
OXYTAI Aqua Sensor

OT.AS.8in1 · 8-in-1 Water Quality Probe

Adds ORP / specific gravity / salinity on top of the four parameters; works in seawater, brackish and fresh water — purpose-built for shrimp ponds; TDS and conductivity auto-range, with salinity covered across the full 0.01%~25.00% span.

  • ParameterspH / temperature / TDS / EC / ORP / SG / salinity
  • Rangesalinity 0.01~25% · ORP ±999 mV
  • ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4GHz · Modbus
  • Suitable forseawater / brackish / freshwater

WWeChat Mini Program (farmer app + O&M app)

Scan the code and go — WeChat login, no registration. Multi-pond control · live dashboard · one-tap remote switching · alarm push notifications.

  • real-time DO / pH / ammonia / water temperature trends
  • centralised multi-pond management: one account for 50 ponds
  • graded alarms: app push + voice call / SMS
  • O&M mode: remote commissioning · firmware upgrade · ticket workflow

WWeb Management Console

A single management platform for distributors, integrators and enterprise accounts: full device lifecycle + customer management + financial reconciliation.

  • device records · online status · fault history
  • customer tiers · regional licensing · channel rebates
  • OTA push · staged rollout · forced upgrade
  • alarm tickets · dispatch · closure · follow-up

CCloud Platform (EMQX + TDengine + PostgreSQL)

Millions of devices, millisecond-resolution time series, built on the company's existing IoT middleware platform — negligible marginal cost.

  • device onboarding: MQTT over TLS · per-device credential
  • time-series store: TDengine · 30-day+ fast replay
  • business database: PostgreSQL · customers / orders / billing
  • rule engine: visual configuration · complex interlocks
  • API gateway: open for third-party system integration
PLATFORM UI

Platform Interfaces at a Glance

EMS energy cockpit, web farm overview and the WeChat Mini Program — three entry points covering big-screen O&M, desktop management and mobile operation.

EMS energy management cockpit interface
EMS · Energy Cockpit

Storage / PV / Genset Dispatched on One Screen

Battery SOC, PV power, grid / genset status and load interlocks all visible on one screen; automatic peak-valley arbitrage decisions, with the full energy flow of the farm on a PC dashboard.

Kantangren web platform visual dashboard
Web · Farm Overview

pond map plus live DO trends

Centralised multi-pond management: live DO / water temperature / pH / ammonia trends, device online status, remote aerator control and alarm tickets — all in one place.

Kantangren WeChat Mini Program interface
Mini Program · Mobile

WeChat Mini Program: scan and go

Farmers manage every pond centrally, watch live DO, start aeration with one tap and receive alarms — no registration, no learning curve. Everything about the pond handled on the phone.

BUSINESS VALUE

One System · Six Numbers

Every number here has an engineering basis — not marketing copy.

30~50%
Energy saved
peak-valley arbitrage + VFD speed control
90%+
Pond-loss prevented
live DO-driven aeration
80%
Lightning losses cut
DC topology ±2 kV
0
Fatal leakage risk
DC 48V SELV intrinsic safety
80%
Labour saved
no more 3 a.m. patrols
10×+
Equipment life extended
latching relay + soft start
STANDARD PLANS

Three Standard Packages · Predictable Budget

From a 0.3 ha starter pond to a 6.7 ha+ enterprise operation, three packages cover 80% of cases. CNY figures converted at approx. 7.15 CNY/USD; the formal quote follows an on-site survey.

PLAN A

Starter · 0.3 ha

single pond / small farm / 1~2 aerator circuits
Investmentapprox. USD 7,000-11,000(varies with existing plant room / genset)
  • 1 × 4G controller (4 outputs)
  • 1 × fluorescence DO sensor + wiper
  • 1 × smart electrical enclosure (IP55 + four-stage lightning protection)
  • 1 × VFD (not required if the customer already runs paddlewheels)
  • WeChat Mini Program + annual cloud subscription
  • Static payback:approx. 1.5-2 years
PLAN C

Enterprise · 6.7 ha+

enterprise accounts / multi-pond dispatch / Route B microgrid
Investmentapprox. USD 84,000-210,000(depends on the PV / storage / genset mix)
  • 6~12 × 4G controllers · centralised multi-pond dispatch
  • DO / pH / ammonia / water temperature · full parameter monitoring
  • PV-storage-genset microgrid (PCS + EMS + genset)
  • enterprise web edition · subsidiary tiers · regional agencies
  • premium subscription + custom reports + API integration
  • Static payback:approx. 2.5-3.5 years
DELIVERY PROCESS

Six Standard Delivery Steps · A Checklist for Every One

We do not sell "installed then ignored" hardware. From survey to acceptance, all six stages are run against standard manuals — each step has a checklist, a signature and full traceability.

STEP 1

Site Survey

Engineers come to the pond with the On-Site Survey Checklist and confirm conditions item by item.

  • supply type / availability of neutral and earth
  • three-phase voltage measurement and supply stability
  • 4G signal strength and aerator power
  • survey report plus draft design
STEP 2

System Design

Route is chosen by pond scale and budget: native DC 48V or 380V retrofit.

  • placement plan: sensors / enclosures / antenna
  • cable sizing and current-rating calculation, earthing system selection
  • preset alarm thresholds and interlock strategy
  • itemised quotation with transparent configuration differences
STEP 3

Factory Pre-Assembly

Enclosures are assembled on DIN rail and power-tested in the factory, arriving ready to install.

  • four-stage lightning SPD + RCD pre-installed
  • wire numbering sleeves / crimped terminals / tin-dipped strands
  • 48-hour factory burn-in test
  • packing and shipping per the Packing & Shipping Standard
STEP 4

Installation

Crews work to the Installation Manual — they do not need to read schematics.

  • enclosure at least 30 cm above ground, shaded and waterproof
  • power and signal in separate conduits, at least 30 cm apart
  • sensors mounted between the aerators and the feeding zone
  • common issues handled per the Site Issue Response Guide
STEP 5

On-Site Commissioning

Ten steps per the On-Site Commissioning SOP: insulation → earthing → power-up → comms → interlock.

  • insulation resistance ≥1 MΩ, earthing ≤4 Ω
  • 4G registration, Mini Program binding, scan and go
  • DO threshold to aerator interlock verified on site
  • four-step VFD speed control jointly commissioned
STEP 6

Acceptance & Training

Checked item by item against the Acceptance Standard & Checklist, then signed off by both parties.

  • wiring / waterproof glands / functional acceptance
  • hands-on training for farmers (user manual)
  • warranty card and support channels handed over
  • the 7-day free trial period starts
6stages
fully standardized process
8manuals
survey / installation / commissioning / acceptance
10steps
on-site commissioning SOP
1days
standard single-pond installation
7days
free trial
For distributors / integrators:the complete set of installation and acceptance manuals ships with the goods; after training, local crews can take on Kantangren projects.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Remote Diagnostics First · A Graded SLA Behind It

The devices report their own faults: the cloud platform monitors 24/7 and most issues are resolved remotely, without waiting for an engineer to travel out. Anything that does need a visit follows P0~P3 graded response targets.

Four Ways to Report a Fault

one of them always answers, even at midnight

  • Support hotline: answered by a human 24/7
  • WeChat support: scan to add, one-to-one
  • In-app ticketing: raise a ticket with one tap
  • Cloud auto-monitoring: offline devices or abnormal DO auto-dispatch a ticket

Remote Diagnostic Capability

12 remote capabilities — most faults fixed without leaving the village

  • live data / 30-day history replay
  • remote restart (soft reset + hard power cycle)
  • remote configuration: thresholds / alarms / cleaning interval
  • delta OTA upgrade · staged rollout
  • signal strength / supply voltage / link quality diagnostics

Spare parts & warranty

wear parts are listed at fixed prices — replace a part, not the whole unit

  • fluorescent cap every 1~2 years (approx. USD 11-21)
  • silicone cleaning brush every 6~12 months (approx. USD 1-2)
  • sensors supportfast swap of the complete assembly
  • board-level repair: the service centre swaps modules, not boards
  • regional spare-parts stock plus a standardized tool list

Ticket Grading & SLA Commitment

Pond-loss risk is always handled at the top grade — keeping the fish alive comes before everything.

GradeDefinitionFirst responseResolution timeTypical case
P0 Criticalall aerators out of control, pond-loss risk present15 minutes4 hoursdevice offline + critically low DO
P1 Severesome circuits out of control, sensor failure30 minutes24 hoursone relay channel not switching
P2 Normalabnormal data but aeration unaffected2 hours48 hoursfrequent 4G dropouts, DO jumps
P3 Minorusage questions, feature suggestions4 hours7 dayshow to set timer mode
Every ticket is traceable end to end: created → accepted → diagnosed → resolved → customer confirmed → closed → follow-up. Every ticket is archived, and response data is reviewed monthly.
BUSINESS MODEL

Hardware Tiers + Subscription Services

Hardware is the entry point; subscription is the retention. Start from the basic tier and upgrade with farm size — long-term retention has a reason behind it.

Hardware · Three Tiers

A hardware ladder from single pond to 6.7 ha+ clusters; configuration differences are public and transparent, upgradeable on demand.

TierHardwareSuitable for
Basicrelay modesingle pond under 0.3 ha
VFDVFD closed-loop speed controlstandard farms of 0.7-2 ha
FlagshipDC 48V + storage + microgridover 2 ha

Subscription · Four Levels

Annual subscription is priced in steps by service depth; support, O&M, data and value-added services are selectable and configurable.

LevelServiceValue
Datalive trends · history replaybasic monitoring
Alertsgraded alarms · voice-call notificationrisk backstop
O&MOTA · remote commissioning · ticketslong equipment life
Value-addedwater quality reports · feeding advice · APIbetter farm management
ROADMAP

Four Rollout Stages · No Hardware Change, Firmware Only

Start from the basic configuration and layer on capability as the customer grows. Deployed hardware is 100% compatible with the next stage of firmware.

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Stage 1

P1 · Sensors + Relays

4G controller + fluorescence DO sensor + direct-on-line relay start: the first step of "DO visibly measured + aerators switched automatically".

MVP · 1~2 months
2

Stage 2

P2 · + VFD Speed Control

Add a VFD; DO thresholds drive four interlocked speed steps, saving 30~50% energy.

Energy saving · +1~2 months
3

Stage 3

P3 · + DC 48V + Storage

New ponds adopt the native DC 48V microgrid: intrinsic safety plus greatly improved lightning withstand.

Safety · Route A
4

Stage 4

P4 · + Genset + Microgrid EMS

Existing 380V retrofit ponds add a PV-storage-genset microgrid; the EMS four-state machine delivers zero single point of failure.

Reliability · Route B
Kantangren OXYTAI

Kantangren OXYTAI

SMART AQUACULTURE OPERATING SYSTEM

We Watch Your Pond, So You Can Sleep

Kantangren OXYTAI is the smart aquaculture operating system brand launched by Guangzhou Hotekey Electronics for the aquaculture industry. Coordinating three tiers — power distribution + IoT + cloud platform — it turns what farmers care about most, "are the fish alive, is the power bill low, can I sleep at night", into measurable, deliverable and subscribable engineering solutions.

The brand promise "We watch your pond, so you can sleep" frees farmers from 3 a.m. patrols, the anxiety of stormy nights and the monthly power bill. Every solution has an engineering basis, every number has a source, and every function can be verified on its own.

Brand
Kantangren / OXYTAI
Trademark
Class 9 filed
Primary colour
#1C76F5 deep blue
Domains
kantangren.com
FAQ

The four questions farm owners ask most

Power cuts, power bills, night patrols and sensor upkeep - four practical questions, answered by the architecture itself.

How long until fish suffocate after a pond power cut?

When summer thunderstorms, typhoon load-shedding or a burnt-out transformer stop the aerators, dissolved oxygen falls off a cliff between 3 and 5 a.m. and a whole pond can be lost in hours. The Kantangren DC 48V storage architecture switches over automatically during an outage, and the 4G controller raises a real-time alarm to prevent night-time hypoxia.

Why are electricity costs so high in aquaculture?

Conventional aerators run all day regardless of dissolved oxygen, consuming 30~50% of the profit. Kantangren measures DO in real time with a fluorescence sensor, drives aeration on demand through a VFD closed loop, and the waterproof VFD saves a further 20~40% on top of direct-on-line starting.

Do I still need to patrol the pond at night to check for gasping fish?

No. The system monitors dissolved oxygen, temperature and other parameters 24/7, switches aeration on automatically when limits are exceeded, and sends an alarm by voice call and WeChat. Live readings are available in the WeChat Mini Program, turning night patrols into automatic system watch.

How do you deal with dissolved oxygen sensor drift and frequent maintenance?

Conventional polarographic probes need membrane replacement and cleaning every 1~3 months, and once the reading drifts the data is unreliable. Kantangren uses a fluorescence DO sensor with no membrane and no frequent recalibration, paired with an automatic wiper, in an IP68 titanium-alloy housing, which cuts maintenance frequency dramatically.

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Contact

Distributors, farm owners, integrators and enterprise accounts are all welcome. Every proposal includes an on-site survey and a 7-day free trial.

BrandKantangren OXYTAI
OperatorGuangzhou Hotekey Electronics Co., Ltd.
Phone+86 189 2878 8886
Emailcontact@kantangren.com
AddressRoom 101, Building B, No. 885 Shenzhou Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou
Postal code510663
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