Each part is denoted with a labeled rectangle, beginning with system 0. System 0 leads to element 1.1 and element 1.2. Element 1.1 leads to element 2.1, and element 2.2. Element 1.2 leads to 2.3 and element 2.4. The lines connecting each section to the next features upward facing black triangles.

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