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Commitments and Contingencies - Purchase Obligations (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Equipment Systems, ACI |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Performance guarantees testing, cost incurred | $ 0.9

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