Described are an FSK modulator and a method for large-alphabet FSK modulation. Accordingly, an enlarged air space is effectively defined between the plurality of elongated strands and its respective hot melt adhesive material dispensing nozzle such that the plurality of elongated strands are not adversely affected by the heat or thermal radiation generated by or emanating from the hot melt adhesive material dispensing nozzles thereof. A determination is made as to whether a hard dependency exists between the unclassified process and the loaded component. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening.