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Psion Omikron: Redirected page to Category:Equipment

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Psion Omikron at 05:41, 17 April 2025

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	**Hyperspace equipment only operates during hyperspace		**Hyperspace equipment only operates during hyperspace
	*The equipment must be manned, and isn't currently		*The equipment must be manned, and isn't currently

			===Power Usage===
			Equipment typically requires a low amount of power while idle, and a higher amount of power when operating. Equipment with intermittent inputs, like [[CO2 Scrubber]]s, will have fluctuating power demand.

			If the [[Powergrid]] window is used to reduce power to equipment, that equipment will operate with reduced input/output rates. The greater the reduction in power, the greater the slowdown.

Psion Omikron at 05:33, 17 April 2025

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	**The input equipment is itself blocked, and needs to be unblocked.		**The input equipment is itself blocked, and needs to be unblocked.
	**The input equipment is operating slower than the output. In this case the "Blocked" on the output equipment tends to flicker as pipe contents move and halt.		**The input equipment is operating slower than the output. In this case the "Blocked" on the output equipment tends to flicker as pipe contents move and halt.

			=== Manned Equipment ===
			Certain equipment must be manned to operate. In the schematics view, a green hexagon next to the equipment indicates that the equipment is manned and where the operator must stand. The hexagon will be filled when the equipment is manned.

			[[File:Unmanned munitions table.png\|frameless\|150x150px]][[File:Manned munitions table.png\|frameless\|150x150px]]

			=== Unexpectedly Inactive ===
			Equipment may sit there doing nothing. If the schematics view does not show the equipment is blocked, then most likely it is one of the following:
			*The equipment lacks the necessary inputs, either input pipes are empty or item inputs haven't been delivered.
			**For pipe inputs this is indicated by the pipe connection circle appearing hollow rather than filled. If the equipment has a right-click menu, the input "reservoir" will be less than full and unchanging.
			**For item inputs, the right-click menu will show a ghost of the input item rather than a solid item. (Note that robot arms can deliver items from storage crates or tracks, which will minimize this downtime)
			*The equipment requires certain environmental conditions that haven't been met.
			**[[CO2 Scrubber]]s only operate if CO2 is in the air
			**[[Gas Collector]]s only operate if the ship is in a [[Sector Map#Gas Clouds\|gas cloud]]
			**Hyperspace equipment only operates during hyperspace
			*The equipment must be manned, and isn't currently

Psion Omikron: Added explanation of blocked

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	*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.		*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.
	*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.		*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.

			==Behavior==
			Equipment shares certain common behaviors.

			===Blocked===
			Equipment that outputs fluid, gas, or items will become blocked if the output cannot leave the equipment. This is indicated, in the schematic view, by red text over the equipment that says either '''Blocked''' or '''Output Blocked'''. If the equipment has a right-click option, the blocked output will (usually) have a red arrow:

			[[File:Waste treatment pipe blocked.png\|frameless]][[File:Waste treatment item blocked.png\|frameless]]

			====Blocked Item====
			Item outputs block because the item needs to be removed from the machine, either by a crew member or by a [[Robot Arm]].

			If the item type has a specific storage location defined, either a [[Storage Zone]] or a [[Storage Crate]], and all of that specific storage is full, then the crew will not unload the item. This is intended behavior, to avoid overproducing items.
			*If this behavior is not desired, either avoid specific storage for this item, or have a robot arm unload the item into an empty space (forcing the crew to then move the item to general storage).
			*If this behavior is desired, don't use robot arms, or have the robot arm unload into the specific storage.

			====Blocked Pipe====
			Pipe outputs block because:
			*The equipment's output is not connected to a pipe.
			*The equipment output is connected to a pipe, but the pipe is not connected to another equipment's input, so the pipe contents have nowhere to go.
			*The pipe connections are correct, but the input equipment is not accepting any more contents. This may be because:
			**The input equipment is a storage container that is full.
			**The input equipment is itself blocked, and needs to be unblocked.
			**The input equipment is operating slower than the output. In this case the "Blocked" on the output equipment tends to flicker as pipe contents move and halt.

Psion Omikron at 03:55, 17 April 2025

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	==Configuration==		==Configuration==
	Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.		Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload. The configuration is selected by right-clicking on the equipment.

	Pertinent to the next section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.		Pertinent to the next section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.

Psion Omikron at 03:54, 17 April 2025

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	==Connection ~~and Configuration~~==		==Configuration==
			Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.

			Pertinent to the next section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.

			==Connection==
	[[File:Equipment power stages.png\|thumb\|200x200px]]		[[File:Equipment power stages.png\|thumb\|200x200px]]
	Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.		Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.

	===Power===		===Power===
	Equipment that requires [[power]] has a light red hexagon shaped connection point. A [[cable]] carrying power should be run to this connection point.		Equipment that requires [[power]] has a light red hexagon shaped connection point. A [[cable]] carrying power should be run to this connection point.
	#When equipment is not receiving power, the equipment icon is darkened and a red lightning bolt flashes on it.		#When equipment is not receiving power, the equipment icon is darkened and a red lightning bolt flashes on it.
	#When equipment is connected to power, it will begin powering up. During this time the equipment remains dark, but the flashing lightning bolt is replaced by a light red power bar that begins filling.		#When equipment is connected to power, it will begin powering up. During this time the equipment remains dark, but the flashing lightning bolt is replaced by a light red power bar that begins filling.
	#Once the power bar fills, the equipment will be fully powered up, and the icon will lighten.		#Once the power bar fills, the equipment will be fully powered up, and the icon will lighten.

	~~===Configuration===~~		===Pipes ===
	~~Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.~~

	Pertinent to this section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.

	===Pipes===
	[[File:Equipment_pipe_connections.png\|frameless]]		[[File:Equipment_pipe_connections.png\|frameless]]

	Pipe connections are circles that are color coded to match the fluid/gas.		Pipe connections are circles that are color coded to match the fluid/gas.
	*When not connected the circle is unfilled, has an arrow indicating the direction of flow, and displays text labelling the type.		*When not connected the circle is unfilled, has an arrow indicating the direction of flow, and displays text labelling the type.
	*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.		*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.
	*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.		*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.

Psion Omikron at 03:52, 17 April 2025

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	Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.		Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.

	Pertinent to this section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.		Pertinent to this section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.

	===Pipes===		===Pipes===

Psion Omikron at 03:51, 17 April 2025

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	==Connection==		==Connection and Configuration==
	[[File:Equipment power stages.png\|thumb\|200x200px]]		[[File:Equipment power stages.png\|thumb\|200x200px]]
	Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.		Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.
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	#When equipment is connected to power, it will begin powering up. During this time the equipment remains dark, but the flashing lightning bolt is replaced by a light red power bar that begins filling.		#When equipment is connected to power, it will begin powering up. During this time the equipment remains dark, but the flashing lightning bolt is replaced by a light red power bar that begins filling.
	#Once the power bar fills, the equipment will be fully powered up, and the icon will lighten.		#Once the power bar fills, the equipment will be fully powered up, and the icon will lighten.

			===Configuration===
			Some equipment has configurable behavior, for example [[loader]]s can be configured to unload.

			Pertinent to this section, the selected configuration can change the pipe connection types. This happens with [[Refinery\|\|Refineries]] and [[Chemical Lab]]s for example. In this situation, the pipe connections aren't labeled until the equipment is powered, so it's recommended to select a recipe and power the equipment before connecting pipes.

	===Pipes===		===Pipes===

Psion Omikron at 03:38, 17 April 2025

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	===Pipes===		===Pipes===
	[[File:Equipment_pipe_connections.png\|frameless]]		[[File:Equipment_pipe_connections.png\|frameless]]

	Pipe connections are circles that are color coded to match the fluid/gas.		Pipe connections are circles that are color coded to match the fluid/gas.
	*When not connected the circle is unfilled, has an arrow indicating the direction of flow, and displays text labelling the type.		*When not connected the circle is unfilled, has an arrow indicating the direction of flow, and displays text labelling the type.
	*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.		*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.
	*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.		*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.

Psion Omikron at 03:38, 17 April 2025

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	==Connection==		==Connection==
			[[File:Equipment power stages.png\|thumb\|200x200px]]
	Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.		Most equipment has [[cable]] and/or [[pipe]] connection points, which need to be connected after the equipment is installed for the equipment to function.

	===Power===		===Power===
	Equipment that requires power has a light red hexagon shaped connection point. A [[cable]] carrying power should be run to this connection point.		Equipment that requires [[power]] has a light red hexagon shaped connection point. A [[cable]] carrying power should be run to this connection point.
			#When equipment is not receiving power, the equipment icon is darkened and a red lightning bolt flashes on it.
			#When equipment is connected to power, it will begin powering up. During this time the equipment remains dark, but the flashing lightning bolt is replaced by a light red power bar that begins filling.
			#Once the power bar fills, the equipment will be fully powered up, and the icon will lighten.

	# When ~~equipment~~ is ~~not receiving power~~, the ~~icon is darkened~~ and ~~a red lightning bolt flashes on it~~.		===Pipes===
	~~# When equipment is~~ connected ~~to power~~, ~~it will begin powering up~~. ~~During this time~~ the ~~icon remains darkened~~, ~~but~~ the ~~flashing lightning bolt is replaced by an increasing light red power bar~~.		[[File:Equipment_pipe_connections.png\|frameless]]
	~~# Once equipment is fully powered up~~, the ~~icon~~ will ~~lighten~~.		Pipe connections are circles that are color coded to match the fluid/gas.
			*When not connected the circle is unfilled, has an arrow indicating the direction of flow, and displays text labelling the type.
			*Once connected, the text and arrow disappear. If the connection is an input with nothing flowing, the circle will be unfilled, otherwise the circle will be filled.
			*[[Tank]]s do not have a pre-defined type, nor a flow direction, so when empty and unconnected the circle will be a generic gray color and lack an arrow or text label.