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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]]

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===

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.

~~===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]]

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.

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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]]
 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===
 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.
-===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]]
 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.