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Tyler1: /* SMES Setup */

2024-10-11T07:56:35Z

SMES Setup

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	=== SMES Setup ===		=== SMES Setup ===
	[[File:SMES.png]] [[SMES]] units store power generated by the solar array and send it to the main grid. The solar arrays are used as a primary power source it is recommended to leave the SMES output online. The default SMES settings are:		[[File:SMES.png]] [[SMES Manual\|SMES]] units store power generated by the solar array and send it to the main grid. The solar arrays are used as a primary power source it is recommended to leave the SMES output online. The default SMES settings are:
	* 750 000W Input, charging mode Auto.		* 750 000W Input, charging mode Auto.
	* 750 000W Output, charging mode Online.		* 750 000W Output, charging mode Online.
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	=== SMES Damage ===		=== SMES Damage ===
	[[SMES]] units are very expensive to replace. For more information on this complex piece of machinery refer to [[SMES_Manual\|SMES Manual]].<br>		[[SMES Manual\|SMES]] units are very expensive to replace. For more information on this complex piece of machinery refer to [[SMES_Manual\|SMES Manual]].<br>
	Please note that solar arrays should '''NEVER''' be wired into the main grid. If there are two or more arrays in same grid, controllers conflict which usually results in both arrays ceasing to function.		Please note that solar arrays should '''NEVER''' be wired into the main grid. If there are two or more arrays in same grid, controllers conflict which usually results in both arrays ceasing to function.

Cryleve: /* Connecting the Arrays */ red cabling is standard

2023-01-21T20:53:58Z

Connecting the Arrays: red cabling is standard

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	== Connecting the Arrays ==		== Connecting the Arrays ==
	=== Required Tools ===		=== Required Tools ===
	* [[File:Cablecoil.png]] Several (preferrably ~~yellow~~) [[Cable Coils\|cable coils]].		* [[File:Cablecoil.png]] Several (preferrably red) [[Cable Coils\|cable coils]].
	* [[File:Yellowgloves.png]] Insultated Gloves		* [[File:Yellowgloves.png]] Insultated Gloves

Cryleve: /* Solar Maintenance */ adds a section about upgrading panels. left intentionally vague

2023-01-21T20:53:39Z

Solar Maintenance: adds a section about upgrading panels. left intentionally vague

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	[[SMES]] units are very expensive to replace. For more information on this complex piece of machinery refer to [[SMES_Manual\|SMES Manual]].<br>		[[SMES]] units are very expensive to replace. For more information on this complex piece of machinery refer to [[SMES_Manual\|SMES Manual]].<br>
	Please note that solar arrays should '''NEVER''' be wired into the main grid. If there are two or more arrays in same grid, controllers conflict which usually results in both arrays ceasing to function.		Please note that solar arrays should '''NEVER''' be wired into the main grid. If there are two or more arrays in same grid, controllers conflict which usually results in both arrays ceasing to function.

			=== Upgrading Solars ===
			Each panel can have its output increased by swapping the glass panels out with something superior. Reinforced glass gives a small increase to production with Reinforced Borosilicate glass giving the largest, around thirty percent!

	[[Category:Locations]] [[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Locations]] [[Category:Guides]]
	{{Gameplay guides}}		{{Gameplay guides}}

Cryleve: /* SMES Setup */ average isn't 750kW it's 500kW

2023-01-21T20:48:58Z

SMES Setup: average isn't 750kW it's 500kW

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	* 750 000W Output, charging mode Online.		* 750 000W Output, charging mode Online.

	This will ensure the SMESs remain charged and send power to the grid, which will be ready should [[Engine]] failure occur. If this happens, the excess generated will start to drain off. Alternatively the station [[AI]] may do this, if your colony is equipped with one. With the main solar array online station should have at least ~~750~~ 000 Watts of power, which coupled with the Antimatter Generator is enough to fully power the colony.		This will ensure the SMESs remain charged and send power to the grid, which will be ready should [[Engine]] failure occur. If this happens, the excess generated will start to drain off. Alternatively the station [[AI]] may do this, if your colony is equipped with one. With the main solar array online station should have at least 500 000 Watts of power, which coupled with the Antimatter Generator is enough to fully power the colony.

	== Solar Maintenance ==		== Solar Maintenance ==

Cryleve: Solars are the colony's primary powersource for now. insuring consistency

2023-01-21T20:45:49Z

Solars are the colony's primary powersource for now. insuring consistency

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	The '''Solar Arrays''' are ~~backup~~ power source. They are very useful if the [[Supermatter_Engine\|Engine]] is nonfunctional for [[Traitor\|some reason]]. As name suggests, solar arrays generate electrical power from sun. While they won't generate as much as other power sources, they are reliable and don't require maintenance if properly set up.		The '''Solar Arrays''' are a primary power source. They are very useful if the [[Supermatter_Engine\|Engine]] is nonfunctional for [[Traitor\|some reason]]. As name suggests, solar arrays generate electrical power from sun. While they won't generate as much as other power sources, they are reliable and don't require maintenance if properly set up.

	== Locations ==		== Locations ==

Cryleve: /* Connecting the Arrays */ doing more consistency corrections. I'll probably redo most of this in future if need be.

2023-01-21T20:42:57Z

Connecting the Arrays: doing more consistency corrections. I'll probably redo most of this in future if need be.

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	Using this method, connect the solar arrays and solar tracker to the station. Having excessive knotting in your wiring can sometimes cause power loss, and other such nasties. Knots are best left avoided altogether for this reason - wire your junctions the same way the solar panels are already connected together, with the curving wires. You can also rewire the control room to remove the knots using this same method.		Using this method, connect the solar arrays and solar tracker to the station. Having excessive knotting in your wiring can sometimes cause power loss, and other such nasties. Knots are best left avoided altogether for this reason - wire your junctions the same way the solar panels are already connected together, with the curving wires. You can also rewire the control room to remove the knots using this same method.

			It should be noted that each array starts with a number of wire splices, you should be careful not to step on or handle these without proper insulated clothing. To remove these click on them with your wirecutters while wearing insulated gloves. Otherwise you may receive a potentially lethal shock additionally the same shock can occur while wearing insulated gloves and stepping on a splice. Splices do cause power loss, so take care to snip them.

	=== Calibration ===		=== Calibration ===
	As ~~station~~ is orbiting local sun, solar arrays have to be calibrated properly. Usually, the easiest way is simply opening the solar array control console, and pressing the "Auto" button. If you correctly finished the wiring step, solars should automatically calibrate themselves. Also, please note that ~~station~~ blocks sunlight. This means output of solar array is fluctuating between 0 and 90 000 Watts. To compensate, the [[SMES]] power storage units are used.		As colony is orbiting local sun, solar arrays have to be calibrated properly. Usually, the easiest way is simply opening the solar array control console, and pressing the "Auto" button. If you correctly finished the wiring step, solars should automatically calibrate themselves. Also, please note that clouds blocks sunlight. This means output of the main solar array is fluctuating between 0 and 750 000 Watts. To compensate, the [[SMES]] power storage units are used.

	=== SMES Setup ===		=== SMES Setup ===
	[[File:SMES.png]] [[SMES]] units store power generated by solar array and send it to the main grid. As solar arrays are ~~often~~ used as ~~backup~~ power source it is ~~reccomended~~ to leave the SMES output ~~offline, until they are needed~~. ~~Optimal~~ SMES settings are:		[[File:SMES.png]] [[SMES]] units store power generated by the solar array and send it to the main grid. The solar arrays are used as a primary power source it is recommended to leave the SMES output online. The default SMES settings are:
	* 90 000W Input, charging mode Auto.		* 750 000W Input, charging mode Auto.
	* 40 000W Output, charging mode ~~Offline~~.		* 750 000W Output, charging mode Online.

	This will ensure the SMESs ~~charge as backup~~ power ~~source~~, which will be ready should [[Engine]] failure occur. If this happens, ~~simply turn~~ the ~~SMES outputs~~ to ~~Online~~. Alternatively the station [[AI]] may do this, if your ~~station~~ is equipped with one. With ~~all five~~ solar ~~arrays~~ online station should have at least ~~200~~ 000 Watts of power, which is enough to ~~operate life support, AI and other important systems~~.		This will ensure the SMESs remain charged and send power to the grid, which will be ready should [[Engine]] failure occur. If this happens, the excess generated will start to drain off. Alternatively the station [[AI]] may do this, if your colony is equipped with one. With the main solar array online station should have at least 750 000 Watts of power, which coupled with the Antimatter Generator is enough to fully power the colony.

	== Solar Maintenance ==		== Solar Maintenance ==

Cryleve: /* Locations */ Refining the definitions

2023-01-21T19:43:35Z

Locations: Refining the definitions

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	[[File:300px-Solars.png\|thumb\|300px\|One of the station's solar arrays]]		[[File:300px-Solars.png\|thumb\|300px\|One of the station's solar arrays]]

	There are ~~two~~ solar arrays on the colony:		There are three solar arrays on the colony:
	* Mountain Solars - Located via the elevator in Engineering Hallway, next to the generator array.		* Mountain Solars - Located via the elevator in Engineering Hallway, next to the generator array. This is the colony's primary array and should be taken care of at the start of the shift.
	* Soteria Solars - Located outside directly south of the Gatehouse.
			These are secondary arrays and are optional to setup.
			* Soteria Solars - Located outside directly south of the Gatehouse. However, this is considered Soteria Institute Private Property and any personnel not employed by them may face trespassing charges.
			* Church Solars - Located west of the Scrap Beacon, next to the Church's Garden. These are in a public area and are open to all personnel.

	== Connecting the Arrays ==		== Connecting the Arrays ==

Cryleve: /* Wiring Setup */ Two arrays, the trackers are connected though the panels aren't connected to the tracker.

2023-01-21T19:28:27Z

Wiring Setup: Two arrays, the trackers are connected though the panels aren't connected to the tracker.

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	=== Wiring Setup ===		=== Wiring Setup ===
	~~None~~ of the ~~five~~ solar arrays are connected to the station at the start. ~~You~~ will need to connect the solar panels ~~and~~ the solar tracker to ~~the wire leading from~~ the station.		Both of the two solar arrays are connected to the station at the start. Though you will need to connect the solar panels to the solar tracker which is already connected to the station.

	To wire a tile, hold a cable coil in hand and click an adjacent tile, this will add a wire radiating from the center of the selected tile toward your current position. You will see a tiny red "knot" in the center of the tile, when extending the wire across the tile, make sure to click the knot in order to form a straight wire. Make sure the wire coil is in your hands when you click the knot (wiring is often learnt by trial and error).		To wire a tile, hold a cable coil in hand and click an adjacent tile, this will add a wire radiating from the center of the selected tile toward your current position. You will see a tiny red "knot" in the center of the tile, when extending the wire across the tile, make sure to click the knot in order to form a straight wire. Make sure the wire coil is in your hands when you click the knot (wiring is often learnt by trial and error).

Cryleve: /* Required Tools */ We're not in space, don't need a voidsuit anymore.

2023-01-21T19:23:03Z

Required Tools: We're not in space, don't need a voidsuit anymore.

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	=== Required Tools ===		=== Required Tools ===
	* [[File:Cablecoil.png]] Several (preferrably yellow) [[Cable Coils\|cable coils]].		* [[File:Cablecoil.png]] Several (preferrably yellow) [[Cable Coils\|cable coils]].
	* [[File:Engineer_Hardsuit.png]] A [[voidsuit]] or [[voidsuit\|hardsuit]] (with oxygen supply).
	* [[File:Yellowgloves.png]] Insultated Gloves		* [[File:Yellowgloves.png]] Insultated Gloves

Cryleve: /* Locations */ Changes the Solar Locations to reflect where they actually are.

2023-01-21T19:19:55Z

Locations: Changes the Solar Locations to reflect where they actually are.

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	[[File:300px-Solars.png\|thumb\|300px\|One of the station's solar arrays]]		[[File:300px-Solars.png\|thumb\|300px\|One of the station's solar arrays]]

	There are ~~five~~ solar arrays on the ~~station~~:		There are two solar arrays on the colony:
	* ~~Fore - Located in northern section of EVA Maintenance.~~		* Mountain Solars - Located via the elevator in Engineering Hallway, next to the generator array.
	* Fore Port - Located in ~~Arrivals Maintenance~~, ~~right~~ next to the ~~Primary Tool Storage.~~		* Soteria Solars - Located outside directly south of the Gatehouse.
	* Fore Starboard - Located in Bar Maintenance, above the Garden.
	* ~~Aft Port~~ - Located ~~in Engine Maintenance,~~ south of ~~Drone Fabrication and Waste Handling. In case of [[Engine]] failure this solar is usually damaged.~~
	* Aft Starboard - Located in Science Maintenance, east of Xenoflora Research.

	== Connecting the Arrays ==		== Connecting the Arrays ==