Difference between revisions of "Power switch"
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− | | beauty = -2 | + | {{Infobox main|power| |
+ | |image = PowerSwitch.png | ||
+ | |info = Switches power on/off. | ||
+ | |type = Power | ||
+ | |placeable = y | ||
+ | |size = 1||1 | ||
+ | |hp = 120 | ||
+ | |beauty = -2 | ||
+ | |buy = {{icon|metal|25}} | ||
+ | |sell = {{icon|metal|19}} | ||
+ | }}</onlyinclude> | ||
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+ | {{Info|A '''power switch''' is used to toggle power of the conduit lines connected to it. | ||
+ | Often times the power consumption in a grid exceeds its supply, making it necessary to temporarily power off appliances that aren't needed. Electric appliances themselves can be power toggled but the power isn't switched until a colonist arrives to carry out the request. Building a power switch may be preferred because it easily and instantly allows the player to turn on or off power to a branch of conduit. The branch may connect just a single appliance or even a large array of turrets. | ||
+ | <p>To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the power source and the appliances.</p> | ||
+ | <p>When the power switch is <em>on</em> the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark, the info box displays <tt>'Power: On'</tt>, and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.</p> | ||
+ | <p>When the power switch is <em>off</em> the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X, the info box displays <tt>'Power: Off'</tt>, and the center of the power switch is dark.</p> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Power]] |
Revision as of 07:46, 27 March 2015
Power switch
A power switch is used to toggle power of the conduit lines connected to it. Often times the power consumption in a grid exceeds its supply, making it necessary to temporarily power off appliances that aren't needed. Electric appliances themselves can be power toggled but the power isn't switched until a colonist arrives to carry out the request. Building a power switch may be preferred because it easily and instantly allows the player to turn on or off power to a branch of conduit. The branch may connect just a single appliance or even a large array of turrets.
To construct a switchable circuit simply place the power switch along a line of conduit between the power source and the appliances.
When the power switch is on the 'Toggle power' button displays a green check mark, the info box displays 'Power: On', and the center of the power switch shows a pale circle.
When the power switch is off the 'Toggle power' button displays a red X, the info box displays 'Power: Off', and the center of the power switch is dark.