Transformer

2026-01-15T05:31:21Z

50.125.15.118: After almost punching my screen I finally figured out that transformers now require heavy/super heavy cables on the input side. Sorry I'm not logged in, I want to create an account but new account creation seems to be disabled :(

[[Category:Power]]
{{Itembox
| name = Kit (Transformer)
| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ItemKitTransformerSmall.png}}]]
| stacks = No
| createdwith = [[Electronics Printer]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 10x [[Iron]], 1x [[Gold]] , 3x [[Copper]]
}}
{{Itembox
| name = Kit Transformer (Large)
| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ItemKitTransformer.png}}]]
| stacks = No
| createdwith = [[Electronics Printer]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 10x [[Steel]], 5x [[Electrum]]
}}

==Description==
The transformer is used to control the maximum amount of power that will flow on a cable, preventing the cables from overloading on high power draw.
There are three variants of the transformer:

The Transformer (Small) requires 1x Kit (Transformer) to place and is limited to 5,000 W of output. It can be placed in any orientation on a supporting surface (floor, wall, or ceiling) and is available as Transformer Reversed (Small).

The Transformer (Medium) requires 3x Kit (Transformer) to place and is limited to 25,000 W of output. Similarly, it can be placed on any floor, wall, or ceiling and is available as a Transformer Reversed (Medium).

The Transformer (Large) requires 1x Kit Transformer (Large) to place and is limited to 50,000 W of output. It can only be placed in one orientation, ideally the floor, but it can be stacked above floor level by placing it partway into a frame.

==Usage==
Given that the transformer can limit power very specifically (with large 100 W increments or small 10 W increments), you can control or stop the output line from drawing more than the transformer gives out. This can be used to control many items that don't have a changing power usage, such as lights, volume pumps, pipe regulators, active vents, and more. This is similar to the [[Area Power Controller]] but does not have a battery buffer.

==Notes==
Data will not flow through a transformer, isolating the circuit behind their input. <br>
The transformers seem to generate a large amount of heat. 

The Transformer will use 10W itself (all sizes). All transformers require [[Cables|Heavy Cables]] or better on the input side despite showing a yellow ghost when connecting a regular cable. Output can use any size cable.

===Data Network Properties===
These are all Data Network properties of this device. This list is not tested at all for the Transformer Small and not complete for Transformer (kit/large variant).

==Data Parameters==
These are all parameters, that can be written to with a Logic Writer, Batch Writer, or Integrated Circuit (IC10). The outputs are listed in the order a Logic Writer's "VAR" setting cycles through them.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Transformer on when set to 1. Turns it off when set to 0.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Transformer when set to 1. Unlocks it when set to 0
|-
| Setting || Integer || Sets the Transformer's power (in Watts) limit.
|}

==Data Outputs==
These are all parameters, that can be read with a Logic Reader or a Slot Reader. The outputs are listed in the order a Logic Reader's "VAR" setting cycles through them. You cannot read ratios in IC2 chip (so far)
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| On|| Boolean|| Returns whether the Transformer is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Maximum || Integer|| Maximum setting of this device. (How high the device can be set, see description for specific numbers.)
|-
| Lock || Boolean|| Returns whether the Transformer is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Error || Boolean|| 1 if device is in error state, otherwise 0.
|-
| Setting || Integer || Returns the current power limit (in Watts) of the Transformer.
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Idle operating power quantity. (how much power, in watts, the device itself is using, rather than how much power it is passing through.)
|-
| Ratio || Float || Ratio of the current power limit to the maximum power limit of the device
|-
| PrefabHash|| Integer || The hash of the device. (Can be found in the Stationpedia.)
|-
| Power|| Boolean || Returns 1 if the device is powered and on, otherwise 0.
|}

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