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	== Description == The [[Power Controller\|Area Power Controller]] is used to segregate power into their own subnetworks and reduce power fluctuations.		== Description ==
			The [[Power Controller\|Area Power Controller]] is used to segregate power into their own subnetworks and reduce power fluctuations.

	== Usage == The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected.		== Usage ==
			The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected.
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	The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.		The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.
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	If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.		If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.

	== Priority == When multiple devices are connected to the same power source, the power is not distributed evenly. For example, if you have a power generator such as [[solar panels]] connected to both a station battery and a power controller, the power controller will not receive any power until the station battery is completely full.		== Priority ==
			When multiple devices are connected to the same power source, the power is not distributed evenly. For example, if you have a power generator such as [[solar panels]] connected to both a station battery and a power controller, the power controller will not receive any power until the station battery is completely full.

	The allocation priority is as follows:		The allocation priority is as follows:
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	== History == * In older versions of the game, the APC had specific Input and Output connection sides until a later update added a variant of the APC with reversed sides.		== History ==
			* In older versions of the game, the APC had specific Input and Output connection sides until a later update added a variant of the APC with reversed sides.

	* In older versions of the game, a battery must be placed in the APC for it to function. This is no longer the case after the [https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791457826119/announcements/detail/1581192507757380156 power rework update] in v0.1.1062.5426 as you '''do not''' ''need'' a battery in the APC for it to function anymore.		* In older versions of the game, a battery must be placed in the APC for it to function. This is no longer the case after the [https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791457826119/announcements/detail/1581192507757380156 power rework update] in v0.1.1062.5426 as you '''do not''' ''need'' a battery in the APC for it to function anymore.

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	[[Category:Power]]		[[Category:Power]]
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	{{Itembox		{{Itembox
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	== Description == ~~<!--T:1-->~~		== Description == The [[Power Controller\|Area Power Controller]] is used to segregate power into their own subnetworks and reduce power fluctuations.
	The [[Power Controller\|Area Power Controller]] is used to segregate power into their own subnetworks and reduce power fluctuations.

	== Usage == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Usage == The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected.
	The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected.
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.		The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.
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	If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.		If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.

	== Priority == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Priority == When multiple devices are connected to the same power source, the power is not distributed evenly. For example, if you have a power generator such as [[solar panels]] connected to both a station battery and a power controller, the power controller will not receive any power until the station battery is completely full.

	When multiple devices are connected to the same power source, the power is not distributed evenly. For example, if you have a power generator such as [[solar panels]] connected to both a station battery and a power controller, the power controller will not receive any power until the station battery is completely full.

	The allocation priority is as follows:		The allocation priority is as follows:
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	== History == ~~<!--T:3-->~~		== History == * In older versions of the game, the APC had specific Input and Output connection sides until a later update added a variant of the APC with reversed sides.
	* In older versions of the game, the APC had specific Input and Output connection sides until a later update added a variant of the APC with reversed sides.

	* In older versions of the game, a battery must be placed in the APC for it to function. This is no longer the case after the [https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791457826119/announcements/detail/1581192507757380156 power rework update] in v0.1.1062.5426 as you '''do not''' ''need'' a battery in the APC for it to function anymore.		* In older versions of the game, a battery must be placed in the APC for it to function. This is no longer the case after the [https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791457826119/announcements/detail/1581192507757380156 power rework update] in v0.1.1062.5426 as you '''do not''' ''need'' a battery in the APC for it to function anymore.

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	If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.		If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.

			== Priority == <!--T:2-->

			When multiple devices are connected to the same power source, the power is not distributed evenly. For example, if you have a power generator such as [[solar panels]] connected to both a station battery and a power controller, the power controller will not receive any power until the station battery is completely full.

			The allocation priority is as follows:
			# [[Transformer]]
			# [[Station Battery]]
			# [[Power Controller]]
			# All Other devices

	{{Data Network Header}} There is no difference in parameters, whether the logic network is connected to the input or output of the Area Power Control.		{{Data Network Header}} There is no difference in parameters, whether the logic network is connected to the input or output of the Area Power Control.

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	The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.		The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.

	If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit ~~it's~~ output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.		If sufficient power is available upstream, the APC acts as a pass through and will not limit its output power, it is recommended to use a [[Fuse\|Cable Fuse]] or [[Transformer\|Transformer (Small)]] when powering a non-heavy cable network to prevent overdraw.

	{{Data Network Header}} There is no difference in parameters, whether the logic network is connected to the input or output of the Area Power Control.		{{Data Network Header}} There is no difference in parameters, whether the logic network is connected to the input or output of the Area Power Control.

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	\| name = Power Controller		\| name = Power Controller
	\| image = [[File:ItemAreaPowerControl.png]]		\| image = [[File:ItemAreaPowerControl.png]]
			\| prefabhash = 1757673317
			\| prefabname = ItemAreaPowerControl
	\| stacks = 5		\| stacks = 5
	\| maxinpower = 10W for the APC<br>+ 1000W Battery Charging<br>+ Output Load		\| maxinpower = 10W for the APC<br>+ 1000W Battery Charging<br>+ Output Load

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	== Usage == <!--T:2-->		== Usage == <!--T:2-->
	The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected~~. Currently, the dials in the APC do nothing~~.		The APC can be opened with a [[Crowbar]], once opened the switch must be set to the 'ON' state for it to function. A [[Battery Cell]] can be added to act as a power buffer for the subnetwork in the event the main power network gets disconnected.
	<br><br>		<br><br>
	The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.		The APC can generally be used for machines with varying power requirements such as the Auto lathe, Electronics Printer, Fabricator, Arc Furnace, and more. This will allow all these machines to take lots of power in short intervals as long as the APC has a battery. Unlike the [[Transformer]], the APC will not limit the amount of power it passes through.

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	\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| The Area Power Control is turned off or is missing a battery.		\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| The Area Power Control is turned off or is missing a battery.
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	\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| ~~There is a~~ battery in the Area Power Control, the output ~~draw is zero the input is zero~~.		\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| No battery in the Area Power Control and there is power drawn from the output.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.		\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.

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	! Value !! Display !! Meaning		! Value !! Display !! Meaning
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	\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| ~~No output power draw or the~~ Area Power Control is turned off.		\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| The Area Power Control is turned off or is missing a battery.
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	\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| No battery in the Area Power Control ~~and there~~ is ~~power drawn from~~ the ~~output~~.		\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is zero the input is zero.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.		\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.

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	\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| No output power draw or the Area Power Control is turned off.		\| 0 \|\| Grey \|\| No output power draw or the Area Power Control is turned off.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| No ~~input to~~ the Area Power Control and there is power drawn from the output.		\| 1 \|\| Red \|\| No battery in the Area Power Control and there is power drawn from the output.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.		\| 2 \|\| Blue-red blinking \|\| There is a battery in the Area Power Control, the output draw is greater than the input and the battery is discharging.