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=== Configuring the APC (optional) ===
==Configuring the APC — ''Optional''==
'''Tools needed:''' ID (or ID-loaded PDA)
'''Tools needed:''' ID (or ID-loaded PDA)


For rookie Engineers, it is recommended that the Engineering APC is re-configured before continuing. This will ensure the equipment needed to contain the singlo will stay on for an extended duration.  
For rookie Engineers, it is recommended that the Engineering APC is re-configured before continuing. This will ensure the equipment needed to contain the singlo will stay on for an extended duration.  


1. Stand adjacent to the Engineering APC.
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[[File:Engi unlockingapc.png]]
[[File:Engi unlockingapc.png]]


Go to the Engineering APC. Unlock the APC controls by swiping your ID on it. To do this, take your ID (or ID-loaded PDA), and click the APC. The little light in the upper right corner of the APC should turn green, the grey inactive buttons on the APC settings popup should turn an active blue, and a confirmation text in your chat window that says you've unlocked the APC.
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2. Unlock the APC controls by swiping your ID on it. To do this, take your ID (or ID-loaded PDA) in hand and click the APC. The little light in the upper right corner of the APC should turn green and a confirmation text in your chat window that says you've unlocked the APC. If already opened, the APC controls interface's grey inactive buttons should turn an active blue, and the message at the top of the screen will say to swipe your ID again to lock the interface.


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'''Photo of the same APC, yet now it is unlocked.'''
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[[File:engi apcunlocked.png]]
[[File:engi apcunlocked.png]]


Now click the APC with a free hand to bring up a popup of its controls.
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3. Now click the APC with a free hand to bring up the APC controls interface.<br />
4. Set the Equipment to On instead of Auto. This forces the APC to send all power to the Equipment, like the Emitters and the PA, first. Environment and Lighting will become a lower priority and turn off if there is not enough power for them. This gives you more time to <strike>screw around</strike> hone your singlo set-up skills.


'''APC Settings Screen'''<br />
[[File:engi changingapc.gif]]
[[File:engi changingapc.gif]]


Set the Equipment to On instead of Auto. This forces the APC to send all power to the Equipment, like the Emitters and the PA, first. Environment and Lighting will become a lower priority and turn off if there is not enough power for them. This gives you more time to <strike>screw around</strike> hone your singlo set-up skills.
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=== Configuring the SMES ===
5. Swipe your ID on the APC again to lock the interface so that scurrilous mimes don't change the settings when you're not looking.


Now the APC has the room power prioritized to the Equipment. On to the next task.
== Configuring the SMESs ==
The three white thingamabobs are the station's primary SMES cells. They're connected directly to the Radiation Collectors that create electricity from radiation generated by the singularity. Each round, they start off with enough power to last an experienced Engineer through setting up the singularity. Since you're not experienced, you should configure these a bit before moving on.
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'''Here a mysterious white arrow is pointing at the SMES battery in Engineering.'''
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[[File:engi3smes.png]]


The three white thingamabobs are the station's primary SMES cells. They're connected directly to the Radiation Collectors that create electricity from radiation generated by the singularity. Each round, they start off with enough power to last an experienced Engineer through setting up the singularity. Since you're not experienced, you should configure these a bit before moving on.
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To alter the configuration of a SMES cell, stand adjacent or diagonally to the SMES and click on it.
To alter the configuration of a SMES cell, stand adjacent or diagonally to the SMES and click on it.


'''SMES Settings Screen'''<br />
[[File:engichangingsmes.png]]
[[File:engichangingsmes.png]]


<sub>Note that the screenshot above does not match the current SMES settings popup. The steps written below are more recent. [[User:Spankymcpants|Spankymcpants]] ([[User talk:Spankymcpants|talk]]) 12:14, 8 February 2015 (UTC)</sub>
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There are two methods of thought when configuring the SMESs &mdash; a straight-forward, simplistic, basic set-up; and a more involved, optimized, advanced set-up.


==== Basic SMES Configuration ====
=== Basic SMES Configuration ===
'''Tools needed:''' none
'''Tools needed:''' none


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Since you've taken the <strike>easy way out</strike> simpler method, you should now skip over to the [[Guide_to_Setting_Up_the_Singularity#Loading the Radiation Collectors|Loading the Radiation Collectors]].
Since you've taken the <strike>easy way out</strike> simpler method, you should now skip over to the [[Guide_to_Setting_Up_the_Singularity#Loading the Radiation Collectors|Loading the Radiation Collectors]].


==== Advanced SMES Configuration ====
=== Advanced SMES Configuration ===
'''Tools needed:''' none
'''Tools needed:''' none


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These output settings may need to be set to Maximum later, after the SMESs are fully charged, or when [[backup SMESs]] are wired up and charging.
These output settings may need to be set to Maximum later, after the SMESs are fully charged, or when [[backup SMESs]] are wired up and charging.


=== Loading the Radiation Collectors ===
== Loading the Radiation Collectors ==
[[File:engigettingplasmatanks.png]]
No one will admit it, but the six Radiation Collectors are the true heroes on the station. Even if a singularity were running at optimal conditions, the station still wouldn't generate power without these puppies. The only catch is that the Collectors need plasma in order to do their job. Partially-filled plasma tanks are already setting next to the collectors when the shift starts.
 
The Radiation Collectors sit in two banks of three Collectors. One bank is adjacent of the PA Room on the port side; the other bank is adjacent on the starboard side.
 
Like the SMESs, the Radiation Collectors have two major methods of set-up &mdash; a simple, safer, yet incomplete set-up; and a more involved, potentially disastrous, but thorough set-up.
 
=== Basic Radiation Collector Set-Up ===


'''Tools Needed:''' none


The cursor is over where you'll find oxygen and plasma tanks. You only need to spit out 5 plasma tanks, as there is one already spawned out next to a radiation collector.
Since the nearby plasma tanks are already partially-filled, they'll work just fine in the Radiation Collectors for a while.
[http://s623.photobucket.com/user/Smexulous/media/Projects/plas-anim_zps8fc8f1bd.gif.html?t=1373355139].


*Gather up your 6 plasma tanks. With a tank in your active hand, click on a collector to stick it in.
# Stand adjacent to the Collectors in either bank.
*Once all of them are in, click the collector again to activate it.
# With an empty hand, pick up the orange Plasma Tank laying on top of one of the Collectors.
*Feel free to swipe your ID on each collector to lock it.
# Insert the Tank into the Collector by clicking on the Collector with the hand holding the Tank. You'll see the orange Plasma Tank through the small window in the bottom left corner of the Collector after it's inserted.
*Now it will suck up radiation. Hoorah!
# Click on the Collector one more time to raise its purple collection screen.
# ''Optional'' &mdash; Swipe the Collector with your ID (or ID-loaded PDA) to lock it from troublemakers.
# Repeat this for each Collector, on both banks, for a total of six (6) Radiation Collectors.


How to fill up the radiation collectors like a boss.
However, because the Plasma Tanks are only partially filled, the Radiation Collectors will soon run out of plasma and the screens will fall back into their inactive position. To generate more electricity, the Plasma Tanks will [[Guide_to_Setting_Up_the_Singularity#Re-fuelling_the_Radiation_Collectors|need to be re-fuelled]].


Now that we get the basics, let's move on to how a real boss does the job.
=== Advanced Radiation Collector Set-Up ===


A good engineer will try to fill up the plasma tanks full of plasma goodness before sticking them in.
'''Tools Needed:''' Plasma Gas Canister, Crowbar (possible), Gas Mask (optional), O<sub>2</sub> Tank (optional)


In the Chief Engineer's office, there's a switch that controls the Engineering Secure Storage. In that secure storage, there is a plasma canister.
The more complete method is to fill the Plasma Tanks before inserting them into the Collectors. This ensures that the Radiation Collectors will be on for the duration of the shift. However, one slip of the finger and Engineering will be flooded with lethal and flammable plasma gas. An experienced Engineer would know to halt setting up the singularity engine, and instead siphon the plasma gas from Engineering first before continuing with singularity set-up.


Stick a plasma tank in the plasma canister.
# ''Optional'' &mdash; Put on a Gas Mask and O<sub>2</sub> Tank, and start Internals air flow. If there is a plasma leak, at least you won't be trying to inhale poisonous gas.
# Request that the CE or AI [[Engineering_Life_Hacks|open Engineering Secure Storage]], if they haven't already while you were reading this.
# Retrieve the red Plasma Gas Canister from Secure Storage by ctrl+clicking it, and move yourself adjacent to the first Radiation Collector. Make sure that the Canister is not between you and the Collector or you will not be able to reach over to the Collector.
# With an empty hand, pick up the orange Plasma Tank laying on top of one of the Collectors.
# Insert the Tank into red Canister by clicking on the Canister with the hand holding the Tank. (If you screwed up and put the Plasma Tank into the Collector instead of the Canister, then you are a rookie. Eject the Plasma Tank from the Collector by prying it out with a Crowbar.)
# Click on the Canister a second time &mdash; this time with your now empty hand &mdash; to bring up the Canister valve settings panel.
# Increase the valve pressure to maximum (1013.25 kPa) by clicking on the rightmost '+' icon. You'll only need to do this once.
# '''''IMPORTANT:''''' Verify that the Tank is present in the Canister. You can see the Tank's pressure in the panel.
# Click on the 'Closed' link to open the pressure valve on the Canister. The link will change from 'Closed' to 'Open'. If the Tank was not installed in the Canister, Engineering should be full of plasma now, and the circle of awesomeness is complete.
# Wait until the panel indicates that the pressure in the Tank is also at (1013.25 kPa).
# '''''IMPORTANT:''''' Close the pressure valve by clicking the 'Open' link on the panel.
# '''''IMPORTANT:''''' Verify the valve reads as 'Closed' on the panel.
# '''''IMPORTANT:''''' Verify the valve reads as 'Closed' on the panel again because you just skimmed over the previous instruction.
# Click on the 'Remove Tank' link on the panel. The Plasma Tank should be lying on top of the Canister now. Also, if you didn't close the valve, Engineering should be steadily filling with Plasma.
# Pick up the filled Plasma Tank laying on top of the Canister.
# Insert the Tank into the Collector by clicking on the Collector with the hand holding the Tank. You'll see the orange Plasma Tank through the small window in the bottom left corner of the Collector after it's inserted.
# Click on the Collector one more time to raise its purple collection screen.
# ''Optional'' &mdash; Swipe the Collector with your ID (or ID-loaded PDA) to lock it from troublemakers.
# Repeat this for each Collector, on both banks, for a total of six (6) Radiation Collectors.
# Return the red Plasma Gas Canister to Engineering Secure Storage.
# After exiting Secure Storage, request the CE or AI to close Secure Storage.


Now we have our tank in the canister. Click the canister again, and you'll get a popup.
=== Checking the Radiation Collectors ===


Electricity is only generated with the Radiation Collectors are collecting radiation, and they're only collecting radiation when their Plasma Tanks aren't empty and the collection screen is up.


It should look like the above.
To check that the Collectors are running, it's as easy as looking at them. If the radiation shutters are down because, say, the singularity is spewing out all kinds of deadly, invisible radiation, then you'll need to either...
#Click the very far right + to set the plasma canister to release the magic stuff at full blast.
#Click where it says Closed.


Once the Tank Pressure matches with the release pressure (1013.25)...
* ...put on a radiation suit and open the shutters, warning your comrades before you do so, or...
#Click where it says Open to toggle it back to closed. '''If you accidentally leave it still open after removing the tank from the canister, then you will cause a plasma leak and ruin engineering!'''
* ...use the viewing screen to look at the port and starboard collector banks using cameras mounted in the singularity area the outside of the station.
#Click '''Remove Tank'''.


Continue to fill up the rest of the tanks like before.
If the purple collection screens are not up, then the Collectors either need [[Guide_to_Setting_Up_the_Singularity#Re-fuelling_the_Radiation_Collectors|re-fuelling]] or just need the screens turned on. Be sure to put on radiation gear and optical mesons scanners if you plan to work on the Collectors while the singlo is active.


After filling each up, you should now know how to plop them in the collectors.
=== Re-fuelling the Radiation Collectors ===


==== Important Notes! ====
'''Tools Needed:''' Crowbar, Plasma Gas Canister, Radiation Hood (possible), Radiation Suit (possible), Optical Meson Scanners (possible), Gas Mask (optional), O<sub>2</sub> Tank (optional)


*The plasma tanks will eventually run out of plasma. When this happens, basically everything will fail and you will lose your singularity. Remember to check on them every so often!
The plasma tanks will eventually run out of plasma. When this happens, <strike>everything will fail and it will be your fault</strike> the Radiation Collectors will power down and their collection screens will move to the inactive position. The Collectors will need to be re-fuelled in order to generate more electricity.
*To take them out of the collector, use a crowbar on the collector. The tank should pop out, then you can refill it if it needs it.
# If the singularity is active in the singularity area, don a Radiation Hood, a Radiation Suit, and Optical Meson Scanners before approaching the Collectors.
Like we mentioned before: when dealing with the plasma canister, be very careful not to cause an accidental plasma leak.
# If the radiation shutters are closed, they'll need to be opened with the switch next to either the port or starboard doors of the PA Room.
# Stand adjacent to the Radiation Collector.
# Use a Crowbar on the Radiation Collector to pry out the Plasma Tank. The Plasma Tank will be lying on the Collector when finished. If the Collector was active, it will turn off and the collection screen will lower into the inactive position.
# To re-fill the Plasma Tanks, follow the [[Guide_to_Setting_Up_the_Singularity#Advanced_Radiation_Collector_Set-Up|Advanced Radiation Collector Set-Up]] guide.


=== Starting the Emitters and Field ===
== Starting the Emitters and Field ==
Don't run into space with your normal engineering clothes. You will die.
Don't run into space with your normal engineering clothes. You will die.
You'll need the following:
You'll need the following:
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Similar to the emitters, just click the field generator and it will cut on. Once it is on, you cannot turn it off manually.
Similar to the emitters, just click the field generator and it will cut on. Once it is on, you cannot turn it off manually.
It's probably easiest to go around the generators in a circle.
It's probably easiest to go around the generators in a circle.
=== Setting Up the Particle Accelerator ===
== Setting Up the Particle Accelerator ==
This really is a simple process. [http://s623.photobucket.com/user/Smexulous/media/Projects/pa-w-f_zpsa8f97d8f.gif.html?t=1373357674]
This really is a simple process. [http://s623.photobucket.com/user/Smexulous/media/Projects/pa-w-f_zpsa8f97d8f.gif.html?t=1373357674]


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=== Troubleshooting ===
= Troubleshooting =
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==== When should I re-configure the SMESs next? ====
==== When should I re-configure the SMESs next? ====
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'''Answer:''' If the singlo is running, and the SMESs are full or backups are charging, feel free to turn them up to maximum (200 kW) output. If the SMESs are not full and there are no backups, it's best to distribute the load evenly between the SMESs so that they can all charge at the same rate. If the singlo is not and will not be running soon, turn output to minimal levels to conserve power. It's also okay to reduce output when a power sink is active aboard the station.
'''Answer:''' If the singlo is running, and the SMESs are full or backups are charging, feel free to turn them up to maximum (200 kW) output. If the SMESs are not full and there are no backups, it's best to distribute the load evenly between the SMESs so that they can all charge at the same rate. If the singlo is not and will not be running soon, turn output to minimal levels to conserve power. It's also okay to reduce output when a power sink is active aboard the station.
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==== Why is the singlo eating the station? ====
==== Why is the singlo eating the station? ====
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'''Answer:''' Either someone (not naming any names here) didn't turn on the containment field like they were supposed to; or someone (still not naming names) let the power ran dry in the station's SMESs and the Emitters turned off and the Field Generators died; or someone (fine, it's your fault) had the PA running above 0 for too long. <br />
'''Answer:''' Either someone (not naming any names here) didn't turn on the containment field like they were supposed to; or someone (still not naming names) let the power ran dry in the station's SMESs and the Emitters turned off and the Field Generators died; or someone (fine, it's your fault) had the PA running above 0 for too long. <br />
'''Action:''' Switch to solars for main power. Check to see if the singlo ate any important parts. If it didn't, set up the singularity engine again using the spare singularity generator in Engineering Secure Storage.
'''Action:''' Switch to solars for main power. Check to see if the singlo ate any important parts. If it didn't, set up the singularity engine again using the spare singularity generator in Engineering Secure Storage.
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==== Why won't the Emitters turn on? ====
==== Why won't the Emitters turn on? ====
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'''Answer:''' There's no power in the station SMESs; or they're not wired correctly.<br />
'''Answer:''' There's no power in the station SMESs; or they're not wired correctly.<br />
'''Action:''' Check the singlo's SMESs in Engineering. If they still have charge, then check the wiring for the Emitters. Also, check that your hands are empty.
'''Action:''' Check the singlo's SMESs in Engineering. If they still have charge, then check the wiring for the Emitters. Also, check that your hands are empty.
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==== Why are the SMESs empty? ====
==== Why are the SMESs empty? ====
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'''Answer:''' The station used up all the power because either the singularity engine wasn't set up fast enough or the Radiation Collectors aren't collecting radiation or wiring.<br />
'''Answer:''' The station used up all the power because either the singularity engine wasn't set up fast enough or the Radiation Collectors aren't collecting radiation or wiring.<br />
'''Action:''' Check that the Radiation Collector have their purple screens up. If not, they'll need their Plasma Tanks filled with plasma and installed in the Collector with the purple screen switched on by clicking on it. If the Collectors are ready and waiting, then check the wiring. If the wiring looks good, then you'll have to initiate [[emergency power generation]].
'''Action:''' Check that the Radiation Collector have their purple screens up. If not, they'll need their Plasma Tanks filled with plasma and installed in the Collector with the purple screen switched on by clicking on it. If the Collectors are ready and waiting, then check the wiring. If the wiring looks good, then you'll have to initiate [[emergency power generation]].
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==== Why won't the PA turn on? ====
==== Why won't the PA turn on? ====
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'''Answer:''' The PA isn't set up properly and it knows better than to let incompetent Engineers turn it on when it's not set up properly.<br />
'''Answer:''' The PA isn't set up properly and it knows better than to let incompetent Engineers turn it on when it's not set up properly.<br />
'''Action:''' Check that the covers to all seven PA sections are closed with your screwdriver. If they aren't, check that all seven sections are wired with a coil of wires. If they aren't wired, then check to see if you know how to read because we already went over this above.
'''Action:''' Check that the covers to all seven PA sections are closed with your screwdriver. If they aren't, check that all seven sections are wired with a coil of wires. If they aren't wired, then check to see if you know how to read because we already went over this above.
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==== Help! I'm stuck in front of the PA! Why can't I get away from it? ====
==== Help! I'm stuck in front of the PA! Why can't I get away from it? ====
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'''Answer:''' The singularity has a gravitational pull, which grows with each level of strength. If you stand too close, the singlo will pull you towards it, which coincidentally (and fittingly) also happens to be directly in front of the PA.<br />
'''Answer:''' The singularity has a gravitational pull, which grows with each level of strength. If you stand too close, the singlo will pull you towards it, which coincidentally (and fittingly) also happens to be directly in front of the PA.<br />
'''Action:''' Next time, don't stand in front of the PA. This time, pray to whatever gods exist in this godforsaken sector of spess.
'''Action:''' Next time, don't stand in front of the PA. This time, pray to whatever gods exist in this godforsaken sector of spess.
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==== Help! I just got hit by an Emitter! What do I do? ====
==== Help! I just got hit by an Emitter! What do I do? ====
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'''Answer:''' Don't stand in front of active Emitters.<br />
'''Answer:''' Don't stand in front of active Emitters.<br />
'''Action:''' Duh.
'''Action:''' Duh.
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==== Help! I went outside to check the singlo and now I'm bouncing off the fields! How could I have prevented this? ====
==== Help! I went outside to check the singlo and now I'm bouncing off the fields! How could I have prevented this? ====
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'''Answer:''' That's not how you check the singlo.<br />
'''Answer:''' That's not how you check the singlo.<br />
'''Action:''' Next time use the camera screen inside Engineering. Or don't. See if I care.
'''Action:''' Next time use the camera screen inside Engineering. Or don't. See if I care.
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==== Why are there no lights in Engineering? ====
==== Why are there no lights in Engineering? ====
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'''Answer:''' For rookie Engineers, the most common reason is that the APC doesn't have enough power to turn them on because you took too long setting up the singularity engine and you're being rightfully punished. For experienced Engineers, the most common reason is that an electrical storm busted all the lights and you're being unfairly punished by the spess gods.<br />
'''Answer:''' For rookie Engineers, the most common reason is that the APC doesn't have enough power to turn them on because you took too long setting up the singularity engine and you're being rightfully punished. For experienced Engineers, the most common reason is that an electrical storm busted all the lights and you're being unfairly punished by the spess gods.<br />
'''Action:''' Sit in the dark and think about why you deserve this.
'''Action:''' Sit in the dark and think about why you deserve this.
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