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An Atmosphere to Atmosphere Airlock can be controlled automatically using a [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] installed within a [[Console]] which will refer to each of the two separated environments as either "interior" or "exterior". | An Atmosphere to Atmosphere Airlock can be controlled automatically using a [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] installed within a [[Console]] which will refer to each of the two separated environments as either "interior" or "exterior". | ||
− | When activated with the interior-portal open, the system will automatically close the interior-portal and will activate the interior-[[Active Vent|Active-Vent | + | When activated with the interior-portal open, the system will automatically close the interior-portal and will activate the interior-[[Active Vent|Active-Vent] to try to evacuate the interior-atmosphere from the airlock chamber. Once a total vacuum is achieved within all of the [[Large Grid Atmosphere|Large Grid Volume]]s in which selected [[Gas Sensor]]s reside, the airlock will activate the exterior-Active-Vent to try to pressurize the chamber with exterior-atmosphere. Only after the airlock's internal pressure equals or exceeds the "External ###Pa" specified in the [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)#Settings|Circuitboard's settings]] will the exterior-portal automatically open. |
When activated with the exterior-portal open, a similar process to the above is executed, swapping interior for exterior, exterior for interior, and the final airlock pressure governed by the "Internal ###Pa" setting instead. | When activated with the exterior-portal open, a similar process to the above is executed, swapping interior for exterior, exterior for interior, and the final airlock pressure governed by the "Internal ###Pa" setting instead. | ||
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==Materials== | ==Materials== | ||
Material requirements for a minimnum Atmosphere to Atmosphere Airlock are: | Material requirements for a minimnum Atmosphere to Atmosphere Airlock are: | ||
− | * 2 x [[Portal]]: | + | * 2 x [[Portal]]: varients of either [[Kit (Airlock)]], [[Kit (Blast Door)]], [[Kit (Door)]], or [[Kit (Docking Port)]] |
* 1 x [[Kit (Consoles) Console|Kit (Consoles) Console]] | * 1 x [[Kit (Consoles) Console|Kit (Consoles) Console]] | ||
* 1 x [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] | * 1 x [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] | ||
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# Place two [[Portal]]s one [[Large Grid]] apart with the power and data ports facing into the airlock's interior. | # Place two [[Portal]]s one [[Large Grid]] apart with the power and data ports facing into the airlock's interior. | ||
# Using the [[Labeller]], rename each portal as "Interior-Door" and "Exterior-Door" appropriately. | # Using the [[Labeller]], rename each portal as "Interior-Door" and "Exterior-Door" appropriately. | ||
− | + | # Enclose the six remaining sides of the airlock chamber with airtight [[Frames]], [[Walls]], or [[Windows]]. | |
− | # Enclose the | ||
# Place [[Console]], [[Active Vent]]s, [[Gas Sensor]], and optional [[Flashing Light]] and [[Power Controller]] somewhere within the airlock's interior. | # Place [[Console]], [[Active Vent]]s, [[Gas Sensor]], and optional [[Flashing Light]] and [[Power Controller]] somewhere within the airlock's interior. | ||
# Ensure all placed devices are attached to the same [[Wire Network]] including the portals' power and data ports. | # Ensure all placed devices are attached to the same [[Wire Network]] including the portals' power and data ports. | ||
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# Using the Labeller, rename each Active Vent as "Interior Vent" and "Exterior Vent" appropriately. | # Using the Labeller, rename each Active Vent as "Interior Vent" and "Exterior Vent" appropriately. | ||
# Attach a [[Pipe Network]] to each Active Vent large enough to hold the volume of the airlock or pass it through to a [[Passive Vent]] placed in the "interior" or "exterior" environment. | # Attach a [[Pipe Network]] to each Active Vent large enough to hold the volume of the airlock or pass it through to a [[Passive Vent]] placed in the "interior" or "exterior" environment. | ||
− | # Ensure "interior" and "exterior" pipe networks are not connected together or to any other pipe networks. | + | # Ensure "interior" and "exterior" pipe networks are not connected together or to any other pipe networks. |
# Insert [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] into the console, then place the [[Glass Sheet]] onto the console. | # Insert [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)]] into the console, then place the [[Glass Sheet]] onto the console. | ||
− | # Insert [[Data Disk]] into the side slot of Console then power on the Console. | + | # Insert [[Data Disk]] into the side slot of Console then power on the Console. |
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# Use the console's up and down arrows to scroll through the list of devices. Click to select. Click again to deselect if incorrect | # Use the console's up and down arrows to scroll through the list of devices. Click to select. Click again to deselect if incorrect | ||
− | # Find and click "Exterior-Door" followed by all caps and green "EXTERIOR". NOTE: SELECT THIS FIRST! | + | # Find and click "Exterior-Door" followed by all caps and green "EXTERIOR". NOTE: SELECT THIS FIRST! |
# Ensure the Exterior-Door's lock-indicator has turned from green to red. | # Ensure the Exterior-Door's lock-indicator has turned from green to red. | ||
# Find and click "Exterior-Vent" followed by all caps and green "EXTERIOR". NOTE: SELECT THIS SECOND! | # Find and click "Exterior-Vent" followed by all caps and green "EXTERIOR". NOTE: SELECT THIS SECOND! | ||
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# Find and click "Flashing Light" followed by all caps and green "LIGHT". (optional) | # Find and click "Flashing Light" followed by all caps and green "LIGHT". (optional) | ||
# Toward the top left of the Console find and click "External ###Pa". Set to match the exterior-environment's typical pressure. (optional) | # Toward the top left of the Console find and click "External ###Pa". Set to match the exterior-environment's typical pressure. (optional) | ||
− | # Toward the top right of the Console find and click "Internal ###Pa". Set to match the interior-environment's typical pressure. (optional) | + | # Toward the top right of the Console find and click "Internal ###Pa". Set to match the interior-environment's typical pressure. (optional) |
# Remove Data Disk from the side slot of Console. | # Remove Data Disk from the side slot of Console. | ||
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+ | If there is an error the console screen will say so and the power light will flash yellow. | ||
==Console Slaves== | ==Console Slaves== | ||
− | Additional consoles are useful when airlocks become large or remote control is desired. Multiple [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)# | + | Additional consoles are useful when airlocks become large or remote control is desired. Multiple [[Circuitboard (Advanced Airlock)#Console Slave]]s can be attached using the following instructions: |
# Using the [[Labeller]], rename the original [[Console]] as "Master Console". | # Using the [[Labeller]], rename the original [[Console]] as "Master Console". | ||
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# Remove Data Disk from the side slot of "Master Console". | # Remove Data Disk from the side slot of "Master Console". | ||
# Power on each additional console. | # Power on each additional console. | ||
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==Troubleshooting== | ==Troubleshooting== | ||
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A depressurization phase will stall if a complete vacuum cannot be achieved within the [[Large Grid Atmosphere|Large Grid Volume]]s in which all selected [[Gas Sensor]]s reside. Such stalled depressurization can be skipped by clicking the yellow "Cancel Depressurize" button on a console, but atmospheric mixing may occur. In larger airlocks, ensure there is one Gas Sensor per Large Grid to prevent premature repressurization and the resulting mixture of interior and exterior atmospheres. | A depressurization phase will stall if a complete vacuum cannot be achieved within the [[Large Grid Atmosphere|Large Grid Volume]]s in which all selected [[Gas Sensor]]s reside. Such stalled depressurization can be skipped by clicking the yellow "Cancel Depressurize" button on a console, but atmospheric mixing may occur. In larger airlocks, ensure there is one Gas Sensor per Large Grid to prevent premature repressurization and the resulting mixture of interior and exterior atmospheres. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== |