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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-''mess'') systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: [[File:terminal.png]]. In order for these to charge and power the station you must know the approximate power level going into the unit. Then set the SMES to charge and set the input level to as close as you can but not over the power level you know is going into it. If the ship keeps losing power you can set the output of the SMESes higher, but you should only set the output power greater than the input power as a temporary emergency measure for obvious reasons. Always try to have the SMESes charging so you have backup power in case there are problems with the [[Engine]].
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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-''mess'') systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: [[File:terminal.png|32px]] and is sent out via a wire node directly under the SMES.  


Keep in mind every SMES you don't use or that you feel is critical, you can adjust the input up on it to help it charge. Also remember that if it isn't charging because there isn't adequate power to cover all your inputs and it doesn't have much backup power, it will automatically turn off. Proper maintenance of your SMESes can have you operate a ship at enormously low power levels. Also that your maximum usage will not always directly represent your input levels in all the SMESes. It will be close, and as such make sure you know what your power drain is. Remember, if the [[Engine]] isn't providing enough power for your SMESes input level, then your SMESes are not going to charge.
Power is what makes the station run, and without it, there is chaos. There are currently three main power sources in the game: the [[Supermatter Engine]], [[Singularity Engine|Singularity]], and [[Tesla Engine]]; In addition to these, there are four station [[Solars]], as well as the [[Turbine]] that can be set up as supplementary power. Many of these engines produce from tens to hundreds of MWs! However, the station power grid can only handle so much power before suffering some dangerous drawbacks. This is why the station has SMESes. They regulate power output to a safe level, and store the excess for emergencies.


=Working with SMESes=
==Using a SMES==


This information is based off my experiences aboard the NCS Cyberaid.
In order for the SMES to charge, set the charge mode to auto, and the target input level to the maximum (default is 50 kw). In order to output power, you must set the output mode to on, and set the target output to however much power you wish to output. It is important to keep in mind that the station power grid does not need more than one MW(1mil kw), and you should avoid setting the net output for all the SMES above that level. Otherwise, the APCs will begin arcing lightning from the power overload. If you're unsure of how much power the station needs, check the power grid monitoring computer in the northern wing of engineering.  
 
First of all, you must recognize that power aboard NCS Cyberaid is an important task. There are currently two main elements to power. You have the [[Singularity]] and the [[Solars]] to generate the power, and you have SMESes to distribute and store it.
 
This focuses on SMESes. For a guide to the engines themselves, head to the apropriate sections.
 
NCS Cyberaid has Three "Primary" SMES units, two SMES for the [[AI]] and a SMES for every Solar Array. Also there are some SMES set up at the [[Mining Station]], the [[Research Outpost]], the [[Telecoms Satellite]] and the [[Engineering Outpost]].
The Primary ones are located in the room directly east to the Particle Accelerator. The power is generated from the Radiation Collectors, which are directly fed into the SMES's. The SMES's of the Solar Array are directly fed by the connected Arrays and feed into the same power main grid, as the Primary SMES units.
The [[AI]] SMES's are a isolated power supplies for the AI - which aren't fed by any source, which also is true for SMES units in the Mining Station and the Research Outpost. The SMES in the Telecoms Satellite and Engineering Outpost should have power soruces, but also don't need any maintenance from [[Station Engineer|Engineers]].
 
The Three Main SMES's and Engineering Power directly convert the Radiation Collector's output into usable power.
Since you can get an exact amount of power the Engine is outputting, you can figure out exactly how much input you can do.


A SMES is essentially a giant battery, so even if you choose not to have all the SMESes on station outputting power, you can have them storing power in case an engine goes down and you need a power boost.


===Primary Power===
===Primary Power===
First of all, the locations.
Your primary SMESes are in the room directly to the right of the Particle Accelerator.
The terminal in both the SMES room, and in the Engineering Break Room can show you how much power the Engine outputs, as well as the amount of power the Primary SMESes in put out, while the Power Monitering Computer in both the [[CE's Office]] and the SMES room will tell you where all the power is used.


===Adjusting the SMESes===
Your primary SMESes are in the room directly to the right and left of the Particle Accelerator. These SMESs require special instructions on how to set up so that the engine does not escape. Check the guide for the [[Tesla Engine]]/[[Singularity Engine]] for information on how to set these up. In general, do not mess with the left SMES in engineering, it powers the containment and PA for the engine.
You need to ensure you provide enough power in the SMES outputs to fill the power. If absolutely necessary, the Station can run on a single SMES, but the [[Engine]] will need to provide the maximum amount of power to maintain this. It is suggested to have the unnecessary SMES's charging as well, so in the case of [[Engine]] failure, the Station still has power. The SMESes will use the full output in sequence. Everything in addition to the output that is used (not set, but used) will go to the SMES's charge.

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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-mess) systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: Terminal.png and is sent out via a wire node directly under the SMES.

Power is what makes the station run, and without it, there is chaos. There are currently three main power sources in the game: the Supermatter Engine, Singularity, and Tesla Engine; In addition to these, there are four station Solars, as well as the Turbine that can be set up as supplementary power. Many of these engines produce from tens to hundreds of MWs! However, the station power grid can only handle so much power before suffering some dangerous drawbacks. This is why the station has SMESes. They regulate power output to a safe level, and store the excess for emergencies.

Using a SMES

In order for the SMES to charge, set the charge mode to auto, and the target input level to the maximum (default is 50 kw). In order to output power, you must set the output mode to on, and set the target output to however much power you wish to output. It is important to keep in mind that the station power grid does not need more than one MW(1mil kw), and you should avoid setting the net output for all the SMES above that level. Otherwise, the APCs will begin arcing lightning from the power overload. If you're unsure of how much power the station needs, check the power grid monitoring computer in the northern wing of engineering.

A SMES is essentially a giant battery, so even if you choose not to have all the SMESes on station outputting power, you can have them storing power in case an engine goes down and you need a power boost.

Primary Power

Your primary SMESes are in the room directly to the right and left of the Particle Accelerator. These SMESs require special instructions on how to set up so that the engine does not escape. Check the guide for the Tesla Engine/Singularity Engine for information on how to set these up. In general, do not mess with the left SMES in engineering, it powers the containment and PA for the engine.

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