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This article has not been revised for the current version (U51-600112). It was last updated for AP-398142. It may contain inaccuracies. |
This article has not been revised for the current version (U51-600112). It was last updated for AP-398142. It may contain inaccuracies.
This article has not been revised for the current version (U51-600112). It was last updated for AP-398142. It may contain inaccuracies.
Automation buildings are used to turn on and off buildings in the player's base using Boolean Logic and Sensors.
List of Automation buildings[ | ]
Connections[ | ]
| Name | Description | Automation | Dimensions | Materials | Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connects buildings to Sensors. Can be run through wall and floor tile. Automation wire is used to connect building ports to automation gates. |
1 x 1 tiles | 5 kg  |
Smart Home | ||
| Broadcasts Automation signals across space to other planetoids in range. | Input Green: Broadcasts a green signal to reciever(s) Red: Broadcasts a red signal to receivers(s) |
1 x 1 tiles | Sensitive Microimaging | ||
| Receives automation signals from an Automation Broadcaster. | Output Green: Green signals sent from a broadcaster Red: Red signals sent from a broadcaster |
1 x 1 tiles | Sensitive Microimaging | ||
| Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when Radbolts detected enters the chosen range. | Output Green: When the condition is met Red: When the condition is not met |
1 x 1 tiles | Radiation Protection | ||
| Sends a Green automation signal when ambient rads enter the chosen range. | Output Green: When ambient Rads enters the desired range. Red: When ambient radiation is outside of the desired range. |
1 x 1 tiles | Micro-Targeted Medicine | ||
| Runs one Automation Ribbon section over another without joining them. Can be run through wall and floor tile. Wire bridges allow multiple automation grids to exist in a small area without connecting. |
3 x 1 tiles | 25 kg |
Parallel Automation | ||
| A 4-Bit Automation Wire which can carry up to four automation signals. Use a Ribbon Writer to output to multiple Bits, and a Ribbon Reader to input from multiple Bits. Logic ribbons use significantly less space to carry multiple automation signals. |
1 x 1 tiles | 25 kg |
Parallel Automation | ||
| Runs one Automation Wire section over another without joining them. Can be run through wall and floor tile. Wire bridges allow multiple automation grids to exist in a small area without connecting. |
3 x 1 tiles | 5 kg |
Smart Home | ||
| Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when ambient Brightness enters the chosen range. Light sensors can tell surface bunker doors above solar panels to open or close based on solar light levels. |
Output Green: Ambient brightness within chosen range Red: Ambient brightness out of chosen range |
1 x 1 tiles | Generic Sensors | ||
| Reads a Green Signal or a Red Signal from the specified Bit of an Automation Ribbon onto an Automation Wire. Inputs the signal from a single Bit in an Automation Ribbon into an Automation Wire. |
Input Green: Write a Green Signal to the connected Automation Wire Red: Write a Red Signal to the connected Automation Wire Output Green: Green Signal is read from the selected Bit of the attached Automation Ribbon Red: Red Signal is read from the selected Bit of the attached Automation Ribbon |
2 x 1 tiles | 25 kg |
Parallel Automation | |
| Writes a Green Signal or a Red Signal to the specified Bit of an Automation Ribbon Automation Ribbon must be used for the output wire to avoid overloading. Translates the signal from an Automation Wire to a single Bit in an Automation Ribbon. |
Input Green: Write a Green Signal to the selected Bit of the connected Automation Ribbon Red: Write a Red Signal to the selected Bit of the connected Automation Ribbon Output Green: Green Signal is read from the attached Automation Wire Red: Red Signal is read from the attached Automation Wire |
2 x 1 tiles | 25 kg |
Parallel Automation | |
| Control A toggles between the outputs in the selector switches. Control B toggles between the two selector switches to determine which output receives a Green or Red signal from the input. Up to four outputs can be toggled to determine which recieves the signal from one input. |
3 x 4 tiles | 25 kg |
Multiplexing | ||
| Control A toggles between the inputs in the selector switches. Control B toggles between the switches to determine which input sends a Green or Red signal to the output. Up to four separate inputs can be toggled to determine which sends the signal to one output. |
3 x 4 tiles | 25 kg |
Multiplexing |
Logic gates[ | ]
Logic gates cost a uniform 25 kg of Refined Metal .
| Name | Description | Dimensions | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outputs a Green Signal when both Input A AND Input B are receiving Green. Outputs a Red Signal when even one Input is receiving Red. This gate outputs a Green Signal when both its inputs are receiving Green Signals at the same time. |
2 x 2 tiles | Advanced Automation | |
| Outputs a Green Signal if the Input is receiving a Green Signal. Continues sending a Green Signal for an amount of buffer time after the Input receives a Red Signal. This gate continues outputting a Green Signal for a short time after the gate stops receiving a Green Signal. |
2 x 1 tiles | Advanced Automation | |
| Outputs a Green Signal if the Input is receiving a Red Signal. Outputs a Red Signal when its Input is receiving a Green Signal. This gate reverses automation signals, turning a Green Signal into a Red Signal and vice versa. |
2 x 1 tiles | Generic Sensors | |
| Outputs a Green Signal if at least one of Input A OR Input B is receiving Green. Outputs a Red Signal when neither Input A or Input B are receiving Green. This gate outputs a Green Signal if receiving one or more Green Signals. |
2 x 2 tiles | Advanced Automation | |
| Counts how many times a Green Signal has been received up to a chosen number. When the chosen number is reached it sends a Green Signal until it receives another Green Signal, when it resets automatically and begins counting again. For numbers higher than ten connect multiple counters together. |
1 x 3 tiles | Computing | |
| Outputs a Green Signal if exactly one of its Inputs is receiving Green. Outputs a Red Signal if both or neither Inputs are receiving a Green Signal. This gate outputs a Green Signal if exactly one of its Inputs is receiving a Green Signal. |
2 x 2 tiles | Computing | |
| Only lets a Green Signal through if the Input has received a Green Signal for longer than the selected filter time. Will continue outputting a Red Signal if the Green Signal did not last long enough. This gate only lets a Green Signal through if its Input has received a Green Signal that last longer than the selected filter time. |
2 x 1 tiles | Advanced Automation | |
| Contains an internal Memory, and will output whatever signal is stored in that Memory. Signals sent to the Inputs only affect the Memory, and do not pass through to the Output. Sending a Green Signal to the Set Port(S) will set the memory to Green. Sending a Green Signal to the Reset Port(R) will reset the memory back to Red. A Memory stores a Green Signal received in the Set Port (S) until the Reset Port (R) receives a Green Signal. |
2 x 2 tiles | Computing |
Sensors[ | ]
| Name | Automation Output | Materials | Research | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green: Selected Gas detected Red: Selected Gas not detected |
25 kg |
Generic Sensors | Sends a Green Signal when the selected Gas is detected on this sensor's tile. Sends a Red Signal when the selected Gas is not present. These sensors can detect the presence of a specific gas and alter systems accordingly. |
|
| Green: Incoming target detected Red: No target detected |
25 kg |
Celestial Detection | Sends a Green Signal to its automation circuit when it detects incoming objects from space. Can be configured to detect incoming meteor showers or returning space rockets. Networks of many scanners will scan more efficiently than one on its own. |
|
| Green: Gas pressure within chosen range Red: Gas pressure out of chosen range |
25 kg |
Improved Ventilation | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when Gas pressure enters the chosen range. Atmo Sensors can be used to prevent excess oxygen production and overpressurization. |
|
| Green: Number of Critters and Eggs in Room above threshold Red: Number of Critters and Eggs in Room below or at threshold |
25 kg |
Animal Control | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal based on the number of eggs and critters in a room. Detecting critter populations can help adjust their automated feeding and care regiments. |
|
| Green: Duplicant in sensor's tile range Red: No Duplicant in sensor's tile range |
25 kg |
Smart Home | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal based on whether a Duplicant is in the sensor's range. Motion sensors save power by only enabling buildings when Duplicants are nearby. |
|
| Green: Germ count within chosen range Red: Germ count out of chosen range |
Pathogen Diagnostics | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal based on quantity of surrounding Germs. Detecting germ populations can help block off or clean up dangerous areas. |
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| Green: Liquid pressure within chosen range Red: Liquid pressure out of chosen range |
25 kg |
Improved Plumbing | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when Liquid pressure enters the chosen range. Must be submerged in Liquid. A hydro sensor can tell a pump to refill its basin as soon as it contains too little liquid. |
|
| Green: Selected liquid detected Red: Selected liquid not detected |
25 kg |
Generic Sensors | Sends a Green Signal when the selected Liquid is detected on this sensor's tile. Sends a Red Signal when the selected Liquid is not present. These sensors can detect the presence of a specific liquid and alter systems accordingly. |
|
| Green: Temperature within chosen range Red: Temperature out of chosen range |
25 kg |
HVAC | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when ambient Temperature enters the chosen range. Thermo sensors can disable buildings when they approach dangerous temperatures. |
|
| Green: Timer in Green period Red: Timer in Red period |
25 kg |
Generic Sensors | Creates a timer to send Green Signals and Red Signals for specific amounts of time. Timer Sensors create automation schedules for very short or very long periods of time. |
|
| Green: Power consumed within chosen range Red: Power consumed out of chosen range |
25 kg |
Generic Sensors | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal when Wattage consumed enters the chosen range. Wattage sensors can send a signal when a building has switched on or off. |
|
| Green: Object or Duplicant present on top Red: No Object or Duplicant on top |
50 kg |
Generic Sensors | Sends a Green Signal when an object or Duplicant is placed atop of it. Cannot be triggered by Gas or Liquids. Weight plates can be used to turn on amenities only when Duplicants pass by. |
|
| Green: Current time in sensor's Green range Red: Current time in sensor's Red range |
25 kg |
Generic Sensors | Sets an automatic Green Signal and Red Signal schedule using a timer. Cycle sensors ensure systems always turn on at the same time, day or night, every cycle. |
|
| Green: Turned ON Red: Turned OFF |
25 kg |
Smart Home | Sends a Green Signal or a Red Signal on an Automation grid. Signal switches don't turn grids on and off like power switches, but add an extra signal. |
Effectors[ | ]
| Name | Automation Input | Materials | Research | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green: Push notification Red: Nothing |
25 kg |
Notification Systems | Attach to sensors to send a notification when certain conditions are met. Notification can be customized. Sends a notification when it receives a Green Signal. |
|
| Green: Duplicants may pass Red: Duplicants blocked |
100 kg |
Computing | Allows Duplicants to pass when receiving a Green Signal. Prevents Duplicants from passing when receiving a Red Signal. Checkpoints can be connected to automated sensors to determine when it's safe to enter. |
|
| Green: Hammer strikes once Red: Nothing |
25 kg |
Notification Systems | In its default orientation, the hammer strikes the building to the left when it receives a Green Signal. Each building has a unique sound when struck by hammer. The hammer does no damage when it strikes. The hammer makes neat sounds when it strikes buildings. |
|
| Green: Display the configured Green Signal pixels Red: Display the configured Red Signal pixels |
New Media | Pixels can be designated a color when it receives a Green Signal and a different color when it deceives a Red Signal. Input from an Automation Wire controls the whole strip. Input from an Automation Ribbon can control individual pixels on the strip. Four pixels which can be individually designated different colors. |
List of all output buildings[ | ]
This section lists all buildings that has an 
Output Port. [show]
| Name | Green Automation Output | Red Automation Output |
|---|---|---|
| Green signals sent from a broadcaster | Red signals sent from a broadcaster | |
| Selected Gas detected | Selected Gas not detected | |
| When the condition is met | When the condition is not met | |
| When ambient Rads enters the desired range. | When ambient radiation is outside of the desired range. | |
| Incoming target detected | No target detected | |
| Gas pressure within chosen range | Gas pressure out of chosen range | |
| Number of Critters and Eggs in Room above threshold | Number of Critters and Eggs in Room below or at threshold | |
| Duplicant in sensor's tile range | No Duplicant in sensor's tile range | |
| Germ count within chosen range | Germ count out of chosen range | |
| Liquid pressure within chosen range | Liquid pressure out of chosen range | |
| Ambient brightness within chosen range | Ambient brightness out of chosen range | |
| Selected liquid detected | Selected liquid not detected | |
| Green Signal is read from the selected Bit of the attached Automation Ribbon | Red Signal is read from the selected Bit of the attached Automation Ribbon | |
| Green Signal is read from the attached Automation Wire | Red Signal is read from the attached Automation Wire | |
| Counter reached target | Counter less than target | |
| Temperature within chosen range | Temperature out of chosen range | |
| Timer in Green period | Timer in Red period | |
| Power consumed within chosen range | Power consumed out of chosen range | |
| Object or Duplicant present on top | No Object or Duplicant on top | |
| Current time in sensor's Green range | Current time in sensor's Red range | |
| Turned ON | Turned OFF | |
| Emptied below low threshold | Filled above high threshold | |
| Emptied below low threshold | Filled above high threshold | |
| Full | Not full | |
| Critter has been trapped | No critter in trap | |
| Critter has been trapped | No critter in trap | |
| Critter has been trapped | No critter in trap | |
| Full | Not Full | |
| When the total amount of liquid meets the set value. | When the amount of liquid is below the set value. | |
| Chosen Liquid is detected | Chosen Liquid is not detected | |
| When the germ count in the pipe meets the criteria | When the germ count in the pipe does not meet the criteria | |
| When temperature of liquid content meets the criteria | When temperature of liquid content does not meet the criteria | |
| under low charge threshold | over high charge threshold | |
| Storage full | Storage not full | |
| current location in filter | current location not in filter | |
| Rocket launch checklist is complete | Rocket launch checklist is incomplete | |
| (1) Rocket is ready for flight; (2) Rocket is on the platform | ||
| When the total amount of solids meets the set value. | When the amount of solids is below the set value. | |
| The configured item is on the rail | The configured item is not on the rail | |
| The number of Germs on the object on the rail is within the selected range | Otherwise | |
| The contained item is within the selected Temperature range | Otherwise | |
| Sends a Green Signal when the geyser is erupting | Sends a Red Signal when the geyser is not erupting | |
| When the total amount of gas meets the set value. | When the amount of gas is below the set value. | |
| Chosen gas is detected | Chosen gas is not detected | |
| When the germ count in the pipe meets the criteria | When the germ count in the pipe does not meet the criteria | |
| When the temperature of pipe content meets the criteria | When the temperature of pipe content does not meet the criteria |
List of all input buildings[ | ]
This section lists all buildings that has an 
Input Port. [show]
| Name | Green Automation Input | Red Automation Input |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasts a green signal to reciever(s) | Broadcasts a red signal to receivers(s) | |
| Push notification | Nothing | |
| Duplicants may pass | Duplicants blocked | |
| Hammer strikes once | Nothing | |
| Display the configured Green Signal pixels | Display the configured Red Signal pixels | |
| Write a Green Signal to the connected Automation Wire | Write a Red Signal to the connected Automation Wire | |
| Write a Green Signal to the selected Bit of the connected Automation Ribbon | Write a Red Signal to the selected Bit of the connected Automation Ribbon | |
| Increment/Reset Counter | Nothing | |
| Drops content | Keeps content | |
| Open | Close | |
| Open | Close | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Set trap | Disarm and empty trap | |
| Wrangle excess critters | Ignore excess critters | |
| Set trap | Disarm and empty trap | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Set trap | Disarm and empty trap | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable Building | Disable Building | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Reset counter and start liquid flow | Nothing | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Turn flow on | Turn flow off | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Turn power on | Turn power off | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Emit Radbolts | Do not emit Radbolts | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Restrict access to interior buildings | Unrestrict access to interior buildings | |
| Launch rocket | Awaits launch commmand | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Extend | Retract | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Launch Rocket | Cancel Launch | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Reset counter and start material transfer | Nothing | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable | |
| Enable | Disable |
