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MV Transformers are used to limit energy flow to 128 EU/t.
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A transformer has two modes - step-up and step-down mode. By default, the transformer will operate in step-down mode unless it is receiving a redstone signal. This can be changed in the GUI.
The MV Transformer is used to turn '''High Power''' (512 [[EU#EU-Packet|EUP]]) into '''Medium Power''' (128 EUP) and back. This is useful for powering advanced machines and for medium-range energy transport.


In step-down mode, the transformer will accept up to 512 EU/t from the 5-dotted side without exploding, and output 128 EU/t from the 3-dotted sides.
By default, the Transformer accepts 512 [[EU#EU-Packet|EUP]] input and outputs 128 EUP. A 512 EUP or higher rated [[cable]] must be wired into the input face (the 3-dotted one) and 128 EUP or higher rated cable must be wired into the other faces.
Step-up mode appears to be useless.
 
A Redstone signal may be applied to reverse the conversion, thereby emitting 512 [[EU#EU-Packet|EUP]] from the output face (the 3-dotted one), and accepting 128 EUP or lower from the input faces. In reverse operation, 512 EUP or higher rated [[cable]] must be wired to the output face and any rate cable may be wired to the input faces.
 
It can handle a maximum of one conversion per tick, limiting the maximum transfer to 512 [[EU#EU/t|EU/t]] in either mode.
 
== Recipe ==
 
{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=|B1=2xIns. Gold Cable|C1=
|A2=|B2=Machine|C2=
|A3=|B3=2xIns. Gold Cable|C3=
|Output=MV Transformer
}}
 
Note for wiki users. As for MFE units, do NOT replace "Golden cable" by "Copper cable" in the recipes. Check in game before changing. As the 1.97, recipes for MV tech are with golden cable, for balances issues.
 
 
'''Old Version'''


== Latest Recipe ==
{{Grid/Crafting Table
{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=|B1=Copper Cable|C1=
|A1=|B1=Insulated Copper Cable|C1=
|A2=|B2=Machine|C2=
|A2=|B2=Machine|C2=
|A3=|B3=Copper Cable|C3=
|A3=|B3=Insulated Copper Cable|C3=
|Output=MV Transformer
|Output=MV Transformer
}}
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== Usage ==
== Usage ==


When using any Transformer, remember that the 5-dotted side means '''higher voltage''' and the 1-dotted sides mean '''lower voltage'''. You can change the direction the 5-dotted side is facing by right-clicking a 1-dotted face with a [[Wrench]].
When using any Transformer, remember that the 3-dotted side means '''higher current''' and the 1-dotted sides mean '''lower current'''. You can change the direction the 3-dotted side is facing by right-clicking a 1-dotted face with a [[Wrench]].


=== Converting to MV: ===
=== Converting to MV: ===
In order to convert to MV, you must point the input cable (maximum "voltage" is HV, 512 EU/t) to the 5-dotted side and then link any number of output cables from the 1-dotted sides.


{{Energy
In order to convert from HV to MV, you must point the [[Cable|cable]] carrying HV from a [[HV Transformer]] or [[MFS Unit]] to the 3-dotted side and then link a cable that can carry MV to one of the sides with a single dot. Then that cable will be carrying MV that you can link to advanced machines, store in a [[MFE Transmitter]] or convert to LV with an [[LV Transformer]].
|Input=Up to 512 EU/t in.
 
|Output=Variable
=== Converting to HV: ===
* Up to 128 EU/t in step-down mode.
 
* Up to 512 EU/t in step-up mode.
In order to convert from MV to HV, point the cable carrying MV from a [[MFE Transmitter]] or a [[LV Transformer]] to one of the one-dotted sides and then link a cable that can carry HV to the 3-dotted side. '''Do not forget to apply redstone''' to the MV Transformer.
|Storage=512 EU}}


== History ==
{{Energy|Input=128 or 512|Output=128 or 512|Storage=-}}
{| class="wikitable"
! IC²
! Minecraft
! Change
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| colspan=3 | '''Industrial Craft²'''
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! '''1.97'''
| 1.2.5
| Before this version, the recipe of the [[MV Transformer]] was: <br/>
{{Grid/Crafting Table
|B1=Insulated Copper Cable
|B2=Machine
|B3=Insulated Copper Cable
|Output=MV Transformer
}}
|-
|}


{{Navigation}}
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Revision as of 15:27, 10 November 2013

MV Transformer
Picture na.png
Grid MV Transformer.png
Properties
Type Wiring
Tool Grid Wrench.png




Stackable Yes (64)






Technical Details
UU Cost {{{uu_cost}}}
First appearance ?
ID IC2:{{{id}}}


New Item/Block of IndustrialCraft².


The MV Transformer is used to turn High Power (512 EUP) into Medium Power (128 EUP) and back. This is useful for powering advanced machines and for medium-range energy transport.

By default, the Transformer accepts 512 EUP input and outputs 128 EUP. A 512 EUP or higher rated cable must be wired into the input face (the 3-dotted one) and 128 EUP or higher rated cable must be wired into the other faces.

A Redstone signal may be applied to reverse the conversion, thereby emitting 512 EUP from the output face (the 3-dotted one), and accepting 128 EUP or lower from the input faces. In reverse operation, 512 EUP or higher rated cable must be wired to the output face and any rate cable may be wired to the input faces.

It can handle a maximum of one conversion per tick, limiting the maximum transfer to 512 EU/t in either mode.

Recipe[edit]



Grid 2xIns. Gold Cable.png
Grid Machine.png
Grid 2xIns. Gold Cable.png



Grid MV Transformer.png


Note for wiki users. As for MFE units, do NOT replace "Golden cable" by "Copper cable" in the recipes. Check in game before changing. As the 1.97, recipes for MV tech are with golden cable, for balances issues.


Old Version



Grid Insulated Copper Cable.png
Grid Machine.png
Grid Insulated Copper Cable.png



Grid MV Transformer.png


Usage[edit]

When using any Transformer, remember that the 3-dotted side means higher current and the 1-dotted sides mean lower current. You can change the direction the 3-dotted side is facing by right-clicking a 1-dotted face with a Wrench.

Converting to MV:[edit]

In order to convert from HV to MV, you must point the cable carrying HV from a HV Transformer or MFS Unit to the 3-dotted side and then link a cable that can carry MV to one of the sides with a single dot. Then that cable will be carrying MV that you can link to advanced machines, store in a MFE Transmitter or convert to LV with an LV Transformer.

Converting to HV:[edit]

In order to convert from MV to HV, point the cable carrying MV from a MFE Transmitter or a LV Transformer to one of the one-dotted sides and then link a cable that can carry HV to the 3-dotted side. Do not forget to apply redstone to the MV Transformer.

Energy[edit]

EU
Input 128 or 512
Output 128 or 512
Storage -





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