Structures

Airlock (Structure)

Updated 3/8/2026

Airlock

Construction Steps

StepToolItem
1Welding Torch2 x Steel Sheets
2Crowbar2 x Plastic Sheets

Deconstruction Steps

StepToolRecovered Item
1WrenchKit (Airlock)
2Hand Drill2 x Steel Sheets
3Angle Grinder2 x Plastic Sheets

Description

"The standard airlock is a powered portal that forms the main component of an airlock chamber. As long as the airlock is not locked, it can be manually opened using a crowbar." — Stationpedia Guide (Airlock) provides additional information regarding the function, construction, and operation of airlocks.

Characteristics

  • It can withstand a Pressure differential of 1MPA.
  • It consumes 25W of Power per Tick.
  • It has a separate Power Port and Data Port.
  • It has a keypad on both sides.
  • It has indicator lights.
  • If unlocked, it can be manually operated using a Crowbar regardless of its power state.
  • If enslaved by a regular or a advanced airlock circuit, it cannot be operated manually.

User Interface

An Airlock provides the following user interface: | Name || Type | Function | |---|---| | Keypad | Keypad | | Lock | Indicator |

Settings

An Airlock has no settings.

Construction

An Airlock is constructed using 1 x Kit (Airlock), 2 x Steel Sheets, and 2 x Plastic Sheets.

You must first place the Kit (Airlock) by right clicking and selecting the unobstructed area. After the kit is placed, you will use a welding torch with 2 Steel Sheets in your other hand to complete stage 2. To finalize the airlock, you must use your crowbar with 2 Plastic Sheets in your other hand.

Deconstruction

An Airlock can be deconstructed in 3 stages. You will first use your angle grinder to take off the 2 x Plastic Sheets. You will then use your hand drill to remove the 2 x Steel Sheets. Finally to remove the airlock, you will use your wrench to receive the 1 x Kit (Airlock).

Data Network

ParameterTypeAccessDescription
PowerBooleanReadCan be read to return if the Airlock is correctly powered or not, set via the power system, return 1 if powered and 0 if not
OpenIntegerRead/Write1 if device is open, otherwise 0
ModeIntegerRead/WriteThe mode of the Airlock.
LockBooleanRead/WriteDisable manual operation of the Airlock.
SettingIntegerRead/WriteA variable setting that can be read or written.
OnBooleanRead/WriteThe current state of the Airlock.
RequiredPowerIntegerReadIdle operating power quantity, does not necessarily include extra demand power
IdleIntegerReadReturns 1 if the Airlock is currently idle, otherwise 0
PrefabHashIntegerReadThe hash of the structure
ReferenceIdIntegerReadUnique Reference Identifier for this object
NameHashIntegerReadProvides the hash value for the name of the object as a 32 bit integer.

See Also