Frag-o-Matic 25.0

Power infrastructure at FoM

AUTHOR: tiediiee

DATE: 11/09/2014

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Dearest gamers, from the moment you'll arrive at FoM 16.1, you've put your pc on its place and you're ready to make this yet again a fantastic lanparty, please be mindful where you plug in your cables.

The Roman empire once was great and powerful, in the same way this holds true for the power infrastructure that's built for you over and over again by crewmembers of FoM. But where the Roman empire went down under, we don't want this to happen with your electricity. That part of history won't be repeated.

Which socket and for whom

Below each row of tables, there are a number of power distribution blocks spread out in a way that everyone has his own socket in the middle of each table.
Be courteous for other participants; don't move the power distribution blocks and limit your usage to one single socket. Make sure to bring your own non-fused, switchless distribution block with you.

A neat distribution is shown in the image below. Note that the distribution blocks with three outlets (ofcourse, in reality this can be 2,4 or more) need to be supplied by yourselves.

Keep it neat, don't make endless chains of distribution blocks!
This way, we can make sure that every single PC will continue to operate.

Responsability of participants

Just as is mentioned in the rules and regulations, bringing or connecting heavy electric loads such as heaters and airconditioning units, as well as loudspeakers is prohibited
When in doubt, you can make an inquiry with the organisation. Everyone who enters the premises of the Oktoberhallen, implicitly accepts these rules and regulations.

Pay attention to beverages that have the potential to fall! Bring empty bottles back to the bar and dispose of your garbage in the garbage bags.

What to do when the electricity fails?

In the rare occurence that a section of your row loses its mains power, never try to rectify the failure on your own! Instead, immediately inform helpdesk staff so they can designate a crew member to resolve this technical problem. Don't forget to mention your row, place, nickname and perhaps the scale of the problem (your place, you and your neighbour, the whole row,...).

Conclusion

Make this an exciting lanparty! The power team of FoM is ready for it!
Questions regarding the power infrastructure can be addressed to the helpdesk or stroom@fom.be