diff --git a/coordinator/coordinator.lua b/coordinator/coordinator.lua
index 0054436..bc97c99 100644
--- a/coordinator/coordinator.lua
+++ b/coordinator/coordinator.lua
@@ -95,9 +95,9 @@ function coordinator.load_config()
 
     ---@class monitors_struct
     local monitors = {
-        primary = nil,      ---@type table|nil
-        primary_name = "",
-        flow = nil,         ---@type table|nil
+        main = nil,     ---@type table|nil
+        main_name = "",
+        flow = nil,     ---@type table|nil
         flow_name = "",
         unit_displays = {},
         unit_name_map = {}
@@ -121,11 +121,11 @@ function coordinator.load_config()
                 return 2, "Main monitor is not connected."
             end
 
-            monitors.primary = ppm.get_periph(config.MainDisplay)
-            monitors.primary_name = config.MainDisplay
+            monitors.main = ppm.get_periph(config.MainDisplay)
+            monitors.main_name = config.MainDisplay
 
-            monitors.primary.setTextScale(0.5)
-            w, _ = ppm.monitor_block_size(monitors.primary.getSize())
+            monitors.main.setTextScale(0.5)
+            w, _ = ppm.monitor_block_size(monitors.main.getSize())
             if w ~= 8 then
                 return 2, util.c("Main monitor width is incorrect (was ", w, ", must be 8).")
             end
diff --git a/coordinator/iocontrol.lua b/coordinator/iocontrol.lua
index c65bbd0..312d194 100644
--- a/coordinator/iocontrol.lua
+++ b/coordinator/iocontrol.lua
@@ -235,7 +235,10 @@ function iocontrol.init(conf, comms, temp_scale)
             control_state = false,
             burn_rate_cmd = 0.0,
             radiation = types.new_zero_radiation_reading(),
-            sna_prod_rate = 0.0,
+
+            sna_peak_rate = 0.0,
+            sna_max_rate = 0.0,
+            sna_out_rate = 0.0,
 
             waste_mode = types.WASTE_MODE.MANUAL_PLUTONIUM,
             waste_product = types.WASTE_PRODUCT.PLUTONIUM,
@@ -1064,12 +1067,14 @@ function iocontrol.update_unit_statuses(statuses)
                     -- solar neutron activator status info
                     if type(rtu_statuses.sna) == "table" then
                         unit.num_snas      = rtu_statuses.sna[1] ---@type integer
-                        unit.sna_prod_rate = rtu_statuses.sna[2] ---@type number
-                        unit.sna_peak_rate = rtu_statuses.sna[3] ---@type number
+                        unit.sna_peak_rate = rtu_statuses.sna[2] ---@type number
+                        unit.sna_max_rate  = rtu_statuses.sna[3] ---@type number
+                        unit.sna_out_rate  = rtu_statuses.sna[4] ---@type number
 
                         unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_count", unit.num_snas)
-                        unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_prod_rate", unit.sna_prod_rate)
                         unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_peak_rate", unit.sna_peak_rate)
+                        unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_max_rate", unit.sna_max_rate)
+                        unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_out_rate", unit.sna_out_rate)
 
                         sna_count_sum = sna_count_sum + unit.num_snas
                     else
@@ -1217,7 +1222,7 @@ function iocontrol.update_unit_statuses(statuses)
 
                 local u_spent_rate = waste_rate
                 local u_pu_rate = util.trinary(is_pu, waste_rate, 0.0)
-                local u_po_rate = util.trinary(not is_pu, math.min(waste_rate, unit.sna_prod_rate), 0.0)
+                local u_po_rate = unit.sna_out_rate
 
                 unit.unit_ps.publish("pu_rate", u_pu_rate)
                 unit.unit_ps.publish("po_rate", u_po_rate)
@@ -1225,14 +1230,15 @@ function iocontrol.update_unit_statuses(statuses)
                 unit.unit_ps.publish("sna_in", util.trinary(is_pu, 0, burn_rate))
 
                 if unit.waste_product == types.WASTE_PRODUCT.POLONIUM then
+                    u_spent_rate = u_po_rate
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_pl_rate", u_po_rate)
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_am_rate", 0)
                     po_pl_rate = po_pl_rate + u_po_rate
                 elseif unit.waste_product == types.WASTE_PRODUCT.ANTI_MATTER then
+                    u_spent_rate = 0
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_pl_rate", 0)
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_am_rate", u_po_rate)
                     po_am_rate = po_am_rate + u_po_rate
-                    u_spent_rate = 0
                 else
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_pl_rate", 0)
                     unit.unit_ps.publish("po_am_rate", 0)
diff --git a/coordinator/renderer.lua b/coordinator/renderer.lua
index 4b8085d..c926b2e 100644
--- a/coordinator/renderer.lua
+++ b/coordinator/renderer.lua
@@ -52,6 +52,16 @@ local function _init_display(monitor)
     end
 end
 
+-- print out that the monitor is too small
+---@param monitor table monitor
+local function _print_too_small(monitor)
+    monitor.setCursorPos(1, 1)
+    monitor.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
+    monitor.setTextColor(colors.red)
+    monitor.clear()
+    monitor.write("monitor too small")
+end
+
 -- disable the flow view
 ---@param disable boolean
 function renderer.legacy_disable_flow_view(disable)
@@ -64,15 +74,15 @@ function renderer.set_displays(monitors)
     engine.monitors = monitors
 
     -- report to front panel as connected
-    iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("main", engine.monitors.primary ~= nil)
+    iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("main", engine.monitors.main ~= nil)
     iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("flow", engine.monitors.flow ~= nil)
     for i = 1, #engine.monitors.unit_displays do iocontrol.fp_monitor_state(i, true) end
 end
 
 -- init all displays in use by the renderer
 function renderer.init_displays()
-    -- init primary and flow monitors
-    _init_display(engine.monitors.primary)
+    -- init main and flow monitors
+    _init_display(engine.monitors.main)
     if not engine.disable_flow_view then _init_display(engine.monitors.flow) end
 
     -- init unit displays
@@ -94,8 +104,8 @@ end
 
 -- initialize the dmesg output window
 function renderer.init_dmesg()
-    local disp_w, disp_h = engine.monitors.primary.getSize()
-    engine.dmesg_window = window.create(engine.monitors.primary, 1, 1, disp_w, disp_h)
+    local disp_w, disp_h = engine.monitors.main.getSize()
+    engine.dmesg_window = window.create(engine.monitors.main, 1, 1, disp_w, disp_h)
     log.direct_dmesg(engine.dmesg_window)
 end
 
@@ -166,8 +176,8 @@ function renderer.try_start_ui()
 
         status, msg = pcall(function ()
             -- show main view on main monitor
-            if engine.monitors.primary ~= nil then
-                engine.ui.main_display = DisplayBox{window=engine.monitors.primary,fg_bg=style.root}
+            if engine.monitors.main ~= nil then
+                engine.ui.main_display = DisplayBox{window=engine.monitors.main,fg_bg=style.root}
                 main_view(engine.ui.main_display)
             end
 
@@ -244,14 +254,14 @@ function renderer.handle_disconnect(device)
 
     if not engine.monitors then return false end
 
-    if engine.monitors.primary == device then
+    if engine.monitors.main == device then
         if engine.ui.main_display ~= nil then
             -- delete element tree and clear root UI elements
             engine.ui.main_display.delete()
         end
 
         is_used = true
-        engine.monitors.primary = nil
+        engine.monitors.main = nil
         engine.ui.main_display = nil
 
         iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("main", false)
@@ -298,9 +308,9 @@ function renderer.handle_reconnect(name, device)
     -- note: handle_resize is a more adaptive way of re-initializing a connected monitor
     --       since it can handle a monitor being reconnected that isn't the right size
 
-    if engine.monitors.primary_name == name then
+    if engine.monitors.main_name == name then
         is_used = true
-        engine.monitors.primary = device
+        engine.monitors.main = device
 
         renderer.handle_resize(name)
     elseif engine.monitors.flow_name == name then
@@ -334,8 +344,8 @@ function renderer.handle_resize(name)
 
     if not engine.monitors then return false, false end
 
-    if engine.monitors.primary_name == name and engine.monitors.primary then
-        local device = engine.monitors.primary  ---@type table
+    if engine.monitors.main_name == name and engine.monitors.main then
+        local device = engine.monitors.main  ---@type table
 
         -- this is necessary if the bottom left block was broken and on reconnect
         _init_display(device)
@@ -343,9 +353,9 @@ function renderer.handle_resize(name)
         is_used = true
 
         -- resize dmesg window if needed, but don't make it thinner
-        local disp_w, disp_h = engine.monitors.primary.getSize()
+        local disp_w, disp_h = engine.monitors.main.getSize()
         local dmsg_w, _ = engine.dmesg_window.getSize()
-        engine.dmesg_window.reposition(1, 1, math.max(disp_w, dmsg_w), disp_h, engine.monitors.primary)
+        engine.dmesg_window.reposition(1, 1, math.max(disp_w, dmsg_w), disp_h, engine.monitors.main)
 
         if ui.main_display then
             ui.main_display.delete()
@@ -368,11 +378,7 @@ function renderer.handle_resize(name)
                     ui.main_display = nil
                 end
 
-                device.setCursorPos(1, 1)
-                device.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
-                device.setTextColor(colors.red)
-                device.clear()
-                device.write("monitor too small")
+                _print_too_small(device)
 
                 iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("main", false)
                 is_ok = false
@@ -407,11 +413,7 @@ function renderer.handle_resize(name)
                     ui.flow_display = nil
                 end
 
-                device.setCursorPos(1, 1)
-                device.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
-                device.setTextColor(colors.red)
-                device.clear()
-                device.write("monitor too small")
+                _print_too_small(device)
 
                 iocontrol.fp_monitor_state("flow", false)
                 is_ok = false
@@ -448,11 +450,7 @@ function renderer.handle_resize(name)
                             ui.unit_displays[idx] = nil
                         end
 
-                        device.setCursorPos(1, 1)
-                        device.setBackgroundColor(colors.black)
-                        device.setTextColor(colors.red)
-                        device.clear()
-                        device.write("monitor too small")
+                        _print_too_small(device)
 
                         iocontrol.fp_monitor_state(idx, false)
                         is_ok = false
@@ -474,7 +472,7 @@ function renderer.handle_mouse(event)
         if engine.fp_ready and event.monitor == "terminal" then
             engine.ui.front_panel.handle_mouse(event)
         elseif engine.ui_ready then
-            if event.monitor == engine.monitors.primary_name then
+            if event.monitor == engine.monitors.main_name then
                 if engine.ui.main_display then engine.ui.main_display.handle_mouse(event) end
             elseif event.monitor == engine.monitors.flow_name then
                 if engine.ui.flow_display then engine.ui.flow_display.handle_mouse(event) end
diff --git a/coordinator/startup.lua b/coordinator/startup.lua
index 268bec3..10294f8 100644
--- a/coordinator/startup.lua
+++ b/coordinator/startup.lua
@@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ local sounder     = require("coordinator.sounder")
 
 local apisessions = require("coordinator.session.apisessions")
 
-local COORDINATOR_VERSION = "v1.2.7"
+local COORDINATOR_VERSION = "v1.2.11"
 
-local CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S = 20.0
+local CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S = 30.0
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -42,24 +42,33 @@ local log_crypto = coordinator.log_crypto
 -- mount connected devices (required for monitor setup)
 ppm.mount_all()
 
+local wait_on_load = true
 local loaded, monitors = coordinator.load_config()
 
 -- if the computer just started, its chunk may have just loaded (...or the user rebooted)
 -- if monitor config failed, maybe an adjacent chunk containing all or part of a monitor has not loaded yet, so keep trying
-while loaded == 2 and os.clock() < CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S do
+while wait_on_load and loaded == 2 and os.clock() < CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S do
     term.clear()
     term.setCursorPos(1, 1)
     println("There was a monitor configuration problem at boot.\n")
     println("Startup will keep trying every 2s in case of chunk load delays.\n")
     println(util.sprintf("The configurator will be started in %ds if all attempts fail.\n", math.max(0, CHUNK_LOAD_DELAY_S - os.clock())))
-    println("(exit early with ctrl-t)")
+    println("(click to skip to the configurator)")
 
----@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
-    os.sleep(2)
+    local timer_id = util.start_timer(2)
 
-    -- remount and re-attempt
-    ppm.mount_all()
-    loaded, monitors = coordinator.load_config()
+    while true do
+        local event, param1 = util.pull_event()
+        if event == "timer" and param1 == timer_id then
+            -- remount and re-attempt
+            ppm.mount_all()
+            loaded, monitors = coordinator.load_config()
+            break
+        elseif event == "mouse_click" or event == "terminate" then
+            wait_on_load = false
+            break
+        end
+    end
 end
 
 if loaded ~= 0 then
@@ -67,9 +76,13 @@ if loaded ~= 0 then
     local success, error = configure.configure(loaded, monitors)
     if success then
         loaded, monitors = coordinator.load_config()
-        assert(loaded == 0, util.trinary(loaded == 1, "failed to load valid configuration", "monitor configuration invalid"))
+        if loaded ~= 0 then
+            println(util.trinary(loaded == 2, "monitor configuration invalid", "failed to load a valid configuration") .. ", please reconfigure")
+            return
+        end
     else
-        assert(success, "coordinator configuration error: " .. error)
+        println("configuration error: " .. error)
+        return
     end
 end
 
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
index e0c1519..9dfd4c1 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/components/unit_flow.lua
@@ -187,10 +187,10 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
 
     local waste_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=1,y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
     local pu_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
-    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(52,45),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
-    local popl_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
-    local poam_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=10,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
-    local spent_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(117,99),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local po_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(52,45),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local popl_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=6,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local poam_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(82,70),y=10,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=12,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local spent_rate = DataIndicator{parent=waste,x=_wide(117,98),y=3,lu_colors=lu_c,label="",unit="mB/t",format="%8.3f",value=0,width=13,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     waste_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "act_burn_rate", waste_rate.update)
     pu_rate.register(unit.unit_ps, "pu_rate", pu_rate.update)
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ local function make(parent, x, y, wide, unit)
     sna_act.register(unit.unit_ps, "po_rate", function (r) sna_act.update(r > 0) end)
     sna_cnt.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_count", sna_cnt.update)
     sna_pk.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_peak_rate", sna_pk.update)
-    sna_max.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_prod_rate", sna_max.update)
+    sna_max.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_max_rate", sna_max.update)
     sna_in.register(unit.unit_ps, "sna_in", sna_in.update)
 
     return root
diff --git a/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua b/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
index 03d14d4..39e51f8 100644
--- a/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
+++ b/coordinator/ui/layout/flow_view.lua
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ local function init(main)
     status.register(facility.sps_ps_tbl[1], "computed_status", status.update)
 
     TextBox{parent=sps_box,x=2,y=3,text="Input Rate",height=1,width=10,fg_bg=style.label}
-    local sps_in = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15.3f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=s_field}
+    local sps_in = DataIndicator{parent=sps_box,x=2,label="",format="%15.2f",value=0,unit="mB/t",lu_colors=lu_col,width=20,fg_bg=s_field}
 
     sps_in.register(facility.ps, "po_am_rate", sps_in.update)
 
@@ -373,8 +373,8 @@ local function init(main)
     TextBox{parent=main,x=145,y=21,text="PROC. WASTE",alignment=ALIGN.CENTER,width=19,height=1,fg_bg=wh_gray}
     local pr_waste  = Rectangle{parent=main,x=145,y=22,border=border(1,colors.gray,true),width=19,height=5,thin=true,fg_bg=s_hi_bright}
     local pu = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="Pu",unit="mB/t",format="%9.3f",value=0,width=17}
-    local po = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="Po",unit="mB/t",format="%9.3f",value=0,width=17}
-    local popl = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="PoPl",unit="mB/t",format="%7.3f",value=0,width=17}
+    local po = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="Po",unit="mB/t",format="%9.2f",value=0,width=17}
+    local popl = DataIndicator{parent=pr_waste,lu_colors=lu_c_d,label="PoPl",unit="mB/t",format="%7.2f",value=0,width=17}
 
     pu.register(facility.ps, "pu_rate", pu.update)
     po.register(facility.ps, "po_rate", po.update)
diff --git a/pocket/startup.lua b/pocket/startup.lua
index 13ac7fd..bbd8587 100644
--- a/pocket/startup.lua
+++ b/pocket/startup.lua
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ local iocontrol = require("pocket.iocontrol")
 local pocket    = require("pocket.pocket")
 local renderer  = require("pocket.renderer")
 
-local POCKET_VERSION = "v0.7.0-alpha"
+local POCKET_VERSION = "v0.7.1-alpha"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -31,9 +31,13 @@ if not pocket.load_config() then
     -- try to reconfigure (user action)
     local success, error = configure.configure(true)
     if success then
-        assert(pocket.load_config(), "failed to load valid configuration")
+        if not pocket.load_config() then
+            println("failed to load a valid configuration, please reconfigure")
+            return
+        end
     else
-        assert(success, "pocket configuration error: " .. error)
+        println("configuration error: " .. error)
+        return
     end
 end
 
diff --git a/reactor-plc/databus.lua b/reactor-plc/databus.lua
index ba7a68e..7436dbb 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/databus.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/databus.lua
@@ -70,9 +70,9 @@ function databus.tx_link_state(state)
 end
 
 -- transmit reactor enable state across the bus
----@param active boolean reactor active
+---@param active any reactor active
 function databus.tx_reactor_state(active)
-    databus.ps.publish("reactor_active", active)
+    databus.ps.publish("reactor_active", active == true)
 end
 
 -- transmit RPS data across the bus
diff --git a/reactor-plc/plc.lua b/reactor-plc/plc.lua
index c5e6be3..eec1e4d 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/plc.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/plc.lua
@@ -129,6 +129,21 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
         end
     end
 
+    -- check if the result of a peripheral call was OK, handle the failure if not
+    ---@nodiscard
+    ---@param result any PPM function call result
+    ---@return boolean succeeded if the result is OK, false if it was a PPM failure
+    local function _check_and_handle_ppm_call(result)
+        if result == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
+            _set_fault()
+        elseif result == ppm.UNDEFINED_FIELD then
+            _set_fault()
+            self.formed = false
+        else return true end
+
+        return false
+    end
+
     -- set emergency coolant control (if configured)
     ---@param state boolean true to enable emergency coolant, false to disable
     local function _set_emer_cool(state)
@@ -167,25 +182,20 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check if the reactor is formed
     local function _is_formed()
         local formed = reactor.isFormed()
-        if formed == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        else
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(formed) then
             self.formed = formed
+        end
 
-            if not self.state[state_keys.sys_fail] then
-                self.state[state_keys.sys_fail] = not formed
-            end
+        -- always update, since some ppm failures constitute not being formed
+        if not self.state[state_keys.sys_fail] then
+            self.state[state_keys.sys_fail] = not self.formed
         end
     end
 
     -- check if the reactor is force disabled
     local function _is_force_disabled()
         local disabled = reactor.isForceDisabled()
-        if disabled == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        else
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(disabled) then
             self.force_disabled = disabled
 
             if not self.state[state_keys.force_disabled] then
@@ -197,22 +207,16 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check for high damage
     local function _high_damage()
         local damage_percent = reactor.getDamagePercent()
-        if damage_percent == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.high_dmg] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(damage_percent) and not self.state[state_keys.high_dmg] then
             self.state[state_keys.high_dmg] = damage_percent >= RPS_LIMITS.MAX_DAMAGE_PERCENT
         end
     end
 
     -- check if the reactor is at a critically high temperature
     local function _high_temp()
-        -- mekanism: MAX_DAMAGE_TEMPERATURE = 1_200
+        -- mekanism: MAX_DAMAGE_TEMPERATURE = 1200K
         local temp = reactor.getTemperature()
-        if temp == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.high_temp] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(temp) and not self.state[state_keys.high_temp] then
             self.state[state_keys.high_temp] = temp >= RPS_LIMITS.MAX_DAMAGE_TEMPERATURE
         end
     end
@@ -220,10 +224,7 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check if there is very low coolant
     local function _low_coolant()
         local coolant_filled = reactor.getCoolantFilledPercentage()
-        if coolant_filled == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.low_coolant] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(coolant_filled) and not self.state[state_keys.low_coolant] then
             self.state[state_keys.low_coolant] = coolant_filled < RPS_LIMITS.MIN_COOLANT_FILL
         end
     end
@@ -231,10 +232,7 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check for excess waste (>80% filled)
     local function _excess_waste()
         local w_filled = reactor.getWasteFilledPercentage()
-        if w_filled == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.ex_waste] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(w_filled) and not self.state[state_keys.ex_waste] then
             self.state[state_keys.ex_waste] = w_filled > RPS_LIMITS.MAX_WASTE_FILL
         end
     end
@@ -242,10 +240,7 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check for heated coolant backup (>95% filled)
     local function _excess_heated_coolant()
         local hc_filled = reactor.getHeatedCoolantFilledPercentage()
-        if hc_filled == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.ex_hcoolant] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(hc_filled) and not self.state[state_keys.ex_hcoolant] then
             self.state[state_keys.ex_hcoolant] = hc_filled > RPS_LIMITS.MAX_HEATED_COLLANT_FILL
         end
     end
@@ -253,10 +248,7 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
     -- check if there is no fuel
     local function _insufficient_fuel()
         local fuel = reactor.getFuelFilledPercentage()
-        if fuel == ppm.ACCESS_FAULT then
-            -- lost the peripheral or terminated, handled later
-            _set_fault()
-        elseif not self.state[state_keys.no_fuel] then
+        if _check_and_handle_ppm_call(fuel) and not self.state[state_keys.no_fuel] then
             self.state[state_keys.no_fuel] = fuel <= RPS_LIMITS.NO_FUEL_FILL
         end
     end
@@ -477,13 +469,22 @@ function plc.rps_init(reactor, is_formed)
         self.tripped = false
         self.trip_cause = RPS_TRIP_CAUSE.OK
 
-        for i = 1, #self.state do
-            self.state[i] = false
-        end
+        for i = 1, #self.state do self.state[i] = false end
 
         if not quiet then log.info("RPS: reset") end
     end
 
+    -- partial RPS reset that only clears fault and sys_fail
+    function public.reset_formed()
+        self.tripped = false
+        self.trip_cause = RPS_TRIP_CAUSE.OK
+
+        self.state[state_keys.fault] = false
+        self.state[state_keys.sys_fail] = false
+
+        log.info("RPS: partial reset on formed")
+    end
+
     -- reset the automatic and timeout trip flags, then clear trip if that was the trip cause
     function public.auto_reset()
         self.state[state_keys.automatic] = false
diff --git a/reactor-plc/startup.lua b/reactor-plc/startup.lua
index e667e46..9c3d382 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/startup.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/startup.lua
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ local plc       = require("reactor-plc.plc")
 local renderer  = require("reactor-plc.renderer")
 local threads   = require("reactor-plc.threads")
 
-local R_PLC_VERSION = "v1.6.11"
+local R_PLC_VERSION = "v1.6.14"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -31,9 +31,13 @@ if not plc.load_config() then
     -- try to reconfigure (user action)
     local success, error = configure.configure(true)
     if success then
-        assert(plc.load_config(), "failed to load valid configuration")
+        if not plc.load_config() then
+            println("failed to load a valid configuration, please reconfigure")
+            return
+        end
     else
-        assert(success, "reactor PLC configuration error: " .. error)
+        println("configuration error: " .. error)
+        return
     end
 end
 
@@ -131,15 +135,22 @@ local function main()
 
     -- we need a reactor, can at least do some things even if it isn't formed though
     if plc_state.no_reactor then
-        println("init> fission reactor not found");
+        println("init> fission reactor not found")
         log.warning("init> no reactor on startup")
 
         plc_state.init_ok = false
         plc_state.degraded = true
     elseif not smem_dev.reactor.isFormed() then
-        println("init> fission reactor not formed");
+        println("init> fission reactor is not formed")
         log.warning("init> reactor logic adapter present, but reactor is not formed")
 
+        plc_state.degraded = true
+        plc_state.reactor_formed = false
+    elseif smem_dev.reactor.getStatus() == ppm.UNDEFINED_FIELD then
+        -- reactor formed after ppm.mount_all was called
+        println("init> fission reactor was not formed")
+        log.warning("init> reactor reported formed, but multiblock functions are not available")
+
         plc_state.degraded = true
         plc_state.reactor_formed = false
     end
diff --git a/reactor-plc/threads.lua b/reactor-plc/threads.lua
index 85e2a86..afe6acb 100644
--- a/reactor-plc/threads.lua
+++ b/reactor-plc/threads.lua
@@ -125,9 +125,8 @@ function threads.thread__main(smem, init)
                                 plc_comms.reconnect_reactor(plc_dev.reactor)
                             end
 
-                            -- reset RPS for newly connected reactor
-                            -- without this, is_formed will be out of date and cause it to think its no longer formed again
-                            rps.reset()
+                            -- partial reset of RPS, specific to becoming formed
+                            rps.reset_formed()
                         else
                             -- fully lost the reactor now :(
                             println_ts("reactor lost (failed reconnect)!")
@@ -231,9 +230,8 @@ function threads.thread__main(smem, init)
                                 plc_comms.reconnect_reactor(plc_dev.reactor)
                             end
 
-                            -- reset RPS for newly connected reactor
-                            -- without this, is_formed will be out of date and cause it to think its no longer formed again
-                            rps.reset()
+                            -- partial reset of RPS, specific to becoming formed
+                            rps.reset_formed()
                         end
                     elseif networked and type == "modem" then
                         -- note, check init_ok first since nic will be nil if it is false
diff --git a/rtu/startup.lua b/rtu/startup.lua
index d58639c..1c5a4a2 100644
--- a/rtu/startup.lua
+++ b/rtu/startup.lua
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ local sna_rtu      = require("rtu.dev.sna_rtu")
 local sps_rtu      = require("rtu.dev.sps_rtu")
 local turbinev_rtu = require("rtu.dev.turbinev_rtu")
 
-local RTU_VERSION = "v1.7.13"
+local RTU_VERSION = "v1.7.14"
 
 local RTU_UNIT_TYPE = types.RTU_UNIT_TYPE
 local RTU_UNIT_HW_STATE = databus.RTU_UNIT_HW_STATE
@@ -47,9 +47,13 @@ if not rtu.load_config() then
     -- try to reconfigure (user action)
     local success, error = configure.configure(true)
     if success then
-        assert(rtu.load_config(), "failed to load valid configuration")
+        if not rtu.load_config() then
+            println("failed to load a valid configuration, please reconfigure")
+            return
+        end
     else
-        assert(success, "RTU configuration error: " .. error)
+        println("configuration error: " .. error)
+        return
     end
 end
 
diff --git a/scada-common/comms.lua b/scada-common/comms.lua
index eaa7ec4..180e9c8 100644
--- a/scada-common/comms.lua
+++ b/scada-common/comms.lua
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ local max_distance = nil
 local comms = {}
 
 -- protocol/data version (protocol/data independent changes tracked by util.lua version)
-comms.version = "2.4.4"
+comms.version = "2.4.5"
 
 ---@enum PROTOCOL
 local PROTOCOL = {
diff --git a/scada-common/ppm.lua b/scada-common/ppm.lua
index 6acb7aa..fb98161 100644
--- a/scada-common/ppm.lua
+++ b/scada-common/ppm.lua
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ local util = require("scada-common.util")
 local ppm = {}
 
 local ACCESS_FAULT        = nil                 ---@type nil
-local UNDEFINED_FIELD     = "undefined field"
+local UNDEFINED_FIELD     = "__PPM_UNDEF_FIELD__"
 local VIRTUAL_DEVICE_TYPE = "ppm_vdev"
 
 ppm.ACCESS_FAULT          = ACCESS_FAULT
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ local function peri_init(iface)
 
             self.fault_counts[key] = self.fault_counts[key] + 1
 
-            return (function () return ACCESS_FAULT end)
+            return (function () return UNDEFINED_FIELD end)
         end
     }
 
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ function ppm.log_mounts()
         log.info(util.c("PPM: had found a ", mount.type, " (", iface, ")"))
     end
 
-    if #ppm_sys.mounts == 0 then
+    if util.table_len(ppm_sys.mounts) == 0 then
         log.warning("PPM: no devices had been found")
     end
 end
diff --git a/scada-common/util.lua b/scada-common/util.lua
index 308bb69..c72d62e 100644
--- a/scada-common/util.lua
+++ b/scada-common/util.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ local t_pack   = table.pack
 local util = {}
 
 -- scada-common version
-util.version = "1.1.16"
+util.version = "1.1.18"
 
 util.TICK_TIME_S = 0.05
 util.TICK_TIME_MS = 50
@@ -284,11 +284,13 @@ function util.cancel_timer(timer) os.cancelTimer(timer) end
 
 --#region PARALLELIZATION
 
--- protected sleep call so we still are in charge of catching termination
----@param t integer seconds
+-- protected sleep call so we still are in charge of catching termination<br>
+-- returns the result of pcall
+---@param t number seconds
+---@return boolean success, any result, any ...
 --- EVENT_CONSUMER: this function consumes events
 ---@diagnostic disable-next-line: undefined-field
-function util.psleep(t) pcall(os.sleep, t) end
+function util.psleep(t) return pcall(os.sleep, t) end
 
 -- no-op to provide a brief pause (1 tick) to yield<br>
 --- EVENT_CONSUMER: this function consumes events
diff --git a/supervisor/facility.lua b/supervisor/facility.lua
index 94f93b3..43c6cc4 100644
--- a/supervisor/facility.lua
+++ b/supervisor/facility.lua
@@ -152,6 +152,8 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         table.insert(self.test_tone_states, false)
     end
 
+    -- PRIVATE FUNCTIONS --
+
     -- check if all auto-controlled units completed ramping
     ---@nodiscard
     local function _all_units_ramped()
@@ -228,7 +230,7 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
     ---@class facility
     local public = {}
 
-    -- ADD/LINK DEVICES --
+    --#region Add/Link Devices
 
     -- link a redstone RTU session
     ---@param rs_unit unit_session
@@ -268,11 +270,9 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         for _, v in pairs(self.rtu_list) do util.filter_table(v, function (s) return s.get_session_id() ~= session end) end
     end
 
-    -- UPDATE --
+    --#endregion
 
-    -- supervisor sessions reporting the list of active RTU sessions
-    ---@param rtu_sessions table session list of all connected RTUs
-    function public.report_rtus(rtu_sessions) self.rtu_conn_count = #rtu_sessions end
+    --#region Update
 
     -- update (iterate) the facility management
     function public.update()
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         -- Run Process Control --
         -------------------------
 
-        --#region Process Control
+        --#region
 
         local avg_charge = self.avg_charge.compute()
         local avg_inflow = self.avg_inflow.compute()
@@ -597,7 +597,7 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         -- Evaluate Automatic SCRAM --
         ------------------------------
 
-        --#region Automatic SCRAM
+        --#region
 
         local astatus = self.ascram_status
 
@@ -727,6 +727,8 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         -- Handle Redstone I/O --
         -------------------------
 
+        --#region
+
         if #self.redstone > 0 then
             -- handle facility SCRAM
             if self.io_ctl.digital_read(IO.F_SCRAM) then
@@ -756,10 +758,14 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
             self.io_ctl.digital_write(IO.F_ALARM_ANY, has_any_alarm)
         end
 
+        --#endregion
+
         ----------------
         -- Unit Tasks --
         ----------------
 
+        --#region
+
         local insufficent_po_rate = false
         local need_emcool = false
 
@@ -798,10 +804,14 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
             end
         end
 
+        --#endregion
+
         ------------------------
         -- Update Alarm Tones --
         ------------------------
 
+        --#region
+
         local allow_test = self.allow_testing and self.test_tone_set
 
         local alarms = { false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false }
@@ -888,6 +898,8 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
             self.test_tone_set = false
             self.test_tone_reset = true
         end
+
+        --#endregion
     end
 
     -- call the update function of all units in the facility<br>
@@ -900,7 +912,9 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         end
     end
 
-    -- COMMANDS --
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Commands
 
     -- SCRAM all reactor units
     function public.scram_all()
@@ -988,7 +1002,9 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         }
     end
 
-    -- SETTINGS --
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Settings
 
     -- set the automatic control group of a unit
     ---@param unit_id integer unit ID
@@ -1029,7 +1045,9 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         return self.pu_fallback
     end
 
-    -- DIAGNOSTIC TESTING --
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Diagnostic Testing
 
     -- attempt to set a test tone state
     ---@param id TONE|0 tone ID or 0 to disable all
@@ -1069,7 +1087,9 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         return self.allow_testing, self.test_alarm_states
     end
 
-    -- READ STATES/PROPERTIES --
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Read States/Properties
 
     -- get current alarm tone on/off states
     ---@nodiscard
@@ -1183,6 +1203,12 @@ function facility.new(num_reactors, cooling_conf)
         return status
     end
 
+    --#endregion
+
+    -- supervisor sessions reporting the list of active RTU sessions
+    ---@param rtu_sessions table session list of all connected RTUs
+    function public.report_rtus(rtu_sessions) self.rtu_conn_count = #rtu_sessions end
+
     -- get the units in this facility
     ---@nodiscard
     function public.get_units() return self.units end
diff --git a/supervisor/startup.lua b/supervisor/startup.lua
index 69633fa..72c0c97 100644
--- a/supervisor/startup.lua
+++ b/supervisor/startup.lua
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ local supervisor = require("supervisor.supervisor")
 
 local svsessions = require("supervisor.session.svsessions")
 
-local SUPERVISOR_VERSION = "v1.2.8"
+local SUPERVISOR_VERSION = "v1.2.11"
 
 local println = util.println
 local println_ts = util.println_ts
@@ -34,9 +34,13 @@ if not supervisor.load_config() then
     -- try to reconfigure (user action)
     local success, error = configure.configure(true)
     if success then
-        assert(supervisor.load_config(), "failed to load valid configuration")
+        if not supervisor.load_config() then
+            println("failed to load a valid configuration, please reconfigure")
+            return
+        end
     else
-        assert(success, "supervisor configuration error: " .. error)
+        println("configuration error: " .. error)
+        return
     end
 end
 
diff --git a/supervisor/unit.lua b/supervisor/unit.lua
index 8d38222..afdf6f3 100644
--- a/supervisor/unit.lua
+++ b/supervisor/unit.lua
@@ -77,7 +77,6 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
         tanks = {},
         snas = {},
         envd = {},
-        sna_prod_rate = 0,
         -- redstone control
         io_ctl = nil,   ---@type rs_controller
         valves = {},    ---@type unit_valves
@@ -256,7 +255,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
 
     -- PRIVATE FUNCTIONS --
 
-    --#region time derivative utility functions
+    --#region Time Derivative Utility Functions
 
     -- compute a change with respect to time of the given value
     ---@param key string value key
@@ -331,7 +330,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
 
     --#endregion
 
-    --#region redstone I/O
+    --#region Redstone I/O
 
     -- create a generic valve interface
     ---@nodiscard
@@ -398,8 +397,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
     ---@class reactor_unit
     local public = {}
 
-    -- ADD/LINK DEVICES --
-    --#region
+    --#region Add/Link Devices
 
     -- link the PLC
     ---@param plc_session plc_session_struct
@@ -489,7 +487,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
 
     --#endregion
 
-    -- UPDATE SESSION --
+    --#region Update Session
 
     -- update (iterate) this unit
     function public.update()
@@ -557,8 +555,9 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
         end
     end
 
-    -- AUTO CONTROL OPERATIONS --
-    --#region
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Auto Control Operations
 
     -- engage automatic control
     function public.auto_engage()
@@ -645,8 +644,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
 
     --#endregion
 
-    -- OPERATIONS --
-    --#region
+    --#region Operations
 
     -- queue a command to disable the reactor
     function public.disable()
@@ -726,8 +724,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
 
     --#endregion
 
-    -- READ STATES/PROPERTIES --
-    --#region
+    --#region Read States/Properties
 
     -- check if an alarm of at least a certain priority level is tripped
     ---@nodiscard
@@ -857,13 +854,15 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
             status.tanks[tank.get_device_idx()] = { tank.is_faulted(), db.formed, db.state, db.tanks }
         end
 
-        -- basic SNA statistical information
-        local total_peak = 0
+        -- SNA statistical information
+        local total_peak, total_avail, total_out = 0, 0, 0
         for i = 1, #self.snas do
             local db = self.snas[i].get_db()    ---@type sna_session_db
             total_peak = total_peak + db.state.peak_production
+            total_avail = total_avail + db.state.production_rate
+            total_out = total_out + math.min(db.tanks.input.amount / 10, db.state.production_rate)
         end
-        status.sna = { #self.snas, public.get_sna_rate(), total_peak }
+        status.sna = { #self.snas, total_peak, total_avail, total_out }
 
         -- radiation monitors (environment detectors)
         status.envds = {}
@@ -876,7 +875,7 @@ function unit.new(reactor_id, num_boilers, num_turbines)
         return status
     end
 
-    -- get the current total [max] production rate is
+    -- get the current total max production rate
     ---@nodiscard
     ---@return number total_avail_rate
     function public.get_sna_rate()
diff --git a/supervisor/unitlogic.lua b/supervisor/unitlogic.lua
index e207c44..f43ff03 100644
--- a/supervisor/unitlogic.lua
+++ b/supervisor/unitlogic.lua
@@ -54,9 +54,7 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
     -- variables for boiler, or reactor if no boilers used
     local total_boil_rate = 0.0
 
-    -------------
-    -- REACTOR --
-    -------------
+    --#region Reactor
 
     annunc.AutoControl = self.auto_engaged
 
@@ -143,9 +141,9 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
         self.plc_cache.ok = false
     end
 
-    ---------------
-    -- MISC RTUs --
-    ---------------
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Misc RTUs
 
     local max_rad, any_faulted = 0, false
 
@@ -170,9 +168,9 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
         end
     end
 
-    -------------
-    -- BOILERS --
-    -------------
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Boilers
 
     local boilers_ready = num_boilers == #self.boilers
 
@@ -230,9 +228,9 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
         boiler_water_dt_sum = _get_dt(DT_KEYS.ReactorCCool)
     end
 
-    ---------------------------
-    -- COOLANT FEED MISMATCH --
-    ---------------------------
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Coolant Feed Mismatch
 
     -- check coolant feed mismatch if using boilers, otherwise calculate with reactor
     local cfmismatch = false
@@ -263,9 +261,9 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
 
     annunc.CoolantFeedMismatch = cfmismatch
 
-    --------------
-    -- TURBINES --
-    --------------
+    --#endregion
+
+    --#region Turbines
 
     local turbines_ready = num_turbines == #self.turbines
 
@@ -340,6 +338,8 @@ function logic.update_annunciator(self)
         annunc.TurbineTrip[idx] = has_steam and db.state.flow_rate == 0
     end
 
+    --#endregion
+
     -- update auto control ready state for this unit
     self.db.control.ready = plc_ready and boilers_ready and turbines_ready
 end