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gminorcoles
Joined: 09 Apr 2019 Posts: 35
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:22 pm Post subject: Battery low voltage error after battery replacement |
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Hi,
I have a pretty new kronos 2. I started getting a low voltage error about the battery. I took it in to be repaired and after I brought it home I am still getting the same error.
I thought maybe it was the date and time settings but after I edit the date and time and restart, the voltage error comes back.
Has anyone had this problem? I found discussion of the fact that you have to hit enter to make the date and time changes stick but I did this and the kronos still says battery voltage error.
I sent an email to support but haven't heard back yet. What does a computer with a hard drive need with a battery anyway? |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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I would have done the same, edit the time to a more current date.
Did you save the change ?
I am not 100% sure, but I think the OS relies on steady clock time or the calendar. All the files have a date requirement.
The low volt battery allows that to update daily, while your K2 is powered down.
I would be surprised if your K2 Mobo needs that small battery. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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The battery is there to keep the RTC (Real Time Clock) chip running when the Kronos is not powered, and saves having to enter the date and time every time the Kronos is switched on.
There is a chance that the replacement lithium battery was bad, or was badly fitted. The battery terminals and contacts need to be scrupulously clean, because the currents drawn by RTC circuits are so low, there is no arcing to break through and "clean" any insulating dirt or contamination.
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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that's a clearer explanation
Like you suggested, the small lithium battery may have gotten unseated during transport. Its visible on the moBo or circuit board and can be re-inserted. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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Xenophile Senior Member
Joined: 14 Nov 2017 Posts: 340
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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If you paid a tech to replace the battery, take it back to them and have them fix it correctly. Maybe they didn't insert it correctly, or sold you a dead battery.
They should have checked and verified the repair. |
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danx
Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 41
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:37 am Post subject: |
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My Kronos is one year old.
About six months ago I have the message about battery and I replaced it.
Now again,but this time after the battery replacement the "low voltage battery message" remains...any ideas? |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Try setting the date and time, and then restarting the Kronos. If this doesn't work, try setting the time again, then writing the Global settings in the Global menu, before restarting. I'm not sure how the Kronos stores it's "system clock may be incorrect" flag that is set when the battery low message appears, but it is probably on the SSD.
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gminorcoles
Joined: 09 Apr 2019 Posts: 35
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:23 am Post subject: |
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Even though its a minor issue, relatively, my tech thinks I need a new main board. |
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Falcon2e Platinum Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 619 Location: Indiana USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:46 am Post subject: |
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gminorcoles wrote: | Even though its a minor issue, relatively, my tech thinks I need a new main board. |
I’m not a technical, but if it was mine, I would spend $5 for a new battery before swapping out a MB. _________________ Kronos2-61..(2) Triton Classic, Nord Stage 2, Previously owned lots of other gear dating back to the 70’s. |
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danx
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:53 am Post subject: |
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Suddenly after two error messages it works normal now.
No more battery error.
Thanks |
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:19 am Post subject: |
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gminorcoles wrote: | Even though its a minor issue, relatively, my tech thinks I need a new main board. |
what date did you decide on plus did you write/save that change ? _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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Basspig Full Member
Joined: 29 Jan 2020 Posts: 134
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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I have a $24,000 Rohde & Schwarz UPL audio analyzer that developed this problem last year. Changing the battery several times in the past year and it got to the point where the system would not even remember its CMOS config settings. So I leave the instrument on 24/7 now.
It is a motherboard problem and I'd wager the motherboard on the Kronos works a similar way. Once the CMOS memory starts to fail, it involves repair to the motherboard. If the Kronos' motherboard is as proprietary as the UPL, then we're pretty much stuck once the supply of replacement parts is consumed. |
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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this forum is an excellent place to post on component issues.
Not to minimize any problem, I would like to believe the moBo problem is random.
We have folks running strong for 9 years on Kronos. We have Jordan Rudess stating his K is 100% rock solid for years. Including concert tours.
information and facts are our friends. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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gminorcoles
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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my technician is an ex-korg employee who say that this battery issue has like e a known service bulletin, and that the fix is not easy and it is easier just to replace the main board.
he already serviced it once and replaced the battery. |
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gminorcoles
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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my technician is an ex-korg employee who say that this battery issue has like a known service bulletin, and that the fix is not easy and it is easier just to replace the main board.
he already serviced it once and replaced the battery. |
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