Newbie question -- bootup time?

scottd3n · Post by **scottd3n** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:30 pm

Hi, I've noticed that my Kronos 88 takes a full 3 minutes to boot up. I was hoping this wouldn't be an issue, but during a live performance last week, some roadie knocked out the power for a few seconds and the keyboard had to reboot. I was dead in the water for 3 minutes.

Does anyone know a way to do a 'quick reboot' in an emergency like this?

Thx,
Scott

cello · Post by **cello** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:43 pm

There's no quick boot option.

There have been quite a few threads about Kronos users who have got a UPS to help mitigate such situations as you had.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:03 pm

Yes I have a UPS and works great ... I will try to remember putting the type/brand here (also promised it to another member btw).

It also has other benefits, like even when there is not yet power on the stage I already can try out the Kronos.

ronnfigg · Post by **ronnfigg** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:45 am

cello wrote:There's no quick boot option.

There have been quite a few threads about Kronos users who have got a UPS to help mitigate such situations as you had.

Yes. Get a UPS. 'Nuff said!

phenaste · Post by **phenaste** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:19 am

Yes, I used and APC - UPS.
It's a bit heavy but that's the price to paid to not to be too late on stage after a power shutdown

Compared to a PC, Kronos is a light charge load.
It stays power on at least 30 minutes with the UPS, I don't run the until the end.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:53 am

This is the UPS I use:

[Netherlands/Germany]: (I have this):
http://www.beslist.nl/computers/d000020 ... -GR_).html

[US version]:
http://www.apc.com/products/resource/in ... _sku=BE325

I haven't tried how long it works on battery power (also because I have attached the Kronos + one speaker to the 'hot' plugs. The cold plugs (non UPS plugs) have my other gear attached (the other monitor, Korg Triton Extreme, Behringer FCB1010).

JonSolo · Post by **JonSolo** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:59 pm

Hopefully still within topic and this is not to hijack the OP in any way...just trying not to clutter the Kronos main page...

I want a UPS as well...is there one that offers a HUM blocker with it?

Comrad_Durandal · Post by **Comrad_Durandal** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:39 pm

JonSolo wrote:Hopefully still within topic and this is not to hijack the OP in any way...just trying not to clutter the Kronos main page...

I want a UPS as well...is there one that offers a HUM blocker with it?

As far as....group loop hum? That would require other equipment, but given that all the equipment hooked up to the UPS will be sharing a ground, you might find the problem eliminated there (from what I read on the issue of ground loops - I could be wrong).

I use a simple APC Backups unit, I believe 500VA rating - seem to do the best.