Differences Between Cronus And Adam; Front And Rear Panel Controls And Connections - RTS Cronus Manual

4 Introduction

Differences between Cronus and ADAM

Cronus
Most practical for small to medium systems.
In small to medium-sized broadcast company, Cronus would
be used like an ADAM.
Cronus is scalable - can add up to four systems maximum to
the original configuration.
Cronus has a redundant power supply.
Has one (1) USB port with front and rear access.
Has capability for an Ethernet connection
Cronus has individual data drivers, meaning the address
does not need to be set at the keypanel.

Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connections

There are two Cronus backcards, an MDR backcard and an RJ-12 backcard. You can have up to four backcards installed on
Cronus. You can have any combination of backcards on the Cronus, too (for example, you can have two RJ-12 backcards and
two MDR backcards
Controls, Connections, and Cronus backcard.
FIGURE 1.
NOTE: For more information on a VOIP option card (RVON-C) for the Cronus, See "RVON-C RTS Voice Over
Network for Cronus" on page 41.
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ADAM
Most practical for more complex systems because the
number of users is much higher.
Uses ASIC technology
ADAM has both a redundant power supply and a redundant
Master Controller card.
Technical Manual
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