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17 17  == App Mode ==
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19 +Using ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in App Mode means that the majority of the room logic is handled by the [[Primary>>WebHome||anchor="HPrimaryvsSecondaryMode"]] ZUMNET-JBOX-* for the room. This room logic must be configured over Bluetooth using the Crestron Zūm App. In [[Standalone>>WebHome||anchor="HStandalone"]] systems, the Primary ZUMNET-JBOX for each room is the only device handling control logic, whereas [[Networked>>WebHome||anchor="HNetworked"]] systems also have a centralized control processor which handles additional functions such as scheduling and coordinating controls between rooms and third party systems.
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24 -If devices in App Mode are being used as part of a networked system running a custom program, then any configuration changes made through the Zūm App should be made while the device is disconnected from the processor. The easiest ways to accomplish this are to either disconnect the Cat5e/Cat6 cable at the processor, or stop the program running on the processor using Text Console commands.
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26 26  == CNET Mode ==
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28 -Using ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in CNET Mode is only possible on a networked system with a processor that is running a custom program. While in CNET Mode, ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices do not process any local logic and cannot be connected to through the Zūm App in order to be configured. This is because while in CNET Mode, ZUMNET-JBOX act as a "dumb" Cresnet-to-Ethernet bridge with a built-in load controller. They report all Zūm Link traffic back to the control processor and do not do any "thinking" on their own. Any attached ZUMLINK-KP or ZUMLINK-OCC-* devices will not work without the processor if the ZUMNET-JBOX is in CNET Mode.
23 +Using ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in CNET Mode is only possible on a [[networked system with a custom program>>WebHome||anchor="HNetworkedwithCustomProgram"]]. While in CNET Mode, ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices suspend any local logic and act as a "dumb" Cresnet-to-Ethernet bridge with a built-in load controller. Instead of receiving communications from Zūm Link devices and deciding what each device should do, the ZUMNET-JBOX simply passes the information on to the control processor to do all the thinking. While in CNET Mode, ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices cannot be connected to through the Zūm App, and any attached ZUMLINK-KP or ZUMLINK-OCC-* sensors will not work without the processor.
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30 -CNET Mode has some benefits over App Mode. Compared to App Mode, CNET Mode offers direct control of all hardware which enables the system to meet a wider range of sequences. Additionally, CNET Mode offers increased security as it is not possible to connect to a device with the Zūm App while it is in CNET Mode.
25 +The benefit of using CNET Mode with a custom program over App Mode is that it allows for the control processor to have direct control over all hardware in the system. This enables a custom program to meet a significantly wider range of sequences than App Mode. Additionally, CNET Mode offers increased security over App Mode as it is not possible to connect to a device with the Crestron Zūm App while it is in CNET Mode.
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32 -The two main drawbacks of using CNET Mode are the requirement for a networked system with a custom program and the loss of local control in the event that connection to the control processor is lost, however the introduction of the Zūm Mode Auto Switch feature in .puf firmware v1.04.05 (device firmware v1.004.00005) has eliminated this second drawback by enabling devices to automatically switch between CNET and Zūm Modes when connection to the processor is lost or regained.
27 +The main drawbacks of using CNET Mode are the added hardware and installation costs that come with requiring a networked system and custom program. Systems running on outdated firmware have the additional drawback of losing all local controls in the event that connection to the control processor is lost, but this risk has been addressed with the introduction of the [[Zūm Mode Auto Switch>>WebHome||anchor="HZ16BmModeAutoSwitch"]] feature.
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34 34  //As of February, 2023, Crestron is shipping all ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices preconfigured in CNET mode, though this may change in the future.//
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38 38  Zūm Mode Auto Switch is a feature introduced in November of 2022 with .puf firmware v1.04.05 (device firmware 1.004.00005). This feature is intended to address concerns that arose from projects using custom programs with ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in CNET Mode. Previously, if a device in CNET Mode lost connection to the processor, then it would be impossible to maintain any sort of control over the lighting. With Zūm Mode Auto Switch enabled, a ZUMNET-JBOX running in CNET Mode will automatically switch to App Mode and process local logic in the event that it loses connection to the processor.
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40 -Enabling this feature eliminates the biggest drawback of designing a system to use ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in CNET Mode.
35 +Enabling this feature eliminates one of the biggest risks of designing a system to use ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices in CNET Mode by enabling the system to use local logic as a backup in the event of a loss of connection to the control processor.
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42 42  //As of February, 2023, Crestron is shipping all ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices preconfigured with Zūm Mode Auto Switch disabled, as this feature is only intended to be used with systems that are running custom programs.//
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39 +//Any configuration changes made through the Zūm App should be made while the control processor is disconnected: the easiest ways to accomplish this are to either disconnect the Cat5e/Cat6 cable at the processor or use Text Console commands to temporarily suspend the custom program on the processor.//
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44 44  == Security Considerations ==
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46 46  Any ZUMNET-JBOX that is running in App Mode with an attached ZUMLINK-KP can be connected to via the Crestron Zūm App, which is publicly available in the Google Play store. Although unlikely, it is technically possible that a bad actor could download the Zūm App and interfere with the lighting controls. Crestron ships all ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices with a default PIN that is intended to be changed during commissioning, however there is no guarantee that the technician who configured the Zūm Wired hardware knew or remembered to do this.
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64 64  = Control Paradigms =
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66 -Designs for Zūm Wired systems are broadly categorized as either "standalone" or "networked" designs. Both standalone and networked systems should be designed with one ZUMNET-JBOX-* per room or logical control space connected to a number of ZUMLINK-* devices within that same space. In networked systems, there is also a control processor which provides centralized control of the entire system. ZUMNET-JBOX-* must be daisy-chained together with Zūm Net and then connected back to the processor. In standalone applications, there is no processor and no Zūm Net cabling connecting different rooms to each other.
63 +Designs for Zūm Wired systems are broadly categorized as either "standalone" or "networked" designs. Both standalone and networked systems should be designed with one ZUMNET-JBOX-* per room or logical control space connected to a number of ZUMLINK-* devices within that same space. In standalone systems, there is no central control processor and no Zūm Net cabling connecting rooms to each other, which reduces the cost and complexity of the installation but also comes with some of its own limitations. Networked systems, by contrast, do have a control processor which provides centralized control of the entire system. Zūm Net cabling is used to daisy-chain ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices together and then connect them to the lighting network for control by the processor.
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65 +Networked systems can be further subdivided into those that use the default program included with ZUM-HUB4 processors and those that use a custom program, such as SHOWRUNNER™. The below sections cover in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each control paradigm.
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71 -The difference between the two is that in a networked system there will be Zūm Net cabling connecting each ZUMNET-JBOX-*
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67 +== Standalone ==
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76 -In standalone applications, each room has one ZUMNET-JBOX-* with a number of connected ZUMLINK-* devices. There is no Zūm Net connecting different rooms,
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69 +Standalone Zūm Wired designs consist of completely independent Zūm Rooms. Each Zūm Room has a single ZUMNET-JBOX-* with any number of ZUMLINK-* devices connected to it. There is no Zūm Net connecting individual rooms, and there is no processor required. This results in a system which has a reduced hardware cost and can theoretically be commissioned and configured entirely by the electrical contractor, however there are some important drawbacks to consider.
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81 -Networked systems can be further subdivided into "Networked with Default Program" or "Networked with Custom Program".
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71 +The primary benefits of a standalone Zūm Wired system are:
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86 -Depending on which control paradigm is selected, there will be various impacts to the hardware cost, start-up cost, start-up complexity, ease of maintenance, control capabilities, integration with third-party systems, available user interfaces, and the ability to meet a provided sequence of operations.
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73 +* Reduced installation time and cost as no Zūm Net cabling is required between rooms
74 +* Reduced hardware cost as no ZUM-HUB4 or networking hardware is required
75 +* Theoretically possible to start-up using only the Crestron Zūm App, with no programming or specialty software required
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89 -== Standalone ==
77 +Some drawbacks of a standalone Zūm Wired system are:
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79 +* As of 2/2023, ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices ship with factory settings that are incompatible with an App only startup, resulting in extra expense to configure and update devices prior to installation or extra time spent during startup to accomplish these tasks post-installation:
80 +** ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices must be manually set to Zūm App mode
81 +** ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices must be manually set to Primary mode
82 +** Updating firmware with the Crestron Zūm App is not possible with out-of-the-box firmware and must be initially done through Toolbox
83 +* ZUMNET-JBOX-* devices can only be connected to via the App if there is a ZUMLINK-KP on their Zūm Link bus
84 +** During start-up, a technician must bring a ZUMLINK-KP to connect to the ZUMNET-JBOX in order to configure any rooms that were designed without a ZUMLINK-KP
85 +* Firmware updates through the Zūm App can consume a large amount of time on-site
86 +** Only one room can be updated at a time using the Zūm App, and it is not possible to do anything else while the room is updating
87 +** The time required to update a room's firmware varies depending on the number of ZUMLINK devices in the room
88 +* Standalone systems are limited compared to Networked systems in terms of what sequences can be met
89 +** No scheduling capabilities
90 +** No support for third-party integrations beyond the override contact-closure relay at each ZUMNET/ZUMLINK-JBOX and the relay output of any *-RLY model occupancy sensors
91 +** No support for DMX control
92 +** Any future modifications to the sequence requires reconfiguration through the Zūm App
93 +* No support for Cresnet devices
94 +* No cross-room control capabilities (i.e., ZUMLINK-* keypads and occupancy sensors are restricted to controlling loads that are attached to the same ZUMNET-JBOX as they are)
95 +* No possibility for remote support or management, as the only way to connect to any of the devices is by being using the Zūm App, which requires being within Bluetooth range of the device
96 +* Potential security concerns if the default PINs are not changed during start-up
97 +* Not possible to provide a graphical UI (touch screen)
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93 93  == Networked ==
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101 +Networked systems are generally preferred over standalone systems for most applications. Networked systems, and in particular networked systems with custom programming, are able to meet a much wider variety of sequences compared to standalone systems. Additionally, start-up and maintenance can be simplified, and certain aspects completed remotely, compared to standalone systems.
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103 +In general, the drawbacks of any networked system are:
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105 +* Requires additional hardware (at minimum a processor and a network switch for the Zūm Net)
106 +* Requires additional Zūm Net cabling between rooms
107 +* Additional start-up time required to configure the program
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109 +All networked systems have the following benefits:
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111 +* Some aspects of start-up can be accomplished remotely if there is remote access to the lighting network
112 +* Updating firmware and modifying hardware configurations can be accomplished over Zūm Net
113 +** Loadscripts can be written to simultaneous update firmware for up to 10 rooms
114 +*** These can be run remotely if there is remote access to the lighting network, or scheduled by the technician to execute after working hours in order to free up time on-site
115 +** Loadscripts can be written to bulk modify hardware settings (such as changing from Secondary to Primary modes) and configure IP settings (such as changing hostnames or updating IP tables)
116 +* Able to meet a wider range of sequences compared to standalone systems
117 +** Scheduling capabilities
118 +** BMS/BACnet integration
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97 97  === Networked with Default Program ===
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126 +Some benefits of using the default program are:
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130 +Some drawbacks of using the default program are:
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105 -== Start-Up Considerations ==
132 +* Requires a ZUM-HUB4 processor (other types of processors can only be used with a custom program)
133 +* Limited support for Cresnet devices on the Zūm Link bus (n**o support?**)
134 +* Limited scheduling capabilities
135 +* N**o end-user UI availa**ble
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137 +=== Networked with Custom Program ===
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109 -== Processor Selection for Networked Systems ==
139 +Some benefits of using a custom program such as SHOWRUNNER™ are:
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143 +Some drawbacks of using a custom program such as SHOWRUNNER™ are:
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113 113  = Hardware Design Limitations =
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115 115  There are a handful of limitations to keep in mind when designing Zūm Wired systems, with different restrictions applying to Zūm Net and Zūm Link: