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3 3  The SHOWRUNNER™ program has many features to simplify and streamline Crestron lighting control startups, reducing the amount of technical knowledge required and time spent on-site. Even so, there are a number of different software programs and tools required for a successful SHOWRUNNER™ startup.
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5 -There is a baseline of software and tools required for all startups, but depending on the job additional software or tools may be required.
5 +"Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
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7 -"Required" items are absolutely necessary, "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have, and "Optional" items are things that a technician shouldn't need but which are useful for troubleshooting installation issues.
8 -
9 9  ==== All Startups ====
10 10  
11 -Required:
9 +====== Required: ======
12 12  
13 13  * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
14 -* Software
12 +** Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site
13 +*** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose, but a **dedicated hot spot **is** highly recommended**
14 +** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
15 +* Software:
15 15  ** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
16 16  ** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]])
17 17  ** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended)
18 -* Downloads
19 -** Latest SHOWRUNNER™ program
20 -* Cables
21 -** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable with any necessary adapters to connect to your laptop
22 -*** Multiple cables and multiple lengths recommended
23 -** USB-A to USB-B cable
24 -*** 15' + cable recommended for jobs with GLPACs
25 -** USB-A to Mini-B cable
26 -** USB-A to Micro-B cable
19 +* Downloads:
20 +** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]]
21 +** Job-specific SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
22 +** Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
23 +** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
24 +** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
25 +* Cables:
26 +** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended)
27 +** USB-A to USB-B cable (required for most devices; 15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
28 +** USB-A to Mini-B cable (required for RMC3 processors only)
29 +** USB-A to Micro-B cable (required for CEN-GWEXER, RMC4 processors, and some other devices)
27 27  
28 -Recommended:
31 +====== Recommended: ======
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30 -* Dedicated hotspot for Internet access on-site
31 -* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
32 -* Secondary device (e.g. iPad or second laptop with internet access)
33 -* Remotes
34 -** [[GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Surfaces/Remotes/Lighting-System-Companion-Remotes/GLS-REMOTE-ODT-OIR]] (for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors)
35 -** [[GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG>>https://www.crestronlighting.com/product/products-control-surfaces-remotes-lighting-system-companion-remotes-glppa-remote?sku=GLPPA-REMOTE-USER&user=67fefcbf860500c91fb9509b97bdfc5a]] (for jobs with GLPPs)
36 -** RC3 Service Remote or [[Smart Remote>>https://www.steinel.de/en/sensors-professional/products/products/sensors/accessories/remote-control-smart-remote-009151.html]] (for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors)
37 -
38 -Optional:
39 -
40 -* Hand Tools
33 +* Secondary device with internet access (e.g. tablet, second laptop, or cell phone) and remote access software (such as Splashtop or TeamViewer)
34 +** This allows you to "untether" yourself from the lighting network; your laptop stays connected to the lighting network, but is controlled via the remote access software on your second device
35 +* Remotes:
36 +** [[GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Surfaces/Remotes/Lighting-System-Companion-Remotes/GLS-REMOTE-ODT-OIR]] (**required **for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors)
37 +** [[GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG>>https://www.crestronlighting.com/product/products-control-surfaces-remotes-lighting-system-companion-remotes-glppa-remote?sku=GLPPA-REMOTE-USER&user=67fefcbf860500c91fb9509b97bdfc5a]] (**required **for jobs with GLPPs)
38 +** RC3 Service Remote or [[Smart Remote>>https://www.steinel.de/en/sensors-professional/products/products/sensors/accessories/remote-control-smart-remote-009151.html]] (**required **for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors)
39 +* Hand Tools:
41 41  ** Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted)
42 42  ** Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors)
43 43  ** Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires)
44 44  ** Bright flashlight or laser pointer (for testing photocells)
45 -* Measurement devices
44 +* Measurement devices:
46 46  ** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting)
47 47  ** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations)
47 +* Software:
48 +** Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
49 +** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP)
50 +** SSH client (such as PuTTY)
51 +** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
52 +** IP scanning utility (such as Advanced IP Scanner)
53 +** DHCP server software (or the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]])
48 48  
49 49  ==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
50 50  
51 51  Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
52 52  
53 -Required:
59 +====== Required: ======
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55 -* Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
61 +* Bluetooth-capable Android device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
62 +** The [[iOS Crestron Zūm app>>https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crestron-z%C5%ABm/id1212507034]] does not currently support Zūm Wired as of June 2022
63 +** Officially Android 5.0 is the minimum requirement, but Chief Integrations recommends Android 10.0 or higher
56 56  
57 -Recommended:
65 +====== Recommended: ======
58 58  
59 -* Router or DHCP server software (**required **if the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]] is not going to be used)
67 +* Router or third-party DHCP server software (**required **if the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]] is not going to be used)
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61 61  ==== DMX Startups ====
62 62  
63 63  DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
64 64  
65 -Required:
73 +====== Required: ======
66 66  
67 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
68 68  * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
69 69  * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
70 70  
71 -Recommended:
78 +====== Recommended: ======
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73 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
74 -* DMX Tester (such as a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
80 +* DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
75 75  * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
76 76  
77 77  ==== DALI Startups ====
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78 78  
79 79  DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
80 80  
81 -Required:
87 +====== Required: ======
82 82  
83 -Recommended:
89 +* Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually included with [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] installation)