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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 type of job, additional software or tools may be required.
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7 7  "Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
8 8  
9 9  ==== All Startups ====
10 10  
11 -**Required:**
9 +====== Required: ======
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13 13  * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
14 14  ** Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site
15 15  *** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose
16 -*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended**
14 +*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended**
17 17  ** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
18 -** Software:
19 -*** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
20 -*** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]])
21 -*** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended)
22 -** Downloads:
23 -*** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]]
24 -*** SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
25 -*** Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
26 -*** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
27 -*** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
16 +* Software:
17 +** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
18 +** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]])
19 +** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended)
20 +* Downloads:
21 +** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]]
22 +** Job-specific SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
23 +** Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
24 +** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
25 +** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
28 28  * Cables:
29 -** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable
30 -*** Multiple cables and multiple lengths recommended
31 -** USB-A to USB-B cable
32 -*** 15' + cable recommended for jobs with GLPACs
33 -** USB-A to Mini-B cable
34 -** USB-A to Micro-B cable
27 +** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended)
28 +** USB-A to USB-B cable (required for most devices; 15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
29 +** USB-A to Mini-B cable (required for RMC3 processors only)
30 +** USB-A to Micro-B cable (required for CEN-GWEXER, RMC4 processors, and some other devices)
35 35  
36 -**Recommended:**
32 +====== Recommended: ======
37 37  
38 -* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
39 39  * A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop)
40 -** This allows you to "untether" yourself from the lighting network; the laptop stays connected to the lighting network and is able to be remotely connected to via a secondary device
35 +** This allows you to "untether" yourself from the lighting network; the laptop stays connected to the lighting network and is able to be remotely accessed via the secondary device
41 41  * Remotes:
42 42  ** [[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)
43 43  ** [[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)
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50 50  * Measurement devices:
51 51  ** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting)
52 52  ** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations)
48 +* Software:
49 +** Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
50 +** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP)
51 +** SSH client (such as PuTTY)
52 +** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
53 +** IP scanning utility (such as Advanced IP Scanner)
53 53  
54 54  ==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
55 55  
56 56  Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
57 57  
58 -**Required:**
59 +====== Required: ======
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60 -* 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 +** Officially Android 5.0 is the minimum requirement, but Chief Integrations recommends Android 10.0 or higher
63 +** 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
61 61  
62 -**Recommended:**
65 +====== Recommended: ======
63 63  
64 -* 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)
65 65  
66 66  ==== DMX Startups ====
67 67  
68 68  DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
69 69  
70 -**Required:**
73 +====== Required: ======
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72 72  * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
73 73  * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
74 74  
75 -**Recommended:**
78 +====== Recommended: ======
76 76  
77 77  * DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
78 78  * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
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81 81  
82 82  DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
83 83  
84 -Required:
87 +====== Required: ======
85 85  
86 -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)