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... ... @@ -2,42 +2,36 @@ 2 2 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. 4 4 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. 6 - 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: ====== 12 12 13 13 * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended) 14 14 ** Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site 15 -*** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose 16 -*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended** 13 +*** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose, but a **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 file25 -** *Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices26 -** *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)15 +* Software: 16 +** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version) 17 +** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]]) 18 +** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended) 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) 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 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) 35 35 36 - **Recommended:**31 +====== 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 -* 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 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 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) ... ... @@ -50,29 +50,37 @@ 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) 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 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:**58 +====== Required: ====== 59 59 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 60 +* Bluetooth-capable Android device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed 61 +** 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 62 +** Officially Android 5.0 is the minimum requirement, but Chief Integrations recommends Android 10.0 or higher 61 61 62 - **Recommended:**64 +====== 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) 66 +* 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:**72 +====== Required: ====== 71 71 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:**77 +====== 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.) ... ... @@ -81,6 +81,6 @@ 81 81 82 82 DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 83 83 84 -Required: 86 +====== Required: ====== 85 85 86 - Recommended:88 +* Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually included with [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] installation)