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1 -=== SHOWRUNNER™ Startups ===
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7 += SHOWRUNNER™ Startups =
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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.
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.
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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 -==== All Startups ====
13 +== All Startups ==
10 10  
11 -====== Required: ======
15 +=== 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**
19 +*** 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 18  * Software:
19 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)
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27 27  ** SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
28 28  * Cables:
29 29  ** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended)
30 -** USB-A to USB-B cable (15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
31 -** USB-A to Mini-B cable
32 -** USB-A to Micro-B cable
33 +** USB-A to USB-B cable (required for most devices; 15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
34 +** USB-A to Mini-B cable (required for RMC3 processors only)
35 +** USB-A to Micro-B cable (required for CEN-GWEXER, RMC4 processors, and some other devices)
33 33  
34 -====== Recommended: ======
37 +=== Recommended: ===
35 35  
36 -* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
37 -* A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop)
38 -** 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
39 +* Secondary device with internet access (e.g. tablet, second laptop, or cell phone) and remote access software (such as Splashtop or TeamViewer)
40 +** 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
39 39  * Remotes:
40 40  ** [[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)
41 41  ** [[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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45 45  ** Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors)
46 46  ** Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires)
47 47  ** Bright flashlight or laser pointer (for testing photocells)
50 +** RJ-45 crimper + terminations (the EC should make these terminations, but oftentimes their tools are in poor condition and unsuitable for making good terminations)
48 48  * Measurement devices:
49 49  ** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting)
50 50  ** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations)
51 51  * Software:
52 -** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP)
55 +** Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
56 +** SFTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP; **required** for ZUM-HUB4 deployments)
53 53  ** SSH client (such as PuTTY)
54 54  ** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
59 +** IP scanning utility (such as Advanced IP Scanner)
60 +** DHCP server software (or the [[built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]])
55 55  
56 -==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
62 +== Zūm Wired Startups ==
57 57  
58 58  Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
59 59  
60 -====== Required: ======
66 +=== Required: ===
61 61  
62 -* Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
68 +* Bluetooth-capable Android device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
69 +** 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
70 +** Officially Android 5.0 is the minimum requirement, but Chief Integrations recommends Android 10.0 or higher
71 +** We have a short guide for using the Crestron Zūm App available [[here>>SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.Wiring Guide.Zūm Wired System Overview.Crestron Zūm App Overview.WebHome]]
63 63  
64 -====== Recommended: ======
73 +=== Recommended: ===
65 65  
66 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)
67 67  
68 -==== DMX Startups ====
77 +== DMX Startups ==
69 69  
70 70  DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
71 71  
72 -====== Required: ======
81 +=== Required: ===
73 73  
74 74  * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
75 75  * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
76 76  
77 -====== Recommended: ======
86 +=== Recommended: ===
78 78  
79 79  * DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
80 80  * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
81 81  
82 -==== DALI Startups ====
91 +== DALI Startups ==
83 83  
84 84  DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
85 85  
86 -====== Required: ======
95 +=== Required: ===
87 87  
88 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)
98 +)))