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... ... @@ -2,37 +2,42 @@ 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 + 5 5 "Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have. 6 6 7 7 ==== All Startups ==== 8 8 9 - ======Required:======11 +**Required:** 10 10 11 11 * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended) 12 12 ** Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site 13 13 *** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose 14 -*** Dedicated hot spot is** 16 +*** Dedicated hot spot is** highly recommended** 15 15 ** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter 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-specificSHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file23 -** 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) 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) 26 26 * Cables: 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) 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 31 31 32 - ======Recommended:======36 +**Recommended:** 33 33 38 +* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use) 34 34 * A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop) 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 viathesecondary device40 +** 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 36 36 * Remotes: 37 37 ** [[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) 38 38 ** [[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) ... ... @@ -45,34 +45,29 @@ 45 45 * 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) 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 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 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 61 62 - ======Recommended:======62 +**Recommended:** 63 63 64 -* Router or third-partyDHCP 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)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) 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:======70 +**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:======75 +**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:======84 +Required: 85 85 86 - * Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually includedwith [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] installation)86 +Recommended: