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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 5  "Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
6 6  
7 -==== All Startups ====
13 +== All Startups ==
8 8  
9 -====== Required: ======
15 +=== 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 -*** Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose
14 -*** 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**
15 15  ** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
16 16  * Software:
17 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)
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29 29  ** USB-A to Mini-B cable (required for RMC3 processors only)
30 30  ** USB-A to Micro-B cable (required for CEN-GWEXER, RMC4 processors, and some other devices)
31 31  
32 -====== Recommended: ======
37 +=== Recommended: ===
33 33  
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 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
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)
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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)
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)
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 48  * Software:
49 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)
56 +** SFTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP; **required** for ZUM-HUB4 deployments)
51 51  ** SSH client (such as PuTTY)
52 52  ** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
53 53  ** 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]])
54 54  
55 -==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
62 +== Zūm Wired Startups ==
56 56  
57 57  Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
58 58  
59 -====== Required: ======
66 +=== Required: ===
60 60  
61 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 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
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]]
64 64  
65 -====== Recommended: ======
73 +=== Recommended: ===
66 66  
67 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)
68 68  
69 -==== DMX Startups ====
77 +== DMX Startups ==
70 70  
71 71  DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
72 72  
73 -====== Required: ======
81 +=== Required: ===
74 74  
75 75  * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
76 76  * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
77 77  
78 -====== Recommended: ======
86 +=== Recommended: ===
79 79  
80 80  * DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
81 81  * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
82 82  
83 -==== DALI Startups ====
91 +== DALI Startups ==
84 84  
85 85  DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
86 86  
87 -====== Required: ======
95 +=== Required: ===
88 88  
89 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)
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