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... ... @@ -2,53 +2,85 @@ 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 abaselineofsoftwareand tools requiredforallstartups,butdependingonthejobadditional software ortoolsmay berequired.5 +"Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have. 6 6 7 -"Required" items are absolutely necessary, "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have, and "Optional" items are things that a technician shouldn't need but which are useful for troubleshooting installation issues. 8 - 9 9 ==== All Startups ==== 10 10 11 -Required: 9 +====== Required: ====== 12 12 13 13 * Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended) 14 -** [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] (be sure to update to the latest version) 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** 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) 15 15 ** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]]) 16 16 ** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended) 17 -* Cables 18 -** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable with any necessary adapters to connect to your laptop 19 -*** Multiple cables and multiple lengths 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) 26 +* Cables: 27 +** Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended) 28 +** USB-A to USB-B cable (15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs) 29 +** USB-A to Mini-B cable 30 +** USB-A to Micro-B cable 20 20 21 -Recommended: 32 +====== Recommended: ====== 22 22 23 -* Dedicated hotspot for Internet access on-site 24 -* [[Chief Integrations' SOS Tool>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]] (requires internet access on-site to use) 34 +* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use) 35 +* A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop) 36 +** 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 37 +* Remotes: 38 +** [[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) 39 +** [[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) 40 +** RC3 Service Remote or [[Smart Remote>>https://www.steinel.de/en/sensors-professional/products/products/sensors/accessories/remote-control-smart-remote-009151.html]] (**required **for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors) 41 +* Hand Tools: 42 +** Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted) 43 +** Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors) 44 +** Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires) 45 +** Bright flashlight or laser pointer (for testing photocells) 46 +* Measurement devices: 47 +** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting) 48 +** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations) 49 +* Software: 50 +** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP) 51 +** SSH client (such as PuTTY) 52 +** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR) 25 25 26 -Optional: 27 - 28 -* Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted) 29 -* Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors) 30 -* Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires) 31 -* Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting) 32 -* Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations) 33 - 34 34 ==== Zūm Wired Startups ==== 35 35 36 - Required:56 +Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 37 37 38 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 58 +====== Required: ====== 59 + 39 39 * Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed 40 40 41 -Recommended: 62 +====== Recommended: ====== 42 42 43 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 44 -* Router or DHCP server software (if 64 +* 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) 45 45 46 46 ==== DMX Startups ==== 47 47 48 - Required:68 +DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 49 49 50 -Re commended:70 +====== Required: ====== 51 51 52 -* 72 +* [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC) 73 +* [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers) 53 53 75 +====== Recommended: ====== 76 + 77 +* DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]]) 78 +* XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.) 79 + 54 54 ==== DALI Startups ==== 81 + 82 +DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 83 + 84 +====== Required: ====== 85 + 86 +* Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually included with [[Crestron Toolbox>>https://www.crestron.com/Products/Control-Hardware-Software/Software/Development-Software/SW-TB]] installation)