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... ... @@ -2,72 +2,87 @@ 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 job additional software or tools may be required. 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 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.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: 11 +====== 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) 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** 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) 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 -** USB-A to USB-B cable 21 -*** 15' + cable recommended for jobs with GLPACs 22 -** USB-A to Mini-B cable 22 +* Downloads: 23 +** Latest [[SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file>>https://files.chiefintegrations.com/index.php/s/WHNzXrrZbB5jC3E]] 24 +** Job-specific 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) 28 +* Cables: 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 23 23 ** USB-A to Micro-B cable 24 -* Remotes 25 -** GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR (for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors) 26 -** [[GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG>>https://www.crestronlighting.com/product/products-control-surfaces-remotes-lighting-system-companion-remotes-glppa-remote?sku=GLPPA-REMOTE-USER&user=67fefcbf860500c91fb9509b97bdfc5a]] (for jobs with GLPPs) 27 -** RC3 Service Remote or [[Smart Remote>>https://www.steinel.de/en/sensors-professional/products/products/sensors/accessories/remote-control-smart-remote-009151.html]] (for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors) 28 28 29 -Recommended: 34 +====== Recommended: ====== 30 30 31 -* Dedicated hotspot for Internet access on-site 32 32 * 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 +* Remotes: 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 +** [[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) 42 +** 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) 43 +* Hand Tools: 44 +** Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted) 45 +** Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors) 46 +** Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires) 47 +** Bright flashlight or laser pointer (for testing photocells) 48 +* Measurement devices: 49 +** Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting) 50 +** Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations) 51 +* Software: 52 +** FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP) 53 +** SSH client (such as PuTTY) 54 +** File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR) 33 33 34 -Optional: 35 - 36 -* Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted) 37 -* Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors) 38 -* Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires) 39 -* Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting) 40 -* Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations) 41 - 42 42 ==== Zūm Wired Startups ==== 43 43 44 - Required:58 +Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 45 45 46 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 60 +====== Required: ====== 61 + 47 47 * Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed 48 48 49 -Recommended: 64 +====== Recommended: ====== 50 50 51 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 52 -* 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) 53 53 54 54 ==== DMX Startups ==== 55 55 56 - Required:70 +DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 57 57 58 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 72 +====== Required: ====== 73 + 59 59 * [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC) 60 60 * [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers) 61 61 62 -Recommended: 77 +====== Recommended: ====== 63 63 64 -* Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: 65 -* DMX Tester (such as a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]]) 79 +* DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]]) 66 66 * XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.) 67 67 68 68 ==== DALI Startups ==== 69 69 84 +DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following: 70 70 71 -Required: 86 +====== Required: ====== 72 72 73 - 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)