Required Tools and Software
SHOWRUNNER™ Startups
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.
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.
"Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
All Startups
Required:
- Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
- Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site
- Most cellphones can be used as hot spots for this purpose
- Dedicated hot spot is highly recommended
- Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
- Internet access is required to generate and download the SHOWRUNNER™ license on-site
- Software:
- Crestron Toolbox (requires Crestron account; always update to the latest version)
- Web Browser (Chrome or Firefox)
- Text Editor (Notepad++ or VS Code recommended)
- Downloads:
- Latest SHOWRUNNER™ .puf file
- Job-specific SHOWRUNNER™ configuration .json file
- Latest Crestron firmware for installed devices
- Latest SHOWRUNNER™ UI .puf file (only required for jobs with touchscreens other than TSW-770)
- SHOWRUNNER™ GLPAC expansion program (only required for jobs with GLPAC controllers)
- Cables:
- Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable (multiple cables and multiple lengths are recommended)
- USB-A to USB-B cable (15' minimum cable length recommended for jobs with GLPACs)
- USB-A to Mini-B cable
- USB-A to Micro-B cable
Recommended:
- Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from http://help.chiefintegrations.com/; requires internet access on-site to use)
- A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop)
- 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
- Remotes:
- GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR (required for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors)
- GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG (required for jobs with GLPPs)
- RC3 Service Remote or Smart Remote (required for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors)
- Hand Tools:
- Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted)
- Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors)
- Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires)
- Bright flashlight or laser pointer (for testing photocells)
- Measurement devices:
- Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting)
- Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations)
- Software:
- FTP client (such as FileZilla or WinSCP)
- SSH client (such as PuTTY)
- File archiver (such as 7-Zip or WinRAR)
Zūm Wired Startups
Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
Required:
- Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the Crestron Zūm app installed
Recommended:
- Router or third-party DHCP server software (required if the built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server is not going to be used)
DMX Startups
DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
Required:
- Pharos Designer 2 (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
- Enttec NMU (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
Recommended:
- DMX Tester (e.g. a Swisson XMT-120A)
- XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
DALI Startups
DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
Required:
- Crestron Toolbox DALI Commissioning Tool (usually included with Crestron Toolbox installation)