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5.2	1	=== SHOWRUNNER™ Startups ===
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	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.
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11.1	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.
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11.1	7	"Required" items are absolutely necessary for startup, while "Recommended" items are not strictly necessary but are good to have.
5.2	8
	9	==== All Startups ====
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12.1	11	====== Required: ======
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	13	* Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
11.1	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
12.1	16	* Dedicated hot spot is highly recommended**
11.1	17	** Laptop must have an RJ-45 Ethernet port or a suitable adapter
12.1	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	** 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)
11.1	28	* Cables:
12.1	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
8.2	32	** USB-A to Micro-B cable
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12.1	34	====== Recommended: ======
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8.2	36	* Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from [[http:~~/~~/help.chiefintegrations.com/>>http://help.chiefintegrations.com/]]; requires internet access on-site to use)
11.1	37	* A secondary device with internet access (e.g. iPad, second laptop, or cell phone) with remote access software (such as Splashtop)
12.1	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
11.1	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:
10.3	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)
11.1	48	* Measurement devices:
10.3	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)
12.1	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)
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	56	==== Zūm Wired Startups ====
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10.2	58	Zūm Wired startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
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12.1	60	====== Required: ======
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	62	* Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the [[Crestron Zūm app>>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crestron.zum]] installed
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12.1	64	====== Recommended: ======
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12.1	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)
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	68	==== DMX Startups ====
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10.2	70	DMX startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
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12.1	72	====== Required: ======
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8.2	74	* [[Pharos Designer 2>>https://www.pharoscontrols.com/downloads/software/designer-2/]] (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
	75	* [[Enttec NMU>>https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-ethernet-lighting-control/nmu/]] (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
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12.1	77	====== Recommended: ======
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11.1	79	* DMX Tester (e.g. a [[Swisson XMT-120A>>https://www.swisson.com/en/products/light-control/dmx-tester/]])
8.2	80	* XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
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5.2	82	==== DALI Startups ====
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10.2	84	DALI startups require all the items listed under "All Startups" plus the following:
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12.1	86	====== Required: ======
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12.1	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)