Required Tools and Software
Version 13.1 by Alexander Mott on 2022/06/20 22:04
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.
"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)