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| 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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| 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. | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| 9 | ==== All Startups ==== | ||
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| 11 | Required: | ||
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| 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) | ||
| 15 | ** Web Browser ([[Chrome>>https://www.google.com/chrome/]] or [[Firefox>>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/]]) | ||
| 16 | ** Text Editor ([[Notepad++>>https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/]] or [[VS Code>>https://code.visualstudio.com/]] recommended) | ||
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| 18 | Recommended: | ||
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| 20 | * | ||
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| 22 | Optional: | ||
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| 24 | * Standard Screwdriver (#1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4" and 3/16" Slotted) | ||
| 25 | * Precision Screwdriver (2.5mm or 3/32" Slotted; for use with Phoenix Connectors) | ||
| 26 | * Wire Stripper (standard Cresnet cable has both 18 AWG and 22 AWG stranded wires) | ||
| 27 | * Low-voltage Multimeter (continuity testing and low voltage DC measurements are frequently required for troubleshooting) | ||
| 28 | * Ethernet Network Cable Tester (these are expensive, but useful for verifying Ethernet run lengths and terminations) | ||
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| 30 | ==== Zūm Wired Startups ==== | ||
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| 32 | Required: | ||
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| 34 | * Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: | ||
| 35 | * 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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| 37 | Recommended: | ||
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| 39 | * Everything listed under "All Startups", plus: | ||
| 40 | * Router or DHCP server software (if | ||
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| 42 | ==== DMX Startups ==== | ||
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| 44 | Required: | ||
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| 46 | Recommended: | ||
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| 48 | * | ||
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| 50 | ==== DALI Startups ==== |