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 job additional software or tools may be required.
"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.
All Startups
Required:
- Windows Laptop (Windows 10 recommended)
- Crestron Toolbox (be sure to update to the latest version)
- Web Browser (Chrome or Firefox)
- Text Editor (Notepad++ or VS Code recommended)
- Cables
- Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable with any necessary adapters to connect to your laptop
- Multiple cables and multiple lengths recommended
- USB-A to USB-B cable
- 15' + cable recommended for jobs with GLPACs
- USB-A to Mini-B cable
- USB-A to Micro-B cable
- Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable with any necessary adapters to connect to your laptop
- Remotes
- GLS-REMOTE-ODT/OIR (for jobs with Crestron occupancy sensors)
- GLPPA-REMOTE-PROG (for jobs with GLPPs)
- RC3 Service Remote or Smart Remote (for jobs with Steinel occupancy sensors)
Recommended:
- Dedicated hotspot for Internet access on-site
- Chief Integrations Remote Help Tool (download from http://help.chiefintegrations.com/; requires internet access on-site to use)
Optional:
- 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)
- 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)
Zūm Wired Startups
Required:
- Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
- Android 5.0 or newer mobile device with the Crestron Zūm app installed
Recommended:
- Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
- Router or DHCP server software (required if the built-in SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server is not going to be used)
DMX Startups
Required:
- Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
- Pharos Designer 2 (for jobs using Pharos LPC)
- Enttec NMU (for jobs using Enttec controllers)
Recommended:
- Everything listed under "All Startups", plus:
- DMX Tester (such as a Swisson XMT-120A)
- XLR adapters (3-pin male/female, 5-pin male/female, RJ-45, etc.)
DALI Startups
Required:
Recommended: