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Mark Kohlmann 5.1 1 showrunner™ has a large number of features focused on the needs of the commercial lighting and hospitality markets and is adaptable to the residential market.  Hardware support is extensive and growing all the time.
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Mark Kohlmann 4.2 3 ==== Area Features ====
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Mark Kohlmann 4.2 5 * Lighting Loads
6 * Scene recall
7 * Master raise/lower
8 * User configurable scene name, fade time, and load include by scene
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 9 * Individual scenes may be locked to prevent changing their settings
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 10 * Individual load control within an area
11 * Select area from touchpanel, areas can be restricted by panel
12 * RGB controls for applicable fixtures, saved per scene
Mark Kohlmann 2.1 13 * Configurable Load Grouping for load consolidation including linked/group area loads
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 14 * Dynamic White/Circadian Rhythm CCT Control
15 ** CCT Control per area for applicable fixtures
16 ** Global schedule for CCT, astronomical and/or fixed schedules
17 ** Manual CCT override per area
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 18 * Demand Response with ability to exclude area from Demand Response event
19 * Configurable load grouping allows aggregation of loads to a single slider per group, can include linked areas
20 * HVAC Control
21 * Shades
22 * Occupancy Features
23 ** Occupancy Modes
24 *** Occupancy
25 *** Vacancy
26 *** Disabled
27 *** Use Hardware Logic (if supported by edge controller)
28 ** Extend occupancy timeout by user specified seconds, can be scheduled
29 ** Configurable occupied and vacant scenes, scheduled
30 ** Configurable grace occupancy support without needing support in hardware
31 * After Hours support for automatic shutoff after configurable timeout w/ alerting
32 * Parent Area feature allows one area to trickle down scene recall and raise/lower (if enabled)
33 * Last Scene Recall timestamp and triggering action recorded
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 34 * Organized in a node tree with multiple depths
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 35
36 ==== Load Features ====
37
38 * Dynamically assigned/unassigned at runtime to areas
39 * Supported load types
40 ** Single Channel
41 ** Dynamic White/CCT
42 *** Warm/Cool
43 *** Intensity/CCT
44 *** DALI Type 8
45 *** Pharos Dynamic White
46 ** RGB/W/A
47 *** Color Picker
48 *** W/A channels can be controlled individually or mixed (Pharos)
49 * Supported load behaviors
50 ** Dimmable
51 ** Switched
52 ** Plug Load
53 * Dimming Curves
54 ** Unaffected
55 ** Linear
56 ** Linear No Zero Pass (support for EM lights that are not allowed to turn off i.e. Chicago 10%)
57 ** Logarithmic
58 ** Non Dim
59 ** S Curve
60 ** Soft Linear
61 ** Square
62 ** Always On
63 ** Inverse Log
64 ** Custom based on input output ranges
65 * Min/Mix Trim, performed in hardware if supported
66 * Override Level, performed in hardware if supported
67 * Unoccupied Level
68 * Demand Response Level
69 * Enable/Disable/Override states
70 * Option to ignore long fade times if the loads is off
71 * Option recall last level
72 * Individual daylight harvesting settings, enabled/disabled by scene
73 ** Open/closed loop
74 ** Min/Max levels
75 ** Sensitivity
76 ** Fade time
77 * Loads may track other loads
78 * Remap channels for unusual fixture channel mappings
79 * Raise/lower, performed with software fade engine if not supported by hardware
80 * Dynamic White/Circadian Rhythm CCT
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 81 ** Custom CCT curves per load or default algorithm
82 ** Min/Max CCT per load
83 ** Support for Warm/Cool or Intensity/CCT fixture types
84 ** Configurable automatic fixture shut off if outside CCT range
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 85 ** Crestron GLS-LCCT (SolarSync™) sensor integration for daylight tracking
86 * Load flashing for identification
87 * Verified timestamp option
88 * DALI (DIN-DALI-2/ZUMNET-JBOX-DALI Legacy mode)
89 ** Addressing/Grouping/Driver Replacement for DALI.  DALI groups are referenced by their controlled load simplifying addressing and replacement procedures.
90
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92 ==== Scheduling Features ====
93
94 * Algorithm based scheduling engine ensures predictable operation year after year with no need to specifically specify each day
95 * Area and/or Tag based schedules
96 * Individual global events or grouped events
97 * showrunner™ HUB UI Features
98 ** Day/Week/Month/Time Grid views display all events calculated by the scheduler engine
99 ** Tree based event/event groups
100 ** View Built-In Calendars and Groups
101 ** Create/Edit/Delete Custom Calendars and Groups
102 * Execute last event on startup (configurable) to bring system in to correct state
103 * Configurable Actions
104 ** Scene w/ option to override fade time
105 ** Change Keypad State (Enable/Disable/Disable Off)
106 ** Change Occupancy Mode (Occupancy/Vacancy/Disable/Last/Use Hardware)
107 ** Switch between Normal and After Hours (for Timeout)
108 ** Change CCT Mode (Auto/Manual)
109 ** Assign Manual CCT
110 ** Extend Occupancy Timeout setting
111 ** Change Scenes Recalled by Occupied/Vacant/On/Off
112 ** Shade Command (Open/Close)
113 ** Plug Load Mode (Off/On/Auto)
114 * Copy Actions from Area to Area
115 * AM, PM, and Relative to Astronomical (Sunrise/Sunset) Time References
116 * Event Verification by Date in real-time with month calendar view and event description
117 * Require a scene to be active before recalling the scheduled scene (optional)
118 * Advanced Scheduling Feature (Licensed)
119 ** Event Include and/or Exclude by Calendar(s) and/or Calendar Group(s)
120 ** Calendar Groups consist of one or more Calendars
121 ** Calendars can be based on a Date Range or Date Pattern
122 ** Calendar Properties:
123 *** Date Range:
124 **** Start and End Dates
125 **** Specific Dates selected using Date Picker
126 **** Recur Annually Option
127 *** Date Pattern:
128 **** Year - Restrict to specific year or none
129 **** Month - Restrict to specific Month(s) or none
130 **** Week - Restrict to specific Week of the month or none
131 **** Week Day - Restrict to specific day of the week or none
132 **** Day - Restrict to a specific day of the month or none
133 **** Optional: Offset - Offset date based on restrictions
134 **** Optional: Calculate Observed Weekday Date Before, After, or BeforeOrAfter
135 *** Enable/Disable
136 ** Pre-loaded with US Federal and common non-Federal US Holidays
137
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 138 ==== Circadian Rhythm/Dynamic White ====
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 139
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 140 * Global system CCT Level
141 * Override CCT per area by scene or manually
142 * Crestron GLS-LCCT (SolarSync™) sensor integration for daylight tracking
143 * Time period based
144 ** Time References for start and end of period
145 *** AM/PM
146 *** Relative to
147 **** Sunrise
148 **** Sunset
149 **** Solar Noon
150 ** Each time period can have the following setting for CCT
151 *** Static
152 *** Linear change over time
153 *** Sensor with configured CCT when sensor is out of range
154 * Supported with 0-10V, DMX, and DALI
155
156 ==== Supported Hardware Features ====
157
158 Virtually the entire Crestron lighting product line is supported along with several 3rd party products
159
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 160 * Common Settings to all devices
161 ** Contractor Label
162 ** Name
163 ** GlobalId
164 ** UniqueId (GUID)
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 165 * HVAC
166 ** Temperature control by area
167 ** Support for some Crestron Thermostats, more can be added as needed
168 ** Support for some 3rd party systems, more can be added as needed
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 169 * Keypads
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 170 ** Support for common fixed configurations, user assignable at runtime
171 ** Custom keypads with configurable actions per button at runtime
172 *** Graphic based programming using showrunner™ HUB UI
173 *** Master raise/lower button support allows assignment of currently selected load/shade/area/etc
174 *** Custom button layouts w/ labels to assist with generating engravings
175 ** Flexible Templating Engine
176 *** Create common keypad templates
177 *** Apply keypad templates to individual keypads
178 **** Remap hardware when template is applied
179 **** Optionally exclude specific hardware and/or buttons
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 180 ** User configurable area to control
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 181 ** Enable/Disable/Disable Off states
182 ** Prevent disable option
183 ** Flip raise/lower on common keypad types
184 ** Configurable hold time support, done in software if not supported by hardware
185 ** Configurable double tap time support if supported by hardware
186 ** Simulate keypads from showrunner™ HUB UI or console
187 ** Direct load mapping for some common keypads
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 188 * Keyswitch/Contact Closure Inputs
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 189 ** Supports all versiport and digital inputs
190 ** Maintained and Momentary supported
191 ** Feedback output supported
192 ** Functions
193 *** Override
194 *** Scene Recall for Active and Inactive States
195 *** Demand Response
196 *** Actions for Active and Inactive States
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 197 * Occupancy Sensors:
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 198 ** Occupancy configuration for CN and ZUMLINK occupancy sensors
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 199 ** ​3rd Party and Non-System occupancy sensor support
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 200 ** Occupancy/Vacancy/Disabled/Use Hardware Logic modes, user configurable
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 201 ** Configure scenes recalled by area for occupancy and vacancy states
202 ** Individual max unoccupied level by load for IECC 2018 C405.2.1.3 compliance
203 ** User configurable assignment of sensor to area(s) and load(s)
204 ** Occupancy sensors may feed data to multiple areas and loads
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 205 ** Last occupied and vacant times recorded
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 206 * Output Signal
207 ** Logic object capable of triggering additional logic
208 ** Can trigger physical outputs via versiports/IOs
209 ** Supports conditional logic
210 ** Independent actions for active/inactive states
211 ** Configurable delays for active/inactive execution
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 212 * Partition sensors
213 ** Support for divisible areas
214 ** GLS-PART-CN with adjustable sensitivity
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 215 ** 3rd party sensor support via hardware inputs
216 ** User configurable Auto, Combined, and Divided
217 ** Filtering to ignore noisy partition sensors
218 ** Change count and last change recorded
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 219 * Photocell
220 ** Supports Open Loop, Closed Loop, Exterior, and LCCT (as SolarSync™ and exterior)
221 ** Configurable coefficient
222 ** Configurable thresholds
223 ** Assignable to individual loads for daylight harvesting
224 * Serial Interface
225 ** RS-232/422/484
226 ** Configurable Baud Rate and Com settings
227 ** Simple ASCII API for controlling/montioring
228 ** Areas/Loads/Occupancy/Partition/Shades supported
229 * Shades
230 ** Support for Crestron shades/drapes
231 ** Support for many 3rd party shade and drape systems
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 232
233 ==== Energy Efficiency ====
234
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 235 * Demand Response/Load Shedding
236 ** Automatic via sensor input
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 237 ** Manually via user input
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 238 * Calculated or Measured Power (Watts)
239 * Energy Efficiency visualization on floorplan
240
241 ==== Security ====
242
243 * Touchscreens: Global User and Technician Passcodes, user configurable.
244 * showrunner™ HUB
245 ** Role Based permissions by Group
246 ** Granular Create, Edit, View, Delete, and Execute permissions by Role
247 ** Users and API Users assignable to groups
248 ** Restrict Group by area and tag
249 ** HTTPS enforced
250 ** Auto session timeout
251 ** Login via username/password or PIN code
252 ** Support for Processor or internal user database
253 ** Best practices for password handling
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 254 * API using AWSv4 scheme for authentication per request for maximum security
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 255
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 256 ==== System Features ====
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 257
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 258 * User configurable time zone, location, and current time
259 * Addressing and Verification of Cresnet devices by serial number
260 * Cresnet Device Serial Number capture
261 * Configurable Global Actions with touchpanel trigger
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 262 * Extensive console command interface (CLI)
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265 ==== Extensibility ====
266
267 * Actions
268 ** Logic objects exist on showrunner™ objects
269 ** Functionality can be triggered via APIs
270 ** Used for defining the behaviors of global actions, custom keypads, and numerous other logic operations within showrunner™
271 * Extensions
272 ** Extension model allows customization and additional functionality to be added to the showrunner™ ecosystem
273 ** [[Supported functions>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Integrations Guide.Integration Options.Extensions.WebHome]]
274 * Global Actions
275 ** Allow minimal or input triggered operations against the system
276 ** Can be custom programmed at runtime
277
278 ==== User Interfaces ====
279
280 * showrunner™ HUB
281 ** Web based
282 ** Runs directly on the processor or VC-4 instance
283 ** HTTPS required
284 ** Can be run in kiosk mode on a touchscreen PC for the full touchscreen experience
285 ** Node Tree
286 *** Organize areas in logical locations based on physical topology
287 *** Searchable, only shows matching areas
288 ** Floorplans
289 *** Assigned to a node, multiple floor plans are supported
290 *** Pinch zoom/touch pan
291 *** User provided floorplan
292 *** Draw directly on floorplan for areas and objects
293 **** Areas
294 **** Loads
295 **** Partitions
296 **** Occupancy Sensors
297 **** Keypads
298 **** Photocells
299 *** Crestron product line icons area available to match the installed sensor
300 *** Interactive control screens depending on clicked object
301 *** Multiple different views help visualize data
302 **** Area View - Shows areas with user selected colors
303 **** Tags View - Shows areas based on their assigned tag
304 **** Occupancy View - Shows areas based on their current occupancy status and how recently that status changed
305 **** Intensity View - Shows areas shaded based on the current overall light intensity
306 **** Energy View - Shows areas shaded based on the areas current energy efficiency from efficient to inefficient
307 *** Automatic navigation to area when selected from the node tree
308 *** Fullscreen view
309 ** Schedule
310 *** See [[Scheduling Features>>doc:||anchor="Scheduling Features"]] for more info
311 ** Reports
312 *** Interactive data
313 **** Area Loads
314 **** Area Scenes
315 **** Areas
316 **** Cresnet (Query)
317 **** Device Status
318 **** Events
319 **** Keypads
320 ** Setup
321 *** Device Diagnostic - Show Diagnostic data from supported devices
322 *** Hardware Management - Tree view of Ethernet, Cresnet, and RF topologies
323 *** File Management - Manage config, license, currently active config, and backup/restore operations
324 *** Global Actions - Add/Delete/Configure
325 *** Integrations - Manage integrations with other showrunner™ systems
326 *** Keypad Configuration - Configure keypads
327 *** Maps - Add floorplan images
328 *** Network - DHCP Server (for processors without routers only)
329 *** System Settings - Manage various system settings
330 *** Tags - Manage tags and association of tags with areas
331 *** User Management - Manage users/groups/API users
332 * Crestron TS/TSWs and Crestron App (iPad/iPhone/Android)
333
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 334 === Integrations ===
335
336 * AV Integration protocol via serial port
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 337 * BACNnet Support for integration of Areas, Loads (Licensed Feature, both showrunner and Crestron)
338 ** Global
339 *** Override
340 *** Demand Response
341 *** Device Offline Count
342 *** Alarm
343 *** System Normal/After Hours
344 ** Area Specific
345 *** showrunner™ Mode
346 **** Occupancy Status
347 **** Occupancy Enable
348 **** Scenes
349 **** Loads
350 **** Photocell Level
351 **** Overall Intensity
352 **** Power (watts)
353 *** Zum Hub Emulation Mode
354 **** Online
355 **** On
356 **** Scenes
357 **** Occupied
358 **** Occupancy Sensor Enable
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 359 * Crestron Fusion (Licensed Feature)
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 360 ** Scenes, Recall and Save
361 ** Load Control
362 ** Occupancy Status
363 ** Photocell
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 364 * E-DMX Receiver
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 365 ** SACN and/or Art-Net
366 ** Enable/Disable control for loads using e-DMX channel value
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 367 ** Map DMX to showrunner loads
368 * EISC Export for AV Integration, dynamic creation from the UI (3-series, classic, EISC Client, EISC Server, VC-4 Client)
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 369 ** Configurable IP address and IP-ID, change at runtime
370 ** Configurable rooms to export, change at runtime
371 ** Changes generate new RSD file at runtime that may be provided to the AV programmer
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 372 * HTTP REST API w/ Authorization
373 * Lightweight API provides real-time control/feedback of hardware using CoAP
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 374 * TCP Interface using simple ASCII commands, subscriptions supported
375 * UDP Receiver using simple ASCII commands
Mark Kohlmann 4.2 376 * Zum Floor Hub Support for integration, Export showrunner™ areas to the Floor Hub (Licensed Feature)
Mark Kohlmann 5.1 377 * Remote hardware support from neighbor ShowRunner System:
378 ** ​Allows a central ShowRunner system to integrate edge processors
379 ** AV Serial Interface
380 ** Loads
381 ** Controllers
382 ** Keypad
383 ** Keyswitches
384 ** Occupancy Sensor (including setup for Cresnet sensors)
385 ** Partition Sensors (including setup for Cresnet sensors)
386 ** Photocells
Mark Kohlmann 1.1 387
388 === Reporting ===
389
390 ShowRunner provides a website via the processor's internal webserver with the following reports.  All data is live at the time of the generation of the report.
391
392 * Area Load Schedule - Load schedule by Area
393 * Area Scene Schedule - Scene settings by Area
394 * Area - Areas defined
395 * Cresnet Discovery - Performs an auto-discovery on every attached Cresnet bus and returns the results in a table.  Duplicates are identified.
396 * Device Status - Provides Cresnet, Ethernet, and Device online status and associated devices.  Cresnet devices include Serial Number [TSID] and version #.
397 * Event Schedule - Provides configured lat/lon, timezone, sunrise and sunset for current date, scheduled events with associated actions, and Calendars (Advanced Calendaring)
398 * Keypad Schedule - Provides a list of keypads with Model, Name, Type, Connection Details, Enabled Status, Online Status, settings, and custom actions (if defined)
399 * Load Schedule - Provides a list of loads per module per panel with connection information and settings.  Report is grouped by panel and module.
400 * Panel Schedule - Provides a list of lighting modules by panel with module type, label, and connection information.