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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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3 ==== Area Features ====
4
5 * Lighting Loads
6 * Scene recall
7 * Master raise/lower
8 * User configurable scene name, fade time, and load include by scene
9 * Individual scenes may be locked to prevent changing their settings
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
13 * Configurable Load Grouping for load consolidation including linked/group area loads
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
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
34 * Organized in a node tree with multiple depths
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 on 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
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
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
91 ==== Scheduling Features ====
92
93 * Algorithm based scheduling engine ensures predictable operation year after year with no need to specifically specify each day
94 * Area and/or Tag based schedules
95 * Individual global events or grouped events
96 * showrunner™ HUB UI Features
97 ** Day/Week/Month/Time Grid views display all events calculated by the scheduler engine
98 ** Tree based event/event groups
99 ** View Built-In Calendars and Groups
100 ** Create/Edit/Delete Custom Calendars and Groups
101 * Execute last event on startup (configurable) to bring system in to correct state
102 * Configurable Actions
103 ** Scene w/ option to override fade time
104 ** Change Keypad State (Enable/Disable/Disable Off)
105 ** Change Occupancy Mode (Occupancy/Vacancy/Disable/Last/Use Hardware)
106 ** Switch between Normal and After Hours (for Timeout)
107 ** Change CCT Mode (Auto/Manual)
108 ** Assign Manual CCT
109 ** Extend Occupancy Timeout setting
110 ** Change Scenes Recalled by Occupied/Vacant/On/Off
111 ** Shade Command (Open/Close)
112 ** Plug Load Mode (Off/On/Auto)
113 * Copy Actions from Area to Area
114 * AM, PM, and Relative to Astronomical (Sunrise/Sunset) Time References
115 * Event Verification by Date in real-time with month calendar view and event description
116 * Require a scene to be active before recalling the scheduled scene (optional)
117 * Advanced Scheduling Feature (Licensed)
118 ** Event Include and/or Exclude by Calendar(s) and/or Calendar Group(s)
119 ** Calendar Groups consist of one or more Calendars
120 ** Calendars can be based on a Date Range or Date Pattern
121 ** Calendar Properties:
122 *** Date Range:
123 **** Start and End Dates
124 **** Specific Dates selected using Date Picker
125 **** Recur Annually Option
126 *** Date Pattern:
127 **** Year - Restrict to specific year or none
128 **** Month - Restrict to specific Month(s) or none
129 **** Week - Restrict to specific Week of the month or none
130 **** Week Day - Restrict to specific day of the week or none
131 **** Day - Restrict to a specific day of the month or none
132 **** Optional: Offset - Offset date based on restrictions
133 **** Optional: Calculate Observed Weekday Date Before, After, or BeforeOrAfter
134 *** Enable/Disable
135 ** Pre-loaded with US Federal and common non-Federal US Holidays
136 ** Support for additional algorithms available upon request
137
138 ==== Circadian Rhythm/Dynamic White ====
139
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. Additional support via APIs
155
156 ==== Supported Hardware Features ====
157
158 Virtually the entire Crestron lighting product line is supported along with several 3rd party products
159
160 * Common Settings to all devices
161 ** Contractor Label
162 ** Name
163 ** GlobalId
164 ** UniqueId (GUID)
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
169 * Keypads
170 ** Support for common fixed configurations, user assignable at runtime. Includes all standard Crestron SpecsBuilder types.
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
180 ** User configurable area to control
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
188 * Keyswitch/Contact Closure Inputs
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
197 * Occupancy Sensors:
198 ** Occupancy configuration for CN and ZUMLINK occupancy sensors
199 ** ​3rd Party and Non-System occupancy sensor support
200 ** Occupancy/Vacancy/Disabled/Use Hardware Logic modes, user configurable
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 (open office 600sqft)
203 ** User configurable assignment of sensor to area(s) and load(s)
204 ** Occupancy sensors may feed data to multiple areas and loads
205 ** Last occupied and vacant times recorded
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
212 * Partition sensors
213 ** Support for divisible areas
214 ** GLS-PART-CN with adjustable sensitivity
215 ** 3rd party sensor support via hardware inputs
216 ** User configurable Auto (use sensor) with manual override for Combined and Divided
217 ** Filtering to ignore noisy partition sensors
218 ** Change count and last change recorded help troubleshoot
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
232
233 ==== Energy Efficiency ====
234
235 * Demand Response/Load Shedding
236 ** Automatic via sensor input
237 ** Manually via user input
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
254 * API using AWSv4 scheme for authentication per request for maximum security
255
256 ==== System Features ====
257
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
262 * Extensive console command interface (CLI)
263
264 Event Log / Auditing
265
266 * Central logging mechanism
267 * Messages time stamped
268 * CSV format
269 * Multiple logging levels: Critical, Error, Warning, Information, Debug, Trace
270 * Filter by logging level
271 * Filter by source object
272 * Filter by GlobalId
273 * Trace option allows tracking the triggering event through execution
274 * Thread option allows tracking of the thread executing
275 * Logging to console
276 * Logging to file
277 * Logging to remote syslog (via processor)
278 * Heartbeat option with configurable interval
279 * Debugging writes to the event log
280 * Global Enable flag
281
282 ==== Extensibility ====
283
284 * Actions
285 ** Logic objects exist on showrunner™ objects
286 ** Functionality can be triggered via APIs
287 ** Used for defining the behaviors of global actions, custom keypads, and numerous other logic operations within showrunner™
288 * Extensions
289 ** Extension model allows customization and additional functionality to be added to the showrunner™ ecosystem
290 ** [[Supported functions>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Integrations Guide.Integration Options.Extensions.WebHome]]
291 * Global Actions
292 ** Allow minimal or input triggered operations against the system
293 ** Can be custom programmed at runtime
294
295 ==== User Interfaces ====
296
297 * showrunner™ HUB
298 ** Web based
299 ** Runs directly on the processor or VC-4 instance
300 ** HTTPS required
301 ** Can be run in kiosk mode on a touchscreen PC for the full touchscreen experience
302 ** Node Tree
303 *** Organize areas in logical locations based on physical topology
304 *** Searchable, only shows matching areas
305 ** Floorplans
306 *** Assigned to a node, multiple floor plans are supported
307 *** Pinch zoom/touch pan
308 *** User provided floorplan
309 *** Draw directly on floorplan for areas and objects
310 **** Areas
311 **** Loads
312 **** Partitions
313 **** Occupancy Sensors
314 **** Keypads
315 **** Photocells
316 *** Crestron product line icons area available to match the installed sensor
317 *** Interactive control screens depending on clicked object
318 *** Multiple different views help visualize data
319 **** Area View - Shows areas with user selected colors
320 **** Tags View - Shows areas based on their assigned tag
321 **** Occupancy View - Shows areas based on their current occupancy status and how recently that status changed
322 **** Intensity View - Shows areas shaded based on the current overall light intensity
323 **** Energy View - Shows areas shaded based on the areas current energy efficiency from efficient to inefficient
324 *** Automatic navigation to area when selected from the node tree
325 *** Fullscreen view
326 ** Schedule
327 *** See [[Scheduling Features>>doc:||anchor="Scheduling Features"]] for more info
328 ** Reports
329 *** Interactive data
330 **** Area Loads
331 **** Area Scenes
332 **** Areas
333 **** Cresnet (Query)
334 **** Device Status
335 **** Events
336 **** Keypads
337 ** Setup
338 *** Device Diagnostic - Show Diagnostic data from supported devices
339 *** Hardware Management - Tree view of Ethernet, Cresnet, and RF topologies
340 *** File Management - Manage config, license, currently active config, and backup/restore operations
341 *** Global Actions - Add/Delete/Configure
342 *** Integrations - Manage integrations with other showrunner™ systems
343 *** Keypad Configuration - Configure keypads
344 *** Maps - Add floorplan images
345 *** Network - DHCP Server (for processors without routers only)
346 *** System Settings - Manage various system settings
347 *** Tags - Manage tags and association of tags with areas
348 *** User Management - Manage users/groups/API users
349 * Crestron TS/TSWs and Crestron App (iPad/iPhone/Android)
350
351 === Integrations ===
352
353 * AV Integration protocol via serial port
354 * BACNnet Support for integration of Areas, Loads (Licensed Feature, both showrunner and Crestron)
355 ** Global
356 *** Override
357 *** Demand Response
358 *** Device Offline Count
359 *** Alarm
360 *** System Normal/After Hours
361 ** Area Specific
362 *** showrunner™ Mode
363 **** Occupancy Status
364 **** Occupancy Enable
365 **** Scenes
366 **** Loads
367 **** Photocell Level
368 **** Overall Intensity
369 **** Power (watts)
370 *** Zum Hub Emulation Mode
371 **** Online
372 **** On
373 **** Scenes
374 **** Occupied
375 **** Occupancy Sensor Enable
376 * Crestron Fusion (Licensed Feature)
377 ** Scenes, Recall and Save
378 ** Load Control
379 ** Occupancy Status
380 ** Photocell
381 * E-DMX Receiver
382 ** SACN and/or Art-Net
383 ** Enable/Disable control for loads using e-DMX channel value
384 ** Map DMX to showrunner loads
385 * EISC Export for AV Integration, dynamic creation from the UI (3-series, classic, EISC Client, EISC Server, VC-4 Client)
386 ** Configurable IP address and IP-ID, change at runtime
387 ** Configurable rooms to export, change at runtime
388 ** Changes generate new RSD file at runtime that may be provided to the AV programmer
389 * HTTP REST API w/ Authorization
390 * Lightweight API provides real-time control/feedback of hardware using CoAP
391 * TCP Interface using simple ASCII commands, subscriptions supported
392 * UDP Receiver using simple ASCII commands
393 * Zum Floor Hub Support for integration, Export showrunner™ areas to the Floor Hub (Licensed Feature)
394 * Remote hardware support from neighbor ShowRunner System:
395 ** ​Allows a central ShowRunner system to integrate edge processors
396 ** AV Serial Interface
397 ** Loads
398 ** Controllers
399 ** Keypad
400 ** Keyswitches
401 ** Occupancy Sensor (including setup for Cresnet sensors)
402 ** Partition Sensors (including setup for Cresnet sensors)
403 ** Photocells
404
405 === Reporting ===
406
407 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.
408
409 * Area Load Schedule - Load schedule by Area
410 * Area Scene Schedule - Scene settings by Area
411 * Area - Areas defined
412 * Cresnet Discovery - Performs an auto-discovery on every attached Cresnet bus and returns the results in a table.  Duplicates are identified.
413 * Device Status - Provides Cresnet, Ethernet, and Device online status and associated devices.  Cresnet devices include Serial Number [TSID] and version #.
414 * Event Schedule - Provides configured lat/lon, timezone, sunrise and sunset for current date, scheduled events with associated actions, and Calendars (Advanced Calendaring)
415 * Keypad Schedule - Provides a list of keypads with Model, Name, Type, Connection Details, Enabled Status, Online Status, settings, and custom actions (if defined)
416 * Load Schedule - Provides a list of loads per module per panel with connection information and settings.  Report is grouped by panel and module.
417 * Panel Schedule - Provides a list of lighting modules by panel with module type, label, and connection information.