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Last modified by Scott Kohlmann on 2023/04/21 14:47
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edited by Alexander Mott
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1 -Accessing the XPanel
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1 -= Overview =
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3 -Prior to 2021, it has been possible to access the ShowRunner XPanel (a virtual touch panel interface) by connecting a laptop or computer to the lighting network and navigating to [[http:~~/~~/(ProcessorIpAddress)/Core3XPanel.html>>url:http://ProcessorIpAddress/Core3XPanel.html]] from a Flash-enabled Web browser (where "(ProcessorIpAddress)" is replaced with the processor's IP Address).
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5 -After December 2020, Flash will no longer function, meaning that it will no longer be possible to access the XPanel in this way. (Note, [[ShowRunner Reports and Management>>path:/get/SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2%20User%20Guide%20%26%20Wiki/User%20Guide/?sheet=CKEditor.ResourceDispatcher&outputSyntax=plain&language=en&type=doc&reference=SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2+User+Guide+%26+Wiki.Reports.WebHome&typed=true]] will still be available.) Instead, the XPanel must be accessed using a .vtz file that corresponds to the version of ShowRunner currently running on the processor.
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7 -= Accessing the XPanel =
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9 -===== Download the XPanel Installer =====
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11 -In order to open the .vtz file and access the XPanel, it is necessary to use the Crestron XPanel Installer. The XPanel installer is available [[here>>url:https://files.chiefintegrations.com/s/KpaoRcXYQ7GsawA]] for either Mac or Windows.
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13 -===== Connect to the Lighting Network =====
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15 -As with accessing the XPanel through a Web browser, it is necessary to be connected to the lighting network. The method used and required IP settings for the computer will vary by location, however if it was possible to access the XPanel through a Web browser before, then it will be possible to access the XPanel using the .vtz file.
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17 -===== Acquire the .vtz File =====
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19 -If Chief Integrations does the on-site commissioning a job, we will provide a direct download link to the correct version of the .vtz file necessary to access the XPanel. Otherwise, it is necessary to extract the necessary .vtz file from the ShowRunner .puf file.
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21 -1. Log-in to the [[CI Customer Portal>>url:https://portal.chiefintegrations.com/]]
22 -1. Follow the link to the ShowRunner downloads page
23 -1. Download the version of ShowRunner that corresponds to the version running on the processor
24 -1*. Only the latest ShowRunner .puf is shown on this page. Older versions of ShowRunner are available in the Archives folder.
25 -1. Once downloaded, use a file archiver such as 7zip to open the CI_ShowRunner_v(X.XXX).puf file
26 -1. Once the .puf archive is opened, copy or extract the CI_ShowRunner_TSW-760.vtz file
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28 -===== Open the .vtz File =====
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30 -1. Open the CI_ShowRunner_TSW-760.vtz using the Crestron XPanel installer.
31 -1*. On Windows, this is accomplished by right-clicking the .vtz file, selecting "Open with...", and then selecting "CrestronXPanel installer.exe" from the list of programs.
32 -1. Once open, navigate to Options>Host Settings
33 -1. Under "Hostname/IP Address:" input the IP address for the lighting control processor
34 -1. Under "Port:" input 41794
35 -1. Under "IPID:" input 12
36 -1. Once these settings have been input, press Connect
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38 -If all of these steps have been followed correctly, the flashing "CNX Connection Disconnected" error will disappear and the XPanel will be functioning. The UI for this .vtz XPanel is the same as the Web UI and the UI on any TSW touch panels. See the Chief Integrations [[ShowRunner UI Guide (2.178)>>url:http://www.chiefintegrations.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Showrunner-UI-2.178.pdf]] for more information on how to use this interface.