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USITT and ESTA
Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines


Partial listing of USITT Standards and Guidelines under the purview of the USITT Standards Committee:

AMX192 Analog Multiplex Data

Transmission Standard for Dimmers and Controllers* 
    Issued in 1986,

    Revised in 1987

ASCII Text Representation for Lighting Console Data Version 3.0
(Free Download)
    Issued in 1992
Wire Rope Terminations
(Free Download)
    Section 1 - Swage Fittings Issued November 1995
    Section 2 - Wire Rope Clips Issued November 1994
RP-1, Contact Function Assignments for Multi-Circuit Circular Pin Connectors Used for Distribution of Multiple Lighting Circuits (Free Download)
    Issued in 1999
MIDI Show Control
Developed with the USITT Sound Commission and adopted in 1991. This is one part of the MIDI 1.0 Specification, and is known as MSC 1.1 (an extension of the original MSC 1.0).

The MIDI 1.0 Specification can be ordered from the MIDI Manufacturers Association

USITT Guideline for a Standard Technical Information Package
(Free Download
    Issued in 1996

ANSI E1.11-2004 - USITT DMX512-A - an update to USITT DMX512/1990. See the DMX512 page. Note - USITT DMX512/1990* can still be ordered from the USITT Online Store.

Graphic Standards as developed by the Education Commission of USITT
(Free Download)
    Issued in 1992
RP-2, Recommended Practice for Theatrical Lighting Design Graphics
RP-2 is intended to establish a standardized language among lighting designers and anyone else who needs to understand or execute a lighting design.
(Free Download)
    Issued in 2006
S3-1997,Standard for Stage Pin Connectors - USITT S3-1997 served as the basis for ANSI E1.24 which modifies, expands on, and supercedes this document.
(Free Download)
    Issued in 1997

* AMX192 & DMX512 are sold together along with the Recommended Practice for DMX512 by Adam Bennette (Recommended Practice for DMX512 may be purchased separately).    
   
ESTA Standards, Recommended Practices, and other publications, including:    

Wire Rope Ladders
ANSI E1.1-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders (this document supercedes E1.1-1999)
Aluminum Truss & Towers
ANSI E1.2-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers (this document supercedes E1.2-2000)
Loudspeaker Suspension
ANSI E1.8-2005, Entertainment Technology -- Loudspeaker Enclosures Intended for Overhead Suspension—Classification, Manufacture and Structural Testing.
Fog and Smoke
Introduction to Modern Atmospheric Effects, 4th Edition
Photometrics
ANSI E1.9-2007, Entertainment Technology -- Reporting Photometric Performance Data for Luminaires Used in Entertainment Lighting (this document supercedes E1.9-2001)
Fog and Smoke
ANSI E1.5-2003, Entertainment Technology -- Theatrical Fog Made With Aqueous Solutions of Di- And Trihydric Alcohols
    (Free Download)
Photometrics
ANSI E1.25-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Recommended Basic Conditions for Measuring the Photometric Output of Stage and Studio Luminaires by Measuring Illumination Levels Produced on a Planar Surface
Fog and Smoke
ANSI E1.14-2007, Entertainment Technology -- Recommendations for Inclusions in Fog Equipment Manuals (this document is a reaffirmation of E1.14-2001)
    (Free Download)
Photometrics
ANSI E1.35-2007, Entertainment Technology -- Standard for Lens Quality Measurements for Pattern Projecting Luminaires Intended for Entertainment Use
Fog and Smoke
ANSI E1.23-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Design and Execution of Theatrical Fog Effects
Photometrics
ANSI E1.36-2007, Entertainment Technology -- Model Procedure for Permitting the Use of Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps and Stage and Studio Luminaires in Vendor Exhibit Booths in Convention and Trade Show Exhibition Halls
Rigging
ANSI E1.15-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Manufacture, Assembly, and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies
Rigging
ANSI E1.21-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Temporary Ground-Supported Overhead Structures Used to Cover the Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events
Film & TV
Camera Crane Operator's Handbook
Floors
ANSI E1.26-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Recommended Testing Methods and Values for Shock Absorption of Floors Used in Live Performance Venues
Studio Luminaires (Electrical Power)
ANSI E1.16-2002, Entertainment Technology -- Configuration Standard for Metal-Halide Ballast Power Cables (reaffirmed November 2007)
    (Free Download)
Control Protocols
ANSI E1.3-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Lighting Control Systems - 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification (a re-affirmation of E1.3-2001)

Electrical Power 

ANSI E1.24-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors. This is a revision of USITT S3-1997 - Standard for Stage Pin Connectors.

Control Protocols
Application Guide for E1.3, Entertainment
Technology -- Lighting Control Systems -- 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification
     (Free Download)
Control Protocols
ANSI E1.17-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Multipurpose Network Control Protocol Suite. This protocol suite, which is also known as the Architecture for Control Networks (ACN), is designed to provide interoperability between diverse equipment operating on networks that support UDP/IP and related protocols.
Control Protocols
ANSI E1.11-2004 - Entertainment Technology -- USITT DMX512-A -- an update to USITT DMX512/1990. See the DMX512 page.
Control Protocols
A Listing of DMX512 Alternate START Codes
Control Protocols
ANSI E1.20-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512.

Control Protocols
ANSI E1.27-1-2006, Entertainment Technology -- Standard for Portable Control Cables for Use with USITT DMX512/1990 and E1.11 (DMX512-A) Products.


Ethernet Cabling Systems in Entertainment Lighting

Recommended Practice for Ethernet Cabling Systems in

  Entertainment Lighting Applications

Supplement to the Recommended Practice for Ethernet Systems in

  Entertainment Lighting Applications

Public Service Information (visit the Technical Standards Program section of ESTA's website for more information).

  DMX512 Over Category 5 Cable

  Fog Bibliographic Resources and CIH Reports













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