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TSP Review: ANSI E1.15-2006 Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies

Time to get your reviewer hat on.  ESTA’s Technical Standards Program recently released ANSI E1.15-2006 (R201x), or better known as Entertainment Technology–Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies for Being Considered for Reaffirmation.

Here’s the scope of the document:

The standard sets minimum specifications for the assembly and use of variable and fixed-height luminaire support devices, commonly referred to as “boom and base assemblies.” This standard does not apply to towers, ground-support structures, or other devices that use winches or other lifting mechanisms, and does not apply to aluminum tripod or other similar lightweight stands, or stands with castered bases.

The public review of the document is up till January 4, 2011.  Head over the the TSP document center and help out the industry.

ESTA TSP: Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Luminaires Up For Review

ESTA’s TSP has another document up for public review.  This time it is the Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Luminaires, or document BSR E1.32 – 201x.

This document provides guidance in the inspection of stage and studio luminaires used in the entertainment industry to evaluate their safety and any needed maintenance. The information contained in this document is intended to supplement the information contained in manufacturers’ maintenance instructions.

You have until October 26, 2010 to download, read and write comments about the document.  Make sure to have your comments back to the TSP before that date.

ESTA Releases Two Control Protocol Draft Standards for Review

At the end of January, ESTA announced the release of two Control Protocol Draft Standards for Public Review.  As with any draft standards put out for public review from ESTA.  People that have interest or knowledge of the specific standards are highly encouraged to read and comment on the drafts before they are no longer available for public review.

Here are the two Control Protocols  up for review:

BSR E1.30-1-20xx, EPI 23. Device Identification Subdevice

This document is part of BSR E1.30, Application level equipment interoperability for control of commonly encountered entertainment technology devices using ANSI E1.17. It specifies a templated device for device identification as typically used for remote hardware and software devices.

BSR E1.20 – 201x, Entertainment Technology — Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512

The existing E1.20 – 2006, Entertainment Technology–Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512, is being revised to correct errors in the published document and to add a new message enhance functionality. ANSI E1.20 is an extension to USITT DMX512 and ANSI E1.11 that allows for bi-directional communication on the primary data link for lighting control.

Both of these standards will be up for public review and commenting till March 30, 2010.  You can download the documents and review forms for the ESTA Technical Standards Program website at www.esta.org/tsp.

Two Rigging Draft Standards Up for Review from ESTA

ESTA TSP LogoLooks like ESTA has just announced the release of two drafts of rigging standards for review to the industry. If you have any interest or knowledge of rigging, you are encouraged to provide your valuable input into the drafts.

With any review of draft standards, there is a limited time that the public are allowed to review and comment on the standards.  These two particular draft end review on February 15, 2010.

Here is more about the two drafts that are up for review:

BSR E1.6-2–201x, Entertainment Technology — Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Serially Manufactured Electric Chain Hoists for the Entertainment Industry

BSR E1.6-1–201x, Entertainment Technology – Powered Hoist Systems

You can download and review these documents at the Technical Standards Program page found on the ESTA web site, www.esta.org.

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ESTA Puts BSR E1.28, Followspot Position Standards Up for Public Review

ESTA_TSP-LOGOLate last week, ESTA put the BSR E1.28 document on Followspot Positions up for Public Review and commenting on the TSP or Technical Standards Program website.  Members and industry professionals are encouraged to download, read and review the document and submit any additions or changes they feel the standard might benefit from.

If you do have anything to add or comment on the document, you must fill out a response form before the public review date of December 29, 2009.

The Scope of the Followspot Position document:

The E1.28 document offers guidance on the planning of permanent followspot positions. It is a guidance document, not a mandatory compliance document. The document offers recommendations on the locations of the followspot positions within the venue, the power likely to be needed, the waste heat generated, the amount of space likely to be needed, and the fall protection and egress issues to be considered for the operators’ safety, among other things.

You can download the document from the ESTA  TSP website, www.esta.org/tsp,  to review and submit your comments.

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