DMX512-A is an EIA-485 based communications protocol that is most commonly used to control stage lighting and effects.

Developed by the Engineering Commission of USITT, the standard started in 1986, with subsequent revisions in 1990 leading to USITT DMX512/1990. In 1998 ESTA began a revision process to develop the standard as an ANSI standard, including a Public Review process. The revised Read more...