--- title: et cetera... a blog of bright ideas from ETC | Steve Terry description: Steve is currently the Director of Standards & Industry Relations at ETC. From 2004-2017 he was ETC’s VP of Research & Development where is led the group that is responsible for global new product development. Steve has had a long history of work in codes and standards. His 15 minutes of fame occurred when he chaired the USITT committee that created the internationally-accepted DMX512 standard in 1986. image: https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Icons%20-%20Design%20Elements/ETC_4c-1.png --- - [ETCCONNECT](https://etcconnect.com/) - [ABOUT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/about) - [AUTHORS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/blog-authors) - [CONTACT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/contact) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronic-theatre-controls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCVideoLibrary) [![EtCetera\_319x104](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EtCetera_319x104.png?width=319&height=104&name=EtCetera_319x104.png "EtCetera_319x104")](https://blog.etcconnect.com) [![ETC Blog](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EtCetera_319x104.png?width=319&height=104&name=EtCetera_319x104.png "ETC Blog")](https://blog.etcconnect.com) - [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) - [ETC CULTURE](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) - [GEAR](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/gear) - [LEARN](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/learn) - [ODDS & ENDS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/odds-ends) - [BRIGHT IDEAS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/bright-ideas) Search ## [![blog-header](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-header.png?width=476&height=155&name=blog-header.png "blog-header")](https://www.etcconnect.com) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronic-theatre-controls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCVideoLibrary) [✕](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry#gwen-offcanvas-primary) - [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) - [ETC CULTURE](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) - [GEAR](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/gear) - [LEARN](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/learn) - [ODDS & ENDS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/odds-ends) - [BRIGHT IDEAS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/bright-ideas) ![Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Steve-Terry.png?width=200&name=Steve-Terry.png) # Steve Terry Steve is currently the Director of Standards & Industry Relations at ETC. From 2004-2017 he was ETC’s VP of Research & Development where is led the group that is responsible for global new product development. Steve has had a long history of work in codes and standards. His 15 minutes of fame occurred when he chaired the USITT committee that created the internationally-accepted DMX512 standard in 1986. [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ColorSource-PAR_silver-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2017/11/what-is-a-directly-controlled-luminaire-and-why-should-i-care) [Lighting fixtures](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/lighting-fixtures) ### [What is a Directly Controlled Emergency Luminaire, and why should I care?](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2017/11/what-is-a-directly-controlled-luminaire-and-why-should-i-care) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 17-Apr-2023 Recent changes in the 2023 US National Electrical Code and UL standards have significantly changed the rules for emergency lighting in the US. We explore those changes in this blog. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2017/11/what-is-a-directly-controlled-luminaire-and-why-should-i-care) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SC1008_Photo-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/10/why-are-fuses-required-with-a-branch-circuit-emergency-lighting-transfer-switch-bcelts) [Switching](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/switching) ### [Why are fuses required with a BCELTS?](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/10/why-are-fuses-required-with-a-branch-circuit-emergency-lighting-transfer-switch-bcelts) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 25-Oct-2019  In North America, emergency transfer switches, including the new Branch Circuit Emergency Lighting Transfer Switch (BCELTS), have tough testing and short circuit current requirements for a reason. Here’s what you need to know about the major difference between [ETC’s SC1008 BCELTS](https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/Emergency-Lighting-Systems/Branch-Circuit-ELTS/Features.aspx) and other... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/10/why-are-fuses-required-with-a-branch-circuit-emergency-lighting-transfer-switch-bcelts) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3672-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/06/why-cant-i-use-a-125-250v-pin-connector-to-feed-a-208v-luminaire-in-north-america) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [Can I use a 125/250V connector for a 208V luminaire in North America?](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/06/why-cant-i-use-a-125-250v-pin-connector-to-feed-a-208v-luminaire-in-north-america) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 6-Jun-2019 The most common connector in the entertainment industry in North America may be the ubiquitous 20A stage pin connector. That connector has been around in one form or another for more than 60 years. Early in its history, it did not have a [Listing from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/01/decoding-the-secrets-of-product-listing-how-to-be-electrically-informed)... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/06/why-cant-i-use-a-125-250v-pin-connector-to-feed-a-208v-luminaire-in-north-america) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SanJoseConventionCenter_SanJoseCA_11072017_116-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/emergency-luminaires) [Emergency Lighting](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/emergency-lighting) ### [Can Emergency luminaires be cord-and-plug connected?](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/emergency-luminaires) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 7-Feb-2019 With the many recent changes to the US National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding emergency lighting, I am often asked whether an emergency luminaire is allowed to be cord-and-plug connected. The answer to this question, which will be revealed here, involves a careful reading of both the NEC and... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/emergency-luminaires) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Distro-2-750x500.png)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/05/electrical-diversity-revisited) [National Electrical Code](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/national-electrical-code) ### [Electrical diversity, revisited](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/05/electrical-diversity-revisited) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 15-May-2018 Electrical diversity is a requirement in most entertainment lighting systems, but one that is often well-hidden from users. This post will explore diversity requirements and what they mean to lighting users. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/05/electrical-diversity-revisited) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/UL-Listing_Recognized.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/03/product-listing-secrets-ul-listed-vs-ul-recognized) [UL listing](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/ul-listing) ### [Secrets of Product Listing Part 3: “UL Listed” vs. “UL Recognized”](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/03/product-listing-secrets-ul-listed-vs-ul-recognized) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 8-Mar-2018 In the US, Product Listing provides a wealth of information about the correct and safe use of a product. Today we slice through the “marketing speak” to understand the difference between UL Listed and UL Recognized products.  [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/03/product-listing-secrets-ul-listed-vs-ul-recognized) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Listing_Unison_Contact_Interface-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/02/secrets-of-product-listing-tools-and-tips-for-specifiers-and-users) [ETL](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etl) ### [Secrets of Product Listing Part 2: Tools and tips for specifiers and users](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/02/secrets-of-product-listing-tools-and-tips-for-specifiers-and-users) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 6-Feb-2018 In the US, Product Listing by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory provides a wealth of information about the correct and safe use of a product. How do we find that information and make good use of it? [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/02/secrets-of-product-listing-tools-and-tips-for-specifiers-and-users) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ETL-Listing-Desire-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/01/decoding-the-secrets-of-product-listing-how-to-be-electrically-informed) [Listing](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/listing) ### [Secrets of Product Listing Part 1: How to be electrically-informed](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/01/decoding-the-secrets-of-product-listing-how-to-be-electrically-informed) By [Steve Terry](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/steve-terry) 9-Jan-2018 In the US, Product Listing by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory provides a wealth of information about the correct and safe use of a product. But what is Listing, and what does it tell us? 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