MIL-STD-334-SUP Displayed Messages for Automatic Test Equipment No S/S DocumentThis standard sets uniform requirements for written or graphical information delivered to users of automatic test equipment ATE by computer-controlled output devices. Such devices include, but are not limited to, cathode-ray tubes, plasma displays, liquid crystal displays, printers, and plotters. This information, herein called displayed messages, may be directive and/or informative in nature. Displayed messages are included within the definition of official equipment publications.

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MIL-STD-334B(TM)

3.    DEFINITIONS

3.1     Definitions.  The definitions below are applicable to this standard.

3.1.1  Automatic test equipment (ATE).  ATE is equipment, usually under control of a software program, which is designed to conduct analysis of functional and static parameters in order to evaluate adherence of a unit under test (UUT) to its performance/test specification.  The equipment may also fault isolate to a component of the UUT.

3.1.2  Displayed message.  A displayed message is any written or graphical instruction or item of information presented by a computer-controlled output device.

3.1.3  Engineering support (ES) data.  The ES data consists of text, schematics, assembly drawings, program listings and computer- generated outputs, functional flow diagrams, test strategy reports, and any relevant information to provide the life cycle support of the test program set (TPS).  The purpose of the ES data is to provide all documentation essential to a full comprehension of the intent, design, structure and interrelation of all elements of the TPS.

3.1.4  English language test document (ELTD).  The ELTD is a document which presents an overview, through flow charts, operator instructions, and narration, of the test program and interface connecting device (ICD) as they relate to the automatic test system, TPS, and UUT.  The ELTD is not supplied to the user (below depot level), but it aids developers and maintainers in understanding, validating, and maintaining test programs.  It may or may not include an actual software source listing on the TPS.

3.1.5  ICD.  An ICD is a unit of hardware which physically and electrically interfaces the UUT to the ATE or interfaces with the ATE itself in a wrap around configuration.  The ICD may contain active components such as amplifiers, power sources, and signal conditioners to augment the ATE's capabilities.

3.1.6  Maintenance allocation chart (MAC).  The MAC is the definitive guide to the selection and assignment of maintenance functions, spare and repair parts, tools, and test equipment to all maintenance levels.  The MAC also displays a functional breakdown of equipment, identifying specific functions and worktime standards associated with each functional group for a specific materiel system.

3.1.7  Operator.  The ATE operator is the user of the ATE/TPS, who may be functioning in any category of maintenance.  For example, the ATE "operator" may be the general support maintainer of the UUT.

3.1.8  Supplemental data (SD).  SD consists of any relevant information, text, schematics and logic diagrams necessary for analysis of the TPS and UUT in the event of a problem or anomaly during the testing process.

3.1.9  Target audience.  The target audience consists of the users of a given group of test program sets, defined by the Government in terms of specific job-related skills and reading level.

3.1.10  Technical manual (TM).  A TM is a publication that contains instructions for the installation, operation, maintenance, training and support of weapon systems, weapon system components, and support equipment.  TM information may be presented, according to prior agreement between a contractor and the Government, according to applicable TM military specification.

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