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.

Pages 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21

MIL-STD-334B(TM)

3.1.11  Test program (TP).  A TP is an organized sequence of commands or instructions directing operation of an automatic test system to determine the condition of a UUT or the ATE itself.  It evaluates the UUT's/ATE's performance and may also perform fault isolation.

3.1.12  Test program instructions (TPI).  The TPI provides information needed for testing (e.g., hookup, probe point locations, or other programmed operator intervention) which cannot be conveniently provided

by the ATE under control of the TP. Appropriate contents are largely dependent on the ATE  being used.

3.1.13  Test program set (TPS).  The TPS consists of those peculiar items required to test a UUT with ATE, such as the TM, the TP, and the ICD.  MIL-STD-2077 requires additional documents as part of the TPS (e.g., ELTD, test requirements document, and test strategy reports), but these are not normally provided to users.

3.1.14  Test program set documents (TPSD).  The TPSD consists of information necessary to enable the user to execute a UUT TP.  The TPSD consists of the TPI and SD.  The purpose of the TPSD is to provide information necessary to determine the operational condition and perform fault detection and fault diagnostics of a UUT on an ATE.

3.1.15  Unit under test (UUT).  Any unit or module subjected to ATE testing.

4.  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1     Style and format.

4.1.1  Style.  Messages shall be simple, short, and clear.  The general style (but not format) requirements of MIL-STD-38784 shall apply except when in conflict with this document or the physical constraints of the ATE

4.1.2  Format.  Format shall be uncluttered.  To the extent that format is not constrained by peripheral equipment or pre-existing system software, messages shall be arranged for ease of recognition.  Information shall not be crowded so closely nor sequenced so rapidly as to interfere with any necessary operator response..

4.1.3  Format standardization.  Format standardization, such as for a specific ATE system or type of output device, is an important factor in operator usability.  Message formats shall conform to the detailed requirements in this document as well as any additional system-specific requirements imposed by the Government.

4.2.    Content coverage.  Messages shall be displayed for the following reasons:

a.        to provide instructions to the operator. b.        to elicit operator response.

c.        to provide necessary safety information. d.       to provide necessary operator confidence.

e.        to provide test results such as UUT acceptance.

3