MIL-STD-334 Displayed Messages For Automatic Test EquipmentThis 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) w/Change Notice 2

CONTENTS

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5.          DETAILED REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................... 5

5.1                                  Language.............................................................................................................. 5

5.1.1                               Equipment identification...................................................................................... 5

5.1.2                               Abbreviations and acronyms ............................................................................... 5

5.1.3                               Display codes....................................................................................................... 5

5.1.4                               Feedback .............................................................................................................. 5

5.2                                  Format design ...................................................................................................... 5

5.2.1                               Display formats.................................................................................................... 5

5.2.2                               Grouping.............................................................................................................. 5

5.2.3                               Tabular data display............................................................................................. 5

5.2.3.1                            Tabular data ......................................................................................................... 5

5.2.3.2                            Recurring data...................................................................................................... 5

5.2.3.3                            Tables   ................................................................................................................6

5.2.3.4                            Values   ................................................................................................................6

5.2.3.5                            Alphabetic data .................................................................................................... 6

5.2.3.6                            Numeric data........................................................................................................ 6

5.2.4                               Information density.............................................................................................. 6

5.3                                  Prompting and coding.......................................................................................... 6

5.3.1                               General ................................................................................................................ 6

5.3.2                               Coding techniques................................................................................................ 6

5.3.2.1                            Bar coding............................................................................................................ 6

5.3.2.2                            Color coding ........................................................................................................ 6

5.3.2.3                            Flash coding ........................................................................................................ 6

5.3.2.4                            Brightness intensity coding.................................................................................. 7

5.3.2.5                            Underline coding.................................................................................................. 7

5.3.2.6                            Analog coding...................................................................................................... 7

5.3.2.7                            Location, pattern, color, graphical and symbol coding........................................ 7

5.3.2.8                            Audio prompting.................................................................................................. 7

5.4                                  Display updating.................................................................................................. 7

5.4.1                               Display update rates............................................................................................. 7

5.4.2                               Visual integration................................................................................................. 7

5.4.3                               Display freeze ...................................................................................................... 7

5.4.4                               Freeze feedback ................................................................................................... 7

5.5                                  General information............................................................................................. 8

5.6                                  Error control......................................................................................................... 8

5.6.1                               Error correction.................................................................................................... 8

5.6.2                               Internal software checks ...................................................................................... 8

5.6.3                               Critical entries...................................................................................................... 8

5.7                                  Fault messages ..................................................................................................... 8

5.7.1                               Diagnostic responses............................................................................................ 8

5.7.2                               Replace statements............................................................................................... 8

5.7.3                               Adjustment messages........................................................................................... 8

5.8                                  Peripheral device limitation ................................................................................. 8

5.8.1                               Input and output constraints................................................................................. 9

5.8.2                               Clarity   ................................................................................................................ 9

5.9                                  Provisions for multiple experience level coverage .............................................. 9

5.9.1                               General ................................................................................................................ 9

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