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Issue 1.5
LKSAA - VOLUME II SYS/84-06-15
Part 2
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Page
4 DETAILED MESSAGE PROCESSING FUNCTIONS ............
396
4.0 VDU CHARACTERISTICS ..........................
396
4.0.1 VDU FACILITIES ...........................
396
4.0.2 VDU SCREEN LAYOUT ........................
396
4.0.2.1 VDU Header Area ......................
397
4.0.2.1.1 Terminal Function ................
397
4.0.2.1.2 Classification ...................
397
4.0.2.1.3 Time .............................
398
4.0.2.1.4 Queue Information ................
398
4.0.2.1.4.1 Supervisor ...................
398
4.0.2.1.4.2 Message Distribution Control
Operator (MDCO) ..............
399
4.0.2.1.4.3 Message Service Operator (MSO)
399
4.0.2.1.4.4 Message Reception, Preparation
and Text Correction (USER) ...
399
4.0.2.1.5 Command Line .....................
400
4.0.2.1.6 Response Line ....................
400
4.0.2.1.7 System Line ......................
400
4.0.2.2 Format Area ..........................
401
4.0.2.2.1 Margin Area ......................
402
4.0.2.2.2 Line Descriptor ..................
402
4.0.2.2.3 Field Descriptor .................
402
4.0.2.2.4 Field Protection .................
402
4.0.2.3 Menus ................................
408
4.0.2.3.1 Screen-Layout ....................
408
4.0.2.3.2 Menu Selection ...................
408
4.0.2.3.3 Commands .........................
408
4.0.3 COMMANDS .................................
408
4.0.3.1 General Commands ....................
409
4.0.3.1.1.1 Command Validation .............
409
4.0.3.2 Format Edit ..........................
410
4.0.3.2.1 Insert (n) Lines .................
410
4.0.3.2.2 Delete (n) Lines .................
410
4.0.3.3 Field Edit ...........................
411
4.0.3.3.1 Characater Overwrite .............
411
4.0.3.3.2 Next Field .......................
411
4.0.3.3.3 Previous Field ...................
411
4.0.3.4 Screen Manipulation ..................
411
4.0.3.4.1 Command ..........................
411
4.0.3.4.2 Return ...........................
411
4.0.3.4.3 Page On ..........................
412
4.0.3.4.4 Page Back ........................
412
4.0.3.4.5 Scroll On ........................
412
4.0.3.4.6 Scroll Down ......................
412
4.0.3.4.7 System ...........................
412
4.0.3.5 Transaction Processing ...............
412
4.0.3.5.1 Enter ............................
413
4.0.3.5.2 Cancel ...........................
413
4.0.3.5.3 Suspend ..........................
413
4.0.3.5.4 Delete and Present Next Message ..
413
4.0.3.5.5 Keep and Present Next Message ....
413
4.0.3.5.6 Display Error Message ............
414
4.0.3.5.7 Print ............................
414
4.0.3.5.8 Return to Current Menu ...........
414
4.0.4 Cursor Control ...........................
414
4.0.5 List of Commands .........................
415
4.0.5.1 Commands for USER: ...................
415
4.0.5.2 Commands for SUPERVISOR, MSO and MDCO:
416
4.1 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ...........................
419
4.1.1 Message Correction .......................
419
4.1.1.1 Retrieval ............................
419
4.1.1.2 Correction ...........................
420
4.1.1.3 Release ..............................
420
4.1.1.4 Not Accepted .........................
420
4.1.1.5 Character Correction .................
420
4.1.1.6 Generation of Message Header .........
421
4.1.1.7 Message Distribution .................
421
4.1.1.8 Message Rerun ........................
421
4.1.1.9 Messages on Papertape ................
421
4.1.1.9.1 Complete Messages ................
421
4.1.1.9.2 Append to Messages ...............
422
4.1.1.10 Stop of Papertape Reader ...........
422
4.1.1.11 Input from VDU .....................
422
4.1.2 Network Change ...........................
422
4.1.2.1 Distribution .........................
423
4.1.2.2 Routing ..............................
423
4.1.2.3 Change of Message Routing ............
423
4.1.3 Network Monitoring and Control ..........
423
4.1.3.1 Processor Alarm .....................
423
4.1.3.2 Device Alarm ........................
424
4.1.3.3 Crypto Alarm ........................
424
4.1.3.4 Change of System Parameters .........
424
4.1.3.5 Status and Log ......................
425
4.1.3.5.1 Message Log and Queue Status ....
425
4.1.3.5.2 Status on ZVA and Network .......
426
4.1.3.5.3 Parallel Reading .................
426
4.1.4 Papertape Reader Control ................
426
4.2 STATISTIC FUNCTIONS .........................
426
4.2.1 Static Data .............................
426
4.2.2 Dynamic Data ............................
428
4.3 CRYPTO VERIFICATION .........................
428
4.4 RESPONSETIME REQUIREMENTS ...................
428
4.4.1 Specified Traffic Load ..................
429
4.4.2 Response Time ...........................
431
4 D̲E̲T̲A̲I̲L̲E̲D̲ ̲M̲E̲S̲S̲A̲G̲E̲ ̲P̲R̲O̲C̲E̲S̲S̲I̲N̲G̲ ̲F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲S̲
4.0 V̲D̲U̲ ̲C̲H̲A̲R̲A̲C̲T̲E̲R̲I̲S̲T̲I̲C̲S̲
4.0.1 V̲D̲U̲ ̲F̲A̲C̲I̲L̲I̲T̲I̲E̲S̲
The VDU will provide the following facilities:
- 5 lines VDU header including the system line
- Min 22 useable lines of 80 characters each
- 12 programmable function keys
- Standard function keys for the VDU
- Split screen capability as defined below
- Protected and Unprotected fields
- Unprotected fields have the following attributes-Mandatory,
optional, alpha, numeric, alphanumeric, length
- VDU attributes - inverse video, dual intensity,
bell, paging, scrolling over VDU memory contents
- Delete/insert character
- Delete/insert line, if in accordance with dialogue
design
- Press to repeat for specified keys
- Lockable
4.0.2 V̲D̲U̲ ̲S̲C̲R̲E̲E̲N̲ ̲L̲A̲Y̲O̲U̲T̲
The VDU screen is divided into two areas; a five line
VDU header and a 22 line format area. The header contains
terminal status information and the format area is
used by the system to display formats and by the user
to enter data. (Fig. 4.0-1).
4.0.2.1 V̲D̲U̲ ̲H̲e̲a̲d̲e̲r̲ ̲A̲r̲e̲a̲
The fields used in the header are the following:
- Terminal Function
- Classification of current screen contents
- Time
- Queue status
- Command line
- Response Line
- System Line
4.0.2.1.1 T̲e̲r̲m̲i̲n̲a̲l̲ ̲F̲u̲n̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
This describes the transaction in course. It is a 25
alpha-numeric field.
This field is updated on a per-format basis.
The defined terminal functions are to be defined in
the system requirement phase
4.0.2.1.2 C̲l̲a̲s̲s̲i̲f̲i̲c̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
This relates to the classification of the information
on the screen. It is a 20 character alpha field.
Displayed items with the classification identified
will be updated before the presentation of the format.
For items where the classification will first be recognized
during validation this field will be updated when the
subsequent format is displayed.
The terminal and the operator have a preset highest
classification in their profile. The default classification
appearing on the screen is the lower of these two.
4.0.2.1.3 T̲i̲m̲e̲
This is the Time in DATE TIME GROUP format. It is a
14 alpha-numeric field containing the Day, Hour, Minute,
Zone, Month, Year.
This is updated every minute.
4.0.2.1.4 Q̲u̲e̲u̲e̲ ̲I̲n̲f̲o̲r̲m̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Queue Information can vary dependent on the function
selected.
Queue Information is updated every minute. FLASH update
occurs when explicitly stated in the text.
4.0.2.1.4.1 S̲u̲p̲e̲r̲v̲i̲s̲o̲r̲
Four Queues, one for each print function, are displayed,
each showing the totals of all messages in the respective
Queue, awaiting print-out.
The four Printer Queues are placed in order of priority
and have the following functions:
REPR: Report Print
SUPR: Supervisor Print
STAT: Statistics Print
LOGP: Log Print
A Response Queue is displayed showing all items queued
for supervisor attention.
4.0.2.1.4.2 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲D̲i̲s̲t̲r̲i̲b̲u̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ ̲C̲o̲n̲t̲r̲o̲l̲ ̲O̲p̲e̲r̲a̲t̲o̲r̲ ̲(̲M̲D̲C̲O̲)̲
Four Queues, one for each precedence level, are displayed,
giving the totals of all messages awaiting distribution
assistance for each precedence level.
A Distribution Queue is shown, with a total of all
messages awaiting distribution assistance.
When FLASH messages are queued, immediate update of
the above referenced queues takes place and a short
audio alarm is given.
A Response Queue is shown where all retrieved messages
are queued.
4.0.2.1.4.3 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲S̲e̲r̲v̲i̲c̲e̲ ̲O̲p̲e̲r̲a̲t̲o̲r̲ ̲(̲M̲S̲O̲)̲
Four Queues, one for each precedence level, are shown,
giving the totals of all messages in the Incoming or
Outgoing Message Queue respectively, for each precedence
level.
Two Queues with totals of the Incoming and Outgoing
Messages, respectively, queued for service, are displayed.
When FLASH messages are queued immediate update of
the above referenced queues takes place and a short
audio alarm is given.
As for MDCO, the MSO has a Response Queue. (See Fig.
4.2-3).
4.0.2.1.4.4 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲R̲e̲c̲e̲p̲t̲i̲o̲n̲,̲ ̲P̲r̲e̲p̲a̲r̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲T̲e̲x̲t̲ ̲C̲o̲r̲r̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
̲(̲U̲S̲E̲R̲)̲
The number of messages queued for the terminal by precedence
as well as those for coordination, release, display
or response on a terminal will be shown. Each categowy
is identified by an alpha descriptor with a two numeric
field for the number of items of this category in the
terminal queue.
Queue information is updated every minute except when
FLASH messages are queued which causes immediate update
and a short audio alarm.
In the category "coordination" is contained the number
of messages incoming for coordination.
In the category "release" is contained the number of
incoming messages, comments and outgoing messages.
In the category"display" is contained the number of
incoming messages, comments and outgoing messages.
In the category"response" is contained the number of
retrieved messages (from off-line databae), append
notifications (off-line append), delete notifications
and release notifications.
4.0.2.1.5 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲L̲i̲n̲e̲
The command line will be used for the insertion of
commands and entry of parameters.
Commands will be entered by pressing a "Command" function
key which will cause the cursor to jump to the Command
Line in the header. The supervisor will then enter
the command on this line. On pressing the Return Key,
the command will be executed, the command line cleared,
and the cursor repositioned back within the main format
area. A command will consist of a command code, composed
of four alpha characters, possibly followed by one
or more parameters. Commas will be used as separators
between parameters.
4.0.2.1.6 R̲e̲s̲p̲o̲n̲s̲e̲ ̲L̲i̲n̲e̲
System response messages and replies to commands where
appropriate will be displayed on the response line.
It has a maximum length of 70 alpha numeric characters.
4.0.2.1.7 S̲y̲s̲t̲e̲m̲ ̲L̲i̲n̲e̲
All data exchanged between the user and the System
in connection with the formats Sign-On and Sign-Off
are performed via this System Line. Also the selection
of the LKSAA functions Supervisor, MDCO, MSO and User
is performed via this line. Commands will be entered
by pressing the "System" function key which will cause
the cursor to jump to the System Line in the VDU-header.
Security warning and security interrogation is also
performed via this line. Password or Security Code
is entered here.
4.0.2.2 F̲o̲r̲m̲a̲t̲ ̲A̲r̲e̲a̲
The symbols used in the VDU Layout forms is shown in
fig. 4-5.
Where specified the format area may be divided into
the margin area and the user area.
4.0.2.2.1 M̲a̲r̲g̲i̲n̲ ̲A̲r̲e̲a̲
The ten character margins used by the system to indicate
the following:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
ERROR CODE SPACE LINE SPACE TEXT LINE
NR.
DESCRIPTOR
The user area consists of the remaining 70 characters.
4.0.2.2.2 L̲i̲n̲e̲ ̲D̲e̲s̲c̲r̲i̲p̲t̲o̲r̲
A line descriptor will be given in the VDU margin to
indicate to the user if a line is repeatable or not.
4.0.2.2.3 F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲ ̲D̲e̲s̲c̲r̲i̲p̲t̲o̲r̲
Each data entry field has a descriptor, specifying
whether the user should input alpha, numeric or alphanumeric
data, and whether the entry is optional or mandatory.
This descriptor may, where specified in the format
description, be visible to the user in the form of
a symbol preceding each field, as a reminder of the
type of data required. The descriptor will only be
given for the first field of a series of identified
fields.
4.0.2.2.4 F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲ ̲P̲r̲o̲t̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Unprotected data-entry fields are the only part of
the screen where characters can be written.
If the user does not enter a mandatory field or enters
an incorrect type of character he will be warned.
Figure 4.0-1…01…
Fig.4.0-2
Fig.4.0-3
Figure 4.0-4
= inverse video field
= Unprotected data-entry
field
= Protected data-field
L̲i̲n̲e̲ ̲d̲e̲s̲c̲r̲i̲p̲t̲o̲r̲
R = Repeating
F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲ ̲D̲e̲s̲c̲r̲i̲p̲t̲o̲r̲s̲
N = Mandatory numeric
n = Optional numeric
A = Mandatory alpha
a = Optional alpha
D = Mandatory/alphanumeric
d = Optional alphanumeric
Fig. 4.0-5…01……01…S̲Y̲M̲B̲O̲L̲S̲ ̲U̲S̲E̲D̲ ̲O̲N̲ ̲V̲D̲U̲ ̲L̲A̲Y̲O̲U̲T̲ ̲F̲O̲R̲M̲S̲
4.0.2.3 M̲e̲n̲u̲s̲
Menus will consist of a list of the functions and associated
commands available to the user, and will have no data-entry
fields.
4.0.2.3.1 S̲c̲r̲e̲e̲n̲-̲L̲a̲y̲o̲u̲t̲
Menus may occupy the entire margin and user area of
the VDU Screen.
4.0.2.3.2 M̲e̲n̲u̲ ̲S̲e̲l̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
The user selects an item from a menu by inputting a
command. The cursor will be pre-positioned on the command
line or system line awaiting his input. The menu will
provide an "aide-memoire" for the command relevant
to the options presented.
4.0.2.3.3 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲s̲
The user is not limited to the commands shown on the
menu; any valid command for the selected LKSAA function
may be input.
4.0.3 C̲O̲M̲M̲A̲N̲D̲S̲
The commands are divided into three categories:
- those entered by standard function Keys
- those entered by preprogrammed function keys
- those entered by four letter command codes
4.0.3.1 G̲e̲n̲e̲r̲a̲l̲ ̲C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲s̲
The set of general commands available to the user is:
- Format Edit INSERT N LINES
DELETE N LINES
- Field Edit CHARACTER OVERWRITE
NEXT FIELD
PREVIOUS FIELD
- Screen Manipulations COMMAND
RETURN
PAGE-ON
PAGE-BACK
SCROLL-ON
SCROLL-BACK
SYSTEM
- Transaction Processing ENTER
CANCEL
SUSPEND
DELETE AND PRESENT NEXT
MESSAGE
KEEP AND PRESENT NEXT MESSAGE
DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGE
PRINT
RETURN TO CURRENT MENU
4.0.3.1.1 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲V̲a̲l̲i̲d̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Unrecognisable commands, commands not valid under the
present circumstances, and commands with missing or
invalid parameters will result in an error-message
displayed in the response line.
4.0.3.2 F̲o̲r̲m̲a̲t̲ ̲E̲d̲i̲t̲
The following commands are available in format edit.
Scrolling is not allowed.
4.0.3.2.1 I̲n̲s̲e̲r̲t̲ ̲(̲n̲)̲ ̲L̲i̲n̲e̲s̲
An "Insert" command is used to provide additional space
in a format.
The lines below the insert are pushed down to accomodate
the inserted lines.
If there is not enough free space on the current page
for the required number of lines then the displayed
lines will appear on a subsequent page.
The inserted lines are positioned with respect to the
cursor position, at the moment the command key was
depressed.
This command is only applicable to repeatable lines.
4.0.3.2.2 D̲e̲l̲e̲t̲e̲ ̲(̲n̲)̲ ̲L̲i̲n̲e̲s̲
A "delete" command is used to remove lines from a format.
The lines below the deletion are pushed up to remove
the deleted lines.
The deleted lines are positioned with respect to the
cursor position at the moment the command key was activated.
This command can only be used to delete repeatable
lines.
4.0.3.3 F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲ ̲E̲d̲i̲t̲
Editing is allowed on the contents of unprotected fields.
Only on ENTER will the changed fields be available
to the host for validation.
4.0.3.3.1 C̲h̲a̲r̲a̲c̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲O̲v̲e̲r̲w̲r̲i̲t̲e̲
The character to be overwritten is defined by the cursor
position. The character typed in will overwrite the
current one.
4.0.3.3.2 N̲e̲x̲t̲ ̲F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲
This command causes the cursor to jump to the next
field.
4.0.3.3.3 P̲r̲e̲v̲i̲o̲u̲s̲ ̲F̲i̲e̲l̲d̲
This command causes the cursor to return to the beginning
of the previous field.
4.0.3.4 S̲c̲r̲e̲e̲n̲ ̲M̲a̲n̲i̲p̲u̲l̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
4.0.3.4.1 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲
This causes the cursor to move to the command line.
4.0.3.4.2 R̲e̲t̲u̲r̲n̲
This causes the contents of the command line and system
line to be sent to the host.
4.0.3.4.3 P̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲O̲n̲
This causes the next page of information to be displayed.
If the presently displayed page is the last page of
a format this key shall have no effect.
4.0.3.4.4 P̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲B̲a̲c̲k̲
This causes the previous page of information to be
displayed. If the presently displayed page is the first
page of a format this key shall have no effect.
4.0.3.4.5 S̲c̲r̲o̲l̲l̲ ̲O̲n̲
This allows the user to move the display up one line
at a time until the bottom of the "display" is reached.
Scrolling is allowed within the limitation of the pages
currently stored in the VDU.
4.0.3.4.6 S̲c̲r̲o̲l̲l̲ ̲D̲o̲w̲n̲
This allows the user to move the display down one line
at a time until the top of the "display" is reached.
Scrolling is allowed within the limitation of the pages
currently stored in the VDU.
4.0.3.4.7 S̲y̲s̲t̲e̲m̲
This causes the cursor to move to the system line.
4.0.3.5 T̲r̲a̲n̲s̲a̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ ̲P̲r̲o̲c̲e̲s̲s̲i̲n̲g̲
4.0.3.5.1 E̲n̲t̲e̲r̲
This causes the current pages stored in the VDU to
be transmitted to the host.
4.0.3.5.2 C̲a̲n̲c̲e̲l̲
This causes the current transaction not yet accepted
by the System to be disregarded.
For MSO/MDCO, the command cancel causes the message
worked upon to be returned to the originating place
in the appropriate queue.
4.0.3.5.3 S̲u̲s̲p̲e̲n̲d̲
This causes the current transaction to be suspended
and the menu which lead to the current transaction
to be displayed.
4.0.3.5.4 D̲e̲l̲e̲t̲e̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲P̲r̲e̲s̲e̲n̲t̲ ̲N̲e̲x̲t̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲
This causes the item currently on the screen to be
removed from the queue and the next item in the queue
to be displayed.
This command is only valid in receive/response mode,
and for manipulation of the Distribution Queue and
for the two Message Service Queues.
If there are no items in the queue, the system gives
response message "QUEUE IS EMPTY".
4.0.3.5.5 K̲e̲e̲p̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲P̲r̲e̲s̲e̲n̲t̲ ̲N̲e̲x̲t̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲
This causes the item currently on the screen to stay
in the queue and the next item from the queue to be
displayed. This command is only valid in receive/response
mode, and for manipulation of the Distribution Queue
and the Message Service Queues.
4.0.3.5.6 D̲i̲s̲p̲l̲a̲y̲ ̲E̲r̲r̲o̲r̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲
This command will cause the system to display the error
message, specified by the Command Parameter, in the
response line.
4.0.3.5.7 P̲r̲i̲n̲t̲
This causes the entire received message/comment, part
of which is currently on the VDU screen, to be printed.
See individual Formats for availability of PRINT facilities
of formats.
4.0.3.5.8 R̲e̲t̲u̲r̲n̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲C̲u̲r̲r̲e̲n̲t̲ ̲M̲e̲n̲u̲
This causes the system to send to the VDU the menu
which led to the present format, or in case of ambiguity,
to the main menu.
4.0.4 C̲U̲R̲S̲O̲R̲ ̲C̲O̲N̲T̲R̲O̲L̲
A cursor is available to help the user entering data
on the VDU in the unprotected fields. The cursor can
be moved to any position of the screen by the use of
the up, down, left, and right keys.
The initial position of the cursor will be on the first
character of the first unprotected fields in the format
area.
4.0.5 L̲i̲s̲t̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲s̲
4.0.5.1 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲s̲ ̲f̲o̲r̲ ̲U̲S̲E̲R̲:
C̲O̲M̲M̲A̲N̲D̲ F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲
SION SIGN-ON
PRNM PREPARE NEW MESSAGE
PRNC PREPARE NEW COMMENT
CTMP CONTINUE MESSAGE PREPARATION
CTCP CONTINUE COMMENT PREPARATION
PRPM PREPARE PREDEFINED MESSAGE
DELM DELETE MESSAGE/COMMENT
RETV RETRIEVE MESSAGE/COMMENT
DIOM DISPLAY OUTGOING MESSAGE STATUS
DIDS DISPLAY OUTGOING MESSAGE STATUS
SIOF SIGN-OFF
RECV RECEIVE MESSAGE
RELS RELEASE
DIRS DISPLAY RELEASE STATUS
RESP RESPONSE MESSAGE
PRVD PREPARE VDU DISPLAY
PRTC PREPARE TERMINAL-TO-TERMINAL COMMENT
CTVD CONTINUE VDU DISPLAY
CTTC CONTINUE TERMINAL-TO-TERMINAL COMMENT
RETD RETRIEVAL OF VDU DISPLAYS
4.0.5.2 C̲o̲m̲m̲a̲n̲d̲s̲ ̲f̲o̲r̲ ̲S̲U̲P̲E̲R̲V̲I̲S̲O̲R̲,̲ ̲M̲S̲O̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲M̲D̲C̲O̲
C̲O̲M̲M̲A̲N̲D̲ F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲
ABOL Abandon Off-Load
ABRO Abandon Reorganization
AAPC AA Parameter Control
ACPC ACP 127 Parameter Control
ADSC Addressing Scheme Control Menu
AIGP AIG Table Print
AIGT AIG Table Update
ASSG Supervisor Assign Command
BLCQ Block Queue for this Circuit
BLDQ Block Queue for This Device
BLTQ Block Queue for This Terminal
CAAC Cancel All Circuit Queues at Restart
CAAD Cancel All Device-Queues at Restart
CAAT Cancel All Terminal Queues at
CACQ Circuit Queue Cancellation
CADQ Device Queue Cancellaton
CAPP Continue Abbreviated Plaindress Preparation
CASP Continue Abbreviated Service Message
Preparation
CASQ System Queue Cancellation At Restart
CATQ Terminal Queue Cancellation
CHAC Channel Control
CHPC Channel Parameter Control
CIOF Set Crisis Indicator Off
CION Set Crisis Indicator On
CIRP Circuit Table Print
CIRT Circuit Table Update
CMDC Command Control
CMPT Command Print
COPY Copy System Parameter File
CPFP Continue Plaindress Preparation
CPPT Channel Profile Print
DESM Delete Service Message
DEVC Device Control Menu
DISC Disc Control Menu
DPPT Device Profile Print
DRIC DE RI Control
FLQT Set Flash Queue Time Out
GNSC Global No Series Control Menu
GPLP Global PLA Table Print
GPLT Global PLA Table update
IMAS Incoming Message Service Assistance
C̲O̲M̲M̲A̲N̲D̲ F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲
LGCL CLOSE LOG CIF
LGTR Log Trace
LORI Local RI-Table Update
LORP Local RI-Table Print
LPLP Local PLA-Table Print
LPLT Local PLA-Table Update
MDAS Mesage Distribution Assistance
MDCO Message Distribution Control Menu
MDPC Message Distribution Parameter Control
MSGH Message Handling Menu
MSOC Message Service Control Menu
NOCC Channel No Series Control
NOSC System No Series Control
NOTR Transaction No Series Reset
OFLD Off-Load Until "Time"
OMAS Outgoing Message Service Assistance
OPST Operating Signal Table Update
OROF Off-Line Retrieval Off
ORON Off-Line Retrieval On
ORSU Off-Line Retrieval Suspend
OSMS Outgoing Service Message Status
POSC MSP/LSP/LSR/PTR/PTP/OCR
PPPC Print/Punch Parameter Control
PRAP Prepare New Abbreviated Plaindress
Message
PRAS Prepare New Abbreviated Service Message
PRPF Prepare New Plaindress Message
PWLT Password List
QSPT Queue State Print
QUEC Queue Control Menu
READ Retrieval for Readdressal
REDE Retrieval for Deletion
REDS Retrieval for Redistribution
RELU Retrieval for Local Use
REKO Refuse Mount of Volume
REOR Reorganize All Tables
RERN Retrieval for Rerun
RESP Response Message
RITA RI Table Update
RITP RI Table Print
SCCP Display Table Print-Out
SCCT Display Table Update
SCDP SCD Table Print
SCDT SCD Table Update
C̲O̲M̲M̲A̲N̲D̲ F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲
SDLP SDL Table Print
SDLT SDL Table Update
SDTC Set Disc Threshold Warning Constants
SDPC Special Distribution Parameter Control
SECC Security Control
SENF Supervisor Engineering Menu
SICP SIC Table Print
SICT SIC Table Update
SIOF Sign-Off
SIQN Sign-On
SMPR Service Message Preparation Menu
SPAP System Parameter Print
SQHO Set Quiet Hours Off
SQHT Set Quiet Hour Terminal
STOC Storage Occupance Request
SUPC Supervisor Print Control
SUPV Supervisor Control Menu
SYIE System Information Extract Menu
SYPC System Parameter Control Menu
SYSC System Control Menu
TAPR Table Print Menu
TEPC Terminal Position Control
TPPT Terminal Profile Print
TSTP Table Status Print
UBCQ Unblock Queue for this Circuit
UBDQ Unblock Queue for this Device
UBTQ Unblock Queue for this Terminal
UPPT User Profile Print
UPUP User Profile Update
USER User Menu
VODL Delete Volume
VODM Dismount Volume
VOLI List Volumes Currently in Use
VOMO Mount Volume
VONM Name Volume
VSMO Mount Volume for System Use
4.1 K̲E̲Y̲B̲O̲A̲R̲D̲ ̲F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲S̲
The VDU Characteristics described in section 4.0 provides
a comfortable, user friendly and flexible man-machine
interface. For ease of use the interface is based on
a VDU dialogue using menus, mnemonic commands, function
keys and response texts in plain text.
By means of programmable function keys the man-machine
dialogue is adapted for the particular needs for the
different user positions.
Response messages, highlighting and bell signals are
used to draw user attention and explain, which keys
are to be activated to initiate the required action
and to continue with the corresponding format display.
All commands which are allowed according to the specified
user profile and terminal profile may be executed.
Keys not allowed for a specific format are blocked
during this format by means of a keyboard filter.
4.1.1 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲C̲o̲r̲r̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
For message correction capabilities as Message Service
Operator (MSO) is assigned and general VDU characteristics
will be as described in section 4.0.
A large number of function can be made available as
described in sections 1,2 and 3.
In the following particular commands and function keys
are addressed.
4.1.1.1 R̲e̲t̲r̲i̲e̲v̲a̲l̲
On request the command for Retrieval can be initiated
by entering the mnemonic command or activating a predefined
key.
The retrieval format will be displayed for entering
the necessary information to display the message on
the screen. By activating the defined function key,
the message may be printed or punched. All commands
including the corresponding control data are logged.
4.1.1.2 C̲o̲r̲r̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Messages, which need correction are automatically distributed
to the Message Service Operator and will be displayed
in the queues and is presented by activating the function
key dedicated for presentation of next message. The
commands for incoming and outgoing message status will
display the status listing on the screen.
4.1.1.3 R̲e̲l̲e̲a̲s̲e̲
Messages, which are forced to correction, are released
or not by entering the choice (Y/N) in the displayed
release on decision format.
4.1.1.4 N̲o̲t̲ ̲A̲c̲c̲e̲p̲t̲e̲d̲
For outgoing messages, the negative release decision
is chosen.
For incoming messages a multi decision format is displayed
and the user can enter commands for acception, repetition,
and repetition re encryption, punch, correction, redecryption.
4.1.1.5 C̲h̲a̲r̲a̲c̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲C̲o̲r̲r̲e̲c̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Incoming messages, which contains meaningless text
parts (i.e. invalid characters) e.g. due to non successful
decryption, will be distributed to the MSO for correction.
Error codes will be displayed to indicate the invalid
text parts and the MSO can initiate a text correction
procedure (as described in section 1.5.3.2) by pressing
the dedicated function key. (this will be blocked by
a keyboard filter for outging messages).
4.1.1.6 G̲e̲n̲e̲r̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲H̲e̲a̲d̲e̲r̲
Incoming messages in a not recognized format will be
distributed to the MSO and the correction/append of
messager header data (as described in section 1.5.3.1)
can be initiated by activating the dedicated function
key. The MSO can via the displayed format decide between
an ACP 127 format conversion or an AA-Format creation.
4.1.1.7 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲D̲i̲s̲t̲r̲i̲b̲u̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
For messages to be assisted for distribution by the
Message Distribution Operator (MDCO) facilities the
procedure is initiated by activating the dedicated
function key and the corresponding format will be displayed
on the screen. After assistance the function key enter
is pressed and the message will be processed.
4.1.1.8 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲R̲e̲r̲u̲n̲
Outgoing messages can be rerun by activating the corresponding
command. The message wil be displayed on the screen
for possible correction of header data e.g. priority.
4.1.1.9 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲ ̲o̲n̲ ̲P̲a̲p̲e̲r̲t̲a̲p̲e̲
4.1.1.9.1 C̲o̲m̲p̲l̲e̲t̲e̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲
Messages can be read from papertape by activating the
keys for start and stop of papertape reader.
Messages read from a papertape reader will as far as
message header and text concerns be processed similarly
to incoming or outgoing messages from any other channel
or device i.e. the automatic analysis and conversion
procedures will be activated and messages will be distributed
for correction if necessary.
4.1.1.9.2 A̲p̲p̲e̲n̲d̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲
For outgoing messages append of message text may be
done by initiating the VDU dialogue suited for this.
Texts may be appended via the screen or via papertape
input by the positioning of the cursor and activating
the corresponding keys. The append of papertape on
incoming messages will be blocked.
4.1.1.10 S̲t̲o̲p̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲P̲a̲p̲e̲r̲t̲a̲p̲e̲ ̲R̲e̲a̲d̲e̲r̲
The Papertape Reader can be stopped immediately by
activating the stop key and input can be resumed by
activating the start key.
4.1.1.11 I̲n̲p̲u̲t̲ ̲f̲r̲o̲m̲ ̲V̲D̲U̲
Outgoing Messages, which need message assistance will
be displayed in the queue status in the command split
and on the outgoing message status display on the user
split.
Additional alarm can be provided if required.
When activating the dedicated function key the MSO
will initiate a dialogue. A number of functions are
available as described above and in section 2 and 4.0.
Amongst these functions are: Service Message Preparation,
Message Header Data Correction, Message Text Correction,
Append of Text from VDU or Papertape, Message Retrieval.
4.1.2 N̲e̲t̲w̲o̲r̲k̲ ̲C̲h̲a̲n̲g̲e̲
The Network Change functions are handlied via on of
the Supervisor VDU's with general characteristics as
described in section 4.0.
The capability and the corresponding commands, function
keys and formats are controlled per VDU and will be
assigned during system generation and may be altered
dynamically. The use of Security Interrogation and
confirmation codes will prevent unauthorized and not
intended table updates. Supervisor commands are logged
and a command completion report is generated.
4.1.2.1 D̲i̲s̲t̲r̲i̲b̲u̲t̲i̲o̲n̲
Tables for distribution lists and addresses can be
updated dynamically by the Supervisor via a menu and
VDU dialogue. By activating the appropiate keys and
commands formats are displayed and the Supervisor can
insert, delete or change table entries as well as page
through tables and print tables.
4.1.2.2 R̲o̲u̲t̲i̲n̲g̲
Tables for routing of messages can be updated dynamically
by the Supervisor. After display of a menu the wanted
functions are selected and the corresponding format
will be displayed to allow for insertion, change or
deletion. A corrected table will not be active until
the Supervisor has entered a confirmation code. Cancel
functions are also provided.
4.1.2.3 C̲h̲a̲n̲g̲e̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲R̲o̲u̲t̲i̲n̲g̲
Routing is handled automatically by the conversion
procedures, which also will select an alternative route
in case the primary routing is unsuccessful. If non
of the alternative routes marked in the system tables
are successful, the message will be sent to the MSO
for assistance and a queue status update will occur.
The MSO can rerun the message after change of routing
indicator.
4.1.3 N̲e̲t̲w̲o̲r̲k̲ ̲M̲o̲n̲i̲t̲o̲r̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲C̲o̲n̲t̲r̲o̲l̲
Network Monitoring and Control are handled via the
primary Supervisor VDU which has system engineering
capabilities. A separate menu and a set of formats
are provided to display the actual configuration via
symbols, codes and text. By means of a dialog, configuration
data can be changed dynamically.
4.1.3.1 P̲r̲o̲c̲e̲s̲s̲o̲r̲ ̲A̲l̲a̲r̲m̲
The processors are monitored by the Watchdog Processor
ad described for the hardware system in part 1, section
2.1.
The Standard Operating System monitors the processor
unit and the I/O system. Errors in software, processor
unit, channel units and devices will be reported through
the High Level Operating System and displayed on the
watchdog VDU or watchdog printer and an alarm will
be triggered. Error Reports will contain data explaining
the detected error condition, identification of the
erroneous integration or device and a deserted action.
In case of a severe error, the watchdog will initiate
an automatic switch over. By means of the configuration
control menus, and formats for the different subsystems,
the Supervisor can change the configuration and reinsert
(reset, reopen) devices and channels after a corrective
action.
4.1.3.2 D̲e̲v̲i̲c̲e̲ ̲A̲l̲a̲r̲m̲
As described above in section 4.1.3.1, devices are
monitored continuously. If an error is detected, a
report will be generated and an alarm is triggered.
4.1.3.3 C̲r̲y̲p̲t̲o̲ ̲A̲l̲a̲r̲m̲
Detected errors on the crypto system will be reported
and an alarm will be triggered. The erroneous crypto
device can be reset from the crypto system as described
in part 1, section 6.
4.1.3.4 C̲h̲a̲n̲g̲e̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲S̲y̲s̲t̲e̲m̲ ̲P̲a̲r̲a̲m̲e̲t̲e̲r̲s̲
System Parameters can be changed dynamically from the
Supervisor VDU through a man-machine dialog. When activating
a function key, a menu is presented to the Supervisor
through next level of menues or a format is displayed
for change of the corresponding system parameters directly
via a command. By means of security interrogation and
confirmation code, an unauthorized and unintended change
is prevented. All changes are logged and a command
completion report is generated. Facilities of the Supervisor
VDU and Supervisor commands are described in section
4.0.
4.1.3.5 S̲t̲a̲t̲u̲s̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲L̲o̲g̲
By means of a VDU dialog, the Supervisor can display
status of the system and log data for messages. Status
for messages to and from the terminals can be displayed
from the respective VDU's if capabilities for this
are present. The Supervisor assigns capabilities for
the different terminals. Ad hoc displays of status
and log data are independant of the periodic log printout.
Log data displayed on the VDU can be printed by activating
the dedicated print function key.
4.1.3.5.1 M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲ ̲L̲o̲g̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲Q̲u̲e̲u̲e̲ ̲S̲t̲a̲t̲u̲s̲
The following displays of message log and statistics
data can be provided for the Supervisor:
a) Total listing of log-records for incoming as well
as outgoing messages.
b) The following listings of outgoing messages waiting
for transmission containing number of messages
and identification of messages:
- All outgoing messages waiting for transmission
- All outgoing messages for point-to-point lines
(and optionally divided per channel)
- All outgoing messages for radio transmission
(and optionally divided on radio channel and
radio link)
- All outgoing messages for telex transmission
- All outgoing messages for teletex transmission
- All outgoing messages for dial-up lines
- All outgoing messages for papertape punchout
c) Message status as follows:
- Status of messages under preparation
- Status of messages to be released
- Status of incoming messages waiting for presentation
on the VDU for which they have been distributed
4.1.3.5.2 S̲t̲a̲t̲u̲s̲ ̲o̲n̲ ̲Z̲V̲A̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲N̲e̲t̲w̲o̲r̲k̲
The following status information displays can be provided
for the Supervisor:
a) Status on external channels as follows:
- Status on all channels
- Status per type of channel
- Status per channel
b) Status on local area network to be displayed on
the network control terminal
c) Status on devices in computer control room as follows:
- Status on all devices
- Status per device
d) Status on terminals:
- Status on VDU's connected to the ZVA directly
e) Status on the ZVA:
- Status on the processor units shown in the
configuration display described in section
4.1.3.1
4.1.3.5.3 P̲a̲r̲r̲a̲l̲l̲e̲l̲ ̲R̲e̲a̲d̲i̲n̲g̲
Parallel reading of messages for transmission can be
provided by a supervisor command, which displays messages
from a selected circuit. The screen out may be sent
to a hard-copy printer on request.
4.1.4 P̲a̲p̲e̲r̲t̲a̲p̲e̲ ̲R̲e̲a̲d̲e̲r̲ ̲C̲o̲n̲t̲r̲o̲l̲
Messages with the highest priority level (flash) can
be accepted through the papertape reader as well as
keys for start and stop of message input are available.
4.2 S̲T̲A̲T̲I̲S̲T̲I̲C̲ ̲F̲U̲N̲C̲T̲I̲O̲N̲S̲
4.2.1 S̲t̲a̲t̲i̲c̲ ̲D̲a̲t̲a̲
Data for performance measuring is to be specified in
the detailed specification for the following:
a) Elapsed time for messages in local area network
b) Elapsed time for distribution of messages to the
ZVA queues
c) Throughput per year per originator and addressee
as follows:
1̲.̲ ̲ ̲O̲u̲t̲g̲o̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲
- Total number of messages and pages
- Number of messages and pages per classification
and priority
- Number of messages and pages originating from
AA
- Number of relayed messages
2̲.̲ ̲ ̲I̲n̲c̲o̲m̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲
- Total number of messages and pages
- Number of messages and pages per classification
and priority
- Number of messages and pages addressed to AA
- Number of messages and pages addressed to AA
and others
- Number of messages and pages addressed to others
3̲.̲ ̲ ̲C̲h̲a̲n̲n̲e̲l̲ ̲S̲t̲a̲t̲i̲s̲t̲i̲c̲s̲
- Number of incoming and outgoing messages and
pages per type of channel
4̲.̲ ̲ ̲M̲e̲s̲s̲a̲g̲e̲s̲ ̲f̲o̲r̲ ̲m̲o̲r̲e̲ ̲t̲h̲a̲n̲ ̲o̲n̲e̲ ̲a̲d̲d̲r̲e̲s̲s̲e̲e̲
- Number of messages, pages and addressees for
messages without standard distribution list
- Number of messages and pages per classification
and priority
- Number of messages and pages for messages with
standard distribution list
Statistics described in section 4.2.1.C will be
accumulated and the accumulated data can be printed
by the end of each day. By the end of each year,
the statistics will be printed and the counters
reset.
d) Trace for establishing of a connection
e) Availability of subsystems
f) Usage of CPU memory and storage capacity
g) Statistics on queue length per queue type and priority
h) Number of message retrieval
i) Number of message corrections
j) Number of format errors
k) Number of pass-word errors
4.2.2 D̲y̲n̲a̲m̲i̲c̲ ̲D̲a̲t̲a̲
The following dynamic data are to be available:
a) Actual queue length for messages under preparation
b) Actual queue length for messages to be presented
c) Actual queue length for messages to be transmitted
per channel
d) CPU usage
e) Number of incoming and outgoing messages per day
4.3 C̲R̲Y̲P̲T̲O̲ ̲V̲E̲R̲I̲F̲I̲C̲A̲T̲I̲O̲N̲
Messages to be encrypted will be tested for encryption
according to an algorithm specified by the customer
in the detailed specification. The threshold value
is to be a system parameter which can be changed.
4.4 R̲E̲S̲P̲O̲N̲S̲E̲ ̲T̲I̲M̲E̲ ̲R̲E̲Q̲U̲I̲R̲E̲M̲E̲N̲T̲S̲
4.4.1 S̲p̲e̲c̲i̲f̲i̲e̲d̲ ̲T̲r̲a̲f̲f̲i̲c̲ ̲L̲o̲a̲d̲
The total number of messages are:
l985 1990 1995
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
No. of
msgs pr. UL 4 230 6 600 10 330
day
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
LL 3 130 4 720 7 140
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
UL = Upper Limit
LL = Lower Limit
1985 1990 1995
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
No. of
msgs pr. UL 500 770 1 200
peak hr
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
LL 360 550 830
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
with number of lines (1 line is 50 characters)
as follows:
1985 1990 1995
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
No. of
lines UL 56 62 68
pr. msg.
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
LL 44 49 53
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
The Message Volume from telex preparation in offices
is:
l985 1990 1995
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
No. of
pages pr. UL 570 1 800 1 900
day
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
LL 500 1 570 1 630
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
1985 1990 1995
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
No. of
pages pr. UL 90 285 300
peak hr
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
LL 80 250 260
̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲
̲
with a page size of 2000 characaters
The traffic load is distributed on priorities as follows:
routing: 76% of total traffic load
priority: 20% of total traffic load
immediate: 4% of total traffic load
During Crisis a maximum of 25% of the messages may
be at immediate priority
The offered message switching system will be constructed
to handle the upper limit load for 1990. The system
is designed for optional extension to handle the 1995
traffic load.
4.4.2 R̲e̲s̲p̲o̲n̲s̲e̲ ̲T̲i̲m̲e̲
The following requirements are applicable for the Traffic
Load specified above:
a) For VDU functions such as First Page, Next Page,
Previous Page, the VDU shall respond within 1 second
after activating the function key.
b) For VDU functions to present a menue, the VDU shall
respond within 1 second after activating the enter
key command.
c) For VDU functions, which do not require a dialog,
the VDU shall respond with a response message within
2 seconds after enter of the command and display
a formatted message text of 1500 characters in
sequence within 30 seconds in 90% of all cases.
d) For retrieval of messages kept on on-line storage,
the VDU shall in average response within 17 seconds
after activating the enter key, if the message
is uniquely identified by the retrieval keys and
do not require a cataloque display for additional
dialogue.
e) Incoming messages shall be distributed to the designated
VDU queue within 30 seconds after successful accept
of the last character by the incoming transport
process. For off-line ZVA internal decrypted messages,
this is applicable for a message length not exceeding
3000 characters.
f) Outgoing messages for which automatic conversion
is possible shall be converted for the respective
channels within 20 seconds after release of the
message.
g) For VDU functions such as Present Next Message,
the VDU shall respond within 4 sec. after activating
the function key (for a 2000 character long message).
