Yesterday, We have received a call, “Can you develop IET Manuals for our System?”, and we said Yes, We have been doing it for 8 years. Immediate question was, can you share 10 pages of the sample Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM)?

1. What is Interactive Electronic
Technical Manual (IETM) and How
Does it Work?
Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) is a specialized software/web application that serves as
a dynamic, hyperlinked database. It revolutionizes technical manuals by offering an interactive
platform, replacing traditional document formats like PDF or MS Word. This innovative tool is essential
for efficiently managing large volumes of technical information for complex systems, ensuring
accessibility, speed, and accuracy.

2. IETM: A Mentally Linked Software
Dynamically
Hyperlinked
IETM provides a dynamically
hyperlinked environment,
offering seamless access to
a myriad of technical
manuals and information.
Integration
Utilizes SQL database
integration, offering robust
organizational features for
user and content
management.
An interactive interface that
supports electronic devices
such as systems, PDAs, etc.,
ensuring ease of access and
user-friendliness.

3. Evolution of IETMs: A Paradigm Shift
IETM PDF Files (Level 1)
Initial stage - utilized for basic document storage and retrieval.
Indexed PDFs (Level 2)
Enhanced navigation with indexed PDF files, allowing for more efficient access to
information.
HTML Based Indexed Files (Level 3)
Advanced level with hyperlinked HTML-based files, ensuring faster access to content.
Designed for managing large volumes of data.

4. Advanced Levels of IETM
Level 4 Software
A sophisticated software for managing extensive technical information, offering advanced
functionalities and robust performance.

5. International Standards and
Applications
JSG – 0852:2001
Indian Standard for IETM, widely adopted by
defense organizations in India for seamless
management of technical data.
S1000D
European standard designed for effective
management and utilization of interactive
electronic technical manuals with advanced
features such as intelligent search and user
activity tracking.

6. Defining the Role of IETM in Defense
Applications
DRDO ASL BDL ECIL
Defense Research
and Development
Organization
Aeronautical
Development
Establishment
Bharat Dynamics
Limited
Electronics
Corporation of India
Limited
S1000D and its Application in Naval
Operations
JSG vs S1000D
Comparison of JSG and S1000D standards with a focus on challenges and advantages within naval
applications and defense.

7. Future of IETM and Implications for
Defense
Advantages of S1000D
Uniformity and standardization in IETM formats
across systems and OEMs, enhancing efficiency
and reliability within defense applications.
Significance of Database Servers
Importance of CSDB servers for hosting and
managing diverse IETM formats, ensuring
seamless access and streamlined user
management.

8. Challenges and Opportunities in IETM
Implementation
DEMO Code and Pixels