The ME must continue to operate as intended during and after the test. No performance degradation or loss of function is allowed, relative to the specific hardware standard and the technical specification published by the manufacturer.
B
The ME must continue to operate as intended after the test. No performance degradation or loss of function is allowed, as specified in the applicable hardware standard and the technical specification published by the manufacturer. During the test, degradation or loss of function or performance that can self-correct is permitted; however, no modification of the actual operating state or recorded data is allowed.
C
Temporary degradation or loss of function or performance is permitted during and after the test if the function self- corrects or can be restored by operating the controls as specified in the applicable hardware standard and the technical specification published by the manufacturer.