Information-rich design for large-screen displays

Figure 6: Results of user testing of Halden reactor large-screen display (red) compared with replaced analogue panels (blue), where 7 is a high, and 1 is a low, degree of support.



  • Information rich design for large-screen displays: testing at Halden research reactor
  • Figure 1: Comparison of user utility of three types of displays: trendline (left), graph (centre) or number (right).
  • Figure 2: The so-called ‘mini-trend object’ summarises current and past data, their relationship (the trend), operational parameters, and the target value.
  • Figure 3: Example of variable exceeding its operational parameter
  • Figure 4: Dynamic alarm spot for a new incoming alarm (red square) on a green open valve
  • Figure 5: Halden reactor LSD (4.5m by 1.4m) after user testing, featuring few indicators, mini-trend objects and open space.
  • Figure 6: Results of user testing of Halden reactor large-screen display (red) compared with replaced analogue panels (blue), where 7 is a high, and 1 is a low, degree of support.
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