This term generally refers to the percentage of time a machine or piece of equipment can be in operation in relation to the time it must remain out of operation. For instance, a duty cycle of 100 perc [..]

In an ideal pulse train, i.e., one having rectangular pulses, the ratio of the pulse duration to the pulse period. Note: For example, the duty cycle is 0.25 for a pulse train in which the pulse duration is 1 s and the pulse period is 4 s. 2. The ratio of (a) the sum of all pulse durations during a specified period of continuous operation to (b) the [..]

(1) In print and copy terminology, duty cycle refers to the number of copies or prints that the device can reliably produce on a monthly basis. Exceeding the duty cycle number on a regular basis can l [..]

The ratio of operating time versus total cycle time of a motor. A motor has a continuous duty rating if it continues to operate for an indefinite amount of time and its normal operating temperature remains within the temperature limits of its insulation system. A motor has an intermittent duty rating if it never reaches a steady temperature, but is [..]

Specified sequence of operating conditions.

The relationship between the operating and rest time. A motor which can continue to operate within the temperature limits of its insulation system, after it has reached normal operating (equilibrium) [..]

This refers to the percentage of time in any ten minutes that the plasma arc can be cutting. It is usually 100% on mechanised plasma cutting systems.

The duty cycle is the amount of time a signal is on or a system is operated within a given period. The duty cycle can be defined as a percentage or as a ratio. For instance if a signal is on for 1 sec [..]

In a circuit, the ratio of off time to on time.

The ratio of on-time and off-time

The working requirements of a crane or hoist as defined by HMI, CMAA or FEM classifications.

The load current or power a battery is expected to supply for specified time periods.

    The ratio of pulse width to period, indicates the percentage of time a pulse is present during a cycle.

Rated duty cycle is the percentage of a 10 minute period a welding machine must deliver its rated electrical current load.

is the percentage of time on versus time off or duty cycle = Ton/Toff.

The relationship between the operating time and the resting time of an electric motor. Motor ratings according to duty are: Continuous duty, the operation of loads for over one hour. Intermittent duty, the operation during alternate periods of load and rest. Intermittent duty is usually expressed as 5 minutes, 30 minutes or one hour.

(DC)– A number indicating the amount of time that some signal is at full power. In the context of an ECU, duty cycle is used to describe the amount of time that the injectors are on, and to describe t [..]

Amount of time that a compressor can operate at full load over a thirty minute time  period.

The duty cycle (work cycle) of a compressor is a measurement of the compressors work time compared to its required rest time. The percentage given represents the working portion of this cycle. This required rest time of some compressors is due to heat produced during the duty cycle. The length of time of the cycle varies by compressor.

For a repetitive cycle, the ratio of "on" time to total cycle time used to determine a motor's rms current and torque/force.

The ratio of high-time to low-time of a square wave. In a transmitter, ratio of time on to time off. In an ideal pulse train, i.e., one having rectangular pulses, the ratio of the pulse duration to th [..]