Quick answer: Define the start position, end position, direction sequence and return condition explicitly.
What counts as one cycle?
One laboratory can count an out-and-back motion as one cycle while another counts each movement. Different amplitudes also produce different duties. Record the exact sequence and avoid using a cycle count without explaining the motion it represents.
A practical verification method
Verify the counter against the documented motion sequence and record any interruptions or incomplete cycles.
| Item | What to record | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Part or assembly identity and drawing revision | Make comparisons traceable |
| Test conditions | Relevant position, direction and operating condition | Compare the same characteristic |
| Decision evidence | Verify the counter against the documented motion sequence and record any interruptions or incomplete cycles. | Resolve the specific question before approval |
Use the result in an engineering request
Describe the observed condition and the required function separately. Include the relevant drawing revision and your results from the check above. If an acceptance limit has not been established, identify it as an open design input rather than treating a successful trial as approval.
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