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duty cycle

Definition

Relationship between the active (operating) time and the inactive (resting time) of an equipment or machine. Electric motors, for example, are rated on the basis of continuous duty (non-stop operation lasting an hour or more) or intermittent duty (alternate period of rest and operation lasting, 5, 30, or 60 minutes).

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