How does Cyclic recording operate?

Cyclic recording is designed to operate at predetermined time intervals, capturing data regardless of whether there's a change in the value or quality of the measurements being recorded. This means that data points are consistently logged at specific time marks, allowing for comprehensive continuous monitoring over a set duration.

This method is particularly useful in scenarios where it's essential to maintain a complete dataset without gaps that might occur if recordings were triggered solely by changes in value. By ensuring records are made at every defined interval, cyclic recording can provide insights into trends over time, validate data consistency, and facilitate further analysis of processes.

In contrast, the other methods focus on recordings conditioned by changes, either in value, quality, or range, which could lead to missed data points if there aren't fluctuations during the measured period. Therefore, cyclic recording stands out for its reliability in consistent data collection at set intervals, regardless of surrounding conditions.