| Rules |
Condition assessed |
| Rule #1 |
When a point falls outside UCLx, denoted as 11s. |
| Rule #2 |
At least 2 points out of 3 are in zone A. |
| Rule #3 |
3 out of five consecutive points on a control chart fall above XB. |
| Rule #4 |
8 consecutive points above XB (in Zones B, or A or beyond). |
| Rule #5 |
6 consecutive points decreasing or increasing. In this case only a decreasing scenario was used. |