what is the meaning of the --max-flow-ctl

My understanding is that A = $ (when spent on flow control (from the start of pt-osc/pt-archiver) / start executing pt-osc/pt-archiver to the current total duration * 100)
Pt-osc/pt-archiver is suspended when A > —max-flow-ctl specifies the value. Over time, when A < —max-flow-ctl specifies the value, continue to execute pt-osc/pt -archiver
I don’t know if it’s right