Stand-by state

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011312",
  "term": "Stand-by state",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition of an analytical instrument or system where it is powered on and ready for immediate operation but is not actively performing a measurement or analysis. In this state, the instrument maintains stable operating conditions, such as temperature or gas flow, to minimize warm-up time. This contrasts with a shut-down state, where the instrument is completely powered off.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "shut-down state",
    "start-up time"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1989, 61, 1657. 'Nomenclature for automated and mechanised analysis (Recommendations 1989)' on page 1664 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961091657)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stand-by-state/"
}