shut-down state

in analysis
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05650
The condition of an instrument when it is switched off to conserve energy or reagents or to protect working parts. This term is of particular importance in clinical chemistry.
Source:
PAC, 1989, 61, 1657. (Nomenclature for automated and mechanised analysis (Recommendations 1989)) on page 1664 [Terms] [Paper]