standby mode
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
The term "standby mode" means the condition in which an energy-using product—
(I) is connected to a main power source; and
(II) offers 1 or more of the following user-oriented or protective functions:
Source
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 6295The Public Health and Welfare · Energy conservation standards · under this section
The term “standby mode” means the condition in which an energy-using product—
(I) is connected to a main power source; and
(II) offers 1 or more of the following user-oriented or protective functions:
(aa) To facilitate the activation or deactivation of other functions (including active mode) by remote switch (including remote control), internal sensor, or timer.
(bb) Continuous functions, including information or status displays (including clocks) or sensor-based functions.
Source
- 2013–202242 U.S.C. § 6295The Public Health and Welfare · Energy conservation standards · under this section
The term “standby mode” means the lowest power consumption mode, as established on an individual product basis by the Secretary, that—
(A) cannot be switched off or influenced by the user; and
(B) may persist for an indefinite time when an appliance is—
(i) connected to the main electricity supply; and
(ii) used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Source
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 6291The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this part