EP2168693B1 - Assembly and method for mechanically cleaning and disinfecting objects - Google Patents

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EP2168693B1
EP2168693B1 EP08016838A EP08016838A EP2168693B1 EP 2168693 B1 EP2168693 B1 EP 2168693B1 EP 08016838 A EP08016838 A EP 08016838A EP 08016838 A EP08016838 A EP 08016838A EP 2168693 B1 EP2168693 B1 EP 2168693B1
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  • the invention relates to an arrangement and a method for machine cleaning and / or disinfecting objects.
  • the machine cleaning or disinfecting of objects is widely used in the household, but especially in trade and industry.
  • Examples of commercial and industrial applications are dishwashers, medical instruments and apparatus or other articles of daily use, washing machines or also CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems, for example in the food or beverage industry.
  • CIP Cosmetic in Place
  • Such dishwashers or machines for mechanical cleaning are often fed from cans, drums or other containers with present as a liquid concentrate detergent, disinfectant or other equipment.
  • the funds are removed for example by means of suction lances from the container and metered by means of metering pumps of the machine.
  • the invention is based on the object to provide an arrangement and a method of the type mentioned, or provide the possibility of increased safety in the performance of cleaning or disinfection operations. This object is achieved by an arrangement according to claim 1 and a method according to claim 6 solved.
  • An apparatus for machine cleaning and / or disinfecting articles is any mechanical device that cleans either mobile or stationary equipment.
  • the cleaning of stationary installations may in particular be a CIP (Cleaning in Place) cleaning
  • the apparatus according to the invention is in this context a CIP cleaning installation.
  • CIP Cosmetic in Place
  • the cleaning of mobile objects may be in particular a dishwasher, the dishes and other kitchen utensils or medical instruments, apparatuses such as endoscopes cleans, disinfects and optionally sterilized.
  • the device may in particular be a dishwasher for medical instruments and apparatus, in which the cleaning operations (for example of endoscopes) are subject to a specific quality assurance and / or documentation obligation.
  • the device has connections for consumer or resource reservoir.
  • These containers may, for example, be canisters, drums or the like which contain consumables or operating agents (for example concentrates of cleaning agents and / or disinfectants), preferably in liquid form.
  • the device to have at least one RFID reading device assigned to the connection or the connections for consumables storage containers.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Tdentification
  • the term RFID (Radio Frequency Tdentification) reading device designates any devices known per se from the prior art with which information stored on an RFID tag or transponder can be read out.
  • each connection for a consumable storage container is assigned a separate RFID reader which selectively reads out the RFID tags of only one consumable storage container which is connected to the respective port of the device and for this purpose usually on one predetermined position is placed within or in the vicinity of the device.
  • the consumables reservoir as part of or as a separate accessory to the inventive arrangement are provided with at least one RFID tag or transponder on which at least information for the identification of the consumable contained therein are stored.
  • This identification information may include, for example, the type and trade name of the agent contained therein, the concentration, the intended application modes, expiration dates, analysis data, or the like.
  • the RFID readers are associated with the port or ports for consumables reservoir. This means that the corresponding reading device is capable of reading out the RFID tag of a consumable storage container connected as intended to the device.
  • the invention makes it possible to verify, before the start of a cleaning or other operating process of the machine device by means of the RFID reading device, that the consumables required for the intended operating process are connected to the respectively associated connection and are available.
  • This unambiguous identification of consumable containers avoids that due to unsuitable consumables or confusion when connecting containers the appropriate cleaning or disinfection processes do not run properly. This may be of particular importance, for example, in the cleaning and disinfection of medical instruments, such as endoscopes, in a Under certain circumstances, incorrect operation in the prior art may not be properly cleaned and / or disinfected for further use on a patient.
  • the invention further enables a documentation of the cleaning operations carried out, which includes the consumables used in detail.
  • the information read from the RFID tag may include, for example, the batch number of a cleaning agent used, so that it is possible to unambiguously assign which process has been carried out by which means and which batch of the agent.
  • the device may have a memory for storing suitable consumables or consumable containers.
  • a memory for storing suitable consumables or consumable containers.
  • the device can also, preferably via a remote data connection such as the Internet, have or connect to a database in which the corresponding information is stored on suitable consumables and resources.
  • an internal database may be updatable in the device via a corresponding remote data connection.
  • the device according to the invention has a reservoir 1 connected thereto for cleaning agent and a reservoir 2 for disinfectant. It is understood that detergents and disinfectants are only examples of other possible combinations here.
  • removal lances are provided for removing liquid from the storage containers 1, 2.
  • Dosing pumps 5, 6 can remove by means of the removal lances 3, 4 detergent or disinfectant from the containers 1, 2 metered and fed by means of the metering lines 7, 8 of the dishwasher, not shown here, CIP cleaning system or the like.
  • the storage containers 1, 2 are provided with RFID tags or transponders 9, 10. These RFID tags are passive components that can store certain information and in which for storing this information or for later readout no energy source connected to these components is required.
  • the RFID tags 9, 10 are described by the manufacturer or bottler of the consumables in the course of filling the storage container 1, 2 with relevant information about the consumables filled into the container.
  • the information described on the RFID tag in this embodiment contain information about the type and trade name of the filled consumables, the concentration, expiration dates and analysis data.
  • information about type and tradename may include the lot number of the manufacturer lot of the agent.
  • the storage containers 1, 2 are set up by the operating personnel and connected to the device by means of the removal lances or the removal devices 3, 4.
  • the RFID tags 9, 10 automatically and inevitably fall into the area of the RFID readers 11, 12 assigned to the respective installation location. These read out the information stored in the RFID tags 9, 10 and transmit them to an evaluation unit 13 and a control cabinet 14, the corresponding data processing units included.
  • an external data processing system 15 for example, a personal computer may be connected.
  • the read data are checked and it is verified whether in the storage containers 1, 2 means are included, which are actually suitable and intended for the respective intended cleaning or disinfection program. It is also checked whether the suitable means are also actually connected to the provided connection 3 or 4 respectively. Only if this test shows that appropriate storage utilities are contained in the storage containers 1, 2, the control unit 14 releases the program provided in each case and activates the metering pumps 5, 6 at the scheduled times within the program.
  • the arrangement according to the invention allows an automatic complete documentation of each cleaning or disinfectant program carried out.
  • each cleaning process with the case applied Process parameters are recorded and documented.
  • the documentation may include the details of the type and quantity of the consumables taken from the storage containers 1, 2, including their batch number.
  • the cleaning and disinfection of medical or surgical instruments can be automatically and completely automatically recorded and documented with all parameters including the detailed designation of the detergents and detergent batches used.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung und ein Verfahren zum maschinellen Reinigen und/oder Desinfizieren von Gegenständen. Das maschinelle Reinigen oder Desinfizieren von Gegenständen ist im Haushalt, aber insbesondere in Gewerbe und Industrie weit verbreitet. Beispiele für gewerbliche und industrielle Anwendungen sind Spülmaschinen für Geschirr, medizinische Instrumente und Apparate oder sonstige Gebrauchsgegenstände, Waschmaschinen oder auch CIP (Cleaning in Place)-Anlagen beispielsweise in der Nahrungsmittel oder Getränkeindustrie.The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for machine cleaning and / or disinfecting objects. The machine cleaning or disinfecting of objects is widely used in the household, but especially in trade and industry. Examples of commercial and industrial applications are dishwashers, medical instruments and apparatus or other articles of daily use, washing machines or also CIP (Cleaning in Place) systems, for example in the food or beverage industry.

Insbesondere im industriellen und gewerblichen Bereich werden solche Spülmaschinen oder Vorrichtungen zum maschinellen Reinigen häufig aus Kanistern, Fässern oder anderen Gebinden mit als Flüssigkonzentrat vorliegendem Reinigungsmittel, Desinfektionsmittel oder sonstigem Betriebsmittel gespeist. Die Mittel werden beispielsweise mittels Sauglanzen aus dem Gebinden entnommen und mittels Dosierpumpen der Maschine zudosiert.In particular, in the industrial and commercial sector, such dishwashers or machines for mechanical cleaning are often fed from cans, drums or other containers with present as a liquid concentrate detergent, disinfectant or other equipment. The funds are removed for example by means of suction lances from the container and metered by means of metering pumps of the machine.

Eine bekannte Anordnung und Verfahren sind in der US 2008/0099045 offenbart.A known arrangement and method are in the US 2008/0099045 disclosed.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Anordnung und ein Verfahren der Eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bzw. das die Möglichkeit einer erhöhten Sicherheit bei der Durchführung von Reinigungs- bzw. Desinfektionsvorgängen bieten. Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Anordnung gemäß Anspruch 1 und ein Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 6 gelöst.The invention is based on the object to provide an arrangement and a method of the type mentioned, or provide the possibility of increased safety in the performance of cleaning or disinfection operations. This object is achieved by an arrangement according to claim 1 and a method according to claim 6 solved.

Zunächst seien einige im Rahmen der Erfindung verwendete Begriffe erläutert.First, some terms used in the invention are explained.

Eine Vorrichtung zum maschinellen Reinigen und/oder Desinfizieren von Gegenständen ist jedwede maschinelle Vorrichtung die entweder mobile Gegenstände oder aber stationäre Anlagen reinigt. Bei der Reinigung stationärer Anlagen kann es sich insbesondere um eine CIP (Cleaning in Place) Reinigung handeln, die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist in diesem Kontext eine CIP-Reinigungsanlage. Bei der Reinigung mobiler Gegenstände kann es sich insbesondere um eine Spülmaschine handeln, die Geschirr und sonstige Küchengebrauchsteile oder aber medizinische Instrumente, Apparate wie beispielsweise auch Endoskope reinigt, desinfiziert und gegebenenfalls sterilisiert.An apparatus for machine cleaning and / or disinfecting articles is any mechanical device that cleans either mobile or stationary equipment. The cleaning of stationary installations may in particular be a CIP (Cleaning in Place) cleaning, the apparatus according to the invention is in this context a CIP cleaning installation. In the cleaning of mobile objects may be in particular a dishwasher, the dishes and other kitchen utensils or medical instruments, apparatuses such as endoscopes cleans, disinfects and optionally sterilized.

Die Vorrichtung kann insbesondere eine Spülmaschine für medizinische Instrumente und Apparate sein, bei der die Reinigungsvorgänge (beispielsweise von Endoskopen) einer bestimmten Qualitätssicherungs- und/oder Dokumentationspflicht unterliegen.The device may in particular be a dishwasher for medical instruments and apparatus, in which the cleaning operations (for example of endoscopes) are subject to a specific quality assurance and / or documentation obligation.

Die Vorrichtung weist Anschlüsse für Verbrauchs- oder Betriebsmittelvorratsbehälter auf. Bei diesen Behältern kann es sich beispielsweise um Kanister, Fässer oder dergleichen handeln, die Verbrauchs- oder Betriebsmittel (beispielsweise Konzentrate von Reinigungs- und/oder Desinfektionsmitteln) bevorzugt in flüssiger Form enthalten.The device has connections for consumer or resource reservoir. These containers may, for example, be canisters, drums or the like which contain consumables or operating agents (for example concentrates of cleaning agents and / or disinfectants), preferably in liquid form.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Vorrichtung wenigstens eine dem Anschluss oder den Anschlüssen für Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälter zugeordnete RFID-Leseeinrichtung aufweist. Der Begriff RFID (Radio Frequency Tdentification)-Leseeinrichtung bezeichnet jedwede, für sich genommen aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Einrichtungen, mit denen sich auf einem RFID-Tag beziehungsweise - Transponder gespeicherte Informationen auslesen lassen.According to the invention, provision is made for the device to have at least one RFID reading device assigned to the connection or the connections for consumables storage containers. The term RFID (Radio Frequency Tdentification) reading device designates any devices known per se from the prior art with which information stored on an RFID tag or transponder can be read out.

Mittels der RFID-Leseeinrichtungen ist eine eindeutige Identifikation jedes angeschlossenen, mit einem entsprechenden RFID-Tag versehenen Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälters möglich. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es hier besonders bevorzugt, wenn sich mittels der RFID-Leseeinrichtung auch feststellen lässt, dass der entsprechende Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälter tatsächlich am vorgesehenen Anschluss angeschlossen ist. Auf diese Weise kann sichergestellt werden, dass beispielsweise Vorratsbehälter für Reinigungsmittel einerseits und Desinfektionsmittel andererseits beim Anschließen an eine Spülmaschine nicht vertauscht werden. Zu diesem Zweck ist es besonders bevorzugt, wenn jedem Anschluss für einen Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälter ein separates RFID-Lesegerät zugeordnet ist, das gezielt die RFID-Tags nur eines Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälters ausliest, der an dem betreffenden Anschluss der Vorrichtung angeschlossen ist und zu diesem Zweck in der Regel an einer vorgegebenen Position innerhalb oder in der Nähe der Vorrichtung aufgestellt ist.By means of the RFID reading devices, a unique identification of each connected, provided with a corresponding RFID tag consumable storage container is possible. In the context of the invention, it is particularly preferred here if it can also be determined by means of the RFID reading device that the corresponding consumable supply reservoir is actually connected to the intended connection. In this way it can be ensured that, for example, storage containers for cleaning agents on the one hand and disinfectants on the other hand are not reversed when connected to a dishwasher. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred if each connection for a consumable storage container is assigned a separate RFID reader which selectively reads out the RFID tags of only one consumable storage container which is connected to the respective port of the device and for this purpose usually on one predetermined position is placed within or in the vicinity of the device.

Die Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälter als Teil der bzw. als separates Zubehör zu der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung sind mit wenigstens je einem RFID-Tag oder -Transponder versehen, auf dem wenigstens Informationen zur Identifizierung des darin enthaltenen Verbrauchsmittels gespeichert sind. Diese Identifizierungsinformationen können beispielsweise Art und Handelsbezeichnung des darin enthaltenen Mittels, die Konzentration, vorgesehene Anwendungsweisen, Verfallsdaten, Analysedaten oder dergleichen beinhalten.The consumables reservoir as part of or as a separate accessory to the inventive arrangement are provided with at least one RFID tag or transponder on which at least information for the identification of the consumable contained therein are stored. This identification information may include, for example, the type and trade name of the agent contained therein, the concentration, the intended application modes, expiration dates, analysis data, or the like.

Die RFID-Leseeinrichtungen sind dem Anschluss oder den Anschlüssen für Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälter zugeordnet. Dies bedeutet, dass die entsprechende Leseeinrichtung in der Lage ist, den RFID-Tag eines bestimmungsgemäß an die Vorrichtung angeschlossenen Verbrauchsmittelvorratsbehälters auszulesen.The RFID readers are associated with the port or ports for consumables reservoir. This means that the corresponding reading device is capable of reading out the RFID tag of a consumable storage container connected as intended to the device.

Die Erfindung erlaubt es, dass vor Beginn eines Reinigungs- oder sonstigen Betriebsvorgangs der maschinellen Vorrichtung mittels der RFID-Leseeinrichtung verifiziert wird, dass die für den vorgesehenen Betriebsvorgang erforderlichen Verbrauchsmittel an dem jeweils zugehörigen Anschluss angeschlossen sind und zur Verfügung stehen. Diese eindeutige Identifikation von Verbrauchsmittelgebinden vermeidet, dass durch ungeeignete Verbrauchsmittel oder aber Verwechslungen beim Anschließen von Gebinden die entsprechenden Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsvorgänge nicht ordnungsgemäß ablaufen. Dies kann von besonderer Bedeutung sein beispielsweise bei der Reinigung und Desinfektion medizinischer Instrumente, beispielsweise Endoskope, die bei einer im Stand der Technik möglichen Fehlbedienung unter Umständen nicht ordnungsgemäß gereinigt und/oder desinfiziert der weiteren Verwendung an einem Patienten zugeführt werden.The invention makes it possible to verify, before the start of a cleaning or other operating process of the machine device by means of the RFID reading device, that the consumables required for the intended operating process are connected to the respectively associated connection and are available. This unambiguous identification of consumable containers avoids that due to unsuitable consumables or confusion when connecting containers the appropriate cleaning or disinfection processes do not run properly. This may be of particular importance, for example, in the cleaning and disinfection of medical instruments, such as endoscopes, in a Under certain circumstances, incorrect operation in the prior art may not be properly cleaned and / or disinfected for further use on a patient.

Die Erfindung ermöglicht ferner eine Dokumentation der durchgeführten Reinigungsvorgänge, die im Einzelnen die dabei verwendeten Verbrauchsmittel beinhaltet. So können die aus dem RFID-Tag ausgelesenen Informationen beispielsweise auf die Chargenummer eines verwendeten Reinigungsmittels beinhalten, so dass sich eindeutig zuordnen lässt, welcher Vorgang mit welchen Mitteln und welcher Charge der Mittel durchgeführt worden ist.The invention further enables a documentation of the cleaning operations carried out, which includes the consumables used in detail. For example, the information read from the RFID tag may include, for example, the batch number of a cleaning agent used, so that it is possible to unambiguously assign which process has been carried out by which means and which batch of the agent.

Die Vorrichtung kann einen Speicher zum Speichern für den Betrieb geeigneter Verbrauchsmittel beziehungsweise Verbrauchsmittelgebinde aufweisen. So kann beim Auslesen der Informationen aus den RFID-Tags sofort überprüft werden, ob geeignete Verbrauchsmittel angeschlossen sind und im Falle ungeeigneter Mittel das entsprechende Betriebsprogramm der Vorrichtung gestoppt oder gar nicht erst gestartet werden. Anstelle eines internen Speichers kann die Vorrichtung auch, vorzugsweise über eine Datenfernverbindung wie beispielsweise das Internet, eine Verbindung zu einer Datenbank aufweisen beziehungsweise aufnehmen, in der die entsprechenden Informationen über geeignete Verbrauchs- und Betriebsmittel gespeichert sind. Auch kann eine interne Datenbank in der Vorrichtung über eine entsprechende Datenfernverbindung aktualisierbar sein.The device may have a memory for storing suitable consumables or consumable containers. Thus, when reading the information from the RFID tags can be checked immediately, if appropriate consumables are connected and stopped in case of unsuitable means the corresponding operating program of the device or not even started. Instead of an internal memory, the device can also, preferably via a remote data connection such as the Internet, have or connect to a database in which the corresponding information is stored on suitable consumables and resources. Also, an internal database may be updatable in the device via a corresponding remote data connection.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Diese zeigt schematisch den Teil einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung, in dem Verbrauchsmittel gelagert und dosiert werden.An embodiment of the invention will be explained below with reference to the drawing. This shows schematically the part of an arrangement according to the invention in which consumables are stored and metered.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist einen daran angeschlossenen Vorratsbehälter 1 für Reinigungsmittel und einen Vorratsbehälter 2 für Desinfektionsmittel auf. Es versteht sich, dass Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsmittel hier nur beispielhaft für andere mögliche Kombinationen stehen.The device according to the invention has a reservoir 1 connected thereto for cleaning agent and a reservoir 2 for disinfectant. It is understood that detergents and disinfectants are only examples of other possible combinations here.

Bei 3 und 4 angedeutete Entnahmelanzen sind zur Entnahme von Flüssigkeit aus den Vorratsbehältern 1, 2 vorgesehen. Dosierpumpen 5, 6 können mittels der Entnahmelanzen 3, 4 Reinigungs- bzw. Desinfektionsmittel aus den Behältern 1, 2 dosiert entnehmen und mittels der Dosierleitungen 7, 8 der hier nicht dargestellten Spülmaschine, CIP-Reinigungsanlage oder dergleichen zuführen.At 3 and 4 indicated removal lances are provided for removing liquid from the storage containers 1, 2. Dosing pumps 5, 6 can remove by means of the removal lances 3, 4 detergent or disinfectant from the containers 1, 2 metered and fed by means of the metering lines 7, 8 of the dishwasher, not shown here, CIP cleaning system or the like.

Die Vorratsbehälter 1, 2 sind mit RFID-Tags bzw. - Transpondern 9, 10 versehen. Diese RFID-Tags sind passive Bauelemente, die bestimmte Informationen speichern können und bei denen zur Speicherung dieser Informationen bzw. zum späteren Auslesen keinerlei mit diesen Bauelementen verbundene Energiequelle erforderlich ist.The storage containers 1, 2 are provided with RFID tags or transponders 9, 10. These RFID tags are passive components that can store certain information and in which for storing this information or for later readout no energy source connected to these components is required.

Die RFID-Tags 9, 10 werden beim Hersteller bzw. Abfüller der Verbrauchsmittel im Zuge der Befüllung der Vorratsbehälter 1, 2 mit relevanten Informationen über die in den Behälter eingefüllten Verbrauchsmittel beschrieben. Die auf den RFID-Tag beschriebenen Informationen enthalten bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel Informationen über die Art und Handelsbezeichnung des eingefüllten Verbrauchsmittels, die Konzentration, Verfallsdaten und Analysedaten. Informationen über Art und Handelsbezeichnung können beispielsweise auch die Chargennummer der Herstellercharge des Mittels beinhalten.The RFID tags 9, 10 are described by the manufacturer or bottler of the consumables in the course of filling the storage container 1, 2 with relevant information about the consumables filled into the container. The information described on the RFID tag in this embodiment contain information about the type and trade name of the filled consumables, the concentration, expiration dates and analysis data. For example, information about type and tradename may include the lot number of the manufacturer lot of the agent.

Am vorgesehenen Verbrauchsort werden die Vorratsbehälter 1, 2 vom Bedienpersonal aufgestellt und mittels der Entnahmelanzen bzw. der Entnahmevorrichtungen 3, 4 an die Vorrichtung angeschlossen. Durch das Aufstellen am vorgesehenen Entnahmeort geraten die RFID-Tags 9, 10 automatisch und zwangsläufig in den Bereich der dem jeweiligen Aufstellort zugeordneten RFID-Lesegeräte 11, 12. Diese lesen die in den RFID-Tags 9, 10 gespeicherten Informationen aus und übertragen diese in eine Auswerteeinheit 13 sowie einen Steuerschrank 14, die entsprechende Datenverarbeitungseinheiten enthalten. Fakultativ kann eine externe Datenverarbeitungsanlage 15 (beispielsweise ein Personal Computer) angeschlossen sein.At the intended place of consumption, the storage containers 1, 2 are set up by the operating personnel and connected to the device by means of the removal lances or the removal devices 3, 4. By placing them at the intended removal location, the RFID tags 9, 10 automatically and inevitably fall into the area of the RFID readers 11, 12 assigned to the respective installation location. These read out the information stored in the RFID tags 9, 10 and transmit them to an evaluation unit 13 and a control cabinet 14, the corresponding data processing units included. Optionally, an external data processing system 15 (for example, a personal computer) may be connected.

Die ausgelesenen Daten werden geprüft und es wird verifiziert, ob in den Vorratsbehältern 1, 2 Mittel enthalten sind, die für das jeweils vorgesehene Reinigungs- bzw. Desinfektionsprogramm tatsächlich geeignet und bestimmt sind. Auch wird geprüft, ob die geeigneten Mittel auch jeweils tatsächlich an dem vorgesehenen Anschluss 3 bzw. 4 angeschlossen sind. Nur wenn diese Prüfung ergibt, dass in den Vorratsbehältern 1, 2 entsprechende geeignete Verbrauchsmittel enthalten sind, gibt die Steuereinheit 14 das jeweils vorgesehene Programm frei und aktiviert zu den vorgesehenen Zeitpunkten innerhalb des Programms die Dosierpumpen 5, 6.The read data are checked and it is verified whether in the storage containers 1, 2 means are included, which are actually suitable and intended for the respective intended cleaning or disinfection program. It is also checked whether the suitable means are also actually connected to the provided connection 3 or 4 respectively. Only if this test shows that appropriate storage utilities are contained in the storage containers 1, 2, the control unit 14 releases the program provided in each case and activates the metering pumps 5, 6 at the scheduled times within the program.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung erlaubt eine automatische vollständige Dokumentation jedes durchgeführten Reinigungs- bzw. Desinfektionsmittelprogramms. Mittels der Steuereinheit 14 bzw. einer angeschlossenen Datenverarbeitungsanlage 15 kann jeder Reinigungsvorgang mit den dabei angewendeten Verfahrensparametern aufgezeichnet und dokumentiert werden. Die Dokumentation kann die Details von Art und Menge der dabei den Vorratsbehältern 1, 2 entnommenen Verbrauchsmittel einschließlich deren Chargennummer beinhalten. Somit kann beispielsweise die Reinigung und Desinfektion medizinischer oder chirurgischer Instrumente automatisch und vollständig mit allen Parametern einschließlich der detaillierten Bezeichnung von verwendeten Reinigungsmitteln und Reinigungsmittelchargen automatisch aufgezeichnet und dokumentiert werden.The arrangement according to the invention allows an automatic complete documentation of each cleaning or disinfectant program carried out. By means of the control unit 14 or a connected data processing system 15, each cleaning process with the case applied Process parameters are recorded and documented. The documentation may include the details of the type and quantity of the consumables taken from the storage containers 1, 2, including their batch number. Thus, for example, the cleaning and disinfection of medical or surgical instruments can be automatically and completely automatically recorded and documented with all parameters including the detailed designation of the detergents and detergent batches used.

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  1. An arrangement for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects which comprises:
    a) an apparatus for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects which comprises a plurality of connections for reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables;
    b) a plurality of reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables, each reservoir (1, 2) for consumables being provided with at least one RFID tag (9, 10) on which is stored at least information for identifying the consumable stored therein; characterised in that the apparatus
    c) comprises RFID readers (11, 12) assigned to the respective connections (3, 4) for reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables, wherein the RFID readers (11, 12) are configured to read the at least one RFID tag (9, 1C) of the reservoir (1, 2) for consumables connected to the corresponding connection,
    d) comprises storage locations for reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables assigned to the connections (3, 4) for the reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables,
    e) comprises a memory means (14, 15) for saving consumables or containers for consumables suitable for operation and a device (14) which only permits an operating program to go ahead once each RFID reader (11, 12) assigned to the connections (3, 4) for reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables has identified the connected reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables as being suitable for carrying out the corresponding operating program.
  2. An arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the apparatus for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects is a dishwasher or CIP system.
  3. An arrangement according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the memory means (14, 15) may be updated by the operator of the apparatus or preferably over a data communications link by the supplier of the reservoirs for consumables.
  4. An arrangement according to claim 3, characterised in that the RFID tag or tags (9, 10) additionally comprise(s) information regarding the expiry date of the consumable and in that the RFID reader (11, 12) assigned to the connection for reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables reads out said expiry dates and only permits the operating program to go ahead if the expiry dates have not passed.
  5. An arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the apparatus for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects comprises a memory means (15) for logging the operating history of the apparatus including the consumables which have been used.
  6. A method for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects using an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised by the following steps:
    a) connecting one or more reservoirs (1, 2) for consumables to the connections (3, 4) for reservoirs for consumables;
    b) placing the objects in the apparatus for automatically cleaning and/or disinfecting objects;
    reading information out from the RFID tags (9, 10) of the at least one reservoir (1, 2) for consumables;
    c) checking that the information read out in step c) identifies the consumables suitable for the intended operating program;
    d) starting the operating program once the check in step d) has been carried out successfully.
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