JPH10201830A - Display device for sterilizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device for sterilizing device by which a sterilization is easily and surely executed. SOLUTION: The sterilizing device is an automatic sterilizing device where an EOG sterilization and an autoclave sterilization are executed and is provided with a sterilizing device main body and a control means. A display part commonly used as a display means and an operating means is connected to the control means with a display part I/F. A temp. sensor group, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor group, a heating/cooling equipment, a humidifying/drying equipment and pressurizing/pressure reducing equipment are arranged in the sterilizing device main body. When a PA condition switch in the main panel screen of the display part is turned on, a screen is changed over into the screen of a work pattern 3 shown by Figure and graph 38 displaying the secular change of pressure in a sterilizing room, a table 39 and blacks 41 and 42, etc., are displayed. When a starting switch 46 is turned on, sterilizing work by the work pattern 3 is started and display is executed in the graph 38, etc.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device of a sterilizer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a method for sterilizing medical instruments, EOG is used.
Various sterilization methods such as (ethylene oxide gas) sterilization and autoclave sterilization are widely used.

[0003] In a conventional sterilizer, during operation, a hard copy of a cycle table (process chart) created in advance is viewed,
For example, in the case of EOG sterilization, a method of manually switching steps such as decompression, humidification, EOG introduction, holding, exhausting, and aeration is adopted. Then, when any abnormality occurs in the sterilizer, the abnormality is notified by sound or characters.

[0004] However, when there are a plurality of types of cycle tables, different cycle tables are selected, which may cause an erroneous operation.

Further, since the cycle table merely shows a standard cycle, it is actually necessary to judge and operate while comparing the chart of the recorder with the cycle table. This is cumbersome and troublesome, and there is a risk of erroneous operation.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device of a sterilizer capable of performing sterilization easily and reliably.

[0007]

This and other objects are achieved by the present invention which is defined below as (1) to (12).

(1) A display device of a sterilization apparatus, comprising: display means for displaying information on the sterilization apparatus; and control means for controlling the driving of the display means.
A display device for a sterilizer, wherein at least one management item in the sterilization operation is displayed in a graphic form during the sterilization operation.

(2) The display device for a sterilizer according to (1), wherein the graphic is at least one of a graph, a table, and a circuit diagram.

(3) The display device for a sterilizer according to (1) or (2), wherein the display means is configured to display a progress of the sterilization operation.

(4) The display device for a sterilizer according to any one of the above (1) to (3), wherein the display means is configured to display a temporal change in the pressure of the sterilization chamber of the sterilizer in a graph. .

(5) The display means displays the remaining time of the step of the sterilization operation being performed, the estimated time of completion of each step of the sterilization operation, the estimated time of completion of all the steps of the sterilization operation, and after the start of the sterilization operation. The display device of the sterilization apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein at least one of the elapsed times is displayed.

(6) The display means is configured to display the overall view of the sterilizer so as to visually distinguish whether or not the main part of the sterilizer is in a driving state. The display device of the sterilization apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5).

(7) The display device for a sterilizer according to the above (6), wherein the display means is configured to be able to display a location where an abnormality has occurred in the sterilizer on the general view.

(8) The display device for a sterilizer according to any one of the above (1) to (7), wherein the display means is configured to display a cause and / or a countermeasure of the abnormality of the sterilizer.

(9) The display device for a sterilizer according to any one of the above (1) to (8), wherein the display means also functions as a sterilizer and / or an operating means for operating the display device.

(10) The display means (9), wherein the display means is capable of displaying a switch section of the operation means.
A display device for a sterilizer according to item 1.

(11) The display device of the sterilizer according to (10), wherein the display unit is configured to switch a display item of the display unit by contacting the switch unit.

(12) The display device for a sterilizer according to any one of the above (1) to (11), wherein the display means comprises a color liquid crystal display element.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a display device of a sterilizer according to the present invention will be described in detail based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sterilizer having a display device of the present invention.

The sterilizer 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an automatic sterilizer that can select gas sterilization such as EOG (ethylene oxide gas) sterilization or autoclave sterilization and automatically perform any one of them.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sterilizer 1 has a sterilizer main body 2 having a sterilization chamber (chamber) 20 and control means (PLC: programming logic control) 3. I have.

The control means 3 has a display I / F
The display unit 50 is connected via the (display unit interface) 4. In the present embodiment, the display device 5 of the sterilization apparatus 1 is constituted by the control unit 3, the display unit I / F 4, the display unit 50, and the like.

The display unit 50 has both display means for displaying information on the sterilizer 1 and operation means for operating the sterilizer 1 and the display device 5.

That is, as will be described later, this display unit 50 displays at least one of
One management item can be displayed graphically, and the switch section of the operation means is displayed when necessary. By touching the switch unit with a finger, the display items on the display unit 50 can be switched.

Such a display unit 50 is, for example, a liquid crystal display / operation panel (liquid crystal display / operation monitor) having a liquid crystal display element, in particular, a color liquid crystal display / operation panel (color liquid crystal display / operation panel) having a color liquid crystal display element. Operation monitor).

The sterilization apparatus main body 2 is provided with a gate (not shown) for communicating the inside of the sterilization chamber 20 with the outside, and a shutter (door) (not shown) for airtightly shielding the gate is provided. An object to be sterilized (for example, a medical instrument or the like) is stored in the sterilization chamber 20 during sterilization.

The sterilization apparatus main body 2 includes a temperature sensor group 13 for detecting the temperature in the sterilization chamber 20, a humidity sensor 14 for detecting the humidity, a pressure sensor group 15 for detecting the pressure, Heater / cooler 9 for heating and cooling
And a humidifier / dryer 11 for humidifying and drying, and a pressurizing / decompressor 12 for increasing and decreasing pressure.

The control means 3 is usually composed of a CPU and memories (RAM, ROM) and the like.
Sterilizer 1 such as drive control of display unit 50, drive control of heating / cooling unit 9, humidifying / drying unit 11, and pressurizing / depressurizing unit 12, etc.
Also, the entire display device 5 is controlled.

The memory previously stores image data (image signal) of an image displayed by the display unit 50 and the like.

The control means 3 includes the temperature sensor group 13, the humidity sensor 14, and the pressure sensor group 15 described above.
Each is connected.

The control means 3 includes a temperature controller group 6,
The humidity controller 7 and the pressure controller group 8 are connected to each other. The temperature controller group 6, the humidity controller 7, and the pressure controller group 8 include the above-described heating / cooling unit 9, humidifying / drying unit 11, and pressurizing / depressurizing unit 12, respectively.
Is connected.

The sterilizer 1 further includes an EOG tank, a pipe, a pump, valves (electrically operated valves, manual valves) and the like (not shown).

Next, the operation of the sterilizer 1 and the display 5 will be described. When a power switch (not shown) of the sterilizer 1 is turned on, the control means 3 is started (operated). Then, the control unit 3 controls the driving of the display unit 50 via the display unit I / F 4, and displays a main panel screen (menu screen) of the EOG tank automatic operation on the display unit 50. In this case, the control unit 3 reads out image data (image signal) constituting the main panel screen from a predetermined address of a built-in memory (not shown), and controls driving of the display unit 50 based on the image data.

In the sterilizer 1, by operating a mode setting switch (not shown), an automatic mode in which sterilization is automatically performed and a manual mode in which sterilization is manually performed can be set.

When the mode is set to the manual mode, each actuator (for example, a valve or the like) can be operated by operating a manual operation switch (not shown).

When the automatic mode is set,
Each actuator (for example, a valve or the like) returns to a predetermined position that enables automatic operation, and a start switch 46 described later.
Input waiting state.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a main panel screen (menu screen) of the EOG tank automatic operation on the display unit 50.

As shown in the figure, the display section 50 has a manual OFF display 21, an automatic OFF display 22, and a setting switch 2.
3, failure display 24, N condition switch 25, M condition switch 26, PA condition switch 27, VT-N switch 2
8, VT-S switch 29, VT-H switch 31, alarm history switch 34, alarm count switch 35,
Flow display switch 36 and screen advance switch 37
Are displayed respectively.

These switches 23, 25 to 29, 31,
Reference numerals 34 to 36 each include a touch switch. That is, a transparent electrode is formed on the display unit 50, and when an operator touches the switch unit, the voltage at that portion changes, and this signal is input to the control unit 3 via the display unit I / F4, The control unit 3 determines whether the switch is on or off based on the signal.

A display indicating whether the sterilizer 1 is stopped or in operation (during sterilization) is displayed at the lower left of the display unit 50 in FIG. That is, when the sterilizer 1 is stopped, the stop display 32 is lit, and when the sterilizer 1 is operating (during sterilization work), the operating indicator 33 is lit. . A date and time display 67 is provided on the upper right of the display unit 50 in FIG.

Here, the N condition switch 25, the M condition switch 26 and the PA condition switch 27
The VT-N switch 28, the VT-S switch 29, and the VT-H switch 31 are switches for setting an OG sterilization work pattern, respectively.

That is, when the operator sets the N condition switch 2
5, M condition switch 26, PA condition switch 27, VT
-N switch 28, VT-S switch 29 and VT-
When the H switch 31 is turned on, the work patterns become work pattern 1 (N condition), work pattern 2 (M condition), work pattern 3 (PA condition), and work pattern 4 respectively.
(VT-N), work pattern 5 (VT-S), and work pattern 6 (VT-H), and the screen of the display unit 50 switches to the screen of the corresponding work pattern.

The work pattern 1 (N condition), work pattern 2 (M condition) and work pattern 3 (PA condition) are EOG sterilization work patterns, respectively.
The work pattern 4 (VT-N), work pattern 5 (VT-S) and work pattern 6 (VT-H)
Each is an autoclave sterilization work pattern.

Hereinafter, typically, the work pattern of EOG sterilization is work pattern 3 (PA condition), and the work pattern of autoclave sterilization is work pattern 5
(VT-S) will be described.

When the operator touches the PA condition switch 27, the PA condition switch 27 is turned on, and various conditions such as temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum holding time and sterilization time in the sterilization operation are respectively set in the operation pattern 3. (PA condition).

At the same time, as shown in FIG. 3, the screen of the display unit 50 displays the work pattern 3 (PA condition).
The screen switches to. In this case, the control unit 3 reads out image data constituting the screen of the work pattern 3 (PA condition) from a predetermined address of a built-in memory (not shown), and controls the driving of the display unit 50 based on the image data. I do. In the following description of the display on the display unit 50, reading of corresponding image data from the memory,
A description of controlling the driving of the display unit 50 based on the image data is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the display section 50 displays a graph 38 for displaying a temporal change (plan) of the pressure from the start to the completion of the sterilization operation in the sterilization chamber 20.
The horizontal axis (x-axis) of the graph 38 is time, and the vertical axis (y-axis)
Is pressure.

The lower part of the graph 38 in FIG. 3 shows the scheduled completion time of each step of the sterilization operation, that is, the scheduled decompression completion time, the scheduled steam heating completion time, the estimated EOG introduction completion time, and the estimated sterilization completion time. , EOG removal completion scheduled time and scheduled completion time of all steps of the sterilization work
And a column 41 for displaying the remaining time until the scheduled completion time of the process of the sterilization operation currently being executed, and a column 42 for displaying the elapsed time since the start of the sterilization operation.

Further, FIG. 3 in Table 39, columns 41 and 42
On the middle and lower sides, an alarm history switch 43, an alarm count switch 44, a flow display switch 45, a start switch 46, a screen return switch 47, and a screen forward switch 4
8 are displayed respectively.

When the start switch 46 is turned on, a sterilization operation according to the operation pattern 3 (PA condition) is started. The scheduled completion time of each process and the scheduled completion time of all the processes are displayed in Table 39, respectively, and the progress of the sterilization operation (process), that is, the remaining time until the scheduled completion time of the currently executed process is displayed. The time is displayed in the column 41,
The elapsed time from the start of the sterilization operation is displayed in a column 42, and up to which step (the position in the time axis direction in the graph 38) has been completed is displayed on the graph 38 in real time.

The display indicating which process has been completed is displayed by, for example, a bar graph (not shown), movement of an index (pointer), change of line color, or the like.

The above operation is performed when the PA condition switch 27 is turned on while the sterilizer 1 is stopped. However, when the sterilizer 1 is already operated in the work pattern 3 (PA condition). When the PA condition switch 27 is turned on, the display unit 50 displays the graph 38, table 39, columns 41 and 4,
2. The alarm history switch 43, the alarm count switch 44, the flow display switch 45, the start switch 46, the screen return switch 47, and the screen forward switch 48 are displayed, respectively. The time and the scheduled completion time of all processes are displayed in Table 39, the remaining time until the scheduled completion time of the currently executed process is displayed in a column 41, and the elapsed time from the start of the sterilization operation is displayed in a column 42. The process to which the process has been completed (the position in the time axis direction in the graph 38) is displayed on the graph 38 as needed.

The operator can not only grasp the currently executed process on the screen of the work pattern 3 (PA condition) shown in FIG. It is possible to monitor the situation and its schedule, in particular, the temporal change of the pressure in the sterilization chamber 20 in detail.

Next, when the flow display switch 45 on the screen of the work pattern 3 (PA condition) or the flow display switch 36 on the main panel screen shown in FIG. 2 is turned on, as shown in FIG. The screen changes to a flow display screen and a warning position display screen, and the operation state (driving state / stop state) of the main part of the sterilization apparatus 1, that is, each device (part) such as a pump and a valve is displayed.

Specifically, the display unit 50 displays the sterilizer 1
Is displayed so that the drive state and the stop state of each device can be distinguished. When an abnormality (abnormal situation) occurs, the abnormality is detected by abnormality detection means (not shown), and the location where the abnormality has occurred is displayed on the circuit diagram 49.

In this case, for example, the driving state, the stopped state, and the abnormality occurrence location of each device can be displayed so as to be distinguished from each other by differences in colors, differences in luminance, and the like.

A main panel switch 51 is displayed on the lower right of the display unit 50 in FIG. When the main panel switch 51 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50 switches to the main panel screen shown in FIG.

When the control means 3 detects an abnormality based on a signal from abnormality detection means (not shown), the display unit 5
The screen of 0 is immediately switched to an alarm history screen (not shown). In this case, the display unit 50 displays the history of alarms (alarms) up to the present, such as the name of the alarm, the date and time of occurrence and the date and time of return, and various switches.

When a predetermined switch displayed in the alarm history screen is touched and turned on, the screen is switched to an abnormality occurrence screen (alarm screen) described later.

When a predetermined switch is operated to return to the above-described flow display and warning position display screen shown in FIG. 4 during the occurrence of an abnormality, the respective device marks such as pumps and valves at the position where the abnormality has occurred are highlighted. You. Thus, the operator can grasp which part has an abnormality.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality occurrence screen on the display unit 50. As shown in FIG.
Shows a cause of the abnormality and a countermeasure for the abnormality. The operator can grasp the cause and the countermeasure from this display and take an appropriate measure.

At the lower side of the display unit 50 in FIG. 5, an alarm history switch 52, an alarm number switch 53,
A main panel switch 54, a screen return switch 55, and a screen forward switch 56 are displayed.

In this case, when the main panel switch 54 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50 is switched to the main panel screen shown in FIG.

The alarm history switch 34 on the main panel screen shown in FIG. 2 and the alarm history switch 4 on the work pattern 3 (PA condition) screen shown in FIG.
3, or when the alarm history switch 52 on the abnormality occurrence screen shown in FIG. 5 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50
The display switches to the alarm history screen described above, and the display unit 50 displays the alarm history up to the present.

Also, the alarm count switch 35 on the main panel screen shown in FIG. 2 and the alarm count switch 4 on the work pattern 3 (PA condition) screen shown in FIG.
4 or when the alarm count switch 53 on the abnormality occurrence screen shown in FIG.
The screen is switched to the alarm count screen (not shown) and the display 50
Shows the number of alarms up to now.

The order of the screens is set in advance. The screen advance switch 37 in the main panel screen shown in FIG. 2, the screen advance switch 48 in the work pattern 3 (PA condition) screen shown in FIG. Alternatively, when the screen feed switch 56 in the abnormality occurrence screen shown in FIG. 5 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50 is switched to a screen immediately after the current screen (back screen).

When the screen return switch 47 in the screen of the work pattern 3 (PA condition) shown in FIG. 3 or the screen return switch 55 in the abnormality occurrence screen shown in FIG. 5 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50 is displayed. The screen is switched to the previous screen (previous screen).

Next, the work pattern 5 (VT-S) will be described as a representative work pattern for autoclave sterilization.

On the main panel screen shown in FIG.
When the TS switch 29 is turned on, various conditions such as temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum holding time, and sterilization time in the sterilization operation are set to the set values of the operation pattern 5 (VT-S).

At the same time, as shown in FIG. 6, the screen of the display unit 50 displays the work pattern 5 (VT-S).
The screen switches to.

In this case, the display unit 50 displays a graph showing the temporal change of the pressure from the start to the completion of the sterilization operation in the sterilization chamber 20 (plan) and the timing (plan) of stopping the heating by the heating / cooling device 9. 57 is displayed. The horizontal axis (x-axis) of the graph 57 is time, and the vertical axis (y-axis) is pressure.

In the lower part of the graph 57 in FIG. 6, the estimated time of completion of each step of the sterilization operation, that is, the estimated time of completion of steam heating, the estimated time of completion of sterilization, the estimated time of completion of natural cooling, and the total time of sterilization operation A table 58 for displaying the expected completion time of the process, a column 59 for displaying the remaining time until the completion time of the sterilization operation currently being executed, and a column for displaying the elapsed time since the start of the sterilization operation. 61 are displayed respectively.

Further, FIG. 6 of Table 58, columns 59 and 61
On the middle and lower sides are an alarm history switch 62, an alarm count switch 63, a start switch 64, and a screen return switch 6.
5 and the screen advance switch 66 are displayed.

When the start switch 64 is turned on, a sterilization operation using the operation pattern 5 (VT-S) is started. The scheduled completion time of each process and the scheduled completion time of all the processes are displayed in Table 58, respectively, and the progress of the sterilization operation (process), that is, the remaining time until the scheduled completion time of the currently executed process is displayed. The time is displayed in the column 59,
The elapsed time from the start of the sterilization work is displayed in the column 61, and up to which step (the position in the time axis direction in the graph 57) has been completed is displayed in the graph 57 in real time.

The above operation is performed when the VT-S switch 29 is turned on while the sterilizer 1 is stopped. However, when the sterilizer 1 is already operated in the work pattern 5 (VT-S). When the VT-S switch 29 is turned on while the device is in operation, the display unit 50 displays a graph 57, a table 58, columns 59, 6
1. An alarm history switch 62, an alarm count switch 63, a start switch 64, a screen return switch 65, and a screen feed switch 66 are displayed, respectively. When the start switch 64 is turned on, the scheduled completion time of each of the above-mentioned steps and all the steps The scheduled completion time is displayed in the table 58, the remaining time up to the scheduled completion time of the currently executed process is displayed in the column 59, the elapsed time from the start of the sterilization work is displayed in the column 61, Whether the process is completed (the position in the time axis direction in the graph 57) is indicated as needed in the graph 57.
Will be displayed.

The operator can not only grasp the currently executed process on the screen of the work pattern 5 (VT-S) shown in FIG. It is possible to monitor in detail the progress and schedule thereof, particularly the temporal change of the pressure in the sterilization chamber 20.

When the alarm history switch 62, the alarm count switch 63, the screen return switch 65, and the screen forward switch 66 are turned on,
On the screen of the work pattern 3 (PA condition) shown in FIG. 3 described above, the operation is almost the same as when the alarm history switch 43, the alarm count switch 44, the screen return switch 47, and the screen forward switch 48 are turned on.
A description thereof will be omitted.

Also, in the case of autoclave sterilization, similarly to the case of the EOG sterilization described above, the location of the abnormality, the cause of the abnormality, and the countermeasure can be displayed on the display unit 50.

Next, the operation of the manual OFF display 21, the automatic OFF display 22, the setting switch 23 and the failure display 24 on the main panel screen shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

When the manual mode is set on the main panel screen shown in FIG.
Goes off, the automatic OFF display 22 lights up,
N ". This allows the operator to know that the manual mode has been set.

When the automatic mode is set, the manual OFF indicator 21 is turned on, and the automatic OFF indicator 22 is turned on.
Is turned off, and it is notified that "automatic ON" is set. This allows the operator to know that the automatic mode has been set. Further, the failure display 24 is highlighted while the sterilizer 1 is abnormal.

When the setting switch 23 is turned on, the screen of the display unit 50 is switched to a condition setting screen (not shown). In this condition setting screen, each of the work patterns 1 to 6 is operated by operating a switch (not shown) displayed on the display unit 50.
, For example, a combination of a vacuum pump and a tank can be set.

As described above, according to the display device 5, at the time of sterilization, the pattern of the sterilization operation (in this embodiment, the time-dependent change in pressure) is displayed in a graph, which appeals to the operator's vision. Work patterns can be easily and accurately grasped and confirmed. Thereby, erroneous operation of the sterilizer 1 can be prevented.

Further, the scheduled completion time of each step of the sterilization operation,
The estimated time of completion of all steps of the sterilization operation, the remaining time until the expected completion time of the sterilization operation being performed, and the elapsed time since the start of the sterilization operation are displayed. The future situation can be easily predicted.

The state of each device of the sterilizer 1 (different between the driving state and the stopped state) is displayed on the circuit diagram 49, and when an abnormality occurs, the location of the abnormality is displayed on the circuit diagram 49. Therefore, from the circuit diagram 49, it is possible to easily and accurately grasp the state of each device of the sterilizer 1 and the location where the abnormality has occurred.

When an abnormality occurs in the sterilizer 1, the screen of the display unit 50 is switched to an abnormality occurrence screen, and the cause of the abnormality and the countermeasure are displayed on the display unit 50. The cause and countermeasures can be grasped, and appropriate measures can be taken. Thereby, the sterilizer 1 can be restored at an early stage.

Further, the number of alarms and the history of alarms can be displayed on the display unit 50, which is useful for maintenance and inspection of the sterilizer 1.

Further, according to the display device 5, the display unit 50
Serves as both display means and operation means, so that the display unit 50
On the screen, various operations of the sterilization apparatus 1 such as setting of sterilization conditions and various operations of the display device 5 such as switching of display items can be performed.

Therefore, the operator can easily, quickly and surely operate and manage the sterilizer 1.

Although the display device of the present invention has been described based on the configuration example shown in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be any configuration having the same function. Can be replaced by

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the display unit 5
0 serves both as a display unit and an operation unit, but in the present invention, the display unit 50 performs only display, and the operation is, for example,
The operation may be performed by an operation unit (not shown), by input from a keyboard of a personal computer, or by clicking a switch displayed on the display unit 50 with a mouse pointer and a mouse.

In the present embodiment, the display device 5
The present invention is applied to a sterilizer capable of performing gas sterilization and autoclave sterilization, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , Can be applied to other sterilizers.

[0095]

As described above, according to the display device of the sterilization apparatus of the present invention, at the time of the sterilization operation, at least one management item in the sterilization operation can be displayed graphically. Sterilization can be performed easily and reliably. In this case, since the management items can be displayed as a graphic, it is easy to grasp the display contents.

Further, when the display means is configured to display the progress of the sterilization operation, particularly when the display means is configured to display the change over time in the pressure of the sterilization chamber of the sterilization apparatus in a graph. Can easily and accurately grasp and confirm the pattern of the sterilization operation.

[0097] Further, the display means displays an overall view of the sterilizer.
When the main part of the sterilizer is configured to be displayed so that it can be visually distinguished whether or not the main part is in a driving state, the display means can display the location where the abnormality of the sterilizer has occurred on the general view. When configured, particularly when the display means is configured to display the cause and / or countermeasure of the abnormality of the sterilizer, when an abnormality occurs in the sterilizer,
Appropriate measures can be taken easily and reliably.

Further, when the display means also serves as an operation means for operating the sterilizer and / or the display device, particularly when the display means is configured to display a switch section of the operation means, When the display unit is configured to switch the display item on the display unit by touching the switch unit, the operation can be performed easily and reliably.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a sterilizer having a display device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a main panel screen (menu screen) of the EOG tank automatic operation according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen of a work pattern 3 (PA condition) in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow display and a warning position display screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an abnormality occurrence screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen of a work pattern 5 (VT-S) in the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sterilizer 2 Sterilizer main body 20 Sterilization room 3 Control means 4 Display unit I / F 5 Display device 50 Display unit 6 Temperature controller group 7 Humidity controller 8 Pressure controller group 9 Heating / cooling unit 11 Humidifying / drying unit 12 Pressurizer / Depressurizer 13 Temperature sensor group 14 Humidity sensor 15 Pressure sensor group 21 Manual OFF display 22 Automatic OFF display 23 Setting switch 24 Failure display 25 N condition switch 26 M condition switch 27 PA condition switch 28 VT-N switch 29 VT- S switch 31 VT-H switch 32 Stop display 33 Running display 34 Alarm history switch 35 Alarm count switch 36 Flow display switch 37 Screen feed switch 38 Graph 39 Table 41, 42 Column 43 Alarm history switch 44 Alarm count switch 45 Flow display Switch 46 Start switch 47 Screen return switch 48 Screen forward switch 49 Circuit diagram (overall diagram) 51 Main panel switch 52 Alarm history switch 53 Alarm count switch 54 Main panel switch 55 Screen return switch 56 Screen forward switch 57 Graph 58 Table 59, 61 Column 62 Alarm history switch 63 Alarm count switch 64 Start switch 65 Screen return switch 66 Screen feed switch 67 Date and time display

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A display device for a sterilization apparatus, comprising: display means for displaying information on a sterilization apparatus; and control means for controlling driving of the display means, wherein the display means includes A display device for a sterilizer, wherein at least one management item in a sterilization operation is configured to be displayed graphically. 2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the graphic is at least one of a graph, a table, and a circuit diagram. 3. The display device for a sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein the display means is configured to display a progress of the sterilization operation. 4. The display device of a sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein said display means is configured to display a change over time of a pressure in a sterilization chamber of the sterilizer by a graph. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays the remaining time of the step of the sterilization operation being performed, the estimated time of completion of each step of the sterilization operation, the estimated time of completion of all the steps of the sterilization operation, and the time after the start of the sterilization operation. 5. The display device of a sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the elapsed times is displayed. 6. The display means displays an overall view of a sterilizer.
The display device for a sterilizer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display device is configured to visually indicate whether or not a main part of the sterilizer is in a driven state. 7. The display device for a sterilizer according to claim 6, wherein the display means is configured to display an abnormality occurrence location of the sterilizer on the general view. 8. The display device of a sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein said display means is configured to display a cause and / or a countermeasure of an abnormality of the sterilizer. 9. The display device of a sterilization apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display means also functions as a sterilization apparatus and / or an operation means for operating the display apparatus. 10. The display device for a sterilizer according to claim 9, wherein the display means is configured to display a switch section of the operation means. 11. The display device for a sterilizer according to claim 10, wherein the display device is configured to switch a display item of the display means by contacting the switch unit. 12. The display device for a sterilizer according to claim 1, wherein said display means comprises a color liquid crystal display element.