EP3157579A1

EP3157579A1 - Cleaning and/or disinfecting device

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Publication number: EP3157579A1
Application number: EP15730120.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Michael Lengsfeld
Original assignee: Olympus Winter and Ibe GmbH
Current assignee: Olympus Winter and Ibe GmbH
Priority date: 2014-06-23
Filing date: 2015-06-15
Publication date: 2017-04-26
Also published as: WO2015197404A1; DE102014211961A1; US20170100025A1; CN106455902A; JP2017526400A

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleaning and/or disinfecting device and to a method for operating the same. A metering unit (4) of the cleaning and/or disinfecting device is coupled fluidically to a storage container (8), in which a liquid cleaning agent (10) is present. Cleaning agent (10) is delivered from the storage container (8), wherein the cleaning and/or disinfecting device comprises a calibrating device (2), which is coupled fluidically to a metering unit (4). The calibrating device (2) comprises a measuring column (14), wherein the measuring column (14) provides a calibrating volume (16) for calibrating a delivery capacity of the metering unit (4).

Description

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device Description

The invention relates to a cleaning and / or disinfecting device for cleaning and / or disinfecting medical devices, in particular endoscopes, comprising a dosing unit, which is fluidically coupled to a reservoir, in which liquid cleaning agent is provided, wherein the dosing unit is adapted to for providing a cleaning and / or rinsing liquid for cleaning and / or disinfecting the medical devices, to promote cleaning agent from the reservoir.

The invention also relates to a method for operating a cleaning and / or disinfecting device.

At the preparation of medical devices, especially surgical instruments, such as endoscopes, high demands are made. After using the surgical instruments, they are disinfected and / or cleaned in a cleaning and / or disinfecting device. Suitable for this purpose preparation device for endoscopes is known, for example, under the name ETD 3 of the manufacturer Olympus Medical Systems, where the abbreviation "ETD" stands for "Endo Thermo Disinfector".

The preparation of the surgical instruments typically includes the steps of washing, disinfecting and drying. The disinfection often precedes one or two washing or Vorwaschgänge. Subsequently, rinses with clear water and the drying courses are carried out. For washing and / or disinfecting the medical devices, one or more chemicals are added to a cleaning and / or rinsing liquid, which have a cleaning and / or disinfecting effect.

In the context of the present description, such chemicals or chemical mixtures are generally referred to as detergents.

To prepare the cleaning and / or rinsing liquid, the cleaning agent, which is typically present in liquid form, is additionally diluted with water. The dosage of the cleaning agent via a metering pump. This ensures that the correct amount of detergent is added to the cleaning and / or rinsing fluid.

Both an overdosing and an underdosing are suitable for negatively affecting the cleaning result. If the prescribed dosage is undercut, an insufficient cleaning or disinfecting effect may be expected. On the one hand, too high a dosage is uneconomical and, on the other hand, leads to unnecessary wear of the medical devices. To ensure that the right amount of detergent is provided for the preparation of the cleaning and / or rinsing fluid, the dosing pump of a washer-disinfector is regularly checked and calibrated. However, for the operator this service means the loss of machine time and also additional costs for the use of the service technicians.

Based on this prior art, it is an object of the invention to provide a cleaning and / or disinfecting device and a method for operating a cleaning and / or disinfecting, which / which economical I, in particular the design complexity are kept as low as possible should .

The object according to the invention is achieved by a cleaning and / or disinfecting device for cleaning and / or disinfecting medical devices, in particular endoscopes, comprising a dosing unit, which is fluidically coupled to a reservoir in which liquid cleaning agent is provided, the dosing unit being set up for this purpose for providing a cleaning and / or rinsing liquid for cleaning and / or disinfecting the medical devices, to promote cleaning agent from the reservoir.

The invention is based on the finding that calibration of a dosing unit in a cleaning and / or disinfecting device with the aid of a measuring column is reliable and accurate, whereby this calibration solution can also be realized with little constructive effort. Advantageously, a measuring column can be easily integrated into a cleaning and / or disinfecting device, so that during the execution of the calibration neither the user nor a service technician comes in direct contact with the possibly aggressive cleaning agent. The cleaning and / or disinfecting device is also very robust, so to a small extent error-prone ig. It can easily be calibrated by non-technically trained personnel. It is also possible that the cal ibrierung the flow rate or flow rate of the dosing unit is fully automatic device side.

The cleaning and / or disinfecting device is developed in particular by the fact that a control and / or regulating device is provided which is set up to

- To control the dosing unit so that this detergent from the reservoir into the calibration promotes, so that the initially empty Kal ibriervolumen is completely filled,

to record a value of an operating parameter of the dosing unit which characterizes a delivery rate of the dosing unit or a delivery volume of cleaning agent conveyed by the dosing unit,

to calibrate the dosing unit by assigning to the detected value of the operating parameter a delivery rate calculated from the time required for filling the calibration volume and the size of the calibration volume or a size of the calibration volume as the delivery volume.

In particular, it is further provided that the cleaning and / or disinfecting device is further developed in that the metering unit has a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular dere comprises a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein the control and / or regulating device is adapted to detect a speed of the metering pump and / or a speed of Flügelradzählers as operating parameters of the metering unit during the promotion of detergent in the calibration calibrate the dosing unit by assigning to the speed of rotation detected during the delivery of the cleaning agent a delivery rate of the dosing unit calculated on the basis of the size of the calibration volume and the time required to fill the calibration volume.

Furthermore, it is provided in particular that the dosing unit comprises a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein the control and / or regulating device is adapted to, during the promotion of detergent in the calibration volume a number of revolutions and / or clocking the metering pump and / or detecting a number of revolutions and / or strokes of the impeller counter as operating parameters of the metering unit, and calibrating the metering unit by making the cumulative detected during the promotion of the detergent number of revolutions and / or cycles a volume of the calibration volume is assigned as a delivery volume.

The dosage of the cleaning agent, for example, by a metering pump is operated at a certain speed for a certain time. It is also possible to adjust the amount of detergent to be metered over a number of revolutions or cycles of a metering pump, for example a peristaltic pump. If the metering pump is not a rotating pump, for example a piston or diaphragm pump, the delivery rate is controlled. For example, a pumping frequency or a number of piston strokes or pump cycles. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible to feed back the metering pump, to measure its delivery rate with the aid of an impeller meter and to control the metering pump on the basis of this value. Instead of an impeller meter, any other form of mass flow meter (English, flowcontrollers) can be used. Regardless of whether the metered amount of detergent is controlled fed back directly via an operating parameter of the metering pump, such as their speed, or via an impeller, it is according to the above embodiment in a simple and economical way I mögl, either the pump itself or the mass flow meter used to calibrate.

Furthermore, the cleaning and / or disinfecting device is further developed in that a first filling level sensor and a second filling level sensor are provided on the measuring column, wherein the first filling level sensor is arranged to detect a first water level in the measuring column, which corresponds to a complete emptying of the calibrating volume, and wherein the second level sensor is arranged to detect a second level in the measuring column corresponding to a full filling of the calibration volume, the control and regulating device being further adapted to

to detect a first value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit when a filling state in the measuring column corresponding to or exceeding the first water level is detected at the first filling level sensor,

to detect a second value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit, if at the second filling level sensor detects a filling state in the measuring column which corresponds to or exceeds the second water level,

- To determine a value of the operating parameter, which characterizes the flow rate required for the complete filling of the calibration volume from the difference between the first and the second value.

The measuring column, in particular the calibration volume present within the measuring column, preferably extends between a geodetically lower location at which the first fill level sensor is located and a geodetically higher location at which the second fill level sensor is located. For example, the measuring column comprises a substantially cylindrical calibration volume which extends in its longitudinal axial direction in the direction of gravity.

Said embodiment allows a simple and precise measurement of the level in the cal ibriervolumen with little design effort. A meniscus, ie. an interface between a liquid level and the overlying air column can be detected by the first or second level sensor with little effort. So it is possible with structurally simple means to determine a filling state of the measuring column.

According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the control and / or regulating device is further adapted to lower the filling state of the measuring column below the level of the first water level before cleaning agent is conveyed from the reservoir into the calibration volume. Advantageously, this measure improves the accuracy of the calibration. By the level of the measuring column is lowered below the level of the first water level, it is ensured that already on reaching the first water level, the calibration volume of the dosing unit is continuously filled with detergent. During the entire filling process, the metering pump thus conveys the cleaning agent in only one direction, namely into the calibration volume. A calibration error, which is analogously known as "dead gear" in mechanical systems, is advantageously avoided.

The object according to the invention is further achieved by a method for operating a cleaning and / or disinfecting device, according to one or more of the said embodiments, wherein the method is developed by calibrating the cleaning and / or disinfecting device with the calibrating device.

Advantageously, in this method according to the invention, the calibration of the dosing unit is carried out in particular fully automatically. A technician deployment is dispensable for the operator. This helps to reduce operating costs and reduce machine downtime. Furthermore, it is easily possible to carry out the calibration process in times when usually neither a service technician is available nor the cleaning and / or disinfecting device is used intensively. For example, it is possible to perform the calibration during holidays or at night. A calibration that is carried out regularly also eliminates the technical problem of the drift of the pumping power that often occurs in the course of time with metering pumps. According to an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the method comprises the following steps:

Activating the metering unit so that this cleaning agent conveys from the storage container into the calibration volume, so that the initially empty calibration volume is completely filled,

Detecting a value of an operating parameter of the dosing unit which characterizes a delivery rate of the dosing unit or a delivery volume of cleaning agent conveyed by the dosing unit,

Calibrating the dosing unit by assigning to the detected value of the operating parameter a delivery rate calculated from the time required for filling the calibration volume and the size of the calibration volume or a size of the calibration volume as the delivery volume.

The method for operating the cleaning and / or disinfecting device is further developed in particular in that the dosing unit comprises a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein during the promotion of detergent in the calibration volume, a speed of the Metering pump and / or a speed of the impeller counter is detected as operating parameters of the metering unit, and the metering unit is calibrated by the speed detected during the promotion of the cleaning agent is assigned a calculated on the basis of the size of the calibration volume and the time required to fill the calibration volume calculated capacity of the metering unit , According to an advantageous embodiment, it is further provided that the metering unit comprises a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein during the conveyance of detergent into the calibration volume a number of revolutions and / or cycles of the metering pump and / or or a number of revolutions and / or strokes of the Flügelradzählers is detected as operating parameters of the metering unit, and a calibration of the metering unit is made by the cumulative detected during the promotion of the detergent cumulative number of revolutions and / or cycles a volume of Cal ibriervolumens assigned as a delivery volume becomes .

In a further advantageous embodiment, the method is further developed in that a first fill level sensor and a second fill level sensor are provided on the measurement column, wherein the first fill level sensor is set up to detect a first water level in the measurement column which corresponds to a complete emptying of the calibration volume the second filling level sensor is set up to detect a second level in the measuring column which corresponds to a complete filling of the calibrating volume, wherein

a first value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit is detected if a filling state in the measuring column corresponding to or exceeding the first water level is detected at the first filling level sensor,

a second value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit is detected if a filling state in the measuring column is detected at the second filling level sensor which corresponds to the second level equals or exceeds

- A value of the operating parameter, which characterizes the flow rate required to completely fill the calibration volume, is determined from the difference between the first and the second value.

In particular, the method is further developed in that the filling state of the measuring column is lowered below the level of the first water level before cleaning agent is conveyed from the reservoir into the calibration volume.

The same or similar advantages apply to the method for operating the cleaning and / or calibrating device as have already been made with regard to the cleaning and / or calibrating device according to the invention.

The cleaning and / or calibration device is characterized in particular by the fact that the measuring column is essentially cylindrical, wherein the calibration volume within the measuring column extends in a longitudinal axial direction of the measuring column. This longitudinal axial direction is oriented, for example, parallel to the direction of gravity. Alternatively, the measuring column is realized by a wound hose. This extends, in particular, from a geodetically lower point to a geodetically higher point, wherein a fill level sensor is provided at each of these two end points of the calibrating volume. The calibration device is provided in particular for use in a cleaning and / or disinfecting device. The aforementioned aspects advantageously relate to all mentioned embodiments.

Further features of the invention will become apparent from the description. embodiments according to the invention together with the claims and the accompanying drawings ersichtl ich. Embodiments of the invention may satisfy individual features or a combination of several features.

The invention will be described below without limiting the general inventive idea by means of embodiments with reference to the drawings, reference being expressly made to the drawings with respect to all in the text unspecified details of the invention. Show it:

Fig. 1 a schematic cleaning and / or disinfecting device,

Fig. 2 is a simplified flowchart of a method for operating a cleaning and / or disinfecting device.

In the drawings, the same or similar elements and / or parts are provided with the same reference numerals, so that apart from a new idea each.

Fig. 1 schematically shows a cleaning and / or disinfecting device with a calibration device 2 for cleaning and / or disinfecting medical devices. The cleaning and / or disinfecting device further comprises a cleaning space, not shown, for receiving the medical devices during the rinsing or cleaning process. The medical devices are, for example, surgical instruments, in particular endoscopes. The cleaning and / or disinfecting device comprises a metering unit 4. According to the in FIG. 1 illustrated example is this example a self-priming metering pump, such as a peristaltic pump. As a metering pump is also, for example, a rotating pump, a piston pump or a diaphragm pump into consideration. The metering unit 4 is fluidly coupled by means of a supply line 6 with a reservoir 8. For example, the metering unit 4 is connected directly to the reservoir 8 by means of a pipeline. The reservoir 8 is provided for receiving a liquid detergent 1 0. The cleaning agent is a cleaning chemical which is suitable for cleaning and / or disinfecting surgical instruments, in particular endoscopes, ie.

The metering unit 4 is further fluidly coupled via a conveyor line 1 2 with a measuring column 14. Also for this purpose, for example, a pipeline is suitable, which connects the metering unit 4 directly to the measuring column 14.

The metering unit 4 is not intended exclusively for conveying cleaning agent into the measuring column 14. Thus, this can be used to operate the cleaning and / or disinfecting device with at least one further, in FIG. 1, not shown, conveyor line connected. With the aid of a delivery line 24, it is possible to supply detergent 1 0 to the cleaning and / or disinfection space, not shown, of the cleaning and / or disinfecting device, so that a cleaning and / or rinsing liquid can be produced.

The measuring column 14 comprises a calibration volume 1 6, which extends between a first filling level sensor 18 and a second filling level sensor 20 in the interior of the measuring column 14. The size of the calibration volume 1 6 is read using a scale 22 shown schematically and, for example, by vertical Displacement of the first and / or second level sensor 1 8, 20 changeable or adjustable. The size of the Kalibriervolunnens 1 6 is known in particular. The measuring column 14 is, for example, a cylindrical column which is circular, in particular circular in cross-section and which is made, for example, from glass or transparent plastic. Alternatively, a wound tube is provided as the measuring column, which extends between a geodetically low point and a geodetically higher point. At the lower point is the first level sensor 1 8, while at the higher of the two points of the second level sensor 20 is located. The measuring column 14 is further connected to the delivery line 24, through which the detergent 1 0 is conveyed to the cleaning and / or disinfection room.

The dosing unit 4, which is in particular a peristaltic pump, is calibrated with respect to its delivery rate by detecting, starting from the known value of the calibration volume 16, the time required for the peristaltic pump to completely fill it with detergent 10. If the metering unit 4 is provided with a mass flow meter, such as an impeller, the pump capacity of the pump is measured and calibrated by means of the mass flow meter by calibrating the impeller counter, for example, in terms of its speed. The delivery rate is feedback controlled via the mass flow meter.

The calibration is carried out, for example, starting from the known value of the calibration volume on the basis of the detected time required by the dosing unit 4 to convey detergent 1 0 from the reservoir 8 into the measuring column 14 and completely fill the calibration volume. The calculated delivery rate will be fassten operating parameters, such as the speed of the pump assigned.

Furthermore, it is provided, for example, that a number of revolutions or cycles of the metering pump of the metering unit 4 is or are detected, which are necessary in order to completely fill the calibration volume. Starting from the volume of the calibrating volume, it is thus possible to determine a delivery rate per revolution or per cycle of the metering unit 4 or of the metering pump. A corresponding assignment is made to the unit of this operating parameter of the dosing unit. In other words, either a calculated delivery rate at a certain speed of the metering pumps or a delivery rate or a delivered volume per cycle or per revolution of the metering pump is determined and the metering unit 4 calibrated based on this value.

Under an operating parameter of the dosing unit 4, in particular, a rotational speed of the dosing pump over a certain delivery period, a number of revolutions, which are required to fill the cal ibriervolumen or a number of clocks, which are necessary to completely fill the calibration volume, Understood .

For calibration of the dosing unit 4, this is connected to a control and / or regulating device 26 via a control and data line 28. The first fill level sensor 18 and the second fill level sensor 20 are likewise connected to the control and / or regulating device 26 via a data line 30. The control and / or regulating device 26 is adapted to control the dosing unit 4 so that this cleaning agent 1 0 promotes via the supply line 6 from the reservoir 8 and the delivery line 1 2 in the measuring column 14. Furthermore, the tax and / or re- geleinheit 26 adapted to read out via the control and data line 28 at least one operating parameter, such as the speed of a peristaltic pump of the metering unit 4 or the speed of a Flügelradzählers.

The detection of a first water level using the first level sensor 1 8 takes place, for example, by detecting a meniscus between an interface liquid / gaseous. In particular, the boundary surface between the liquid cleaning agent 10 is detected in the calibration volume 16 and an overlying air column. The same applies to the second level sensor 20. The first and second level sensor 1 8, 20 are for example optical sensors, which detect the meniscus of the interface by optical means, for example by means of an absorption or reflection measurement.

A detectable from the first level sensor 18 first level corresponds to a filling state of the measuring column 14, in which the calibration volume 1 6 is completely emptied. A second level, which is detected by the second level sensor 20, corresponds to a filling state of the measuring column 14, in which the calibration volume 1 6 is completely filled.

The calibration of the dosing unit 4, which is carried out as part of a method for operating the cleaning and / or disinfecting device 3, will be described below by way of example with reference to the simplified flowchart of FIG. 2 explained.

Furthermore, by way of example, the calibration of the dosing unit 4 is explained for the case in which a speed of a dosing pump or an impeller counter is detected for the time required for filling the calibration volume 1 6. It is also possible to have a number of Revolutions or cycles required by a dosing pump to fill the calibration volume 1 6 completely, instead of detecting.

After the start (step S1) of the calibration of the dosing unit 4, an initial query of the first level sensor 1 8 takes place. Thus, it is determined whether the level of the cleaning agent 10 in the measuring column 14 is above or below the first liquid level (step S2). If the liquid level in the measuring column 14 is above the first level, which is measured by the first level sensor 1 8, this means that the calibration volume 1 6 is not completely emptied. In order to create initial conditions defined for the calibration of the dosing unit 4, an exhausting process is initially initiated in which the calibration volume 1 6 is completely emptied. For this purpose, the metering unit 4, which is, for example, a metering pump, is controlled by the control and / or regulating unit 26 in such a way that cleaning agent 10 is conveyed back into the storage container 8 via the supply line 6 (step S3 ) or, alternatively, cleaning agent 10 is disposed of via a discharge line (not shown).

During this reverse rotation of the dosing unit 4, the first filling level sensor 18 is continuously inquired (step S2). If it is determined that the liquid level inside the measuring column 14 has dropped below the first level, the pumping down process is stopped (step S4).

Step S4 is shown in the simplified flowchart of FIG. 2 with dashed line ie, since this step can be omitted in the event that the liquid level is already initially below the first water level. In such a starting Situation, the method does not follow the path via the step S3, but passes directly from step S2 to step S5.

In step S5, cleaning agent 10 is conveyed with the dosing unit 4, starting from the storage container 8 into the calibration volume 16. The first level sensor 18 is permanently polled, so that it can be determined when the level within the measuring column 14 exceeds the first level (step S6). If this is the case, then the time at which the first water level is exceeded, is detected. For example, the value for this first time is stored in a memory of the control and / or regulating device 26, or a timer is started (step S7). Furthermore, during this subsequent period of time, during which the calibration volume 1 6 is filled, a detection of at least one operating parameter of the dosing unit 4. For example, the speed of a peristaltic pump or an impeller counter is detected during this time (step S8).

Immediately thereafter, a permanent query of the second level sensor 20, which indicates whether the second level within the measuring column 14 is reached (step S9). If the cleaning agent 10 reaches this second water level, then the calibration volume 1 6 is completely filled. Now the time is detected at which the level reaches or exceeds this second level. Again, the value for this second time can be stored in a memory of the control and / or regulating device 26. If a timer has been started for the first time, it will be stopped (step S1 0).

Subsequently, the dosing unit 4 is stopped (step S 11) and a delivery rate of the dosing unit 4 or a measured delivery rate is determined on the basis of the known volume of the calibration volume. mens 1 6 and the time difference between activation of the first level sensor 1 8 and the second level sensor 20 is calculated (step S1 2). The subsequent calibration of the dosing unit 4 takes place, in particular, by allocating the value of the calculated delivery rate of the dosing unit 4 to the value of the at least one operating parameter, for example the rotational speed, detected during the conveyance of the cleaning agent 1 0 (step S1 3). The same applies to calibration of a mass flow meter, for example an impeller meter. Finally, the calibration procedure ends in step S14.

According to further embodiments, it is possible to carry out the method described above for different operating parameters of the dosing unit 4. For example, the delivery rate of a metering pump is calibrated, in which the delivery rate is determined for different speeds.

The method for calibrating a dosing unit 4 in a cleaning and / or disinfecting device is preferably fully automatic. Advantageously, a manual calibration of the dosing unit 4 is therefore unnecessary.

All these features, including the drawings to be taken alone as well as individual features that are disclosed in combination with other features are considered alone and in combination as erfindungswesentl I. Embodiments of the invention may be accomplished by individual features or a combination of several features. In the context of the invention, features which are identified by "particular" or "preferably" are to be understood as optional features. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2 calibration device

4 dosing unit

6 supply line

8 storage containers

1 0 detergent

1 2 conveyor line

14 measuring column

1 6 calibration volume

1 8 first level sensor

20 second level sensor

22 scale

24 support line

26 control and / or regulating device

28 control and data line

30 data line

Claims

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device claims

1 . Cleaning and / or disinfecting device for cleaning and / or disinfecting medical devices, in particular endoscopes, comprising a dosing unit (4), which is fluidically coupled to a reservoir (8), in which liquid cleaning agent (1 0) is provided the metering unit (4) is adapted, for providing a cleaning and / or rinsing liquid for cleaning and / or disinfecting the medical devices, to convey cleaning agent (10) from the reservoir (8), characterized in that the cleaning and / or or disinfecting device comprises a calibration device (2), wherein the calibration device (2) is fluidically coupled to the metering unit (4) and comprises a measuring column (14), wherein the measuring column (14) has a calibration volume (1 6) for calibrating a delivery rate of the Dosing unit (4) provides. Cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that a control and / or regulating device (26) is provided which is adapted to

- To control the dosing unit (4) so that this detergent (10) from the reservoir (8) promotes in the calibration volume (1 6), so that the initially empty calibration volume (1 6) is completely filled,

to detect a value of an operating parameter of the dosing unit (4) which characterizes a delivery rate of the dosing unit (4) or a delivery volume of cleaning agent (10) conveyed by the dosing unit (4),

- To calibrate the dosing unit (4) by the detected value of the operating parameter from the time required for filling the calibration volume (1 6) time and the size of the calibration volume (1 6) calculated capacity or a size of the calibration volume (1 6) as a delivery volume is assigned.

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that the metering unit (4) comprises a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein the control and / or regulating device (26) arranged thereto is during the promotion of detergent (10) in the calibration volume (1 6) to detect a speed of the metering pump and / or a speed of the impeller counter as operating parameters of the metering unit (4), and to calibrate the metering unit (4) by the the promotion of the detergent (1 0) detected speed based on the Size of the calibration volume and the time required to fill the calibration volume is assigned to the dosing unit (4).

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the metering unit (4) comprises a, in particular self-priming, metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein the control and / or regulating device ( 26) is set up, during the conveyance of cleaning agent (1 0) into the calibration volume (1 6), a number of revolutions and / or cycles of the metering pump and / or a number of revolutions and / or strokes of the impeller counter as operating parameters of the metering unit ( 4), and calibrating the dosing unit (4) by allocating a volume of the calibrating volume (1 6) as delivery volume to the number of revolutions and / or cycles cumulatively detected during delivery of the cleaning agent (10).

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that on the measuring column (14) a first level sensor (1 8) and a second level sensor (20) are provided, wherein the first level sensor (18) for detecting a first level in the measuring column (14) is set, which corresponds to a complete emptying of the calibration volume (1 6), and wherein the second level sensor (20) for detecting a second level in the measuring column (14) is set, the one full filling the calibration volume (1 6), wherein the control and / or regulating device (26) is further adapted to to detect a first value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit 4 when a filling state in the measuring column 14 corresponding to or exceeding the first level is detected at the first filling level sensor (18),

to detect a second value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit (4) if a filling state in the measuring column (14) which corresponds to or exceeds the second water level is detected at the second filling level sensor (20),

- To determine a value of the operating parameter, which indicates the flow rate required for the complete filling of the calibration volume (1 6) from the difference between the first and the second value.

Cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that the control and / or regulating device (26) is further adapted to lower the filling state of the measuring column (14) below the level of the first water level before cleaning means (10) of the reservoir (8) in the calibration (1 6) is promoted.

Method for operating a cleaning and / or disinfecting device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cleaning and / or disinfecting device is calibrated with the calibrating device (2).

A method according to claim 7, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: - Controlling the dosing unit (4), so that this detergent (1 0) from the reservoir (8) promotes in the calibration volume (1 6), so that the initially empty calibration volume (1 6) is completely filled,

Detecting a value of an operating parameter of the dosing unit (4) which characterizes a delivery rate of the dosing unit (4) or a delivery volume of cleaning agent (10) conveyed by the dosing unit (4),

Calibrate the dosing unit (4) by the detected value of the operating parameter from the time required for filling the calibration volume (1 6) and the size of the calibration volume (1 6) or a size of the calibration volume (1 6) as the delivery volume is assigned.

A method according to claim 8, characterized in that the metering unit (4) comprises a, in particular self-priming metering pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller, wherein during the promotion of detergent (1 0) in the calibration (1 6) a Speed of the metering pump and / or a speed of Flügelradzählers as operating parameters of the dosing unit (4) is detected, and the dosing unit (4) is calibrated by the during the promotion of the detergent (1 0) detected speed based on the size of the Kalibriervolumens and the For the time required to fill the calibration volume, the calculated delivery rate of the dosing unit (4) is assigned.

Method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the dosing unit (4) comprises a, in particular self-priming, dosing pump, in particular a peristaltic pump, and / or an impeller counter, wherein during the conveyance of cleaning agent (10) into the calibration volume (16) a number of revolutions and / or clocks of the Metering pump and / or a number of revolutions and / or strokes of the impeller as operating parameters of the metering unit (4) is detected, and a Kal ibrierung the metering unit (4) is made by the during the promotion of the detergent (1 0) cumulative detected number of revolutions and / or cycles a volume of the calibration volume (1 6) is assigned as a delivery volume.

Method according to one of claims 7 to 1 0, characterized in that on the measuring column (14) a first level sensor (1 8) and a second level sensor (20) are present, wherein the first level sensor (1 8) for detecting a first water level in the measuring column (14) is arranged, which corresponds to a complete emptying of the calibration volume (1 6), and wherein the second level sensor (20) for detecting a second water level in the measuring column (14) is arranged, which is a complete filling of the calibration volume ( 1 6), where

a first value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit 4 is detected when a filling state in the measuring column 14 corresponding to or exceeding the first water level is detected at the first level sensor (18),

- A second value of the operating parameter of the dosing unit (4) is detected when at the second level sensor (20) detects a filling state in the measuring column (14) which corresponds to or exceeds the second water level,

a value of the operating parameter characterizing the flow rate required for completely filling the calibration volume (16) is determined from the difference between the first and the second value.

A method according to claim 1 1, characterized in that the filling state of the measuring column (14) is lowered below the level of the first water level before cleaning agent (1 0) from the reservoir (8) in the calibration volume (1 6) is promoted.