| abstract |
An automation process for the management of operating materials and/or supplies of an analyzer or analyzing system, preferably for applications in medical, environmental or food technology, comprising the following steps: n (a) automatic recording of data on operating materials and/or supplies, in particular type and maximum useful life of the operating materials used, as well as types, expiry dates and quantities of the required supplies, n (b) entering the desired frequency of analysis, or automatic calculation of the estimated frequency of analysis from past frequencies of use of the analyzer or analyzing system, n (c) automatic calculation of the operating materials and/or supplies required per unit of time, based on the data obtained in steps (a) and (b), n (d) determining an optimum point in time for ordering the required operating materials and/or supplies, n (e) automated ordering of the operating materials and/or supplies via a device for remote data transmission, preferably via an internet connection. |