Documentation
Detergent Dispenser Configuration
Section titled “Detergent Dispenser Configuration”The Detergent Dispenser Configuration page is used to configure and monitor an individual detergent dispensing device managed by a vending unit.
This page provides identification details, operational status, group assignment, and connectivity information for the dispenser.
You can access this page by selecting a drying machine from the Equipment Items list or from the Devices Page overview of a Vending Unit.
Page Purpose
Section titled “Page Purpose”This page allows operators and service personnel to:
- Identify the detergent dispenser in the system
- Assign it to an equipment group
- Link a programs template
- Monitor its current operational status
- Check network and connectivity information
Header Information
Section titled “Header Information”The top section contains general device information:
- Name — device name (e.g.
Waschmittelspender) - Serial — unique serial identifier (e.g.
TRE01_10) - Type — equipment type (
Detergent Dispenser) - Category — equipment category
- Parent — Vending Unit controlling this device
- Company — owning company
- Warehouse — Defines the physical or logical location of the device
On the right side, the current device state is displayed (is clicable - navigate to Detergent Dispenser Event List) and Refresh Latest Event button.
Navigation Tabs
Section titled “Navigation Tabs”The following tabs are available:
- General — main configuration and status information
- Remote — remote access and connectivity options
General Section
Section titled “General Section”The General section contains the core configuration parameters:
- IP Address — network address of the device
- Image Hash — identifier of the installed firmware/image
- Machine Status — current state of the dispenser
(e.g. Idle, Selected Program: 2) - Equipment Group — assigned group (e.g. Detergent)
This determines where the dispenser appears in the vending unit menu. - Programs Template — defines the default program configuration (Program Template) assigned to this machine
- Address — internal device address or node number
- User — system user assigned to the device (if applicable)
Advanced Section
Section titled “Advanced Section”The Advanced section provides diagnostic and connectivity data:
- Version Update — installed firmware version
- Last Event — most recent device event (e.g. Ready)
- VPN Client — VPN connection status
- Actual IP — current external IP address (with copy option)
- VPN Last Activity — timestamp of last VPN communication
- Info / Info Date — additional system information
This section is primarily used for troubleshooting and service diagnostics.
Program Management
Section titled “Program Management”At the top of the page, smart buttons provide quick access to related information:
- Programs — opens the list of programs available for this device
- OpenVPN — opens VPN configuration and monitoring tools