Smart rack and machine system

An automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning one or more articles associated with an identifier, the apparatus comprising:

• a storage device storing an array of chemical combinations specifying cleaning chemicals usable in the automated cleaning apparatus;
• a detector positioned to detect the identifier associated with the articles;
• a processor coupled to the detector for selecting from the storage device a chemical combination for washing the articles, based on the detected identifier;
• a control device coupled to the processor to deliver chemicals specified by the selected chemical combination;
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• a cleaning subsystem coupled to the processor to clean the articles using the delivered chemicals, wherein the chemical combinations stored in the storage device include further parameters specifying water type, water temperatures, cycle order, and duration of cycles.

An automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning one or more articles associated with an identifier, the one or more articles being stored in a storage structure, the apparatus comprising:

• a storage device storing an array of pre-determined parameters, wherein the pre-determined parameters include a water condition;
• a detector positioned to detect the identifier associated with the articles;
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• a processor coupled to the detector for selecting from the storage device a water condition for washing the articles based on the detected identifier and triggered by closing of a door of the automated cleaning apparatus through which the storage structure is received into the automated cleaning apparatus.

An automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning one or more articles associated with an identifier, the apparatus comprising:

• a storage device storing an array of pre-determined parameters, wherein the pre-determined parameters include a water condition;
• a detector positioned to detect the identifier associated with the articles;
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• a processor coupled to the detector for selecting from the storage device a water condition for washing the articles, based on the detected identifier, wherein the water condition is a selected spray pressure controlled by a manifold valve.

An automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning one or more articles associated with an identifier, the apparatus comprising:

• a storage device storing an array of pre-determined parameters, wherein the pre-determined parameters include a water condition;
• a detector positioned to detect the identifier associated with the articles;
• and
• a processor coupled to the detector for selecting from the storage device a water condition for washing the articles, based on the detected identifier, wherein the selected water condition is a spray pressure controlled by a pump frequency setting.