Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for managing a configuration file including device parameters that define attributes of at least one device. A device driver uses the device parameters to control the at least one device. A determination is made of device parameters provided with the device driver for a device, wherein the device parameters are maintained external to the configuration file. User selection of at least one of the determined device parameters is received and a parameter code for each selected device parameter is written to the configuration file.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for managing a configuration file including device parameters defining attributes of at least one device. A device driver uses the device parameters to control the at least one device. An association is provided of device parameters and parameter codes for devices accessible through the device driver, wherein the device parameters define attributes of the devices. Information is presented on the device parameters through a user interface. User selection is received of at least one of the device parameters. A determination is made from the association of the parameter code corresponding to the user selected device parameter for each user selected device parameter. The configuration file is then modified to include each determined parameter code.

Abstract: A machine for washing articles is provided with a turbidity sensor that is activated by an electromechanical timer. When activated, the turbidity sensor determines the magnitude of turbidity of water within the machine for washing articles and decides whether or not to inhibit a subsequent drain operation. If the turbidity of the water is sufficiently low, the drain operation is inhibited and the machine for washing articles is prevented from purging the existing water from its interior. This allows the relatively clean water to be reused at a savings of both water and energy.

Abstract: A machine for washing articles is provided with a wash process sensor that is capable of measuring a plurality of physical parameters that relate to the progress of a washing procedure. The wash process sensor also monitors the changes in the measured parameters and calculates a value that represents the degree of cleanliness or dirtiness of the articles being washed. In one embodiment, the wash process sensor also directly controls a plurality of devices, such as motors, heaters, dispensers and valves, to directly control the washing process.