Turn off the machine during "pitstops"?

[stoveman]

I just got MyEncore up & running and I'm wondering if I'm skewing some of the data because I just take the mask off when I go to the bathroom.

First, does that seem likely?

Second, will the Smartcard just pick up where it left off if I start & stop the machine?

Thanks

Stoveman

[dsm]

My approach to these is to

- remove mask from host connector
- turn off machine
- go & return
- turn on dehumidifier
- reconnect mask to hose
- turn on machine
- hit ramp button (unless nose has become congested as has happened after some pit stops)

I too am interested to know if this procedure will skew recorded data. (I suspect not).

Cheers

DSM

[Wulfman]

My recommendation would be to shut the machine off first and then remove the mask. Removing the mask from the face while the machine is running will show up as a LARGE mask leak on the Encore Pro software. Then, put the mask on and restart the machine. This will show up as a small gap on the timeline, but will keep the other data intact.

[dsm]

My recommendation would be to shut the machine off first and then remove the mask. Removing the mask from the face while the machine is running will show up as a LARGE mask leak on the Encore Pro software. Then, put the mask on and restart the machine. This will show up as a small gap on the timeline, but will keep the other data intact.

Wulfman, That makes good sense to me. I will adjust my procedure accordingly.


Cheers

DSM

[SickAndTired]

wulfman: Yes, thanks for that post! I've been taking my mask off before I turn the machine off as well.

Fortunately, mine is set to Auto On, so I don't have to turn it back on, though it took me a while to realize that the humidifier doesn't work the same way!