John- thanks so much for your detailed response- very helpful insights!

trying to see if posting a graph works

is there a quick how to guide on the steps to post a graph on this forum? I'll work on that, but am interested in knowing if my CPAP machine is even capable to tracking central apneas? Thanks so much GumbyCT

I wear them all the time! But have had issues depending upon the type of mask I am wearing, and where you place the strip. Sometimes they can cause leaks if they obstruct the seal on the mask.

When reading my reports on the Encoreviewer software, can i assume that any central apneas I may be having are shown as Obstructive? I have been have major neck issues the past couple of weeks, and have been feeling terrible...nauseated, dizzy spells, confusion. My AHI's have been fairly good, avera...

Not to hijack this thread- but am curious if there is any way to read the length of OA and H on a Resmed M series machine using Encore Viewer? I only see short on wide green dashes etc.

Dream Lady-
I haven't purchased a replacement piece of foam from BB&B just yet...but they have several to choose from. You can also find some online as well.

Looked at the Sleep Number 3 years ago, decided against it. Two Simmons Beautyrest beds later (in three years!) I finally bit the bullet and bought one of the higher end models from QVC. We've had it for about 6 months now and my wife and I love it. Yes, it will make you sick when you see how they a...

Kevin- now that I know about your biz (and your GREAT customer service) I look forward to spending my money at your store in the future. Luckily this time, you saved me from learning an expensive lesson from buying off ebay that doesn't offer the service you do. Thanks again for all you do for the f...

UPDATE! Older version of software did in fact correct the COM port error!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE! Now I get to learn about reading all the graphs- which I know there are plenty of post on here about that topic! Thanks again to everyone!!

Razorback

Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone! Looks like Kevin has a download help section on his page that specifically talks to the COM port error....he references an older version of the software which he has available for download on this site as well. Haven't had the opportunity to try this yet, ...

Hosehead-
Thanks for the suggestion, I'm using the cable they provided. Getting frustrated....paid a lot of money for an oximeter to read stored data that I can't retrieve. Purchased off ebay direct from China....may have made a big mistake.

LoQ- thanks so much for your response! I've tried numerous approaches to launching the software in different sequences etc...still no luck : ( The SpO2 software in live view mode via the USB cable works fine, via the same COM4 port. Anyone else have any thoughts or suggestions? I've tried the softwa...

Just got my Contec CMS-50F oximeter. Recorded data last night and am now trying to upload the data to my computer using the software provided by the manufacturer. When I enter my info I get the pop up "Can't open COM 4". Anyone have any suggestions? I've been searching the forum and found a few hits...

Thanks team! So I decided to install the software on a different PC, and sure enough the past three nights of data popped up. The PC I was using showed the USB port to be working, and was clearly recognizing the smart card reader. It's an older PC, something was just off on it. So the lesson learned...