Respironics screen is blank

[chriml]

I have a philips respironics remstar plus with c-flex system one cpap machine for a few years and I dont know why but the screen on it is blank and no longer shows any information. does anyone know how to fix that? Thank you !

[gwc2795]

I would make sure everything is plugged in. The wires can come loose. If they are plugged in tray another wall outlet.
the plug on the back of the respironics can be partially dislodged.
Let us know..

[chriml]

Thank you for responding...I tried that but still nothing on the Screen.

[Pugsy]

Is the only thing wrong is that the screen just doesn't light up so you can see whatever it is you want to see?
What is it that you wish to see? Those old Plus machines didn't show anything but hours of use.
Or does it not power up or blow air or work like it is supposed to otherwise?

https://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap- ... tup-manual

If you go to the above website they have some service manuals for a few of those older machines that use the Smart Card like you have in your equipment profile.
Figure out exactly which model and request the service manual if they have one.

acbio.com repairs these machines and you might give them a call but to be honest....those old remstar plus machines will likely cost you more to repair than they are worth. You would be better off putting your money to a newer model machine.

[D.H.]

Since you're complaining about the screen, I assume that it's still blowing so you don't have an emergency. If it weren't blowing, I don't think that you would even mention the screen!

If you leave it plugged in all the time, try unplugging it for a few minutes and see if that doesn't fix it.

If it doesn't, perhaps it's time for a new machine. The good news is that you are still able to use it until you get the new one. BTW, since it still blows, keep it on hand as a spare.

[chriml]

No Its still blowing but I had lowered the pressure last year and now I think I may need to make the pressure higher but I just wanted to see what number its on. I think I may have to get a new machine soon but I really like this one. Any reccomendations on a new machine . Thank you so much for all the responses !

[D.H.]

No Its still blowing but I had lowered the pressure last year and now I think I may need to make the pressure higher but I just wanted to see what number its on. I think I may have to get a new machine soon but I really like this one. Any reccomendations on a new machine . Thank you so much for all the responses !

Since you like the Respironics CPAP, I suggest you get the current model, which is the Dream Station. It's really an updated version of the old model. I suggest getting the auto.

It has A-flex and C-flex; neither of which I use.

That's what I have, so here's my review (the good and the bad).

Advantages:
• Automatic means that it will raise the pressure as needed when it senses distress. I think I feel more refreshed than before.
• Good statistics are generated, so you can see how you slept, and make adjustments as needed. In addition, stats are good for your doctor to see how you are doing.
• Machine is very quiet.
• Heated hose is very good, never had rainout despite full setting on humidity.
• Automatic altitude adjustment (good for travel).
• Leak compensation.
• Auto/on and auto/off can be activated and deactivated separately.
• Humidifier is fully integrated, but detachable. It can be replaced/repaired independently of the main unit. It can also be left behind to save space (if you can live without the humidification).
• Humidifier chamber is wide open on top, making it easy to fill, empty, and clean. The unit is sealed when the door over the chamber is closed.
• Puts out the prescribed pressure more precisely than my old machine (yes, I verified this).


Disadvantages:
• Machine is a bit larger than the major competing machine.
• Sometimes, there is a burning smell, especially after a potty break. I’m pretty sure it’s harmless.
• Frequently, the water does not last the whole night. I generally wake up at least once overnight, so I refill it at that time. This might not work for everybody.
• The humidifier door was not closing properly after about eighteen months. The DME replaced the humidifier at no cost to me. There was a viable workaround in the meanwhile, so it was not an emergency.
• Some have complained about the brightness of the display when you turn it off and back on, such as for a potty break. I don’t find this a problem. In fact, I use the light to reattach my mask to the hose.
• The “full” line on the water tank is hard to see.
• The machine is somewhat noisier when used without the humidifier attached.
• The power cord has a proprietary signal, so you cannot use a different cord, even if the voltage, wattage, amperage, and fitting are all identical. This means that if you need a replacement cord (or a spare cord), you have to get the cord specific to Dream Stations. If you want to use a battery (such as for camping and electrical outages), you have to buy an $80 proprietary device to generate this signal.

[chriml]

Thank you for taking the time to post information for me. I will definatly look into it...