Turn off / dim M Series lights?

[crossfit]

crossfit wrote:
I hear the new ones are going to be able to turn off.


I just wondered where you heard that. I did not know they even thought it was a problem. Last time I contacted them about it they told me they were nessary for dianogistic purposes. ( I think thats what they said) Surely they did not get any information off this board.

Jerry

My DME mentioned it. Then again, it may not be a reliable source.

[Snoredog]

Great design isn't it?

Notice they put the non-backlighted LCD underneath the little door?

Why do you need to cover up a LCD and leave 3 bright blue buttons uncovered? The conclusion you can come to is they were going to add one of those digital clocks on the ceiling then realized the machine doesn't have a real-time clock chip to keep time.

machine was designed by a bunch of idiots, no wonder they sold the company.

[frapilu]

Hey snoredog, that reminds me, how does this thing keep the time? In my EncoreViewer reports, it has this page that tells me that I had the machine on from this time to that time on such and such a date (hmmm, I was going to paste a screenprint but that doesn't work so I don't know how people do that). How does it know what time it is? It's correct, which is nice, but if something happened that it was wrong, how could I fix it? I don't remember having set the time on it nor do I remember the manual saying anything about how to do so (but it could be I didn't notice).

Thanks
France

[MurphysLaw]

I put the TV remote over them.

[6PtStar]

Hey snoredog, that reminds me, how does this thing keep the time? In my EncoreViewer reports, it has this page that tells me that I had the machine on from this time to that time on such and such a date (hmmm, I was going to paste a screenprint but that doesn't work so I don't know how people do that). How does it know what time it is? It's correct, which is nice, but if something happened that it was wrong, how could I fix it? I don't remember having set the time on it nor do I remember the manual saying anything about how to do so (but it could be I didn't notice).

Thanks
France

You can't set the time. One Guy posted that to do it you had to have the program and a SleepLink Interface card/cable. The interface card is around $200 and the program is only available to your DME. I am going to ask my new DME to sell me one but I don't expect much of an answer. Eventally some DME's can do it but not many. It is suposed to be done once a year during the check-up of your unit at your local DME. Other than than that you can send it back to Respironics and suffer while it is gone.

Jerry

[frapilu]

snoredog,

Hmmm, so I guess it figures out daylight savings time and all that all by itself? I can see that DME might be annoyed knowing that I didn't buy it from them. I hope I don't ever need to have the time fixed on it.

Thanks.
France

[Wulfman]

If the M Series machines are like the Legacy ones, the internal clock will lose anywhere from 1 - 2 minutes a month. The "previously owned" Auto (2005 vintage) that I have (and have been using the last few months) is approximately an hour and 20 minutes slow. That's roughly 80+ minutes and 36+ months......you do the math.
I also sent my Pro 2 in to the factory in Aug-Sep or 2006 for a C-Flex noise (under warranty) and to re-set the clock.....it's now about a half hour (or so) slow.

Why they couldn't have made a programming option in the "BIOS" to be able to push the buttons to set the clock (there are at least as many buttons on the top of my machines compared to my Timex wristwatch).......will always remain a mystery to me.

Actually, the internal clock is set to GMT at the factory and when you download your data into the Encore software, the computer adjusts the time according to the timezone set in the computer's operating system.

Den

[Captain_Midnight]

Poster France writes...Captain Midnight -- I'm glad someone likes them but I hope you're never asked to participate in a survey from Respironics on likes & dislikes </I><P>

I think we are safe, France. They never write, they never call... ;^D

Actually, I do have a few "issues" w my M series. If I were designing an "N" series follow on, I would do the following.

1. The hose would come out of the front of the unit.
2. The card slot would be in the front, top, or sides of the unit.
3. (As someone mentioned above) the LCD would be back lit
4. The LCD readout would give much more info, esp on the previous night.
5. The electrics would be re-wired so they are internal. The odd torpedo-shaped transformer is clumsy.
6. Related to 5., if a patient chooses to humidify without heat, then there should be no need to wire the heater in the electrical circuit. Perhaps a dedicated, unheated system sold separately.
7. Brighter blue lights, and more of them*

* (Okay, okay. Just kidding on this one.)

As it is, I'll keep this machine for years to come. The therapy and comfort are great (after my little..."modifications" to the pressure range). By then, who knows what might be available?

Regards all - -



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[sleepngo]

[quote="Wulfman"]If the M Series machines are like the Legacy ones, the internal clock will lose anywhere from 1 - 2 minutes a month. The "previously owned" Auto (2005 vintage) that I have (and have been using the last few months) is approximately an hour and 20 minutes slow. That's roughly 80+ minutes and 36+ months......you do the math.
I also sent my Pro 2 in to the factory in Aug-Sep or 2006 for a C-Flex noise (under warranty) and to re-set the clock.....it's now about a half hour (or so) slow.

Why they couldn't have made a programming option in the "BIOS" to be able to push the buttons to set the clock (there are at least as many buttons on the top of my machines compared to my Timex wristwatch).......will always remain a mystery to me.

Actually, the internal clock is set to GMT at the factory and when you download your data into the Encore software, the computer adjusts the time according to the timezone set in the computer's operating system.

Den

[dreamchick]

The blue lights are the only thing I really dislike about the machine. I throw a washcloth folded in half over mine at night. I was always a room must be totally dark to sleep kind of person. I have room-darkening shades too.

[Snoredog]

M series blue light dimmer:

[dreamchick]

Snoredog:

Where can I get me one of them?

[frapilu]

Captain_Midnight -- I agree with your points so perhaps I wouldn't mind your giving your opinion to them after all Mind you, I never heard from them in the 5 years I had a Remstar either.

Den -- thanks for the info. If it loses time, that's going to drive me crazy! If it starts happening, I'll have to see if I can get help from my DME despite my not having gotten it from them! Another thing for Captain_Midnight's list.

France

[nw guest]

I like the little nightlight or Mood Lighting or beacon lighting.
However when I have a migraine , I do not tolerate light of any kind. This is the only time I wish there was an off switch for the lights.

If you have the heated humidifier you get a bit more light and if you're really in the mood for a little more, you can leave the hinged cover area up.

[Wulfman]

Den -- thanks for the info. If it loses time, that's going to drive me crazy! If it starts happening, I'll have to see if I can get help from my DME despite my not having gotten it from them! Another thing for Captain_Midnight's list.

France

Yeah, I know what you mean. The way I've gotten around it (in my mind) is to think that it looks like I'm going to bed earlier.

(I also make a mental note of the ACTUAL time, too.)


Den