CMS 50F Pulseox (new)...SH integration difficulty.

[BigLou]

I just purchased the 50F and have looked at previous posts regarding incorporating this data into Sleepyhead. It will not integrate for some reason. I have firmware v.3.5 and SW v1.5 (new according to Kevin). Using windows vista, 64 bit. After the download from the unit via the USB port, it does not show up in the filscreen that pops up, therefore I cannot select it.

Anyone else have this problem? Thanks.

Lou

[Lizistired]

I just purchased the 50F and have looked at previous posts regarding incorporating this data into Sleepyhead. It will not integrate for some reason. I have firmware v.3.5 and SW v1.5 (new according to Kevin). Using windows vista, 64 bit. After the download from the unit via the USB port, it does not show up in the filscreen that pops up, therefore I cannot select it.

Anyone else have this problem? Thanks.

Lou

Are you downloading it to the SPO software that came with the oximeter first?
Then selecting that file to import to sleepyhead?
Then clicking on the "floppy" icon?

I'm assuming you know about having to sync the time with the SH start time too...

[BigLou]

I am downloading to the SW (selecting download from the unit itself) that came with the oximeter no files show up in the box. The SW does not recognise the unit. Just the demo. sp02 file is in there.

[Lizistired]

You can''t download the 50F direct to SH. There should have been a mini cd in the box.

[BigLou]

There was a mini CD and I loaded it onto my computer.?

[Lizistired]

There should be a green heart shaped icon on your computer that says SPO2 Review. There may even be a readme file on the cd, I don't remember.

[Pugsy]

See of something here stands out.
http://www.apneaboard.com/wiki/index.ph ... SleepyHead

or the SleepyHead oximetry import stuff
http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/s ... eview_Data

Did you get the software from Kevin? The email he sends out with all the software links specific to the unit you buy?

[BigLou]

Yes purchased from Kevin at PO Store. Still can't get them to communicate.

Lou

[Papit]

Hi Lou,
Try to follow the following procedure exactly as laid out. I have had consistent good results with it after having spent some time tweaking the instructions. If it doesn't work for you, let me know and I'll do some checking.

--papit

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Inserting CMS-50 Pulse-Oximetry Graphs into SleepyHead

by Papit on Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:05 pm

Here's the operating procedure I use. I hope it helps new and regular CMS-50E/F Pulse-Oximeter users experience consistent ease of use and convenient access to their pulse-ox graphs both in the provided SpO2 Review software and in SleepyHead.

(Note: If you continue to have difficulty after using this procedure, go to 'Manuals/Downloads' at http://www.pulseoxstore.com/Manuals-Downloads.html to download and reinstall the latest software .)

CMS-50E/F Pulse Oximeter operating procedure
A. Record your Pulse-Ox data over night
1. Turn ON your Pulse-Oximeter after masking up at night.
2. Turn Record to ON.
3. Insert a finger into the sensor and sleep with it all night.
4. Turn Record OFF when you awaken in the morning.

B. 'Import’ your Xpap data to Sleepyhead
1. If you use SleepyHead software, remove the SD memory card from your xpap machine and insert it into the SD card reader on your computer.
2. Open SleepyHead and click ‘Import’ to upload the sleep session data from your SD card.
3. Click ‘My Computer’ on your desktop screen, right click on the drive containing the SD card, click ‘Eject’ and remove the card.
4. Return the SD card to your xpap machine and reinstall it.


C. Upload and view your Pulse-Ox data
1. Use the provided USB cable to connect the Pulse-Oximeter to your computer.
2. Open SpO2 Review software.
3. Click ‘Not Active’ button to open a New Session.
(Click ‘Cancel’ and repeat this Step if ‘New Session’ button on top line is not shown selected.)
4. Enter a file name (e.g., today’s date) and click OK. A message, "Device Connected: waiting for data…," should be displayed.
(If you see a message, "Can’t open COM 6", click OK, disconnect the USB cable from the Pulse-Ox, then reconnect it and go back to Step 3.)
5. If Record is ON, turn Record OFF on the Pulse-Ox.
6. Turn Upload ON on the Pulse-Ox.
7. Wait (up to a minute) while ‘Receiving data, Please wait….’is displayed.
8. View the Pulse-Ox graphs. Click ‘M’ on bottom line and set the Time scale by changing 'HH: 1’ to the number of whole hours you slept last night rounded up by one. Click OK.

D. View the Pulse-Ox Reports and Graphs in the SpO2 Review CMS-50 software
9. Click the Print Settings button in the lower far right, select a report (e.g.,'OxiMetry Report'), and click ‘Preview’. Print it for your file and/or for your doctor, or just view it. For easier viewing change ‘ % ‘ to 100% or higher (right-most button at top of screen).
10. Press and hold Power off to turn OFF the Pulse-Ox (“Bye Bye!”).
11. Recharge Pulse-Oximeter.

D. View the Pulse Oximetry Reports and Graphs Time-aligned in SleepyHead software
1. Open SleepyHead and click the 'Oximetry' tab at the top. Click the ‘Open .spo/R File’ button in the lower right. Select the sleep file you want to view and click ‘Open’. You should see your red pulse and blue oximetry charts vs. clock time.
2. Click the Save button just left of ‘Open .spo/R File’ button and confirm ‘Yes’ that you want to save the data. (Disregard the ‘No Oximetry Data’ screen.)
3. Click ‘Data’ on the top main menu line, then click ‘Rebuild Oximetry Indices’.
4. Exit out, then restart SleepyHead and click the 'Daily' tab to view the graphs, now including pulse and oximetry, all aligned to the same time scale.
5. Click the 'Daily' button in the SleepyHead Navigation bar on the right. The dates that appear in red on the calendar will display time aligned pulse-oximetry data and graphs. Click on a red date to see the pulse-ox charts for your sleep on that date along with the standard SleepyHead graphs.

(All the steps above need to have previously been performed to see a date's pulse-ox graphs and data in SleepyHead. If the clock time setting on the Pulse-Ox and on your xpap machine do not match closely enough, you will see a notice that the pulse-ox data cannot be linked with SleepyHead. Re-sychronize the current time on the Pulse-Ox so its time setting and that on the xpap machine are the same or very close. Note that fractured sleep sessions are listed in the lower left and each can be toggled ON and OFF.)

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Machine: S9 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine
Mask: Aloha Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: Software:ResScan 4.1, SH 0.9.2. CMS-50F Oximeter. Neck Roll 2.5"
Last edited by Papit on Sat May 26, 2012 12:01 am, edited 11 times in total.

[Lizistired]

Lou, Don't get in such a hurry with SH. The first night or 2 you will probably have breaks in your data, until you get used to wearing the oximeter,
There are options in the SPO2 Review software to block out these areas,(left click and drag) which also removes them from the statistics in the reports. You can also right click on the graph to get the specific numbers for that point in time. You really should familiarize yourself with the SPO2 software first.
If you are going to switch to SH, keep loading your S9 data into ResScan at least once a week so you will have it. There are some bugs in SH for ResScan data that make it somewhat unreliable.

[BigLou]

Thanks Liz and Papit. I still use ResScan as my main software to examine my sleep reports. Papit, I will follow your instructions again to the letter.

Lou