Any built-in memory in Remstar Auto M

[AlexLaw]

Hi,

Whether Remstar Auto M can record and store patient's usage data without the Smart Card for period of time (say 1 week or longer)?

For Resmed machine, it can store patient's usage data in the machine. When the data is required for printing reports, just insert the Smart Card into the machine, it will automatically copy the data to the card. Can Remstar Auto M be operated like that or I need to insert Smart Card in the machine all the time in order to capture the data.

Thanks

Alex

[Wulfman]

Hi,

Whether Remstar Auto M can record and store patient's usage data without the Smart Card for period of time (say 1 week or longer)?

For Resmed machine, it can store patient's usage data in the machine. When the data is required for printing reports, just insert the Smart Card into the machine, it will automatically copy the data to the card. Can Remstar Auto M be operated like that or I need to insert Smart Card in the machine all the time in order to capture the data.

Thanks

Alex

Nope! You gotta have the Smart Card in the machine. Then, it'll store about 6 to 7 days of detailed information before it starts to overwrite the older stuff.

Den

[krousseau]

It will capture compliance data-but as Wulfman said no therapy details beyond 6-7 days.

[Snoredog]

sounds like to me you would have been much smarter to have purchased a Resmed machine, then maybe we wouldn't have to hear you complain all the time.

Does Resmed have brick & mortar DME in Hong Kong? Maybe you should look them up and get one of their doorstops.

But if you had taken the time to read the manual, it probably says right in it you have to have the SmartCard inserted in the machine for it to record data. It has always been that way with Respironics machines that use the SmartCard.

FYI: the Resmed S8 uses the same SmartCard technology to store its data except Resmed's is even more proprietary than Respironics as it uses a cut-down version of the SmartCard requiring a proprietary reader with special guides on the reader just to hold the card straight. Obviously done to make it more proprietary to Resmed and adding additional expense for the patient of which Resmed cares nothing about.

I hear Resmed is having a special sale after Sept 4th, you might want to check it out.

[byront]

Maybe it's just me but that didn't sound like a complaint. Just sounded like someone who is used to one machine, has just switched to another brand, and has a few questions. Maybe the reason he switched brands is that he doesn't like Resmeds new internet sales policy either . If so .. he deserves a round of applause, IMO. If you really want to start hearing some complaining then just open up a topic about all the careless money grubbing quacks out there - that will get me all fired up ! OK - Lets not - I don't really have the time for such lengthy posts and my blood pressure couldn't really handle it anyhow . But about the card issue - I'm sure that Respironics is fully aware of all the problems that go along with sleep apnea including having a hard time focusing and memory issues, and being aware of this figured that the best place for the card is to simply keep it the machine - never gets lost. Maybe this is just a vivid imagination on my part, but hey - it sure works for me ! I'm the guy who doesn't drink because he can't afford it - lose my beer after the first couple of sips! -- BT

[Paul B]

Hi snoredog,

If what you say is true and Resmed's card reader is "more proprietary than Respironics", which is meaningless, since they're both proprietary, even if you buy a third party Respironics reader, then the Resmed reader should cost more than the Respironics.

Using cpap.com prices,

Respironics USB card reader is $139
Resmed card reader is $65

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[Goofproof]

Respironics USB card reader is $30.80 from the 2 Factors site.... and their not planning a 40% price increase 9-04-06... But it's not easy to buy from them but it can be done with good results. Jim

[Snoredog]

[quote="Paul B"]Hi snoredog,

If what you say is true and Resmed's card reader is "more proprietary than Respironics", which is meaningless, since they're both proprietary, even if you buy a third party Respironics reader, then the Resmed reader should cost more than the Respironics.

Using cpap.com prices,

Respironics USB card reader is $139
Resmed card reader is $65

[Snoredog]

[quote="byront"]Maybe it's just me but that didn't sound like a complaint. Just sounded like someone who is used to one machine, has just switched to another brand, and has a few questions. Maybe the reason he switched brands is that he doesn't like Resmeds new internet sales policy either . If so .. he deserves a round of applause, IMO. If you really want to start hearing some complaining then just open up a topic about all the careless money grubbing quacks out there - that will get me all fired up ! OK - Lets not - I don't really have the time for such lengthy posts and my blood pressure couldn't really handle it anyhow . But about the card issue - I'm sure that Respironics is fully aware of all the problems that go along with sleep apnea including having a hard time focusing and memory issues, and being aware of this figured that the best place for the card is to simply keep it the machine - never gets lost. Maybe this is just a vivid imagination on my part, but hey - it sure works for me ! I'm the guy who doesn't drink because he can't afford it - lose my beer after the first couple of sips! -- BT

[Guest]

The guy has only made a total of 5 (five) posts and ALL have been nothing but badmouthing of Remstar machines all for the sake of Resmed, yet they are favored here over Resmed by more than 70% and no one is complaining of what this user is complaining of.

Smells fishy, doesn't it? Perhaps we can make a correction to this guy's profile:

Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 6
Location: HK

to this:

Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 6
Location: RedMed corporate offices

Ah, there we go... fixed! =)

[Wulfman]

Well, (in Hong Kong) he should be close to the source for smart card readers.

Den

[Guest]

err, "RedMed" = "ResMed". That was a typo... and guests can't edit their posts once they're made. =)

[byront]

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The guy has only made a total of 5 (five) posts and ALL have been nothing but badmouthing of Remstar machines all for the sake of Resmed, yet they are favored here over Resmed by more than 70% and no one is complaining of what this user is complaining of.

So my suggestion he take it back for a Resmed machine was right on.

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Snoredog - I went over all of his posts and only saw one post which contained anything that I would really call a complaint. And that was about the auto-off function on his new RemStar Auto M. I had the same question, I thought it wasn't working at all when I tested it out and ended up turning it off manually. Didn't realize that I just didn't give it enough time until I left it on while going to the can and returned to find it off. The only difference is that he had past equipment to reference it to, and it happened to be a ResMed product obviously purchased prior to ResMeds crooked internet policy decision. My opinion is that the auto-off does stay on a bit to long, but I'm a newbie at all this and figured maybe there was a reason for it. He's not - he has past experiences to reflect on, and it just happens to be with a ResMed machine. ALL of his other questions, I also had (except the card question). About the clock - when I first got my M I was trying to figure out how to set it, since I knew that the machine came from another time zone. I finally decided that it was probably settable via the software - had it not been for his posted question I would still be thinking so. I don't think he's from ResMed at all. The guy has bought the machine, the humidifier, the software, and now - as I am - is trying to purchase the card reader. He's asked some good questions and his only mistake was that he made a comparison to some past equipment, which anyone would, which just happened to be ResMed. He made one complaint about the auto-off function and already he's a ResMed employee! I purchased total Respironics, even the mask - ComfortLite2 - which I love. If I had to do it over again I would purchase exactly the same equipment (except now at a lower price). To date I am a Respironics fan! Does that mean that I am happy with the fact that should my clock ever lose time that I will have to send it in to get it back on track - I am not. Does that statement make me a ResMed employee - it does not. And the fact that the guy has only made 5 posts (6 now) doesn't mean a thing, he's only been registered for 5 days. Snoredog, all do respect - I read most all of your posts, if I see your name attached I buzz over and read it because there usually good info there. But I think you prematurely jumped to a conclusion here, to date I just don't see the evidence to support it. I think ResMed's bull has gotten you pretty hot under the collar. But let's not send anyone out to dump Respironics and buy ResMed! -- BT

[cmotta]

Can someone tell me where I can buy the software, reader, and software user manual for the Remstar Auto M.

Thank you,

Camille

[Wulfman]

Can someone tell me where I can buy the software, reader, and software user manual for the Remstar Auto M.

Thank you,

Camille

Right here, from our forum host:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle ... undle.html


Den