Best price (even second-hand) ResMed software+reader?

adolson · Post by **adolson** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:19 pm

Hi all,

I am pretty sure I will settle on the ResMed S8 Elite machine.

I am looking for the best possible price for ResMed software and reader, even if it's second-hand, as long as it works. The most important thing for me is the price because I don't have a lot of money, but I don't want to wait for too long to get this stuff.

I heard about the US policy change, but I'm in Canada, if that makes a difference.

Also, if anyone has this can you tell me if the card data gets erased automatically? IE: if I was asked to provide the card with all the data, would it still be on there, or how does it work?

Thanks for your help.

WearyOne · Post by **WearyOne** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:35 pm

I don't have an answer for you, but sort of the same question.

If you read the card with the card reader and software, is the data on the card erased?

I have M Series Pro with the card, but I haven't purchased the reader and softward yet.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:48 pm

You are talking two different manufacturer's products here and they have entirely different methods of storing the data.

The M Series Pro is a product of Respironics and the S8 Elite is a product of Resmed.

As I understand it, the Respironics store the data on the smart card, whereas the Resmed stores the data in the machine.

They require entirely different software and card reader cables.

dieselgal · Post by **dieselgal** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:49 pm

I also want the reader and software for the ResMed S8 Elite

RichCMH · Post by **RichCMH** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:50 pm

I don't know about the M Series.

but for more ResMed info go here: viewtopic.php?t=18123&highlight=autoscan

The detailed data is erased from the data card when you make a new copy of data from the machine. You will still have compliance data from the last year

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:52 pm

Weary One, to answer your specific question. You can tell your computer to "not erase" the card automatically by going into programs, etc. Otherwise, the card will get erased as soon as it's read. So, you must be sure to reprogram to not erase before the card is ever read.

RichCMH · Post by **RichCMH** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:55 pm

Linda:
The ResMed card is not erased in Resed's AutoScan 5.7 unless you manually do it.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:58 pm

Rich, I don't know anything about Resmed. I was responding to Weary One who has a Respironics.

RichCMH · Post by **RichCMH** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:16 pm

I know, I just don't want anyone to get confused...

JimW · Post by **JimW** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:36 pm

This is not in finished form, but is information gathered from different threads found via a fairly complete search. The initials and names at the bottom left of each section are the forum names of the authors. Please note that other Australian vendors also will sell the software to those in the USA; my guess is that they will also sell to Canada. I used http://www.sleepfitness.com/accessories.php?cid=17, and made inquiry via their 'contact us' option at the bottom of the page.

I will also post this as its own thread so that it may be more easily found in a search.

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The AutoScan software can be purchased from barry@cpapdownunder.com.au - he ships to the US & his price is about $US100 incl shipping.

See http://www.cpapdownunder.com.au/
dsm
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The VPAP III is a rolls royce when it comes to meaningful data that can be read by the machine. This is one of the few Bilevels that provide airflow ventilation data as well as AHI & AI & HI data (all very helpful). Most provide only one or the other but not both.

All you need is a 'null-modem' cable (9-pin at each end).
A pc with a serial port (9-pin). And the Autoscan software ($100 from any of several online Resmed sellers).
dsm
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Check that the download setting is NOT to overwrite, or you will only be able to keep 5 nights of detailed data for your night profiles. Make sure you have your file open before you download the new data. This procedure should sort you out:

1 in the MORNING (before midday), copy the data onto the card from the flow generator (but download the data at least 10 minutes after turning the machine off)
2 open your current AutoScan file
3 click the "Download/ResScan data card" menu in AutoScan
4 save the file after the new data has been downloaded.
pedroski (with addendum)
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The S8 Elite & Vantage (cpap & auto) record nightly data & this can be extracted using AutoScan 5.7 software. The LCD panel on the machines also allows a user to check the nights average AI & HI stats plus the overall AHI.

This quote is from the Autoscan 5.7 help file.
Quote:
S8 AutoSet, AutoSet Spirit, S8 Elite and S7 Elite

These units can record up to 365 days of usage and treatment data. Usage data includes mask on/off events displayed on a Time of Night scale. Treatment data includes pressure and leak as well as indices including AHI, AI and HI. A maximum of five nights of Night Profile data can also be stored, which includes pressure, leak and events data.
pedroski
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I’ve read several posts that the Secure Tech Smart Card Reader http://securetech-corp.com/acr38.html works fine with the Autoscan software.
pedroski
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Two of the best Aussie sites are:

https://www.cpap.com.au/

http://www.cpapaustralia.com.au/shoppin ... chines.htm
pedroski
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I've found two ways for that unfilled bar to happen. One is if there are 5 or more mask on/mask off events in the 24hr period. That is documented in the help file.

I figured out that most of the time that this happens to me, I am dumping the data to the card too soon. It seems that any time I write to the card within ~10 minutes after shutting off the CPAP, that the bar is unfilled for the entire night.

When it happens, I close my data file without saving it if I've dumped it to my ongoing file. (I often dump it to a new file, and check the data before dumping it to my ongoing data file.) Then I stick the card back into the CPAP to be written again after I'm sure it's been off 10 minutes. If you export your data, you'll find that it records for 7-8 minutes after you've shut off the CPAP. I guess it wants to make sure you're not coming back soon? Yeah. I don't really know why it does that.
Daffney_Gillfin
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viewtopic.php?t=16347&highlight=autoscan
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Post subject: Resmed Autoscan fix now downloadable (add: fix to stop constant floppy drive checking)

http://www.internetage.com/cpapinfo/index.html

Anyone wanting this fix can now download it (it is packed in a zip file).

To read the instructions and download it, select 'AutoScan Swre Patch'
off the 'Main Menu' panel.
dsm
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I bought an ACR38 card reader here (http://securetech-corp.com/acr38.html)
for $30 and it works with AutoScan. I didn't even have to install any drivers. I just plugged it in, fired up AutoScan, and it read the data from the card.

To line up the small ResMed data card properly, I cut off a strip from an old expired credit card and used it as a guide. I'll probably rig something a little more permanent.
Rasputin
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today I googled 'AutoScan Resmed Cpap' in Google Australia & the 1st online seller to pop up was the one I got on the phone to. This was the 1st & only one I needed to call.
dsm, from viewtopic.php?t=14324&highlight=autoscan

WearyOne · Post by **WearyOne** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:27 pm

Linda, thanks!

Paul B · Post by **Paul B** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:49 pm

I have a Resmed Vantage APAP and Resmed card reader and 5.7 software with humidifier available for sale if anyone is interested. I now use a bipap and no longer need the Resmed. PM me if interested.

Paul

dirtymartinigirl · Post by **dirtymartinigirl** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:12 pm

Awesome info! Thanks for posting all of this!

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