Vista compatible recording pulse oximeters

[pianomagoo]

I just ordered the new sandman auto cpap and its sandman software.

I am looking for a recording (overnight) pulse oximeter that is compatible with the sandman.
I imagine if its compatible with Puritan Bennett is will be.I also have Vista and no xp anymore. I am hoping sandman software is compatible with Vista but I also need to know who has a Vista os and what recording oximeter do you use with it that is compatible with PB?

I think Snoredog and Rested Gal may have an idea since I believe they both had or have PB autopaps.

Hoping to hear shortly from those of you who know.

Thanks in advance.

Anne

[6PtStar]

What version of Vista are you using? I think you have a chance if you are running the 32 bit version. If it is the 64 Bit version my understanding is that there is very little chance at this time. I have not had to go to Vista YET ( and not looking forward to it) so I could be wrong. I'm sure some of the folks on the board that are a lot more computer savy than me can confirm or correct me.

Jerry

[pianomagoo]

What version of Vista are you using? I think you have a chance if you are running the 32 bit version. If it is the 64 Bit version my understanding is that there is very little chance at this time. I have not had to go to Vista YET ( and not looking forward to it) so I could be wrong. I'm sure some of the folks on the board that are a lot more computer savy than me can confirm or correct me.

Jerry

Hi Jerry,

I have Vista Home Premium, and my laptop is a 64 bit system but also has 32 bit. I can run Rescan 3.5 software on it without any problem but that is vista compatible.

If it is compatible with Vista Home Premium, which I believe is the 32 bit version, I should be ok.

I just don't want to order the recording oximeter and not be able to use it.

I'm wondering, also, how do you set your oximeter recording to work with your machine software?

Jerry, while I have your attention, may I ask how much the batteries cost for your oximeter? You mentioned they were kinda pricey and I was curious how pricey? I was considering it if it is compatible with Vista.

Thanks,

Anne

[6PtStar]

Anne, I paid $12.50 for the battery at Radio Shack I think. Someone posted a site that they could be ordered on the internet for around $3.20 but you have to buy 10 at a time. I thought I had the site saved but I can't find it right now. Battery runs about 50 hours + or -. I have no idea whether the software will run on Vista. I will look at the ad and see if it says.

Jerry

[6PtStar]

I checked the disk the instructions and several advertisements for it and all ignored the subject. All I could tell you is to e-mail support at: support@spomedical.com and see if they can give you an answer.

Jerry

[Slinky]

BatteriesPlus had comparable batteries that worked great in the SPO 7500 for about $5+ a piece. I can't remember the exact amount.

[pianomagoo]

I checked the disk the instructions and several advertisements for it and all ignored the subject. All I could tell you is to e-mail support at: support@spomedical.com and see if they can give you an answer.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry,

I will contact them regarding whether it is Vista compatible. When you said the batteries were a bit pricey, I thought they were over 50 bucks or more. That's what made think about it more. Glad to hear there not too bad.

Anne

[bigk]

They will tell you it isn't vista compatible (if you tell them about a problem) but it actually works if you add the software to the DEP list. It's funny because it was working when I first got the software then after a Windows update it stopped working but adding it to the DEP list made it work again.

The official word from SPO is that they cannopt support Vitabase under Vista.

[pianomagoo]

They will tell you it isn't vista compatible (if you tell them about a problem) but it actually works if you add the software to the DEP list. It's funny because it was working when I first got the software then after a Windows update it stopped working but adding it to the DEP list made it work again.

The official word from SPO is that they cannopt support Vitabase under Vista.

Bigk,

What is the DEP list? Because I'm not sure what the DEP list is or how to add the software to it, or even how to find it, could you please explain to me how to do this? I would be very appreciative as I decided to take the chance and just order it.

I will check back here tomorrow to see if you have seen my post here,

Thanks for your input Bigk,

Anne

[bigk]

Data Execution Prevention.

Right Click on My computer in Explorer. Select Properties.

Click on Advanced system settings in left hand side tasks menu

Under Performance, select settings

Select Data Execution Prevention tab

Select ADD and add vitabase.

[billbolton]

The "SPO2" software that supports the Contec recording Pluse Oximeters does run fine under both the x86 and x64 version of Vista, as I have used it with both.

I am currently using a Contec CMS 60C recording Pluse Oximeter with Vista Ultimate x64, and using "SPO2" version 0.96 software to capture and examine the recorded data.

Pulse Oximeters are not designed to be explicitly compatible with CPAP machines, so your question really has no answer in respect of compatibility with a PB machine and Sandman software.

Cheers,

Bill

[pianomagoo]

The "SPO2" software that supports the Contec recording Pluse Oximeters does run fine under both the x86 and x64 version of Vista, as I have used it with both.

I am currently using a Contec CMS 60C recording Pluse Oximeter with Vista Ultimate x64, and using "SPO2" version 0.96 software to capture and examine the recorded data.

Pulse Oximeters are not designed to be explicitly compatible with CPAP machines, so your question really has no answer in respect of compatibility with a PB machine and Sandman software.

Cheers,

Bill

Good to know..

Thanks, Bill

Anne

[pianomagoo]

Data Execution Prevention.

Right Click on My computer in Explorer. Select Properties.

Click on Advanced system settings in left hand side tasks menu

Under Performance, select settings

Select Data Execution Prevention tab

Select ADD and add vitabase.

Thanks so much, Bigk!

I never heard of DEF before and now am very happy I learned something new, thanks to you.

It's really great when you know that whatever poblem or issue you encounter, there is usually one or more on this site that takes the time to help others. This is so appreciated.

Anne

[paleolith]

I know I'm replying to an old thread, but I didn't see any answer about the SPO Medical PulseOx 7500 and 64-bit Vista.

This came to a head for me a month ago, along with a new laptop running 64-bit Vista. I had a long ... discussion ... with the folks at SPO. They really didn't want to call me back. The upshot: you cannot connect the device to a 64-bit OS (either XP or Vista), and they could not even promise to consider it as a future possibility.

So my trusty 7500 is a boat anchor. Well, my not-so-trusty 7500. When it worked, it worked well, but it certainly had its share of ... quirks. Some of these quirks were in the Vitabase software, but the majority are in the unit itself.

The Vitabase software itself seems to run fine under Vista64. I copied my studies, installed the software, and generated reports. But the driver (for a little serial-to-USB converter cable) is not 64-bit compatible. For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost. I'm actually running XP32 in VMware under Vista, so I'd have a workaround if the driver worked but the rest didn't. But there's no getting around needing the 64-bit driver if the host OS is 64-bit.

Glad to read that the Contec units are 64-bit compatible. That's probably what I'm getting as a replacement.

The best price I found on the battery for the 7500 was at http://megabatteries.com. About US$4.25 plus shipping. Battery lasted about 3 weeks for me -- maybe a little more, but since the battery gauge on the 7500 doesn't work, you have to change the battery before the unit gets flaky without really knowing how much is left.

Edward

[TSSleepy]

I'm using my SPO PulseOx 7500 and Vitabase vers 1.40 on Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit with no problems.