DeVilbiss Intellipap questions

[Maximum Red]

This forum is a great source of information. I have a DeVilbiss Intellipap (been using it for 6 months, prior I had a REM) with the humidifier. My question is simple: How do I change the pressure settings? I do not have any software. With my previous one, my setting was at 18 cm. This one originally came at 15, but somehow is now at 12.5 I am waking up with nasty migraines, and although I don't claim it is because of this, I would like to reset it to at least 15.

Thanks!

[millerke]

Hi,

I just upgraded to IntelliPAP AutoAdjust and so far it's *great*, but I too have a couple questions:

1. The web reports are great, and I love *not* requiring Windows Software as I'm a Linux Geek (and the more reasons *not* to fire up Virtual Machines running Windows the better , but I can tell right now that typing in 5 SmartCodes per day will get pretty old. I'd prefer to copy/paste into the https://www.intellipap.com/default.aspx web page . Are the SmartCodes accessible from (what appears to be a PS2) data port? Or is the SD the only option (my CPAP is within 6 feet of my PC, so I'd prefer a direct connect/cable solution). Are the SmartCodes readable as ASCII text on the SD?

2. I purchased the Battery Pack and DC cable. Is it safe to keep it connected every night as backup in case power goes out, or should I only connect it *when* the power goes out?

3. The battery charger didn't show the green LED (indicating charged) for over 12 hours (yet the book says don't leave charging over 12 hours). It wasn't hot, and seems to work, but I have no idea to what level it's been charged. Any advice?

Thanks in advance,

== k ==

[DeVilbiss Marketing]

The SmartCodes are not accessible by direct cable connection. The SmartCodes are available on the SD card in file name "ESC1", they are labeled SC=r0 through SC=r5. The first line in the file is the unit serial number. Each of the codes r0 through r5 correspond to Last Day, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 90 days and SmartCode Usage. For Standard CPAP, only the first two codes are used.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

[Autopapdude]

There is no way I see to cut and paste. I commend DeVilbiss for having them available online in the first place. Theoretically, one can get sufficient information without additional software, and to me, that is a huge step in the way to patients being informed of their own treatment.

[millerke]

There is no way I see to cut and paste. I commend DeVilbiss for having them available online in the first place. Theoretically, one can get sufficient information without additional software, and to me, that is a huge step in the way to patients being informed of their own treatment.

I agree, and am starting to get more used to the typing than I thought given Devilbiss' instant error checking feedback. I'm very grateful for what they do provide.

I've since got answers (via experimentation) to questions 2 & 3 as well. After discharging the battery, it now does report red then green (when charged) on the charger LED plugged into the AC per the manual and (also, according to the manual), it will switch over from AC to DC if both are plugged in and AC is lost.

My only remaining mystery was why I had one experience overnight where pressure woke me up at 20! Power-cycling the unit returned it back to normal, and the next day I set the range to 14 and the next night I had no additional events. In the three nights prior, my pressure never went above 11 .

The event was the weirdest thing...I was dreaming I was a cartoon character who's head was about to explode from the inside out...Glad I woke up ... Will continue experimenting with my range, likely 1 week at a time.

Thanks everyone!

Regards,

== k ==

[Autopapdude]

My only remaining mystery was why I had one experience overnight where pressure woke me up at 20! Power-cycling the unit returned it back to normal, and the next day I set the range to 14 and the next night I had no additional events. In the three nights prior, my pressure never went above 11 .

The event was the weirdest thing...I was dreaming I was a cartoon character who's head was about to explode from the inside out...Glad I woke up ... Will continue experimenting with my range, likely 1 week at a time.

That happens occasionally, if the Intellipap is not set correctly, just above and just below your titration. If the lower limit is too low, the machine can occasionally "run away," and hit maximum. It has never happened to me, but I know others who have had that experience. In addition, it is quite sensitive to "upper ranges--" probably more so than some autopaps. So, finding a "good range for you" is necessary for it to work at maximum efficiency. I have mine at 8.5-14, and it works perfectly--range is not too far apart to prevent it from minimizing apneas and hypops, but high at bottom and low at top enough to prevent runaway. That seems to suit its algorithm best, and I am extremely happy with it working like that.

[muskyjack]

Has anyone noted the Intellipap's motor sound is at a higher pitch than Respironic machines?. I tried running the Intellipap in CPAP and Auto and noted same level/pitch of sound both ways. I was hoping for a over-all quieter machine for travel but the sound level is somewhere between the "tank" and M-sersis. I seem to tolerate the Darth-vader M-sersis noise better than the higher pitch Intellipap for sleeping. The Intellipap seems to work okay other than the sound so do not know if this is covered under the warranty or not and was thinking about asking several people compare my machines before making a warranty complaint.

[brain_cloud]

This forum is a great source of information. I have a DeVilbiss Intellipap (been using it for 6 months, prior I had a REM) with the humidifier. My question is simple: How do I change the pressure settings? I do not have any software. With my previous one, my setting was at 18 cm. This one originally came at 15, but somehow is now at 12.5 I am waking up with nasty migraines, and although I don't claim it is because of this, I would like to reset it to at least 15.

Thanks!

Not sure if you got an answer to this, but you access the clinician's menu by holding down the Delay and Down Arrow button and then pressing the OnOff button. Then use the right arrow button to move through the options and the up and down arrow buttons to change settings. The blower will be running while you change the settings. I don't know a way around this yet.

[DeVilbiss Marketing]

muskyjack - it is odd that you are experiencing concerns over the sound level of the IntelliPAP, since the unit runs at 28 dBA. Have you checked to ensure your humidifier chamber is inserted fully into the cradle? If you are confident all is installed properly, I would suggest a return of the unit. This would be helpful for us as well, as we are very focused on the performance and quality of the unit.

[logged in]

Last week I finally got someone to compare the sounds of the Intellipap to the Respironics products. The listener thought that the Intellipap was a bit quieter than the Respironics "tank" model but this is someone who is not as pitch sensative as I am because he cant hear higher frequency sounds as well as I do. He said the M-sersis model is much louder than both Intellliapap and "tank".
I did several times reseat the humidifier & also tried to run the Intellipap without humidifer and both ways the pitch is higher with the sound level about the same. I do not know what to do except just use the Intelllipap as a travel machine because of its more compact size plus it's sound level is less offensive ( than Darth Vader M-sersis or snoring) to anyone in close range. I am happy that basic data can be picked off the machine but think that I will hold off for now on getting the software & ect.

I bought the Intellipap online so wonder if it is worth my time & perhaps money shipping it back to be told that nothing is wrong with the machine(it does run perfectly and has some great features). I am just one of those persons who can hear and are more sensative to higher pitch frequency sounds( like certain cellphone ringtones) so it interfers with my sleep. Any suggestions would be appreciated and it is very impressive that Intellipap has responded. It looks like my next step is to contact both the online retailer and/or Intellipap because it wont cost me much except my time.

[Speleodoc]

I also am noting a high pitched whirring sound that changes from inhalation to exhalation. This inhalation pitch is higher than the exhalation pitch. It annoys me because I start paying attention to my breathing rate instead of falling asleep. The Intellipap works perfectly otherwise. I'm not talking about the soft "hiss" of air that all cpap machines exhibit and which doesn't bother me. I can live with a constant sound, but this sound from the Intellipap goes up and down in pitch and varies exactly with my inhalations and exhalations. This noise doesn't exist in my Respironics Remstar Pro2, which only hisses. I don't hear any whirring, pitch changing sound with the Remstar. Even though the Remstar has a higher dB rating compared to the Intellipap, I find that the Remstar is quieter than the Intellipap? My question is, "Do I have a defective model or do all Intellipap machines sound this way"?

[millerke]

I'm thinking it's the humidifier...

I don't use it, as I'm basically low maintenance and figure I can get away with washing stuff less, if I stick with dry air .

I had a hunch that the high pitch might have to do with whistling through the empty tank. I removed it entirely last night and for the entire night neither my wife or I noticed it. And that's practically the first night since I purchased it a month ago where I don't remember hearing it at least once.

Regards,

== k ==

[Speleodoc]

Thanks for the humidifier theory...

I tried the Intellipap without the humidifier and the noise is still there, but not as loud. I think that the noise is coming from the fan unit. The humidifier amplifies the noise, but doesn't appear to be causing the problem.

[Pumpk1n]

Have just purchased the DV51 Standard. My question is what kind of battery do you use when travelling overseas and on aircraft ?

[JohnBFisher]

Have just purchased the DV51 Standard. My question is what kind of battery do you use when travelling overseas and on aircraft ?

Greetings and Welcome! You really should register. Then you can enter your equipment information. It helps us provide answers tailored to your equipment.

However, assuming you bought something like the following system:

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/devil ... ystem.html

On an aircraft you should plan on use of a battery. Some airlines do not allow you to plug medical machines (except pre-approved portable oxygen concentrators) into their power ports under some seats. To plug into the DC power from a battery pack, you would use something like the DC cable for the IntelliPAP:

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/intell ... -cord.html

And that could plug into a small, portable battery pack. The following includes both the battery and the DC cable:

https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/CPAP. ... lipap.html

While overseas (and I assume you mean with 240V AC), your machine will adapt wthout any change:

The DeVilbiss IntelliPAP Standard CPAP System operates automatically between 110v – 240v AC. When traveling either inside or outside the USA, there are no switches to switch or fuses to change. The machine will automatically sense what voltage is needed and set itself to run on that power.

The user will need to adapt the plug that goes into the wall to fit the style of outlet socket that is being used. This is simply done with a Power Adapter Plug kit.

These power adapter plug kits are available at many travel / luggage stores. You can also locate them at:

http://www.magellans.com/store/Adaptor_ ... Converters

Hope that helps.