REMstar Auto M-Series with A-Flex help

[jjgilles]

I am new to the forum, and saw that someone had posted information about changing the settings for the range on an Auto CPAP with C-Flex. The instructions were specific to that particular machine... mine does not have < > buttons. It has a round dial and a ramp button.

My Dr. (who didn't even do my testing... simply read the report) wrote the orders out for a range of 5 - 20. I do not use the ramp, as I was on CPAP for many years, and don't need to ramp anymore. But, I do like the idea of the self adjusting range, with the machine registering when I have events. (I still need to get the card reader and cable so I can view those reports that my machine will produce).

Basically, when I first lie down at night, getting to sleep is very difficult. The machine starts out at 5, and in my report, they had to have the settings up to at least 9 to even begin to stop the events from taking place, and needing more pressure for certain types of events. I figure the range should be 9 - 20 in my case, so I'm not choking and feeling like I'm going to die just trying to fall asleep.

Can anyone help me with instructions for this particular type of machine?

Thanks for any help that can be offered.

[LinkC]

There is a cover just above the lighted blue buttons (one of which is, indeed, the "ramp" function). Lift that cover and you'll find the < > buttons referenced in the setting instructions. The round dial is the humidifier control.

Yes, 5-20 is "wide open". That's the entire range of the machine. 9-20 is still a bit wide, but at least you can breathe if it starts out at 9. That would be a logical range to start with. You will need to see the data to determine a more accurate range. The tighter the better.

The biggest drawback of an Auto is that it self-adjusts based on apnea events. So it allows events to happen while it's ranging up and down looking for the "sweet-spot". The tighter you can make the range, the less it has to adjust, and the fewer apneas it allows.

Best of luck to you! And welcome...

[BleepingBeauty]

I am new to the forum, and saw that someone had posted information about changing the settings for the range on an Auto CPAP with C-Flex. The instructions were specific to that particular machine... mine does not have < > buttons. It has a round dial and a ramp button.

My Dr. (who didn't even do my testing... simply read the report) wrote the orders out for a range of 5 - 20. I do not use the ramp, as I was on CPAP for many years, and don't need to ramp anymore. But, I do like the idea of the self adjusting range, with the machine registering when I have events. (I still need to get the card reader and cable so I can view those reports that my machine will produce).

Basically, when I first lie down at night, getting to sleep is very difficult. The machine starts out at 5, and in my report, they had to have the settings up to at least 9 to even begin to stop the events from taking place, and needing more pressure for certain types of events. I figure the range should be 9 - 20 in my case, so I'm not choking and feeling like I'm going to die just trying to fall asleep.

Can anyone help me with instructions for this particular type of machine?

Thanks for any help that can be offered.

Hi, jj, and welcome to the forum.

Are you sure the machine you have is the one listed in the title of your post? If so, the "round dial" you describe sounds like the dial on the left side of the machine, which controls the humidifier. If you lift the flap on the top of the machine, you should see the LCD screen and the arrow buttons. If you DO have the M Series Auto with A-Flex, then yes, instructions can be given.

I'm no expert, but FWIW, I think your intention of setting a minimum pressure of 9cm is a good one. Many of us need a lower pressure when we're sleeping on our sides or belly, and a higher one when we're sleeping on our backs. 9-20 is a bit wide, but it might be okay for a week or two, until you can see what your pressure needs really are. Then you can narrow the range a bit, which will allow the machine to react to your needs more quickly and efficiently.

Please confirm the exact name of the machine you have. (It'll be written right on top.)

[Hawthorne]

If you have that machine, you must have < > buttons. Have you opened the little flip door above the buttons?

I think you are right about the minimum pressure of 5 cm being too low, especially if your titrated pressure, it seems, was 9 cm.

PM me you email address and I can send you the quick setup guide that will let you get in and change the pressure settings.

I hope you are planning to buy the software and card reader. Then you can see waht is really happening in your sleep and make adjustments with some detailed data to help you.

[moombeam]

jjgilles

I believe the machine that you describe is the new Remstar Auto AFlex made by
Philips Respronics And aavenger has one at the bottom of his posts.
I have read here that you can change the pressures but there is no software for it yet.

and there are lots of post about this new machine.
Moonbeam

[jjgilles]

jjgilles

I believe the machine that you describe is the new Remstar Auto AFlex made by
Philips Respronics And aavenger has one at the bottom of his posts.
I have read here that you can change the pressures but there is no software for it yet.

and there are lots of post about this new machine.
Moonbeam

This is correct... mine is made by Phillips Respironics. I will look through more of the posts and get even more familiar with my new machine.

Thanks everybody... you are great!

[rested gal]

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CpapRRT wrote about the Philips Respironics System One machine:
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Alrighty:
To access the provider mode screens:
Supply power to the device, first, plug the socket end of the AC power cord into the pwer supply. Then plug the pronged end of the AC power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. Finally, plug the pwer supply cord's connector into the power inlet on the back of the device.
Once the device is powered, the home screen appears (it is a large box on the screen with four little boxes you choose from by turning the control wheel). Turn the whell to toggle between teh four options and highigh "setup".
Once setup is hilghight pres and hold both the control whell and ramp button on the device for at least 5 seconds (pretty simple, considering there are only 2 buttons).
You will hear a quick double beep and the provider mode screen will appear, you are now in provider mode!!

There is a show AHI/Leak/PB option, but it has to be toggled to yes to view it.
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Please check your Private Messages, jjgilles. Click "__ new messages" at upper left of the page, under the Search box.

[LinkC]

The PR System One Auto does indeed have a single round knob and a ramp button. Apparently what you have is not an M-series, but the newer System One model. Disregard any instructions given for the M-series. There are no < > buttons or flip door.

[Hawthorne]

As this thread has progressed, it appears you DO have the PR System 1 machine and NOT the M Series Auto with A-Flex.

As LinkC says, disregard all reference to flip doors and < >. The PR System 1 does not have these.

[jjgilles]

Yes indeed... I had requested the M-Series Auto with A-Flex from my DME provider, but they got in the PR System One for me. Thank you to SO MANY that have helped me figure some of this out. What a blessing you all are!

NOW... I've got the software on the way... does anyone know the best (cheapest) place to get the card reader for this particular system? My DME provider said that it had to be a specific card reader, even though it looks to be simply an SD Memory Card. I assume the M-Series card reader will NOT work... or am I wrong in that?

Again, any suggestions on where to look would be much appreciated. You folks are the BEST!

[Hawthorne]

Where are you getting the software for the PR System 1? I didn't know it was available for sale yet. What is it costing you?

The M Series card reader will probably not work but I don't know that for sure.