Reslink users: Puise-oximetry data with blower turned off?

I'm awaiting my AutoScan software and will do some tests when it arrives, but I'm curious if any Reslink module users have been able to get pulse-oximetry data from their units with the flow generator (i.e. the blower part of the pap unit) turned off. I'd like to do a few nights of oxygen testing with and without wearing a mask. From what I can gather though, data is only recorded when the flow generator is on.

I contact Resmed yesterday but haven't heard anything from them yet.

First of all, Resmed's email support stinks. This has been my second email to them without a repsonse. However, I called their 800 number and was promptly put through to a very helpful tech support person.

His answer to the question (sorry to bore you with a monologue) was that the pulse-oximetry data starts recording once the flow generator is turned on. It can then be turned it off and the pulse-oximeter will continue recording data. Very cool. The Autoscan software arrives tomorrow so I'll be able to actually see the results.

Wow, Noah...that's cool. I know you had to get the extra add on - the ResLink. I sure wish every autopap had recording pulse oximetry built in without having to get anything extra. Maybe someday they all will.

Noah,

I am using a ResMed AutoSet Spirit, and was considering getting the Reslink device. Of course insurance won't pay for it, and the $800 price tag is intimidating. I would appreciate you sharing your experiences with it and any opinions you may have.

Eric