Respironics upload cables

Malibu · Post by **Malibu** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:32 am

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows where to order the cables that are required to update software or change the time etc on the Remstar series. I have access to the utility software but hesitate to call Respironics until I exhaust other resources. They may not sell it to me anyways. I am a Network Administrator and very familiar with updating, changing things etc.

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Sleep Link Cable Part #1007492 Encore Cable Part #1000814 Host Cable Part #H4006
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I was wondering if I had the schematic and pins if I could make a cable using a DIN connector or serial cable? Anyone have any success with this?

One of the cables that is shown in the update software looks like a smart card with a serial cable, the other plugs into the back of the Remstar.

Marc

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Handgunner45 · Post by **Handgunner45** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:47 am

If you have access to the utility software, them you must have an account with Reapironics. I would guess, but cannot confirm that you will have to go to them for the cables. The Remstar series and I would guess, the M series uses the cable that looks like a smart card at the end. It actually does install into the machine in place of the smartcard.

Malibu · Post by **Malibu** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:24 pm

I guess the time on my Remstar Auto, which has lost 21 minutes since March when I bought it will just have to stay the way it is.

I was thinking about the variable of time in any CPAP unit. The question is does CPAP.com for example set the time, ie Central, Eastern etc or do they have boxes marked from Respironics that go to specific time zones?

At first I thought maybe they had an atomic clock in each, which they have in 10 dollar clocks at the store but then it dawned on me that the atomic clocks don't have a clue what time zone your in.

I know the Remstar Auto has just had a software update to 2.7 yet no one, let alone the Respironics sight, mentions what things have changed and if it is worthwhile to have your unit upgraded.

I guess in defense of Respironics they probably don't want everyone under the sun changing things like software etc however I think they should have allowed a provider setup to do something as simple as the date and time...

Later,

Marc

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:33 pm

Marc,

Respironics sets the internal clocks on the machines to GMT. When you download the Encore Pro files, the program takes your computer time zone and puts that in your reports. I can relate with your situation.

The only way they can be reset is to send them back to the factory through your DME or the place you purchased it from (if it was CPAP.COM).

There's a wafer battery on the motherboard and I'm beginning to think that Respironics got a very large shipment of weak batteries last year.

Den

Malibu · Post by **Malibu** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:38 pm

I see...

But your saying the actual time is not determined by the Encore Pro files but only the time zone?

To bad it doesn't load the most current time from the PC or does it?

Marc

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:14 pm

Yes, there's an actual clock in the machines, but the time is adjusted for the time zone when you download......hence, the difference in minutes that you're seeing. Two of mine are more than a half hour slow......having lost about two minutes per month.

Den

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:39 pm

Here ya go:
http://www.technick.net/public/code/cp_ ... artcard_rw

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:55 pm

Now SD, you have me drooling

Where'd ya get that gem ?

DSM

(PS couldn't see the cmos battery nor really identify a processor - am assuming this is one small part of the circuit - just the data upload cicuit ? - or this is an old machine )

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:34 am

dsm wrote:Now SD, you have me drooling

Where'd ya get that gem ?

DSM

(PS couldn't see the cmos battery nor really identify a processor - am assuming this is one small part of the circuit - just the data upload cicuit ? - or this is an old machine )

I was just sniffin around, did you try clicking the link above the picture? It will take you to the website where you can get the parts list and even software.

I thought the microprocessor was on the SmartCard itself?

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:10 am

SD,

I get it now - this is a serial reader for data cards. The datacard itself is a memory chip. This device is a bit like the datacard readers we have except it is serial - looks quite easy to make.

But at $20 the HK Infineer USB readers are really the easy way to go.

For a while I thought you had the circuit for the inside of a Remstar - now that would have been some coup

DSM

JohnMudie · Post by **JohnMudie** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:02 am

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Sleep Link Cable Part #1007492 Encore Cable Part #1000814 Host Cable Part #H4006
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This cable links a computer directly to the APAP and bypasses the need for a Smart Card (as I understand it)

Does anyone have one of these cables?
If so , how did you get it?

I have a computer next to my bed so am wondering if this might be a useful addon. Comments and suggestions welcomed.

John

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:59 am

From: http://global.respironics.com/PDF/TherapySystems.pdf

It would appear that the cables they're talking about connect the actual modem to the machine, the pulse ox, and the computer. You'd still need the modem.

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:41 am

CPAPLand.ca claims to sell these for $499 Canadian. They're the only place I've managed to find that claims to sell them though.

http://cpapland.ca/product_reviews.php? ... 30e9a44272

Even more interesting is what they say comes with it:

Includes: Modem, SleepLink II card, phone cables, phone jack splitter, 8-pin Min-din 16?cable, in-home setup instructions

So, now I know why they call it a modem.

JohnMudie · Post by **JohnMudie** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:20 pm

Thanks Blarg for introducing me to CAPLand.

I think this http://cpapland.ca/product_info.php?pro ... 30e9a44272 is the cable and it only costs CAD$ 69.99

My guess is it used in sleep labs so that sleep techs can watch/control the APAP during diagnosis/titration.

But is it useful to us DIY'ers?
Is any out there using one ?

John
Confusing himself over cables

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:16 pm

Encore's help has some info about doing this. It looks like you get the same info you'd get off the card.

Encore Pro Help File wrote:Download Data from a Therapy Device
Some Respironics therapy devices have a communications connector that can be connected and the patient data can be downloaded. A Respironics communications cable is required to use this feature. Contact Respironics for a list of therapy devices that have this feature.

The therapy device's power cord must be plugged in to extract the patient data. Use only the Respironics Communications Cables. Do not substitute other cables.
Connect the therapy device to a COM (serial) port on your computer. From the Encore Pro homepage, click on Preferences and select System Settings. In the Direct Device Connection window, select the COM (serial) port that the therapy device is connected to (COM1 - COM9).

If the data is being downloaded into an existing patient record, open the patient's record. From the Encore Pro homepage, double-click on the Patient's Name or right-click on the Patient's Name and select Open Patient Homepage.

If a record does not exist for this patient, create a new patient record. From the Encore Pro homepage, click Add New Patient from the list of Common Tasks. Complete the entries and click OK. Open the patient record. From the Encore Pro homepage, double-click on the Patient's Name or right-click on the Patient's Name and select Open Patient Homepage.

Click on Download Data from the list of Interactions and select Direct Device Connection.

Complete the selections using the drop down lists and click OK.

A Compliance Download Interaction will appear in the patient's Interaction List. To view/print the download information, right-click on the interaction and select your option.

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