Remstar M Series and software

mommaw · Post by **mommaw** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:16 am

For all you M series users, I have a question. My husband just completed the 1st part of his PSG. Is awaiting the results and a date for his titration (tech told him he would be back). I have the Auto w/c-flex and the Encore Pro software. We will talk to the sleep doctor about getting him the new M series, and I want to know which one does all the data and if my software will work with it.

Thanks,

Gilda

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:54 am

any version will work with your Classic Auto, but you need at least the 1.6 version or higher for your M series. Once you have the higher version software you can use it to report from both machines. You just add another patient record for your husband and you can report from both machines from the same software.

Same SmartCard reader works for both the Classic and the M series.

If you "setup" the SmartCard and insert it in the Classic you have to erase and set it up again before you insert the card into the M series machine or it will sound a warning beep when inserted. There is no difference between the SmartCards.

greyhound · Post by **greyhound** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:10 am

Why not purchase another Remstar "classic" auto and save the cost of buying updated software. All you'll need will be a second $10 smartcard for your husband.

SelfSeeker · Post by **SelfSeeker** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:08 am

To answer your original question: the REMstar® Pro M Series with C-Flex will report data such as apnea/hypopnea index, elevated leak levels and snoring. Also the auto will report that kind of data.

The M Plus, will only give complinace data.

Like was mentioned, EncorePro 1.6 version is needed.

We will talk to the sleep doctor about getting him the new M series, and I want to know which one does all the data and if my software will work with it.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:49 am

greyhound wrote:Why not purchase another Remstar "classic" auto and save the cost of buying updated software. All you'll need will be a second $10 smartcard for your husband.

Ditto.
And there should be a card that comes with the machine.
(there will be if you get it from CPAP.COM.)

Den

mommaw · Post by **mommaw** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:47 pm

Thanks for all the great advice. The reason for the M series was the smaller size. He has limited space on his night stand, (xm-radio, clock radio, lamp, tv remote, recessed lights remote, etc) so I wanted a smaller machine. I also thought the M series might be "better" since it is newer. I am extremely pleased with my auto. I do not have the 1.6 software so I suppose he will go with the auto like mine. I had hoped my software would work.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Gilda

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Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:54 pm

[quote="mommaw"]Thanks for all the great advice. The reason for the M series was the smaller size. He has limited space on his night stand, (xm-radio, clock radio, lamp, tv remote, recessed lights remote, etc) so I wanted a smaller machine. I also thought the M series might be "better" since it is newer. I am extremely pleased with my auto. I do not have the 1.6 software so I suppose he will go with the auto like mine. I had hoped my software would work.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Gilda

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:52 pm

Also with the "M"ighty, make sure everything on the nightstand has been waterproofed. Jim

mommaw · Post by **mommaw** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:30 pm

Thanks Snoredog and Goofproof for the heads up regarding leaks and I didnt realize the M series was as big as the classic. I need to do my homework better. All things considered, he might be better going with the classic. Of course the final decision is between him and the insurance company.

Snoredog thanks for the great pics!!

Gilda

milkman · Post by **milkman** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:31 pm

It looks to me like the M series really does have a smaller footprint. It is more of a square design and the classic is more rectangular. But if you figure the footprint on the number of square inches occupied, the M appears to win.

M series w/humidifier- 8.25" x 8.75" = 72.187 square inches.
Classic w/humidifier- 6.5" x 13.25" = 86.125 square inches

So I guess it boils down to what configuration fits best on your nightstand, long and narrow or more square and boxy.

Brian in Oregon

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:59 pm

milkman wrote:It looks to me like the M series really does have a smaller footprint. It is more of a square design and the classic is more rectangular. But if you figure the footprint on the number of square inches occupied, the M appears to win.

M series w/humidifier- 8.25" x 8.75" = 72.187 square inches.
Classic w/humidifier- 6.5" x 13.25" = 86.125 square inches

So I guess it boils down to what configuration fits best on your nightstand, long and narrow or more square and boxy.

Brian in Oregon

You are correct, the M series is smaller (square inch wise) but due to its hose "orientation" it takes up a much larger space as shown in the picture, the M needs a hose swivel elbow on the back to route the hose out correctly (it comes with it), that elbow also pushes the machine out away from the wall by 3".

In the picture, the Classic is pushed up against the wall and was nice to hang your mask/hose on the machine, with the M series there is 3" gap the machine has to set away from the wall due to the elbow.

On most cpap machines, the hose comes out the Front even those made in Europe, Respironics choose to make it come out the back away from the patient. They must have set up a design contest on the back of Cracker Jacks or something to come up with that one.

blarg · Post by **blarg** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:59 pm

Don't forget that for the M you get to hide a massive power brick somewhere. That's how they reduced the footprint.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:03 pm

milkman wrote:It looks to me like the M series really does have a smaller footprint. It is more of a square design and the classic is more rectangular. But if you figure the footprint on the number of square inches occupied, the M appears to win.

M series w/humidifier- 8.25" x 8.75" = 72.187 square inches.
Classic w/humidifier- 6.5" x 13.25" = 86.125 square inches

So I guess it boils down to what configuration fits best on your nightstand, long and narrow or more square and boxy.

Brian in Oregon

That's how I would chose Medical Equiptment, by Size, I wouldn't even take color into consideration. jim

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:05 pm

[quote="blarg"]Don't forget that for the M you get to hide a massive power brick somewhere. That's how they reduced the footprint.

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