Respironics. bipap auto m series user manual

PaulaO Take a deep breath and count to zen. Usually when you get beeps and a service required message, a new machine is in order. Good luck to you with your machine decision and also with your CPAP therapy, hang in there for more responses to your post. Thank you all for your replies. Very disappointed with my machine on why it worked so well for many years and over night DEAD!

Of course my prescription is older than a year and I need a new one. I just hate the process on getting a new machine. This response is probably way to late for most folks. I grabbed my old machine which was meant to be a "backup" unit and some time ago, it suddenly started to abort startup and go into the "service required" mode, with all 3 lights blinking.

I came back here to see if there were any recent resolutions, and found none. So I began playing around with it and stumbled upon a fix which works every time on my machine Press and hold the power button in. Disconnect the power connector from the back of the machine while still holding in the power button. After about 2 seconds, plug the power connector in while still holding the power button.

It will take what seems a long time but the machine will boot up as normal, then you can finally release the power button. The machine will stay "fixed" for normal use When power is reconnected, use the process above to reset the machine. This worked for me every time I'm not sure it will work for anyone else To tommagic1 : Thank you so much for eliminating what would have been a restless night with no sleep.

I still have one as a back up and I knew these machines did this now and again, but I didn't know how to overcome it. Thank you for this information. Saved for future reference. BiPAP Auto combines auto adjusting bi-level pressure delivery with the breath-by-breath pressure relief of Bi-Flex, all in the small, sleek, easy-to-use M Series design. It determines how much of a response is necessary to eliminate events and position the patient with a more appropriate pressure, as well as compensate for elevated leak levels and variable breathing.

The result is more natural and comfortable therapy. The smart ramp technology will detect and treat events while ramp is activated. An optional integrated heated humidifier features an easy-turn dial to get the right setting and does not need to be reset if therapy is temporarily suspended. Plus, the hidden water chamber is easy to use and fill, and delivers continuous humidification throughout the night.

Users will find the products easy to operate, with three primary control buttons and additional options for the proactive patient. Their small size allows for easy travel, even as carry-on baggage when flying. Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment setup, clinical and after-sales support, and a program to assist patients with therapy success.

Respironics has developed unique product features to make positive airway pressure more comfortable to use, such as C-Flex, ramp, humidification, and Comfort Series masks. C-Flex C-Flex lowers the pressure at the beginning of exhalation when many people find therapy most uncomfortable. The amount of pressure relief is based on your breathing pattern and your C-Flex setting.

With three C-Flex settings, you have the ability to select a greater or lesser degree of pressure relief that is right for you. Your device should be set up with a preset C-Flex setting. You can try other settings by simply pressing the C-Flex button on the front of your device.

You may also change the C-Flex setting using the control buttons and display screen. Press the right arrow to scroll to the C-Flex settings page. A screen with three C-Flex settings will appear. Use the C-Flex or plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease the setting.

Note: If C-Flex is not enabled on your device, talk to your doctor or home care provider about activating it.

Ramp Ramp is a comfort feature on all M Series devices. Ramp allows you to keep the air pressure low when you are trying to fall asleep. And then it automatically and gradually increases the air until your prescription level is reached.

Many users find that using ramp makes it easier to fall asleep. You activate the ramp by pressing the ramp button on the front of your device. Most of the PAP devices allow you to set the starting ramp pressure to the level you find most comfortable. And if you wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time falling back to sleep, you can activate ramp again by simply pressing the ramp button.

Humidification The humidifier is another piece of equipment that will make your therapy more comfortable Heated or unheated humidification can reduce discomfort associated with common CPAP conditions such as dry mouth, nasal irritation or congestion.

The machine stores a fair amount of information in its memory, you need to get into the setup mode to access it you can find instructions and request a manual by email HERE. You will not get the detailed info like the modern machines have. The software is free from the forum. The problem is, those are getting kind of hard to find.

There is typically at least one-year of data on the card including full efficacy information, but only the last day will have detailed flow rate information. The M Series does not distinguish between central and obstructive apnea, but pretty much everything else will be there if you can get to it.

My best suggestion is to upgrade to new. Sleeprider Apnea Board Moderator www. I had guessed that it might have around one year of data, but didn't realize that might mean that older data might be summaries, interesting. I have told my friend that he should get a new machine as well, but for someone in a technical field he is pretty resistant to change. Will let my friend know. He is aware of this web site, but I think he may not have a login yet.