(05-09-2022, 08:44 AM)nikonomikon Wrote: Thanks!
I have the same oximetry kit and the led on the sensor is always lit and I'm afraid it will shorten its life. I can detach the sensor from the XPOD, but doing that every day can cause pins to lose contact. No way to detach Resmed Oxy Module from Aircurve, it's very fragile.
The most secure way is to unplug power supply, but in this case there are problems to my doctor in remote.
How do you behave with your kit?
Bye!
Paolo
Paolo...
You are right, the ResMed S10 continuously powers the ResMed pulse-oximetry adapter and XPOD unit even with the power switch turned off. Since my unit transmits data daily, I leave the S10 plugged in.
I was worried about the same things: LED life and pin damage to the expensive XPOD, Adapter, and S10 components.
I bought a 1-meter Nonin DB-9 extension cord (part
00103473) that is placed between my sensor with the other end permanently attached to my XPOD unit input. The XPOD output is permanently attached to my ResMed Adapter which is permanently attached to the S10 unless I am traveling (When I leave, I remove the adapter with all the attached cords from the S10 and place everything in a plastic bag.
At the end of a sleep session, I simply unplug the sensor from the extension cord attached to the XPOD to preserve the LED's life.
Hence, no pin wear on the XPOD, Adapter, or S10. The only point of pin wear is between the sensor and the extension cord, both of which are cheaper to replace than the XPOD, Adapter, the S10 Adapter plug, or the S10 itself. And, greater life for the LED.
Besides giving me more mobility, I have had no problem with the continuously-powered Adapter or XPOD for over five years, thus exceeding the S10's scheduled life of five years. I would rather replace the extension cord than the expensive XPOD, ResMed Adapter, or the Adapter plug on my S10.
However, I am screwed if I upgrade to the S11 because there is no provision for a pulse oximeter. No port and no adapter. I suggested to ResMed and Nonin, that a Bluetooth box be developed to sit between my XPOD to transmit data to the S11. Nonin offered to sell me their device development kit to develop my own interface. ResMed's silence is deafening.
My hope would be to get a pulse-ox data capture solution that can integrate with OSCAR. Things are not looking hopeful at the moment for such a solution to preserve my investment in my current pulse oximetry kit. My workaround is to get the latest S10 for her manufactured with the 4G modem and extra algorithm) and wait for a solution in five years. Or buy something better than ResMed (if that exists).
Best,
Steve
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