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Product Overview
The M Series Auto is a small and feature packed CPAP that looks more like a stylish clock radio than a CPAP.
It easily packs away in your carry on luggage, and has an incredible number of high-tech features, including the new A-Flex comfort feature, self-adjusting pressure, and powerful clinical data features, on-board.
The REMstar Auto M Series with A-Flex represents an amazing new chapter in pressure therapy. Not only does it make each breath more comfortable at inhalation and exhalation, the REMstar Auto also adjusts overall therapy to accommodate the patients therapy needs due to changes in lifestyle or progression of disease state.
A-Flex is delivered by our clinically proven auto algorithm that maintains effective therapy at minimal pressures making this combination even better for patients.
A-Flex is a comfort feature built on top of the REMstar Auto algorithm. If breathing events occur, the auto algorithm raises the A-Flex pressure profile to eliminate those events, while simultaneously making sure that pressure never rises to a level thats unnecessarily or uncomfortably high.
Above: Shown with Heated Humidifier which is sold separately or as a bundle.
Power Options
Universal Power
The M Series Auto operates automatically between 100 - 240v AC. When traveling either inside or outside the USA, there are no switches to switch or fuses to change. The machine will automatically sense what voltage is needed and set itself to run on the power needed.
The user will need to adapt the plug that goes into the wall to fit the style of outlet socket that is being used. This is simply done with a Power Adapter Plug kit. This is the same type of plug adapter that would be used with a hair dryer or an electric shaver.
The M Series Auto comes equipped with a DC plug on the back of the unit. This allows the user to connect the CPAP to an external DC battery source.
Using a Respironics, 12volt DC Power Cord the Remstar Auto M Series can be powered by plugging into a cigarette lighter plug. This is ideal for traveling by car, boat, or recreational vehicle that is equipped with a cigarette lighter plug.
It is recommended that you use a 100 amp hour, 12v DC deep cycle marine battery for operating you CPAP machine when not connected to 110v AC /230v AC.
There are two cables needed to configure the M Series Auto with a Marine Deep Cycle Battery. They fit together to make a connection from the back of the M Series Remstar Auto to the battery clip terminals on the marine battery.
Here are the links to the cables needed to hook up to a marine style battery. Both cables are needed.
The Respironics Battery Pack has been a long standing favorite of our customer’s. It weighs in at 13lbs and can be carried easily with its shoulder strap.
This battery pack will give roughly 26 hours of use, depending on the cpap pressure setting. (Results may vary.)
M Series Auto with A-Flex
The M Series Auto with A-Flex was challenged by the IntelliPAP AutoAdjust in Product Challenge 8.
The IntelliPAP AutoAdjust won the Product Challenge with a score of 19 to 11.
Product Challenges are head to head competitions between two similar products. Only real CPAP users determine the superior product after testing both in their home for a 2-3 week period.
What Participants liked about the M Series Auto with A-Flex: “Biggest advantage of this unit for me is exhalation relief. My pressure is quite high (12-16), and A-Flex (and C-Flex before it) have been essential to the quality of my treatment.” – Philip B.
A-Flex and C-Flex helped participants exhale comfortably
Data storage and interpretation is reliable and useful
Small and durable for travel or daily use
Beginner friendly
What Participants want improved about this machine: “Data card remains in the unit which is nice, humidifier is too small, noisy - has that [Darth] Vadar sound as I breathe, has a larger footprint on the nightstand.” – Renee A V.
Noisier machine than IntelliPAP according to the majority of participants
Bulky power supply
The backlight on the machine is bright
Learn from Product Challenge participants about what you might experience with this product. View the FullResults.
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The optional M Series Heated Humidifier is not included with this listing but can be purchased separately.
Respironics EncoreViewer Software along with their Smart Card Reader will allow you to track the clinical data recorded on the Smart Card.
User Reviews
My second AFLEX
February 01, 2010
(5 out of 5) by Tom P, CA
"I love my M Series AFLEX so much that I just bought a second one as backup. My xPAP therapy has never been so successful, and the machine's provision for data reporting capability gives me a daily review of previous night's sleep therapy results via Encore Viewer. This is priceless!
Sadly, this will likely be my last purchase of a Respironics machine. Unless I'm mistaken, the newer models from Respironics have no provision for data reporting that we patients can use...so I'll choose another brand when I need a new machine in the future.
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It has improved my sleep.
January 11, 2010
(4 out of 5) by Bobby C, LA
"I bought this unit to replace my CPAP, and I wanted a machine with data capabilities. I find that it's a more comfortable machine for me. I can use it in A-flex or C-flex mode. The only reason I don't rate it at 5 stars is because I had problems getting the software for it loaded onto a computer."
remstar auto/ a flex model M
January 02, 2010
(5 out of 5) by Raymond P, WASHINGTON, UT
"I love this product. This is exactly the same model I was renting from a home health provider. I purchased a new unit from you for $475.00. To purchase a new unit from the home health provider they wanted four times as much. The resperonics/remstar Auto with A flex model M BiPAP machine meets all of my needs. It is well built, easy to set up and use. The unit takes up little space on my night stand and the soft blue control button lights makes a nice night light. I also like all of the auto on and off features that are built into the unit. With the A flex and the C flex features I sometimes have to pull my mask away from my face so I can be sure the machine is running. It operates that smoothly! Also the smart card for data storage is exactly the same as my Apnea Doctor uses. This is all very convenient. Thank you for making a well made and affordable machine. It's saving my life in many ways. thank you!"
An excellant machine......
December 24, 2009
(5 out of 5) by Pam B, IL
"too bad it has been discontinued."
A-Flex
December 19, 2009
(4 out of 5) by Hugh Th M, Lake Angelus, MI
"A-Flex works great for me. Machine is simple enough, but you must read manual! Only problem for me is making sure the tube doesn't get bent or curved too much during the night. In that case, machine seems to lose track of me and stops adjusting to my breathing. In that case, I end up snoring the same as having no machine. As long as breathing tube path is good, machine works great!"
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Manufacturer's Note: Philips Respironics recommends that new patients purchase their devices, masks and initial accessories from a homecare company that can provide an individualized patient equipment set-up, clinical and after-sales support, and a program to assist patients with therapy success.
The "Full Support MSRP" of this product is $1389.00
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