Encore Smart Card Reader - Serial

Product Features

This is the card reader that will download information from a Respironics smart card for processing by Encore Pro Software.

This product does not include software nor the smart card, only the card reader. The driver for this reader is included in the Encore Pro Software.
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Important Tips

This card reader has a serial port connection. If you need a USB port connection, we sell that version elsewhere on our site. You may find it easily by typing "USB" in our search window at the top right-hand side of the screen.

Here are links to information that may be helpful in using this card reader:

Respironics Encore Viewer Software 1.0.

Encore Pro Smart Card

CPAP Product Customer Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Data Capable Machines are available?

CPAP machines which record full data (like AHI and leak info):

• Philips Respironics M Series Pro C-Flex Machine
• Philips Respironics PR System One REMstar Pro CPAP Machine with C-Flex+
• ResMed S8 Elite II CPAP Machine
• Covidien/Puritan Bennett Sandman Info HC CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier (not to be confused with the model named "Intro.")
• Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 244 CPAP Machine with Built in Heated Humidifier

AUTOPAP ("autotitrating cpap" or "APAP") machines which record full data:

• Philips Respironics M Series Auto CPAP Machine with A-Flex
• Philips Respironics M Series Auto CPAP Machine with C-Flex
• Philips Respironics PR System One REMstar Auto CPAP Machine with A-Flex
• ResMed S8 Autoset II CPAP Machine
• Covidien/Puritan Bennett Sandman Auto HC CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier
• DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust Travel CPAP Machine
• Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 254 Auto CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier

BILEVEL ("bipap") machines which record full data:

• Philips Respironics M Series BiPAP Auto with Bi-Flex
• Philips Respironics BiPAP AVAPS Machine
• Philips Respironics BiPAP ST New Gray Model with Smart Card
• Philips Respironics BiPAP Auto SV
• Philips Respironics PR System One REMstar BiPAP Pro with Bi-Flex
• Philips Respironics PR System One REMstar BiPAP Auto with Bi-Flex
• ResMed S8 VPAP Auto 25 BiLevel Machine
• ResMed S8 VPAP ST BiLevel Machine
• DeVilbiss IntelliPAP BiLevel Machine with SmartCode
• Covidien/Puritan Bennett Sandman Duo BiLevel CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier
• Covidien/Puritan Bennett Sandman Duo ST BiLevel CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier

*Note: The older pre-M Respironics CPAP, APAP and BiPAP Pro 2 with Bi-Flex, the ResMed S7 VPAP III, S8 Elite, and the Puritan Bennett Goodnight 420S, 420SP, and 420E record full data.

What does CPAP software do?

CPAP software allows the downloading of information from certain CPAP machines. Information on breathing, pressure levels delivered, apneas, etc. is available to help determine the effectiveness of CPAP therapy. Software is not required to operate a CPAP machine. CPAP Software also provides more data than obtained through the on screen display or SmartCode. The CPAP Software also allows you and your doctor to drill into any night of data recorded and view the data on an hour by hour basis.

Some CPAP manufacturer maintains a proprietary software package that is only compatible with their machines.

Here is a list of each manufacturer and the name of its related full data software:

• Philips Respironics: EncorePro - sold for Sleep Professionals
• Philips Respironics: EncoreViewer 1.0 - sold for Patient Use
• Puritan Bennett (Legacy 420 Series): SilverLining 3.10 - sold for both
• Covidien: Sandman Series Therapy Software 1.2 - sold for both
• Resmed: ResScan 3.3 and ResScan 3.7 - sold for Sleep Professionals
• DeVilbiss: SmartLink Therapy Management Software - sold for both
• Fisher & Paykel: Performance Maximizer - sold for both

Here is a list of each manufacturer and the name of is related compliance software:

• AEIOMed: DataRest Compliance Software Kit - sold for both
• Fisher & Paykel: Compliance Maximizer - sold for both

What types of Software are available?

There are two types of software available: Compliance software, and Advanced software.

Compliance software provides data such as patient hours, total machine operating hours, your pressure setting, and pressure relief information. Advance software includes compliance data and provides more detail such as AHI (Apnea/Hypopnea Index), Leakage, most pressure used, and a detailed usage histogram.

Compliance software is available with some standard CPAP machines. Advanced software is available with most top of the line CPAP machines, APAPs, and Bi-level machines as well.

How do I interpret my data?

Software data can be interpreted by your physician or clinician. There are also many websites and search engines available to help you research the sleep apnea related terms which will provide you more knowledge in managing your own cpap therapy. CPAPtalk.com. our free Sleep Apnea forum is a great resource for CPAP users who want to understand their condition and take control over their health.

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