Base Station Auxiliary Channels; Display Properties Of Auxiliary Input Channels - Respironics Alice 5 Setup & User Manual

5.2 Base Station Auxiliary Channels

There are eight auxiliary input ports on the base station. You can use these ports to connect third-
party therapy or monitoring devices to the Alice 5. Depending on the auxiliary devices you use,
there are many possible auxiliary input channels available. Some of the key channels that you can
report on are described later in this section. See the instructions that came with your auxiliary
device for information on specific channels available for that device.
5.2.1

Display Properties of Auxiliary Input Channels

There are three display types for auxiliary input channels: Numeric, Graphic, or Grapho-
Numeric. These are used to display a signal from any device that has an analog output. Table 5.2
describes these generic display types. In the Sleepware software, you can choose which display
type you want to use depending on your channel configuration. Use this table to help you decide
which display type to use with a particular signal.
Table 5–2 Display Properties of Auxiliary Input Channels
Use This Channel Type...
Numeric
Graphic
Grapho-Numeric
5–10
When...
The unit's measurements make
the most sense when viewed as
a number.
The unit's measurements make
the most sense when viewed as
a waveform. The points that
define the wave are representative
of the numerical value received.
The unit's measurements make
the most sense when viewed as
a waveform, but each point that
defines the wave is a usable,
meaningful value.
Appearance of Channel
Number: The line of numbers
moves up and down as the values
increase or decrease.
Waveform: Use the reference
line tool in the Alice Sleepware to
display data values.
Note: The input signal cannot be
calibrated.
Waveform, but the input signal
can be calibrated.
Use the reference line tool in the
Alice Sleepware to display data
values.
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