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DreamStar™ Product Range DreamStar™ Intro DreamStar™ Intro Evolve DreamStar™ Info DreamStar™ Info Evolve DreamStar™ Auto DreamStar™ Auto Evolve DreamStar™ is a brand registered by SEFAM.
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SEFAM 144 AV CHARLES DE GAULLE 10 ALLEE PELLETIER DOISY 92200 NEUILLY SUR SEINE 54600 VILLERS-LES-NANCY FRANCE FRANCE TEL : +33 (0) 3 83 44 85 00 www.Sefam-medical.com Technical As istance: E:mail : technicalservice@sefam-medical.com 2 DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Surface disinfection of the device ....38 Water chamber disinfection procedure (if included) ............38 What should not be used ......39 Troubleshooting tips ..........40 Device Messages ..........40 Error Messages ..........40 DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Table of contents 3...
The DreamStar™ product range devices are intended to treat patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) in patients over 30 kg (66 lbs.) and breathing spontaneously. They can be used in Home Healthcare Environment or in a sleep center. 4 Before you start DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Patient Tubing, 15 mm diameter (except for Patient Tubing, 22 mm diameter DreamStar™ Intro/Intro Evolve) P/N M-261000-04 P/N M-261000-00 Swivel outlet elbow, 70° diameter 22 mm Carrying case P/N M-815505-00 P/N M-267010-00 DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Before you start 5...
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WARNING: Use of cables, transducers and accessories other that those specified, may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of the DreamStar™ product range devices and result in improper operation. 6 Before you start DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
The DreamStar™ device has a patient reminder feature to help the patient remember key events such as filter and mask changes, device inspections, and memory card compliance data downloads on the memory card. This feature is described under “Reminders about key events”, on page 32. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Available Features 7...
Ramp feature in CPAP mode 8 Available Features DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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The table below lists the different cases of the indexed ramp operation in CPAP or Auto-CPAP mode. End of ramp / detection of events End of ramp / Max ramp time DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Available Features 9...
A session is started after the device has been on for at least 5 minutes without interruption. Water chamber: chamber containing the water necessary for humidification. 10 Device Settings DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
(Evolve configuration) and the heat level is set from 1 to 10, the heated humidifier begins operating automatically. The heated humidifier indicator then displays on the screen. When the heat level is set at 0, the humidifier symbol is displayed without steam DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Device Settings 11...
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Access to setting of comfort pressure for the patient (locked) (autorised) Access to setting of language for the patient (locked) (autorised) Ramp type Default Time ramp Indexed ramp Indexed ramp Ramp feature (T.Ramp) (I.Ramp) (I.Ramp) 12 Device Settings DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
(see table entitled “Description of symbols displayed on the screen“). DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Device Settings 13...
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For settings specific to the DreamStar™ Auto or DreamStar™ Auto Evolve device, see "How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device", on page 23. The "General Information" menu for the devices is described on page 30. 14 Device Settings DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
1 cmH Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Intro / Intro Evolve device 15...
Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. 16 How to set DreamStar™ Intro / Intro Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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The reminder expiration date is recalculated when you change the frequency. Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Intro / Intro Evolve device 17...
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Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to exit the menu. 18 How to set DreamStar™ Intro / Intro Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
1 cmH Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Info / Info Evolve device 19...
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"Specific calibration of the pneumatic configuration" paragraph, on page 33. Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to exit the menu. 20 How to set DreamStar™ Info / Info Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
The date can be set only when the device is in standby. Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Info / Info Evolve device 21...
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Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. 22 How to set DreamStar™ Info / Info Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to exit the menu. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Info / Info Evolve device 23...
1 cmH Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. 24 How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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Then press to access the next desired menu parameter. parameter setting. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device 25...
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If no calibration is PRESENT, the calibration goes back to the default calibration. See "Specific calibration of the pneumatic configuration" paragraph, on page 33. 26 How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Then press to access the next desired menu parameter. parameter setting. Note: The date can be set only when the device is in standby. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device 27...
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Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. 28 How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to exit the menu. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto How to set DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve device 29...
The Session page is only available if the device is in standby and if at least one session was recorded. Press the On/Off button to exit the menu. 30 Other settings and information DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to move to the next page. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Other settings and information 31...
If you respond yes, the event reminder disappears from the display. Press at the bottom of the page or to return to the page header. Press to exit the menu. 32 Other settings and information DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
To do this, insert the memory card into the card reader supplied with the software, then connect the reader to a USB port on your computer. To retrieve the compliance data, consult the DreamStar™ Analyze software user manual. CAUTION Use approved memory cards only. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Other settings and information 33...
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"service card", consult the DreamStar™ Analyze software user manual. To be able to use the service card with the device, hold down the ramp button pressed while inserting the card. 34 Other settings and information DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Keep the clip held down while gently pulling the tubing towards you to extract it from the upper part. ① ② Grip zone Inner tubing Upper part Gasket Base Center tab DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Cleaning and Maintenance 35...
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Once dry, place the filter into the filter holder, then the assembly at the back of the device. Do not use a filter which is not completely dry. Reinstall the cover or the water chamber. 36 Cleaning and Maintenance DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Never use the device without making sure that an air intake filter is installed. Check that the heating element is completely dry before reconnecting the device to the power supply. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Cleaning and Maintenance 37...
Keep the disinfected and dried water chamber in a single use clean bag, sealed until a new use. Note : Discard the water chamber if showing any damage and replace it with a new one. 38 Material Disinfection DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Do not use any pre-disinfecting or disinfecting product not active on the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (BK). Never disinfect the internal circuit of air flow using disinfecting product or with a Airway Surface Disinfection System (DSVA). DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Material Disinfection 39...
Unplug the machine from all electrical power. Plug it in again. overflow (on If the error recurs, return the machine to a technical service DreamStar™ Info / centre. Info Evolve and DreamStar™ Auto / Auto Evolve) 40 Troubleshooting tips DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
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SPI bus Unplug the device from all sources of electrical power. Plug communication error. it in again and turn on. (on DreamStar™ Intro / If the error persists, contact Technical Support. Intro Evolve). DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Troubleshooting tips 41...
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Unplug the device from all sources of electrical power. device. Plug it in again and turn on. If the error persists, contact Technical Support. 42 Troubleshooting tips DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
+5° C to + 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF) with humidifier Relative humidity: between 10% and 95% without condensation Altitude range: 0 2 700 m (09,000 ft) approximately DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Technical Specifications 43...
safety and essential performance of sleep apnea breathing therapy equipment ISO 80601-2-74:2017: Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-74: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of respiratory humidifying equipment DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Technical Specifications 45...
(see "Symbols on the device" page 45). In other countries, this device must be processed following local regulation. Unsuitable disposal of the device at the end of its life could harm the environment. 46 Technical Specifications DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto...
Sound pressure measured in accordance with ISO 80601-2-70:2015: 30 dBA with humidifier, 33 dBA without humidifier Sound power measured in accordance with ISO 80601-2-70:2015: 38 dBA with humidifier, 41 dBA without humidifier DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Technical Specifications 47...
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Sound pressure measured in accordance with ISO 80601-2-70:2015: 30 dBA with humidifier, 33 dBA without humidifier Sound power measured in accordance with ISO 80601-2-70:2015: 38 dBA with humidifier, 41 dBA without humidifier DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Technical Specifications 49...
80 MHz to from 80 MHz to 800 MHz 6 GHz 6 GHz from 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz Note: is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level. DreamStar Intro, Info, Auto Technical Specifications 51...
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Manufacturer: Manufacturing plant: SEFAM SEFAM 144 AV CHARLES DE GAULLE 10 ALLEE PELLETIER DOISY 92200 NEUILLY SUR SEINE 54600 VILLERS-LES-NANCY FRANCE FRANCE : M-155DFU00-60 Version 10 2021-01...
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