Resmed NOX T3 User Manual
How to use
your Nox T3
™
Noxturnal version 5.1
ResMed.com/NoxT3
Contents
Nox T3 system ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Configure a recording ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Patient hook-up ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Check signals ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Interpret a recording
Download data ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Analyse data ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… page 25
Generate a report …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Open an existing recording ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Go further
Create a new device profile ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Create a new recording type ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Configure and use a W7-Link ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Cleaning and troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Consumables and accessories ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Nox T3 system
Accessories Devices Consumables
Abdomen cable
Noxturnal
software CD
Carrying case
Opening tool
USB cable
Nox T3
Nonin 3150 Oximeter and SpO
size M
sensor
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Nasal cannula
with filter x2
Disposable RIP belts
size M x2
Battery 1.5V AA x2
Battery 1.5V AAA x4
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Nox T3 system
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NUMBER FUNCTION
1 Display
2 Push button 3 Push button 4 Push button 5 Pressure lock -
Turn on the device
Forward
Backward
Connects to external nasal cannula/
mask pressure tube
6 Bipolar input 7 Bipolar input -
Channel 1
Channel 2
8 Reference ground input for channels 1 and 2
9 Microphone -
Records respiratory sounds
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10 Clip strap loops
11 Device status indicator light
12 Battery lid -
connector
13 Battery lid pin 14 Metal snaps 15 Metal snaps -
Covers the battery and the USB
Keeps battery compartment closed
Connect to thorax RIP belt
Connect to abdomen cable
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Congure a recording
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Congure a recording
• Connect the Nox T3
Open Noxturnal software on your computer.
Open the battery lid of the Nox T3 using the opening tool
provided and connect the device to the USB port of the computer.
In Noxturnal software, click on Recording >
Configure device to open the configuration
wizard.
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Congure a recording
• Step 1: Select a recording type
Choose a suitable recording type from the drop-down list.
Enter the PIN number shown on the
back of your oximeter.
Click on Next to continue.
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Congure a recording
• Step 2: Schedule recording
“Start Recording At” option is recommended.
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Select
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The number of nights
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The start time
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The date
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The duration
Click on Next to continue.
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Congure a recording
• Step 3: Enter patient information
Add information on the patient’s identity and physical characteristics.
Add at least patient’s First and Last names or
patient ID before finishing.
The Tags fields can be used to link keywords to
the patient in order to easily find him later in the
recordings library.
Use the Edit... button to enter more detailed
information about your patient before the hookup.
Click on Finish.
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Congure a recording
• End configuration
Click here to print hookup instructions for patient.
Click on Finish to close this window and disconnect
the device.
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Congure a recording
• Insert batteries
Insert new batteries or fully recharged NiMh batteries into the Nox T3 device and the oximeter.
For the Nox T3 device: 1 AA battery
• Alkaline batteries last for up to 16h of recording.
It is recommended to change them after each recording.
• If you are using rechargeable batteries, recharge them
before every recording.
• The rechargeable battery should have a capacity of 2500mAh
or more. It is recommended to replace it every year.
For the Nonin 3150 oximeter: 2 AAA batteries
• Alkaline batteries last for up to 48h.
It is recommended to replace them every 2 or 3 recordings.
• If you are using rechargeable batteries, recharge them
before every recording.
• The rechargeable batteries should have a capacity of 900mAh
or more.
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Congure a recording
• Pair the oximeter
Follow these steps after every configuration and before patient hook-up.
Note: Only press the grey activation button on the oximeter if a ResMed representative asks you to or if the Bluetooth icon fails to
appear on the screen of the oximeter.
Step 1 - Turn on the oximeter
After having inserted new or fully charged batteries, insert your finger
into the probe to turn on the oximeter.
Note: the oximeter has to be left without batteries for at least 30 seconds
to erase any previous configuration.
Step 2 - Turn on the Nox T3
After inserting a new or fully charged battery, press the central button
on the Nox T3 to turn on the device.
Step 3 - Look for the checkmark
Press the right arrow on the Nox T3 once to access the menu.
Wait for the checkmark to appear.
If an X-mark appears on the screen of the Nox T3, remove the batteries
from the oximeter for at least 30 secs and resume the pairing process
from step 1.
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Patient hook-up
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Patient hook-up
Video instructions on Nox T3 hook-up can also be found on ResMed.com/NoxT3hookup
Attach the device and the belts
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3
1 - Clip the abdomen cable to the back
of the device and snap the clips
onto the patient’s pyjamas.
2 - Wrap the RIP belt around the patient’s
thorax and snap it at the back of the
device.
3 - Repeat this for the abdomen belt and
snap it to the cable.
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Patient hook-up
Attach the nasal cannula
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1 - Gently place the nasal cannula
into the nostrils with the nasal
prongs facing inwards.
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2 - Pull the cannula tubing
over the ears.
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3 - Slide the bolo up under
the chin so it is snug but
not too tight.
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Patient hook-up
Attach the oximeter
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1 - Place the oximeter on the patient’s left wrist
if they are right-handed or on their right wrist
if they are left-handed.
2 - Then place the probe on the index finger.
The fingertip should reach the end of the probe
but should not go past it.
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3 - Wrap tape around the finger to
secure the sensor cable.
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