- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Weight: 0.3 lb
- Compatible with the Philips Respironics Alice 5 Diagnostic Sleep System
- Monitors limb movements during sleep based on a motion switch
- Every time there is a movement, even the smallest one, the sensor produces a signal that is picked up by the system
- Applied to the leg or foot using adhesive tape
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Purchasing Restriction: Medical license or prescription required
- MFR: SleepSense Ships from Manufacturer
- MPN: 1774
- Phone: (888) 757-7367
Frequently asked questions
Is this sensor compatible with other sleep systems?
The SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter Limb Movement Sensor is specifically designed and certified for seamless integration with the Philips Respironics Alice 5 Diagnostic Sleep System.
This focused compatibility ensures accurate and reliable data collection essential for professional sleep disorder evaluations.
How sensitive is the sensor in detecting limb movements?
The SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter is designed for highly accurate and sensitive motion detection.
- It utilizes a motion switch mechanism.
- The sensor immediately registers and transmits a signal upon detecting even the slightest kinetic activity, ensuring no movement is missed during the sleep study.
- This comprehensive data capture is essential for accurate sleep disorder evaluations.
How is the sensor attached to the patient?
The SleepSense Actimeter is designed for simple application. It must be applied directly to the patient’s leg or foot and secured using adhesive tape. This straightforward method ensures reliable placement for accurate monitoring of limb movements during sleep studies.
What material is the sensor made of?
The sensor is encased in a Gray TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) cover.
This durable construction ensures reliable, consistent performance during sleep studies and helps protect the internal motion-sensing components.
Where can the SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter be used?
The SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter is strictly intended for professional use in screening for sleep disorders and requires a physician’s order for purchase. Its design makes it suitable for use in two primary environments:
- Sleep Laboratory: For formal, clinical sleep studies.
- Patient’s Home: For in-home sleep disorder evaluations.
It is used to monitor limb movements in both pediatric and adult patients undergoing these diagnostic studies.
What are the sensor's operating and storage temperature ranges?
The SleepSense Actimeter is designed to maintain reliable performance across various clinical and home environments. The key specifications are as follows:<ul><li>Operating Temperature Range: 40 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)</li><li>Storage Temperature Range: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)</li></ul>Additionally, the sensor is specified for operation and storage in a humidity range of 5% to 95% (non-condensing).
What is the warranty period for the SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter?
The product comes with a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and quality workmanship, providing peace of mind.
What is included with this Actimeter sensor?
The purchase includes the complete SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter Limb Movement Sensor unit. This unit comes ready for connection, including: * The sensor body (featuring a Gray TPE cover) * Attached lead wires * Necessary connectors for integration with the Philips Respironics Alice 5 Diagnostic Sleep System Please note that the sensor is applied using adhesive tape, but the tape is not included with the sensor package.
Is a prescription required to purchase this product?
Yes, this product is for professional use only and can be sold by or on the order of a physician, ensuring proper medical oversight.
Does it offer reliable limb movement monitoring?
Yes, the SleepSense Alice 5 Actimeter Limb Movement Sensor uses a motion switch that provides consistent and reliable monitoring of even the smallest limb movements during sleep. This ensures accurate data for sleep disorder studies.