- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: 6 Months
- Weight: 2.0 lb
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Purchasing Restriction: Medical license or prescription required
- MFR: SleepSense Ships from Manufacturer
- MPN: 1262
- Phone: (888) 757-7367
Frequently asked questions
Is the snore sensor compatible with other devices?
No, the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor is specifically designed for seamless integration with the Philips Respironics Alice 5 unit only. It is not compatible with other devices.
Is a prescription required for this snore sensor?
Yes, the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor - Alice 5 is intended for professional use only and can only be purchased by or on the order of a physician.
Does the sensor provide stable readings?
The SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor is designed with a large sensitive area to enhance signal stability and a soft, flat surface that seals against ambient noises. Its high-friction material also minimizes shifting during use, ensuring reliable detection.
What is the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor - Alice 5 used for?
The SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor - Alice 5 is designed to detect snoring sounds and convert them into an analog voltage signal for use with compatible devices like the Philips Respironics Alice 5 unit.
Is the sensor resistant to ambient noise?
Yes, the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor is specifically engineered for excellent immunity to ambient noise, ensuring a clear and reliable signal output during sleep monitoring.
This high level of noise rejection is achieved through its specialized design:
- Skin Vibration Focus: The sensor detects mechanical vibrations transmitted only through the skin, isolating snoring sounds from background environmental noise.
- Effective Seal: It features a round, flexible TPE disc with a soft, flat surface designed to create an effective seal against the skin, preventing external sound interference.
- Signal Output: This focused detection generates a clear analog voltage output, approximately 1 mV for loud snoring, providing clear data proportional to the intensity of the skin vibrations.
What are the recommended filter settings?
For optimal performance, the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor has recommended filter settings of:
- High Pass: 50 Hz
- Low Pass: 500 Hz
What is the optimal operating temperature range?
The SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor operates optimally within a temperature range of 40 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C). This ensures reliable performance in various professional monitoring environments.
Does the sensor use high-quality, robust materials?
Yes, the SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor is built with robust construction specifically for repeated professional use in clinical settings.
Key materials and features contributing to its durability and functionality include:
- Sensor Disc: The round, flexible disc is made from TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer). This material ensures excellent skin contact, helps seal out ambient noise, and is designed to be easy to clean.
- Cable: The attached cable uses white PVC insulation wire, ensuring reliable, long-lasting performance.
- Stability: The design incorporates high-friction material on the contact surface to minimize shifting during patient movement, maintaining signal integrity throughout the sleep study.
What is included with the snore sensor?
The SleepSense Piezo Snore Sensor package includes the following necessary components:
- Sensor unit with attached cable
- User Manual