This guide provides you with simple steps on how to successfully install the EasyCare Tx titration software for the ResMed S9™ VPAP™ Tx Lab System. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive help menu, you can easily learn and train your staff. Follow these instructions to connect the software to the therapy device’s flow generator.
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1 Prepare Minimum requirements Verify the following hardware and software requirements are met before installing EasyCare Tx titration software.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
PC 1 GHz or greater
1 GB RAM or greater for 32-bit Windows®
Memory 1 GB RAM or greater for 64-bit Windows
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 (or higher)
Operating systems Microsoft® Windows 7, WIndows 8.1, Windows 10 Network speed 10/100 Mbps Free space on hard drives 100 MB SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
.NET Framework 2.0 from Microsoft
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above A portable document reader (e.g. Adobe® Reader®)
Note: A USB-to-Serial cable is necessary for configuring the Tx Link and must be locally sourced by a lab or end user.
* For optimal system performance, download the latest version of EasyCare Tx at: ResMed.com.
Note: You must log in or register as a Healthcare Professional who needs
clinical content to download the titration software.
2 Install and Configure The EasyCare Tx installation wizard Here’s how to access the EasyCare Tx installation wizard to help guide you through the installation process:
• Sign in to a PC with an Administrator account.
Note: You MUST have administrative privileges to install the software and access the online tutorial.
• Close all other applications on your computer.
• Extract the ZIP file from your Downloads
folder and double-click on the EasyCare Tx setup file.
Setting up environment variables
On Microsoft Windows, you must be an administrator to create or modify environment variables. Here’s how to enable network discovery for a public profile from the control panel of your computer:
Go to Windows Settings Select Network & Internet Click on Network and Sharing Center Click on Change advanced sharing settings to see different network profiles
Click on the drop-down
arrow next to the Public network profile to view more options
Select the Turn on
network discovery option
3 Adjusting your computer settings
From the Control Panel, click The blue/yellow icon indicates that the driver for this Device Manager to verify that device is not recognized by Windows. your computer recognizes the USB or Ethernet adapter with The blue/green icon indicates that the driver is correctly the correct drivers. applied to that device.
If it doesn’t show up, contact
your IT department or ResMed Technical Care at (888) AUTO-SET (288-6738) for assistance.
From the Control Panel
Click on Network and Sharing Center Click on Change adapter settings The adapter connected to the Tx Link should appear under Local Area Connection Right-click on the correct adapter (connected to your Tx Link) Select Properties
Go to Internet Protocol Version 4 Select the Properties button
Set the IPv4 address of the Tx Link
Click on OK to save your settings
Note: The preferred IP address is 192.168.99.XXXX.
If this is the adapter controlling Bedroom 1, the IP address should be listed as 192.168.99.101 for standard- ization. In Bedroom 2, the IP address for this adapter should be listed as 192.168.99.102, etc.
4 Configuring the Tx Link Once you’ve set the Windows environment, you’ll need to configure your new Tx Link with an IP address. Using only the power supply and a USB-to-Serial cable, connect the Tx Link to your PC. DO NOT plug any other cables in at this time.
Start the ResMed Tx Link Setup program Click on Connect to access the correct COM After a successful connection, update the Device COM3 is selected in this example port for your Tx Link Name and information highlighed here
Note: If you can’t connect to the COM port, Examples:
power cycle the TX Link and try connecting Bedroom 1 Tx Link: 192.168.99.001 / 255.255.255.0 again. If it still doesn’t work, contact your IT Bedroom 2 Tx Link: 192.168.99.002 / 255.255.255.0 department or ResMed Technical Care at (888) AUTO-SET (288-6738) for assistance. Once you’ve finished making the requested changes Click on Apply to set your changes Reboot your Tx Link Now you’re ready to connect the flow generator.
5 Connect and Go Connecting your devices Once you’ve finished setting up your Tx Link, connect it as illustrated below.
Bedroom PSG Technician’s
DC Inputs room Up to six analog signals EasyCare Tx
USB cable
Therapy PC device Tx Link Ethernet cable Ethernet 5V DC power pack cable
Network Network socket socket
Using Tx Link Administrator
If you have your Windows PC set up, and your connections are made, you should see your devices in the Tx Link Administrator application. Here’s an example:
If there is a device missing from the Available Devices list, please check your cable connections and your Windows settings before rebooting.
Note: If your Tx Link Administrator shows a blinking Upgrade in the last column, click on Upgrade to have all the connected devices in that row use the same version of EasyCare Tx. It may help to disconnect the VPAP Tx before upgrading the Tx Link. Once the Tx Link is updated and rebooted, reconnect it and power-on the VPAP Tx to see if the Upgrade button is activated. If so, Upgrade the VPAP Tx as needed.
6 Using EasyCare Tx
Log in to the EasyCare
Tx application on your PC using your Windows credentials
Click on Menu Select Connect Use the drop-down arrow to find the Tx Link of your choice (if you have multiple)
Once you have selected
your Tx Link
Click on OK to continue
You should now be able to
control your flow generator remotely.
Need more help?
Consult your IT department or ResMed Technical Care at (888) AUTO-SET (288-6738) for assistance.
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