HOFFRICHTER TRENDset Eng 0310 02

Quality makes the Difference
SOFTWARE MANUAL
from version 1.1.14

Table of Contents
Table of contents
Important Notices........................................................................6
First Steps....................................................................................7
System Requirements ...................................................................7
Installing Software .........................................................................9
Connecting the Device with the Computer.....................................10
Starting TRENDset ......................................................................11
Elements of the User Interface...................................................12
Menu Bar ....................................................................................13
Symbol Bar..................................................................................13
Status Bar....................................................................................14
Function Bar................................................................................15
Working with Files......................................................................16
Opening Files...............................................................................16
Close File.....................................................................................16
Save Data ...................................................................................17
Quit TRENDset . ..........................................................................17
Print............................................................................................18
Pre-Settings...............................................................................19
Setting the Language for TRENDset .............................................19
Registration and Deregistration for Service Personnel ...................19
Setting Event Limits for Statistics..................................................20
Communication with the Device................................................21
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Search the Device Automatically...................................................21

Search Device Manually................................................................22
Troubleshooting...........................................................................23
Read Device Data.........................................................................24
Delete Device Data.......................................................................26
Use of the DATA box...................................................................28
Read SD-Card ............................................................................29
Format SD-Card . ........................................................................30
Save Data from SD-Cards . ..........................................................31
Open Data from SD-Cards ...........................................................31
Information about TRENDset........................................................32
Using Help ..................................................................................32
Patient Data . .............................................................................33
Entering, Changing and Managing Patient Data.............................34
Display current Therapeutic Pressure............................................35
Display Device Characteristics .....................................................36
Device Settings..........................................................................37
Set Therapeutic Pressure..............................................................38
Set Respiration Parameters..........................................................41
Set Softstart Ramp and Mask Test................................................43
Activate/Deactivate Mask Alarm . .................................................46
Setting Device Parameters...........................................................48
Working with the Parameter-Popup . ............................................52
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Therapy Calendar.......................................................................53
Therapy Memory..........................................................................54
Compliance Memory....................................................................54
Therapy Calendar Areas...............................................................56
Select Therapy Days for Statistics.................................................57
Open Protocol on Duration of Therapy . ........................................58
Data and Events.........................................................................59
Analysis of Data and Events .........................................................60
Select Therapy Days.....................................................................63
Zoom View...................................................................................63
Enlarge and Reduce Diagrams......................................................64
Monitor Course of Therapy in Real Time........................................65
Statistics....................................................................................67
Select Therapy Days.....................................................................68
Analyze Distribution of Pressure Over Time....................................70
Analyze Frequency of Events . ......................................................71
Effect of the Therapeutic Pressure.................................................72
Chronological Distribution of Events..............................................73
Statistical Analysis........................................................................74
Times and Counters...................................................................75
Run Times of the Device or Components.......................................76
Reset Filter Age............................................................................77
Set Date......................................................................................78
Set Time......................................................................................79
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De-Activate Alarm Clock Function ................................................80

Set Alarm Time.............................................................................81
System Messages......................................................................82
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Important Notices
Important Notices
TRENDset is the analysis software for respiratory therapy decvises pro-
duced by the company HOFFRICHTER GmbH.
Its main functions are the analysis of therapeutic data and remote
adjustment of the device parameters.
This software is used in the sleep laboratory by medical personal and
by the service.
WARNING
Before you use TRENDset:
NOTE:
1. Read the User´s Manual for the device. We recommend that you always
2. Read the Software Manual for TRENDset. use the current version of
TRENDset . Keep up to date at
www.hoffrichter.de.
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First Steps
First Steps
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
• AMD Athlon/Pentium Class (x86), Operating Frequency 700 MHz
• min. 192 MB RAM for MS Windows® 98, NT4.0, ME
• min. 400 MB RAM for MS Windows® 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista
• min. 150 MB free hard disc space (depending on the desired stor-
age volume for patient data)
• min. 280 MB free hard disc space for the Microsoft .NET Frame-
work 2.0 Redistributable (x86)
• 2 MB Graphics card with at least High Color (16 Bit)
• Mouse
• One available COM-interface for each device
• One available SD-interface (only when using the DATA box)
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First Steps
Software Requirements
• Operating system:
–– MS-Windows® 98
–– MS-Windows® NT 4.0, Service Pack 6a
–– MS-Windows® ME
–– MS-Windows® 2000
–– MS-Windows® XP
–– MS-Windows® Server 2003
–– MS-Windows® Vista
• Installation of the newest Service Packs and critical updates for
the operating system used
• Windows Installer 3.0 (Windows 2000/NT and lower)
• Microsoft .NET 2.0 Frameworks
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later versions
Other requirements
• a serial cable (connectors: 9pin D-Sub plug and RJ11 plug)
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First Steps
Installing Software
There are two options for installing TRENDset: NOTE:
1. Installation from CD TRENDset can only be installed
with administrator rights.
2. Download from the HOFFRICHTER-Homepage
www.hoffrichter.de
Installating from CD
Insert the CD in your computer´s optical drive. The Setup will start up
automatically if the Autorun-Function is active. Follow the installation
instructions.
If the .NET-Framework is not installed on your computer, you will be
asked to install the .NET-Framework. Follow the installation instructions.
Installing the Download Version

Execute the TRENDset.zip.exe and unpack the files. The installation
will start automatically.
If the .NET-Framework is not installed on your computer, you will be
asked to install the .NET-Framework. Follow the installation instructions.
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First Steps
Connecting the Device with the Computer

1. Connect the 9pin D-Sub plug1 of the serial cable to the COM interface
of your computer.
2. Connect the RJ11 plug (2) to the device.
3. Connect the device to a grounded contact outlet using the delivered
power cord.
1 The cable can be ordered from HOFFRICHTER under Article-No. 00005232.
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First Steps
Starting TRENDset
1. When you start TRENDset, the “Intro Window” appears.
TRENDset searches automatically for connected devices.
Intro Window with TREND-

set version number
All founded devices are listed. Select the desired device by

mouse click. Afterwards starts the data import. This process
will take at most 50 seconds. TRENDset changes to the status
Online (see page 14). If no device has been detected under Found
devices no devices will be displayed and TRENDset remains in
the status Offline (see page 14). All programming and analysis func-
tions remain deactivated.
You can also open an existing file. Just click on File. Furthermore you
can read-in data from the SD-card. Just click on Read SD-Card. If TRENDset is connected
with a device, the status
message Online appears.
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Elements of the User Interface
Symbol bar Menu bar Status bar
Function bar Workspace
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Menu Bar
The menu bar contains all menus and menu items needed to operate
TRENDset.
Symbol Bar
Using the symbol bar, you can call up all of the program’s most impor-
tant functions.
Close file Read SD-card
Open file Parameter-Popup
Save file Print data
Search for device automatically
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Status Bar
In the status bar you will find information about the connection status,
the selected function area and the type of the connected device.
Connection status Function area Device type
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Function Bar
TRENDset is subdivided into 6 function areas:
• Patient Data
• Device Settings
• Therapy Calendar
• Data and Events
• Statistics
• Times and Counters
After the program starts, the function area for Patient Data is always
opened.
If you select another function area, the display in the work area will
change.
NOTE:
The number of function areas and the display in the work area depend
on the type of device.
The active function area is high-

lighted in gray in the function bar.
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Working with Files
Working with Files

Opening Files
Select File > Open or in the symbol bar.
Use Ctrl+O to open a file
The dialogue box Open will appear with the preset pathway Own Files quickly.
(Documents)/ TRENDset. The folder TRENDset will be generated the first
time the program is started and will be the standard folder for saving
all files belonging to TRENDset. It can only open files with the exten-
sion .csw or .csa.
Before a new file is opened, TRENDset first checks whether or not all
open data have been saved.
As soon as a file has been opened, TRENDset switches into the sta-
tus Offline.
Close File
Select File > Close or in the symbol bar.
Closing causes all displayed data from the connected device or file to
be lost. If changes have not already been sent to the device, you will
be prompted to save the changes.
After closing, the status will change from Online to Offline.
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Working with Files
Save Data
Save
Select File > Save or in the symbol bar. Use Ctrl+S to save a file
quickly.
The files will be saved in the folder Own Files (Documents)/TRENDset
with the extension .csw.
Save as
With command Save as you can save the open file under another name
or in another directory.
Quit TRENDset
Select File > Exit.
Before quitting, TRENDset checks whether all data have been saved.
If you have not already sent your changes to the device, you will be
prompted to save.
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Print
Print
Select File > Print or in the symbol bar. Use Ctrl+P for printing a file
1. Select the printer. quickly.
2. Set the number of copies to print.
3. Mark the documents you want to print by activating the check
box.
NOTE:
As long as TRENDset is open
the last printer settings used
are saved.
4. Confirm with OK.
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Pre-Settings
Pre-Settings
Setting the Language for TRENDset
Select Settings > Language.
You can choose from several languages. If you need an additional lan-
guage, contact our service. The selection of available languages can
be expanded at any time.
Registration and Deregistration for Service

Personnel
This menu items enables the access to the program’s service area. The
service area offers special actions and additional device data. The access
is password-protected so that only authorized personnel have access.
Registration
Select Settings > Service > Log in.
1. Enter your username.
2. Enter your password.
3. If the service area should be displayed each TRENDset is started,
activate the check box.
4. Confirm with OK.
Deregistration
Select Settings > Service > Log out.
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Pre-Settings
Setting Event Limits for Statistics

Event limits establish if and after how much time the occurrence of TREND II Auto/CPAP
events should be displayed and recorded in the statistics. VECTOR et Auto/CPAP
VECTOR ET Auto/CPAP
Select Settings > Event Limits. (i)CARAT et Auto
1. Activate an radio button. TREND 210
The selection options are none, 5 s and 10 s. AutoTREND
VECTOR II FLEXLINE
2. Confirm with OK. VECTOR II Auto
For these types of devices

you can set the event limits.
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Communication with the Device

Search the Device Automatically
Select Communication > Automatic Device Search or in the symbol bar.
All founded devices are listed. Select the desired device by mouse
click. Afterwards starts the data import. This process will take at most
50 seconds. TRENDset changes to the status Online (see page 14). If no
device has been detected under Found devices, no devices will be dis-
played. TRENDset remains in the status Offline (see page 14). All program-
ming and analysis functions remain deactivated.
If TRENDset is connected
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Search Device Manually

If multiple devices have been connected to your computer, apart of the
automatic device search function, you may have access to a particular
system by manual selecting of the respective COM-PORT.
Select Communication > Manual Device Search.

1. Select the COM-Port to which the device is connected.
2. TRENDset searches for a connected device.
a. When a device is detected, the data import starts. This pro-
cess will take at most 50 seconds.
b. If no device is detected, the message “No Connection to Ther-
apy Device” appears. Confirm this with OK. Select another
COM-Port and confirm again with OK. Repeat this procedure
until TRENDset has found the device.
3. TRENDset changes to the status Online (see page 14).
If no device is detected, TRENDset remains in the status Offline (see

page 14). All programming and analysis functions remain deactivated.
If TRENDset is connected
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Troubleshooting
While TRENDset searches for a device, the following system mes-
sages can appear:
System message Cause

No Connection to Therapy A wrong COM-Port was selected.
Device.
The COM Port “x” is invalid The COM-Port is either unavailable or blocked
or is used by another ap- by another application.
plication.
No connection to therapy • The device is not turned on.
device at the COM Port “x”. • The serial cable is not properly con-
nected with the computer or the device.
• The device is connected with another
COM-Port.
• No device is connected.
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Read Device Data

Select Communication > Read Device Data.
You will have the option of three sub-menus:
• Read Device Memory
• Read Device Parameters
• Read Patient Data (if supported)
Read Device Memory

Select Communication > Read Device Data > Read Device Memory.
The device memory consists, depending on device type, of a therapy
memory and a compliance memory. The therapy memory contains all In these function areas you will
therapy data. In the compliance memory, only data on the use of the find the imported therapy data.
device are saved. You find the therapy data in the function areas Therapy
Calendar, Data and Events as well as their statistical evaluation are found
in Statistics. The use of the device will displayed in the Therapy Calendar.
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Reading the Device Parameters

Select Communication > Read Device Data > Read Device Paramaters.
The device parameters are displayed in the function areas Patient Data,
Device Settings as well as Times and Counters. In these function areas you
will find the imported device
parameters.
Reading Patient Data

Select Communication > Read Device Data > Read Patient data.
Patient data are imported and displayed in the function area Patient data.
In this function area you will
find the imported patient data.
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Delete Device Data NOTE:

Select Communication > Delete Device Data. The menu item Delete
Device Data will only be dis-
You will have the option of four sub-menus: played when a device is rec-
ognized and TRENDset is in
• Delete Patient Data Online status.
• Delete Device Memory and Send Factory Settings
• Delete Device Memory
• Delete Factory Settings
Delete Patient Data WARNING!

Select Communication > Delete Device Data > Delete Patient Data. The deletion process lasts
depending on device type
up to 60 sec. The device may
not be disconnected from the
Delete Device Memory and Send Factory Settings computer or the power supply
during this time.
Select Communication > Delete Device Data > Delete Device Memory and
Send Factory Settings.
This function is to be used if you wish to restore the factory settings on
the device and delete the device’s memory.
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Delete Device Memory

Select Communication > Delete Device Data > Delete Device Memory. NOTE:
Before each action, you will be
The entire therapy memory, with all pressure and flow values and the
asked if the command should
related events, will be deleted along with the compliance memory with actually be executed.
the data on device use.
Send Factory Settings

Select Communication > Delete Device Data > Send Factory Settings.
All parameters and properties of the device will be restored to their
factory-standard values. Additionally, all patient data will be deleted.
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Use of the DATA box

The DATA box can store additional data such as oxygen partial pres- NOTE:
sure and pulse frequency. These data are shown as a curve diagram Before an SD-Card can be
in the function area Data and Events. used for the DATA box, it must
be formatted with TRENDset.
The data can be read from an SD-Card on your computer and evalu-
ated. You will need a card reader device on your computer for this.
DATA box
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Read SD-Card
Select DATAbox > Read SD-Card.
The dialogue box Read SD-Card will display the patient data that are
saved on the SD-Card.
Multiple patient data can

be saved on an SD-Card.
Activate a check box. Click on OK.

The patient data are imported and displayed in TRENDset.
TRENDset will switch to DATA box status. You can now change param-
eters in the function areas Device Settings or Patient Data and save on
the SD-Card via Send.
To load the files into the device, connect the DATA box to the device
and then plug the SD-Card into the DATA box.
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Format SD-Card
Before an SD-Card can be used with a DATA box, it must be formatted NOTE:
with TRENDset. It is irrelevant whether this is a new or used SD-Card. The SD-Card will not be
Not only the data storage medium is formatted, but DATA box-com- accepted by the DATA box
patible properties are written onto the card. unless it is formatted with
TRENDset.
Select DATAbox > Format SD-Card.
The dialogue box Format SD-Card will open and will list all removable
disks for your computer. Select the data storage device by activating
the check box.
To prevent accidental erasures of files on the other removable disks, it
will check whether there are still files on the selected drive. If yes, you
will be prompted to deleted these files manually.
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Save Data from SD-Cards

All of a patient’s data can be saved on the hard drive. Read the data Files from the SD-Card will
from the SD-Card (DATAbox > Read SD-Card). Then save the file (File > be stored with the extension
.csa.
Save/Save as).
Unlike other TRENDset-files (*.csw) files from an SD-Card have the
extension .csa. These file are saved in the sub-directory DATAboxArchive.
Open Data from SD-Cards

Select File > Open or in the symbol bar. NOTE:
Before a new file is opened TRENDset checks whether all open files Files from the SD-Card (*.csa )
contain patient data that were
have been saved. saved by a DATA box. These
As soon as a file is opened, TRENDset switches to the DATA box archive files are often much larger than
status. In this status you cannot store any patient data or change param- files with the extension .csw.
eters on the SD-Card.
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Information about TRENDset

Select ? > About.
The version number of TRENDset will be displayed along with informa-
tion about the manufacturer.
Using Help
Help opens immediately if you
Select ? > Help TRENDset. press F1.
The Help file will open in PDF-Format.
NOTE:
Help opens with Acrobat
Reader. You can install the
program from the TRENDset-
CD if needed.
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Patient Data
Patient Data
You manage patient data in the function area Patient Data, turn the ther-
apy on and off and get information about the most important charac-
teristics of the devices.
The workspace is sub-divided into Patient Data, Display and Device
Characteristics.
Patient Data
Device
Characteristics
Display
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Patient Data
Entering, Changing and Managing Patient Data

All text fields highlighted in white can be written, change and delete.
Changes will be highlighted in red.
To restore all entries to their original state, click on Reset.
VECTOR et
Click on Send, in order to send changed files. Then the data are read (i)CARAT et
again and displayed in TRENDset. The sent and received data are com- VECTOR ET
pared with each other. This assures that the correct data was written TREND II
in the device. point
TREND 210
Not all devices can save patient data. If there is a connection to devices AutoTREND
that cannot store any patient data, enter the patient data manually and (from version 1.502)
confirm the entries with Accept. Save the file (File > Save/Save as). VECTOR II FLEXLINE
VECTOR II Auto
(from version 1.502)
These device types can

save patient data.
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Patient Data
Display current Therapeutic Pressure

In the Display area the current pressure is displayed along with the
device status.
Click on the control button On / Off and the therapy starts.
Pressure Display (graphic) Turn Therapy on-/off
Device Status
Pressure Display (numeric)
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Patient Data
Display Device Characteristics

In the area Device Characteristics you see the main features of the
devices. They are purely informative and cannot be changed.
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Device Settings
Device Settings
In the function area Device Settings you set the device parameters.
The workspace, depending on the device connected, is subdivided
into Pressure, Respiration, Softstart Ramp/Mask Test, Mask Alarm, Device
and Intro Text.
Pressure Respiration Parameters
Graphic Display of
the Selected Param-
eters
Intro Text for

the Device
Soft start Ramp/ Mask Alarm Device Parameter

Mask Test
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Device Settings
Set Therapeutic Pressure

Select Device Settings > Pressure.
You can change the therapeutic pressure in two ways:
a. using the check box
b. using the diagram
Hold the mouse down and drag it along the red points. The drag
direction is indicated by arrows. The settings in the check boxes
will change automatically.
You activate or deactivate the trigger using the On / Off button. The
active state is shown left of the button.
All changes will be highlighted in red.
To restore all entries to the initial condition, click on Reset.
Click on Send, to send the changed data to the device. Then the data
will be read again and displayed in TRENDset. The sent and received
data are compared with each other. This assures that the correct
data was written in the device.
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Device Settings
Definition of Terms
Therapy Pressure Level of therapy pressure
FLEX Level The level of pressure increase or decrease is depending on
the flow of breath, the FLEX Levels set and the therapeutic
pressure setting. The three FLEX Levels (1- 3) are for individ-
ual adjustment to the patient.
Start Pressure Starting pressure
Min. Pressure Minimum pressure
Max. Pressure Maximum pressure
Pressure Steepness The parameter Pressure Steepness increase determines
how quickly pressure increases in an event. The speed of the
pressure increase can be adjusted to the patient’s sensitivity.
Inspiration Pressure Inspiration pressure
Expiration Pressure Expiration pressure
I-Slope Inspiration slope
E-Slope Expiration slope
Trigger Activating or deactivating the inspiration trigger in T-Mode
I-Trigger Sensitivity of the inspiration trigger
E-Trigger Sensitivity of the expiration trigger
Trigger Setting the trigger sensitivity
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Device Settings
Available Parameters Depending on Device Type
Mode CPAP FLEX- Auto- Bilevel Bilevel Bilevel

LINE CPAP S ST T
Therapy Pressure  
FLEX-Level  The devices have
different parameters.
Start Pressure 
Min. Pressure 
Max. Pressure 
Pressure

Steepness
Inspiration
  
Pressure
Expiration
  
Pressure
I-Slope   
E-Slope   
Trigger (T-Mode) 
I-Trigger  
E-Trigger  
Trigger   
 only for VECTOR et, VECTOR ET, (i)CARAT et, TREND II
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Device Settings
Set Respiration Parameters

Select Device Settings > Respiration.
There are two ways to change the inspiration:
a. using the check box

To restore all entries to their original condition, click on Reset.
data are compared with each other. This assures that the correct data
was written in the device.
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Device Settings
Definition of Terms
Frequency Breaths per minute
Inspiration Duration of inspiration over entire breath
Delay Time Delay for switch between from S-Mode to T-Mode
I:E Ratio I:E-Ratio from frequency and duration of inspiration
Mode CPAP FLEX- Auto- Bilevel Bilevel Bilevel

LINE CPAP S ST T The devices have
different parameters.
Frequency  
Inspiration  
Delay Time 
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Device Settings
Set Softstart Ramp and Mask Test

Select Device Settings > Softstart Ramp/Mask Test.
There are two ways to change the parameters for the Softstart Ramp
and the Mask Test:
a. using the check boxes

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Device Settings
Definition of Terms
Softstart Time Time during which the pressure gradually increases
to therapeutic pressure, beginning at the starting
pressure for soft start or at minimum pressure.
Softstart Start Pressure Starting pressure for soft start
Mask Test In a mask test the device is operated at maximum
therapeutic pressure for the time selected in order
to test the tightness of mask. The maximum ther-
apeutic pressure results from the settings in the
function area Device Settings.
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Device Settings
Available Parameter Depending on Device Type

Device Softstart Time Softstart Mask Test
Start Pressure
VECTOR et   
(i)CARAT et   
VECTOR ET   
TREND II    The devices have
point    different parameters.
TREND 200  
TREND 210   
AutoTREND   
TREND 300  
TREND 400  
TREND 500  
TRENDlife  
Calypso  
VECTOR  
VECTOR II  
VECTOR II
  
FLEXLINE
VECTOR II Auto   
VECTOR II Bilevel  
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Device Settings
Activate/Deactivate Mask Alarm

Select Device Settings > Mask Alarm.
You activate or de-activate the mask alarm using the On / Off button.
The active state is displayed left of the button.
There are two ways to change the parameters for the Mask Alarm:
a. using the check boxes
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Device Settings
Definition of Terms
Mask Alarm The mask alarm is activated/deactivated using the
On / Off button.
Alarm Delay 1 This value defines the delay period after which the
alarm will sound.
Pressure Difference 1 This value defines the tolerated deviation from the
set pressure.
1
only when the Mask Alarm is activated
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Device Settings
Setting Device Parameters

Select Device Setting > Device.
Use the check boxes to change the parameters.

data are compared with each other. This assures that the correct data
was written in the device.
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Device Settings
Automatic Function
To set the automatic pressure adjustment, activate the check box Auto-
matic function adjustable. This will activate the check box “Automatic”
with the following options.
OFF no automatic pressure adjustment possible
Start/Stop • Automatic Pressure Threshold On

• Automatic Pressure Threshold Off
• Automatic Delay
adjustable
Start • Automatic Pressure Threshold On
adjustable
You can find additional information about the automatic function on page 50.
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Device Settings
Definition of Terms
Mode Device mode
Language Device‘s menu language
Pressure Unit Indicates in what units the pressure should be displayed
Brightness Display Brightness of the display
Pressure Ramp Soft increase in pressure when pressure changes
Heating Step Selection of the heating level of the humidifier
Menu Type Menu, which displayed in the device
Activate PIN Code When you activate the check box, you can enter a four-digit PIN Code. Once you
have sent the PIN Code to the device, you can only change the device’s pressure
parameters and mode after entering the correct PIN Code.
Automatic • Automatic Threshold On
The first value indicates inspiration, the second value expiration.
These values must be exceeded for the therapy to start.
• Automatic Threshold Off
The pressure must fall below this value for the therapy to stop.
• Automatic Delay
Time after which the therapy is automatically stop when the pressure drops
below the threshold value.
Mask Type Selection of the mask type in use
Intro Text The intro text is shown when the device starts. It can be a maximum of 2 lines of 16
characters each. You can choose from several pre-defined texts or enter your own
text. Select the check box Other text.
Menu Scrolling Here you can set whether scrolling is allowed in the menu or not.
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Device Settings
Pressure Ramp
Menu Scrolling
Heading Step
Threshold Off
Pressure Unit
Threshold On
Brightness
Menu Type
Mask Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Language
PIN Code
Intro Text
Pressure
Pressure
Display
Mode
Delay
Device
VECTOR et             
(i)CARAT et             
VECTOR ET            
TREND II             
point          
TREND 200       
TREND 210         
AutoTREND         
TREND 300      
TREND 400       
TREND 500       
TRENDlife      
Calypso      
VECTOR       
VECTOR II       
VECTOR II FLEXLINE         
VECTOR II Auto         
VECTOR II Bilevel       
 from version 1.501  only for the respective Auto-Devices
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Device Settings
Working with the Parameter-Popup

The Parameter-Popup is a small dialogue box which contains the essen-
tial functions from Device Settings.
Select Settings > Parameter-Popup or in the symbol bar.

The user interface will close and the Parameter-Popup will open. The
advantage: You can use TRENDset and other applications on the screen
at the same time and continue to control the device.
You can only use the Parameter-Popup in the Status Online and DATA box.
If necessary you can change the position and size of the Parameter-
Popup. Hold down the mouse and drag the edges of the window.
To close the Parameter-Popup and return to the usual user interface
panel, click on the “x” on the upper right.
Save space on your screen

with the Parameter-Popup.
After closing the Parameter-

Popup, its position and size
will be saved.
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Therapy Calendar
Therapy Calendar
The function area Therapy Calendar includes a graphic display of device
The therapy data are evalu-
use. It shows the duration of therapy per day and in some devices the ated in the function area
pressures used. The Therapy Calendar gets this data from the therapy Data and Events.
memory and the compliance memory.
The Therapy Calendar,

shown here with display
of pressures used.
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Therapy Calendar
Therapy Memory
Approximately 20 days of therapy are stored in the Therapy Memory.
Compliance Memory
When the Therapy Memory is full, the older data are transferred to the
Compliance Memory. The Compliance Memory stores data for approxi-
mately 1 year.
The data from the Compliance Memory are only displayed in the Ther-
apy Calendar and in the protocol from the Therapy Calendar. There
is no display or evaluation of these data in the function area Data and
Events or Statistics.
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Therapy Calendar
Available Memory Depending on Device Type

Device Therapy Memory Compliance Memory
VECTOR et CPAP and Auto  
VECTOR et Bilevel and Bilevel ST 20 
(i)CARAT et Auto   Not every therapy
(i)CARAT et Bilevel and Bilevel ST 20  device has a Ther-
apy and/or Com-
VECTOR ET CPAP and Auto   pliance Memory.
VECTOR ET Bilevel and Bilevel ST 20 
TREND II CPAP and Auto  
TREND II Bilevel and Bilevel ST 20 
point 
TREND 200 
TREND 210  
AutoTREND  
TREND 300 
TREND 400 
TREND 500 
TRENDlife
Calypso
VECTOR 
VECTOR II 
VECTOR II FLEXLINE  
VECTOR II Auto  
VECTOR II Bilevel 
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Therapy Calendar
Therapy Calendar Areas
Pressure, numerical in hPa

Color definition of the
specific pressures
Day Display
Date of the Evaluation and Therapy duration Total duration of therapy

therapy day Statistics (On/Off) with indication of on the therapy day in h
the pressures used
Duration of therapy
without indication of
the pressures used
A therapy day lasts from

12:00 noon to 12:00 noon.
When you move the mouse

across a curve or bar, a
Quick info is displayed in
overlay.
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Therapy Calendar
Select Therapy Days for Statistics

To evaluate the therapy data in the function areas Data and Events as
well as in Statistics, mark the desired therapy days. Click on the sym-
bol to the right of the date.
selected
(red symbol)
not selected
(gray symbol)
If you want to select all therapy days, activate the control box Select
all displayed Days.
Additionally, you can decide whether or not therapy-free days will be
displayed in the Therapy Calendar. Activate the check box Display Days
without Therapy in Addition.
After you have marked the therapy days, you can switch to the func-
tion area Data and Events or Statistics and evaluate the data for the
marked therapy days.
The Complete Using Time in h and the Average Using Time per Day in h
are seen in the lower part of the workspace.
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Therapy Calendar
Open Protocol on Duration of Therapy

Click on Protocol.
The protocol will include, along with
data on the daily duration of therapy,
information on the recording time, on
the days used for therapy, on the total
duration of use, and on the average
duration of use per day.
To close the window, click on the “x”
on the upper right.
The protocol evalu-

ates the Therapy and
Compliance Memory.
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Data and Events
Data and Events

One analyzes the data in the function area Data and Events. Addition-
ally, you can monitor the course of therapy in real time. The diagrams
enable you to evaluate the data minute-by-minute.
When you move the

mouse across a curve or
bar, a Quick info is dis-
played in overlay.
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Data and Events
Analysis of Data and Events

Definition of Terms
Pressure Pressure in patient’s mask

Respiratory Flow Patient’s flow
Average Flow which escapes from the exhalation valve. In a leakage,
System Flow i.e. if the mask slips out of face, the flow will increase.
Relative Respira- The relative volume of breath is calculated from the
tory Volume (%) breath-flow.
Oxygen Average oxygen saturation
Pulse Patient’s current pulse
Central Sleep A central apnea is indicated if, in addition to a limitation of air-
Apnea flow, no or little change in breath-flow or a simultaneous airway
constriction is detected for more than 5 sec.
Obstructive Sleep An obstructive apnea is indicated if in addition to a limitation of
Apnea airflow, little or no change in airflow is detected for at least 5 s
and at the same time, airway constriction lying over a thresh-
old value is detected.
Mixed Sleep A mixed apnea is indicated if the apnea consists of a central
Apnea and an obstruction portion and there is no normal breathing
between the two portions.
Hypopnea A hypopnea is indicated if an airflow limitation lasts for at least
5 sec.
Airway An airway constriction is indicated if the resistance of the upper
Constriction airway stays above a threshold value for at least 3 sec.
Snoring A snoring phase is indicated if snoring noises stay above a
threshold value for at least 2 sec.
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Data and Events
Device State Adjustment The adjustment phase in-

cludes the learning phase
at the beginning of a therapy
and the 30 s timeout after an
increased leakage, a mode
switch between APAP and
CPAP as well as after a pres-
sure change during CPAP
therapy. During this period,
the APAP-Algorithm is turned
off.
Leakage A leakage is indicated, if
the middle system flow
exceeds a threshold value
for a maximum of 2 l/s or a
shows a change of more than
300 ml/s.
Mouth Exhalation Displaying an expiration by
mouth
Hyperventilation Displaying a hyperventilation
General Artefact Displaying a general artefact
CPAP Displaying an interrupted

FLEXLINE-Function
Display of Active Mode (APAP, CPAP,
Mode
FLEXLINE, Bilevel S, Bilevel ST, Bilevel T)
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Data and Events
Displaying Data and Events Depending on Device Type
Device VECTOR et/ET CPAP, VECTOR et/ET Auto, VECTOR et/ET Bilevel/ST20, point
Trend II CPAP, TREND II Auto, TREND II Bilevel/ST20,
TREND 210, (i)CARAT et Auto, (i)CARAT et Bilevel/ST20
VECTOR II FLEXLINE AutoTREND, VECTOR II Auto
Mode CPAP FLEXLINE CPAP/Auto FLEXLINE all Modes CPAP

Central Sleep Apnea 
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
Mixed Sleep Apnea 
Hypopnea 
Airway Constriction 
Snoring 
Mode     
Adjustment 
Leakage    
Hyperventilation    
Mouth Exhalation 
General Artefact 
CPAP  
Pressure      
Respiratory Flow     
Average System Flow     
Relative Respiratory Volume 
Qxygen      
Pulse      
 Standard  only when connected to a DATA box  only when connected to a DATA box with Oxygen-Kit 62
Data and Events
Select Therapy Days

Below the diagram are the control elements for selecting the day, which
you want analyze.
Back One Day Last Therapy Day

First Therapy Day Forward One Day
Direct Day Selection
Zoom View
Below the diagram are the control elements for setting the zoom
You enlarge the Zoom Area
area – 1 min to 24 h is possible.
by double-clicking with the
Enlarge Zoom Area left mouse button; by double-
Direct Selection
clicking on the right mouse
of Zoom Area
button you reduce the Zoom
Area.
Reduce Zoom Area
Zoom Area 6 h
63
Data and Events
Enlarge and Reduce Diagrams

For a better display you can zoom the size of the diagrams.
To enlarge, click on .
To reduce, click on .
64
Data and Events
Monitor Course of Therapy in Real Time

Click on Run Real Time Monitoring.
The data will be updated every 500 ms. In contrast to the therapy data, NOTE:
all data are shown, including events, which are very short and otherwise The device must be in opera-
are not recorded. The event limits have no influence here. tion for data to be displayed.
To end the connection, click on Stop Real Time Monitoring.
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Data and Events
Real Time-Monitoring Depending on Device Type

Device TREND II CPAP, TREND II Auto, TREND II, all
VECTOR et/ET CPAP, VECTOR et/ET Auto, VECTOR et/ET, other
(i)CARAT et CPAP, (i)CARAT et Auto, (i)CARAT et Bilvel, devices
TREND 210, AutoTREND, Bilevel ST20
VECTOR II FLEXLINE VECTOR II Auto
Mode CPAP FLEXLINE CPAP FLEXLINE Auto-CPAP
Pressure       
Respiratory Flow     
Average System Flow     
Relative Respiratory Volume  
Airway Constriction  
Snoring  
Mode     
Adjustment  
Leakage     
Hyperventilation     
Mouth Exhalation  
General Artefact  
CPAP  
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Statistics
Statistics
In the function area Statistics, the therapy data are visualized with bar NOTE:
diagrams. This allows you to precisely analyze therapy data. The dia- In Statistics, only the pure ther-
grams support you in titrating an effective therapeutic pressure. apy time without Mask Test or
Softstart is evaluated. Therapy
in the FLEXLINE Mode is not
taken into account.
TREND II Auto
VECTOR et Auto
VECTOR ET Auto
(i)CARAT et Auto
AutoTREND
VECTOR II Auto
The statistics function is avail-

able for these device types.
When you move the

played in overlay.
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Statistics
Select Therapy Days

Select all activated days in the Therapy Calendar
In the selection box Therapy Day “See Therapy Calendar” is pre-selected.
This assures that all selected days in the Therapy Calendar are included
(see page 57).
The sum of events is shown in the diagrams.
The number of selected days can be seen under the check box. The
value in brackets shows the ratio of selected days to total therapy days
in percent.
Selection of all therapy First Therapy Day

days that were activated
for the statistics function Back One Day
Number of therapy days that were activated 60 % of all therapy days were activated
in the Therapy Calendar for the statistics in the Therapy Calendar for the statistics
function (see page 57) function
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Statistics
Select Individual Therapy Days

Below the diagram are the control elements for selecting the day, which
you want evaluate.
You can select all days, regardless of whether they are activated in the
Therapy Calendar or not.
The number of selected days can be seen under the selection box.
The value in brackets shows the ratio of selected days to total therapy
days in percent.
Forward One Day First Therapy Day

Last Therapy Day Back One Day
Direct Date Selection
Number of therapy
days selected in the Number of therapy
selection box days selected using the
selection box in %
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Statistics
Analyze Distribution of Pressure Over Time

With the help of the Temporary Pressure Distribution diagram, you ana-
lyze the percentage distribution of pressures over the selected therapy
period.
On bar width stands for

0.5 hPa.
When you move the

played in overlay.
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Statistics
Analyze Frequency of Events

With the help of the Frequency of Events diagram, you analyze the num-
ber of central, obstructive and mixed apneas, hypopneas and airway
constrictions depending on pressures. The snoring phases are in con-
trast given in minutes.
One bar width stands for

0.5 hPa.
The selection in the radio but-
tons remains in effect until the
next change.
When you move the

played in overlay.
To select an event, click on one of the radio buttons. You can further
specify whether the total number or the average number per hour should
be displayed, and for snoring phases total minutes or minutes per hour.
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Statistics
Effect of the Therapeutic Pressure

With the help of the Effect of Therapy Pressure diagram, you analyze the
percentage occurrence of events depending on the therapy pressure.
Snoring phases are not taken into account.
One bar width stands for

0.5 hPa.
When you move the

played in overlay.
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Statistics
Chronological Distribution of Events

With the help of the Distribution of Events based on Time diagrams, you
analyze the percentage occurrence of events depending on the time
of day. The snoring phases are not taken into account.
One bar width stands

for 1 h.
When you move the

played in overlay.
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Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Click on Statistical Analysis.
The overview includes along with the statis-
tical data, data on the recording time, dura-
tion of therapy, number of days selected
for the statistics and the most important
device settings.
As an aid to decision-making for the phy-
sician, the lower window area shows what
therapeutic pressure was used 90 % of the
time and at what therapeutic pressure 90 %
of the events occurred.
To close the window, click on the “x” at the
upper right.
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Times and Counters
Times and Counters

In the function area Times and Counters you will find information on the
device’s counters, set the date and time and control the alarm clock Changed values that have
function. not yet been transferred to
The workspace is sub-divided into Counter, Date and Time and Alarm the device are shown in red.
Clock.
75
Times and Counters
Run Times of the Device or Components

In the Counter area, data on the device’s run times or those of the
device’s components are saved.
Filter Display Interval for filter change
(->FILTER<-)
Blower Display Interval for service checkup, based on compressor
(->SERVICE<-) run time
Filter Age Compressor run time since last filter change
Standby Time Time in which the device was on
Blower Running Time in which the compressor was on, incl. mask tests
Time and soft start
Therapy Time Time in which the compressor was on and the mask
was at therapeutic pressure
76
Times and Counters
Reset Filter Age

In the Counter > Filter Age area, press the Delete button. The command
will be sent to the device immediately and the counter will be reset to 0.
77
Times and Counters
Set Date
1. In the Date selection box, mark the day, month or year and enter
the desired value.
OR
Click on the arrow in the selection box. A calendar will open.
Select the date.
OR
To import the date from the computer, just click on
Set Computer Time.
If you want to remove you settings again, click on Reset.
2. Click on Send. The date will be sent to the device.
78
Times and Counters
Set Time
1. In the Time selection box, mark the hour, minutes or seconds and
enter the desired value. You have the option of using the arrows
to increase or decrease the marked values.
OR
To import the time from the computer, click on Set Computer Time.
2. Click on Send. The time will be sent to the device.
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Times and Counters
De-Activate Alarm Clock Function

The Alarm Clock Function can be de-activated on some device types.
• TREND II
• VECTOR et
• VECTOR ET
• (i)CARAT et
Remove the check in the check box Alarm Clock function adjustable
and click on Send.
NOTE:
If you de-activate the Alarm Clock Function, it is no longer available in
the device until you re-activate it.
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Times and Counters
Set Alarm Time

1. Activate the alarm clock.
2. In the Time field, mark the hour or the minute and enter the
desired value. If you wish, you can use the arrows to increase or
decrease the marked value.
3. Set the snooze time in the selection box Slumber. You can select The snooze time (Slumber)
defines the time interval which
a time interval from 5 to 30 minutes. To de-activate the snooze passes after turning off the
time, select Off. alarm before the alarm sounds
again.
4. Click on Send. The alarm time will be sent to the device.
Alarm is on
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System Messages
System Messages
If data are transferred incorrectly or incompletely over the serial inter-
face, TRENDset will issue a system message.
If a system message from 1 to 255 is issued, the device has regis-
tered the fault and exported it. For values seen on the following table,
TRENDset has only registered the fault.
System Message Description

1020 COM-Port could not be opened
1030 Incorrect data received
1040 Transfer not started or interrupted
1050 Checksum test failed
1060 Value field violated
1070 Data not received back after sending
1080 Sent data do not match imported value
1090 Too little data received
2000 TRENDset does not support the connected device
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Search the Device Automatically...................................................21

De-Activate Alarm Clock Function ................................................80

Installing the Download Version

Connecting the Device with the Computer

1 The cable can be ordered from HOFFRICHTER under Article-No. 00005232.

Intro Window with TREND-

All founded devices are listed. Select the desired device by

Elements of the User Interface

Symbol bar Menu bar Status bar

Function bar Workspace

Close file Read SD-card

Open file Parameter-Popup

Save file Print data

Search for device automatically

Connection status Function area Device type

The active function area is high-

Working with Files

4. Confirm with OK.

Registration and Deregistration for Service

Setting Event Limits for Statistics

For these types of devices

Communication with the Device

Search Device Manually

Select Communication > Manual Device Search.

If no device is detected, TRENDset remains in the status Offline (see

System message Cause

Read Device Data

Read Device Memory

Reading the Device Parameters

Reading Patient Data

Delete Device Data NOTE:

Delete Patient Data WARNING!

Delete Device Memory

Send Factory Settings

Use of the DATA box

Multiple patient data can

Activate a check box. Click on OK.

Save Data from SD-Cards

Open Data from SD-Cards

Information about TRENDset

Entering, Changing and Managing Patient Data

These device types can

Display current Therapeutic Pressure

Pressure Display (graphic) Turn Therapy on-/off

Pressure Display (numeric)

Display Device Characteristics

Pressure Respiration Parameters

Intro Text for

Soft start Ramp/ Mask Alarm Device Parameter

Set Therapeutic Pressure

Available Parameters Depending on Device Type

Mode CPAP FLEX- Auto- Bilevel Bilevel Bilevel

Set Respiration Parameters

All changes will be highlighted in red.

Available Parameters Depending on Device Type

Mode CPAP FLEX- Auto- Bilevel Bilevel Bilevel

Set Softstart Ramp and Mask Test

All changes will be highlighted in red.

Available Parameter Depending on Device Type

Activate/Deactivate Mask Alarm

Setting Device Parameters