This is a bilevel machine which differs from a CPAP in that it switches back and forth between two pressure levels, one higher and one lower, rather than providing one continuous pressure level. The pressure upon inhalation is higher to hold the airway open, but as the user exhales, the pressure drops to a preset lower level. A bilevel machine responds well to people with very high CPAP pressure needs, weak chest wall muscles, lung disease or other health problems that keep them from being able to exhale against a CPAP pressure. Read Full Description...
Bilevel is the generic term to describe these machines. BiPAP®, for Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure, is registered with Respironics; ResMed uses VPAP® for Variable Positive Airway Pressure.
The Respironics BiPAP Pro 2 Bilevel machine includes the following features:
Bi-Flex technology provides pressure relief at the end of inhalation and at the beginning of exhalation for easier, more natural breathing.
Digital Auto-Trak Sensitivity technology adjusts the cycle between inspiratory and expiratory pressures to match an individual’s breathing rhythm.
Encore Pro SmartCard compatibility records compliance and session data.
Automatic start and stop operation.
Mask leak compensation.
Mask off alarm.
Automatic altitude compensation adjustment.
International power supply to operate on any AC current from 110 to 240 without adjustment to the machine. (An adapter may be needed to plug the CPAP into a wall outlet outside the US.)
DC operation with inverter; Direct DC cable will be available in the future.
Two washable, reusable pollen filters are included, as well as one optional ultra-fine filter.
Two year manufacturer warranty against defects.
Above: Pictured Here with Optional Heated Humidifier
Compare Chart Specifications
Manufacturer:
Respironics
IPAP:
4 cm to 25 cm H2O
EPAP:
4 cm to 25 cm H2O
Bi-Flex:
Yes
Spontaneous:
Yes
Timed:
No
Ramp:
Yes
Optional DC Cable:
Yes
Direct Battery Option:
Yes
Auto Altitude Adjustment:
Yes
Leak Compensation:
Yes
Hour/Session:
Yes
Heated Humidifier:
Remstar Heated
Passover Humidifier:
Remstar Passover
Domestic Voltage-110:
Yes
International Voltage-220:
Yes
Optional Software:
EncoreViewer
Smart Card:
Yes
CPAP Mode:
Yes
Auto On/Off:
Yes
Warranty:
2 Years
Weight:
3.96 lbs
Entire Weight:
4.65
Entire Size:
13" x 7" x 5.5"
Entire Size Package:
15" x 11.5" x 7"
Other Specifications
Pressure Range
4cm to 25cm H2O; 4cm to 20cm in Bi-Flex
Ramp Time
0 to 45 min. (5-min. increments)
Starting Ramp Pressure
From 4cm up to EPAP pressure, patient-adjustable
Smart Card
Records 6 months of 3 usage sessions per day; 7 days in-depth data analysis. Data storage content includes date, time, duration at pressure, event histograms (snores, apnea, hypopneas), short-term detailed events, long-term trends.
Dimensions
9.45" x 6.69" x 4.72"
Weight
4 lbs.
Altitude Compensation
Automatic
Electrical Requirements
100 – 240 AC, 12volt DC
Our Comments
The BiPAP Pro 2 is an upgrade of the BiPAP Pro. It has been redesigned to integrate with the REMstar Heated Humidifier as the REMstar line of CPAPs does. It is a great bilevel machine and the additional purchase of the Encore Pro software and card reader will provide information on mask leaks, apnea/hypopnea and snoring events.
(The price of this unit does not include the humidifier as shown in the Product Images below, but we do offer a package of the two items elsewhere on our site.)
Bilevel machines come with a six foot hose, a travel bag and manuals. Masks are not included and must be purchased separately. We will be happy to help you with sizing and offer suggestions on current popular masks.
User Reviews
April 29, 2008
(5 out of 5) by Norman S. A, Bakersfield, CA
"I have rented the same model for the past 3 years and found it very helpful for good sleep. I decided to buy my own and it is working as well as the rental in every way."
February 04, 2008
(4 out of 5) by Thomas R.
"We are still new to all of this seems kinda noisey but well adjust in time"
BiPAP Pro With Bi-Flex
October 07, 2007
(5 out of 5) by Richard G.
"This is a replacement machine for one I had stolen, I guess they are more popular than I thought. It is exactly like my old machine except for the insertable reader card. (The duplicate of my old machine was not in stock so cpap.com upgraded me to this model at no extra charge.) This machine and the technology employed to vary air pressures is incredible. It seems just a bit quieter than my old machine and it works great, right out of the box."
Cpap for uncle
July 06, 2007
(5 out of 5) by SR. Alfonso O.
"I purchased the machine for my uncle in Mexico. My experience with your company was very good. You responded to my emails quickly and when the order finally went through (you needed a precription that took some time for us to get from Mexico) I received the machine shortly afterwards. My uncles son was here at the time, so he took it back to Mexico with him. The handy case was excelent for this purpose. I trust my uncle will be very happy with the machine. He rented on to see if the results would merit purchasing one, and the doctor highly recomended it.
Thank you for your excelent customer service.
Sincerely,
Maria E Torres for Alfonso Olaiz"
July 02, 2007
(5 out of 5) by Rodney C.
"So far.....really enjoying my BiPap machine. It is very quiet and smooth running...and I feel very confident that this product will help improve my quality in life. Thanks!!!"
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