Auxiliary Device - SunnyGrand - NatrRes30

The integration of the Sunny Grand device with the Noxturnal software is possible for online recordings using the Nox A1s recorder. The configuration is done via the analog DC channel of the Nox C1 Access Point.

This setup has been tested with the SunnyGrand NatrRes 30 Premium Model - Noxturnal v.7.2.1 - Nox C1 firmware 1.4.0.324 - Nox A1s fw 3.1.2.2868.

What you will need

• SunnyGrand Connection Module (NatrLink)
• Sunny Grand breathing therapy device with manufacturer’s provided cables
  • Power Supply
  • Pre-labeled standard 3.5mm male stereo jack cables
  • LAN cable
• Noxturnal software (version 7.1 or latest)
• Noxturnal settings
  • If these are made available to you, you can import them using the Import/Export Settings function - instructions provided in section F.
  • If these are not available to you, follow the instructions on how to create them, in section B, C and D.
    • Sensors (section B)
    • Device Profiles (section C)
    • Recording Types (section D)
    • Workspace Layout (personalized)

A. Hardware - Connecting the device

In an already configured Noxturnal online room, that includes the following;

1.Switch

a. Nox C1 connected to a switch

b. Switch connected to the hospital/clinic network

c. Power supplies from the C1 and network switch

2. Install the Connection Module NatrLink on the SunnyGrand device according to manufacturer's instructions

3. Connect the power supply to the SunnyGrand device

4. Connect a LAN wire from the Connection Module to the network switch

Using the provided A - C - E - G jack cables, connect as following:

Sunny Grand`s Port A → Nox C1 DC channel 1-2

Sunny Grand`s Port C → Nox C1 DC channel 3-4

Sunny Grandʼs Port E → Nox C1 DC channel 5-6

Sunny Grandʼs Port G → Nox C1 DC channel 7-8

B. Noxturnal Settings - Sensor Configuration

Once the hardware is connected, you will need to create 8 new sensors for your new auxiliary device In Noxturnal, select

1. Devices
2. Sensors
3. In your Manage Sensor Window, select New, and manually enter each sensor:

Sensor #1 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: EPAP

Sensor #2 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: IPAP

Sensor #3 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: PAP Flow

Sensor #4 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: PAP Leak

Sensor #5 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: PAP Minute Ventilation

Sensor #6 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label PAP Pressure

Sensor #7 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: PAP Tidal Volume

Sensor #8 - Auxiliary Device Sensor - Label: PAP Respiratory Rate

C.  Noxturnal Settings - Device Profiles Configuration

The next step is to create your Device Profiles in Noxturnal

1. Devices
2. Device Profiles
3. In your Manage Device Profiles window, select New

From the Add Device Profile Window, select

1. Nox C1, press OK

2. Name your device profile and add a description - Sunny Grand PSG (for example)
3. Next

4. Select the following sensors (created in the previous sensor configuration step)
5. Finish to save and close

You will find your Device Profile in the list. You can also highlight the profile and modify it through the Edit function.

D.  Noxturnal Settings - Recording Types Configuration

The next step is to create your Recording Types in Noxturnal

1. Devices
2. Recording Types
3. In your Recording Types window, select New

1. Online, press OK

2. Name your recording type - Standard PSG_SunnyGrand (for example)

3. If desired, choose the following - these can be added later with the Edit option

   a. Workspace Layout (if desired)

   b. Analysis (if desired)

   c. Report (if desired)

4. Add your devices according to your recording type

   a. Nox A1 (with relevant device profile)

   b. Nox C1 (with Sunny Grand device profile)

   c. Nonin 3150 Oximeter

   d. Video Device

   e. Other if applicable

   Select OK to save

E.  Start Online Recording

In the Recording Tab, select Configure Recording. 

From your Start Online Recording window, select the appropriate Recording Type, select your devices and press Start Recording.

F. Optional Noxturnal Settings - Export/Import Function

If you are working in a multi-room lab, you can create these settings on one station and export them on all the other stations needed directly from Noxturnal

1. Tools
2. Import/Export Settings

3. Under the Export Tab (to select your settings and extract them from Noxturnal)

4. Use the search bar to help find the items to export

   a. Type in a keyword to find your list of device profile, recording types, sheet and workspace layouts available under that name (for example Sunny here - as I saved my profile, and workspace with SunnyGrand).

   b. SELECT the settings you want to export

   c. Type in Sensor (this will provide you the list of sensors that were created)

   d. SELECT the settings you want to export

5. Once all your settings are selected, click on Export

This export will generate a Noxturnal Database File (*.ndb). We recommend you save this file for future use. 

This .ndb file now contains all your settings for your SunnyGrand integration.

When the Save As window opens, name your file and save on the destination of your choice:

• You can use a USB key
• You can save it on your PC and send via email
• You can save it on a shared drive

Once saved, it is ready to be imported into another Noxturnal station - using the Noxturnal Import function

1. Tools
2. Import/Export Settings

3. Import Tab
4. Click on Load Database File

5. The windows explorer window will open, navigate to your document (from USB, drive or shared drive it was previously saved in). Highlight your Sunny Grand Settings (*.ndb) file
6. Click on Open

7. Your (*.ndb) file will populate, click on Select All
8. Import

All the settings are now imported in your workstation, and ready to use.