The performance of Nox Medical systems depends on the batteries. To ensure high-quality recordings every time, particular attention should be paid to battery selection and battery care.
Battery recommendations:
For the Nox T3™: 1 AA battery
- Alkaline batteries can power the device for up to 16 hours of recording. It is recommended to change them before each recording.
- Lithium batteries can power the device for over 20 hours of recording. They are the optimal choice for multiple night recordings.
- NiMh batteries with a capacity of 2500mAh or more last for up to 18 hours of recording. Recharge them before every recording. It is recommended to replace them every 6 to 12 months.
For the Nox A1™: 1 AA battery
- The Nox A1 does not support Alkaline batteries.
- Lithium batteries are recommended. They can power the device for over 12 hours of recording. They must be replaced between every recording.
- Recommended NiMh batteries are Maha Powerex™ 2700mAh and Panasonic Eneloop Pro™ 2500mAh. They can power the device for 8 to 10 hours of recording. Recharge them before every recording. It is recommended to replace them every 3 to 6 months.
For the Nonin™ 3150 oximeter: 2 AAA batteries
- Alkaline batteries can power the device for up to 24 hours of recording. It is recommended to change them every 2 recordings.
- NiMh batteries can power the device for up to 20 hours of recording. Recharge them before every recording.
Recommended care for rechargeable NiMh batteries:
General recommendations on the use of NiMh batteries:
- Batteries should be stored in a cool dry place and used regularly.
- When not in use, batteries should be left on the charger, even if they are fully charged.
- Replace the batteries every 3 to 6 months if using a Nox A1 and every 6 to 12 months if using a Nox T3.
- Replace the charger every 2 years.
The Maha Powerex MH-C801D is the recommended charger for use with Nox systems. It can charge up to 8 batteries at the same time (AA and AAA).
Two charging modes are available:
RAPID: default mode once the charger is powered on. Recharges the batteries in 1 hour.
SOFT (recommended mode): maximises battery life and performance. Recharges the batteries in 2 hours. Initiate the SOFT charging mode as follows:
- Remove all the batteries from the charger.
- Insert one battery into the leftmost slot.
- Within five seconds of inserting the battery, press and hold the “SOFT” button until “SOFT CHARGING” is displayed on the screen.
- Insert the remaining batteries.
It is recommended to condition batteries every 2 weeks. The conditioning cycle requires up to 14 hours to complete. Initiate the conditioning cycle as follows:
- Remove all the batteries from the charger.
- Insert one battery into the leftmost slot.
- Within five seconds of inserting the battery, press and hold the
button until “CONDITION” is displayed on the screen.
- Insert the remaining batteries.
Ref Numbers / Part numbers (PN)*:
*All products listed with PN number (format: 70XXXXX) are reference to the ResMed catalogue. The REF numbers (format: 56 XX XX) refer to products available in the Nox Medical Product catalog. Contact your distributor for more information.
LBL-0066 REV3
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