Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator

The Philips SimplyGo Mini Overview

When it comes to lightweight, compact, and portable, Philips Respironics has reinvented the market with the arrival of the SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator. Following in the steps of the SimplyGo, the device delivers optimal and reliable oxygen therapy in a small package. In fact, the Respironics SimplyGo Mini is the smallest and lightest portable oxygen concentrator ever developed by Philips. Additionally, this near whisper-quiet machine is FAA-approved for use during flights, cruise ships, or other forms of transportation.

The Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator delivers oxygen in 5 pulse dose settings. Weighing 5lbs with a standard battery and only 6lbs with the extended battery, this Respironics SimplyGo Mini was designed to keep the user active and on-the-go. The Philips SimplyGo Mini offers approximately 4.5 hours of running time on a standard battery and approximately 9 hours on an extended battery while on a Pulse Dose setting of 2. The two battery options offer patients the opportunity to pick the power and weight that best suits their individual needs and lifestyle.
View the Battery Duration chart to determine your expected run time.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Easy to Use

With the Philips SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator, users get an attractive and modern design, easy-to-remove external batteries, and a user-friendly touchscreen. The SimplyGo Mini is the lightest portable oxygen concentrator developed by Philips Respironics and can conveniently travel anywhere with the included carrying case. As with all its products, Philips Respironics has rigorously tested the SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator in real-life scenarios to create a reliable and durable product for everyday use, no matter what type of lifestyle you may lead.

In addition to the standard AC and DC power cords, the Respironics SimplyGo Mini offers lithium-ion battery options. The external battery is easy to remove and change. Note: DC power will also charge the battery when the device is off or running on settings 1-3. It may not charge the battery when the device is running on settings 4-5. You can easily verify the charging status on the home screen.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Troubleshooting and Safety

The Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini offers multiple alarms and alerts to let users know if the device is not functioning properly. These include a no-breath alarm, a low battery alarm, and an external power failure alarm. If any of these occur, the SimplyGo Mini comes with a user manual. If using AC power, make sure your portable oxygen concentrator is plugged into a known, working outlet. This device is also rated to provide accurate and efficient oxygen therapy at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet.

The SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator cannot be connected to a CPAP machine. Only continuous flow oxygen concentrators are able to provide proper oxygen therapy while connected to CPAP.

hilips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Simply Compact and Efficient

SimplyGo Mini has a very compact design which makes it highly portable compared to other oxygen concentrators. Even though it is very light (5lbs, including the standard battery) and can be carried anywhere it also delivers a highly efficient oxygen concentration in settings ranging from 87% to 96% oxygen, which is effective for most patients on the go..

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Vivid LCD Touch Display

The Respironics SimplyGo Mini comes with a vivid LCD touch display for easy use. Using the display panel, patients can access all the menu and navigate to different settings and reports, including alarm settings, operating mode settings, brightness, etc. Patients can also see reports on their user information on this LCD display.

Using the LCD patients can navigate you from screen to screen, adjust settings, return to a previous screen, etc.

• The Home Button quickly takes back to the home screen from any screen.
• The + and – buttons at the bottom of some screens allow users to scroll through multiple options being displayed on the screen. Pressing the “+” button will increase the intensity of that item you have selected – and can be used to increase brightness or volume. Similarly, the “ –” button will decrease the intensity.
• The Device Tools menu offers buttons allowing users to scroll back and forth through items. Select the item you want to modify through “< and >” then make the change.

The SimplyGo Mini also displays a wide variety of symbols to indicate the current status of the device such as low battery or charging, or to indicate an alarm.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Tools Menu

There are five tools menus in Philips SimplyGo Mini:

• Unit Information menu
• Brightness menu
• Touch Screen Audio menu
• Alarm Log menu
• Language Selection menu

The Tools menu on this portable oxygen concentrator can be accessed by touching the tool icon on the Home screen and scrolling through the menu functions until reaching the desired function.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Mobility/h2

This portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide you with the oxygen you need even if you are not at home. This portable oxygen therapy device comes with a standard carrying case that provides you with the mobility you need. You can pack your SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator in this carrying case along with all its accessories and pretty much anywhere you want to go. The SimplyGo Mini is the tiniest and lightest portable oxygen concentrator from Philips Respironics that not even half the weight and size as compared to any other portable oxygen concentrator by Philips Respironics.

Respironics SimplyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator at a Glance:

For a portable oxygen concentrator weighing 5lbs or less, Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini has the best oxygen efficiency, producing almost 20 percent more oxygen at equivalent weights than the nearest competing portable oxygen concentrator (when portable oxygen concentrators are run at their full configuration).

It has been tested in real-world conditions, and found to be precise and stable compared to similar tests on competitors to the Philips Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator.

Easy to instal and configure, the external battery will minimize service costs for you. There are two battery options: a standard battery, and an extended battery capable of providing battery backup of up to 4.5 hours and 9 hours respectively.

The machine’s LCD touch screen makes an intuitive user interface.

For patients, a convenient carry case can be held by hand or over the shoulder. An extra bag, specially made for Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini, is available for patients who need a hands-free way to carry their portable oxygen concentrator.

Getting Started With Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Connect the holding case to the shoulder harness. The SimplyGo Mini standard or extended batteries require an initial uninterrupted charge time of 3.5 hours minimum for the standard and 7 hours minimum for the extended battery before using the SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator for the first time. As mentioned within the user manual, this can be done by mounting the battery and using the AC Power Cord. Or you can optionally charge the SimplyGo Mini batteries by using the Smart Battery Adapter.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Warm-Up/h2

When you turn your SimplyGo Mini on for the first time, the manufacturer recommends that you test breathing through it. You will notice the Warm-Up symbol under the setting number during the initial stabilization phase.

SimplyGo Mini will start pulsing automatically about once every five seconds if you are not yet breathing through the cannula. The Respironics SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator will begin administering pulses based on your breathing rate as soon as you begin breathing through the cannula. For the SimplyGo Mini, it can take up to 20 minutes to stabilize within its oxygen purity requirements. At any time, however, you can start breathing from the SimplyGo Mini.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Alarm Indicators

The alarm’s sound level is 56 dBA or greater when measured at 1m. Here is a list of the alarm indicators and what they mean:

1. No Breath Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Check the cannula’s connection to the unit.
• Be sure that the nasal cannula is correctly placed on your face and that you breathe through the nose.
• Be sure not to kink or block the cannula tubing.

2. High Breath Rate Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• The indicator resets itself when the breath rate is reduced. Breathe slower or remove the cannula for 30 seconds to reset the alarm.
• Contact the equipment supplier if this indicator routinely lights.

3. Low Oxygen Concentration Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Change to another source of oxygen and contact your equipment provider.

4. Technical Fault Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Switch to an alternative oxygen supply and contact the supplier of your devices.

5. Low Battery Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Connect to a source of electricity or replace the battery.

6. Warm Up Indicator:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• This symbol appears on the screen after the initial startup and clears from the screen once the device has reached the minimum rated Oxygen Purity.
• Contact your equipment provider if it persists on the screen for several hours after startup.

7. No Flow Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Test the cannula for kinks or other blockages that stop the supply of oxygen.
• If the alarm persists, change to another source of oxygen and contact your equipment provider.

8. External Power Failure:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Replace the power supply or connect the device to a battery.

9. Depleted Battery Alarm:

• 1 beep that repeats every 16 seconds.
• Replace the battery or connect the device to a power source.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Cleaning

SimplyGo’s exterior cover and its rechargeable battery can be cleaned after every patient use along with additional regular cleaning outlined here:

It is important to turn off the device before cleaning and also make sure to disconnect it from any power source.

Remove the battery from the device and use a dry cloth to wipe the battery bay as well as the battery.

To clean the exterior of the device, use a damp cloth with a mild household cleaner. Then use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining dust particles.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: Battery

To make this device more practical, SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator is furnished with a standard lithium-ion battery that can offer around 4.5 hours of cordless oxygen delivery. Some patients are not satisfied with the performance of standard batteries so Philips Respironics offers an optional SimplyGo Mini Extended Battery.

Standard Battery Usage Hours:

• Setting 1 = 4.5 Hrs Standard;
• Setting 2 = 3.5 Hrs Standard;
• Setting 3 = 2.5 Hrs Standard;
• Setting 4 = 2.0 Hrs Standard;
• Setting 5 = 1.5 Hrs Standard;

Extended Battery Usage Hours:

• Setting 1 = 9.0 Hrs
• Setting 2 = 7.0 Hrs
• Setting 3 = 5.0 Hrs
• Setting 4 = 4.0 Hrs
• Setting 5 = 3.0 Hrs

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Oxygen Volume Per Pulse

• Setting 1 = 11 ml. Output up to 220 ml/min
• Setting 2 = 22 ml. Output up to 440 ml/min
• Setting 3 = 33 ml. Output up to 660 ml/min
• Setting 4 = 44 ml. Output up to 880 ml/min
• Setting 5 = 50 ml. Output up to 1000 ml/min

It is FAA Approved for usage during flights, cruise ships and other forms of transportation.

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini: In The Box

Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini System
DC and AC cords
Battery (Standard or Extended, Selected at Checkout)
Carry Case and Accessory Bag
5 Nasal Cannulas
User Manual
Standard 3-year Manufacturer’s Warranty