Inlet blocked Inlet blocked. Check filter.
What it means: Blockage at the device inlet.
What to do: Clear the inlet and check the filters.
Philips DreamStation Auto BiPAP (and BiPAP Pro)
Find the message on your screen below. Most alerts clear with a simple check: the water chamber seated, the tube connected, the filter clean. If a code keeps coming back after the fix, stop using the machine and contact your equipment supplier or the manufacturer.
What it means: Blockage at the device inlet.
What to do: Clear the inlet and check the filters.
What it means: Blockage at the tube or mask.
What to do: Make sure the tube is not crushed or folded and the mask is unobstructed.
What it means: Heater plate error or humidifier not connected properly.
What to do: Unplug, detach and reattach the humidifier after checking the contacts. Contact your provider if it continues.
What it means: The heated tube may be overheated or damaged.
What to do: Turn off, detach the heated tube, make sure it is not covered, and reattach it.
What it means: Safe State: power on, airflow disabled.
What to do: Press the dial to silence it, unplug and replug. Contact your home care provider if it continues.
What it means: Incompatible power supply or loose cord.
What to do: Push the cord in fully and use a compatible Philips power supply.
What it means: Power source voltage is too low.
What to do: Use a compatible Philips supply, or charge the battery if you are on one.
What it means: The card cannot be read.
What to do: Remove and reinsert, or contact your provider.
What it means: A prescription or settings change was missing or incorrect.
What to do: Contact your provider.
No matching code. Check the exact text on the screen, or see the troubleshooting section on the machine page.
Last reviewed October 11, 2026. How we research · Report an error