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ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
The AirCurve 10 VAuto is ResMed's previous-generation auto-adjusting bilevel machine, launched with the AirCurve 10 series in December 2014. It shares the AirSense 10 body, dial controls and HumidAir humidifier, and works from 3 to 25 cm H2O in bilevel modes. The fixed-pressure AirCurve 10 S (and the AirCurve 10 ST, which adds a backup rate) use the same guide and menus; the AirCurve 11 VAuto replaced it as ResMed's current model in the US in 2024.
Specifications
| Noise | 26.6 dBA sound pressure level with SlimLine or Standard tubing, uncertainty 2 dBA, CPAP mode (ISO 17510-1:2007) |
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| Power | 90W power supply, 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz (115 V 400 Hz for aircraft), 24 V DC output; optional Air10 DC/DC converter |
| Weight | 44 oz (1248 g) with standard or cleanable water tub |
| Display | Color LCD with light sensor, controlled by a dial, Home button and Start/Stop button |
| Data card | SD card, already inserted on delivery |
| Dimensions | 4.57 x 10.04 x 5.91 in (116 x 255 x 150 mm) H x W x D with water tub |
| Humidifier | Integrated HumidAir heated humidifier, Humidity Level Off or 1 to 8; Climate Control with ClimateLineAir heated tubing |
| Connectivity | Built-in cellular on most units (the 2014 US guide lists CDMA for USA and Canada); Airplane Mode |
| Pressure range | 3 to 25 cm H2O (VAuto, S, ST and T modes); 4 to 20 cm H2O in CPAP mode |
Key features
- VAuto mode adjusts bilevel pressure automatically within limits your clinician sets
- AirCurve 10 S variant runs fixed IPAP and EPAP pressures; ST adds a backup breath rate
- Ramp Time Off or 5 to 45 minutes
- Leak Alert option that beeps if the mask leaks too much or comes off (when enabled by your provider)
- SmartStart when enabled by your care provider
- Climate Control with ClimateLineAir heated tubing
- Mask Fit and Run Warmup in My Options
- Sleep Report showing usage hours, mask seal, humidifier status and optional events per hour
- Meets FAA requirements for use on aircraft
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Bilevel pressure, with a lower exhale pressure, up to 25 cm H2O
- Dial and buttons work without a touch screen
- SD card comes already inserted, so detailed data is recorded from the first night
- Leak Alert can wake you if the mask comes off, if your provider enables it
- Uses the same tubing, filters and tubs as the AirSense 10, which are widely stocked
- Power supply accepts 100 to 240 V for travel
Trade-offs
- No Auto ramp: Ramp Time is Off or 5 to 45 minutes only
- Heavier and taller than the AirCurve 11 (44 oz and 4.57 in versus 43 oz and 3.72 in)
- The 2014 US guide caps supplemental oxygen at 4 L/min in VAuto mode, versus 15 L/min in S, ST, T and CPAP modes
- Older units use a CDMA cellular module, so wireless reporting depends on that network
- myAir does not work with AirCurve 10 Card-to-Cloud machines, per ResMed
- Air11 parts (ClimateLineAir 11, HumidAir 11 tubs) do not fit
Comfort settings you can change
These are in the patient menu. Your prescribed pressure and therapy mode are set by your clinician and are not covered here.
Ramp Time
Starts at a lower pressure and rises to your prescribed pressures over the set time.
How to change it: From the Home screen, turn the dial to highlight My Options and press the dial. Highlight Ramp Time, press the dial, turn to Off or 5 to 45 minutes and press to save.
Humidity Level
Sets how much moisture the humidifier adds: up for dryness, down for water in the mask.
How to change it: From the Home screen, turn the dial to highlight My Options and press the dial. Highlight Humidity Level, press the dial, turn to Off or 1 to 8 and press to save.
Climate Control and Tube Temp
With ClimateLineAir heated tubing, Climate Control manages humidity and tube temperature together to reduce dryness and rainout.
How to change it: With ClimateLineAir attached, the Climate Control and tube temperature options appear in My Options; highlight one, press the dial, turn to adjust and press to save. See the ClimateLineAir user guide for details.
Leak Alert
Makes the machine beep if your mask leaks too much air or comes off during therapy.
How to change it: If your care provider has given you access, highlight Leak Alert in My Options, press the dial, choose On or Off and press to save.
SmartStart
Starts therapy when you breathe into the mask and stops it a few seconds after you take it off.
How to change it: If enabled by your care provider, highlight SmartStart in My Options, press the dial, choose On or Off and press to save.
Mask
Shows your mask type setting; change it when you switch between mask types.
How to change it: From the Home screen, turn the dial to highlight My Options and press the dial. Highlight Mask, press the dial, select your mask type and press to save.
Run Warmup
Pre-heats the water before therapy so the first air is not cold or dry.
How to change it: From the Home screen, turn the dial to highlight My Options and press the dial. Highlight Run Warmup and press the dial.
Airplane Mode
Turns off wireless for flights.
How to change it: From the Home screen, turn the dial to highlight My Options and press the dial. Highlight Airplane Mode, press the dial, turn to On and press to save.
Cleaning and care
Every day: empty the tub
Let the tub cool for ten minutes, then remove it and discard the leftover water. Let it dry and refill with fresh distilled water at bedtime.
Every week: wash tub and tubing
Unplug the machine. Wash the tub and tubing in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse thoroughly and let them dry out of direct sunlight and heat. Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry cloth.
The 2014 US guide says not to wash them in a dishwasher or washing machine.
What not to use
Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol, aromatic-based solutions, moisturizing or antibacterial soaps or scented oils on the machine, tub or tubing.
Mineral deposits and wear
Remove white powder in the tub with 1 part household vinegar to 10 parts water and rinse. Replace the tub if it leaks, cracks, turns cloudy or pitted, or its seal is torn, and replace tubing with holes, tears or cracks.
Air filter
Replace the filter at least every six months, sooner if it has holes or is blocked. It is not washable. Open the cover, swap the filter and close it; keep a filter fitted at all times.
Tub seal and lid
If the seal comes out, place it in the lid and press along all edges. If the lid comes off, put one side into the pivot hole and slide the other side down until it clicks.
Replacement parts
- Tubing
- ClimateLineAir heated tubing (ResMed part 37296, 6 ft 6 in), SlimLine or Standard non-heated tubing.
- Filters
- Air10 standard or hypoallergenic disposable filters (the same Air10 filter types listed for the AirSense 10). Not washable.
- Water chamber
- HumidAir standard water tub or cleanable water tub (the Air10 tubs). Air11 tubs do not fit.
- Replacement notes
- ResMed's guide says to replace the filter at least every six months and gives a design life of 6 months for the standard tub and tubing and 2.5 years for the cleanable tub. Medicare's PAP policy (LCD L33718) lists these usual maximum quantities: non-heated tubing (A7037) or heated tubing (A4604) 1 per 3 months, disposable filters (A7038) 2 per month, non-disposable filters (A7039) 1 per 6 months, and the humidifier water chamber (A7046) 1 per 6 months. These are the most Medicare usually pays for, not a rule that parts last that long; private insurers set their own schedules, so check with your plan and your equipment supplier.
Troubleshooting
Air leaking around the mask
Refit the mask and run Mask Fit in My Options until you get a Good result. Bilevel pressures up to 25 cm H2O make fit more important; ask your supplier about a different size if you cannot seal it.
Too much air when you lie down
Ramp may be off; turn on Ramp Time in My Options. Do not change your prescribed pressures yourself.
Not enough air at the start
Ramp may be in progress; wait for it to build or turn Ramp Time off. Ask your clinician if it feels low all night.
Dry or blocked nose
Raise Humidity Level, or use ClimateLineAir heated tubing with Climate Control.
Water droplets in mask or tubing
Lower Humidity Level and keep the machine lower than your head; heated tubing or a tubing cover helps in a cold room.
Very dry mouth
Air is probably escaping through your mouth. Raise humidity and ask your supplier about a chin strap or full face mask.
Still blowing air after you stop
That is the cool-down to prevent condensation; it stops by itself after 20 minutes.
Screen and buttons flashing
A software upgrade is in progress and takes about 10 minutes. Leave it plugged in.
Data not reaching your provider
Keep it plugged in on the nightstand, not on the floor, with Airplane Mode off. If there is no wireless network, your provider may ask you to mail the SD card, which also stores your data.
Travel and power
ResMed states the AirCurve 10 meets FAA requirements for all phases of air travel; it can go in the cabin as a medical device that does not count toward your carry-on limit, and compliance letters can be printed from resmed.com. Empty the tub and pack it separately. On the plane, the empty tub must be inserted for the machine to run, and you should turn on Airplane Mode in My Options. Never use it with water in the tub during the flight.
The 90W power supply handles 100 to 240 V at 50 to 60 Hz. ResMed lists an Air10 DC/DC converter for DC power. If you use an external battery, ResMed's guide says to set Humidity Level to Off to maximize battery life; check with the battery maker that it supports the AirCurve 10 at bilevel pressures.
Your sleep data
Each morning the Sleep Report shows usage hours, mask seal and humidifier status, plus events per hour if your provider turns it on. Cellular units send data to your care provider after therapy stops, and work with myAir; ResMed says myAir is not currently available on AirCurve 10 Card-to-Cloud machines.
The AirCurve 10 ships with its SD card already inserted, which records your data whether or not the cellular link works. Do not remove it while the SD light is flashing. The free OSCAR program reads ResMed SD card data if you copy it to a computer. Use it to understand your nights and bring questions to your clinician, who decides any pressure changes.
Supplies that can help
Distilled water is what most CPAP humidifier chambers are meant to be filled with, because it leaves little or no mineral scale behind.
The air inlet filter keeps dust and lint out of the machine and your airway; it is a cheap part that needs regular replacement.
Tubing with a built-in heating wire that keeps humidified air warm all the way to the mask, which is the main fix for rainout (water droplets …
The plain hose between the machine and the mask; it wears out and should be replaced on a regular schedule.
The removable water tank of a CPAP humidifier; it wears and needs replacing, especially if it cracks, clouds or leaks.
A soft strap that supports the jaw to help keep the mouth closed, used mainly with nasal and nasal pillow masks to reduce mouth leaks.
A fabric sleeve that slips over CPAP tubing to insulate it, reduce condensation and make the hose feel softer against your skin.
A cord or converter that runs a CPAP from a 12 V or 24 V DC source, such as a car outlet, RV or deep cycle …
A battery pack that runs a CPAP machine without mains power, for camping, power outages or long flights.
Plain, mild dish soap is the cleaning agent most CPAP makers and the FDA point to for masks, tubing and humidifier chambers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the AirCurve 10 VAuto and the AirCurve 10 S?
The VAuto adjusts its bilevel pressures automatically within limits your clinician sets. The S delivers fixed inhale and exhale pressures, and the ST adds a backup breathing rate. All three share the same body, humidifier and 3 to 25 cm H2O range in bilevel modes.
Does the AirCurve 10 VAuto have AutoRamp?
No. Its guide lists Ramp Time as Off or 5 to 45 minutes only. AutoRamp is an AirSense feature.
Can I use AirSense 10 parts on an AirCurve 10?
Yes. Both guides list the same accessories: ClimateLineAir, SlimLine and Standard tubing, the standard and cleanable water tubs, and the standard and hypoallergenic filters. Air11 parts do not fit either machine.
What does Error 004 mean on an AirCurve 10?
ResMed lists four causes: overheating, a blocked filter, blocked tubing, or water in the tubing. Fix the cause, then unplug the power supply and plug it back in. Other 0XX errors need your care provider.
Should I upgrade from AirCurve 10 VAuto to AirCurve 11 VAuto?
Both run the VAuto algorithm; ResMed says the AirCurve 11 combines AirCurve 10 algorithms with the newer Air11 platform features such as the touch screen, Bluetooth myAir pairing and over-the-air updates. Whether and when to replace a working machine depends on your insurance replacement rules and your clinician, not just the model year.
Sources
- thecpapshop.com
- homecaremag.com
- resmed.com
- investor.resmed.com
- document.resmed.com
- shop.resmed.com
- cms.gov
- api.fda.gov
- sleepfiles.com
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