A: If you see the "Wrong Time/Date" message, that means that the time/date on the Night Shift device is different than the time/date on your computer. Click the "Update Device Time & Date" button to update the device to the same time/date as your computer. The Night Shift device is shipped with the internal clock set to the Pacific Time zone. If the battery charge gets too low, the date cannot be maintained on the device. Either of these conditions can cause the time/date to be incorrect.
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NIGHT SHIFT PORTAL SOFTWARE FAQ
A. GETTING STARTED: RESPONSE TO 1 QUESTION
B. NIGHT SHIFT REPORTS: ANSWERS FOR 11 COMMON QUESTIONS
C. NIGHT SHIFT SOFTWARE FEATURES: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 6 POTENTIAL ISSUES
D. NIGHT SHIFT BATTERY AND VIBRATION TEST: CONFIRM YOUR DEVICE IS WORKING
E. NIGHT SHIFT EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE
F. NIGHT SHIFT WARRANTY
G. NIGHT SHIFT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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A. Getting Started: Response to 1 Question
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B. Night Shift Reports: Answers for 11 Common Questions
Q1: How can I print or save my reports?
A: The reports open in your computer's default PDF viewer. Please follow the directions for your PDF viewer to save or print the reports.
Q2: My device vibrates in every position. What is wrong?
A: When the battery gets very low, the device goes into a warning mode where it blinks a yellow light and vibrates once every five seconds, regardless of position. This indicates that the device needs to be charged. If you believe the device is fully charged, click here for instructions to test the functionality of your Night Shift.
Q3: Why are the dates and times on my reports incorrect?
A: If the battery of the device is completely drained for a long period of time, the clock on the device stops which results in the time on the device being incorrect. To fix this, plug the device into the software and update the device's date and time. Please note, the updated date and time will only affect the newly recorded studies. All past studies will not change.
Q4: On my Daily Report, the number of red lines is not the same number as the value listed for Number of Supine Attempts. Why are these different?
A: Depending on the resolution of your monitor and PDF viewer, the lines that appear on the report may not all appear on your monitor. Also we only present one red line per each 30 second period and if you move on and off your back more than one time in a 30 second period, the number of red lines on the report would be fewer than the Number of Supine Attempts.
Q5: Why do some red lines appear behind other colors while some red lines appear in front of others?
A: The red line indicates you were on your back, whether the line appears in front of or behind another position. The position of the line in front of or behind another position is a result of the resolution of your monitor/printer.
Q6: Why is there blank space on my reports?
A: The report length is rounded up to the nearest hour of the longest night. Click Here for more information about interpreting your Night Shift Report.
Q7: Why are the periods on the Sleep Position chart gray instead of red?
A: When the feedback is turned off, periods where the user is sleeping on their back are marked as gray. Click Here for more information about interpreting your Night Shift Report.
Q8: How are Awake periods calculated?
A: The duration and intensity of movement by neck actigraphy is used to determine when the user is asleep or awake. The first ten-minutes of the session are always classified as awake even if the user falls asleep immediately. The height and color of the lines indicate the intensity and duration of the movement that is called awake. Click here for more information about interpreting your Night Shift Report.
Q9: How are Awakenings calculated?
A: An awakening occurs when there is a transition from sleep to wake and then back to sleep. The awakening index is the number of awakenings per hour of sleep time. Click here for more information about interpreting your Night Shift Report.
Q10: How is Sleep Efficiency calculated?
A: Sleep Efficiency is calculated by dividing the total time asleep by the total time the device was turned on. Click Here for more information about interpreting your Night Shift Report.
Q11: Why are my reports with the Chest Belt different?
A: The Sleep/Wake algorithm only works correctly when the device is worn on the neck. As such, when the device is worn on the chest, the Sleep/Wake graph and statistics will not appear on the reports. NOTE: Due to the differing location of the microphone, the chest belt snoring data should not be compared to the neck strap snoring data.
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C. Night Shift Software Features: Instructions for 6 Potential Issues
Q1: How can I delete the data on my device to start over?
A: NOTE: Clearing study history will remove all recorded information from the device. To clear the study history please open the Night Shift software and follow the steps below:
- Step 1. Plug in your Night Shift device, open the Night Shift software
- Step 2. Click Manage Device
- Step 3. Click Clear Study History
- Step 4. Click Yes to confirm you would like to clear all data from the device
- Step 5. The device will vibrate and the study history will be cleared
Q2: I upgraded firmware and now the data on my device is gone. Can it be restored?
A: This can happen if during the upgrade process the device is unplugged before the upgrade is complete. Before the new firmware is loaded onto the device, we save a copy of your data file onto your local computer. To restore the saved file, connect the device to your computer and go to the Night Shift software. When the device is detected, click the Manage Device button and then push F12 on your keyboard. Click the Restore Study Data button and follow the onscreen prompts.
Q3: Does a message appear on the portal website when the site is down for maintenance?
A: A 72-hour notice is posted on the portal when scheduled maintenance is planned. Scheduled maintenance is generally planned for weekends and during the middle of the night (Pacific Time).
Q4: I deleted the icon from my desktop but I would like to put it on my desktop now. Is this possible?
A: Please follow the directions for your operating system to allow the icon to appear on your desktop:
Windows 8 / Windows 10
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- Open a File Explorer window
- Go to the following location on your computer C:\Users\"username" and delete the following two folders
- .abm
- temp-night-shift-conf
- Go to https://nightshifttherapy.com/software-launch/
- Click the Night Shift Launcher to open the software
- Use the Night Shift software as needed and a new icon will now appear on your desktop
MAC
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- Go to the following location on your computer Macintosh HD > Users > āUsernameā
- Click command + shift + . to show hidden folders
- Delete the following two folders
- .abm
- temp-night-shift-conf
- Go to https://nightshifttherapy.com/software-launch/
- Click the Night Shift Launcher to open the software
- Use the Night Shift software as needed and a new icon will now appear on your desktop
Q5: I deleted the icon from my desktop but would still like to use the Software. How do I open the software without the icon?
A: The software can be opened using the Night Shift Launcher found here: https://nightshifttherapy.com/software-launch/
Q6: I would like to delete the Night Shift icon. Is this possible?
A: To delete the icon, just put the icon in your trash folder.
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D. Night Shift Battery and Vibration Test: Confirm Your Device Is Working
Please follow the steps below to test your Night Shift's battery and vibration motors.
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- Step 1. Plug the device into your computer.
- Step 2. Device turns on automatically.
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- Step 2a. If the device did not turn on automatically, please use a different cable and plug the device back into the computer.
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- Step 2b. If the device still does not turn on automatically, try using a different USB port or computer.
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- Step 2c. If the device still does not turn on automatically, leave the device plugged in for at least 15 minutes and check to see if the device has turned on by viewing the green light on the device.
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- Step 3. Push the button to turn the device off. One vibration is felt as device turns off.
- Step 4. After a few seconds, device turns itself on automatically.
- Step 5. Leave the device charging for 3 hours or until the light on the device turns off and the device is fully charged.
- Step 6. Now that the device is fully charged, unplug the device from the computer.
- Step 7. Put the device into ātestā mode by holding the on/off button down continuously (about 7-seconds) until the device vibrates.
- Step 8. If you are using the Neck Strap, with the blue label facing down, place the device on a flat surface. Place two fingers on the black label of the device to feel the vibrations. If you are using the Chest Belt, with the blue label facing up, place the device on a flat surface. Place two fingers on the blue label of the device to feel the vibrations.
- Step 9. After 30 seconds, the device should begin vibrating. After the first six vibrations, did the intensity increase? Wait another six vibrations, did it increase again? There should seven levels of intensity with six vibrations at each level. Following the six vibrations at the seventh level, the vibration intensity and frequency should begin a random pattern.
If you still believe that your device is not functioning correctly, please email your Night Shift Healthcare provider with your problem and what step of the Battery and Vibration test did not work as expected. The Night Shift device is intended to be operated by the patient but is not intended to be serviced or maintained by the patient. Servicing and maintenance must be completed by the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. Please contact your Night Shift Healthcare provider if you have any questions.
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E. Night Shift Expected Service Life
The battery, haptic motors, neck strap, and chest belt are considered to be replaceable components and are expected to require replacement during the three-year service life of the NS device. The battery has an expected useful life of two years; the user can substantially compromise the useful life by continuously leaving the device on a charger for extended periods when the battery is fully charged. The user can detect when the battery must be replaced; when fully charged, the device is unable to acquire data for >10hours. The haptic motors have an expected service life of 30 hours of vibration. The neck strap and chest belt have an expected service life of 6 months when used every day. The expected service life is not a guarantee (see warranty information below).
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F. Night Shift Warranty
Night Shift includes a two-year warranty for assembly workmanship and electronic components, one-year warranty for haptic motors and battery, and six month warranty for neck strap and chest belt. Warranty does not cover damage attributed to improper use by the customer. Night Shift is a medical device that is not water-proof, pet-proof, or mistake-proof. The warranty will be voided if an attempt is made to open the enclosure or change the battery.
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G. Night Shift Technical Support
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Night Shift Support team at https://nightshifttherapy.com/support/technical-support/. Ā
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