Last year when SeQual launched Eclipse 5, it seemed like there could never be a better continuous flow POC but recently SeQual itself introduced a remarkable model eQuinox which is smaller and lighter version of Eclipse 5 with added features like Multi Language voice interface.
What you would like about SeQual eQuinox:
- 9 pulse settings with bolus upto 192 mL
- 2 modes: Continuous & Pulse (On demand) flow
- Multi language voice interface - machine announces key events like battery remaining, service needed,etc.
- Adjustable Rise Time
- Sensitivity adjustment
- Can be used with CPAP/ Bi Level Devices
- FAA approved – Approved for airplane use
- LCD Screen displays estimated time left on the battery
- Car charger does not have a brick like bulky transformer - It is just a wire
- AutoSat technology - machine changes the dose delivered according to patient’s needs
What you won’t:
- Low battery duration with default 12-cell battery when compared with competition
Size
Compact machine with the dimensions of 13.6" H x 10.6" W x 7" D.
About 30% smaller than SeQual Eclipse.
Weight
Sequal eQuinox weighs 6.4 kg (14 lbs) with the 12 cell battery placed inside it.
The POC is:
- 2.2 kg lighter than DeVilbissiGo
- 2.6 kg lighter than Invacare Solo 2
- 1.9 kg lighter than SeQual Eclipse
- 2.0 kg heavier than Philips Respironics SimplyGo
SeQual has done an incredible job in retaining the features of Eclipse 5 in a much more compact body.
Flow
2 modes:
- Continuous flow
- Pulse (On demand) Flow
Continuous Flow
Provides Continuous flow from 0.5 LPM to 3 LPM with increments of 0.5.
Pulse Flow
SeQual eQuinox is the only POC in market which provides such a massive oxygen bolus. Its Pulse dose mode with 192 mL bolus is almost equivalent to the continuous flow of 7-8 LPM.
Bolus for Pulse Settings:
Setting 1 - 16 mL
Setting 2 - 32 mL
Setting 3 - 48 mL
Setting 4 - 64 mL
Setting 5 - 80 mL
Setting 6 - 96 mL
Setting 7 - 128 mL
Setting 8 - 160 mL
Setting 9 - 192 mL
Sensitivity
A remarkable feature that eQuinox has retained from Eclipse 5 is the adjustable pulse trigger sensitivity.
The SeQual eQuinox provides 3 sensitivity settings ranging from 1-3 where patients making more efforts to breath can choose high sensitivity settings.
Oxygen Purity
90% (+5.5% / -3%) in operating range @ sea level.
Power Sources
The SeQual eQuinox POC works on 3 sources:
- Rechargeable battery
- AC Mains
- DC Source (like car charger)
Battery
Sequal eQuinox, comes with a removable standard 12 cell battery. There is an option of buying a 24 cell battery to almost double the battery duration.
SeQual eQuinox Battery Duration Chart
Continuous Mode
| Continuous Flow |
12-Cell Battery |
24-Cell Battery |
| 0.5 |
2.48 hours |
5.28 hours |
| 1 |
2.16 hours |
4.84 hours |
| 2 |
1.21 hours |
2.75 hours |
| 3 |
0.80 hours |
1.84 hours |
SeQual eQuinox Battery Duration Chart
Pulse Mode
| Setting |
12-Cell Battery |
24-Cell Battery |
| 16mL (1 setting) |
2.82 hours |
6.03 hours |
| 32mL (2 setting) |
2.78 hours |
5.94 hours |
| 48mL (3 setting) |
2.38 hours |
5.39 hours |
| 64mL (4 setting) |
2.31 hours |
4.94 hours |
| 80mL (5 setting) |
2.22 hours |
4.75 hours |
| 96mL (6 setting) |
1.70 hours |
3.85 hours |
| 128mL (7 setting) |
1.56 hours |
3.33 hours |
| 160mL (8 setting) |
1.28 hours |
2.72 hours |
| 192mL (9 setting) |
1 hour |
2.15 hours |
Recharge time from fully depleted state
- 1.5 hours to 3.5 hours to reach 80% charge depending on the flow setting being used.
LCD Screen
LCD Screen displays the following:
- Mode of Operation- Continuous ‘C’ or Pulse ‘P’
- The flow setting
- Estimated time left on the battery – a very useful feature.
autoSAT Technology
One of the best features by SeQual, autoSAT technology helps maintain a consistent FiO2 by servo-controlling the device to meet the changing respiratory rates of the patient.
Usually, a person needs more Oxygen while walking than at rest; this feature enables SeQual eQuinox to give more Oxygen per minute to the patient to maintain his SpO2 levels.
Rise Time
The machine has this advanced feature of adjusting the Rise Time (varying the delivery speed of bolus of Oxygen in pulse mode) to increase patient comfort.
3 settings:
- Fast (Default)
- Medium
- Slow
This feature mainly determines how quickly a patient receives shot of Oxygen in every breath.
Alarms
The machine has 2 LED indicators ; an LCD screen for visual indicationof alarms:
- Yellow LED - Alert
- Red LED – Alarm
Alarms in SeQual eQuinox
| Alarm Type |
Visual |
Audible |
| Problem with connection of battery pack |
Solid Yellow light |
1 beep every 30 seconds |
| Battery Pack has become warm |
Yellow Light Flashing. Battery icon on LCD screen flashing |
1 beep every two minutes |
| Battery Pack Voltage is low |
Yellow Light Flashing. Battery icon on LCD screen flashing |
2 beeps every 30 seconds |
| Flow Restricted/Blocked |
Yellow Light Flashing. |
1 beep every two minutes |
| Low Oxygen Levels |
Yellow Light Flashing. |
None |
| Low Oxygen Levels |
Red Light flashing |
3 beeps every two minutes |
| Power Lost due to depleted power pack or external power got cut |
Red Light flashing. LCD displays ******** |
Constant beep |
| System Malfunction |
Solid red Light. LCD displays FAIL |
None |
| Breath not Detected |
Pulse mode LED flashes quickly for 15 seconds |
None |
| Internal battery that powers the alarms is low |
None |
3 beeps on start up |
The alarms are not very easy to recognize as compared to competitor Philips Respironics SimplyGo.
Maintenance
Weekly cleaning of air inlet filter required.
Altitude
Altitude operating range is -382m to 4000m (-1254 ft to 13,130 ft).
International Approvals
- US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- CE Marked
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Top 4 Oxygen Concentrators in SeQual eQuinox' competition
- DeVilbiss iGo
- SeQual Eclipse 5
- Invacare Solo2
- Philips Respironics SimplyGo
Top 3 comparison with SeQual eQuinox
- SeQual eQuinox v/s DeVilbiss iGo
- SeQual eQuinox v/s SeQual Eclipse 5 v/s Invacare Solo2
- SeQual eQuinox v/s Philips Respironics SimplyGo
Providing these features and specifications in one package seemed like a distant reality but SeQual has done it.
It would be extremely tough for other manufacturers to match the class of SeQual eQuinox as it is clearly the best continuous flow POC in the market.
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