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We used this battery system as backup power for the NIV initially. When it no longer worked with Steve’s ventilator, we kept the batteries for other backup needs such as laptop and phone charging. We also bought the camping addon which includes a fan and flashlight. We have used the flashlight during power outages. We use the fan to keep Steve cool. We have used it during the power outage and on the Walk to Defeat ALS.
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- Ventilation Backup Power Estimates
- Additional information
- Steve’s stages of ALS
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Backup power is essential when your basic needs like breathing require a machine. Most of the equipment we use has battery power like our ventilator and our lifts. The onboard power is usually sufficient but typically only lasts 4 – 8 hours depending on usage. But we wanted to be prepared for power outages and travel.
VOCSN Ventilator Power Estimates
Measured Power Assumptions
| Scenario | Estimated Average Load | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VOCSN ventilation only | 35 W | Measured normal usage. Brief peaks were about 40 W to 45 W every 5 seconds. |
| VOCSN ventilation with 2 LPM oxygen | 60 W | Estimated average based on cycling peaks around 160 W every 5 to 6 seconds. |
| Surface Pro with eye gaze controller | 40 W | Used for travel estimates with external power stations only. |
Important: The Surface Pro and eye gaze controller cannot be powered by the VOCSN batteries. Surface estimates are only included with the Jackery and Anker external power stations.
VOCSN Batteries Only
| Battery Source | Capacity | Vent Only | With 2 LPM Oxygen |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOCSN internal battery | 56 Wh | 2 hrs @ 35 W | 1 hr @ 60 W |
| VOCSN detachable batteries | 167 Wh | 5 hrs @ 35 W | 3 hrs @ 60 W |
| VOCSN internal + detachable batteries | 223 Wh | 6 hrs @ 35 W | 4 hrs @ 60 W |
External Power Stations: VOCSN Only
| Power Source | Usable Capacity | Vent Only | With 2 LPM Oxygen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 963 Wh | 28 hrs @ 35 W | 16 hrs @ 60 W |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 1843 Wh | 53 hrs @ 35 W | 31 hrs @ 60 W |
External Power Stations: VOCSN + Surface Pro + Eye Gaze
| Power Source | Vent Only Total Load | Vent Only Runtime | Oxygen Total Load | Oxygen Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 75 W | 13 hrs | 100 W | 10 hrs |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 75 W | 25 hrs | 100 W | 18 hrs |
Quick Planning Summary
VOCSN batteries only
Vent only: 6 hrs
With oxygen: 4 hrs
Vent only: 6 hrs
With oxygen: 4 hrs
Jackery, VOCSN only
Vent only: 28 hrs
With oxygen: 16 hrs
Vent only: 28 hrs
With oxygen: 16 hrs
Anker, VOCSN only
Vent only: 53 hrs
With oxygen: 31 hrs
Vent only: 53 hrs
With oxygen: 31 hrs
Travel setup with Surface
Jackery: 13 hrs vent, 10 hrs oxygen
Anker: 25 hrs vent, 18 hrs oxygen
Jackery: 13 hrs vent, 10 hrs oxygen
Anker: 25 hrs vent, 18 hrs oxygen
Additional information
| Steve’s ALS stage | Late, Middle |
|---|---|
| ALS toolboxes |
We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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