Is there a way to tell what the charge/discharge level is with the Inogen 1 G5?

[Samuel Kirton]

Hi Pat,

Depending on the battery they should each have a self-test feature. There is a photo and description on Page 9 of their manual. Look at this link: https://www.inogen.com/pdf/96-08649-00-01%20B%20_G5_English_User%20Manual-web.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoonCdjA-4yPvUt5PhCWUIudZ9VlJo1pp4TRwFsF_whNNO9fY9B2

[Randi]

I’ve had an Inogen One G3 for about four years. You begin to get a ‘feel’ for how much time you have, although it depends on which setting you are using. If I click up or down on the setting button, it will usually show me how much time I have left (assuming exactly the same setting, of course.) Keep in mind, though, that the info you receive is not always reliable. I’m not sure that there’s a way to predict in advance how much time the battery will last. I always have a charger in the car, and if I feel I will be out for a long time, I’ll carry a second battery, although it adds weight, of course.
Enjoy your newfound freedom!

[Dale Winter]

Are you looking for the times each setting (1 – 6) will last on a fully charged battery? There is the 8 cell (single) and the 16 cell (double) battery. I got my innogen g5 approximately 3 years ago and called the factory and they told me the approximate times a fully charged battery should last at each setting (1 – 6) I have copies and could mail you one, or send your e/mail and I can take a picture of the times the factory told me they would last. Please let me know.

[Samuel Kirton]

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[rod]

the imogen app gives all of that info

[Bcoddy]

The display screen shows a percentage. The G5 has a VERY basic app that you can see the value in minutes. But you may have to contact your provider for a code to connect via Bluetooth. The battery itself also has a button that light up to the nearest 25%. It flashes if it’s discharged or close.

[DMoffett]

Somewhat, it definitely is a bit confusing. The Inogen One G5 produces a maximum of 1,260 milliliters (ml) per minute or 1.26 liters per minute (lpm). It has 6 settings, so setting 1 generates a little over .21 liters per minute, level 2 generates .42 liters, and so on increments of .21 1liters up to a maximum of 1.26 liters. The numbers on on the inogen has no relationship to the prescription given by a medical professional.

[Harletta Carathel]

I think you are asking the percentage of oxygen the unit is producing. Most oxygen supply stores have a device that can test the percentage and purity of the oxygen, but unlike tanks, the oxygen flow is not continuous. For example, a setting of 5 on a POC does not compare equally to a 5 setting on a tank. Try a short outing first, or even use in your home.

I have a POC when I am outside my home., but I breathe much on my continuous unit in my home.

[patf]

Thank you all very much for the help.

[Sandyman]

Your unit uses an ON DEMAND system for oxygen. It only supplies oxygen when you breath. You should get a green light showing you are getting oxygen when you breath. If you go without breathing for a period of time the machine will beep at you to remind you to breath. This is how my unit works and we have the same system. Also by being on demand is why they don’t rate the oxygen flow since the user is in control of the flow. Hope this helps Sandy

[Ted]

It looks like you’ve received enough input in response to your question, however, I can possibly assist you with something else:

I was fortunate enough to get a single lung transplant in July 2022, and am no longer on O2. However, I had an Inogen G3 and G5 and I have extra batteries for both, if you’re interested. My email address is [email protected]

Let me know.

Ted

[Elle]

Hi, Pat, my name is Elle how are you. I have been using the Inogen G5 for over a year now. And yes, everyone’s reply was very informative. But I prefer speaking to someone. I called at: 1-855 432-3274 and I spoke with a very wonderful young woman by the name of Kimberly Wyatt and what a blessing. When I was speaking to her, she noticed an odd noise coming from my Inogen machine and did send me a replacement. I also bought two different sizes of the “nasal cannula.” She was extremely helpful and for anyone else that uses this particular machine, Kim does have a website explaining many thing’s about breathing etc. The name of the site on You Tube is called;” A Survivor’s life.” She explains a lot, so definitely watch it when you get a chance, for me the Inogen G% is too heavy to wear inside the Inogen backpack and walk around with it. I weighed it on my scale, and it said 11 pounds plus the knapsack so it’s too heavy. I want to get something, and I need something a lot more potent for home. But I also need a lighter one when I go outside. I am still stuck in New Jersey and cannot go outside in this weather. Every week, I seem to be developing different symptoms. I developed severe Gerd now even water is hard to swallow, I am more fatigued now more than before, I am losing control of the muscles in both legs, I still cough like crazy. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, but I also have atelectasis. I hope I was able to assist you. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. I also want to say Happy New Year for everyone on this forum!!! You guys are a blessing!!

[julian]

I have had an Inogen1 G5 for almost 2 years and love it! There is a graphical indicator on the machines display that shows the remaining % battery charge when the unit is on that is pretty accurate and also LED’s on the battery itself that can only be seen when the battery is removed, but you need to press the green button to activate it. I think the question you are trying to answer is how long does a fully charged battery last, but that may not be so easy to answer as it depends on several factors like the size of the battery, O2 level setting, battery age and temperature. The batteries come in 2 sizes: 8 cell and 16 cell and as you might guess the 16 cell has 2X the capacity of the 8. Typically a new 8 cell, which comes standard with the machine, at normal ”room temperature” will last about 4 hours on a setting of 2. At a setting of 4, about half that. At cs lder temperatures, battery capacity can decrease dramatically. These are Li-ion batteries and there is much data on the internet on these. It is good to phave a spare charged battery if you are going to be out for a long time. I have a 16 cell and it will last all day on a setting of 2. If you want to purchase a spare battery or external charger, don’t buy them from Inogen. Ama s the same Amazon manufactured batteries and charger for much less.

Finally, someone commented that the 1 – 6 setting are not liters/min (l/min). While this is basically true, it is not the complete story. This unit is a pulsed machine, which means it only produces O2 when it is producing much less than the l/min indicated number on the display; however, it is producing the “equivalent amount” of O2 in l/min that would be produced by the continuous pressure generator you have in your home. This makes the portable unit much smaller, lighter and extends battery life. One disadvantage is that if you’re on CPAP and O2, the CPAP machine will not work with a pulsed generator.

I hope this helps. Good luck with your new machine.

[Norman Wendth]

No matter how much time I have on my POC, I never leave home without a small bag that contains a fully charged spare battery, a power cord for recharging, and another power cord for the car. Things happen, and my backup bag has saved me more than once.