The Inogen One G5 Portable Concentrator is a very communicative oxygen delivery system. The unit comes with several built-in visual and audible methods for keeping you up to date on its status, so you never have to worry about your oxygen flow.
Low to Medium Priority Signals
The display on the Inogen One G5 makes it easy for you to monitor its battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, and alert volume status. Sets of icons display whether an external power source is connected or not and indicate the level of battery available. If the battery life reaches 10 minutes of remaining power, a lower priority alert will sound to make you aware of the situation so you can locate another battery or a power source. The great news is that the Inogen One G5 can reach over 10 hours of battery power with a double battery, on a pulse setting of 2, so running out of power is likely to be an uncommon issue.
During normal breathing, the display will show a green light each time a breath is detected. The smart system of the Inogen One G5 means that it can adjust to rest, exertion, and sleep without triggering any alerts. A medium priority alert will be triggered if there has been no breath detected for 60 seconds, which may indicate an issue with connectivity or cannula placement that needs
High Priority Alerts on the Inogen One G5
The combination of visual signals and audible alerts for high priority issues with the Inogen One G5 are hard to miss. If your concentrator runs out of battery, becomes too hot or too cold, or the battery overheats, you will see a flashing yellow light and hear a series of five beeps that are repeated every ten seconds. The detection of multiple alert conditions will also result in a high priority alert. There are a few cautions to observe when using an oxygen concentrator, but as long as you follow the guidelines, you can safely use your Inogen One G5 without worry.
Breath detection audible alerts can be toggled on and off, while priority alert volume can be set from levels 1 to 4 but cannot be silenced. Beeps accompanied by flashing lights are the highest priority and indicate conditions that require a response. The Inogen One G5 uses a complex system of algorithms and time delays to reduce the probability of false alerts while making sure that you’re aware of any potential issues.
Display Icons
The Inogen One G5 portable oxygen concentrator LCD screen displays numerous icons such as power status, mode, informational and notification.
Power Status Icons
Icons shown in the display’s window when the unit is operating on battery power, and when operating from an external power supply and charging. Lightning bolt indicates that an external power supply is connected.
Mode Icons
Icons shown in the display’s window.
Display Icons
Icons shown when pertaining to Bluetooth functionality.
Informational Icons
Icons that are not accompanied by any audible feedback or any visual change in the indicator lights.
Notification Icons
Icons accompanied by a single, short beep.
Low Priority Alerts
Low priority alerts emit 2 beeps with a solid yellow light.
Medium Priority Alerts
Medium priority alerts emit a 3 beep, repeated every 25 seconds with a flashing yellow light.
High Priority Alerts
High priority alerts emit a 5 beep pattern, repeated every 10 seconds with a flashing yellow light.
Final Thoughts
The audible alert and visible signal system of the Inogen One G5 allows you to relax and trust in your oxygen concentrator to do its job without your help. The various levels of alerts are easy to recognize, and the system’s intelligent breath detection means that you won’t hear any disruptive beeps unless there’s an issue. Simply put, the Inogen One G5 makes living with a portable oxygen concentrator simple and stress-free allowing you to breathe easy.
Updated: September 25, 2023
Published: October 30, 2019
Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.
Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.
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I have a small Phillips Respironics machine. I get a noise in my ear when I am laying on a pillow and breathing out. If I lay on my back, no problem. Would a new filter be the answer to this problem?
Is the noise coming from the machine or is it posture related? We would need more information on where the noise is coming from and what type of noise it. If the machine requires new sieve beds, it would show an alert on the display or lit up a warning light.
I just started my and I’m new but there’s a taste like a burnt something taste I can and I’m waiting now for her to be exchanged tomorrow but I tried to reset it and see if that would help but I didn’t do it right but you ever heard of it tasting like burnt something when you know something’s going wrong with it sorry I didn’t articulate well
It’s great that you have reached out to have your concentrator exchanged tomorrow. The best course of action would be to have a trained professional inspect and service the device to ensure it is functioning properly and safely. They will be able to diagnose the issue and provide the necessary repairs or replacements.
I need to replace or service the sieve soon. I have lifetime warranty. Can I do this myself or do I have to send in the unit?
Your Inogen G5 will alert you when the sieve beds (columns) need to be replaced. Once the message shows up, you can continue to use the unit but need to change the columns in 30 days. Inogen G5 columns are user-replaceable. Columns come with instruction on replacement procedure and you can watch how-to videos on YouTube as well.
I bought a used machine, how do I clean the filters? I keep getting error message 02.
Refer to the user manual specific to your machine model for detailed instructions on how to clean the filters. It will provide you with the necessary information and steps to follow.
I keep getting a beeping sound and machine says 02 delivery error. How do i fix it?battery is fully charged.
If your Inogen G5 is displaying an “O2 delivery error” message and beeping, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:
Check Connections: Ensure that the tubing, connectors, and cannula are securely connected to the concentrator and that there are no kinks.
Restart the Concentrator: Turn off the concentrator, unplug it (if using AC power), and remove the battery. Wait for a minute, then reinsert the battery and plug in the concentrator. Turn the concentrator back on and see if the error message persists.
Check for Alerts: Check if there are any other alerts or messages displayed that provide additional information about the issue.
If the error message continues, or if you are unsure about the cause, it’s recommended to contact Inogen customer support or technical support.
What and where is a column my machine is ask ING for this one arrow going up and one going down
You can order new columns by contacting us at (877) 644-4581. When you purchase them, you’ll receive instructions on how to replace the column, which is a simple process that you can do yourself.
Need to travel in the near future and my prescription is 1L/min and the fly is 3.45 hrs aprox and is total 7/8hrs aprox is INOGEN ONE 5 Ok and how much is today offering BLACK FRIDAY discount and how long is the delivery and requitents?
We can quickly answer all your questions over a phone call. Please reach us out at 888-387-5914. We are open seven days a week.
How do I clean the filter on I oven g5?
Please read our blog post on Cleaning and Maintenance of the Inogen One G5.
I have a SN-20004537. I can’t remember exactly when I got it ,maybe 4 or5 year’s ago so I no longer have paper work or manual. There is an icon that appears that I don’t understand. It’s a slotted rectangle with an arrow like figure pointing toward the slot even when it’s full. I have cleaned the filters and let it run until it gets to about two percent, plug it in and recharge. It’s ok for a while then goes back to the icon. What does it mean and what should I do?
It could be either the unit needs new sieve beds or there’s a battery issue. Please run the unit with the battery directly from the wall outlet and see whether the still appears. If not, then it’s a battery issue.
My new G5 is in the auto pulse mode because my oxygen purity went to 47% but now it’s supposed to be checking and I’m getting a visual solid yellow light and a pulsating green. What do you think is wrong
Please check with your vendor. It might be an out of box failure. Your vendor will provide an resolution.
My Imogene 5 was beeping a single beep every 10 or 20 seconds. I looked at the display and all I noticed was the battery picture would go off and back on. What gives?
There might be a connection problem with your battery. Turn off the unit, remove the battery, wait for 5 minutes, install the battery back – the battery should be flush with the body of the unit, turn on the unit. If the error comes back, please call your equipment provider or the manufacturer for troubleshooting guidance. Hope this helps.
I currently have a larger concentrator that use at home, but want to travel, can a Inogen One G5 Concentrator be used in conjunction with my CPAC machine nightly? It appears that the Cannoula Nozzle Ftg on the Inogen G5 is way bigger and cant be used with standard tubing that I currently use at home.
Our Oxygen Specialist would be happy to help you out with your requirements. Please give us a call at (877) 644-4581.
Battery will not display have no idea how much time I have left on Battery
We’d suggest performing a hard reset as follows:
• The turn off the machine and disconnect the power adapter
• Remove the unit from the case
• Remove the batteries
• Let the unit stand for 20 minutes without power
• Plug the AC power into the machine – do not attach the batteries yet
• Turn the unit on and use it for 10 minutes on AC power
• The turn off the machine and disconnect the power adapter
• Put the batteries back in and turn on the unit
• Use the unit as normal
If the error persists, contact your equipment provider for repairs.
My G5 stopped showing battery icons. I can’t tell how much battery is left without manually checking the battery. Is there an easy fix for that?
Is the display showing any error or new symbols? There is probably a service-related issue with the unit. Please go through the user manual or call our supplier to see how to fix it.
I bought the inogen g5. I have had nothing but trouble. Read the fine print. You pay all shipping on returns. I have returned mine once they sent it back me paying 45.00 postage and it still doesn’t work correctly.
After spending the money to buy it, they will pay me 600.00 to buy it back. What a scam.
Beware of Inogen machines. You might be at the grocery store and it just stops. Embarrassing to have a squad have to bring oxygen.
What do I do if the G5 is showing O2and and arrows down ? It stops in a few minutes . Does it couple times a day
To learn more, view the Inogen G5 Concentrator Manual.
Perform a hard reset to troubleshoot. Turn off the unit, remove the power cable, remove the battery and let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, plug the power cable in and turn on the unit without battery. If the error is gone then use the machine normally with battery. Otherwise, contact your equipment provider.
I got the replace column, so I bought new column and replaced it. Now I still keep getting a beep and the yellow light comes on. I shut it off and restart it light goes out and will run about a hour. Also the replace column icon some times. How do I know they sent me a new column? Cost me $115.00.
Do the following to complete your column change process:
Connect the AC power supply cord to the Inogen One® G5 and plug the power supply AC cord into an electrical outlet. Do Not Power on the Inogen One® G5 concentrator.
Press and hold the plus (+) and (-) minus buttons for 5 seconds. The screen will display “sieve reset” message. Release buttons once message is displayed on screen.
Press the alert/bell button once and screen will display “sieve reset success.” Press the power button to turn on the Inogen One® G5, and use normally.
This will get rid of the persistent ‘replace column’ alert after changing the columns.
I have an Inogen at work and the charger keeps beeping. Just when you put it up to your head. Beep, beep, beep. Bad charger? Part of the plastic tip that goes in the machine is broken (and i mean part on the very tip). The machine is fine, the batteries seem fine, but that charger just beeps away.
It could be a bad charger or the unit might not be getting enough power from the wall outlet at work. We’d suggest trying a different outlet or a different charger.
Have portable inogen onr G5 and the display screen has a pic. Of the machine and hot waves below it. It got knocked over and fell and the battery came off. So i picked it up , put the battery back on and now it has that symbol and wont work. And that battery is fulky charged but the machine says 10%. And then stops and shows the hot sign. I tried my other battery that 1/2 charged and it did the same. So when it fell what happened inside to make it do this?
Hello Aj, Inogen G5 with the sign of the hot wave indicate that the system is hot. The system is not able to cool itself down so the unit will shutdown to prevent the insides. Now, this could happen because of internal or external factors. Either the air intake vent or the output vent is blocked, this can make the machine hot by making the compressor work harder. Ensure that the air intake and outlet vents have clear access and particle filters are clean. If that doesn’t solve the issue contact your equipment provider as it may require internal repairs. Usually, these repairs are covered under warranty.
Hi I have the G5 and when I try to reset it I get an error. It says tempurture error 271:10. How do I fix this? I can not find any information anywhere.
Hello Marci, we are not aware of that specific error ‘tempurture error 271:10’ on Inogen G5. However, if your machine or battery is hot, turn off the unit, detach the battery and let them sit for 30 minutes before continuing to use it.
The machine beeps 5 times and the yellow light flashes and sometimes the machine will shit off but will turn right back on. What could be the issue?
5 beeps on Inogen One G5 with a flashing yellow light is a high-priority alert. There could be several reasons for it – the unit is too hot, the unit is too cold, the battery is empty, or there is a system error.
The temperature issue and drained battery can be fixed by the user. But if the unit is showing an exclamation mark inside a triangle ⚠️ on the display, it means that there is a ‘System Error’ and the unit needs to go in for repair work.
Have an Inogen G5. No breath detected symbol comes up with three beeps and flashing yellow. Cannula is new. No kinks. Positioned correctly in nose. Any ideas?
It might be that you are breathing from your mouth. If that’s the case, the unit won’t be able to detect your breath from the nose and give you an alert.
It may require a little getting used to if you breathe from your mouth. If it’s difficult to do so, please switch to a continuous flow machine or get your device checked.
I also have the G5, and I received the same error message but I had not put it on yet, checked and no air is coming out
Inogen model#10-500 has O2 with arrow message. Could this be the sieves?
Perform a hard reset to troubleshoot. Turn off the unit, remove the power cable, remove the battery and let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, plug the power cable in and turn on the unit without battery. If the error is gone then use the machine normally with battery. If the error is still there, the unit would require new sieve beds.
My Inogen 5 is not produing oxygen it showed a triangle with exclamation mark on the screen
Please contact your equipment provider for repair work.
I have an Inogen one G5 and every now and then when i am using it the machine starts juddering intermitently. This can happen if the machine is on charge or not. My battery never goes below 40% full. I have returned one to my provider already. Any ideas s to what is going on and how serious this is. Thank you
Looks like there is some sort of internal failure, a repair technician will be able to diagnose and fix the issue. If your unit is under warranty, then repairs will be covered.
I replace the Collums on my Innogen 5 and reset but within an hour the replace arrows come back and a beep. and have to turn of and back on again and will be ok for a while and do the same thong again.
I have replaced the Collums in my Innogen 5 and reset but within an hour the arrows came back and the beep. It takes about an hour then I turn it of and back on and it last for another hour or so. What is going on? and how can I get it fixed.
While the unit is off connect it to a wall power outlet. Press and hold plus and minus buttons for five seconds. This will inform the unit about sieve reset and the unit will display “sieve reset” on the screen. Release the buttons once the message is displayed. Please the Bell button and the screen will display “sieve reset success”. Turn on the unit and use it normally.
My machine makes an intermittent hissing sound.
All the connections are intact, I cant see any leaks.
Is this nose normal.?
An intermittent hissing sound is typical for pulse-dose units. Please check some videos on YouTube to see how the machine sounds normally.
Hello, our Inogen One G5 maintains an auto pulse dose (emits a pulse every 5 seconds), but I cannot get the machine to only emit oxygen when I take a breath (not to be confused with notice it gives when there is no breath). In other words, I need the machine to provide oxygen when I breath in/take a breath, as I cannot get enough oxygen by trying to breath when the unit decides to emit a pulse/the oxygen. Thank you!
Inogen One G5 has breath detection technology which allows the device to deliver oxygen right when you breathe. If you think the unit is delivering oxygen irrespective of your breathing pattern, please contact your vendor for troubleshooting.
we just got our Inogen 5. It keeps making a knocking sound every couple of seconds . What is it? It is not a beep or show any warning. It sounds like a valve.
Looks like an internal minor problem. Please contact the service department for support.
Hi, I get a system error (triangle w/ exclamation point) only at the highest setting of six. Why would that be?
The system error (triangle with exclamation point) on the Inogen G5 may indicate a variety of issues. One possibility is that the device is overheating at the highest setting and triggering the error. Another possibility is that there is a problem with the oxygen flow or pressure at the highest setting.
To diagnose the issue, you should contact Inogen customer service or a qualified technician who can perform a thorough evaluation of the device. They may recommend a repair or replacement of the unit, depending on the severity of the problem.