PM5 Monitor
What is PM5 Monitor?
The PM5 is the fifth generation of Concept2 performance monitors and the standard display on all current RowErg, SkiErg, and BikeErg machines. It provides real-time feedback including pace (split time per 500m), total distance, time elapsed, stroke rate, watts, calories per hour, and heart rate (when connected to an ANT+ or Bluetooth HR monitor). The PM5 supports Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for pairing with apps and heart rate monitors. It features a backlit display, built-in games, and memory storage for workout data. The PM5 can display workouts in multiple formats: just row, intervals, and preset distances/times.
How Watta Uses PM5 Monitor
Watta's AI-powered OCR is specifically trained to read PM5 screen layouts. Whether you photograph a summary screen, interval results, or in-progress display, Watta identifies and extracts all visible metrics including time, distance, split, stroke rate, heart rate, and calories.
Further Reading
- Concept2 Training Resources — Official training guides and workout plans from Concept2.
- Concept2 RowErg Specifications — Technical specifications and performance monitor details.
- World Rowing — The international governing body for the sport of rowing.