PM5 Monitor

By the Watta Team · Updated

PM5 Monitor: The PM5 (Performance Monitor 5) is the current-generation display unit on Concept2 ergometers, showing split time, distance, stroke rate, watts, heart rate, and other workout metrics.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PM5 have Bluetooth?
Yes. The PM5 supports both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ANT+ wireless connections for heart rate monitors and app connectivity.
How do I connect a heart rate monitor to the PM5?
Put your HR monitor in pairing mode, then go to the PM5's "More Options" > "Connect" menu. The PM5 supports ANT+ and Bluetooth HR monitors including chest straps and arm bands.
Can I update PM5 firmware?
Yes. PM5 firmware can be updated via the Concept2 Utility app on your smartphone, which connects via Bluetooth to push updates to the monitor.

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