The instructions in this section apply to the most current version of PM5 Firmware. If your PM5 is running an older firmware version, your menu options may be different than those shown below (Just Row, Select Workout, Connect, Memory, More Options). We recommend running the most current firmware version available.
Note: Any instruction that references a USB Flash Drive applies only to those PM5s that feature a USB-A port (sometimes simply referred to as a "USB port"). For more information, see Which Ports Does My PM5 Have?
The Performance Monitor turns on automatically when you do any of the following:
The PM turns off automatically after a couple of minutes of inactivity. A spinning flywheel is considered activity, so the count starts once the flywheel stops.
When you first get your Performance Monitor (or if you work out at a gym), take the time to set the correct date and time on the monitor to ensure your results are associated with the proper date. It is not possible to edit the dates and times of past workouts, so it’s worth setting this information up correctly from the beginning.
The Performance Monitor provides several display options. When you are rowing/skiing/riding, press Display or Change Display to cycle through the displays described below. You can also use the buttons on the right of the PM to access these displays:
On any display, the PM will also show your heart rate, if you are using compatible heart rate equipment.
All Data provides the most comprehensive view of your workout. Depending on the type of workout you are doing (time, distance or interval), you can see the following information when looking at the All Data display:
The Force Curve is an immediate graph of your power application during the stroke. When viewing the Force Curve display, the PM shows workout data on the top half of the screen and the force curve for each stroke on the bottom half.
For more information visit Working with the Force Curve.
The PaceBoat/PaceSkier/PaceRider display allows you to row/ski/ride against a target pace, illustrated by either a pace boat or a pace skier. When viewing the PaceBoat/PaceSkier/PaceRider display, the PM shows workout data on the top half of the screen and the pace boat, pace skier or pace rider on the bottom half.
You can define a target pace when setting up a new workout, or you can use the ReRow/ReSki/ReRide function to set the target pace to a pace from a workout done in the past. If you don’t set a target pace, the pace boat/skier/rider matches your current workout pace.
For more information, visit Using the PaceBoat/PaceSkier.
The Bar Chart display shows your power output in watts by painting a bar chart/graph for each stroke you take. (If you are using heart rate equipment, the Bar Chart displays heart rate intensity instead and paints a new bar every 10 seconds.) The higher the bar, the more power you have generated in that stroke, or the faster your heart is beating in that 10 second period.
When viewing the Bar Chart display, the PM shows workout data on the top half of the screen and the bar chart for each stroke on the bottom half.
The Large Print display shows pertinent workout data in a large font for easier viewing.
At any time during a workout or when viewing results, you can press Units or Change Units to change the units the monitor displays from pace to Calories or watts. For information on the formulas used to calculate watts, visit the Watts Calculator page.
Drag factor is a measure of fan load. The Performance Monitor self-calibrates on the RowErg and SkiErg by recalculating the drag factor on every pull, and the BikeErg needs to be calibrated from time to time. On all our ergs, you get a true measure of your effort regardless of the damper setting or changing conditions. You can adjust the drag factor by moving the damper lever on the flywheel. (Learn more about damper setting and drag factor)
To view drag factor on the PM:
A brand new RowErg will have a drag factor of 90 or less at a damper setting of 1 and 200 or more at a damper setting of 10.
A brand new SkiErg will have a drag factor of 55 or less at a damper setting of 1 and 150 or more at a damper setting of 10.
A brand new BikeErg will have a drag factor of 45 or less at a damper setting of 1 and 225 or more at a damper setting of 10.
These drag factor ranges for new ergs assumes that the machines are at sea level. Elevation has a large impact on air density and therefore drag factor. The monitor will accurately detect environmental changes and adjust the drag factor to assure accurate data.
The Performance Monitor displays workout results in two ways: as a final result for the total distance or time, and as a set of points (or segments) along the way called splits. The splits show how your pace varied through the workout.
In general, the performance monitors break a workout into fifths; so a split is 1/5 of a workout. There are a few exceptions to this. For example, splits for 2000m workouts are set at 500m, and splits for a marathon (42,195m) are set at 2000m. It is also possible to set your own split if you are setting up a new workout.
Splits apply to single distance or single time workouts. Interval workouts are not formatted to utilize splits.
When you end a single distance workout early (early termination), the monitor stores it as a "Just Row/Ski" workout; in other words, it stores the piece as if you had just gotten on the machine and started your workout without setting anything up on the monitor first.
"Just Row/Ski" workouts are stored with five minute splits, for a maximum of seven splits to save space. Once the monitor would need more than seven splits (that is, at the 35 minute mark of the workout), it begins storing 10 minute splits instead. If the workout time exceeds 70 minutes, the monitor begins storing 20 minute splits. This process continues as necessary to keep the workout to seven splits.
The Performance Monitors are designed to power down after a couple of minutes of inactivity. To keep your monitor awake when you're taking a break during a long piece, periodically press Display or Units on the monitor face. This registers as activity for the monitor and will keep the monitor from shutting down.
Don't press Menu as that will end your workout.
Just Row workouts longer than one minute or longer than 100 meters and preset workouts are saved to the PM automatically. After your last stroke of a Just Row workout, press Menu twice and the meters rowed will be saved to memory. This can also be achieved by waiting 6 seconds after your last stroke and pressing Menu once.
The PM5 stores over 1000 workouts in memory. If you are using a USB flash drive with your PM, your workouts will be saved to those devices instead.
Lifetime Meters are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
You can reset the Lifetime Meters on a PM5 by performing a hard factory reset (see below). The Lifetime Meters can also be reset by removing the batteries for more than a few minutes. While Lifetime Meters may be an indicator of the amount of use or wear on a particular machine, it may be misleading if the Lifetime Meters are reset or if the monitor has been replaced during the life of the machine.
Hold down the Units and Display buttons and use a paperclip to depress and release the "Reset" button in the back of the monitor. Continue holding the buttons down for at least 7 seconds or until the display flashes "Setting Factory Defaults" shows briefly. Then, release the buttons.
Remove the battery and USB cable if attached. Hold down the Units and Display buttons. Re-install the battery. Continue holding the buttons down for at least 7 seconds or until the display flashes "Setting Factory Defaults" shows briefly. Then, release the buttons.
PM5s either store workouts to Memory, or to a USB flash drive if that device is in use. Stored workout information is displayed as a final result for the total distance or time and as a set of points (or segments) along the way called "splits."
Take the following steps to view workouts in PM Memory.
Firmware is the computer program that is embedded in and runs the Performance Monitor, and we recommend keeping your PM up to date with the most current firmware available for your monitor. Updating firmware requires either a smartphone with the ErgData app, or a computer, our free Concept2 Utility and a USB cable. Learn more
PM5s use two D cell batteries.
The PM provides three different units for showing your workout intensity:
At any time during a workout or while viewing workout results, press Units or Change Units to view your workout intensity in a different unit; the PM cycles through the different units with each successive push of the button. In addition to pace, watts, and Calories, scrolling through units also displays total time or meters elapsed for the workout or interval, depending on the workout type.
Stroke rate is the number of strokes you take per minute, or spm (Strokes Per Minute). The PM displays this number in the upper right corner on every workout display. On a BikeErg, this cadence will be displayed as rpm (revolutions per minute).
For rowing, a stroke rate between 24 and 30 strokes per minute is typical for most workouts. When racing, stroke rates are generally a bit higher but usually still below 36.
For skiing, the stroke rate will generally be between 30 and 40.
For biking, for most workouts, the revolutions per minute will generally be between 60 and 100.
An important notion to understand is that on the RowErg and SkiErg, an increased stroke rate does not necessarily mean that you are working out with more intensity. Instead, the key to increasing intensity is knowing how and when to apply power. Focus on getting as much power as you can into each drive/pull. To focus on this power:
The BikeErg offers you two ways of managing the resistance you feel and the resulting intensity of your workout: the damper setting and your pedaling cadence. An increase in either one will raise the resistance that you feel, and if you increase both, the resistance will go up even more quickly.
As you do this, watch the PM for immediate feedback on your intensity. As your intensity increases, your pace per 500/1000 meters will decrease, and your watts and calories will increase. For more information on monitoring intensity, see Understanding and Changing Units.
The version number will be listed as "PM Firmware Version" at the top of the Product ID window.
The PM5 supports ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart for wireless heart rate monitoring. To use this feature, you will need a chest belt that supports one of these transmission technologies.
For more information, visit:
When using a compatible heart rate chest belt, the PM5 stores heart rate data as follows:
There are two ways to set up the PaceBoat/PaceSkier feature. You can enter a value for the Optional PaceBoat/PaceSkier Setting whenever you are setting up a workout with the New Workout function or you can use the ReRow/ReSki function to use a split-by-split replay of a prior workout.
Note: In general, a split is 1/5 of a workout. There are a few exceptions to this; for example, splits for 2000m workouts are set at 500m, and splits for a marathon (42,195m) are set at 2000m. See Understanding Splits for more information.
This setting gives you a consistent PaceBoat/PaceSkier. You can define the Optional PaceBoat/PaceSkier Setting anytime you are setting up a workout with the New Workout function (Select Workout > New Workout). During your workout, the PaceBoat/PaceSkier setting is displayed at the bottom of the PM screen.
Choose the ReRow/ReSki option when you want to re-do a past workout. To do this, you will need to have some workouts in the PM Memory. PM5s with a USB-A port can also re-do a past workout that is stored on a USB flash drive (see Which Ports Does My PM5 Have?).
There are three methods to row or ski against another person’s workouts:
Verification codes are used primarily for Concept2 world and national records. They are not needed or required to participate in the Concept2 Online Logbook, Rankings, or challenges.
The PM3, PM4 and PM5 monitors generate a verification code for each piece. This is a 16-digit code that is based on workout date, distance and duration. If you are entering a piece for the Online Rankings, you may want to edit your online logbook entry using the pencil icon and enter this code. Doing so will mark your piece as verified in the Ranking. Note: there is no need to enter a verification code if you are uploading your results using the Concept2 Utility or ErgData app, as these pieces are considered verified automatically.
To get the verification code for a piece:
If you have any questions or difficulties, please email [email protected].
The Force Curve is an immediate graph of your force application during the stroke. It shows how your total force varies as you use your legs, back and arms in sequence during the drive. A smoother-shaped curve indicates a smoother application of force. The greater the area under the curve, the better your results for that stroke will be. In general, you should strive for a broad arching Force Curve, without any sharp peaks or wobbles. This will show that you are achieving a smooth, continuous drive. If you have a coach, be sure to ask what he or she thinks your curve should look like.
To view the force curve, at anytime during a workout, either press Display or Change Display until you see the force curve at the bottom of the screen, or press the second button down on the right of the monitor.
Change the shape of your Force Curve by varying the relative timing and emphasis of the legs, the back and the arms during the drive phase of the stroke. To learn more, visit our Training Section.
The PM allows you to program several types of workouts…or none at all if that’s your preference. Read on to learn the basics.
If you’re not the button-pushing type, just hop on an indoor rower or SkiErg and start pulling; the monitor will power up and begin displaying your workout data after a few seconds. This type of workout has no set duration and is known as Just Row or Just Ski. When doing a Just Row/Ski, the monitor counts up from zero.
Just Row/Just Ski workouts can be up to 50,000 meters, and you must row or ski for at least one minute for Just Row/Just Ski results to be saved in memory or on your LogCard. For more information, visit Just Row/Ski.
A Single Distance workout is when you program the monitor for a certain distance (500 meters, 5000 meters, 10000 meters, etc.) with the intention of completing the distance programmed. When doing a single distance piece, the monitor counts down from the number of meters programmed and displays the time to the tenth of a second at the finish.
A Single Time workout is when you program the monitor for a certain time (30 minutes, an hour, etc.) with the intention of working out for the amount of time entered. When doing a single time piece, the monitor counts down from the amount of time programmed and displays your total meters at the finish.
Note: This option is available on PM5s only.
A Single Calorie workout is when you program the monitor for a certain number of calories (20, 50, 70, etc.) with the intention of working out until you have burned the number of calories entered. When doing a single calorie piece, the monitor counts down from the number of calories programmed and displays your time to the tenth of the second at the finish. To view how many meters you completed during that time, view the result in memory.
To understand how the Performance Monitor calculates calories, visit the Calorie Calculator page.
Interval workouts are workouts that have periods (intervals) of work followed by rest time during which you might stop completely or, more typically, keep the flywheel spinning at a very easy pace. Interval workouts can be time based, distance based, calories based or variable:
When setting rest time for an interval workout, you can either specify a set amount of time or set the rest time to undefined, which allows the rest interval to be undetermined. Undefined rest is helpful for workouts such as CrossFit workouts that combine indoor rowing/skiing with other activities off the indoor rower or SkiErg (box jumps, kettle bell swings, etc). See Setting Up a Workout with Undefined Rest for more information.
Preset Workouts are pre-programmed workouts—workouts that are already set up in the Performance Monitor. The PM includes five standard workouts and five custom workouts. For more information, see:
Special Workouts include Biathlon and Ergathlon. Biathlon alternates erg work with another test. Traditionally the sport of Biathlon includes target shooting, but any other challenge of accuracy can be used. Ergathlon is an event using all three Concept2 ergs. The PM5 offers a selection of Ergathlon distances to choose from.
A Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride workout is a workout without a set distance or time. For example, if you just begin rowing without pushing any monitor buttons, you are doing a “Just Row” workout. On a Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride workout, the Performance Monitor will power up and begin recording your workout data after a few seconds.
You can also select a Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride workout on the monitor as follows:
Note: You must row, ski or ride for at least one minute or 100 meters (200 meters for the BikeErg) for Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride results to be saved in memory. After your last stroke of a Just Row workout, press Menu twice and the meters rowed will be saved. This can also be achieved by waiting 6 seconds after your last stroke and pressing Menu once. Just Row/Just Ski workouts can be up to 50,000 meters. Just Ride workouts can be up to 100,000 meters.
The monitor is pre-programmed with five standard workouts, and five custom workouts.
To select a workout from the Standard List:
To select a workout from the Custom List:
For information on the formula used to calculate calories, visit the Calorie Calculator page.
For information on the formula used to calculate calories, visit the Calorie Calculator page.
The Undefined Rest feature allows you to program an interval workout where the length of the rest time is not predetermined. This is helpful for workouts such as CrossFit workouts that combine indoor rowing/skiing with other activities. For instance, if your workout is to complete as many rounds as possible of 500m of rowing followed by five box jumps in a certain amount of time, you can use the undefined rest feature for capturing the time it takes you to do the box jumps. You would set up this workout on the Performance Monitor as follows:
Continue rowing/skiing until the monitor prompts you to stop. This is the beginning of your first undefined rest time where you will complete the box jumps. When you are ready to start the next interval, select Continue and resume rowing/skiing.
When you have completed all intervals, press Menu or Menu | Back until the Main Menu is displayed.
Notes:
When reviewing results for undefined rest interval workouts, keep the following in mind:
These examples feature two CrossFit workouts—a modified Helen and a Rowing Fran—and illustrate how to set up a variable interval workout with undefined rest intervals.
Complete five rounds of the following for total time:
Choose the ReRow/ReSki/ReRide option when you want to re-do a past workout. To use ReRow/ReSki/ReRide, you will need to have some workouts in the monitor’s memory. The ReRow/ReSki/ReRide function sets the speed of the pacer based on your previous performance.
Note: The ReRow/ReSki/ReRide feature only works for pieces with set distances, set times, set intervals, and so on; pieces done as a Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride are not available for ReRow/ReSki/ReRide.
Ergathlon allows you to connect up to three different ergs (RowErg, SkiErg, BikeErg) into one workout. As you transition from one erg to the next, the results are combined to give you your final time. Using three ergs with PM5 monitors, you can set up variations of four preprogrammed workouts.
You have two options for connecting the ergs together for each single Ergathlon:
We recommend wired Ergathlons if you have a PM5 with an entirely silver logo (a Version 1 PM5). If you want to run multiple Ergathlons in the same room, you must use wires to connect the monitors for each Ergathlon.
Ergathlon is only available for the PM5. See the table at the bottom to see which firmware version is required for your monitor. All machines in the Ergathlon will need to be running the correct firmware.
The order of machines on which you complete your Ergathlon is up to you, but you do need to follow the order in which you set them up. For example, if you set up Ergathlon on your SkiErg PM5 first, followed by the BikeErg PM5, then the RowErg PM5, you will need to complete each Ergathlon leg in that order.
You can complete an Ergathlon with just two machines, or you can row, ride, row, etc., if desired. You can also only use each machine once, so if you want to "row, ride, row," you'll need to use two different indoor rowers. If you wish to rank your Ergathlon in the Online Logbook, however, you need to use one erg of each type.
To set up an Ergathlon, from the Main Menu, choose Select Workout > New Workout > Special > Ergathlon > Create Ergathlon on the machine you want to start with.
Choose one of the following preprogrammed options:
Go to the next erg you want to use and on the monitor go to Select Workout > New Workout > Special > Ergathlon but this time choose Join Ergathlon.
If you have a third machine, repeat this last step. Once all the ergs are set up, go back to the first one, and press Start Ergathlon.
You can record your Ergathlon and upload it to the Online Logbook using either ErgData or via the Concept2 Utility. The Ergathlon will be saved on the first monitor you set up, so that is the monitor which must be connected to ErgData.
The table below shows the earliest compatible firmware version with Ergathlon. Go to the PM5 Firmware page for information on how to check your current version and update.
Monitor | Firmware Version |
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Indoor Rower | |
PM5v1 | 28 |
PM5v2 | 165 |
SkiErg | |
PM5v1 | 728 |
PM5v2 | 865 |
BikeErg | |
PM5 | 324 |
Biathlon combines two sports: typically Nordic skiing and target shooting. Races generally consist of three or five laps, with a shooting stage (“range”) between each lap. A penalty is assessed for each missed shot. Most often, this is a penalty lap of 150 extra meters of skiing.
You can use the Biathlon Workout to ski or row intervals alternating with target shooting or some other activity. You can choose from several penalty distances, or no penalty at all:
The computer keeps track of your range time and your total elapsed time. Penalty laps show up on the logged workout detail as a separate interval with zero rest. You can Re-Ski or Re-Row the workout, but penalty intervals and range time will be exactly as they were when you completed the workout originally.
To set up a Biathlon, from the Main Menu choose Select Workout > New Workout > Special > Biathlon.
During set up, choose the number of intervals you want (from 2 to 15), the interval length, and whether you want a penalty (choose from none to 250m in 50m increments). Do your first interval. When you complete it, the rest or range time begins, and the PM will prompt you to stop skiing or rowing. Once you’ve stopped, the penalty screen will appear on the PM:
The Fish Game teaches you how to modulate intensity. The object of this game is to rack up as many points as possible by eating the nutritious fish while avoiding the large, toothy beasts that will send your score plummeting to the ocean floor.
On the PM screen, you're the fish facing the onslaught of fellow ocean-dwellers, both good and not-so-good. Alter your intensity to move your fish up and down the left-hand side of the screen. When an edible “good” fish comes your way, try and gobble it up to get points (small fish are worth 30 points; striped fish are worth 60 points). Avoid the large predators, as they’ll take 45 points off your score if they catch you.
Each game lasts four minutes, with a play again option at the end. Your Fish Game workout information (time, distance, pace per 500 meters, and so on) is saved to your LogCard or PM Memory, just like a regular workout.
To set up a Fish Game, from the Main Menu select More Options > Games > Fish Game.
The Darts Game rewards consistency in tempo and power output. If you’re learning how to keep a steady pace and stroke rate, or if you’re working to get comfortable at a new pace, the Darts Game is a terrific tool for you.
Each game gives you 300 darts to "throw" at the target; the object is to earn as many points as possible. The number of points earned depends on where each dart hits:
At the beginning of each game you will be asked to take five strokes. This sets your pace and stroke rate for the first few darts; after that, your target pace and stroke rate will be based on your most recent strokes. If you quicken your pace and stroke rate during the game, your dart will fly high of the target; if you slow your pace and stroke rate, your dart will fly low. Hit the bull’s-eye by maintaining a consistent pace and stroke rate. A perfect game is 15,000 points.
To set up a Darts Game, from the Main Menu select More Options > Games > Darts.
Target Training is similar to Darts in that the object of the game is to hit as many bull’s-eyes as possible by maintaining a consistent pace and tempo. Target Training differs by allowing you to set your targets for pace and tempo. Target Training offers two modes of play:
Just Play: At the beginning of each game you will be asked to take five strokes. This sets your pace and stroke rate for the first few darts; after that, your target pace and stroke rate will be based on your most recent strokes. If you quicken your pace and stroke rate during the game, your dart will fly high of the target; if you slow your pace and stroke rate, your dart will fly low. Hit the bull’s-eye by maintaining a consistent pace and stroke rate.
Advanced: This is the same as Just Play except that you set the duration, pace per 500m and stroke rate before each game. Before scoring begins, you will be asked to pull five strokes. These allow you to get into the target pace and tempo specified during game setup.
In either mode of play, the number of points earned depends on where each dart hits the target:
Your score is given as a percentage of the best possible score obtainable. A perfect score is 100%.
To set up Target Training, from the Main Menu select More Options > Games > Target Training.
If you have a mix of PM3s, PM4s and PM5s, your option for running a race is to run a wired race with a PC and using USB cables as the means of wiring (network/Ethernet cables will not work).
Wired racing with a PC requires the use of a software package to manage the race. The two options for software packages are:
Concept2’s Venue Race Application
The Venue Race Application is available as a free download from the Service section of our website. You will also find supporting documentation, such as Race Guides, indoor rower configuration, wiring diagrams, known issues, and 3rd party solutions you can use in conjunction with the Venue Race Application.
Digital Rowing’s RowPro
RowPro enables venue racing with up to 16 boats per race in 3D on your PC. Boats can be single sculls, doubles, quads or octuples. RowPro also enables Online Rowing and Racing with one single scull per PC. For more information about racing with RowPro, visit digitalrowing.com.
With PM5s you have two options for conducting a race:
The type of race you run, and the method of connecting the machines you choose, depends on several factors, as listed in the chart below.
No PC | With PC | ||
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Wired (RS485) | Wired (RS485) | Wired (USB) | |
1 erg | ● | ○ | ○ |
2–5 ergs | ● | ● | ● |
6–8 ergs | ● | ● | ● |
9+ ergs | ○ | ● | ● |
Mix of PM3/PM4s/PM5s | ○ | ○ | ● |
Using Venue Race Application | ○ | ● | ● |
Using RowPro | ○ | ○ | ● |
Monitoring heart rate with Garmin or Suunto | ● | ○ | ○ |
Monitoring heart rate with Bluetooth Smart Polar H7 | ● | ○ | ○ |
○ Not compatible/not recommended ● Recommended/best option |
Recommended applications:
Additional equipment required:
These are readily available from your local computer or office supply store, and are also available from Concept2. Do NOT get “crossover” cables as these will NOT work. (Crossover cables are used for direct computer to computer connections without a hub/switch in between and are usually specially marked) With a wired, PC-less race, options include:
Pick the configuration that works best for the space and length of cables you have. Starting the Race Once the indoor rowers are configured, start the race as follows:
Recommended applications:
Wired racing with a PC requires using software to manage the race. You will also need a way to wire the indoor rowers to each other and to the race system. You can do this with either USB cables or with network/Ethernet cables. The type of cables you select affects which software package you can use. The two software packages available are:
PM5s made prior to June 2024 were equipped with a USB-A port (sometimes referred to simply as a "USB port") for use with USB Flash Drives. This section applies only to these monitors.
For more information, see Which Ports Does My PM5 Have?
The PM5 works with USB flash drives (FAT and FAT32 USB formats only) to store your workout data and update your PM5 Firmware. Although using a USB flash drive is not required, it's a convenient way to store and manage workout data, and it allows you to perform firmware updates without needing to connect the PM5 to a computer. For best performance and reliability, use a name brand drive USB flash drive. Smaller USB flash drives will be more responsive, and we recommend not storing any other files on the disk. We also recommend not using USB 3.0 as they will drain battery life more without providing any speed benefits.
The first time you insert a USB flash drive into the back of the PM5, the PM5 creates a Concept2 folder on and adds pertinent subfolders and files to the USB flash drive. (Workouts, for instance, are stored in a Logbook subfolder of the Concept2 folder on the USB flash drive; firmware files are stored in the Firmware subfolder, and so on.) You will then be prompted to add a user name to the USB flash drive. This name identifies the owner of the USB flash drive (each USB flash drive stores information for a single user) and appears in the upper right corner of the PM5 screen. This process initializes the USB flash drive for everyday use with the PM5.
Note: You can also initialize a USB flash drive with the Concept2 Utility Version 7 or higher. Learn more
Notes:
After you complete a workout, the PM5 saves it to the USB flash drive, if the USB flash drive is present; otherwise, the PM5 saves the workout to memory. The PM5 can store over 1000 workouts in memory.
To transfer a workout from memory to the USB flash drive:
To view workout results on a USB flash drive:
Each USB flash drive holds information for one user.
The first time you insert a USB flash drive in a Performance Monitor, the monitor creates the necessary folders and files on the USB flash drive and then prompts you to add a user:
Once a user has been added to a USB flash drive, you can edit that user's lifetime meters or user name as follows.
The USB flash drive stores a lifetime meters value for the user on the USB flash drive. If you previously kept a paper log of your workouts, or if you completed workouts without your USB flash drive in the PM5, you may want to update your lifetime meter value to include those meters. With an initialized USB flash drive inserted in the PM5, take the following steps:
Saving a workout as a favorite requires a USB flash drive, because the favorites are actually saved to these devices. When using a USB flash drive, the monitor will prompt you to save a workout as a favorite anytime you set up a new workout (predefined or custom workouts cannot be saved as favorites.) Select Yes when prompted, and then select which Favorite you want to replace. (Until you begin saving your own favorites, the Favorites list on the monitor will match the Custom list.)
Each USB flash drive holds five favorites. You can also copy favorites to the Custom List, and then set up five new favorites for a total of 10 personalized workouts.
The USB flash drive stores up to five favorite workouts for the user on the USB flash drive. Using the Copy Favorites function to copy those favorites to the Custom List allows you to then set up five new favorite workouts for a total of 10 personalized workouts on the USB flash drive.
To do one of these workouts in the future, you would select it from the Custom List. See Selecting a Preset Workout for more information.
Choose the ReRow/ReSki/ReRide option when you want to re-do a past workout. To use ReRow/ReSki/ReRide, you will need a USB flash drive that contains past workouts. The ReRow/ReSki/ReRide function sets the speed of the pacer based on your previous performance. Note: The ReRow/ReSki/ReRide feature only works for pieces with set distances, set times, set intervals, and so on; pieces done as a Just Row/Just Ski/Just Ride are not available for ReRow/ReSki/ReRide.
This will erase all folders on the drive.
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