Concept2: PM5 Range Limits
Update: March 2025
Below are the current ranges permitted by Concept2 for intervals and splits.
Although the ErgZone app enables the creation of workouts outside these ranges, the PM5 will display an error if an athlete attempts to send such a workout to it.
Parameter |
Time (HH:MM:SS) |
Distance (m) |
Calories (C) |
Fixed Piece Workout Min |
00:00:20 |
100 |
5 |
Fixed Piece Workout Max |
09:59:59 |
999999 |
65535 |
Split Minimums |
00:00:20 |
100 |
5 |
Split Maximums |
01:30:00 |
60000 |
999 |
Fixed Interval Min |
00:00:20 |
100 |
5 |
Fixed Interval Max |
00:59:59 |
9999* |
999 |
Variable Interval Min |
00:00:20 |
100 |
5 |
Variable Interval Max |
99:59:59 |
999999 |
999 |
Rest Time Min |
00:00:05 |
|
|
Rest Time Max |
00:09:55 |
|
|
*Row/Ski only. Bike max is 999999
Maximum Split Count = 50.
Update: October 29, 2024
Since this date, the ErgZone allows users to create intervals as small as:
- Time: 5 seconds
- Distance: 25 meters
- Calories: 1 cal
Concept2 Users
If a workout doesn't follow the minimum interval size enforced by the PM5, ErgZone will display a warning before connecting to the machine.
Older firmware will allow the connection; however, newer firmware will throw an error message on the monitor.
23-10-04
On October 10, 2023, Concept2 released a firmware update.
Before you run to update your PM5, we want to bring your attention to some changes that affect how you typically program your workouts.
Starting immediately, the PM5 is now enforcing minimum split sizes for apps, which are as follows:
- 20 seconds
- 100 meters
- 5 calories
To adhere to these new regulations, ErgZone will no longer permit users to create intervals or splits shorter than the specified minimums mentioned above. For any older workouts with intervals shorter than what's now allowed, the PM5 will not program the workout and will instead display an error message.
A warning message will appear on the workout card to help you identify these affected workouts.
We understand that this adjustment may not be ideal for everyone, but currently, there is no way to avoid these changes.
At ErgZone, we understand there is a huge benefit in programming shorter than the allowed split sizes, and we will work on a solution to this new regulation.