Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor

[2wheelsforever]

I recently acquired an old Concept2 Model B rowing machine, and the PM1 monitor screen is gradually failing (the top half of the top row of digits is hard to read. I'm not quite ready to shell out $180 for a new PM5, especially considering the cost of the PM5 is more than the model B is worth so I'm hoping to find a used PM3 or PM4 for a reasonable price.

Anyone recently upgrade to the PM5, and have an old PM3 or PM4 you don't need anymore?

Thanks in advance!

[unclefester]

I don't have a used monitor to sell you but I do have a suggestion.

I too own a model B - I bought it used some 23 years ago.

When the monitor on my model B begins to fade as you describe with yours I found the solution is simply to install new fresh batteries.

The screen comes back to life. It doesn't exactly light up like a Christmas tree - it never did - but you can read and view it properly. Give it a try. It could make a big difference 'til you find the part you want.

[c2jonw]

https://www.concept2.com/service/monito ... lay-fading

Worth a try.....JonW

[2wheelsforever]

The batteries are brand new - I replaced them after purchasing the rower. Top portions of the screen started dimming after just a week or two of use, and the rest of the screen is fine, so I don't think it's a battery issue.

Before I replaced the batteries, I also followed the instructions in https://www.concept2.com/files/pdf/us/m ... sembly.pdf - there were absolutely no signs of corrosion anywhere on the battery terminals or board, so it shouldn't be anything related to that. I may try disassembly/cleaning/reassembly again to see if that fixes the problem.

At either rate, the PM1 is also limited in functionality that I'm hoping a PM3 or PM4 would address. For example, when I finish a piece the screen only shows the pace for the last stroke, and there's no easy way to see my average for the piece. It also doesn't seem like I can setup intervals of distance mixed with rest time (intervals of 500M, with 1 minute recovery, etc).

[Carl Watts]

Did you use silver oxide and not alkaline batteries ?

Did you reset it as per the label on the side of it ?

Silver oxide batteries give a way better screen contrast and for longer due to their Voltage discharge characteristics and higher initial Voltage.

[2wheelsforever]

Did you use silver oxide and not alkaline batteries ?

Did you reset it as per the label on the side of it ?

Yes to both questions! (I used these batteries) But thanks for the suggestions...

[todd3773]

I just upgraded a pm3 to a pm5 and the pm3 is available. I upgraded to get the bluetooth functionality so the PM3 is functionally sound. Let me know.

[Citroen]

Both you and the OP need to tell folks where in the world you're located as shipping a PM3 from Timbuktu to Christchurch may be prohibitively expensive.

[2wheelsforever]

Both you and the OP need to tell folks where in the world you're located as shipping a PM3 from Timbuktu to Christchurch may be prohibitively expensive.

Isn't my location shown in the right rail, next to my posts?



todd3773, I sent you a PM. Thanks!