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Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 3rd, 2020, 6:15 pm
by 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!
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 3rd, 2020, 11:53 pm
by 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.
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 4th, 2020, 12:15 am
by c2jonw
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 4th, 2020, 11:31 am
by 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).
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 4th, 2020, 1:58 pm
by 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.
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 4th, 2020, 2:04 pm
by 2wheelsforever
Carl Watts wrote: ↑February 4th, 2020, 1:58 pm
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...
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 12th, 2020, 11:35 am
by 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.
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 12th, 2020, 2:47 pm
by 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.
Re: Wanted: Concept2 PM3 or later monitor
Posted: February 12th, 2020, 3:04 pm
by 2wheelsforever
Citroen wrote: ↑February 12th, 2020, 2:47 pm
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!