ErgData is a free application designed to run on an Apple iPhone or iPod touch. It supports Bluetooth Smart wireless connectivity for connecting the iOS device to a Concept2 Indoor Rower or SkiErg equipped with a PM5 monitor. For Concept2 Indoor Rowers and SkiErgs equipped with a PM3 or PM4, ErgData requires a connection cable (available from LiveRowing) to establish the connection. PM5 users who plan to connect wirelessly need only the Smartphone Cradle.
iOS Requirements
- Concept2 Indoor Rowers or SkiErgs equipped with a PM3, PM4 or PM5 (Important: Please review the Known Issues to ensure Performance Monitor compatibility prior to purchase.):
- PM3
- Indoor rowers—Firmware version 315 or 108 or later is required for all functions
- SkiErgs—Firmware version 708 or later is required for all functions
- PM4
- Indoor rowers—Firmware version 318 or 29 or later is required for all functions
- SkiErgs—Firmware version 709 or later is required for all functions
- PM5
- Indoor rowers—Firmware version 17 or later is required for all functions, including Bluetooth Smart wireless.
- SkiErgs—Firmware version 717 or later is required for all functions, including Bluetooth Smart wireless.
- PM3
- LiveRowing Connect Cable Required for PM3s and PM4s. While this cable will connect to a PM5, it is not required as the PM5 can connect wirelessly to an iOS device via Bluetooth.
- Smartphone Cradle
- Order part number 1098 for $5.00 (not needed if you purchase the LiveRowing Connect Cable, because it is included with the purchase; if you have a PM5 and plan to connect wirelessly, the cradle is all you need.)
- A compatible iOS device, running iOS 7 or above. Refer to the following table. Note: Only versions 1.2.39 or later support iOS 9.
| Device | Version | Device Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 4s | |
| 5 and later | iPhone 5 and later require Apple’s Lightning to 30-pin adapter to connect to the iConnectConcept2 cable. This must be a genuine Apple connector.
Alternatively, you can use the LiveRowing Connect cable to connect these devices to the Performance Monitor. |
|
| iPod Touch | 5 and later | iPod touch 5 and later require Apple’s Lightning to 30-pin adapter to connect to the iConnectConcept2 cable. This must be a genuine Apple connector.
Alternatively, you can use the LiveRowing Connect cable to connect these devices to the Performance Monitor. |
| iPad | 3G | Concept2 does not recommend using iPads in the Smartphone Cradle, as the Smartphone Cradle is not designed to fit an iPad. |
| 4G mini Air |
iPad 4Gs and later, iPad mini, and iPad Air require Apple’s Lightning to 30-pin adapter to connect to the iConnectConcept2 cable. This must be a genuine Apple connector.
Alternatively, you can use the LiveRowing Connect cable to connect these devices to the Performance Monitor. Concept2 does not recommend using iPads in the Smartphone Cradle, as the Smartphone Cradle is not designed to fit an iPad. |
Additional Requirements and Information
- ErgData will not function properly if a LogCard is in the PM3/PM4 or a USB flash drive is the PM5. Remove any LogCard or USB flash drive before using ErgData.
- Polar Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart) heart rate belts require one of the following devices:
- iPhone 4s or newer
- iPad 3G
- iPod touch 5G
- iPad Mini