PM3-PM4 Comparison
The table below compares the main features of the 2 available Performance Monitors. The PM3 is the standard monitor on the Model D, the PM4 is an option on the Model D and the standard monitor on the Model E. For full monitor descriptions please see the PM3 and PM4 pages
| Feature | PM3 | PM4 |
|---|---|---|
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| "No touch" on and off (Rowing turns monitor on automatically. Monitor turns off after several minutes of inactivity)" | Yes | Yes |
| Self-calibrating (enables accurate and consistent tracking of performance) | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Bitmapped Monochrome, 7.6 x 7.6cm (3"x3") active area, 160x160 resolution | Bitmapped Monochrome, 7.6 x 7.6cm (3"x3") active area, 160x160 resolution |
| Onboard memory | 1Mb Flash | 2Mb Flash |
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32k Removable memory card (32k LogCard stores workout data and personal preferences for up to 5 users)
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Included |
Included |
| Display options | ||
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All data - review all your performance data on one screen
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Yes | Yes |
Force Curve - analyze your stroke in real time
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Yes | Yes |
Pace Boat - pace yourself or race against a previous workout
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Yes | Yes |
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Bar Chart - plot your output or heartrate on each stroke
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Yes | Yes |
Large Print - easy to read simplified display
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Yes | Yes |
| USB port (allows monitor to be connected to a PC for data analysis and use with third party software.) | Yes (4.5m (15') USB cable included) | Yes (4.5m (15') USB cable included) |
'ANT' Wireless and RJ45 connection for PC'less racing |
No | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitoring Options: | ||
| Polar-Heart Rate belt compatibility | Yes (Requires optional Polar receiver available from Indoor Sport Services) | Yes (Requires optional Polar receiver available from Indoor Sport Services) |
| ANT Heart Rate belt compatibility | Not compatible | Supports wireless communication with ANT HR belt (1 Garmin HR belt included with every PM4) |
| Games: | ||
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Fish Game Darts Target Training Racing Biathlon |
Included - - - Included |
Included Included Included Included Included |
| Rowing Machine to Rowing Machine Race Options | ||
| PC based machine to machine racing up to 80 machines | Requires connection cables, PC, additional software and hardware. | Requires connection cables, PC and additional software. |
| Direct machine to machine racing using no additional PC (up to 8 machines) | No | Yes, with optional RJ45 cables |
| Direct machine to machine wireless racing (no cables or pc required. Up to 8 machines) | No | Yes |
| Power Supply | ||
| Works with Rechargeable Battery Pack | No | Yes (included) |
| Rowing recharges Indoor Sport Services PM4 battery pack (battery pack may also be recharged by connecting the PM4 to a PC through the USB port) | No | Yes (requires Model D or Model E rowing machine) |
| Power Saving Features - Rowing provides supplemental power to extend battery life. | Yes (requires Model D or Model E rowing machine) | Yes (requires Model D or Model E rowing machine) |
| Works with Standard D-cell Batteries - (non-rechargeable) | Yes (included) | Yes (not included) |
| Future Upgrades possible - Increased memory capacity to allow for future expansion and additional features. | No | Yes |
