How accurate is the photo scan?

The AI reads screens with high accuracy. You always get a chance to review and correct before saving. Complex or low-light photos may need minor adjustments.

Which Concept2 monitors does photo scan support?

Photo scan supports Concept2 PM3, PM4, and PM5 monitor screens.

Does it work with bad lighting?

It works best with decent lighting. If the screen is clearly visible to your eye, the AI can usually read it. Avoid glare and extreme angles.

Can it read interval detail screens?

Yes. Photo scan reads the main summary screen and the interval detail view, capturing per-interval splits, distances, and stroke rates.

How many free scans do I get?

The free tier includes 3 AI scans per month. Pro gives you unlimited scans with a 30-day free trial.

Feature

Scan Your Concept2 PM3, PM4 or PM5 Monitor to Log Workouts

Finished your session? Point your phone at the Concept2 PM3, PM4, or PM5 screen. AI reads the display and extracts every number - distance, time, splits, stroke rate, heart rate, and full interval breakdowns. Takes about 5 seconds.

ErgManiac uses AI vision to read your Concept2 monitor screen from a photo, including PM3, PM4, and PM5. It extracts distance, time, average split, stroke rate, heart rate, calories, and full interval breakdowns automatically -- no manual typing needed.

Best for: Rowers who want the fastest way to log workouts without typing numbers into spreadsheets.

✓Reads PM3, PM4, and PM5 summary and interval screens
✓Extracts 8+ data points per workout
✓3 free scans/month, unlimited on Pro

Limitations: Requires decent lighting and a clear photo. Extreme angles or glare may reduce accuracy.

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How it works

Take a photo

Point your phone camera at the Concept2 PM3, PM4, or PM5 performance monitor after your workout.

AI reads the screen

Computer vision extracts every number: distance, time, splits, intervals, heart rate, stroke rate.

Review and save

Check the extracted data, make any corrections, and save. The workout gets AI analysis automatically.

What photo scan captures

Summary data

Total distance, total time, average split, average stroke rate, calories, and heart rate.

Interval breakdowns

Per-interval distance, time, split, stroke rate, and rest time. Even complex multi-interval sessions.

Any monitor model

Works with PM3, PM4, and PM5. No Bluetooth needed - it reads the screen image directly.

Any display screen

Reads the main summary, interval detail view, and memory screens. Multiple display formats supported.

Who it's for

Quick loggers who want to capture their workout in seconds before leaving the gym.

Interval trainers who need full split breakdowns that are tedious to enter manually.

Older erg users with PM3 or PM4 monitors that don't support Bluetooth.

Frequently asked questions

Try photo scan

Snap your next workout. 3 free scans included, no credit card needed.

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