Multi-window LCD tracking time, distance, strokes, calories, watts, and heart rate.
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The Proteus PAR5500 features an intuitive console designed to optimize your training metrics. Button Functions Begins or pauses your workout session.
: Features a commercial-grade anodized aluminum beam and a titanium grey scratch-free finish.
The console has a row of clearly labeled keys. Press to cycle through and select settings, and use UP/DOWN to adjust values during setup. RESET clears current entries, while holding it for 2 seconds resets all data. START/STOP begins or pauses your workout.
Adjusts resistance automatically to maintain a constant wattage output. Assembly and Maintenance Tips
| Display Term | What It Means | How To Use It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TIME | The total workout duration, including countdown timers. | Perfect for interval training or steady-state cardio sessions. | | DISTANCE | The total rowing distance, measured in meters. | Use it to gauge session length or as a goal for a rowing "race." | | STROKES | The total number of rowing strokes taken (settable from 10 to 9,990). | Great for drills focused on form and technique. | | SPM | Strokes Per Minute, measuring your rowing rate. | Helps regulate pace and avoid going out too fast in a longer row. | | TIME/500M | The time needed to row 500 meters at your current pace. | A standard metric used across rowing to compare performance. | | CALORIES | The estimated total calories burned during the workout. | Useful for monitoring energy expenditure. | | PULSE | Your current heart rate, transmitted via the wireless chest strap. | Enables "Recovery Test" and heart-rate-controlled workouts. |
The Ultimate Guide to the Proteus PAR5500 Generator: Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

