What is ErControl?
ErControl (short for "Ergometer Control") is software for recording and controlling training on ergometers and cross trainers – via serial/USB connection, BLE FTMS or ANT+ FE-C. Current version is 3.0.1, available in the download section.
Which ergometers/cross trainers are supported
The following trainers are supported:
- Trainers with serial interface or USB port (Kettler ergometers)
- Trainers with BLE FTMS interface
- Trainers with ANT+ FE-C interface (from version 3.0.2)
Support for heart rate straps or other heart rate monitors is also planned:
- Heart rate monitors with BLE Heart-Rate-Service (planned)
- Heart rate monitors with ANT+ HRM (planned)
Support
ErControl is and remains free of charge. Nevertheless, I appreciate any support. This is possible via bank transfer (please request the account details by email) or alternatively via PayPal using this link.
Features
- Four different types of training
- Free training: Recording of heart rate, cadence and power. Riding with manual power setting or virtual gear shifting.
- Topographic training: Riding a mountain profile (GPX import is possible); riding with manual power setting or virtual gear shifting.
- Pulse profile training: Riding target heart rate curves. ErControl adjusts the power so that the target heart rate is reached as accurately as possible.
- Power profile training: Riding power curves. ErControl controls the power according to the specified profile.
- Real-time graphical display during training
- Display of current values (time, energy, heart rate, cadence and power)
- Map display (Open Street Map) during topographic training
Requirements
Windows 11, 10 (64 bit).
Trainer:
Serial interface: Kettler AX1, CX1, ErgoRacer, EX1, X3, X5 or similar model.
BLE FTMS: Trainer with BLE FTMS support, PC with Bluetooth LE adapter.
ANT+ FE-C (from version 3.0.2): Trainer with ANT+ FE-C support, ANT+ USB stick on the PC.
Heart rate monitor (planned):
BLE Heart-Rate-Service or ANT+ HRM.
Limitations
Compatibility has not yet been tested on all supported devices and interfaces (especially BLE FTMS and ANT+ FE-C). Please let me know via the forum or by email which device model works or doesn't.