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Be sure to read this manual before use in order to fully utilize the functions. In order to use the E-TUBE PROJECT, either the SM-PCE1, SM-PCE02, or SM-BCR2 interface is required. Check the following support site for the latest support information.
INTRODUCTION ............................3 ABOUT E-TUBE PROJECT ..........................4 LINKS TO MANUALS (BY CATEGORY) ......................6 CONNECTING THE SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 ..................... 6 For normal connections ........................... 6 If there are no spare terminals ........................ 7 If the cable is built in the frame ......................8 HOW TO CONNECT SM-BCR2 ........................
NOTE When connecting the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 to the PC, connect it directly to the USB port of the PC, without using an intermediate device such as a USB hub.
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ABOUT E-TUBE PROJECT The main functions are as follows. When using SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 Functions Details The function is to check that each unit is connected correctly and is recognized by PC. Connection check Customize This function allows you to customize the global functions and operations of the system to suit your needs.
DI2 Adapter for other E-BIKE system CONNECTING THE SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 When connecting the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 to the PC, connect it directly to the USB port of the PC, without using an intermediate device such as a USB hub. For normal connections Connect SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 to an unused terminal section.
CONNECTING THE SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 If there are no spare terminals Disconnect one of the cables from the SM-JC40, and connect the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 in its place. 7 / 34...
CONNECTING THE SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 If the cable is built in the frame Disconnect the cable from SM-EW67-A-E, mount SM-JC41 in its place, and connect SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 to the spare terminal. SM-JC41 to be added is separately required. SM-JC41...
HOW TO CONNECT SM-BCR2 HOW TO CONNECT SM-BCR2 When connecting SM-BCR2 to a PC, connect it to a USB port on the PC without using a USB hub or other similar devices. Connecting to the terminal section 9 / 34...
LAUNCHING AND CLOSING THE E-TUBE PROJECT LAUNCHING AND CLOSING THE E-TUBE PROJECT Launching the E-TUBE PROJECT After installing E-TUBE PROJECT, double-click the E-TUBE PROJECT shortcut icon on the desktop which was created during the installation procedure. If the PC is connected to the Internet after bicycle selection, the update information of E-TUBE PROJECT and the firmware of each component is checked.
LAUNCHING AND CLOSING THE E-TUBE PROJECT Launching requirements In order to use E-TUBE PROJECT, the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 must be connected to the PC. When the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 connection request dialog box is displayed, connect the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 to the PC using the USB cable.
ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Bicycle selection screen Refer to the following manual for the operating procedures when using a single unit connection. HM-SP.3.4.0-00.pdf Select the bicycle type used or single unit connection. Bicycle type Single unit connection 12 / 34...
ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Main menu screen When a bicycle is selected, the main menu screen will be displayed. The main menu screen is comprised of the following 1 to 3. Menu bar Menu screen Chart window (Main menu screen) 13 / 34...
ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Menu bar This contains the various operations that are carried out by the E-TUBE PROJECT. File Exit This closes E-TUBE PROJECT. Setting Application settings Set whether to display the confirm exit dialog box when exiting E-TUBE PROJECT. Set whether to confirm a firmware update when it is below the confirm update value at the preset time.
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ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Language setting Set the language to use in E-TUBE PROJECT. When you change the language, the Re-launch confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Change the language setting and click [Yes]. E-TUBE PROJECT is then automatically restarted. If you click [No], the language will be changed the next time you launch E-TUBE PROJECT.
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ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS The firmware files which have been downloaded will be stored in the following folders. Firmware can be updated even on a PC that is not connected to the Internet by copying the firmware files. These folders are created automatically when the E-TUBE PROJECT is installed.
ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Version information This displays the version of E-TUBE PROJECT which is currently being used and the operating environment in the [Version information] dialog box. Menu screen The description of each operation appears. Following the displayed description, perform the operations of the E-TUBE PROJECT.
ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Chart window This screen shows the unit status and data while the E-TUBE PROJECT is being used. Unit status The statuses of connected units are displayed in the chart. The unit status displays are as follows. View Unit status Illuminated green box...
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ABOUT THE E-TUBE PROJECT OPERATION SCREENS Unit data The following data for the units which are connected is extracted and displayed. If you click on the icon for a unit, the unit name (model number) and firmware version for that unit will be displayed.
EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Functions available in all series Connection check The function is to check that each unit is connected correctly and recognized by PC. Perform unit recognition and check that all connected units are recognized correctly. When all units are recognized correctly, all functions other than connection check become available.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Error check When a single unit or multiple units are connected, this function checks their operation and identifies any units which have a problem. Click [Error check] in the main menu screen to move to the error check screen. Select the unit where its error check is performed and click [Start diagnosis].
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When there is no power supply from the battery, the derailleur error check cannot be performed. When connecting with any one of a road, MTB, or urban/city model to the SM-PCE02, [Battery consumption] such as the following screen will be displayed.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT When there are no malfunctions, the square icon shown next to the unit name will display in green. If there is a potential malfunction, the icon will flash in red. The diagnosis statuses displayed on the screen for each unit are as follows. Diagnosis status Description [Waiting for...
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT If there is a potential malfunction even after performing an additional check, the square icon will continue to flash in red. In this case, consult your dealer or distributor. 24 / 34...
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Updating firmware This function is used to update the firmware for each unit. The firmware is downloaded via the Internet. To start updating the firmware, click [Update firmware] in the main menu screen. In the unit selection screen, select the unit of which firmware is updated, and then click [Update].
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT In the update content confirmation screen, check the content to be updated, and click [Update]. The update statuses displayed in the screen are as follows. Update status Description [Waiting for Units for which updating has not yet started update] [Updating in Unit for which updating is in progress...
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Preset What is preset? This section gives a brief explanation of the concept of preset. Manually create a setting file Setting review ・Allows you to choose the items to be set Reading the settings from the bicycle ・Read the setting file from Save...
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT This function allows you to connect one or more units and read or write all the settings of those units at a time. Preset can be performed before connection check. Manually create a setting file Select [Manually create a setting file] from the preset menu to manually configure setting items.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Then, set each item. Clicking [Save] saves the setting file. Clicking [Writing on the bicycle's setting file] saves the setting file and starts writing the settings to the bicycle. In this case, connect the bicycle to be set before clicking [Writing on the bicycle's setting file].
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Reading the settings from the bicycle Select [Reading the settings from the bicycle] from the preset menu to read settings from the connected bicycle. When you read settings, the following screen appears. Clicking [Save] saves the setting file. Clicking [Writing on the bicycle's setting file] saves the setting file and starts writing the settings to the bicycle.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Reading a setting file Select [Reading a setting file] from the preset menu to read a previously saved setting file. When you select a file, the following screen appears. If the displayed settings are correct, click [Writing on the bicycle's setting file]. After you are prompted accordingly on the screen, writing starts.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Setting multiple bicycles After writing is complete with one bicycle, connect another bicycle and click [Continuous settings]. If you are using an old version of the E-TUBE PROJECT application, you cannot read or write settings.
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EACH FUNCTION OF E-TUBE PROJECT Complete Setup Disconnect the unit from the computer. The unit may not operate properly before this operation is completed. Also disconnect the unit from the computer when exiting the E-TUBE PROJECT. 33 / 34...
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