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UM-72F0A-000-00
Shimano Total Electric Power System
User's manual
E8000 Series
Original instructions

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  • Page 1 UM-72F0A-000-00 Shimano Total Electric Power System User's manual E8000 Series Original instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ..................2 Important safety information .................2 To ensure safety ...................2 Features of SHIMANO STEPS E8000 Series ............5 Riding the bicycle ........................5 Assist mode ........................6 Names of parts .....................7 Specifications....................8 Charging the battery ..................9 About the charger LED lamp ....................12 About the battery LED lamps ....................

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    • Use the Shimano specified charger and observe the specified User's manuals in other languages are charging conditions when charging the specified battery. Not available at : doing so may cause overheating, bursting, or ignition of the http://si.shimano.com battery. WARNING...
  • Page 5 Handling the battery Handling the battery • If any liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, • Do not leave the battery in a place exposed to direct immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot day, or other hot clean water such as tap water without rubbing your eyes, places.
  • Page 6 • Contact the place of purchase for updates of the product • The use of a genuine Shimano battery is recommended. If software. The most up-to-date information is available using a battery from another manufacturer, make sure to on the Shimano website.

  • Page 7: Features Of Shimano Steps E8000 Series

    Features of SHIMANO STEPS E8000 Series • Hi-End MTB assistance components. • Powerful propulsion and silent drive unit. • Smooth and natural power assistance and riding experience. • Support optimal suspension design afforded by compact drive unit construction. Shorter chain stay frame gives rider easier handling.

  • Page 8: Assist Mode

    „ Assist mode You can select an assist mode for each particular application. BOOST TRAIL Use when powerful assistance is Use when an intermediate level of Use when you want to enjoy long required, such as when riding up steep assistance is needed, such as when you distance riding on level ground.

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Cycle computer: SC-E8000 SC-E6010 Assist switch: SW-E8000-L SW-E6000 (D) (I) Front chainring: SM-CRE80 SM-CRE80-B Chain device: SM-CDE80 Crank arm: FC-E8000 FC-E8050 Drive unit: DU-E8000 Speed sensor: SM-DUE10 Drive unit cover: SM-DUE80-A/SM-DUE80-B Battery (external type)/ Battery mount (external type): BT-E8010 BM-E8010 BT-E6010...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Operating temperature 70F0A". For the latest 0 – 40˚C Nominal capacity range: During charging information on manuals, see the website (http:// si.shimano.com). Storage temperature -20 – 70˚C Rated voltage 36 V DC Storage temperature -20 – 60˚C Drive unit type...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Be sure to charge it before use. The battery can be used when the LED on it lights up. The use of a genuine Shimano battery is recommended. If using a battery from another manufacturer, make sure to carefully read the instruction manual for the battery before use.
  • Page 12 When charging the battery alone Battery charger: EC-E6000 BT-E8010 Battery: BT-E8010/BT-E8020 Battery Charging port Connect the battery charger’s power plug to the outlet. Insert the charging plug into the battery's charging port. • Charge the battery on a flat surface indoors. Charging plug BT-E8020 Battery...
  • Page 13 Charging the battery while installed onto the bicycle Battery charger: EC-E6000 Battery: BT-E8010/BT-E8020/BT-E6010 Insert the battery charger power plug into the outlet. Insert the charging plug into the charging port on the battery mount or the battery. * Place the battery charger main body on a steady surface such as the floor before charging. * Stabilize the bicycle to ensure that it does not collapse during charging.

  • Page 14: About The Charger Led Lamp

    „ About the charger LED lamp After charging has started, the LED lamp on the charger lights up. Charger LED lamp Charging (Within 1 hour after the completion of charging) Lit up Charging error Blinking Battery disconnected (1 hour or more after the completion of Turned charging) „...

  • Page 15: Handling And Charging The Battery

    Battery level indication The current battery level can be checked by pressing the battery's power button. Battery level indication*1 Battery level 100% - 81% 80% - 61% 60% - 41% 40% - 21% 20% - 1% (When battery is not installed on bicycle) 0%, Power off / Shutdown (When battery is installed on bicycle) : No light...

  • Page 16: Installing / Removing The Battery

    „ Installing / removing the battery Installation of the battery BT-E8010/BT-E6010 Align the indentation in the bottom of the battery with the protrusion on the holder and insert the battery. Slide the battery to the right starting from the point where it is inserted.
  • Page 17 Removing the battery The following description may not be applicable as different types of keys are available. BT-E8010/BT-E6010 Turn off the power, then insert the key into the key cylinder in the battery holder. • The position of the key does not affect the insertion of the battery.
  • Page 18 BT-E8020 • For the purposes of demonstration, these instructions take as an example a frame design where the battery is removed/ installed from below. • If using a battery cover manufactured by another company, remove the battery cover before removing the battery. Remove the keyhole cap.

  • Page 19: About The Functions Of The Assist Switches And Shift Switches

    About the functions of the assist switches and shift switches The operation procedure provided here refers to cases where the cycle computer is set to the default values. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000/SW-M8050-R (SW-M9050-R) X2 Y2 SW-E8000-L SW-M8050-R (SW-M9050-R) Switching assist modes: the level of assistance Shifting gears: pedaling becomes heavier becomes stronger Switching assist modes: the level of assistance...

  • Page 20: Installing And Removing The Cycle Computer

    „ Installing and removing the cycle computer SC-E6010 Slide the cycle computer onto the bracket as shown in the illustration to install it. Insert the cycle computer securely until it clicks into place. Bracket To remove the cycle computer, push the lever of the bracket firmly while sliding out the cycle computer.

  • Page 21: Turning The Power On / Off

    „ Turning the power ON / OFF Automatic power off function If the bicycle has not moved for over 10 minutes, the power will automatically turn off. Turning the power ON and OFF via the battery BT-E8010/BT-E8020/BT-E6010 BT-E8010 Press the power button on the battery. The LED lamps will light up indicating remaining battery capacity.

  • Page 22: Operating The Cycle Computer

    SHIMANO STEPS logo screen This screen is displayed during system start up and shutdown. Operating the cycle computer SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SC-E6010/SW-E6000 X1/Y1 Used for moving the setting menu cursor, adjusting settings, etc. Used for switching between screens and confirming settings.

  • Page 23: Basic Screen Display

    „ Basic screen display Displays the status of the power assisted bicycle, traveling data. • These explanations for the cycle computers SC-E8000 and SC-E6010, referred to in this instruction manual, are illustrated using the screen displays of SC-E8000 only, except where the displays of the cycle computers differ significantly. Battery level indicator SC-E8000 Displays the current battery level.
  • Page 24 Battery level indicator You can check the battery level on the cycle computer while riding. SC-E8000 SC-E6010 Display Battery level Display Battery level 100% 81 - 100% 61 - 80% 41 - 60% 21 - 40% 1 - 20%* * The battery level indicator blinks red when remaining battery capacity falls to this level.

  • Page 25: Changing Assist Mode

    „ Changing assist mode Press X1 or Y1 to switch assist modes. SC-E8000 SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 SC-E6010 BOOST: Assist boost TRAIL: Assist trail BOOST ECO: Assist eco OFF: Assist off WALK: Walk assist TRAIL WALK : Short press X1 : Short press Y1 : Long press Y1 : Short press X1 (This operation is for canceling [WALK] mode)

  • Page 26: Switching To [Walk] Mode (Walk Assist Mode)

    „ Switching to [WALK] mode (walk assist mode) With your feet off the pedals and current speed at [0 SC-E8000 km/h], hold down Y1 until [WALK] displays. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 NOTE A warning tone will sound while switching is in progress if it is not possible to switch to [WALK] mode because the current speed is not [0 km/h] or there is pressure on the pedals etc.
  • Page 27 To cancel [WALK] mode, release Y1 and press X1. • When [WALK] mode is canceled, the mode active before [WALK] mode was set, is re-activated. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 • If Y1 is not pressed for one minute or more, the mode active before [WALK] mode was set, is re-activated.

  • Page 28: Current Gear And Traveling Data Display

    „ Current gear and traveling data display SC-E8000 Gear position (Only displays when electronic gear shifting is in use) Traveling data display SC-E6010...

  • Page 29: Switching Between Displayed Traveling Data

    „ Switching between displayed traveling data The type of traveling data displayed changes each time you press A. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Holding down A when DST is displayed clears all traveling data. Traveling distance CLOCK Cumulative distance Maximum traveling distance *1, 3 CALORIE Traveling time (optional) *2 Average speed (optional) *2...
  • Page 30 Clearing the traveling distance You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. Change the traveling data display to DST and press A for 2 seconds. Release the finger when the DST indication starts blinking. In this state, pressing A again clears the traveling distance.

  • Page 31: About The Setting Menus

    „ About the setting menus Accessing the setting menu SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 Hold down A when the bicycle is not moving to SC-E8000 display the menu list screen. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Hold down X1 and Y1 when the bicycle is not moving to display the menu list screen. SW-E6000/SC-E6010 SC-E6010...
  • Page 32 Press X1 or Y1 to select the various menus. Press A to display the setting screen for the selected menu. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 Clear settings SC-E8000 Clock setting Clear Exit Bluetooth LE pairing Bluetooth LE/ANT connection status RD protection Clock Turning the light on/off reset Display backlight brightness setting Turning the beep noise on/off...
  • Page 33 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 SC-E6010 Clear Exit Clock RD protection reset Backlight Brightness Adjust Clear settings Beep Font color Clock setting Turning the display backlight on/off Display backlight brightness setting Unit Language Turning the beep noise on/off Switching between km and miles Language setting Changing the font color Adjusting the electronic gear shifting unit Activating RD Protection Reset*...
  • Page 34 Clear Reset the traveling distance to default. Press X1 or Y1 to select [DST]. SC-E8000 SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 SC-E8000/SC-E6010 SC-E6010 Configurable items Details Return to the menu list Exit screen Clearing the traveling distance SC-E6010 Default value set in the SC display setting Configurable items Default value Backlight...
  • Page 35 To reset traveling distance, select [OK] using X1 or Y1 and press A to confirm. After resetting, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen. • A reset confirmation screen is not displayed on SC-E6010. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 When the traveling distance is cleared, TIME, AVG, MAX and CALORIE are also cleared.
  • Page 36 Clock Configure the "Clock" setting. Press X1 or Y1 to adjust the time. • Press X1 to increase the numbers. • Press Y1 to decrease the numbers. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Pressing A enables the set value and moves you to the minutes setting.
  • Page 37 Bluetooth LE (SC-E8000) E-TUBE PROJECT for smartphones/tablets may be used if a Bluetooth LE connection is established with a smartphone/ tablet. Before setting up a connection, turn on Bluetooth LE on the smartphone/tablet. Open E-TUBE PROJECT and set it to listen for Bluetooth LE signals.
  • Page 38 When connection is successful, SHIMANO STEPS logo is displayed on screen. If connection is not successful, a message indicating this is displayed. • After successful connection or a connection failure, press one of X1/Y1/A or the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen after awhile.
  • Page 39 Bluetooth LE/ANT (SC-E8000) Current status of wireless connections can be displayed on screen. For details on ANT connection, refer to "ANT connection" in the section "About wireless functions". Select [Bluetooth LE/ANT] from the menu list screen and confirm to display current wireless connection status.
  • Page 40 Light (SC-E8000) Configure the battery-powered light setting. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 Configurable items Details Keep light always on Keep light always off Press A to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 41 Turning the battery-powered light ON or OFF (SC-E6010) When the battery-powered light is connected, push the light button on the cycle computer to turn the light on. An icon indicating that the light is on appears on the screen. Push the button again to turn Light button the light off.
  • Page 42 Backlight (SC-E6010) Configure the display backlight setting. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Configurable items Details Keep light always on Keep light always off Turns on and off in MANUAL conjunction with the battery-powered light Press A to confirm the setting. •...
  • Page 43 Brightness The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted as needed. Press X1 or Y1 to adjust the brightness. • The brightness can be adjusted in 5 levels. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Press A to confirm the adjusted value. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 44 Beep The beep noise can be turned on/off. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Configurable items Details Enable beeps Disable beeps Press A to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Even when [Beep] is set to OFF, a beep will sound...
  • Page 45 Unit Distance units (km/miles) can be switched. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Configurable items Details Displayed in km mile Displayed in miles Press A to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 46 Language Configure the language setting. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Language English French German Dutch Italian Spanish Press A to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 SW-E6000/SC-E6010...
  • Page 47 Font color (SC-E6010) The font color can be changed. Press X1 or Y1 to select the required setting. White SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Configurable items White Black Black Press A to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen. SW-E6000/SC-E6010 Adjust You can adjust gear shifting only when using an electronic gear shifting unit.
  • Page 48 RD protection reset In order to protect the system from falls etc., if the bicycle is subjected to a strong impact, the RD Protection function will operate and the connection between the motor and the link will be momentarily severed so that the rear derailleur can no longer operate.

  • Page 49: Drive Unit Setting Data Backup Function

    For information on how to install E-TUBE PROJECT, check the support website. NOTE Connecting to devices is not possible while charging. • You need SM-PCE1 and SM-JC40 / JC41 to connect SHIMANO STEPS to a PC. • Firmware is subject to change without notice. If necessary, contact the place of purchase.

  • Page 50: About Wireless Functions

    „ About wireless functions Functions ANT connection The wireless unit transmits the following information to the cycle computer. • Battery level • Front and rear derailleur gear positions • Adjustment value The latest functions can be checked by updating the software via E-TUBE PROJECT. For details, consult the place of purchase.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting „ Battery LED lamp error indications System errors and similar warnings are indicated by the battery LED lamps through various lighting patterns. Error indication Lighting Indication condition Recovery type pattern *1 Make sure that the cable is not loose or improperly Communication error connected.

  • Page 52: Error Messages On The Cycle Computer

    „ Error messages on the cycle computer Warnings This disappears if the error is fixed. SC-E8000 SC-E6010 List of warnings Operational restrictions Display Code while warning is Remedy preconditions displayed Temperature of the Stop using the assist function until the temperature of drive unit is higher Power assistance may the drive unit drops.
  • Page 53 Errors If an error message is displayed on the entire screen, follow one of the procedures below to reset the display. • Press the power button of the battery. • Remove the battery from the holder. If resetting the battery power does not solve the problem or the same problem occurs frequently, contact the place of purchase.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Operational restriction when Display Code Remedy preconditions an error is being displayed Part of the cycle computer’s Power assistance is not E043 Contact the place of purchase or bicycle dealer. firmware may be provided during riding. damaged. „ Troubleshooting Assist function Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy...
  • Page 55 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy The traveling distance may become shorter Check the battery charge. If the battery is depending on road conditions, the gear nearly spent, recharge it. position and total light usage time. The battery characteristics will drop during This is not a sign of a problem.
  • Page 56 Battery Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy The battery quickly loses its The battery may be at the end of its service Replace the battery with a new one. charge. life. Disconnect and then reconnect the power plug of the charger, and then repeat the Is the power plug of the charger securely recharging operation.
  • Page 57 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy The battery cannot be Contact the place of purchase. removed. The battery cannot be Contact the place of purchase. inserted. Fluid is coming out from the Contact the place of purchase. battery. An abnormal odor can be Stop using the battery immediately and detected.
  • Page 58 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy Check if the electric wire connector is The gear position is not The gear position is only displayed when disconnected. If you are not sure, contact displayed. using the electronic gear shifting unit. the place of purchase. Change the setting.
  • Page 59 The number that is on the key is required should you need to purchase spare keys. Enter the key number in the box below and keep in a safe place. Key number Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) © Aug. 2016 by Shimano Inc. HTR...

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