CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ..................3 Important safety information .................3 To ensure safety ...................3 Features of SHIMANO STEPS ................7 Assist mode ..........................7 Start your STEPS ...................8 Names of parts ................... 11 Specifications..................... 12 Preparation ....................13 Charging the battery ........................13 Charger LED lamp ........................17 Battery LED lamp ........................17...
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Brightness ..........................41 Beep ............................42 Unit ............................43 Language ...........................44 Font color ..........................45 Adjust ............................45 Shift timing ..........................46 Shifting advice ..........................47 RD protection reset ........................48 Exit .............................48 Settings (EW-EN100) ................... 49 RD protection reset ........................49 Adjust ............................49 Drive unit setting data backup function ............49 Connection and communication with devices ..........
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of battery. such marks by SHIMANO INC. is under license. Other • Use the SHIMANO specified charger and observe the trademarks and trade names are those of their respective specified charging conditions when charging the owners.
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2. During charging: 0 °C - 40 °C instructions given in the user's manual. Furthermore, it is Cleaning recommended that you use only genuine Shimano parts at these times. If bolts and nuts are left loosened or the • The frequency of maintenance will vary depending on product is damaged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over the riding conditions.
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Cleaning • The use of a genuine Shimano battery is recommended. If • If any malfunctions or other problems occur, contact the using a battery from another manufacturer, make sure to place of purchase.
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This software. The most up-to-date information is available equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio on the Shimano website. For details, refer to the frequency energy and, if not installed and used in "Connection and communication with the PC" section.
* Some of the functions listed above can only be used once the firmware has been updated. If this is the case, consult the place of purchase, and carry out the firmware updates. Assist mode You can select a SHIMANO STEPS assist mode for each particular application. [HIGH] [NORM] (Normal) [ECO] Steep uphill slopes.
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Start your STEPS Charge the battery. It is possible to charge the battety even while it is mounted on the bicycle. For detals, see “Charging the battery while installed on the bicycle.” <Down-tube mount type battery> Example : BT-E8010 Light On <Rear carrier mount type battery>...
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Turn on the power. To turn off the power, repeat this procedure. <Down-tube mount type battery> BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 BT-E6010 Long press <Rear carrier mount type battery> BT-E6000 / BT-E6001 Long press <Integrated battery> Long press NOTE When turning the power ON/OFF, do not place your foot on the pedal.
Ride the bicycle. Assist will start when you start pedaling. CAUTION SHIMANO STEPS supports various brake systems. Before riding, please check the brake system of your bicycle and Assist how to operate it beforehand.
Names of parts < For electronic gear shifting > Shifting • SW-E6010 switch Motor unit + Internal geared hub Rear Derailleur (DI2) Internal geared Motor unit Rear Derailleur (DI2)
For the Operating temperature 0 – 40˚C Nominal capacity latest information on range: During charging 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...
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.
Charging the battery that removed from the bicycle BT-E6000/BT-E6001/BT-E6010 Adapter (SM-BTE60) is necessary to charge BT-E6000/BT-E6001/BT-E6010 when removed from the bicycle. Attach the adapter to the charging plug. Connect the charger’s power plug to the outlet. Connect the adapter to the battery’s charging port. <...
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BT-E8010/BT-E8014/BT-E8020 Connect the battery charger’s power plug to the outlet. < BT-E8010/BT-E8014 > Connect the charging plug into the battery's charging port. Battery Charging port Charging plug < BT-E8020 > Battery Charging plug Charging port...
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Charging the battery while installed on the bicycle • Place the battery charger on a stable surface such as the floor before charging. • Stabilize the bicycle to ensure that it does not collapse during charging. Connect the battery charger power plug to the outlet. Connect the charging plug to the charging port on the battery mount or the battery.
Charger LED lamp After charging has started, the LED lamp on the charger <EC-E6000> will light up. Charger LED lamp Charging Lit up Charging error Blinking Battery disconnected Turned <EC-E6002> Charger LED lamp Battery LED lamp Use this to check the current charging status. Battery LED lamps The shape of the battery LED lamp varies depending on the model number.
Battery level indication The current battery level can be checked by pressing the battery's power button. LED lamp indication*1 Battery level 100% - 81% 80% - 61% 60% - 41% 40% - 21% 20% - 1% 0% (When battery is not installed on bicycle) 0% (When battery is installed on bicycle) Power off / Shutdown : Not lit...
Installing and removing the battery The battery is secured to the battery mount with the key. The following description may not be applicable, as different types of keys are available. Installing CAUTION • Hold the battery firmly and be careful to prevent dropping when installing. •...
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Slide the battery. • Push in the battery until there is a click. Remove the key. • Return the key to the locked position and then remove the key. BT-E8020 This procedure is an example using a frame whose battery is removed/installed from below. Insert the battery from bottom side.
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Removing CAUTION • Hold the battery firmly and be careful to prevent dropping when removing or carrying it. BT-E6000/BT-E6001 The position of the key does not affect the insertion of the battery. You can insert it regardless of the key position. Insert the Key.
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BT-E6010/BT-E8010/BT-E8014 Insert the Key. <BT-E6010> Push power button to turn off the power. Turn off the power, then insert the key into the key cylinder in the battery mount. <BT-E8010/BT-E8014> Push power button to turn off the power. Key cylinder Turn the key until you feel some resistance.
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BT-E8020 • This procedure is an example using a frame whose battery is removed/installed from below. • If using a battery cover manufactured by another company, remove the battery cover before removing the battery. Open the keyhole cap. Turn off the power, then open the keyhole cap. Key hole cap Push power button to turn off the power.
NOTE Do not install or remove the battery with the key left inserted on the battery mount or the keyhole cap left open. The battery may be damaged if it comes into contact with the top (grip portion) of the key. ...
Operation Turning the power ON / OFF • The power cannot be turned on while charging. • If the bicycle has not moved for over 10 minutes, the power will automatically turn off (automatic power off function). NOTE Do not place your foot on the pedals when turning ON/OFF. This may cause a system error. Powering on using the cycle computer with the cycle computer •...
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Display when Power is ON SC-E6100 When the power is turned ON, a screen similar to that shown below is displayed, and then switches to the basic screen. Normal startup Battery level too low * The level of the cycle computer's built-in battery is too low.
Basic operation It is possible to change assigned functions for individual switches. For details, please consult with the dealer from which you purchased the product. Cycle computer (SC-E6100) and switch units (SW-E6010) Left switch Right switch Function button Light button Power button Left switch Right switch...
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Junction [A] (EW-EN100) EW-EN100 is used instead of cycle computer. It is attached to the brake outer casing or brake hose and located near the handle bar. Button Junction [A] Press: change the assist mode each time you press it. Button Press and hold (about 2 seconds): turn the light ON/OFF NOTE...
Turning the light ON / OFF • If your bicycle has the lights connected to drive unit, the lights can operate from the cycle computer or junction [A]. • The light turns off in conjunction with the battery power. When the battery power is off, the light is off. SC-E6100 Press the light button.
Basic status display SC-E6100 Displays the status of your bicycle and travel data. The gear position is only displayed when using electronic gear shifting. < Basic screen of SC-E6100 > Battery level indicator (I) (J) Gear position display Current gear position Start mode gear position* Shifting advice This notifies you of the recommended timing...
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Battery level indicator You can check the battery level while riding. SC-E6100 The battery level is shown as a number and icon. The display varies depending on the bicycle. You must connect to E-TUBE PROJECT to change this. Please contact a distributor for details.
Changing the assist mode Changing the assist mode with switch unit Press Assist-X or Assist-Y. < SC-E6100 > Assist [HIGH] [NORM] [WALK] [ECO] [OFF] Long press Y Short press X Changing the assist mode with EW-EN100 Press button. LED lamp (inner side) Assist mode is changed each time you press it.
Walk assist mode • This mode may not be available in certain regions. • The walk assist function can operate at a maximum of 6 km/h. The assistance level and speed vary with the gear position. Switch to walk assist mode Press and hold Assist-Y (about 2 seconds) until the <...
Switching the travel data display (SC-E6100) The type of travel data displayed changes each time you press Assist-A or the cycle computer's function button. < SC-E6100 > Assist Assist Travel data display Function button [DST] [CADENCE] Display item Description [DST] Traveling distance [ODO]...
Clearing the traveling distance You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. When the traveling distance is cleared, [TIME] (travelable time), [AVG] (average speed), [MAX] (maximum speed) are also cleared. Press Assist-A to change the travel data display to [DST]. Assist Press and hold down Assist-A until the value below the [DST] display blinks.
Setting menu (SC-E6100) Launching Stop your bicycle. < Basic screen > < Setting menu screen > Press and hold the function button. When the display changes to the setting screen, release the button. Function button Select the menu item. [Clear] [Exit] (1) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor on...
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Clear Reset the traveling distance or the setting values. When the [DST] (traveling distance) is cleared, [TIME] (travelable time), [AVG] (average speed) and [MAX] (maximum speed ) are also cleared. Enter the [Clear] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Clear], then press Assist-A.
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Clock Sets the current time. First set "hour" then "minute". In step 2 and 4 in below procedure, you can change the values quickly by holding down Assist-X or Assist-Y. Enter the [Clock] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Clock], then press Assist-A.
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Start mode Set the start gear of the start mode function. It is possible to have the gear automatically shifted to the number set here when you start moving from a standstill. Enter the [Start mode] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Clock], then press Assist-A.
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Backlight Configure the display backlight. Enter the [Backlight] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Backlight], then press Assist-A. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure. Assist Configurable items Details...
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Brightness Set the display brightness. Enter the [Brightness] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Brightness], then press Assist-A. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the brightness. Brightness can be adjusted to one of five levels. Assist Press Assist-A to confirm the setting.
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Beep Turn the beep sound ON/OFF. Even when [Beep] is set to [OFF], a beep will sound when there is a misoperation, system error, etc. Enter the [Beep] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Beep], then press Assist-A.
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Unit Toggle between kilometers and miles. Enter the [Unit] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Unit], then press Assist-A. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure. Assist Configurable Details...
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Language Set the display language. Enter the [Language] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Language], then press Assist-A. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure. Assist Configurable items [English]...
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Font color Toggle the font character color between black and white. Enter the [Font color] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Font color], then press Assist-A. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the Black White item you want to configure.
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Shift timing Adjust the shift timing of the automatic shift mode. This setting is used when shifting advice is displayed during manual shift mode. Enter the [Shift timing] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Shift timing], then press Assist-A.
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Shifting advice Turn the shifting advice function ON/OFF. If turned [ON], this notifies you of the recommended timing at which to shift based on the bicycle riding conditions during manual shifting mode. Enter the [Shifting advice] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Shifting advice], then press Assit-A.
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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” is enabled. The connection between the motor and the link will be momentarily severed so that the rear derailleur can no longer operate.
Settings (EW-EN100) The setting function can not be used while riding the bicycle. 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” is enabled.
For information on how to install an E-TUBE PROJECT, check the support website. • 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.
Errors and remedies 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.
Error messages on the cycle computer Warnings This disappears if the error is fixed. Operational restrictions Display Code while warning is Remedy preconditions displayed Stop using the assist function until the temperature of The temperature of The level of assistance the drive unit drops.
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Error If an error message is displayed on the entire screen, <SC-E6100> follow one of the procedures below to reset the display. • Press the power button of the battery. • Remove the battery from the battery mount. NOTE If resetting the battery power does not solve the problem or the same problem occurs frequently, contact the place of purchase.
Display Operational restriction when Code Remedy preconditions an error is being displayed The current firmware is not Power assistance is not Connect to E-TUBE PROJECT, then update the E033 compatible with provided during riding. firmware for all units to the latest version. this system.
Troubleshooting Assist function Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy Check the battery charge. If the battery is Is the battery sufficiently charged? nearly spent, recharge it. Are you riding on long slopes in summer weather or riding for a long time carrying a Turn off the power, wait for a while and heavy load? then check once more.
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Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy Are the tires inflated to a sufficient pressure? Use a pump to add air. Set the assist mode to [HIGH]. If you still do Is the assist mode set to [OFF]? not feel that assistance is being given, contact the place of purchase.
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Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy If the charger is being used continuously to Wait a while before using the charger The charger is warm. charge batteries, it may become warm. again. Check the connection for any foreign Is the recharging plug of the charger objects before reinserting the charging securely inserted into the battery? connector.
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Cycle computer Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy The amount of battery charge may be Recharge the battery, and then turn the insufficient. power on once more. Hold down the power button to turn on Is the power turned on? the power. The power cannot be turned on while the Is the battery charging? battery is mounted on the bicycle and...
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Other Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy When pressing the switch, Operation of the switch being pressed has two beeps sound, and the It is not a sign of a malfunction. been disabled. switch cannot be operated. This occurs when a warning or error is displayed on the cycle computer.
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