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UM-72F0A-009-00
SHIMANO Total Electric Power System
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E8000 Series
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  • Page 1 UM-72F0A-009-00 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 Booklet Structure ..................6 Features of SHIMANO STEPS E8000 Series ............7 Riding the bicycle ........................7 Assist mode ........................8 Names of parts .....................9 Specifications..................... 10 Installing and removing the cycle computer ................14 Turning the power ON / OFF ....................

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    • Use the SHIMANO specified charger and observe the IMPORTANT NOTICE specified charging conditions when charging the specified battery. Not doing so may cause overheating, bursting, or • Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer for ignition of the battery. information on installation and adjustment of the products which are not found in the user's manual.
  • Page 5 Handling the battery • Do not allow children to play near the product. • If any liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, Handling the battery immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with • Do not leave the battery in a place exposed to direct clean water such as tap water without rubbing your eyes, sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot day, or other hot and seek medical advice immediately.
  • Page 6 Handling the battery • Contact the place of purchase for updates of the product software. The most up-to-date information is available • When you carry a power-assisted bicycle in a car, remove on the SHIMANO website. For details, refer to the the battery from the bicycle and place the bicycle on a "Connection and communication with devices."...
  • Page 7 FCC compliance information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Booklet Structure

    SHIMANO STEPS user's manuals are split among several booklets, as described below. • SHIMANO STEPS user's manual (this document) This is the basic user's manual for SHIMANO STEPS. It contains the following content. - SHIMANO STEPS quick guide - How to read the cycle computer and configure settings...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Cycle computer/Junction [A]: SC-E8000 SC-E6010 SC-E6100 SC-E7000 EW-EN100 Assist switch: (D) (I) SW-E8000-L SW-E6000 SW-E6010 SW-E7000 Front chainring: SM-CRE80 SM-CRE80-B SM-CRE80-12-B Chain device: SM-CDE80 Crank arm: FC-E8000 FC-E8050 FC-M8050 Drive unit: DU-E8000 Speed sensor: SM-DUE10 Drive unit cover: SM-DUE80-A/SM-DUE80-B Battery (external type)/ Battery mount (external type):...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Operating temperature -10 – 50˚C Battery type Lithium ion battery range: During discharge Please read the SHIMANO Operating temperature 0 – 40˚C Nominal capacity STEPS special battery and range: During charging parts user's manual. Storage temperature Rated voltage -20 – 70˚C 36 V DC Storage temperature -20 –...
  • Page 13 Cycle computer and switch units SC-E8000/SW-E8000-L/SW-M8050-R (SW-M9050-R) Right switch SW-M8050-R Left switch (SW-M9050-R) SW-E8000-L Function button SC-E6010/SW-E6000 Light button Power button SC-E6010/SW-E6010 Light button Power button...
  • Page 14 SC-E6100/SW-E6010 Left switch Right switch Function button Light button Power button SC-E7000/SW-E7000 Function button Left switch Right switch (default: for assistance) (default: for electronic shifting) At riding: increase assistance. Assist-X At setting: move the setting menu cursor, Shift-X At riding: shift up. adjust settings,etc.
  • Page 15 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. • The button does not recommend operating this unit while riding the bicycle. Please select your preferred assist mode before riding.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing The Cycle Computer

    „ Installing and removing the cycle computer SC-E6010/SC-E6100 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, slide it while pushing the bracket lever downward.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Basic Screen Display

    SHIMANO STEPS logo screen This screen is displayed during system start up and shutdown. For SC-E6100, the screen shown on the right is displayed when the battery level is low. EW-EN100 The LED2 turns ON. LED2 „ Basic screen display Displays the status of the power assisted bicycle, traveling data.
  • Page 19 Battery level indicator SC-E8000 Displays the current battery level. Gear position (Only displays when electronic gear shifting is in use) Displays the currently set gear position. Current gear position(SC-E6010/SC-E6100) Shifting advice*1(SC-E6100) This notifies you of the recommended timing at which to shift based on the bicycle riding conditions.
  • Page 20 SC-E7000 (E)/(H) EW-EN100 LED lamps indicate the following status. LED lamps • Current battery level • Current assist mode For details, see "Battery level indicator" and "Changing the assist mode".
  • Page 21 Battery level indicator You can check the battery level on the cycle computer while riding. SC-E8000/SC-E6100/SC-E7000 SC-E6010 Display Battery level Display Battery level 100% 100 - 81% 80 - 61% 60 - 41% 40 - 21% 20 - 1% * For SC-E8000/SC-E7000, the battery level indicator will flash when the battery level is low.

  • Page 22: Changing Assist Mode

    „ Changing assist mode Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to switch assist modes. SC-E8000 If no assist switch is connected when using SC-E6100 or SC-E7000, you can also hold down the function button to switch to assist mode. Assist SC-E6010 Function button [BOOST]: Assist boost [TRAIL]: Assist trail [BOOST]...
  • Page 23 EW-EN100 Press button. LED1 Assist mode is changed each time you press it. Button The LED1 indicates current assist mode. LED1 indications Assist mode [OFF] Lit in light blue [ECO] Button Lit in green [TRAIL] Lit in yellow [BOOST] [OFF] Press button...

  • Page 24: Switching To [Walk] Mode (Walk Assist Mode)

    „ Switching to [WALK] mode (walk assist mode) • If Assist-Y is not pressed for one minute or more, the mode active before [WALK] mode was set, is re-activated. • If the bicycle is not moved after [WALK] mode is activated, walk assist is automatically inactivated. To re-activate [WALK] mode, momentarily release Assist-Y and then hold down Assist-Y.
  • Page 25 Switching to walk assist mode * The Walk assist mode function may not be able to be SC-E8000 used in certain regions. With your feet off the pedals and current speed at [0 km/h], hold down Assist-Y until [WALK] displays. •...
  • Page 26 Walk assist mode operation Continue to press Assist-Y while in walk assist mode. SC-E6100 • Walk assist will function only while Assist-Y is pressed. • If a switch unit is connected to EW-EN100, the LED1 will flash blue when walk assist starts. Assist EW-EN100 Walk assist...
  • Page 27 Press Assist-X to exit walk assist mode. EW-EN100 • When [WALK] mode is canceled, the mode active Walk assist before [WALK] mode was set, is re-activated. Assist OFF mode enabled Assist LED1...

  • Page 28: Switching The Travel Data Display (Sc-E8000/Sc-E6010)

    „ Switching the travel data display (SC-E8000/SC-E6010) * The Walk assist mode function may not be able to be used in certain regions. The type of travel data displayed changes each time you press Assist-A or the cycle computer's function button. Assist Function button Traveling distance...
  • Page 29 Clearing the traveling distance (SC-E8000/SC-E6010) You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. Change the traveling data display to [DST] and press Assist-A for 2 seconds. Release the finger when the [DST] indication starts blinking. In this state, pressing Assist-A again clears the traveling distance.

  • Page 30: Switching The Travel Data Display (Sc-E6100)

    „ Switching the travel data display (SC-E6100) * The Walk assist mode function may not be able to be used in certain regions. The type of travel data displayed changes each time you press Assist-A or the cycle computer's function button. Assist Travel data display...
  • Page 31 Clearing the traveling distance (SC-E6100) You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. When the traveling distance is cleared, [TIME] (Traveling time), [AVG] (average speed), [MAX] (maximum speed) are also cleared. Press Assist-A or function button to change the travel data display to [DST].

  • Page 32: Switching The Travel Data Display (Sc-E7000)

    „ Switching the travel data display (SC-E7000) * The Walk assist mode function may not be able to be < Current speed display > used in certain regions. The type of travel data displayed changes each time you press Assist-A or the cycle computer's function button. Assist Function button Current speed...
  • Page 33 Clearing the traveling distance (SC-E7000) You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. When the traveling distance is cleared, [TME] (Traveling time), [AVG] (average speed), and [MAX] (maximum speed) are also cleared. Press Assist-A or the function button to switch the traveling data display to [DST].

  • Page 34: About The Setting Menus

    „ About the setting menus Accessing the setting menu SC-E8000 Hold down the function button or Assist-X and Assist-Y when the bicycle is not moving to display the menu list screen. Assist Function button SC-E6010...
  • Page 35 Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the various menus. Press the function button to display the setting screen for the selected menu. SW-E8000-L/SC-E8000 Assist Function button Clear settings SC-E8000 Clock setting [Clear] [Exit] Bluetooth LE pairing Bluetooth LE/ANT connection status [RD protection [Clock] Turning the light on/off...
  • Page 36 SC-E6010 Assist 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...
  • Page 37 SC-E6100/SC-E7000 Assist SC-E6100/SC-E7000 [Clear] [Exit] [Clock] [Display speed] Assist [Backlight] [RD protection reset] [Brightness] [Light] [Shifting advice] Function button [Beep] [Shift timing] Clear settings Clock setting [Unit] [Adjust] Turning the display backlight on/off (SC-E6100) Display backlight brightness setting (SC-E6100) Turning the light on/off (SC-E7000) [Language] [Font color] Turning the beep noise on/off...
  • Page 38 [Clear] Setting reset Reset the traveling distance to default. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [DST]. SC-E8000 Assist Configurable items Details SC-E6010 Return to the menu list [Exit] screen [DST] Reset the traveling distance [Default]*1 Reset the display settings SC-E6010/SC-E6100 only When the display settings are reset, the following will be reset to their default settings.
  • Page 39 To reset traveling distance, select [OK] using Assist-X or Assist-Y and press the function button to confirm. After resetting, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen. • A reset confirmation screen is not displayed on SC-E6010/SC-E7000/SC-E6100. Assist Function button When the traveling distance is cleared, [TIME]/[TME] (Traveling time), [AVG] (average speed), and [MAX] (maximum speed) are...
  • Page 40 [Clock] Time setting Configure the clock setting. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the time. • Press Assist-X to increase the numbers. • Press Assist-Y to decrease the numbers. Assist Pressing Assist-A or function button enables the set value and moves you to the minutes setting. Assist Function button Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to set the minutes.
  • Page 41 [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 42 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 Assist-X/Assist-Y/function button or the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen after awhile.
  • Page 43 [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 44 [Light] Light ON/OFF (SC-E8000/SC-E7000) Turns the light connected to the drive unit ON/OFF. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Configurable items Details [ON] Keep light always on [OFF] Keep light always off Press Assist-A or the function button to finalize the setting.
  • Page 45 [Light] Light ON/OFF (SC-E6010/SC-E6100) The light can be turned on by pressing the light button on the cycle computer when the light is connected. An icon indicating that the light is on appears on the screen. Push the button again to turn the light off.
  • Page 46 [Backlight] backlight setting (SC-E6010/SC-E6100) Configure the display backlight setting. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Configurable items Details [ON] Keep light always on [OFF] Keep light always off Turns the light connected [MANUAL] to the drive unit ON/OFF. Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 47 [Brightness] backlight brightness setting (SC-E8000/SC-E6010/SC-E6100) The brightness of the backlight can be adjusted as needed. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the brightness. • The brightness can be adjusted in 5 levels. Assist Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the adjusted value.
  • Page 48 [Beep] Beep setting The beep noise can be turned on/off. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Configurable items Details [ON] Enable beeps [OFF] Disable beeps Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 49 [Unit] Km/mile switch Distance units (km/miles) can be switched. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Configurable items Details [km] Displayed in km [mile] Displayed in miles Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting. •...
  • Page 50 [Language] Language setting Configure the language setting. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Language English French German Dutch Italian Spanish Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 51 [Font color] Font color settings (SC-E6010/SC-E6100/SC-E7000) The font color can be changed. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. [White] Assist Configurable items [White] [Black] [Black] Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting. • After confirmation, the screen will automatically return to the menu list screen.
  • Page 52 [Shift timing] Display timing setting (SC-E6100) Set the timing at which gear shifting advice is displayed. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the values. • Pressing Assist-X to increase the value adjusts shift timing to make pedaling easier. • Pressing Assist-Y to decrease the value adjusts shift timing to make pedaling harder.
  • Page 53 [Shifting advice] shifting advice setting (SC-E6100) Sets whether to display the recommended gear shifting timing on the cycle computer during manual gear shifting. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure. Assist Configurable Details items Enables the gear shifting advice...
  • Page 54 [RD protection reset] Reset RD protection In order to protect the system when the bicycle falls and is subjected to a strong impact, the RD Protection function will activate and momentarily severe the connection between the motor and the link, impairing the proper function of the rear derailleur.
  • Page 55 [Display speed] Adjusting the display speed (SC-E6100/SC-E7000) Adjusts the displayed speed when there is a difference between the speed displayed on the cycle computer and other devices. If the display on the cycle computer is adjusted, the actual speed may be higher than the displayed speed. Keep this in mind if riding in an area with a speed limit.

  • Page 56: Settings (Ew-En100)

    Settings (EW-EN100) The setting function cannot 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. The connection between the motor and the link will be momentarily severed so that the rear derailleur can no longer operate.

  • Page 57: Drive Unit Setting Data Backup Function (Sc-E8000/Sc-E6010)

    Connecting to devices is not possible while charging. • SM-PCE1/SM-PCE02 is needed to connect SHIMANO STEPS to a PC. SMJC40/SM-JC41 will be needed in the following situations. There are no free E-TUBE ports on the cycle computer (for example, if using electronic gear shifting) If connecting the switch unit by itself to the PC •...

  • Page 58: About Wireless Functions

    ANT connection (SC-E8000/SC-E7000/SC-E6100/EW-EN100) When the main power is turned ON for SHIMANO STEPS, communication can be received at any time. Switch the external device to connection mode and then connect it. For SC-E8000, you can check [Bluetooth LE/ANT] to confirm whether the connection was successful.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Error Messages On The Cycle Computer

    „ Error messages on the cycle computer Warnings If the situation is resolved, this indication will disappear. SC-E8000 If the situation does not improve, consult a distributor. SC-E7000 SC-E6100 List of warnings Operational restrictions Display Code while warning is Remedy preconditions displayed Temperature of the...
  • Page 61 Operational restrictions Display Code while warning is Remedy preconditions displayed If it has exceeded the temperature in which discharge is If the temperature possible, leave the battery in a cool place away from exceeds the direct sunlight until the internal temperature of the guaranteed No system functions will W020...
  • Page 62 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 the situation does not improve even after turning the power back ON, consult with a distributor.
  • Page 63 Operational restriction when Display Code Remedy preconditions an error is being displayed This is displayed when a genuine drive unit is not Connect a genuine battery and drive unit. E025 connected. No system functions will start. Check the condition of the cables. This is displayed if any of the cables are disconnected.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    „ 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.
  • Page 65 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy Are the tires inflated to a sufficient pressure? Use a pump to add air. Set the assist mode to [BOOST]. If you still Is the assist mode set to [OFF]? do not feel that assistance is being given, contact the place of purchase.
  • Page 66 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 67 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy 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. contact the place of purchase. Smoke is coming out from Stop using the battery immediately and the battery.
  • Page 68 Symptom Cause / Possibility Remedy Change the setting. Can the beep be turned off. Refer to "[Beep] Beep setting". SC-E6010/SC-E6100 Change the setting. Can the backlight be turned Refer to "[Backlight] backlight setting off. (SC-E6010/SC-E6100)". The product is designed so that if it detects The setting menu cannot be that the bicycle is being ridden, the setting Stop the bicycle and then make the...
  • Page 69 * Key number 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 One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003 High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands Phone: +31-402-612222 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka 590-8577, Japan Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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