CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ..................3 Important safety information .................3 To ensure safety ...................3 Features of SHIMANO STEPS ................7 Assist mode ..........................7 Quick guide ....................8 Names of parts ................... 12 Specifications..................... 13 Preparation ....................14 Charging the battery ........................14 Charger LED lamp ........................18 Battery LED lamp ........................18...
• Use the SHIMANO specified charger and observe the IMPORTANT NOTICE specified charging conditions when charging the specified battery. Not doing so may cause overheating, • Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer for bursting, or ignition of the battery. information on installation and adjustment of the products which are not found in the user's manual.
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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.
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Handling the battery "Connection and communication with the PC" section. • When you carry a power-assisted bicycle in a car, remove • Do not use thinner or other solvents to clean any of the the battery from the bicycle and place the bicycle on a products.
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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.
* 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.
Quick guide SHIMANO STEPS E6100 is compatible with the following types of components in addition to those listed here. • Cycle computer SC-E7000 • Switch unit SW-E7000 • Frame built-in battery BT-E8020 For details on display and operation, refer to "Operation."...
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Charging Lights up (Within 1 hour after the completion of charging) Charging error Flashing Turn on the power. To turn off the power, repeat this procedure. < Down-tube mount type battery > BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 BT-E6010 < Rear carrier mount type battery > BT-E6000 / BT-E6001...
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< Integrated battery > NOTICE When turning the power ON/OFF, do not place your foot on the pedal.
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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 how to operate it beforehand. Turn off the power.
Names of parts < For electronic gear shifting > Shifting • SW-E6010 switch • SW-E7000 Motor unit + Internal geared hub Rear Derailleur (DI2) Internal geared Motor unit Rear Derailleur (DI2)
Preparation You cannot use the battery immediately after shipment. The battery can be used after charging it with the designated charger. 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.
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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 Charging complete Turned < EC-E6002 > Charger LED lamp Battery LED lamp Use this to check the current charging status.
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.
NOTICE 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). • If using SC-E7000/EW-EN100, the power supply is operated from the battery. NOTICE Do not place your foot on the pedals when turning ON/OFF.
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< BT-E6010 > < BT-E8020 > Power button Power button 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.
EW-EN100 The LED2 turns ON. LED2 Basic operation It is possible to change assigned functions for individual switches. For details, please consult your place of purchase. Cycle computer and switch units SC-E6100/SW-E6010 Left switch Right switch Function button Light button Power button SC-E7000/SW-E7000 Function button...
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Left switch Right switch (default: for assistance) (default: for electronic shifting) At riding: increase assistance. At riding: shift gears to increase pedal Assist-X At setting: move the setting menu cursor, Shift-X resistance. adjust settings,etc. At riding: decrease assistance. At riding: shift gears to decrease pedal Assist-Y At setting: move the setting menu cursor, Shift-Y...
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. •...
Basic status display Displays the status of your bicycle and travel data. The gear position is only displayed when using electronic gear shifting. < SC-E6100 > Battery level indicator (J) (K) Maintenance alert Indicates that maintenance is required. Contact your place of purchase or a bicycle dealer if this icon is displayed.
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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". Battery level indicator You can check the battery level while riding. SC-E6100/SC-E7000 The battery level is shown as a number and icon.
EW-EN100 While power is turned on, the LED2 indicates the battery level. LED2 LED2 indication Battery level 100 - 21% (Lit in green) 20% or less (Lit in red) Only a few left (blink in red) Changing the assist mode Changing the assist mode with switch unit Press Assist-X or Assist-Y.
Changing the assist mode with 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] Lit in green [NORM] Lit in yellow [HIGH] ...
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Operation of walk assist function While in walk assist mode, press and hold down Assist-Y. Assist • Start the walk assist function. • If Assist-Y is not operated for over 1 minute, the assist mode will change to [OFF]. • If the switch unit is connected to EW-EN100, the LED1 blinks blue when the above operation is performed.
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. Assist Function button Travel data display [DST] [CADENCE] Display item Description [DST] Traveling distance [ODO] [MAX] [ODO] Cumulative distance...
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Clearing the traveling distance (SC-E6100) 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. This operation can only be used when SW-E6010 is being used. Press Assist-A or function button to change the travel data display to [DST].
Switching the travel data display (SC-E7000) The type of displayed traveling data changes each time < Current speed display > you press the function button, beginning with [DST]. If nothing is done within 60 seconds, the screen will automatically switch back to displaying the current speed. •...
Clearing the traveling distance (SC-E7000) You can clear the traveling distance in the main screen. When the traveling distance is cleared, [TME], [AVG] and [MAX] are also cleared. Change the traveling data display to [DST] and press Assist-A or the function button. Release the finger when the [DST] indication starts blinking.
Setting menu Launching (SC-E6100) Stop your bicycle. < Basic screen > < Setting menu screen > Perform the following to switch to the setting menu. • Ensure that [DST] is not being displayed on the screen, and then hold Assist-A or the function button until the screen switches to the setting menu.
Configurable items Details Reset the traveling distance or [Clear] the setting values. [Clock] Set the current time. [Start mode] Set the start gear. [Backlight] Configure the display backlight. [Brightness] Set the display brightness. [Beep] Turning the beep sound ON/OFF. [Unit] Select between km and miles.
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Select a menu item. [Clear] [Exit] (1) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor on setting menu. (2) Press Function button. [Display speed] The display changes to the selected menu item. [Clock] If using SW-E6010, control is also possible with [RD protection Assist-A.
[Clear] Setting reset Reset the traveling distance or the setting values. Enter the [Clear] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Clear], then press Assist-A or the function button. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select what you want to reset.
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Press Function button to reset the selected item. If using SW-E6010, control is also possible with Assist-A. * The screen will automatically return to the setting menu screen. Assist Function button...
[Clock] Time setting 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 or the function button.
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< SC-E6100 > Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the minutes value. • Press Assist-X to increase the value. • Press Assist-Y to decrease the value. Assist < SC-E7000 > Press Assist-A or the function button to confirm the setting. * The screen will automatically return to the setting menu screen.
[Start mode] Start mode setting 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.
[Backlight] Backlight setting (SC-E6100 only) 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 or the function button. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure.
[Brightness] Backlight brightness setting (SC-E6100 only) 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 or the function button. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to adjust the brightness. Brightness can be adjusted to one of five levels.
[Light] Light ON/OFF (SC-E7000 only) Configure the battery-powered light setting. Enter the [Light] menu. (1) Launch the setting menu. (2) Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select [Light], then press Assist-A or the function button. Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to select the required setting. Assist Configurable items Details...
[Beep] Beep setting 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 or the function button.
[Unit] km/mile switch 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 or the function button. < SC-E6100 > Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure.
[Language] Language setting 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 or the function button. < SC-E6100 > Press Assist-X or Assist-Y to move the cursor to the item you want to configure.
[Font color] Font color setting 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 Function button. If using SW-E6010, control is also possible with Assist-A.
[Shift timing] Automatic gear shifting timing setting 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 Function button.
[Shifting advice] Gear shifting advice setting (SC-E6100 only) 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.
[RD protection reset] Reset RD protection 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.
[Display speed] Adjusting the display speed 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.
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.
For information on how to install an E-TUBE PROJECT, check the support website. • SM-PCE1/SM-PCE02 is needed to connect SHIMANO STEPS to a PC. SMJC40/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 •...
Errors and remedies Battery LED lamp error indications System errors and similar warnings are indicated by the battery LED lamps through various lighting patterns. If the situation does not improve, contact the place of purchase. Error indication Lighting Indication condition Recovery type pattern *1...
Error messages on the cycle computer Warnings If the situation is resolved, this indication will disappear. < SC-E6100 > < SC-E7000 > If the situation does not improve, contact your place of purchase. Operational restrictions Display Code while warning is Remedy preconditions displayed...
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Error If an error message is displayed on the entire screen, < SC-E6100 > < SC-E7000 > follow one of the procedures below to reset the display. • Press the power button of the battery. • Remove the battery from the battery mount. NOTICE If the situation does not improve even after turning the power back ON, consult with a distributor.
Display Operational restriction when 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.
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 your 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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* Key number The number that is attached to the key is needed in case you need to purchase spare keys. Make a note of the number in the following box and keep it in a safe place. Key number One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A.
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