Technical information

4. If you would like Shimano STEPS Manager to be available for use
by all users of the PC, select
“Anyone who uses this computer
(all users)”. If you would like only
the current user of the PC to be
able to use the application, select
“Only for me”. After making the
selection, click the [Next] button.
7. When installation is complete, the following window appears.
Click the [Finish] button to close the
installation wizard. If you select
“Launch Shimano STEPS
Manager”, Shimano STEPS
Manager will be launched when
you click the [Finish] button.
Te c h n i c a l Ser vi ce I n s t r uc t i o n s SI-7EA0A-002
SM-PCE1
•Do not use outdoors or in environments with high humidity.
•Do not place the SM-PCE1 on dusty floors when using it.
•Place the SM-PCE1 on a stable surface such as a table when
using it.
•Do not place any objects on top of the SM-PCE1 or its cables.
•Do not wrap the cables into bundles.
•Do not hold the SM-PCE1 by the cables when carrying it.
•Do not apply excessive tension to the cables.
•Do not use any USB cable other than the USB cable which is
supplied with the SM-PCE1.
•Connect the SM-PCE1 directly to a computer, without using an
intermediate device such as a USB hub.
•Do not ride the bicycle while the SM-PCE1 and cable are still
connected to it.
•Do not connect two or more of the same units to the same
connection point. If this is not done, the units may not operate
correctly.
•Do not connect or disconnect units again while unit recognition is
in progress or after recognition is complete. If this is not done,
the units may not operate correctly.
Check the procedures which are given in the user's manual for
the PC application when connecting and disconnecting units.
•After connecting the battery and launching the PC application,
be sure to disconnect the SM-PCE1 from the bicycle and then
disconnect and reconnect the battery. If this is not done, the
system may not operate correctly.
•The tightness of the PC link cable will tend to drop after
repeated connections and disconnections. If this happens,
replace the cable.
•Do not wash the SM-PCE1 or wipe it using detergents.
•Do not connect two or more SM-PCE1 units to the same PC at
the same time. If two or more SM-PCE1 units are connected,
they will not operate correctly. In addition, operating errors may
occur at the PC and it may require the PC to be restarted.
NOTE
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at :
http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© May 2011 by Shimano Inc. XBC IZM Printed in Japan.
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SI-7EA0A-002-00
Operating temperature
Specifications
Compatible PCs
1. Downloading the PC application
Storage temperature
Operating/ storage humidity
Rated voltage
Rated power
Interface
Port type
Dimensions
Weight
LED
Accessories: * PC link cable (x 2) 2 m
* USB cable (x 1) 50 cm
(as of 1 November 2010)
0 °C -- 40 °C
– 20 °C -- 70 °C
10 -- 95 % RH/ 10 -- 95 % RH
5 V ± 5 %
2.5 W
USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
At PC: A type
At SM-PCE1: Mini B type
96.4 x 53.4 x 22 mm
80 g
During normal operation: Illuminated
During charging: Flashing
Operating system
Required components
Other hardware
Windows XP 32bit/64bit (SP2 or higher)
Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Windows 7 32bit/64bit
.NET Framework 3.5
USB 1.1/2.0
Active Internet connection
Display resolution:
XGA (1024 x 768 dots) or higher
The PC application can be obtained by downloading it from
http://media.shimano.com. You will need the following user ID and
password at this time.
•User ID: shimano •Password: 2s8m8n3
2. Installing the PC application
After downloading the PC application, run the Installer to install it to the
PC by the following procedure. (The screenshots below show examples
of installing Shimano STEPS Manager to a PC which is running
Windows XP.)
Features
The SM-PCE1 can be used to connect a PC to the bicycle (system or
unit), and a PC application (such as Shimano STEPS Manager) can be
used to carry out tasks such as problem diagnosis of single units and
the whole system, updating firmware*, and retrieving logs. For details on
operating the PC, refer to the manual for the PC application.
*
Firmware: the software inside each unit
3. Connect the SM-PCE1 to the PC
When the PC application is run, a “Connect the SM-PCE1.” message
will be displayed, so connect the USB cable of the SM-PCE1 to the PC.
4. Install the USB driver
Install the USB driver according to the instructions given in the manual
for the PC application (such as Shimano STEPS Manager).
Connect the SM-PCE1 to the system or to a unit according to the
instructions given in the manual for the PC application (such as
Shimano STEPS Manager).
1. Run the Installer. Select the
language in the window which
appears, and then click [OK].
2. Click the [Next] button.
3. If you agree to the terms of the
Software License Agreement, click
the [Yes] button.
5. Select the installation folder and
then click the [Next] button.
6. Installation will begin when you
click the [Install] button.
After Shimano STEPS Manager is
launched, you can select “Manual
Help” from the “Help” menu on the
menu bar to display the user's
manual for Shimano STEPS
Manager.
Displaying the manual for Shimano STEPS Manager
After purchasing the SM-PCE1, follow this procedure to prepare the
SM-PCE1 for use.
1. Download the PC application from the website.
2. Install the PC application.
3. Connect the SM-PCE1 to the PC.
4. Install the USB driver.
• For details, refer to the manual for the PC application.
• The method for displaying the manual for Shimano STEPS Manager
is given in “Displaying the manual for Shimano STEPS Manager”.
5. Connect the SM-PCE1 to the system or to a unit.
This completes the preparation for using the SM-PCE1.
*
These Service Instructions describe the procedure using Shimano STEPS
Manager as an example.
* Shimano STEPS Manager is one type of PC application.
Flow of operation when using the
SM-PCE1 for the first time
Troubleshooting
•If the message “Connect the SM-PCE1.”appears on the PC screen
shortly after the SM-PCE1 has been connected to the PC, there may
be a problem with the SM-PCE1. (The message window shown
below appears when Shimano STEPS Manager is being used.)
If the same problem occurs even after repeatedly disconnecting and
reconnecting the USB cable, contact the place of purchase or the
nearest bicycle manufacturer in the country of use.
•If the LED on the SM-PCE1 does not illuminate after the PC
application has been launched, the firmware may not have been
correctly written into the SM-PCE1. In such cases, a message such
as the following will appear on the PC screen. (The message window
shown below appears when Shimano STEPS Manager is being
used.)
Use the load initial firmware function to reload the firmware, and if
this does not solve the problem, contact the place of purchase or the
nearest bicycle manufacturer in the country of use.
5. Connect the SM-PCE1 to the system
or unit