In short, no.
Source: http://www.megamanual.com/ms2/EDIS.htm
The edis-6 needs the 60 degrees. The 60 degrees between the missing tooth and vr sensor can be positioned anywhere around the toothed wheel edge, so long as the 60 degrees are set in the correct relationship with the engine using engine TDC as a reference point.
I hope that is more clear.