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Accessory manager for can-bus-equipped motorcycles
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Accessory manager for CAN-bus-equipped motorcycles
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Edition 1.14
August 2024
Hex ezCAN Configuration Tool

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  • Page 1 Hex ezCAN Accessory manager for CAN-bus-equipped motorcycles User manual Edition 1.14 August 2024 Hex ezCAN Configuration Tool...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ducati ......................... 52 5.5.5 Yamaha Ténéré 700 ....................52 Importing and exporting your ezCAN setup configuration ..........52 IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG ..................... 54 What do the Status LED colours mean? ................54 Using the ezCAN Diagnostics window ................55 SPECIFICATIONS ........................

  • Page 3: What Can The Ezcan Do

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHAT CAN THE EZCAN DO? Congratulations on your purchase of a Hex ezCAN! We wish you many years of trouble-free service and exciting riding. We aim to boost the rideability and usability of your motorcycle, and the safety, comfort and pleasure of your riding experience.

  • Page 4: Hex Ezbus

    (red circuit), and a circuit powering a high- power accessory horn (white circuit, shown in black for clarity). But you are not confined to this layout. Many ezCAN customers have created truly imaginative scenarios, all of which have enhanced their personal riding experience.
  • Page 5 Such smart accessories can be switches, intelligent controllers, communication devices, front and rear auxiliary lights, further low-power output circuits, and more.

  • Page 6: Installing For Life

    1. Protect the main body from damage. Where you install the silver body of the ezCAN depends on what space is available. Install the ezCAN’s main body where it will be protected from crushing, impacts and vibration.
  • Page 7 If a circuit draws more than the amount of current you specify, the ezCAN will cut the power supply to that circuit. To reset a circuit that has ‘tripped’...
  • Page 8 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ to a power circuit. Adding 30% to this yields 2.34 Amps. This means the 3 Amp setting must be chosen to protect the circuit. IMPORTANT The white (ezBUS) power circuit can accommodate a maximum of 16 individual accessories. However, the maximum current draw on the white circuit is still subject to the power restrictions in this section.

  • Page 9: Generic Installation

    It is recommended that you keep the combined maximum current limit under 25 Amps. To learn how to set value I for each power circuit using the ezCAN configuration software, click here.

  • Page 10: Before You Wire Your Accessories

    CAN-bus connector to the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) connector located under the rear edge of the fuel tank. 5. Connect the orange ezCAN power cable to the battery’s positive terminal (+). 6. Connect the brown ezCAN power cable to the battery’s negative terminal (–).

  • Page 11: Connecting 2-Wire Accessories

    Daytime running rights (DRLs) and marker lights  Air horns  Heated riding gear Join the wiring of a two-wire accessory to an ezCAN stub connector by doing the steps that follow: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ezCAN 2408.x © Hex Innovate (UK) Ltd.

  • Page 12: Connecting 3-Wire Led Lights

    Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Push one of the included rubber stoppers firmly into the rear of the stub connector’s empty terminal cavity (below). Make sure the stopper is properly seated. 2. Connect the accessory’s 12V+ cable to the solid-coloured orange wire on the stub connector (below).
  • Page 13 This is done using a low-power pulse width modulation (PWM) control signal. Join the wiring of a three-wire LED light to an ezCAN stub connector by doing the steps that follow: 1. Note the position of the empty terminal cavity on the stub connector, and the orientation of the male terminal of the PWM control wire that will be inserted into the stub connector (below).

  • Page 14: Connecting Power Wiring

    ‘jump’ between the low and high settings. 3.4 Connecting power wiring When connecting accessories to the ezCAN stub connectors, we suggest you use one of the following methods:  It is strongly recommended that you use solder seal wire connectors.
  • Page 15 This type of tubing is preferred, as it improves water resistance. When connecting the power wiring of an accessory to an ezCAN stub connector, do the steps that follow: 1. Install the ezCAN and all accessories on the motorcycle.

  • Page 16: Ezcan Registration

    3. Connect the ezCAN to your computer. Launch the ezCAN Configuration Tool from your computer.  If this is not the first time your ezCAN is connected to the internet, the ezCAN configuration software will be shown.  If this is the first time your ezCAN is connected to the internet, the ezCAN Registration dialogue will be shown.

  • Page 17: Re-Registering The Ezcan

    3.5.2 Re-registering the ezCAN If you need to change your ezCAN registration details, or if you have purchased a used ezCAN and want to register it in your name, do the steps that follow: 1. Click the Extra Settings button in the upper right corner of the ezCAN configuration software (below).

  • Page 18: Ezcan Installation Tutorials

    Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ EZCAN INSTALLATION TUTORIALS A number of video tutorials are available for every ezCAN-related topic. To see relevant video tutorials, click the links below. Videos are added on a regular basis. Please visit www.hexezcan.com to see the latest additions.
  • Page 19 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Next, select the correct fuse setting for each circuit you will be using. For instructions on how to select the correct fuse settings, see section 3.1. In the example below, a 10 Amp fuse rating has been chosen for the red power circuit, to power a linked pair of auxiliary lights.

  • Page 20: Configuring Hex Ezbus Functionality

    The ezBUS devices dialogue will be shown. 5. Click the Scan button.  This step is essential to allow the ezCAN to learn which smart accessories are connected to the ezBUS circuit.  The ezBUS will be scanned for smart accessories.
  • Page 21 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Some smart accessories may need further configuration. For guidance on how to do this, refer to the product-specific instructions for each smart accessory. 7. When the white power circuit is set to ezBUS mode, and smart accessories are connected to the ezBUS, an arrow button appears on the right side of the White Circuit icon (below).

  • Page 22: How To Control Your Ezcan

    5.1 Operating auxiliary front lights 5.1.1 BMW 5.1.1.1 All Motorcycles with Multi-Controller If an ezCAN is installed on any compatible BMW model with a rotary Multi- Controller on the left-side handlebar controls, the ezCAN is controlled using the Multi-Controller. Adjusting Aux 1 lights 1.
  • Page 23 If all front and rear auxiliary lights are temporarily switched off, the ezCAN will turn the rear auxiliary lights back on:  Whenever Aux 1 or Aux 2 lights are turned back on. ...
  • Page 24 Turn Signal Cancel enabled switch. 5.1.1.3 All Motorcycles without Multi-Controller If an ezCAN is installed on any compatible BMW model without rotary Multi-Controller, the ezCAN is controlled using the INFO button on the left- side handlebar controls.

  • Page 25: Harley-Davidson

    10 seconds. auxiliary lights If all front and rear auxiliary lights are temporarily switched off, the ezCAN will turn the rear auxiliary lights back on:  Whenever Aux 1 or Aux 2 lights are turned back on. ...
  • Page 26 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ The ezCAN is controlled using the Navigate Left/Right buttons (red arrows, below), Navigate Up/Down buttons (blue arrows, below) and turn- signal cancel button (green arrow, below) on the left-side handlebar controls. The Navigate Left/Right buttons, Navigate Up/Down buttons and Turn- signal cancel button referred to in this section are located on the Pan America’s left-side handlebar controls.
  • Page 27 Dyna series  Trike series  Touring series The ezCAN is controlled using the TRIP or trigger button on the left-side handlebar controls. 1. Press and hold the left switchgear TRIP or trigger button Adjusting Aux 1 lights only until all auxiliary front lights flash twice.

  • Page 28: Ktm

    5.1.3 KTM Two different ezCANs have been released for KTM:  ezCAN II for KTM (full support for all 1050, 1090, 1190 and 1290 models up to model year 2020; partial support for 790 models.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ezCAN 2408.x ©...
  • Page 29 For a list of the functional ezCAN limitations, click here. 5.1.3.1 ezCAN II Gobi (2021+ KTM 1290 models) If an ezCAN II Gobi for KTM is installed on a 2021-onward KTM 1290 model:  The ezCAN is controlled using the UP and DOWN buttons (red arrows, below) and turn-signal cancel button (green arrow, below) on the left-side handlebar controls.
  • Page 30 5.1.3.3 Controlling Aux 1 and Aux 2 lights on all other non-Gobi KTM models For all KTM models other than 2021-onward 1290s, operation of ezCAN II for KTM varies depending on whether an auxiliary light control switch is installed.
  • Page 31 If an aftermarket single-button switch is installed (non-Gobi KTM models only). IMPORTANT If the ezCAN II Gobi for KTM is fitted to a KTM 890 model, the ezCAN cannot currently be fitted with a Hex UP-DOWN switch, or an aftermarket single-button Aux light switch. To control Aux 1 and Aux 2 lights on KTM 890 models, see Switching Aux 1 and Aux 2 lights independently.
  • Page 32 The Hex UP-DOWN switch option can be enabled using the Aux Lights Extra Settings menu. To configure the ezCAN to accept control input from a Hex UP-DOWN switch, do the steps that follow: 1. Click the drop-down menu button in the upper right corner of the Auxiliary Lights One or Auxiliary Lights Two sections (below).
  • Page 33 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Configure the ezCAN to accept control input from the Hex UP- DOWN switch by selecting the Dual button switch option (below). 4. Click OK. Switching the Aux 1 Briefly press and release the UP button.
  • Page 34 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ To configure the ezCAN to accept control input from a single-button switch, do the steps that follow: 1. Click the drop-down menu button in the upper right corner of the Auxiliary Lights One or Auxiliary Lights Two sections (below).

  • Page 35: Honda

    Applicable models:  CRF1100 Africa Twin The ezCAN is controlled using the Select Left/Right switch (red arrows, below) and turn-signal cancel button (green arrow, below) on the left-side handlebar controls. The Select Left/Right switch and Turn-signal cancel button referred to in this section are located on the Africa Twin’s left-side handlebar controls.

  • Page 36: Triumph

    Applicable models:  Tiger 900  Tiger 1200 (2022+) The ezCAN is controlled using the Joystick button (red arrow, below) and turn-signal cancel button (green arrow, below) on the left-side handlebar controls. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ezCAN 2408.x © Hex Innovate (UK) Ltd.

  • Page 37: Husqvarna

    If all front and rear auxiliary lights are temporarily switched off, the ezCAN will turn the rear auxiliary lights back on:  Whenever Aux 1 or Aux 2 lights are turned back on. ...

  • Page 38: Ducati

     DesertX (2022+)  Multistrada V4 models (2021+) If an ezCAN II Como is installed on a 2022-onward DesertX or a 2021- onward Multistrada V4:  The ezCAN is controlled using the +/RES and -/SET buttons (red arrows) on the left-side handlebar controls (below).
  • Page 39  This function is disabled if the Aux1 on/off with OE Fog light setting is enabled in the ezCAN settings menu. As an alternative, the Aux 1 lights can be controlled using the motorcycle’s fog light button (see Switching auxiliary lights on and off using the DRL/Fog light button).
  • Page 40 Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Click the motorcycle’s ‘Flash-to-pass’ button three times. Strobing Aux lights on ‘Flash-to-pass’ Note that to be active, this function must be enabled using the ezCAN configuration interface. NOTES If all front and rear auxiliary lights are temporarily switched off (see table above), these lights will be switched back on when the ignition is cycled.
  • Page 41 1. Click the Extra Settings button in the upper right corner of the Auxiliary Lights One or Auxiliary Lights Two sections of the ezCAN user interface (below). 2. Locate the Vehicle switchgear controls section of the drop-down menu (below).
  • Page 42 1. Click the Extra Settings button in the upper right corner of the Auxiliary Lights One or Auxiliary Lights Two sections of the ezCAN user interface (below). 2. Locate the Vehicle switchgear controls section of the drop-down menu (below).

  • Page 43: Yamaha

     Ténéré 700 (2019+) If an ezCAN II Yari is installed on a Ténéré 700 manufactured between 2019 and 2022, the ezCAN can be controlled using the Bottom set button on the motorcycle’s instrument cluster (red arrow, below left), and the SELECT switch on the right-side handlebar controls (red arrow, below right).
  • Page 44 Note that to be active, this function must be enabled using the ezCAN configuration interface. If an ezCAN II Yari is installed on a Ténéré 700 manufactured from 2023 onward, the ezCAN is controlled using the ABS ON button below the motorcycle’s instrument cluster (red arrow, below).
  • Page 45 If needed, adjust the brightness of Aux 2 lights using the Auxiliary Lights Two section of the ezCAN user interface. Toggling Aux 1 lights Press and hold the ABS ON button until the Aux 1 lights fade...
  • Page 46 5.1.8.1.1 Disabling auxiliary light control by the motorcycle controls Depending on your preference, you may want to use only the ezCAN configuration interface to control the auxiliary lights. In this case, you can disable control of the front auxiliary lights through the motorcycle’s controls by doing the steps that follow: 1.

  • Page 47: Adding And Adjusting An Auxiliary-Light Strobe Delay On Horn Activation

    4. Click the OK button. 5.3 All other ezCAN functions IMPORTANT Note that you will need to configure the ezCAN before it works exactly the way you want it to. For detailed instructions on how to configure the ezCAN by using the ezCAN configuration software, click here.

  • Page 48: Operating Auxiliary Rear/Brake Lights

    ON. To use this feature, set one or more power circuits to power an accessory circuit. The Accessory / Ignition Supply section of the ezCAN configuration software (below) will be shown. This function has a configurable delay time-out (to a maximum of 60 seconds) that will keep the output ON for the configured time after the motorcycle’s ignition has been switched OFF.

  • Page 49: Operating Auxiliary Horns

    Setting the accessory circuit’s time delay to 60 seconds generally gives a dash cam sufficient time to complete its video saving and housekeeping routines before it shuts down. In a case like this, the relevant ezCAN power circuit would be connected to the dash cam as follows: ...

  • Page 50: Operating Auxiliary Turn Signals

    (below). 5.3.7 Disabling an ezCAN power circuit If any ezCAN power circuit is not needed, you can disable it by opening the Circuit Functions dialogue, selecting the icon for the relevant circuit, and clicking the Disable circuit icon. If a power circuit is disabled, seal the female power circuit connector with one of the blanking plugs supplied with the kit.

  • Page 51: Brand-Specific Functions

    5.4.1 KTM ABS/bad fuel modes functionality On KTM 1090, 1190 and 1290 models (up to and including 2020 year- models), the ezCAN lets you activate all extra ABS modes and ‘bad fuel’ mode without needing the physical ‘KTM ABS/Bad Fuel dongle’.

  • Page 52: Brand-Specific Limitations

    Your computer must be connected to the ezCAN using the supplied MicroUSB cable during this procedure. If you want to save the configuration setup of your ezCAN for backup, or to share with another ezCAN user, do the steps that follow: 1.
  • Page 53 You can copy and forward ezCAN configuration files to whoever you want. If you want to upload a custom configuration setup file to your ezCAN, do the steps that follow: 1. Click the Extra Settings button in the upper right corner of the ezCAN configuration software (below).

  • Page 54: If Something Goes Wrong

    Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your ezCAN or your accessory installation, follow the guidelines in this section to get things working again. 6.1 What do the Status LED colours mean? Switch the motorcycle’s ignition switch ON.

  • Page 55: Using The Ezcan Diagnostics Window

    Hex ezCAN for CAN-bus-equipped Motorcycles _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Constant red The ezCAN reset unexpectedly. 1. Connect the ezCAN to your computer and run the configuration software.  The ezCAN will attempt a self-recovery. 2. If self-recovery is unsuccessful, contact Hex support by sending an E-mail to support@hexezCAN.com.
  • Page 56 ON.  Output Circuit Test: This section overrides the standard ezCAN control inputs, and allows you to control the Pulse Width Modulation for each circuit by clicking-and-dragging the sliders. This section is used to test the functional state...
  • Page 57  Check the CAN-bus data value in the System section of the ezCAN Diagnostics window. The value should be Active. If the value is Inactive, make sure the ezCAN is securely connected to the correct CAN-bus connector on the motorcycle.
  • Page 58 Front auxiliary lights 1. Connect the ezCAN to your computer and run the flicker or ‘stutter’ configuration software. when their brightness 2. In the relevant Auxiliary Lights One/Two section, check...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Generation II devices E11*10R05/00*10443*00 Generation II devices E11*10R05/00*10443*01 Generation II devices E11*10R06*10443 The E type approval number is shown on the bar-coded label affixed to the ezCAN’s main body (above). _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ezCAN 2408.x © Hex Innovate (UK) Ltd. Page 59 of 60...

  • Page 60: Notices And Copyright

    In no event shall Hex Innovate (UK) Ltd. be held liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages, whether based on tort, contract or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software or other information contained herein, or use thereof.

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