HEX ezCAN Software Download & Configuration Guide

Software Downloads

To start configuring your ezCAN, download the Mac-compatible or the Windows-compatible software by clicking either of the buttons below:

Download the ezCAN software for Windows PC

The most recent ezCAN software for Windows PC is version 2508.4

Download the ezCAN software for Mac

The most recent ezCAN software for Mac is version 2508.4

Download the ezCAN user manual
  • 1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 2 GB RAM
  • One USB port
  • 20 MB available hard drive space
  • Internet access (for registration and upgrades)
  • Display with minimum 1366×768 resolution
  • Windows 7 or higher, or
  • MacOS 10.12 or higher

  • Resolves issue that could cause non-brake circuits to flash or pulse when emergency stop or engine braking flashing triggers.
  • Resolves issue that caused Flash on Engine Braking threshold to be overridden when enabling Flash on Emergency Stop.
  • Resolves issue with selecting brake modes on CANSmart Generation I.
  • Resolves issue that SCO on CANSmart Generation I brake circuit cannot be disabled.

STEP 1:

GET STARTED

  1. Download and install the HEX ezCAN configuration software.
  2. Install the HEX ezCAN device on your bike.
  3. Use the USB cable included in the ezCAN installation kit to connect your computer to the ezCAN:
    • Older ezCAN kits included a MicroUSB-to-USB A cable. Use this cable to connect your ezCAN to a USB A port on your computer.
    • New ezCAN kits include a MicroUSB-to-USB C cable, with integrated USB C-to-USB A adaptor. Use this cable to connect your ezCAN directly to a USB C port on your computer, or into a USB A port through the adaptor.
  4. Open the HEX ezCAN configuration software.

STEP 2:

CONFIGURE THE CIRCUIT FUNCTIONS

For BMW:
The power circuit configuration procedure differs between Generation I ezCAN for BMW, and Generation II ezCAN for BMW.
If you are configuring a Generation I ezCAN, follow step 2B below.
If you are configuring a Generation II ezCAN, follow step 2A below.

For all other motorcycle brands:
All motorcycle brands other than BMW use Generation II ezCAN hardware.
If you are configuring an ezCAN for any motorcycle that is not a BMW, follow step 2A below.

If you are not sure whether your ezCAN is Generation I or Generation II, click here to find out.

2A: Setting circuit functions on a Generation II ezCAN

Set the power circuit functions according to the type of accessory connected to each power circuit (for example: auxiliary lights, horn, brake light, or other accessory types).

  1. Click the circuit function icon. A linked display menu containing configuration options will be shown (In the example on the right, the Red Circuit has been selected).
  2. Click the configuration option you want from the available list of options.

2B: Setting circuit functions on a Generation I ezCAN (2-wire & 3-wire devices)

Set the power circuit functions according to the type of accessory connected to each power circuit (for example: auxiliary lights, horn, brake light, or other accessory types).

  1. Click the circuit function icon. A linked display menu containing configuration options will be shown (In the example on the right, the Red Circuit has been selected).
  2. Click the configuration option you want from the available list of options.

STEP 3:

SET THE FUSES

The fuse settings are pre-set, but can be adjusted to your needs. Set the fuse trip level for every power circuit that is used.

  1. Calculate the correct fuse trip level for the circuit as shown in the Making the correct fuse selection section of the ezCAN user manual.
  2. Click the fuse value below the circuit function icon. The fuse setpoint value menu will be shown (right).
  3. Select the correct fuse trip value from the list.

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STEP 4:

CONFIGURE AUXILIARY FRONT LIGHTS

For safety and visibility reasons, the intensity levels of all auxiliary front lights connected to the ezCAN are individually adjustable for day and night riding.

  • If your bike has an ambient light sensor, the reading from this sensor determines the day/night condition.
  • For all other bikes, day/night condition is determined by the time of day shown on the bike’s clock.

The ‘sun’ (☀) sliders let you adjust the daytime intensity of the relevant auxiliary lights. The ‘moon’ (☾) sliders let you adjust the night-time intensity of the relevant auxiliary lights (right).
The daytime and night-time intensity of all front auxiliary lights can be adjusted from 0% to 100% of maximum, in 10% increments.

Activate or deactivate front auxiliary lights

IMPORTANT:
For detailed, model-specific  instructions on how to turn front auxiliary lights on and off, adjust light intensity levels while on the bike, temporarily switch off all front and rear lights, and strobe front auxiliary lights on ‘Flash-to-pass’, refer to Operating auxiliary front lights in the ezCAN User Manual.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by holding in the turn signal cancel button for 3 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the turn signal cancel button.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the INFO button for approximately 7 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by holding in the clutch lever while pressing the INFO button for approximately 7 seconds.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the TRIP or trigger button for approximately 7 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by holding in the clutch lever while pressing the TRIP or trigger button for approximately 7 seconds.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights 1 on or off by toggling the DRL option in the bike’s display menu on and off twice.
Auxiliary Lights 2 can be configured to mimic the on/off behaviour of Auxiliary Lights One using the ezCAN configuration software.

Alternatively, if an optional ezCAN Up/Down Switch is being used to toggle the auxiliary lights:

  • Click UP once to toggle Auxiliary Lights 1 on or off.
  • Click DOWN once to toggle Auxiliary Lights 2 on or off.


Controlling Auxiliary Lights 1 and Auxiliary Lights 2 on a KTM 890 (2020+ models only) or KTM 1290 (2021+ models only):

Activate or deactivate Auxiliary Lights 1 by pressing the turn-signal cancel button for more than 3 seconds.
Activate or deactivate Auxiliary Lights 2 by pressing and releasing the turn-signal cancel button rapidly three times.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the turn signal cancel button for 3 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the turn signal cancel button.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the turn signal cancel button for 3 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the turn signal cancel button.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

 

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the turn signal cancel button for 3 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the turn signal cancel button.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

IMPORTANT: The bike’s cruise control functionality must be inactive for auxiliary light control to work.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by triple-clicking the +/RES button on the left switchgear.
Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the -/SET button on the left switchgear.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Ténéré 700 models (2019-2022):
Press and hold the bottom Set button on the instrument panel, or the SELECT switch on the right-side switchgear until the Auxiliary Lights 1 activate or deactivate (depending on whether the lights were on or off.)

Ténéré 700 models (2023+):
Press and hold the ABS ON button below the instrument panel until the Auxiliary Lights 1 activate or deactivate (depending on whether the lights were on or off.)

Auxiliary Lights 2 cannot be toggled on or off using the motorcycle’s controls, but can be set to mimic the on/off state of Auxiliary Lights 1 using the ezCAN configuration software.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Toggle Auxiliary Lights One on or off by pressing the turn signal cancel button for 3 seconds. Toggle Auxiliary Lights Two on or off by triple-clicking the turn signal cancel button.

If configured, all brake, accessory and horn outputs will remain active if the front auxiliary lights are deactivated.

Additional options for front auxiliary lights

All configuration options below are accessed using the ezCAN configuration software.

This function turns the corresponding side’s front auxiliary lights off whenever a turn signal light is active on that side. This ensures that the turn signals are always visible when used.

Note: To enable this feature on a Generation 1 ezCAN, one front auxiliary light must be connected to a high-power (red or orange) circuit. The other front auxiliary light in the same light set must be connected to a low-power (white or yellow) circuit.

This function strobes all front auxiliary lights whenever the horn is active.

This function strobes all front auxiliary lights whenever the flash-to-pass button is triple-clicked.

This function allows the bike’s hazard warning lights and front auxiliary lights to flash in an alternating pattern. This ensures that the hazard lights are always visible, even when front auxiliary lights are at maximum brightness.

If three-wire auxiliary front lights have been installed, switch this mode ON for the relevant power circuit. If two-wire auxiliary front lights have been installed, switch this mode OFF for the relevant power circuit.

IMPORTANT:

  • If 3-Wire Dimming Mode is not switched OFF for two-wire lights, the lights will remain at full brightness, regardless of their day/night brightness setting.
  • If 3-Wire Dimming Mode is not switched ON for three-wire lights, the lights may flicker or ‘stutter’ when their brightness is adjusted, or their brightness adjustment may ‘jump’ between low and high settings.

This setting modulates the output of front auxiliary lights, allowing them to dim and brighten 4 times per second.

By default, brightness is modulated between a user-specified intensity and 70% of the specified intensity.

Modulation is active only during the daytime.

Adjust front auxiliary light brightness

Front auxiliary light brightness can be controlled using the BMW Motorrad MultiController (also called the ‘Wonder Wheel’ or ‘Selector Wheel’) on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Hold the Multi-Controller LEFT until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or RIGHT until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Rotate the Multi-Controller UP to increase brightness of the relevant lights by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or DOWN to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the Multi-Controller for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the INFO button on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the INFO button until all auxiliary front lights flash twice. The auxiliary front lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Release the INFO button.
  3. If Auxiliary Lights 2 are to be adjusted, pull in and hold the clutch lever.
  4. Briefly press and release the INFO button to adjust light brightness. Each press brightens the relevant auxiliary front lights by 10% to a maximum of 100%, then rolls brightness adjustment to 0% (OFF). You can repeat this cycle as many times as you need.
  5. If Auxiliary Lights 2 were being adjusted, release the clutch lever.
  6. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the INFO button for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the Navigate Left, Navigate Right, Navigate Up and Navigate Down buttons on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the Navigate Left button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the the Navigate Right button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant auxiliary front lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the Navigate Up button to increase light brightness by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or briefly press and release the Navigate Down button to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating any of the Navigate buttons for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the TRIP or trigger button on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the TRIP or trigger button until all auxiliary front lights flash twice. The auxiliary front lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Release the TRIP or trigger button.
  3. If Auxiliary Lights 2 are to be adjusted, pull in and hold the clutch lever.
  4. Briefly press and release the TRIP or trigger button to adjust light brightness. Each press brightens the relevant auxiliary front lights by 10% to a maximum of 100%, then rolls brightness adjustment to 0% (OFF). You can repeat this cycle as many times as you need.
  5. If Auxiliary Lights 2 were being adjusted, release the clutch lever.
  6. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the TRIP or trigger button for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the UP and DOWN buttons on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the UP button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the DOWN button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant front auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the UP button to increase light brightness by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or the DOWN button to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the UP or DOWN buttons for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness cannot be adjusted using the bike’s factory controls. 

If you have installed the optional ezCAN Up/Down switch, adjust auxiliary front light brightness as follows:

  1. Press and hold the UP button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the DOWN button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant front auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the UP button to increase the brightness of the relevant front auxiliary lights by 10% per press (to a maximum of 100%), or the DOWN button to decrease brightness by 10% per press (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the switch for more than 5 seconds.


IMPORTANT: Detailed information on various ways to adjust auxiliary front light brightness is given in the Operating auxiliary front lights section of the ezCAN user manual.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the Select Left/Right switch on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the Select Left/Right switch to the LEFT until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or to the RIGHT until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant front auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the Select Left/Right switch to the RIGHT to increase light brightness by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or to the LEFT to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the Select Left/Right switch for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the joystick button on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the Joystick button UP until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or DOWN until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant auxiliary front lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the joystick button UP to increase light brightness by 10% per press (to a maximum of 100%), or DOWN to decrease brightness by 10% per press (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the Joystick button for more than 5 seconds.

Front auxiliary light brightness cannot be adjusted using the bike’s factory controls. 

If you have installed the optional ezCAN Up/Down switch, adjust auxiliary front light brightness as follows:

  1. Press and hold the UP button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the DOWN button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant front auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the UP button to increase the brightness of the relevant front auxiliary lights by 10% per press (to a maximum of 100%), or the DOWN button to decrease brightness by 10% per press (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the switch for more than 5 seconds.


IMPORTANT: Husqvarna Norden 901 models are based on the KTM 890 electronic platform, and are subject to the same electronic limitations.
Detailed information on various ways to adjust auxiliary front light brightness is given in the Operating auxiliary front lights section, KTM sub-section, of the ezCAN user manual.

IMPORTANT: The bike’s cruise control functionality must be inactive for auxiliary light control to work.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the +/RES and -/SET buttons on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the +/RES button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the -/SET button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant auxiliary front lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the +/RES button to increase light brightness by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or the -/SET button to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the +/RES or -/SET buttons for more than 5 seconds.

On 2019-2022 models, front auxiliary light brightness can be controlled using the bottom Set button on the motorcycle’s instrument cluster, or the SELECT switch on the right-side switchgear.

On 2023+ models, front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the ABS ON button below the motorcycle’s instrument cluster.

  1. Press and hold the bottom Set button, the SELECT switch, or the ABS ON button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice. The Aux 1 lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the bottom Set button, the SELECT switch or the ABS ON button to adjust light brightness. Each press will brighten the Aux 1 lights by 10% to a maximum of 100%, then roll brightness through to 0% (OFF). You can repeat this cycle as many times as you need.
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the bottom Set button, the SELECT switch, or the ABS ON button for more than 5 seconds.

The brightness of Aux 2 lights cannot be adjusted using the motorcycle’s controls. If needed, adjust the brightness of Aux 2 lights using the Auxiliary Lights Two section of the ezCAN software user interface.

Front auxiliary light brightness is controlled using the MODE UP and MODE DOWN buttons on the left-side switchgear.

  1. Press and hold the MODE UP button until the Aux 1 lights flash twice, or the MODE DOWN button until the Aux 2 lights flash twice. The relevant front auxiliary lights are now in brightness-adjustment mode.
  2. Briefly press and release the MODE UP button to increase light brightness by 10% per click (to a maximum of 100%), or the MODE DOWN button to decrease brightness by 10% per click (to a minimum of 0%).
  3. Exit brightness-adjustment mode by not operating the MODE UP or MODE DOWN buttons for more than 5 seconds.

STEP 5:

CONFIGURE REAR & BRAKE LIGHTS

WARNING: Read this section carefully before adjusting any ezCAN-powered rear/brake lights.
All configuration options below are accessed using the ezCAN configuration software.

Original (factory) rear light behaviour:
ezCAN settings have no effect on the bike’s original rear light. This light will always be active whenever the ignition is ON.

Rear accessory light behaviour:
If you wish, you can configure any rear accessory rear light powered by the ezCAN to remain off even when the ignition is ON.

Original (factory) brake light behaviour:
ezCAN settings have no effect on the bike’s original brake light. This light is only activated if either or both brake levers are pressed.

Rear accessory brake light behaviour:
As well as being activated by brake lever pressure, you can also configure any accessory brake light powered by the ezCAN to activate on other types of trigger, such as sudden deceleration.

WARNING: It is recommended that the brightness setting of any accessory rear light should be substantially less than the brightness setting of the accessory brake light. This applies whether or not the accessory rear light and the accessory brake light are separate lights.
If an accessory rear light is set to illuminate too brightly, it may have the effect of ‘masking’ brake lights.

  • The Running Light Intensity slider (right) sets the accessory rear light’s brightness between 0% and 100% of its maximum brightness.
  • The Brake Light Intensity slider (right) sets the accessory brake light’s brightness between 0% and 100% of its maximum brightness. If the accessory brake light is set to a ‘flashing’ type, this setting also determines the brightness of the flash effect.

Apply optional configuration to accessory brake lights

All configuration options below are accessed using the ezCAN configuration software (right).

Under active braking, the accessory brake light comes on at a constant, user-specified brightness without flashing, and goes off when the brake levers are released.
Brake light behaviour mimics that of the bike’s standard brake light.

Under active braking, the accessory brake light flashes at the user-specified brightness, and goes off when the brake levers are released.

Under active braking, the accessory brake light flashes 4 times a second for one second at the user-specified brightness, then remains on at constant brightness until the brake levers are released.

Click here to see the full California legal requirement (25251.5. (c))

The accessory brake light flashes at the user-specified brightness whenever deceleration of more than 21 Kilometres per hour per second (13 miles per hour per second) is detected, whether under active braking or engine braking.

  • The Emergency Stop Signal is only possible if braking takes place at 50 Km/h (31 mph) or more.
  • If deceleration at or over the 21 km/h/s (13 mph/s) threshold is detected, and brakes are applied, the accessory brake light will continue to flash even at standstill, and until the brakes are released.

Accessory brake light behaviour will be a combination of the California legal flashing and Emergency Stop Signal options above.

Under active braking, the accessory brake light flashes 4 times a second for one second at the user-specified brightness. In addition, the light will also flash at the user-specified brightness whenever deceleration of more than 21 Kilometres per hour per second (13 miles per hour per second) is detected, whether under active braking or engine braking.

STEP 6:

SETTING THE TIME-OUT OF THE
ACCESSORY/ IGNITION SUPPLY

To avoid power cuts to the accessories connected to this output during ignition cycles, use the slider to set the preferred time-out delay. 

The maximum timeout that can be selected is 30 seconds.

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