Hex-ezcan

[Martin S]

Appreciate some advice please.

I want to fit 2 sets of LED spotlights to a R1250GS using the Hex-ezcan but it seems that 2 sets of lights are not supported by Hex-ezcan.

If I use configuration 1 or 2 in the Hex-ezcan menu and use 2 of these channels for one set of lights(lights 1) - can I wire-up the 2nd set of lights using the Hex-ezcan 4A accessary channel through a separate switch on the bars(lights 2)? Lights 2 are 18w.

As I understand the Hex-ezcan - Lights 1 would have the full functionality of the Hex-ezcan but lights 2 would just be on-off via the switch.

Is this correct
Thanks
M

 

[fred_jb]

If you connect the two left side lights to one channel and the right side lights to the other channel, the pairs of lights should work in unison with each other as regards dimming and switching on/off via the eZcan. As long as your total load on each channel does not exceed what the channel can provide, then it is not going to care how many lights you connect in parallel to it.

In my case I have one pair of lights, and I use the configuration which connects them to a single eZcan channel so as to free up a channel for other things as I'm not bothered about having left and right switch off individually when the indicators are on. If I wanted another pair of lights I would probably be able power both of those from the same channel too as long the total load is within limits.

 

[Andi_archer]

You can set the lights on the power channel but they will not be dimmed as they would on channel 1 & 2 by the wheel. You could however just pair two on each channel so they would all be dimmable.

 

[Martin S]

Thanks for the replies.
I guess what I am looking for is to be able to switch each set of lights off independently.

 

[fred_jb]

I would suggest you use config 1 if you want separate dimming of left or right when the corresponding indicator comes on. Whether you need this dimming feature at all will probably depend on how close the additional lights are to the indicators. In this case you have 10 Amps continuous current for the left aux lights and another 10 A for the right side. That gives you about 120 watts of lighting for each side, and most LED lights need nowhere this amount of power, so you should easily be able to power two lights per side. If you use config 2 you will only get 4 A per side which might not be enough for two lights per side.

If you don't need separate left/right indicator related dimming then you can choose config 3 or config 4 which puts left and right lights on the same channel. You will then get a total of 120W which should be fine for two lights, and should still be adequate for four lights if you chose appropriately powered lights. If you select it you can still have the dimming option when an indicator is used, but all aux lights on both sides will be dimmed regardless of which indicator is active.

 

[fred_jb]

Thanks for the replies.
I guess what I am looking for is to be able to switch each set of lights off independently.

Missed that comment while writing my last post. In that case you cannot power both sets from a single channel or pair of channels which are designated for lighting as the eZcan light switching will turn both sets off. In that case you could do what you suggested, though this wastes a channel you might want to use for something else. Alternatively you could not use the eZcan switch off option (holding down indicator cancel button) and have a physical switch on each set of lights instead. This would be more economical on channel use.

 

[fred_jb]

Thinking about it, if you have two sets of lights, say set A with no physical switch, and set B with a physical switch, all driven from the eZcan lighting channel(s) the only option you would not be able to do would be to have set A off and set B on. All the other permutations would be possible - i.e A on and B off, A on and B on, and A off and B off. So I guess the question is do you really need the option of A off and B on? If not you could then still have the indicator synchronised dimming for both sets of lights.

 

[Andi_archer]

The only other options that comes to mind is as mine,to have the BMW lights installed to their factory plugs which will be controlled by the additional switch fitted to the controls and an extra set to the ez-cam which will allow you to control dimming with the wheel.

 

[Camel Toe]

I’ve put the Denali canbus controller on my gsa 1250..... fitted two Denali D4 lamps, loud horn and additional brake light through it. You can turn the brightness up through the wheel control...they are superb at night and you can leave the original spots in place. There is also a spare plug for another set of spots but I don’t know why you would need more....I flashed them at a lane hogger last night and they nearly took paint off his car....

 

[Camel Toe]

Same set up for 1250....doddle to fit..

 

[Chrisvh]

Same set up for 1250....doddle to fit..

Just about to do mine. Did you route cabling for both lights and horn down the offside, under the tupperware?

 

[GB.]

I have the Denali DR1s awesome light output, but the OP wants two sets of lights off his hex can, may be use the bmw harness for one set then the hexcan for the other set so you can turn them off individually.

 

[casbar]

I have the Cansmart as well, but although there are two independent light circuits and you can set them for brightness etc, Auxiliary Lights On/Off
Press the turn signal cancel button for three seconds to turn on/off light set #1, or pulse three times fast to turn on/off light set #2.

Loos like the Cansmart can do what the OP wants. I only have one set of Denali lights and the BMW aux lights

 

[Camel Toe]

Yes.....any side is easy

Just about to do mine. Did you route cabling for both lights and horn down the offside, under the tupperware?

 

[Martin S]

Thanks for all the replies - very informative.

I am using 2 sets of lights because they are not Denali but cheap Chinese lights. I want to be able to turn off one set using a switch but have the remaining lights on one side to turn off when indicating. I think configuration 1 in the Hex-ezcan and a simple on/off switch for the other set.

 

[Martin S]

Thinking about it, if you have two sets of lights, say set A with no physical switch, and set B with a physical switch, all driven from the eZcan lighting channel(s) the only option you would not be able to do would be to have set A off and set B on. All the other permutations would be possible - i.e A on and B off, A on and B on, and A off and B off. So I guess the question is do you really need the option of A off and B on? If not you could then still have the indicator synchronised dimming for both sets of lights.

Just read this again. I think this would work but would one side turn off when indicating?

 

[fred_jb]

Just read this again. I think this would work but would one side turn off when indicating?

If you use channel config 1 where you use one channel for left side lights and one channel for right side lights, then if you enable the lights off with indicator function (it is optional) you will get any lights connected to the left light channel going off while you are using the left indicator, and any lights connected to the right light channel will go off while you are using the right side indicator. It will probably do the same if you use channel config 2, but without playing with it I can't be certain that this gives the lights off with indicator function.

If you connect all your lights to one channel as in channel configs 3 or 4, and enable the indicator function then both left and right side lights will go off when either indicator is used.

If you want one set of lights to go off when indicating, but the second set to stay on, then I think you will have to power the second set from a non-lighting channel as you described in your original post.

 

[fred_jb]

Note that in config 1 the red channel is meant for left side light(s) and the orange channel for right side light(s). Similarly with config two yellow is for left side and white for right side.

To clarify, here is the channel configuration diagram:

 

[knutk]

The CANSwitch is able to do exactly what the OP wants, but not so easy to set it up...

 

[Martin S]

Thanks fredjb.

The CANSwitch is able to do exactly what the OP wants, but not so easy to set it up...

Ok but I have an Hex-ezcan. I looked at the canswitch but decided on Hex-ezcan. Can't remember why now but I took an age deciding.