Powering CHIGEE Display via Third-Party Power Managers (e.g., HEX ezCAN)

Powering CHIGEE Display via Third-Party Power Managers (e.g., HEX ezCAN)

Short answer: For full functionality (e.g., remote camera access on camera models, LTE features on LTE models, and Parking Monitor), we recommend the factory method: wire the CHIGEE Display power harness directly to the motorcycle battery (+ / −) and to an ACC/ignition sense line exactly as described in the CHIGEE Display user manual. Using a third-party power manager (e.g., HEX ezCAN; similar products include Denali CANsmart, ThunderBox) can work, but misconfiguration or “ignition-only” power may break features that require continuous power after engine-off.

Using a Power Manager (e.g., HEX ezCAN) — Two Proven Ways

Method 1 — ezCAN Only (Switched Accessory Output Powers the Display)

Use when you want an ignition-switched install and don’t need Parking Monitor after key-off.

Wiring (example on ezCAN accessory plug):

  • CHIGEE Red (+12 V) + CHIGEE Yellow (ACC) → ezCAN Orange (+)
  • CHIGEE Black (GND) → ezCAN Black (−)

ezCAN channel setup (typical):

  • Function/profile: Accessory / Ignition-switched
  • Virtual fuse: 3–5 A (camera/LTE models → aim 5 A)
  • Soft-start / inrush limiting: ON
  • Power-off delay: 5–10 s (lets recordings stop cleanly)

Method 2 — Hybrid (Battery Direct + ACC from ezCAN)

Use when you want full features and stable always-on power, but prefer ezCAN to provide the ignition signal.

Wiring:

  • CHIGEE Red (+12 V main) → battery positive (+) (add a 2–3 A inline fuse near the battery)
  • CHIGEE Black (GND) → battery negative (−)
  • CHIGEE Yellow (ACC/IGN) → ezCAN “colored” switched wire (the ignition-switched output)
Do not tie Red and Yellow together in this method. Red stays on the battery; Yellow goes to the ezCAN switched lead.
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Important limitations: This method is provided as an example only. Because third-party managers differ, we cannot guarantee that Method 2 will deliver Parking Monitor or remote wake/camera behavior on your motorcycle. Channel logic, sleep timing, and voltage thresholds are manager-specific—confirm with the power-manager vendor before wiring.

What Can Go Wrong (and Typical Fixes)

  • Display reboots on crank / flicker → increase channel fuse limit; enable soft-start; don’t share with horns/lights/heated gear.
  • Dashcam stops / file corruption → raise fuse limit; check SD card (U3/V30); add a 5–10 s power-off delay.
  • Parking Monitor doesn’t trigger → output likely not powered after key-off; use always-on or wire per manual.

Final Recommendations

  1. Prefer manual wiring (Battery + / Battery − / ACC) for guaranteed feature coverage.
  2. If using a manager like HEX ezCAN (similar: Denali CANsmart, ThunderBox), choose Method 1 (simple, ignition-switched) or Method 2 (hybrid).
  3. Critical: The wiring in this article is illustrative. For Method 2 especially, we cannot assure Parking Monitor or remote camera wake on every bike/manager. Consult the power-manager vendor for your exact model.
  4. If unsure about CHIGEE harness connections, follow the CHIGEE Display user manual.

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