ST 8100 Manual
ST 8100 Manual
ST 8100 Manual
Users Guide
Preface
Congratulations
Congratulations on choosing the Stack ST8100 Display System. This
system will give you a wealth of information to enable you to obtain the
maximum safe performance from your vehicle.
Registration Form
Please complete and return the registration form contained in the
package. This will allow us to keep you up to date on the latest
developments from Stack.
Edition Notice
This edition is for all versions of the ST8100 Display System distributed
to customers world wide. The units of measurement used to illustrate the
use of the Display System in this edition are for the UK version. Units
used in the various versions are shown in the following table.
Parameter Type UK Version US Version EC Version
Speed MPH MPH km/h
Temperature Degrees C Degrees F Degrees C
Wheel Circumference Millimetres Inches Millimetres
Pressure PSI PSI Bar
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Demon Tweeks,
75 Ash Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham,
Clwyd. LL13 9YE
Tel: 01978 664 466 Fax 01978 664 467
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B.R.I.T.S. Inc.,
28921 Arnold Drive, Unit F-6, Sonoma, CA 95476.
Tel: (707) 935 3637 Fax (707) 935 0942
Landmark Motorsports,
2411 East Winston Road, Anaheim CA 92806
Tel : (714) 776 9400 Fax: (714) 776 9439
Linder Brothers,
6748 County Road 9, Edison, OH 43320
Tel : (419) 947 3226 Fax : (419) 947 2305
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Contents
PREFACE i
Related Products From Stack Limited ii
Who to Contact at Stack in Case of Difficulty iii
Approved Stack Distributors iii
CONTENTS vii
Pressure sensors 29
Temperature sensors 30
Wheel speed sensor (optional) 32
Lap timing sensor (optional) 33
Trackside Infra-Red Lap Beacon (optional) 34
Lateral Acceleration sensor (optional) 35
Wiring harness 36
Checks and Alarms 37
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 38
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Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System STACK ST8100 Display System
You can redefine the preset alarm value for each parameter to a value
that is more suitable for your vehicle.
The system provides a gear shift warning light that is based on an RPM
value that you define for your vehicle.
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Wiring Harness
Each of the wires in the harness is labelled.
Labels on short cables Connection To
S1 to S4 Switches 1 to 4
WS Wheel speed sensor
LAP Lap timing sensor
SL Gear shift warning light
AL Alarm warning light
NET Data logging expansion pack
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Display Layer 1
Display Layer 2
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Display Layer 3
Display Layer 4
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Display Layer 5
This display is available when the optional Corner Speed feature is
installed.
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Alarms
The Display System has built-in warnings to alert the driver when
certain parameters either exceed or fall below their alarm values. For
example, a warning is signalled if the fuel pressure falls below its alarm
value or if the oil temperature rises above its alarm value. You can
adjust the preset alarm levels when you configure the Display System.
See Chapter 4, Configuring the Display System in this manual.
Some of the warnings (see the following table) are triggered only while
the engine speed exceeds its "gate value" for RPM for at least one second.
Blipping the engine may not be enough to trigger a warning. The gate
value is a predefined RPM value that is used to control when the system
is to trigger a warning. This is to prevent abnormal warnings from being
triggered when, for example, the engine is either not running, is idling, or
is being warmed up.
(The oil pressure alarm will come on at power-up until the engine is
started and pressure exceeds the threshold set for the alarm.)
The Display System has the following built-in alarms:
Parameter Alarm is triggered Gated to
when the: RPM
Oil Temperature current value exceeds Yes
the preset value
Water Temperature current value exceeds Yes
the preset value
Oil Pressure current value drops No
below the preset value
Fuel Pressure current value drops Yes
below the preset value
Battery Voltage current value drops No
below the preset value
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Displaying an Alarm
When an alarm condition occurs, the built-in amber warning light turns
on, and the digital display gives a warning message to show the type of
alarm:
Clearing an Alarm
Press Switch 3. ( Switch 2 can also be used.)
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Lap times
The lap time is displayed for eight seconds either when triggered by the
infra-red lap time sensor on passing the lap time beacon or when the
driver presses Switch 4.
The most recent lap time is held in display layer 3. Press Switch 3 to see
this display layer. This display gives you the lap number and time of the
last recorded lap.
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STACK ST8100 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System
Configuration mode
You put the Display System into configuration mode by pressing
Switches 1 and 2 together. You then work through the configurable
parameters in a preset sequence. Press Switch 3 to display the next
configurable parameter. The configurable parameters are displayed in
the following order:
Configurable Setting Required
Parameter
Wheel Set a value in the units of measurement
Circumference indicated.
Wheel sensor Set the value to the number of ferrous targets
pulses per that the wheel sensor is to count for each wheel
revolution (W.S. revolution.
PULSES/REV)
Engine Speed Number of cylinders in engine (for RPM)
(Cylinders)
GATE RPM Minimum RPM for the Fuel Pressure, Oil
Temperature and Pressure, and Water
Temperature warnings to operate.
Logging RPM RPM at which the logging option is started.
SHIFT RPM RPM at which gear shift light is to come on
HIGH WATER Maximum water temperature alarm
HIGH OIL T Maximum oil temperature alarm
LOW FUEL P Minimum fuel pressure alarm
LOW OIL P Minimum oil pressure alarm
LOW BATT Minimum battery voltage alarm
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Wheel circumference:
Gate RPM:
Logging RPM:
Shift RPM:
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97mm
(3.82 in.)
42.5mm (1.67 in)
Rad. Typ. 5.5mm (0.22 in)
Rad. Typ.
54.5mm 37.5mm
(2.15 in.) (1.48 in.)
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Switches
The four switches are used to control the functions of the Display System.
The normal functions of the four switches are:
Switch Functions
Switch 1 1. Show Peak Values
2. Freeze speed on "HOLD" display (optional Corner Speed feature
only)
Switch 2 1. Clear Alarm
2. Show Last Alarm
Switch 3 1. Change Display Layer
2. Clear Alarm
Switch 4 Manual Lap Marker
You can install the switches in any convenient location. When installing
the switches, you should take account of the following considerations:
• The cable for each switch is approximately 400mm in length from the
19-way military connector.
• It is important that the driver is able to reach Switch 3 easily in order
to change the display and clear warning messages after alarms. This
switch is normally fitted on the steering wheel.
• If the driver is also going to enter lap markers manually, Switch 4
should ideally be fitted on the steering wheel.
• When you configure the system, you use Switches 1 to 4 for selecting
the parameters and setting their values. These switches should be
installed so that you can reach them easily when you are viewing the
digital display.
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Warning lights
The Display Module has two built-in warning lights. One of these is for
the gear-shift light and the other for warning the driver that an alarm
has been triggered.
As an option, you can install additional external warning lights for these
functions. External warning lights should be installed in any position
that is in the driver’s direct line of vision, as they need to be visible at all
times.
Stack can supply suitable external warning lights for installation in the
dashboard as well as shrouded versions that can be mounted on top of
the dashboard.
ð If you are using your own warning lights, ensure that the
bulb rating does not exceed 2 Watts; otherwise the Display
Module will be damaged.
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Contactless system
Connect the E.S. (Engine Speed) wire to the contactless ignition system
as shown in the diagram below.
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Pressure sensors
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Temperature sensors
The Display System is supplied with two each of one of the following
types of temperature sensor: Stack ST 760, ST761, ST762, ST763, or
ST764:
The ST760 temperature sensor has two
terminals and a 1/8" BSP taper thread.
The ST761 temperature sensor (not normally
used) has an M14 x 1.5 thread.
The ST762 temperature sensor has an M10 x 1
thread (UK, EC versions).
The ST763 temperature sensor has one
terminal and a 1/8" NPTF thread (U.S. version,
ST763
not normally used). It makes its earth contact
through its screw thread.
The ST764 temperature sensor has two
terminals and a 1/8" NPTF thread (U.S.
version)
Each type of sensor can be used for monitoring
both oil temperature and water temperature.
If you find that you have a sensor with an
incorrect thread, please return it to Stack for
ST760 replacement.
ST761
ST762 or
ST764 Fitting the temperature sensors
Mount each temperature sensor directly in the
appropriate fluid line. Screw the sensor into a
suitable mounting boss, so that its end lies in the middle of the flow of
fluid.
• Position the sensors and their cables as far as possible from sources of
intense heat and from the ignition HT leads.
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Wiring harness
The Display Module and the sensors, switches, and external lights for
your Display System are connected together by means of the wiring
harness supplied with the system.
The wiring harness can be fitted after the Display Module and all the
sensors and switches have been installed.
This harness has been designed so that the various branches are long
enough for most single seater and saloon cars. Occasionally, an
individual branch may need to be extended or significantly shortened. If
the standard harness is totally unsuitable for your vehicle, contact Stack
for details of custom harnesses. Provided that you have chosen suitable
locations for the switches, sensors, and any external warning lights that
you are installing, you should not need to extend any of the individual
wires in the harness.
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Wiring labels
See Chapter 2 if you need to check the labels used to identify the individual
cables in the wiring harness
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting STACK ST8100 Display System
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
No. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Notes
1 Display is dead Ignition is off Turn ignition on The power lead
is labelled B+ &
B-.
(no backlight, Battery is dead Recharge or The battery
nothing on display, replace battery positive lead B+
no green dial is 19w conn pin
lights) G.
Power connection Check if battery is B- is 19w
to B+ or B- is faulty connected connector pin
correctly. Check H.
power lead
continuity
2 Display is dead Battery is almost Recharge or
(no backlight, dead replace battery
nothing on display,
green dial lights on
but dim)
or Power connection Check power lead
!! LOW BATT !! to B- or B+ is faulty continuity
warning on display
3 Display flashes Battery is almost Recharge or
and dead replace battery
dial pointer resets Power connection Check power lead
or vibrates to B- or B+ is faulty continuity
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STACK ST8100 Display System Appendix A. Template for the Display Module
Use the template on the following page for cutting out an aperture for
the Display System.
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Appendix B. Wiring Harness Schematic Diagram STACK ST8100 Display System
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Returned Goods Form
In the unlikely event of a Stack part developing a fault and requiring repairs, you are kindly
requested to send the part back to Stack Ltd with a completed Returned Goods Form.
Returning a part without this form will lengthen the repair time and possibly increase the
cost of the repair.
Please complete as fully as possible. This will speed the repair and return of the parts.
Description of fault _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Details of vehicle ________________________________________________________________________________
Circumstances leading to fault ______________________________________________________________________
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Normal Operation
Functions Switch or Switches
Show Peak Values Switch 1
Change Display Layer Switch 3
Clear Alarm Switch 2 or Switch 3
Show Last Alarm Switch 2
Manual Lap Marker Switch 4
Latch Speed Display Switch 1
Reset Peak Values Switches 1 & 3 together
Reset lap count and lap time to Switches 1 & 4 together
zero
Put system into configuration Switches 1 & 2 together
mode
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INDEX
additional external warning lights, 23 GATE RPM, 16
alarm for battery voltage, 12 gate value, 10, 12
alarm for fuel pressure, 12 gear shift light, 15
alarm for oil pressure, 12 gear shift warning light, 2
alarm for oil temperature, 12 gear shift warning light, wiring label, 4
alarm for Water Temperature, 12 HIGH OIL T, 16
alarm warning light, wiring label, 4 HIGH WATER, 16
alarms, 12 Installing the Stack ST8100, 20
alarms, switching on or off, 19 labels on wiring, 4
analog tachometer, 4 lap number, 8
battery voltage, 7 lap time, 8
battery voltage alarm, 12 lap times, 14
Boost Pressure version, 7 lap timing sensor, 30
checks and alarms, 34 lap timing switch, wiring label, 4
clearing an alarm, 13 lateral G-force sensor, 32
configurable parameters, 16 lateral G-force sensor, wiring label, 5
configuring the display system, 16 LOW BATT, 16
Contactless system, 26 LOW FUEL P, 16
Corner Speed option, 3 Low Fuel Pressure version, 7
current speed, 7, 8 LOW OIL P, 16
custom configured ST8100, 20 Lucas CD (Spark box) system, 26
data logging subsystem, wiring label, 4 maximum oil temperature alarm, 16
digital display panel, 4 maximum water temperature alarm, 16
Display Layer 1, 7 minimum battery voltage alarm, 16
Display Layer 2, 7 minimum fuel pressure alarm, 16
display layer 3, 8 minimum oil pressure alarm, 16
Display Layer 4, 8 Motoplat flywheel system, 24
display layer 5, 9 oil pressure, 7
display layers, 6 oil pressure alarm, 12
display module, 4 oil pressure sensor, wiring label, 5
Display System, template, 45 oil temperature, 7
engine speed, 16 oil temperature alarm, 12
engine speed (RPM), 23 oil temperature sensor, wiring label, 5
engine speed (RPM), wiring label, 5 operating of the system, 6
external warning lights, additional, 23 optional components, 3
fastest lap time, 8 peak value memory, 11
fitting the display module, 21 peak values, 1
fuel pressure, 7 peak values (tell tales), 10
fuel pressure alarm, 12 peak values, resetting, 11
fuel pressure sensor, wiring label, 5 Performance Meter, 8
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