Stack Dash-2 User manual
ST542038-002
Dash-2Dash-2
Kart LoggerKart Logger
Models:Models:
ST8201ST8201
ST8202ST8202
ST8203ST8203
ST8204ST8204
User GuideUser Guide
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Preface
User Guide i
PrefacePreface
Congratulations
CongratulationsonchoosingtheDash-2KartLogger.Thissystemwillgiveyouawealthofinformationtoenableyoutoobtainthe
maximumsafeperformancefromyourkart.
Registration Form
Pleasecompleteandreturntheregistrationformcontainedinthepackage.Thiswillallowustokeepyouuptodateonthelatest
developmentsfromSTACK.
Purpose of this manual
ThismanualwillhelpyouinstallandusetheDash-2KartLogger.Itexplainshowtosetupandconfigurethesystemforyourkart.
Edition Notice
ThiseditionisforallversionsoftheDash-2KartLoggerdistributedtocustomersworldwide.Theunitsofmeasurementusedto
illustratetheuseoftheDash-2KartLoggerinthiseditionarefortheUKversion.Unitsusedinthevariousversionsareshowninthe
followingtable.
Parameter Type UK US EC
Speed MPH MPH km/h
Temperature Degrees C Degrees F Degrees C
Wheel Circumference Millimetres Inches Millimetres
Preface STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
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Related Products From Stack Limited
IfyouneedinformationaboutotherSTACKmotorsportproducts,thesecanbeobtainedfromSTACKorfromyourlocalSTACKdealer.
ProductsavailablefromSTACKinclude:
•IntelligentTachometers
•ActionReplayTachometers
•PerformanceAnalysers
•Speedometers
•BoostGauges
•AnalogueSensors
•DigitalSensors
•DataLoggingSystems
•DisplayandLoggingSystems
•RadioTelemetrySystems
•DisplayandAnalysisSoftware
Who to Contact at STACK in Case of Difficulty
STACKanditsapproveddistributorsprovideacomprehensiveTechnicalHelpservicetoassistwithyourenquiries.Contactyourlocal
STACKbranchordistributor.
UnitedKingdomTelephoneNumbers:
Sales: +44(0)1869240404
TechnicalSupport: +44(0)1869240420
Fax: +44(0)1869245500
STACKisaregisteredtrademarkofSTACKLimited.
InformationinthispublicationissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartofStackLimited.No
responsibilityisacceptedforerrororomission.
Copyright1994,1995,1996,1997STACKLimited
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Contents
User Guide iii
ContentsContents
Preface i
Congratulations i
RegistrationForm i
Purposeofthismanual i
EditionNotice i
RelatedProductsFromStackLimited ii
WhotoContactatSTACKinCaseofDifficulty ii
Contents iii
1. Introducing the Kart Logger 1
HowtoUsethisManual 1
2. Getting Started 3
Unpacking 3
OptionalDash-2KartLoggerItems 4
ItemsnotincludedwithyourDash-2 4
TheDisplayModule 5
WiringHarness 5
ConnectingtheComponents 6
3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger 7
Switches 7
Warninglights 8
Changingthedisplaylayers 8
PeakValues(TellTales) 11
Laptimes 13
Gearshiftlight 14
4. Configuring the Dash-2 Kart Logger 15
Configurationmode 15
Settingorresettingconfigurationvalues 16
Leavingconfigurationmode 17
5. Using the Dash-2 Charts 18
Allchannels 18
Allchannelsfull 18
Carburettorsetting 19
Cornerradius 19
Driveractivity 20
Drivercompare 20
EGT&CHT 21
EGT&Watertemperature 21
Gforces 22
Gearratio 22
Laptimes 23
Rollinglaptime 23
Speed&RPM 24
Speed&timecompare 24
Steering 25
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6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger 26
FittingtheDisplayModule 26
Procedure 26
Wiring 27
FittingtheEngineSpeed(RPM)Sensor 29
FittingtheWaterTemperaturesensor 30
FittingtheWheelspeedsensor 31
FittingtheThrottleorBrakePositionSensors 31
FittingtheSteeringPositionSensor 33
FittingtheCylinderHeadTemperaturesensor 34
FittingtheExhaustGasTemperatureSensor 35
BatteryandCharger 36
TracksideInfra-RedLapBeacon 37
7. Troubleshooting 38
Spares 42
8. Summary of Switch Functions 43
NormalOperation 43
SystemConfigurationMode 43
Index 45
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 1. Introducing the Kart Logger
Users Guide 1
1. Introducing the Kart Logger1. Introducing the Kart Logger
TheSTACKDash-2KartLoggermonitorsanddisplaysarangeofvalues,knownasperformanceparameters,neededforeffectivekart
anddrivermanagementinmostcompetitivesituations.
Thesystemcombinesananaloguetachometerwithadigitaldisplayforthefollowingperformanceparameters:
1. Enginespeed(RPM)
2. WheelSpeed
3. CylinderHeadTemperature(CHT)(option)
4. WaterTemperature(option)
5. ExhaustGasTemperature(EGT)(option)
6. BatteryVoltage
7. LapTimes
8. SteeringPosition(option)
9. ThrottlePosition(option)
10. BrakePosition(option)
11. LateralAcceleration(option)
12. Maximumandminimumcornerspeedsdisplay(option)
13. PerformanceMeter(option)
Youcanviewthepeakvalues(tell-tales)foralltheparametersexceptlateralg,steering,throttleandbrake.
Thesystemprovidesarangeofwarningmessagesbasedonpresetalarmvaluesforthefollowingperformanceparameters:
1. HighCylinderHeadTemperature
2. HighExhaustGasTemperature
3. HighWaterTemperature
4. LowBatteryVoltage
5. LowLithiumBatteryVoltage
Youcanenableordisablethewarningsystemforeachparameterindividually.
Youcanredefinepresetalarmvaluestovaluesthataremoresuitableforyourkart.
ThesystemprovidesagearshiftwarninglightthatisbasedonanRPMvaluethatyoudefineforyourkart.
How to Use this Manual
STACKrecommendsthatyouunpackandconnectthecomponentsinthesystembeforeyouinstallitinyourkart.Thiswillenableyou
tofamiliariseyourselfwithoperatingthedisplayandconfiguringitforthekart.
1. Introducing the Display System STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
2Users Guide
Thismanualstartsbytakingyouthroughtheprocessofsettingupthesystembeforeinstallation,operatingthedigitaldisplay,
configuringthesystemandsettingthealarmvalues,andinstallingitonthekart.BytheendofSection2,youwillhavesetupthe
systemsothatyouwillbeassuredthatitisfunctioningnormally.YoucanthenreadSection3andpracticeusingitsfunctions.Section
4takesyouthroughconfiguringitforyourkart.Section5describesthegraphsandchartsavailable.Section6explainshowtoinstall
itonthekart.Section7providesasetoftrouble-shootingguidelines.
Pleasenotethatdatainterpretationadvicegiveninthismanualisgiveningoodfaith,butcannotbeguaranteedtobesuitabletoyour
kartandtypeofracing.Thebestadvicewecangiveistowatchcarefullywhatthekartisdoing,howthedriverisperformingand
thendoyourbesttotiethisinwithwhatyouseefromtheDash-2.
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 2. Getting Started
Users Guide 3
2. Getting Started2. Getting Started
Thissectionguidesyouthroughtheinitialunpackingandsettingupoftheequipmentforpre-installationchecksandfamiliarisationwith
itsoperation.
Unpacking
Youshouldfindthefollowingcomponentsintheshippingbox:
Description 8201 8202 8203 8204
Display in Composite Housing without G sensor 1
Display in Composite Housing with built-in G sensor 1 1 1
Wiring Harness (ST872 ) 1 1 1 1
RPM Sensor (ST696 ST697 H.T. Pick-up) 1 1 1 1
Wheel Speed Sensor with magnets (ST669) 1 1 1 1
PCNIU Interface 1 1 1 1
Infra-red Lap Time Beacon (ST544) 1 1 1 1
9.6V NiCd Battery Pack (111410) 1 1 1 1
Charger for 9.6V NiCd Battery Pack 1 1 1 1
Software installation disks 2 2 2 2
Data Analysis Software User Guide 1 1 1 1
Dash-2 User guide (this document) 1 1 1 1
Kart logger fastener kit 1 1 1 1
Steering position sensor 1
Pedal sensor kit 2
CHT sensor Option Option
Water temperature sensor Option Option
EGT sensor Option
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Optional Dash-2 Kart Logger Items
TheDash-2KartLoggercanpurchasedforusewiththefollowingoptionalcomponents:
Items not included with your Dash-2
•12voltbatteryforlaptimetransmitter
•IBMcompatiblePersonalComputer(PC)
Description
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor (ST758)
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (ST759)
Water Temperature Sensor (ST760/1/2/4)
Performance Meter option. Note: The ST8108 Performance meter option is
delivered prefitted in the Display Module.
Corner Speed option. Note: The ST8109 Corner Speed option is delivered
prefitted in the Display Module.
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