Dakota Digital STA-1000 User manual

MAN #650387C
STA-1000
Speed/Tach Interface Module for OBD-II vehicle interface
POWER
GROUND OBDII
INPUT
CRUISE 4K OUTPUT
VSS INPUT FROM TRANS
TACH 2 TACH 1
SPEED 2
ENGINE
SPEED 1
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STA-1000
OBDII INTERFACE
setup/status switch
Connect to main
chassis ground
+12V KEY ON POWER
(fused 5 - 20 AMP max)
Standard 0-12V tachometer output.
High voltage tachometer output.
to engine lamp
keyed power bulb
AC speedometer output.
Standard speedometer output.
Optional
cruise control
connections.
Cruise Control 4k ppmoutput.
Vehicle speed signal from transmission.
OBD-II
Connect to vehicle
diagnostic port
This unit has an input to read engine information from vehicles using the GM 1996-up OBD-II protocol, Ford 1996-up
OBD-II protocol, some Chrysler 2000-up OBD-II protocol, or CAN OBD-II protocol. CAN OBD-II is used on all vehicles
2008 and newer and some vehicles from 2004 – 2008. It provides speedometer, tachometer, and engine indicator
outputs. Do not mount this in the module in the engine compartment; it should be mounted in interior of the vehicle.
Operation
The RPM and speed can be provided by this unit instead of trying to find a compatible connection somewhere in the
vehicle wiring harness. These outputs can be calibrated to match the gauge being connected.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or service engine soon indicator will be activated from the data bus when there is
an engine code set. This will not turn on the indicator for a lamp test function when the key is on, but the engine is not
running.
Since a cruise control will typically not work well with the speed data from the diagnostic bus, a connection is provided
to connect a VSS signal directly from the transmission and then provide a calibrated 4000 ppm output. The output is
self calibrated by reading the incoming transmission VSS signal and comparing it with the speed data from the
diagnostic bus.

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Setup Menu
-Id 61,62,F1,F2 set the J1850 device ID.
CYL 4,6,8set the engine cylinder count for the tachometer
CAL 3.0 – 20.0 set the speedometer calibration
ADJ fine adjustment of the speedometer calibration
Cod display the revision code
Rst no,YES reset all settings to factory default values.
Tachometer Setup
•Hold the switch beside the STA-1000 terminal strip while turning the key on. The display will show “888” while
this is held.
•Release the switch. The display will show “-ID”.
•Press and release the switch until “CYL” is shown.
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown.
•Release the switch. The current engine cylinder setting will be shown: 4, 6, or 8. The tachometer output will
also be generating a 2000 rpm signal to verify the reading on your gauge.
•Press and release the switch to change the setting.
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown to save the setting.
•Release the switch.
•Turn the key off to exit.
Speedometer Setup
There are two methods of setting or calibrating the speedometer. The first is “CAL” and this allows you to select a
signal from 3,000 – 20,000 pulse per mile calibration in steps of 1,000. The second is “ADJ” and this allows the signal
to be finely adjusted up or down.
“CAL” Setup
•Hold the switch beside the STA-1000 terminal strip while turning the key on. The display will show “888” while
this is held.
•Release the switch. The display will show “-ID”.
•Press and release the switch until “CAL” is shown.
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown.
•Release the switch. The current speedometer calibration setting will be shown. The speedometer output will
also be generating 60 mph (96 km/h) signal to verify the reading on your gauge.
•Press and release the switch to change the setting from 3.0 – 20.0 (3,000 – 20,000 ppm).
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown to save the setting.
•Release the switch.
•Turn the key off to exit.
“AdJ” Setup
•Hold the switch beside the STA-1000 terminal strip while turning the key on. The display will show “888” while
this is held.
•Release the switch. The display will show “-ID”.
•Press and release the switch until “AdJ” is shown.
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown.
•Release the switch. “ADJ” will be shown and the speedometer output will also be generating 60 mph (96
km/h) signal to verify the reading on your gauge.
•Press and hold the switch to change the speedometer signal. It will alternate between increasing the signal
and decreasing the signal each time you press the switch.
•After four seconds of not pressing the switch, it will save and exit the adjust setting.
•The display show “CoD”.
•Turn the key off to exit.

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ID Setup
When using the pre-CAN bus GM J1850 or Ford J1850 protocols the unit must have a unique ID to identify itself on the
bus. By default this is set to use a gauge display panel bus ID and should not normally need to be changed. If there is
some other module already using this ID, then another can be selected. Some Chrysler vehicles may require F1 or F2
ID’s to be selected for proper operation. 61 and 62 are gauge ID’s and F1 and F2 are scan tool ID’s.
To set or change the diagnostic bus ID numbers:
•Hold the switch beside the STA-1000 terminal strip while turning the key on. The display will show “888” while
this is held.
•Release the switch. The display will show “-ID”.
•Press the switch. The BIM display will show the currently selected bus ID.
•Release the switch.
•Press and release the switch to change the setting from 61, 62, F1, or F2.
•Press and hold the switch until “ -ñ” is shown to save the setting.
•Release the switch.
•Turn the key off to exit.
Troubleshooting quick tips:
While the BIM is operating, the dot in the upper left corner of the display will indicate the status. On steady indicates it
is powered up and there is no signal on the VSS input. Flashing indicates it is receiving a signal on the VSS input. A
dot in the upper center indicates that there is an engine code set (MIL active).
If the display is sequencing through “-J-”, “-F-”, and “-C-” then it is scanning to try and communicate with the vehicle
bus but cannot get an answer.
To see the signal and channel status on the BIM display, press and hold the switch. If “BUS” is shown, the module
cannot communicate with the vehicle. The display will cycle through several screens. The first will show the bus type
(“J” for GM or Chrysler J1850, “F” for Ford J1850, “C” for CAN) and the number of control modules answering. The
next screens will indicate speed and RPM. “r1.5” for 1,500 rpm and “ 96” for 96 km/h speed.
Emissions note:
If your vehicle requires emissions testing in your area, the check engine feature of this unit cannot be used to operate
the Check Engine or Service Engine indicator.
Troubleshooting guide.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Outputs do not work and PWR terminal does not have power. Connect to a location that has power with the key on.
the display will not light GND terminal does not have a good Connect to a clean chassis ground location.
up at all. ground.
Module is damaged. Return for service. (see instructions)
Outputs do not work and OBD-II Interface cable is not connected. Connect the supplied OBD-II cable between the STA-1000 unit and
the display is scanning the vehicle diagnostic plug.
“J”, “F”, “C” The vehicle bus is not compatible. Vehicles using the ISO 9141-2 or J1939 protocol are not compatible with
the STA-1000. This includes some Chrysler and many import vehicles.
Gauge does not read. Broken or loose wire connection. Inspect and reconnect wires.
STA-1000 has a steady Wire connected to the wrong output. Switch between the #1 and #2 output types and retest.
or flashing dot lit. Output calibration is incorrect. See “Tachometer Setup” or “Speedometer Setup” in the manual.
Gauge operates, but does Loose connection on sensor wires. Inspect and reconnect wires.
not read correctly. Output calibration is incorrect. See “Tachometer Setup” or “Speedometer Setup” in the manual.
Cruise control will not engage.VSS signal is not connected from Inspect and reconnect wires.
Display has steady dot. the transmission.
Cruise control will not engage.The vehicle must be driven once to Drive the vehicle at 30 – 45 mph, stop and shut it down, retest the
Display has a flashing dot. allow the output to be calibrated. cruise control.
Cruise control speed input is incorrect. Set the cruise control for a 4000 (4k) ppm signal.

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SERVICE AND REPAIR
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one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to
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