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
ii Users Guide
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: [phone]
TechnicalSupport: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
STACKisaregisteredtrademarkofSTACKLimited.
InformationinthispublicationissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitmentonthepartofStackLimited.No
responsibilityisacceptedforerrororomission.
Copyright1994,1995,1996,1997STACKLimited

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

Contents STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
iv Users Guide
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
1

2. Getting Started STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
4Users Guide
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.

STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 2. Getting Started
Users Guide 5
The Display Module
TheDisplayModuleconsistsofananaloguetachometerandadigitaldisplaypanelmountedinacompositehousing.Thereareavarietyof
dialfacesavailablefortheproduct.The0-10-22000dialfaceusedinthismanualisjustanexample.
TheDisplayModuleisconnectedtothesensorsbyawiringharness.Thewiringharnesshasa19-waymilitaryconnectorforconnection
totheDisplayModule.
Wiring Harness
Eachofthewiresintheharnessislabelled.
Labels on short cables Connection To
WS Wheel speed sensor
ES Engine Speed (RPM)
EGT BP Exhaust Gas Temperature or brake position sensor
TMP Cylinder Head or Water temperature sensor
SP Steering Position Sensor
TP Throttle Position Sensor

2. Getting Started STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
6Users Guide
Connecting the Components
1. Connecteachofthesensorsthatyouhavepurchasedtotheappropriatewireinthewiringharness,aslistedabove.
2. Insertacharged9.6vbatterypackintothebatterytrayontherearoftheDash-2KartLoggerandconnectthe
whitepowerconnections..
3. Switchtheunitonbymeansoftheswitchontherear.
YoucannowproceedtofamiliariseyourselfwithoperatingtheDisplayModule.
Pictureofrearshowingbatteryfittingandpowerswitch.

STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger
Users Guide 7
3. Operating the3. Operating the Dash-2Dash-2 Kart LoggerKart Logger
ThissectiontakesyouthroughtheoperationoftheDash-2KartLoggersothatyoucanfamiliariseyourselfwithitsusebeforeyou
installitinthekart.
Switches
4switchesareusedtocontrolthefunctionsoftheDash-2KartLogger.
Switches1&2ontheleftsideoftheDash-2areusedforchangingthe
displayedchannels.Pressandholdswitch1toshowtherecordedpeaks.
Pressswitch2tochangethedisplaylayer.Thisistheonlyswitchthe
driverneedstousewhendrivingthekart.
Switches3and4areusedformanualcontroloftheDash-2.Press
switch3toturnloggingonandoff.Pressswitch4tocreatealap
marker.
Summary of switch functions
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 4
Switch 3
Switch Functions
Switch 1 pressed Show Peak Values
Switch 2 pressed Change Display Layer/Clear
Alarm
Switch 3 pressed Turn Recording On/Off
Switch 4 pressed Manual Lap Marker
Switch 1 Held Down followed by:
Switch 2 pressed Enter SETUP mode.
Switch 3 pressed RESET Logger (Erase Memory)
Switch 4 pressed RESET Peaks & Laptimes

3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
8Users Guide
Turning the Display System on
Thepowerswitchisontheleftrearofthedisplayunit.
Whenthepowerisfirstswitchedon,thedigitaldisplaywillimmediatelyshowLayer1displaylayout.Thetachometerwillresetitself
bymovingtheneedleuntilittouchesthestop-pin,andthenmovingitbacktothezeroRPMposition.PressSwitch2toclearany
warningmessagefromthedisplay.Ifnoneoftheseactionsoccurswhenyouswitchon,switchoffthepowertothesystemand
consultthesectionontroubleshootinginthismanual.
Anytimetheunitispoweredupformorethan10secondswithouttheenginerunning,thenthedisplaywillshowthemessage
Thisensuressecurityofyourlaptimeinformation.Pressswitch2toreturnthesystemtothenormaldisplayformat.
Warning lights
TheDash-2KartLoggerhastwobuilt-inwarninglights.Theredoneontherightisthegear-shiftlightandthelefthandyellowoneis
forwarningthedriverthatanalarmhasbeentriggered.
Changing the display layers
Thedigitaldisplaycanshowthreeseparatesetsofparametersandtheirvalues1;thesearecalleddisplaylayers1,2,and3.
IfyouhavethePerformanceMeterorCornerSpeedoptionthereareadditionallayers,layer4and5respectively.
Eachofthedisplaylayerscanbedisplayedinturnbypressingswitch2.
1The format of the values in these displays will vary for systems supplied outside the UK, as the
parameters are displayed in different units.

STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger
Users Guide 9
Display Layer 1 - Race
•LapNumber(LapNo100)
•Laptime(0:48.76)
•CylinderHeadTemperature(CHT250)2
•BestLaptime(:48.22)
PressSwitch2toseedisplaylayer2.
Display Layer 2 - Temperatures
•WheelSpeed(Speed101)
•Laptime(0:48.76)
•CylinderHeadTemperature(CHT250)2
•ExhaustGasTemperature(EGT675)3
PressSwitch2tochangedisplaytolayer3
2The CHT position on layer 2 may be replaced with either EGT or Water, dependant upon the sensor
input type selected in the system setup.
3The EGT position is replaced by best lap time on ST8203 systems

3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
10 Users Guide
Display Layer 3 - Sensor Test
•WheelSpeed(Spd101)
•SteeringPosition(SP90)
•LateralGForce(LG0.0)
•CylinderHeadTemperature(CHT250)4
•ThrottlePosition(TP100)
•BatteryVoltage(BV9.8)
PressSwitch2todisplaylayer4ifoptionfitted.
Display Layer 4 - Performance Meter5
Top Row
•Bestlaptime(0:48.76)
•Runningtimefromstartoflap(37.8)
•PredictedLaptime(48.13)
Bottom Row
•Agraphicalcomparisonofthislaptothepreviousbestlap
Theperformancemeterdisplaysabargrowingeithertotherightortotheleft,showingthetimegainedorlostagainstyourprevious
bestlap.Whenthebargoestowardtheright(+)youaregaining,andwhenthebargoestotheleft(-)youarelosingtime.
Thepredictedlaptimetellsyouwhatyournextlaptimewillbebaseduponyourgainsorlossesinthecurrentlap.
PressSwitch2tostepontothenextlayer.
Display Layer 5 - Corner Speeds6
4This may be replaced with Brake position on some systems.
5This feature is active only if the Performance Meter has been purchased
6This display is only available if the corner speed option has been fitted

STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger
Users Guide 11
•Currentspeed(SPEED117)
•Maximumspeedonthelaststraight(MAX129)
•ActualspeedwhenSwitch1waslastpressed(HOLD86)
•Lowestspeedinthelastcorner(MIN73)
PressSwitch2todisplaylayer1again.
Peak Values (Tell Tales)
Thesystemcandisplaythepeakvalues(sometimescalled‘tell-tales’)thathavebeenrecordedduringarunformostofthemonitored
parameters.
Peakvaluesareupdatedonlywhentheenginespeedhasexceededits"gatevalue"forRPMfor at least one second.Thisallowsthe
valuestostabilise.Blippingtheenginemaynotbeenoughtoupdatethepeakvalues.ThegatevalueisapredefinedRPMvaluethatis
usedtocontrolwhenthesystemupdatesthepeakvalues.Thisistopreventabnormalpeakvaluesfrombeingrecordedwhen,for
example,theengineiseithernotrunning,isidling,orisbeingwarmedup.
Thesystemstoreseitheramaximumoraminimumvalueasthepeakvalue,dependingontheparameter.
Displaying the Peak Values
PressandholdSwitch 1toshowthepeakvaluesfortheparameterscurrentlybeingdisplayed.Releasetheswitchtoreturntothe
normaldisplay.
Resetting the Display
Youcanresetallofthepeakvalues,includingthefastestlaptimeandLapCountmanually.Allpeakvaluesareresetatthesametime.If
theengineisrunning at or aboveitsgatevaluewhenthepeakvaluesarereset,theyaresettothecurrentvalueofeach
performanceparameter.
Toresetthepeakvalues:
•PressandholdSwitch1todisplaythepeakvalues.
Parameter Type of Peak Gated to RPM
Engine Speed (RPM) Maximum Yes
Temperature Maximum Yes
Battery Voltage Minimum Yes
Wheel Speed Maximum Yes

3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
12 Users Guide
•WhileholdingSwitch1,pressandholdSwitch4.
•WithSwitch4helddown,youwillseethedisplayreverttothecurrentvalues.Thenewpeakvaluesthatarestored
arethosebeingdisplayedwhenyoureleaseSwitch4.Iftheengineisrunningbelowitsgatevalue,thepeakvalues
arenotresettothecurrentvaluesbutaresettothefollowingvalues:
Parameter New Peak Value
Engine Speed (RPM) 0 RPM
Cylinder Head Temperature 0 Degrees C or F
Water Temperature 0 Degrees C or F
Exhaust Gas Temperature 0 Degrees C or F
Battery Voltage 26.0V
Wheel Speed 0 MPH or 0 km/h
Peak Value Memory
Thepeakvaluesarestoredinamemorywhichispoweredbyaninternalback-upbattery.Theyremainstoredinthismemorywhenthe
externalpowersourceisdisconnectedfromthesystem.Theinternalbatteryneedstobechangedevery4-5years.Analarmis
triggeredwhenthepowerfromthisbatterydropsbelowasafelevelandthewarning"MEMBATT"isdisplayed.
Alarms
TheDash-2KartLoggerhasbuilt-inwarningstoalertthedriverwhencertainparameterseitherexceedorfallbelowtheiralarm
valuesYoucanadjustthepresetalarmlevelswhenyouconfiguretheDash-2KartLogger.SeeSection4,Configuring the Dash-2
Kart Loggerinthismanual.
Someofthewarnings(seethefollowingtable)aretriggeredonlywhiletheenginespeedexceedsits"gatevalue"forRPMforatleast
onesecond.Blippingtheenginemaynotbeenoughtotriggerawarning.ThegatevalueisapredefinedRPMvaluethatisusedtocontrol
whenthesystemistotriggerawarning.Thisistopreventabnormalwarningsfrombeingtriggeredwhen,forexample,theengineis
eithernotrunning,isidling,orisbeingwarmedup.
TheDash-2KartLoggerhasthefollowingbuilt-inalarms:
Parameter Alarm is triggered when the: Gated to RPM
Temperature current value exceeds the preset value Yes
Lithium Battery Voltage current value drops below the preset value No
Battery Voltage current value drops below the preset value No
Displaying an Alarm
Whenanalarmconditionoccurs,thebuilt-inyellowwarninglightturnson,andthedigitaldisplaygivesawarningmessagetoshowthe
typeofalarm:

STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger
Users Guide 13
Clearing an Alarm
PressSwitch2.
Lap times
Thelaptimeisdisplayedforaprogrammabletimeperiodof0.04to40.0secondseitherwhentriggeredbypassingthelaptimebeacon,
oronpressingswitch4.
Themostrecentlaptimeisheldindisplaylayers1&2.PressSwitch2toselectthesedisplaylayers.Displaylayer1givesyouthelap
numberandtimeofthelastrecordedlap.
Resetting the Lap Time to Zero
PressandholdSwitch1andthenpressSwitch4toresetthelapcountandlaptimetozero.

3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger
14 Users Guide
Gear shift light
ThegearshiftlightcomesonwhentheengineRPMexceedsapredefinedvalue.See"ConfiguringtheDash-2KartLogger"for
informationaboutsettingthisvalue.