Stack st8130 series User manual

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ST8130 SeriesST8130 Series
Road Car Display SystemsRoad Car Display Systems
Users GuideUsers Guide

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PrefacePreface
CongratulationsCongratulations
Congratulations on choosing one of models from the Stack ST8130 Series
Road Car Display Systems. This series contains two models:
1. The ST8130 System. This system uses a pulse amplifier to obtain
speed information from the vehicle’s transmission system.
2. The ST8131 System: This system uses a wheel speed sensor to obtain
information about the vehicle’s speed directly from one of its wheels.
Either system will give you a wealth of information to enable you to
obtain the maximum safe performance from your vehicle.
Registration FormRegistration 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.
Purpose of this manualPurpose of this manual
This manual will help you install and use either model in the Stack
ST8130 Series Road Car Display Systems. It explains how to set up and
configure the system for your vehicle.

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Edition NoticeEdition Notice
This edition is for all versions of the ST8130 Series Road Car Display
Systems distributed to customers world-wide. The units of measurement
used to illustrate the use of the display systems 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 EU Version
Speed MPH, km/h MPH km/h
Distance Miles Miles km
Temperature ºC ºF ºC
Wheel Circumference Millimetres Inches Millimetres
Fuel level Litres Gallons (US) Litres
Pressure PSI PSI Bar

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Related Products From Stack LimitedRelated Products From Stack Limited
If you need information about other Stack motor sport products, these
can be obtained from Stack or from your local Stack dealer. Products
available from Stack include:
•Intelligent Tachometers
•Action Replay Tachometers
•Performance Analysers
•Speedometers
•Boost Gauges
•Analogue Sensors
•Digital Sensors
•Data Logging Systems
•Display and Logging Systems
•Radio Telemetry Systems
•Display and Analysis Software
Stack is a registered trademark of Stack Limited.
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Stack Limited. No responsibility is accepted for
error or omission.
Copyright 1994, 1995, 1996 Stack Limited
United Kingdom Telephone Numbers:
Sales: 01 869 240404
Tech Support: 01 869 240420

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Who to Contact at Stack in Case of DifficultyWho to Contact at Stack in Case of Difficulty
Stack and its approved distributors provide a comprehensive Technical
Help service to assist with your enquiries. Contact your local Stack
branch or distributor.
Approved Stack DistributorsApproved Stack Distributors
Australia Hanco Motor Sport, Factory B2, 2 Healey Road,
Dandenong, Vic 3175.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Belgium Van Den Bossche, B.V.B.A, Boomsesteenweg 62, 2630
Aartselaar.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] GSM: 003275 42 96 37
Canada Orion Racing, 2270, Industrial(Laval) Montreal, H7S 1P9
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
France Danielson Equipment, 5 Rue de Champ Magny BP2 ZI
58470, Magny Cours.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Oreca Co., Parc D'Activite de Signes, 83870, Signes.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Germany ISA Racing, Neustraße 11, 5442 Mendig/Obermendig.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Holland Verlinden Technology, Rietdekkersdreef 726, 7328 AL A
Apeldoorn
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Italy Gi Effe di Ghislieri & Csas, Via San Giuliano 39, 15040
Castelceriolo (AL)
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Sparco SRL., Via Lombardia 5-7, 10071 Borgaro Torinese.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]

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Japan SARD Co, 50 Kamisotone, Higashimachi Wakabayashi,
Toyotashi, Aichiken 473.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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New Zealand Allport Motorsport, 5B Olive Road, P.O. Box 12-051,
Penrose, Auckland.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
South Africa Automotive Technology Specialists (Pty) Limited,
Private Bag, X26, Auckland Park 2006.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Spain Kernel Technica Auxiliares SA, Muntaner 83-A, 08011
Barcelona.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Motosport International Dream Machine S.L.,Av. Dr.
Wakeman 52 Bajo Der., 46013 Valencia.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Switzerland HORAG, Hotz Racing AG, Kreuzlingenstrasse 3, 8583
Sulgen.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
UK Stack Limited,
Wedgwood Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX6 7UL.
Tel: [phone]. Fax [phone]
Technical Support: 01869 240420
Demon Tweeks,
75 Ash Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham,
Clwyd. LL13 9YE
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Gould Engineering Services,
19 Porchester Road, Newbury. Berkshire
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
P.J. Motorsport, 8 Gypsum Way, Draycott-in-the-Clay,
Ashbourne, Derbyshire,
Tel: & Fax [phone]
Prodrive Ltd, Acorn Way, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 7XS.
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Road & Racing Accessories Limited,
75-77 Moore Park Road, London SW6 2HH.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
V & M Racing, Lower Place Mill, Shaw Road, Newhey,
Rochdale, OL6 3SR.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
U.S.A. Stack Inc.
5835A Live Oak Parkway, Norcross, GA, 30093 USA.
Tel: Sales(770) 447 0067 Fax [phone]
Tech Support [phone]
B.R.I.T.S. Inc.,
28921 Arnold Drive, Unit F-6, Sonoma, CA 95476.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Dave Schultz Racing, 1871 Ortiz, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Epic Racing, 3088 NW 28th Ave.
Boca Raton FL
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Landmark Motorsports,
2411 East Winston Road, Anaheim CA 92806
Tel : [phone] Fax: [phone]
Linder Brothers,
6748 County Road 9, Edison, OH 43320
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
Transatlantic Racing Services Ltd,
5730, Chattahoochee Ind. Park, Cumming, GA 30131.
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]

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ContentsContents
PREFACE i
Related Products From Stack Limited iii
Who to Contact at Stack in Case of Difficulty v
Approved Stack Distributors v
CONTENTS ix
Chapter 1. Introducing the Display Systems 1
ST8130 Model 2
ST8131 Model 2
How to Use this Manual 2
Chapter 2. Getting Started 4
The Display Module 5
Wiring Harness 6
Connecting the Components 7
Chapter 3. Operating the Display System 8
Switching the Display System on 8
Changing the display layers 8
Peak Values (Tell Tales) 11
Alarms 13
Lap times 16
Gear shift light 16
Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System 17
Configuration mode 17
Wheel Pulses and Circumferences 23
Calibrating the Fuel Level 26
Chapter 5. Installing the Display System 31
Who can install the Display System? 31
Tools needed to install the Display System 31
Preconfigured Display Systems 31
Custom Configured Display Systems 31
Fitting the Display Module 32
Switches 33
Warning lights 34

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Engine Speed (RPM) Measurement 34
Connecting the Display System to the Ignition System 35
Pressure sensor 37
Temperature sensors 38
Wheel speed sensor 39
Pulse Amplifier Interface (ST492) 40
Fuel Tank Sender 43
Lap timing sensor (optional) 44
Trackside Infra-Red Lap Beacon (optional) 45
Air Temperature Sensor (optional) 46
Wiring harness 46
Checks and Alarms 49
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 50
Appendix A. Template for the Display Module 61
Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagram 64
Appendix C. Summary of Switch Functions 65
Returned Goods Form 67
INDEX 68

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Chapter 1. Introducing the Display SystemsChapter 1. Introducing the Display Systems
The two models in the Stack ST8130 Series Road Car Display Systems
monitor and display a range of values, known as performance
parameters, needed for effective car and driver management in most
driving situations. The models in the ST8130 Series are the ST8130 and
the ST8131.
Both models combine an analogue tachometer with a digital display for
the following performance parameters:
1. Wheel speed
2. Engine speed (RPM)
3. Oil pressure
4. Oil temperature
5. Water temperature
6. Air temperature (optional)
7. Fuel level
8. Battery Voltage
9. Lap times (last completed and best) (optional)
You can view the peak values (tell-tales) for all the parameters.
Both systems provide an alarm light to alert the driver that a warning
condition has been detected. The warning conditions are based on preset
alarm values for the following performance parameters:
1. Oil pressure
2. Oil temperature
3. Water temperature
4. Air temperature / Ice warning -The unit is delivered with the air
temperature alarm disabled.
5. Fuel level -The fuel level alarm is indicated by a separate warning
light. The unit does not display any message for the fuel level alarm.
6. Battery voltage

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When the warning condition alarm light is switched on, a warning
message is shown on the digital display to identify the condition. You can
enable or disable the warning system for each parameter individually.
You can cancel the warning message by pressing a switch. Doing this
does not turn off the warning condition alarm light, which stays on until
the condition no longer applies.
You can redefine the preset alarm value for each parameter to a value
that is more suitable for your vehicle.
The system provides outputs for two external warning lights:
•a gear shift warning light that is based on an RPM value that you
define for your vehicle
•an additional alarm warning light for the alarms described above
Either model can also be fitted with an optional lap timing sensor or an
optional air temperature sensor.
ST8130 ModelST8130 Model
The ST8130 model is used in conjunction with the ST492 pulse amplifier.
This system obtains the vehicle’s speed from pulses generated by the
rotation of the vehicle’s drive shaft or from the gear box.
ST8131 ModelST8131 Model
The ST8131 model is used in conjunction with the ST670 wheel speed
sensor. It obtains the vehicle speed from the rotations of one of the
wheels on the vehicle.
How to Use this ManualHow to Use this Manual
Stack recommends that you unpack and connect the components in the
system before you install it in your vehicle. This will enable you to
familiarise yourself with operating the display and configuring it for the
vehicle in which you intend to install it.
This manual starts by taking you through the process of setting up the
system before installation, operating the digital display, configuring the

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system and setting the alarm values, and installing it in the vehicle. By
the end of chapter 2, you will have set up the system so that you will be
assured that it is functioning normally. You can then read chapter 3 and
practice using its functions. Chapter 4 takes you through configuring it
for your vehicle. Chapter 5 explains how to install it in the vehicle.
Chapter 6 provides a set of trouble-shooting guidelines.
A full size template for the dashboard cut-out for the ST8130/31 systems
is provided in Appendix A and a schematic diagram of the wiring harness
is in Appendix B.

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Chapter 2. Getting StartedChapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter guides you through the initial unpacking and setting up of
the equipment for pre-installation checks and familiarisation with its
operation.
Standard ST8130 Road Car Display System ItemsStandard ST8130 Road Car Display System Items
The ST8130 Road Car Display System is supplied with the following
standard components:
Quantity Description
1Display Module (ST867 ) with 2 mounting brackets
1Wiring Harness (ST872 )
1Pressure Sensor (ST744 (UK, EU) ST745 (USA))
2Oil/Water Temperature Sensors (ST762 (UK, EU) ST764
(USA))
1Pulse amplifier (ST492) and extension leads
4Switches (supplied with and to be connected to the wiring
harness)
Standard ST8131 Road Car Display System ItemsStandard ST8131 Road Car Display System Items
The ST8131 Road Car Display System is supplied with the following
standard components:
Quantity Description
1Display Module (ST867 ) with 2 mounting brackets
1Wiring Harness (ST872 )
1Pressure Sensor (ST744 (UK, EU) ST745 (USA))
2Oil/Water Temperature Sensors (ST762 (UK, EU) ST764
(USA))
1Wheel speed sensor (ST670)
4Switches (supplied with and to be connected to the wiring
harness)

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Optional ST8130/ST8131 Road Car Display System ItemsOptional ST8130/ST8131 Road Car Display System Items
The optional air temperature sensor consists of the following component:
Quantity Description
1Air Temperature Sensor (ST765)
The optional lap timing system consists of the following components:
Quantity Description
1Infra-red lap beacon (ST544)
1Lap timing receiver (ST543)
The Display ModuleThe Display Module
The Display Module consists of an analogue tachometer, two indicator
lights, and a digital display panel.
The Display Module is connected to a variety of sensors by a wiring
harness. The wiring harness has a 19-way military connector for
connection to the Display Module.

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Wiring HarnessWiring 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 (ST8130) or pulse
amplifier (ST8131)
SL Gear shift warning light
AL Alarm warning light
NET Data logging expansion pack
LAP Optional in-car lap timing sensor
Labels on Long Cables: Connection To
AOptional Air Temperature sensor
ES Engine Speed (RPM)
OT Oil temperature sensor
WT Water temperature sensor
OP Oil pressure sensor
FFuel level sensor
B + 12v Supply (Battery)
B - Battery negative (Chassis)

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Connecting the ComponentsConnecting the Components
1. Connect the wiring harness to the display module.
2. Connect the four switches to the cables labelled S1 to S4.
3. Connect each of the sensors that you have purchased to the
appropriate wire in the wiring harness, as shown above.
4. Connect a 12v DC power supply or battery to the power input cable.
Never use a battery charger to supply power to the display module.
5. Switch on the 12v DC power supply.
The Display Module should start up with an alarm signal indicating low
oil pressure.
Note that whenever a warning message is shown on the top line of the
digital display, the speed of the vehicle always continues to be shown in
the centre of the bottom line.
You can now proceed to familiarise yourself with operating the Display
Module.

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Chapter 3. Operating the Display SystemChapter 3. Operating the Display System
This chapter takes you through the operation of the system so that you
can familiarise yourself with its use before you install it in the vehicle.
Switching the Display System onSwitching the Display System on
You will have switched the system on already if you have followed the
instructions in the previous chapter and have just set the system up for
the first time before installing it.
When installed in the vehicle, the system is switched on when you switch
the ignition on.
When the power is first switched on, the digital display will immediately
show a "Low Oil P" warning and the alarm light will come on. The
tachometer will reset itself by moving the needle until it touches the
stop-pin, and then moving it back to the zero RPM position. Press Switch
3 to clear the warning message from the display. (Switch 2 can also be
used for this.)
The digital display panel and the analogue dial face are always backlit
when the system is switched on.
If none of these actions occurs when you switch on, switch off the power
to the system and consult the section on troubleshooting in this manual.
Changing the display layersChanging the display layers
The digital display has five display layers. Each display layer shows
three parameters and their values
Each of the display layers is displayed in turn by pressing switch 3. Press
switch 3 when display layer 5 is being displayed in order to return to
display layer 1.
ðThe format of the values in these displays will vary for
systems supplied outside the UK, as the parameters are
displayed in different units.