Purpose of this addendum In conjunction with the ST8100 User Guide, this addendum will help you install and use the Stack ST8150 Display System. It explains how to set up and configure the system for your vehicle. Edition Notice This edition is for all versions of the ST8150 Display System distributed to customers world wide.
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Preface STACK ST8150 Display System Fax: 01869 245500 User Guide Addendum...
STACK ST8150 Display System Preface Contents PREFACE CONTENTS Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System How to Use this Manual Chapter 2. Getting Started Wiring Harness Chapter 3. Operating the Display System Changing the display layers Peak Values (Tell Tales) Alarms Chapter 4.
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System The Stack ST8150 Display System monitors and displays a range of values, known as performance parameters, needed for effective car and driver management in most competitive situations.
How 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.
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started The sensors supplied with the ST8150 system differ from those supplied for the ST8100. ST8150 Display System Items The ST8150 Display System is supplied with the following standard...
Chapter 2. Getting Started STACK ST8150 Display System Wiring Harness The ST8150 harness is slightly different to that of the ST8100. Labels on short cables Connection To S1 to S4 Switches 1 to 4 (WS) Boost Pressure sensor (ST453) Gear shift warning light...
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Chapter 3. Operating the Display System The operation of the ST8150 is basically the same as that of the ST8100. This section highlights any differences. Changing the display layers The ST8150 system has three display layers. These differ significantly from those of the ST8100 and their layouts are shown below.
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Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System STACK ST8150 Display System Display Layer 2 Display layer 2 shows: Fuel Pressure (FUELP) • Oil Temperature (OIL T) • Battery voltage (BATT) • Oil Pressure (OIL P) • Note: The fuel pressure is displayed as 0.1 PSI...
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Peak Values (Tell Tales) The system stores either a maximum or a minimum value as the peak value, depending on the parameter, as follows: Parameter Type of Peak Gated to RPM...
Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System STACK ST8150 Display System Alarms The ST8150 Display System has the following built-in alarms: Parameter Alarm is triggered Gated to RPM when the: Oil Temperature current value exceeds the preset value Water Temperature current value exceeds...
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Configuration mode The list of configurable parameters has changed significantly from that of the ST8100. Please note that the settings for the 30PSI/150PSI FUELP SENSOR (2BAR/10BAR for EC) must match the sensor fitted or incorrect readings will be shown.
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Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System STACK ST8150 Display System Setting or resetting configuration values Use Switch 1 to decrease the value being configured and Switch 2 to increase it. The rate at which the value increases or decreases itself increases while the switch is being held down.
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STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Low fuel pressure: Low oil pressure: Low battery voltage High boost pressure High exhaust gas temperature: Switching Alarms on or off You can be enable (switch on) or disable (switch off) each of the alarm warnings by pressing and holding Switch 1 and then pressing Switch 2.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor As well as the ST76x sensors supplied for Oil and Water temperatures, the ST8150 Display System is also supplied with an ST464 sensor interface for connection to a customer supplied K Type Thermocouple mounted for Exhaust Gas temperature monitoring.
STACK ST8150 Display System Chapter 5. Installing the Display System Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Use this table in conjunction with the ST8100 manual. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Notes Boost shows - ST453 sensor Reconnect 9.99 (Bar) or - disconnected 99.9 (psi)
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