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- Page 1 Dash-2 Dash-2 Kart Logger Kart Logger Models: Models: ST8201 ST8201 ST8202 ST8202 ST8203 ST8203 ST8204 ST8204 User Guide User Guide ST542038-002...
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Page 3: Preface
This edition is for all versions of the Dash-2 Kart Logger distributed to customers world wide. The units of measurement used to illustrate the use of the Dash-2 Kart Logger in this edition are for the UK version. Units used in the various versions are shown in the following table. -
Page 4: Related Products From Stack Limited
+44 (0) 1869 245500 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Preface Congratulations Registration Form Purpose of this manual Edition Notice Related Products From Stack Limited Who to Contact at STACK in Case of Difficulty Contents 1. Introducing the Kart Logger How to Use this Manual 2. Getting Started Unpacking Optional Dash-2 Kart Logger Items... -
Page 6: Contents
Contents STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Display Module Procedure Wiring Fitting the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor Fitting the Water Temperature sensor Fitting the Wheel speed sensor Fitting the Throttle or Brake Position Sensors... -
Page 7: Introducing The Kart Logger
1. Introducing the Kart Logger 1. Introducing the Kart Logger The STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger monitors and displays a range of values, known as performance parameters, needed for effective kart and driver management in most competitive situations. The system combines an analogue tachometer with a digital display for the following performance parameters:... - Page 8 The best advice we can give is to watch carefully what the kart is doing, how the driver is performing and then do your best to tie this in with what you see from the Dash-2.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Infra-red Lap Time Beacon (ST544) 9.6V NiCd Battery Pack (111410) Charger for 9.6V NiCd Battery Pack Software installation disks Data Analysis Software User Guide Dash-2 User guide (this document) Kart logger fastener kit Steering position sensor Pedal sensor kit CHT sensor... -
Page 10: Optional Dash-2 Kart Logger Items
Display Module. Corner Speed option. Note: The ST8109 Corner Speed option is delivered prefitted in the Display Module. Items not included with your Dash-2 • 12 volt battery for laptime transmitter • IBM compatible Personal Computer (PC) -
Page 11: The Display Module
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 2. Getting Started The Display Module The Display Module consists of an analogue tachometer and a digital display panel mounted in a composite housing. There are a variety of dialfaces available for the product. The 0-10-22000 dialface used in this manual is just an example. -
Page 12: Connecting The Components
2. Getting Started STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Connecting the Components Connect each of the sensors that you have purchased to the appropriate wire in the wiring harness, as listed above. Insert a charged 9.6v battery pack into the battery tray on the rear of the... -
Page 13: Operating The Dash-2 Kart Logger
Dash-2 Switch 1 Switches 1 & 2 on the left side of the Dash-2 are used for changing the displayed channels. Press and hold switch 1 to show the recorded peaks. Press switch 2 to change the display layer. This is the only switch the driver needs to use when driving the kart. -
Page 14: Warning Lights
3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Turning the Display System on The power switch is on the left rear of the display unit. When the power is first switched on, the digital display will immediately show Layer 1 display layout. 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. - Page 15 STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger Display Layer 1 - Race • Lap Number (Lap No100) • Laptime (0:48.76) • Cylinder Head Temperature(CHT 250) • Best Laptime (:48.22) Press Switch 2 to see display layer 2.
- Page 16 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Display Layer 3 - Sensor Test • Wheel Speed (Spd 101) • Steering Position (SP 90) • Lateral G Force (LG 0.0) • Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT 250) • Throttle Position (TP 100) •...
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Page 17: Peak Values (Tell Tales)
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger • Current speed (SPEED 117) • Maximum speed on the last straight (MAX 129) • Actual speed when Switch 1 was last pressed (HOLD 86) • Lowest speed in the last corner (MIN 73) Press Switch 2 to display layer 1 again. - Page 18 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger • While holding Switch 1, press and hold Switch 4. • With Switch 4 held down, you will see the display revert to the current values. The new peak values that are stored are those being displayed when you release Switch 4.
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Page 19: Lap Times
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger Clearing an Alarm Press Switch 2. Lap times The lap time is displayed for a programmable time period of 0.04 to 40.0 seconds either when triggered by passing the lap time beacon, or on pressing switch 4. -
Page 20: Gear Shift Light
3. Operating the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Gear shift light The gear shift light comes on when the engine RPM exceeds a predefined value. See "Configuring the Dash-2 Kart Logger" for information about setting this value. Users Guide... -
Page 21: Configuring The Dash-2 Kart Logger
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 4. Configuring the Dash-2 Kart Logger 4. Configuring the Dash-2 4. Configuring the Dash-2 Kart Logger Kart Logger Configuration mode You put the Kart Logger into configuration mode by pressing Switches 1 and 2 together. You then work through the Dash-2 configurable parameters in a preset sequence. -
Page 22: Setting Or Resetting Configuration Values
4. Configuring Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 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. Examples of the displays for each of the configuration items are shown below. -
Page 23: Leaving Configuration Mode
Gate RPM: The engine speed at which the peak values start updating and alarms appear. Logging RPM: The engine speed which will cause the Dash-2 to automatically start logging. Bar Width The width of the performance meter bar display in seconds. -
Page 24: Using The Dash-2 Charts
All Channels This chart displays all of the channels recorded by the Dash-2. It is useful for checking that the sensors are working correctly, and if you zoom out to a run view all of the lap markers can be seen. -
Page 25: Carburettor Setting
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts Carburettor Setting This chart displays wheel speed, rolling lap time, CHT and EGT. The chart is best viewed at run zoom, as it is then possible to discern what effect the engine temperature has on lap times. -
Page 26: Driver Activity
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts Driver Activity This chart shows the actions of the driver on steering, brake, and throttle. Important things to look for are: • Gaps between coming off the throttle and getting on the brake. -
Page 27: Egt & Cht
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts EGT & CHT This chart displays speed, RPM, CHT, EGT and throttle. Generally, temperature charts are most useful viewed over a complete run. EGT & Water Temperature Watercooled karts will use this chart rather than the CHT or Carburettor setting charts. -
Page 28: G Forces
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts G Forces This chart displays wheel speed, lateral g longitudinal g , and combined g. Combined g can be very useful to detect braking problems; you should be able to achieve roughly the same constant value from the start of the braking zone to the exit of the corner. -
Page 29: Lap Times
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts Lap Times This chart displays wheel speed, and lap time. This is a nice overview of the laptimes achieved in a session, without the detail of the rolling laptime chart. Rolling lap time This chart displays speed and rolling lap time. -
Page 30: Speed & Rpm
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts Speed & RPM This chart displays wheel speed and engine speed. With the larger screen areas than the Gear Ratio chart, more detail can be see in the traces, particularly when overlaying. -
Page 31: Steering
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 5. Using the Dash-2 Charts Steering This chart displays the wheel speed, the movement of the steering wheel, and the lateral g-force. Users Guide... -
Page 32: Installing The Dash-2 Kart Logger
Error! Main Document Only.6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 6. Installing the Dash-2 6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger Kart Logger Fitting the Display Module Kart Logger is fitted to the kart with the two brackets on the bottom of the unit mounting onto the steering column and Dash-2 the two tapped inserts take screws through the Nassau panel. -
Page 33: Wiring
• Particular care is needed when passing wires through holes in carbon fibre, as the carbon can cut through cables very easily. Electrical Interference IMPORTANT The kart must have a suppressed ignition system for the Dash-2 to operate correctly and reliably. Solid core leads with a 5k suppressed plug cap or silicone suppressed HT leads are appropriate. Users Guide... - Page 34 Error! Main Document Only.6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger The cables from the engine speed sensor (ST697 HT pickup) and the CHT sensor (ST758) carry interference from the ignition system, and must be kept away from all the other sensor wiring until the signal has passed through the interface board located approximately 30 cm(12 in) from the connector.
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Page 35: Fitting The Engine Speed (Rpm) Sensor
Error! Main Document Only.5. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor The engine speed (RPM) is normally measured by connecting the engine speed HT Pickup sensor directly onto the ignition system plug lead. -
Page 36: Fitting The Water Temperature Sensor
2. Screw the sensor into a suitable mounting boss, so that its end lies in the middle of the flow of fluid. 3. Position the sensors and their cables as far as possible from sources of intense heat and from the ignition HT leads. 4. Connect the sensor to the plug marked TMP on the Dash-2. Users Guide... -
Page 37: Fitting The Wheel Speed Sensor
Error! Main Document Only.5. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Wheel speed sensor Kart Logger is supplied with one STACK Dash-2 ST669 proximity sensor. This sensor is used to measure wheel speed in order to display the kart's speed in MPH or km/h. - Page 38 Error! Main Document Only.6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Procedure Mount the sensor on the floor of the kart such that is does not interfere with the drivers feet movements. 2. Once the intended location for fixing is determined, mark the positions for the two attachment hole positions for the sensor onto the floor of the kart.
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Page 39: Fitting The Steering Position Sensor
Error! Main Document Only.5. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Steering Position Sensor The steering position sensor takes the form of a rotary potentiometer mounted in a bracket clamp and is supplied with an additional L bracket to allow unit attachment to the kart by means of the steering column support bracket bolt. -
Page 40: Fitting The Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
Error! Main Document Only.6. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Cylinder Head Temperature sensor The sensor comes in the form of a circular sensor, mounting underneath the spark plug, clamping the sensor firmly against the cylinder head. -
Page 41: Fitting The Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
Error! Main Document Only.5. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Fitting the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor This sensor mounts into the exhaust system. The sensor is fitted with a shaft collar which limits the depth of insertion into the exhaust system header or expansion box. -
Page 42: Battery And Charger
A fully charged battery pack will run a Dash-2 for about 1½ hours. It is a good idea to turn the system off when not in use to save the battery. -
Page 43: Trackside Infra-Red Lap Beacon
Error! Main Document Only.5. Installing the Dash-2 Kart Logger STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Trackside Infra-Red Lap Beacon The ST544 infra-red lap beacon should be located as follows: • As near to the start-finish line as possible • At the same height as the on-kart detector •... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Peak values not updated Gate value set too Change Gate RPM in the high display configuration menu Internal memory Return unit to Stack for new Display shows battery dead battery service !!MEM BATT!! warning on power Users Guide... - Page 45 STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 6. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Notes Switch 1: Show peak Switch 1 faulty Return unit for repair values does not work Switch 2: Clear last Switch 2 faulty Return unit for repair alarm function does not...
- Page 46 7. Troubleshooting STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Notes Ignition system Reconfigure system to pulses per correct number of pulses revolution not per revolution. same as number of cylinders Displayed speed value System configured Reconfigure the system too high or too low by a...
- Page 47 STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 6. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Notes Displayed RPM value System configured Reconfigure system to Ignition systems too high or too low by a with wrong number correct number of may either: constant %-age of engine cylinders.
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Page 48: Spares
7. Troubleshooting STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger Spares Spare parts are available from your STACK distributor or direct from STACK. Please quote the following part numbers when ordering: Part # Description ST697 HT (RPM) sensor ST669 Wheel speed sensor kit (includes sensor, fixings, magnets and adhesive) -
Page 49: Summary Of Switch Functions
STACK Dash-2 Kart Logger 8. Summary of Switch Functions 8. Summary of Switch Functions 8. Summary of Switch Functions Normal Operation Function Press Show Peak Values Switch 1 Change Display Layer Switch 2 Clear Alarm Switch 2 Start / Stop Recording... -
Page 51: Index
STACK ST8200 Display System Index Index Index Alarm battery voltage, 13 Digital display panel, 5 CHT, 13 Display clearing, 13 corner speeds, 11 EGT, 13 layer 1, 9 lithium battery, 13 layer 2, 9 Water temperature, 13 layer 3, 10... - Page 52 Index STACK ST8200 Display System Laptime, 9 Switches, 7 best, 9 summary of functions, 49 popup duration, 14 Switching the system on, 8 predictive, 10 Laptimes, 14 Tachometer, 5 popup duration, 15 Temperature sensor selection, 15 Low batt, 15 Throttle...
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