Purpose of this addendum In conjunction with the ST8100 UserÆ s Guide, this addendum will help you install and use the Stack ST8120 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 ST8120 Display System distributed to customers world wide.
Error! Main Document Only.Contents STACK ST8120 Display System 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)
STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System The Stack ST8120 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 familiarize yourself with operating the display and configuring it for the vehicle in which you intend to install it.
STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 2. Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started The sensors supplied with the ST8120 system differ from those supplied for the ST8100. Standard ST8120 Display System Items The ST8120 Display System is supplied with the following standard...
Chapter 2. Getting Started STACK ST8120 Display System Wiring Harness The ST8120 harness is slightly different to that of the ST8100. Labels on short cables Connection To S1 to S4 Switches 1 to 4 Boost sensor Lap timing sensor Gear shift warning light...
STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 3. Operating the Display System Chapter 3. Operating the Display System The operation of the ST8120 is basically the same as that of the ST8100. This section highlights any differences. Changing the display layers The ST8120 has four display layers. These differ significantly from those of the ST8100 and their layouts are shown below.
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Chapter 3. Operating the Display System STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System The number displayed is Gauge Pressure, where atmospheric is 0, boost shows as positive and vacuum as negative numbers. Due to atmospheric variations, the display may not show exactly 0.00 when the engine is...
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STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 3. Operating the Display System Display Layer 3 Display layer 3 shows: Water Temperature (WATER) • Boost Pressure (BOOST) • Oil Temperature (OIL T) • Battery Voltage (BATT) • Press Switch 3 to change display to layer 4...
Chapter 3. Operating the Display System STACK ST8120 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...
STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 3. Operating the Display System Alarms The ST8120 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...
Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System STACK ST8120 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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STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the 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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Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System STACK ST8120 Display System High/Low fuel pressure sensor setting: Low fuel pressure: Low oil pressure: Low battery voltage Boost pressure units setting: High boost pressure High intake air temperature User Guide Addendum...
STACK ST8120 Display System Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System Lap Time popup Switching Alarms / Lap Time Popup on or off You can be enable (switch on) or disable (switch off) each of the alarm warnings or the Lap Time popup by pressing and holding Switch 1 and then pressing Switch 2.
Air Temperature sensor As well as the ST76x sensors supplied for Oil and Water temperatures, the ST8120 Display System is also supplied with an ST765 sensor for intake air temperature monitoring. Instructions for its installation are provided in the sensor package.
STACK ST8120 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 -9.99 ST453 sensor Reconnect (Bar) or -99.9 (psi) disconnected Faulty connections...
STACK ST8120 Display System Index Index air temperature HIGH AIR T, 10 alarm, 9 HIGH BOOST, 10 display, 6 HIGH OIL T, 10 sensor, 14 HIGH WATER, 10 air temperature sensor installing the Stack ST8110, 14 wiring label, 4 intake air temperature. See air temperature...
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