WiFi Antenna Safe Operating Distance Chapter 4. Using the WiFi Recorder Configuring the system DataPro to WiFi Connection DataPro Functions Available via WiFi DataPro Functions Not Available via WiFi Internal Battery Management Chapter 5. System Specifications Index ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
Display Module (ST8995-2) in real-time. ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder can record up to 45 channels across the Stack CAN network as a whole, with a network capacity of up to 4000 sps. All the features of the ST8956 Multi-Function Recorder operate as usual.
This chapter guides you through the initial unpacking and setting-up of the equipment for pre-installation checks and familiarisation with its operation. Standard WiFi Recorder Items The ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder is supplied with the following standard components: Quantity Description WiFi Recorder Module (ST8956(W))
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Chapter 2. Getting Started Various Harness Extenders to suit those sensors ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
LAP Lap receiver Sensors PA1 Engine speed Pulse or Analogue Network Optional CAN ECU Download Analogue connector to PC If no display Optional ST8995-2 Display 1. Connect the Sensor Harness to the WiFi Recorder Module. ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
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B+ is battery positive and B- is battery negative. Protect the B+ line with a 5 amp fuse. 10. Switch on the 12v DC power supply. You can now proceed to familiarise yourself with operating the WiFi Recorder. ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
Fitting the WiFi Recorder Module The WiFi Recorder Module should be fitted to your vehicle as described in the ST8956 Multi-Function Recorder User Guide. The following sections describe the extra fitting instructions for the WiFi antenna. WiFi Antenna Installation Antenna mounting position •...
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Such that it will not be trapped or crushed by any other item on the vehicle. • It is essential to ensure that the WiFi Recorder and harnesses are NOT mounted in a position close to any devices or associated wiring similar to the following: ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
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Fast switching inductive loads like 50 mm (2”) fuel injectors and hydraulic solenoids Any powerful sources of heat Shield with heat- reflective material Mounting hole dimensions (mm) as shown: Installation sequence (fixing into a metal panel) ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
FCC limit is 1.0 mw/cm Do NOT touch the antenna when the WiFi is operating. Based on the FCC "uncontrolled" environment limit: ‘Keep a Minimum safe distance of 25 mm (1”) from the antenna’. ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
This is performed using the DataPro Designer program in the same manner as the ST8956 Multi-Function Recorder. Configurations must only be uploaded from DataPro Designer using the CAN-USB cabled connection. Configurations cannot be uploaded via the WiFi Connection.
Prevent Connection Use this option to stop any communication to the module remotely via the WiFi. Connection Status Log This option will show a historical log of any connections made to the current WiFi recorder. ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum...
Appendix D. Service and Support Chapter 5. System Specifications Specifications as ST8956 Multi-Function Recorder except:- Internal battery pack Parameter Value Input voltage for charging 13 to 20 Volts min/max Internal battery voltage 9.6 Volts typical Battery capacity 0.6 Amp/Hr @ 10 to 30°C Charging current 0.06 Amps typical...
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