With over 25 years of proven experience and service, Stack offers ruggedised products directed towards defence needs that can operate at high levels of performance and reliability in the most challenging environments.

Stack DVRs feature a rugged machined aluminium housing specifically designed and manufactured to protect the unit in harsh and extreme environments. The unit is compact and durable with no moving parts (other than the sealed CF card access door), and is capable of operating where normal VCRs or DV recorders are not. Recording in harsh environments, such as continual shock and vibration, and extreme climate conditions is now entirely possible, making it ideal for all demanding recording applications. Its anti-vibration and shock-resistant abilities are perfect for consideration as commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment. Stack DVR's have been successfully used in many demanding applications such as land-based military vehicles, aerospace, marine and many more.

Stack will be featuring its world-class data-logging systems. Renowned in Motorsport, the systems offer the highest specification and flexibility. The Multi-Function Recorder (MFR) is housed inside a rugged and sealed enclosure, designed and manufactured to protect the unit in harsh operating conditions. Sealed to IP67 with an operating temperature range of -20C to +80C (-5F to +175F), and able to withstand up to 20g continuous vibration, the unit is compact and durable with no moving internal parts, making it capable of operating where other dataloggers cannot. The Data-Logger can record from its own 15 sensor inputs, and optionally can be expanded up to a total of 128 channels from CANbus, GPS, and other sensor input modules. Recorded Data is downloaded to a PC via USB.

Stack will also be displaying its ground-breaking Battery-less Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System (TPMS). Based on patented SAW sensor technology, the problems associated with mounting batteries and complicated electronics in sensors on wheels have at last been completely eliminated - completely redefining TPMS!

“It can operate at temperatures up to 150 degrees C, with update rates from 1 Hz up to 40 Hz,” said Alan Rock, Managing Director, Stack Ltd. The Stack SAW sensor is smaller and lighter, too: Smaller than a 15mm cube and weighing less than 10 grams, it can be mounted on the back of a valve stem.

DVD 2009, 24-25 June 2009, Milbrook, UK. Stack will be on Stand C5-63

Contact Stack for further details: sales@stackltd.com

As seen in recent weeks at PRI 2008 and PMW Expo 2008, Stack have launched exciting new developments in both TPMS and DVRs for Motorsport. Both are the result of in-house development.

Stack’s Batteryless Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System (TPMS) completely re-defines tyre pressure monitoring in motorsport and visitors to the stand can see how compact and weightless the system sensor is.

Also new for 2009: Stack’s second generation video recorders have the same quality, reliability and compact design of the original Stack DVR, but at a price and with specifications specially with motorsport in mind. Systems begin at £699!

Stack will be exhibiting their full range of dashboard instruments, data acquisition and video systems.

Autosport Engineering is a two-day trade only specialist area within Autosport International for technical suppliers to the motorsport industry.

Stack will be at Autosport International's Engineering Show, 8-9 January 2009, Stand E1132, Hall 9. Please note the amended stand number.

Contact Stack for futher details: sales@stackltd.com

DVR Brochure

More about Stack's TPMS: www.stackltd.com/tpms

Stack will be launching their second generation video recorders at the PRI Show 2008 in Orlando, USA.

The new range of motorsport DVRs have the same quality, reliability and compact design of the original Stack DVR, but at a price and with specifications especially with motorsport in mind. Stack’s new range of Digital Video Recorders for Motorsport is available in three variants:

PRO-4 DVR
For high quality, multiple camera input video recordings on the move, the miniature solid-state PRO-4 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) provides the optimum solution and is specifically designed for the motorsport environment.  The DVR employs broadcast standard MPEG2 video compression to record very high quality video and audio direct to a Compact Flash (CF) card.  This card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player application. Recordings can be archived direct to DVD for playback on a standard DVD player.

The PRO-4 DVR has 4 camera inputs and a 4-input multiplexer, allowing virtually any combination of 1 to 4 camera images (composite PAL or NTSC) on one screen, with configurable scaling, cropping, positioning and picture-in-picture. 

The PRO-4 DVR is housed inside a rugged, fully waterproof enclosure, specifically designed and manufactured to protect the unit from the motorsport environment.  The unit is compact and durable with no moving parts (other than the sealed flash card access door), and is capable of operating where normal VCRs or DV recorders are not. 

The PRO-4 DVR can be used as a stand-alone multiple camera DVR, or as part of a fully Synchronized Video-Logger system, complete with modular data acquisition from 8 to 128 channels.

Being a fully waterproof unit, and operating from 0-70C, the PRO-4 DVR is ideally suited for all types of motorsport, from Formula 1 to karts, bikes to boats, and many more applications.

PRO DVR
The PRO DVR has all of the features of the PRO-4 DVR above, but with only 1 camera input.

Clubman DVR
The Clubman DVR is perfect for all forms of club and semi-professional motorsport.  It has all of the features of the PRO DVR, but utilising commercial connectors to provide exceptional value for money.  The Clubman DVR is not waterproof and operates from 0-50C.

KEY FEATURES - STACK MOTORSPORT DVR RANGE

• Solid-state, no moving parts, ensuring reliable operation year after year.
• 1 to 4 camera inputs (Pro-4 only).
• Up to 720x576 resolution @ 25 fps (PAL) or 720x480 @ 30 fps (NTSC).
• Records to removable Compact Flash (CF) card, playable on PC or burn to DVD.
• Up to 8 hours of highest quality, full resolution recording.
• 2 channel audio recording.
• 9 - 20V DC powered, 4 Watts, suitable for all motorsport applications.
• Fully waterproof unit (DVR Pro-4 and DVR PRO only)

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The new gauges will be on show for the first time at PRI 2008, 11-13 December 2008, Orlando, USA. Stack will be on Booth No. 601, North Hall.

Contact Stack for futher details: sales@stackltd.com

Stack’s Batteryless Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System (TPMS) completely re-defines tyre pressure monitoring in motorsport. 

Based on patented SAW sensor technology, the problems associated with mounting batteries and complicated electronics in sensors on wheels have at last been completely eliminated.

Key features:

• Highest temperature available - up to 170°C/340°F.
  
• Lightest sensor available - less than 10g.
  
• Smallest sensor available - 14mm x 8mm.
  
• From 1Hz to 40Hz sampling rate.
  
• Based on patented SAW sensor technology.
  
• Measures both air pressure & temperature.
  
• 1 to 4 channels from a single interrogator module.
  
• 0-45psi with 0.1psi resolution (other ranges available).
  
• CAN bus output.
  
• Various mounting options (wheel rim, valve mount, etc).

Stack will be at PRI 2008, 11-13 December 2008, Orlando, USA. Booth No. 601, North Hall.

Contact Stack for futher details: sales@stackltd.com

Stack’s successful Auxiliary Gauges range is expanding! 2009 sees the introduction of two new ranges: Pro-Control Stepper Motor Analogue Gauges and Pro-CAN Stepper Motor Analogue Gauges.

The Pro-Control series has all the features of the Professional Analogue plus functionality that gives total control and driver awareness of critical engine features: 

• Peak “tell-tale” memory - maximum temperatures, minimum pressures, volts.
• Programmable maximum and minimum full dial alarm warnings.
• Configurable full-dial alarm warning colour.
• Configurable Pro-Control output for activating accessories eg. fans, pumps, etc (requires relay).
• Temperature gauges with built-in “fan controller”.
• Pressure gauges with built-in “pump controller”.
• 0-5 Volt analogue output for data logger or ECU.
• Configurable backlight colour.
• Black dialface when powered off.

The Pro-CAN series utilises CAN technology to connect and control gauges Using the CAN network means it is irrelevant where components are physically located - reducing wiring and simplifying installation!!

Features include:

• Single 4-wire cable runs from engine bay through firewall to dash panel.
• Sensor interface module supports up to 10 inputs and gauges - with further expansion available.
• Programmable maximum and minimum full-dial alarm warnings.
• Peak “tell-tale” memory - maximum temperatures,minimum pressures, volts.
• Daisy-chain up to 10 gauges in one dash panel.
• Supports multiple sets of gauges on remote relay panel(s).
• Up to 25m/90' between sensors and gauges.
• Optional digital LCD display for other parameters eg. lap times.
• Optional Sequential Shift Light module
• Ideal for motorsport, marine, automotive & industrial applications.

For 2009, Stack will also be introducing white dial face options to a number of the existing Professional Stepper Motor Gauges, Electric and Mechanical Gauges. The selected white dial face gauges will have white LED backlighting and orange illuminated needle.

The new gauges will be on show for the first time at PRI 2008, 11-13 December 2008, Orlando, USA. Stack will be on Booth No. 601, North Hall.

Contact Stack for futher details: sales@stackltd.com

• Peak ‘Tell-Tale’ memory for all monitored engine parameters
• Integrated Voltmeter * User programmable, 4 way configurable, LED sequential shift light * Intelligent Alarm warning system and integrated light, with user programmable warning points for all monitored engine parameters
• 2 User configurable analog sensor input channels for use with optional sensors and harness (sold separately) to monitor any two of the following parameters such as fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, differential temperature, boost pressure, or air temperature to name a few!

STACK ST700’s utilize adjustable brightness, LED backlighting to reduce current draw, provide excellent nighttime visibility as well as exceptional vibration resistance. Off-road and open top vehicle aficionados will appreciate the ST700’s extremely durable billet aluminum casing, which is fully sealed against dust and moisture, to exacting IP67 standards. Intuitive, rotary-pushbutton menu programming, and twist-lock mil-spec professional motorsports wiring harness make installation a breeze. The show crowd will also appreciate demo mode functionality, which gives life to all the functions of the display and gives the look of speed to your car’s interior even while it’s sitting still. STACK ST700 Dash Display Tachometers are available in a variety of RPM ranges to suit your application including 8k linear, 10.5k dual scale, and 15k dual scale.

Looking for even more functionality out of your ST700 display? Select from these additional performance options and build the system to your exact specifications and requirements:

• Wheel Speed, Odometer, and Tripmeter (Standard on ST700SR, Wheel Speed ST670 Standard on ST700M) - Does your application see double duty as street vehicle and track day terror? Add options ST670 for wheel speed (Km/H or MPH) and ST7094 for Odometer and tripmeter.
• Lap Timing System (Standard on ST700M)- Track Day, Time Attack, and Club Racers will appreciate the ST700’s optional ability to connect to Infrared Lap Timing Receivers for Lap Time information displays with accuracy up to 1/100th of a second.
• Lap and Split Time Memory (Standard on ST700M) - With memory space for up to 75 laps and split times (if split timing is activated), the lap and split time memory is an extremely useful tool for drivers looking to hone their performance and increase their consistency on the track.
• Acceleration Timer (Standard on ST700SR) – This feature will record standing quarter mile times as well as acceleration and deceleration times between any user defined speeds (i.e. 0-60, 60-0, 60-100, etc.), making this an ideal feature for evaluating performance upgrades to your vehicle.
• Performance Upgrade (Standard on ST700M)– Add Split Time system, and Straight and Corner Speed readout options to your ST700 package, when you’re ready to view real time information out on the track useful for evaluating driver performance.
• Neutral Gear Indicator – With the use of the ST918050 harness, the ST700 can be connected to the Neutral position switch of any sequential gearbox.

The products - launched at the beginning of the year - continue Stack’s commitment to bring the company’s proven technology to all Racers at all levels. The new system makes available fully upgradable Data Logging to all racers with prices from £799/$1600!

Each system consists of a single multi-function module containing hardware already installed to provide a wide variety of data acquisition functions. The module has the basic functions available out of the box. The single box system incorporates the hardware capabilities for powerful upgrade already built-in awaiting simple, fast activation by PIN code activation - making upgrading problem-free and convenient.  This gives users enormous flexibility by allowing racers to choose (and pay for) only those features that they need now – as their needs grow, so does the system!  Of course, we hope that Club Racers get the Stack habit early and stay with us.

 It is the impressive performance specifications and features that make the Multi-Function systems such great value. 

The fully upgradable systems with CLUBMAN, SEMI-PRO and PRO option levels allow racers to choose their own entry point into the system, and then grow the system over the years.

The Clubman level systems is aimed squarely at the budget-priced competitors in the market, the Semi Pro level of systems for more advanced requirements whilst at the top end, the PRO system MFD’s and MFR’s are more than capable of taking on the most extensive measuring tasks.
 

Highlights include:

• 14 inputs as standard, expandable up to 45 inputs
• Built-in 3 axis accelerometer
  
• CAN ECU interface option
  
• 20, 30 or 45 channel recording options
  
• Driver Display option (standard on MFD)
  
• GPS interface option
  
• Telemetry interface option
  
• WiFi transfer of recorded data to PC, plus wireless configuration of the system

Early feedback from our technical agents and distributors show that as well as the sheer muscle of the systems (faster recording, bigger memory, higher resolution), buyers are impressed by the  convenience of wireless data acquisition (via WiFi / WLan) – some have compared it to having gained pit team member.

No other display or data logging systems can match the MFD or MFR for user configurability and features either as standard or a pin-code away from instant activation.  We mean it when we say: “You’ll never outgrow a Stack System!”

Stack's DVR technology enables recording of high quality real-time video and audio direct to a PC flash card. This card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player. The Stack DVR is housed inside a ruggedized and sealed enclosure, specifically designed and manufactured to protect the unit in harsh and extreme environments. The unit is compact and durable with no moving parts (other than the sealed flash card access door), and is capable of operating where normal VCRs or DV recorders are not.

Stack's DVR was developed to meet the extreme conditions of Motorsport: conditions matched when flying supersonic in all kinds of global climatic conditions. The Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft, developed by Saab, was first flown in December 1988 and entered operational service with the Swedish Air Force in 1997. It now flies in the South African, Hungarian, Thai, and Czech air forces. Using the latest available technology it is capable of performing an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-surface operational missions and employs the latest weapons.

Stack's DVR was used on a daring mission to fly over Mount Everest. Mission Everest, a feature-length documentary, follows Bear and his friend Gilo Cardozo as they prepare to fly over the summit of Mount Everest strapped to flimsy paraglide chutes powered by backpack motors called paramotors to raise money for a children's charity. Stack's harsh-enviornment recorder was used in action shots both in testing in the UK and in the extreme climate of the Himalayas, operating at temperatures of -60C at 29,500 feet.

The Stack DVR is housed inside a ruggedized and sealed enclosure, specifically designed and manufactured to protect the unit in harsh and extreme environments. The unit is compact and durable with no moving parts (other than the sealed flash card access door), and is capable of operating where normal VCRs or DV recorders are not. Stack's DVR was developed to meet the extreme conditions of Motorsport: conditions matched by the highest peaks on Earth. Stack's DVR technology enables recording of high quality (broadcast standard) real-time video and audio direct to a PC flash card. This card can be removed with ease and played on a PC or laptop using a standard media player.

Stack's DVR's robustness is increasingly recognised by programme makers as the answer to location "filming" in hazardous environments where normal broadcast equipment often fails.

Bear Grylls is a seasoned adventurer who served with the Special Air Service, a special forces unit of the British army, where he was trained as a survival expert. In 1998 at age 23, Bear became the youngest British climber to ever complete a summit and descent of Mount Everest. The mission raised $1 million for the Global Angels Foundation, a charity that supports children in Africa.

Bear’s Mission Everest was produced for Channel 4 in the UK and Discovery Channel in the US by Diverse Productions and was broadcast on Channel 4 between 21:00–22:35 on Monday, 24 March 2008.

Mission Everest

Andy Milk TV

he terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Stack Limited, based in Bicester, England, is a leading global developer and supplier of professional-quality instrumentation and data acquisition systems for automotive racing and other rugged applications.

Stack’s products include integrated driver displays, tachometers, and other gauges as well as sophisticated, modular data and video-logging solutions.

Mr. Rock and Trevor Tapping, Technical Director, lead Stack Limited and will continue in their respective roles after the transaction. Mr. Rock commented, “Trevor and I have a strong team, of which we’re very proud. Stack designs and produces arguably the best products on the market, and now, with the support of the larger Auto Meter organisation, we’ll be able to accelerate that development and improve our behind-the-scenes operations to better serve our customers across the globe. We’ve had several opportunities to partner with different companies over the years, but the opportunities this relationship with Auto Meter and Harbour Group provides to accelerate new product development and better serve our customers was too great to ignore. We’re very excited.”

Jeff Fox, Harbour Group’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We work hard to help our companies grow, whether it’s encouraging new product development in Illinois or identifying and acquiring industry-leading, complementary businesses in England, we’ll do what it takes to help Auto Meter achieve its goals... Expanding and improving our data-acquisition offering was a high priority for Auto Meter. Stack’s products and engineering capabilities are among the best in the world, and we’re very pleased to have them on board. We look forward to not only aggressively growing the current Stack business, but also to the many exciting new product development opportunities this relationship creates.”

Jeff King, President of Auto Meter, added, “The product development capabilities of the Stack team are renown in the racing industry and their brand is incredibly well regarded. The combination of their products and ours creates a powerful force in the critical function of information management for race teams. Alan and Trevor built a great business and we look forward to providing them the resources they need so they can focus on what they most enjoy — building great products and servicing their customers beyond expectations.”

Auto Meter designs and manufactures a broad range of automotive gauges, test equipment, data acquisition systems and accessories for auto, truck, motorcycle, and marine enthusiasts. From professional race teams in the top tier of their industry to individuals rebuilding cars in their garages, enthusiasts everywhere trust Auto Meter products to enhance the performance and appearance of their vehicles.

Based in Sycamore, Illinois, Auto Meter delivers products to customers around with world through a variety of performance-oriented catalogues, retailers, and professional resellers.

Harbour Group, a privately owned company based in St. Louis, and its operating companies are engaged in the manufacture and distribution of a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. In addition to abrasives, diamond cutting products and related tools, current offerings include automotive enthusiast products, lubricating systems and equipment, specialty LED lighting products, linear actuators and switches, entertainment products, auxiliary plastic processing equipment, and heat exchange equipment. Since its founding in 1976, Harbour Group has completed 150 acquisitions in 32 industries.