Racepak Vantage CL1 Quick start guide

VANTAGE CL1
Installation and use of the
CL1 Karting Data Kit

VANTAGE CL1
Table of Contents
What’s in the box 3
Items needed for installation 4
CL1 registration 5
D3 app install 6
Battery installation 7
Mounting the CL1 data box 9
Connection of GPS antenna 11
Charging cable adapter 12
Temperature and RPM harness 13
Tach signal wire 14
Charging the CL1 data box 15
Universal phone mount 17
Pairing the D3 app 20
Updating firmware 24
CL1 data box status LED patterns 25
First time track use of the CL1 karting data kit 26
Set up prior to first outing 27
Driver information 29
Data analysis usage 32
Remote viewing of live data 38

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What’s In the Box –
Racepak Vantage CL1
Karting Kit
PN: 20100-2001
Vantage CL1 Data Box 20101-2001
RPM / Temperature Harness 29112-2001
Engine RPM Pickup 28112-2001
USB Charging Cable 28118-2001
Charging Cable Adapter 28118-2002
GPS Antenna 81119-2001
4 Rechargeable AA Batteries 89118-2001
Universal Mobile Phone Mounting Bracket 89180-2001
Rubber Isolation Mounting Feet 89112-2001
The CL1 Karting Kit combines the power of mobile technology
with Racepak’s CL1 data box and external sensors, providing
professional level instrumentation and data analysis, all within
Racepak’s exclusive D3 Circuit app.

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CL1 Karting Data Kit
#29 / 3.4mm bit for installation of
Phone Case Mount Bracket
Mobile phone with protective case
(not included with standard kit)
#8 / 5mm bit for installation of
Rubber Isolation Mounting Feet
17/64” / 6.9mm bit for installation
of Universal Mobile Phone Mount-
ing Bracket on steering wheel
Phillips screw driver
Installation and use of
the CL1 data kit requires
the following items:

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Log onto portal.racepak.com and register your CL1 Data
Box by following the step by step prompts shown online.
Before you Begin,
Register your CL1
Data Box

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2. Install the app per your individual mobile device
instructions.
1. Search the term Racepak D3 in the Google Play or
Apple store, then download onto the mobile device
which will be mounted on the kart.
*Note: Access to cloud data
requires a monthly or yearly
subscription fee.
*Note: Cellular service is not re-
quired to utilize the D3 Karting app
on a mobile phone for on-board
vehicle instrumentation and data
analysis, but is necessary in order
to upload data to the cloud.
*Note: For suggested mobile
phone, tablets and protective
cases, please see
www.racepak.com.
Racepak’s exclusive D3 Karting app turns a cellular &
Bluetooth enabled smartphone into an on-board instrumentation
and data analysis device, while simultaneously uploading
data via cellular connection to your secure, personal cloud
account. Data is stored locally on the mobile phone for
instant data analysis, while live or cloud recorded data can
be remotely viewed via the same D3 Karting app installed
on any web connected tablet or mobile phone.
Step 1. Download
and Install the D3
Karting App

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1. Locate the four rechargeable
batteries found in the CL1 Data Kit.
4. Turn the CL1 upside down.
2. Remove batteries from packaging.
5. Grip the mounting pads and
gentle wiggle, while pulling the
base from the housing.
3. Using a small Phillips screw-
driver, completely loosen each of
the four screws found on each top
corner of the CL1 data box.
6. Once removed, install each
battery, ensuring the battery + and
– are oriented as shown on the
battery pack case.
Step 2. Battery
Installation
The CL1 arrives from the factory without the rechargeable
batteries installed in the unit. Installation of the batteries
is a quick and simple process.

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7. Replace the base. 8. Reinstall the four screws, taking
care to not overtighten.
9. Charge the batteries following
the Charging the CL1 Data Box
Batteries section of this manual.
Step 2. Battery
Installation
Continued

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1. Avoid mounting near excessive
heat and noise sources.
4. Racepak suggests mounting
the CL1 under the top of the front
panel.
2. Mounting location of the CL1
data box is determined by the
length of the GPS antenna cable.
5. Racepak suggests mounting
the GPS antenna on the top of the
front panel.
3. The GPS antenna will be
mounted horizontal and in view of
the open sky.
6. The CL1 Data Box can be
mounted in any direction, via the
three rubber isolation mounting
feet.
Step 3. Mounting
the CL1 Data Box
X

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7. Ensure the Power / LED Status
Indicator and sensor ports are in
view and accessible.
10. Remove the supplied locknut
from the rubber mount stud, drop
into the recessed hex mount tab
on the bottom of the CL1 housing.
8. Using a number #8 / 5mm drill
and the base of the CL1 data box
as a template, drill three mounting
holes.
11. Thread the rubber mount stud
through the bottom of the mount
pad, and tighten by hand. Repeat
the process for the remaining
rubber feet.
9. Locate the three rubber mount
feet.
Step 3. Mounting
the CL1 Data Box
Continued

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1. Locate the GPS antenna and route from mounting
location to the CL1 data box.
2. Connect the GPS antenna cable to the GPS
connector on the CL1 data box.
Step 4. Connecting
the GPS Antenna

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3. If possible, secure the charging port cable to an
accessible location via tie wraps, as this will simplify
charging of the CL1 Data Box batteries.
Step 5. Connecting the
Charging Cable Adapter
1. Locate the Charging Cable Adapter. 2. Connect Charging Cable Adapter to the PWR port.

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The Temperature / RPM harness provides input for both the
engine RPM wire and optional temperature sensor (available
from Racepak).
Step 6. Installation
of Temperature /
RPM Harness
1. Locate the Temperature / RPM Harness and the
Tach Signal Wire.
3. Snugly finger tighten the cable connector to the
CL1.
2. Connect the five pin connector to Channel 1 of the
CL1 data box.
4. Route the opposite end of the cable, containing the
molded temperature and engine RPM connector, to a
location as close as possible to the motor.

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1. Locate the 72” / 2 meter, 20
gauge tach signal wire and spark
plug wire clip.
4. Ensure a portion of the end of
the 20 gauge wire is exposed, as
shown.
7. Route the 20 gauge tach wire
through the clip on tach wire
mount, turn 90 degrees and route
back through a second time.
2. Observe the top of the molded
connector that includes the Race-
pak logo.
5. Route the tach signal wire to the
spark plug wire.
8. Clip the mount onto the spark
plug wire.
3. Route the 20 gauge wire
through the molded horizontal
opening, turn 90 degrees and
route through the second
horizontal opening.
6. Locate the clip on tach wire
mount.
Step 7. Installation
of Tach Signal wire

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1. Locate the USB charging cable
and adapter, if the adapter was
not attached to the CL1 data box
during installation.
3. Connect the mating single pin
male and female on the charging
cable and adapter.
2. Connect the short adapter cable
to the PWR port of the CL1 data
box.
Step 8. Charging
the CL1 Data Box
batteries
4. Power down the CL1 data box. 5. Plug the USB connector into any
commonly available USB charger.
NOTE: 110v wall adapter is not
included with this kit. Shown for
illustrative purposes only.
6. Power up the CLI data box then
observe the flashing red LED on
the end of the CL1 data box, which
indicates charging.

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7. When charging is complete, LED
flashing will cease and unit will
power OFF.
8. IMPORTANT: Remember to
power CL1 back ON, before use.
Step 8. Charging
the CL1 Data Box
batteries
Continued

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The Universal Mobile Phone Mounting Bracket is designed
to mount to most commercially available mobile phone pro-
tective cases, with a single M8 stud utilized to secure the
phone/mount combination on the kart steering wheel. The
mount should be installed on the vertical spoke of the kart
steering wheel or a location where information on the dash
can be easily viewed. Most kart steering wheels include a
series of holes in each spoke of the steering wheel.
NOTE: The “home” button of the phone should always
be on the right, as viewed from the driver’s position, as
this displays the D3 app correctly for the driver.
Step 9. Installation
of Universal Mobile
Phone Mount - 4 Bolt
1. If the steering wheel does not
have predrilled mounting hole, a
17/64” or 6.9mm drill can be uti-
lized to drill a mounting hole.
2. Remove the nylock nut and
washers from the stud and insert
the stud through the hole. The
mount should face upwards, with
the four quick release slots facing
the driver.
3. Place one rubber washer over
the stud and slide the stud through
the mounting hole. Next place a
rubber washer on the backside,
then the stainless washer and
finally the nylock nut. Tighten the
nut securely, while holding the
mount vertically to prevent it from
turning.

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Step 9. Installation
of Universal Mobile
Phone Mount - 4 Bolt
4. Locate your quick release phone
case mount and the Racepak mount-
ing hardware package. IMPORT-
ANT! –The quick release mount is
designed for use with hard shell
protective cases, so ensure one is
available before
proceeding with the installation.
7. Now, with two fingers on the
quick release mount, press down-
ward until the mount stops, then
rotate counter clockwise 45 de-
grees. This will release the mount.
5. The Racepak mounting hard-
ware package contains four M4
nylock nuts along with two dierent
length mounting screws. Select
the appropriate length screw
based on the thickness of the shell
of your particular protective case.
8. Note the four tabs on the mount.
The mount is keyed with the
widest tab at the top. Rotate the
mount 45 degrees clock wise and
place it centered on the hard shell
phone case.
6. Next, carefully note the bolt
pattern when the quick release
mount is locked in place on the
steering wheel mount. This will be
important when drilling mounting
case holes.
9. Mark each drilling location on
the hard shell case. If a rubber
liner is included with the hard shell
case, remove it and then drill four
holes with a #29 / 3.4mm drill.
Continued

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Step 9. Installation
of Universal Mobile
Phone Mount - 4 Bolt
Continued
10. Insert the appropriate length
mounting screw through both the
hard shell case and quick release
mount into the mating nylock nut
in the mount.
13. Finally, orient the phone with
the widest tab at the top, slip into
the four receptacles. Press down
until you feel the tabs bottom out.
Turn the phone clockwise 45 de-
grees to securely lock into place.
11. Gently tighten the screw.
Repeat the above step for the
remaining three screws.
12. Replace any rubber liner and
phone into the hard shell case,
following the manufacturer’s in-
structions.

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Keeping in mind that the D3 app not only transforms the
mobile device into on track instrumentation for the driver, but
also functions as the data recorder and uploads data to your
optional cloud account, it is necessary to pair the mobile
device with the CL1 before use.
Step 10. Pairing of
the D3 karting app
with the CL1 Data Box - Android
1. Locate Settings in your mobile
device, then Bluetooth. For iOS
devices, Settings are typically
found on the home screen. For An-
droid, Settings are typically found
in Apps on the home page
4. Return back to the Bluetooth
settings in the mobile device.
2. Turn Bluetooth ON and remain
on the Bluetooth screen
5. Vantage should now appear as
a device connection option.
3. Press the power button on the
CL1 data box and hold until the
LED turns PURPLE
6. Tap on the Vantage text.