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
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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