Racepak Vantage CL1 Quick start guide

VANTAGE CL1
Installation and use of the
CL1 Jr Dragster 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
Charging th CL1 data box 9
Pairing the D3 app 10
Updating firmware 14
Mounting the CL1 data box 15
Connection of GPS antenna 17
Temperature and RPM harness 18
Tach signal wire 19
Installation of EGT sensor 20
Installation of Under Plug Head Temp sensor 21
Installation of Jackshaft Sensor and Collar 22
Adding analog sensors 23
Universal phone mount 25
CL1 data box status LED patterns 26
First time track use of the CL1 Jr Dragster data kit 27
Set up prior to first outing 28
Pit & On Track Information 30
Manual Data Streaming 32
Data analysis features 33
On track alerts 36

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What’s In the Box –
Racepak Vantage CL1 Jr Dragster Kit
PN: 20100-2003
Vantage CL1 Data Box 20101-2001
2 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
Under Plug Head Temp Sensor 81111-2001
EGT Sensor 81111-2004
Jackshaft Speed Sensor 81112-2005
Jackshaft Speed Collar 89912-D075
The CL1 Jr Dragster 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 Jr Dragster Data Kit Mobile phone with protective case (not
included with standard kit)
#8 / 5mm bit for installation of Rubber
Isolation Mounting Feet
.250 / 6.35mm bit for installation of
Universal Mobile Phone Mounting
Bracket
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.
Registration of the CL1 data box is provides a number of benefits, to the customer, and is necessary for use of the CL1
product. There are a number of aspects of device registration that should be reviewed, before the registration process.
Register Device
1. Team: The creation of a team provides a secure location
for all cloud based data, related to that particular team and
CL1 data box. This action also provides the ability to define
the desired Team from the vehicle mounted mobile device
running the CL1 app, for cloud data uploading purpose.
Teams are also presented to remote viewers, in order to
select the correct team for data review.
2. Device Serial Number: 12 digit/letter combination found
on the bottom of the CL1 data box.
3. Subscription: Available on a monthly or yearly basis,
providing the ability for users to remotely view data from
any location, utilizing an internet connected mobile device,
running the D3 app.
My Teams
1. Provides ability to add individuals, for remote data
viewing. A valid email address is required for each team
member.
2. The team “owner” has exclusive access to the team, and
as such is responsible for the addition or removal of team
members, in order to provide access to, or remove access
from, reviewing remote data.
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 vehicle.
Note: Access to cloud data requires a
monthly or yearly subscription fee.
Note: Cellular service is not required
to utilize the D3 app on a mobile
phone for on-board vehicle instru-
mentation 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 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 app installed on any web connected tablet or mobile phone.
Step 1. Download and Install the
Racepak D3 App

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1. Locate the four rechargeable batter-
ies 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 screwdriver,
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. 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 3. 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 includ-
ed 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.
7. When charging is complete, LED
flashing will cease and unit will power
OFF.
8. IMPORTANT: Remember to power
CL1 back ON, before use.
NOTE: DO NOT leave the charger
connected to the CL1, when in use on
the track!

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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 4. Pairing of the D3 App with the
CL1 Data Box - Android
2. Locate Settings in your mobile de-
vice, then Bluetooth. For Android,
Settings are typically found in Apps on
the home page.
4. Vantage should now appear as a
device connection option.
3. Turn Bluetooth ON.
5. Open the D3 app.
1. Briefly press the power button on
the CL1 data box. The LED will turn
BLUE.
6. TOUCH and HOLD the mobile
device on the CL1 data box.
Note: Do not pair from this window!

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Step 4. Pairing of the D3 App with the
CL1 Data Box - Android
Continued
8. The top three icons (Race Dash, Pit
Dash and Lap Times) will now change
from GRAY to GREEN. This indicates
the mobile device and CL1 are now
paired.
9. If unit fails to pair, power o CL1,
then press and hold the power button
until the LED turns PURPLE, and re-
peat starting at step 6.
7. The LED will change from solid
BLUE to blinking GREEN, indicated
phone and CL1 are paired.
Note: Disable mobile device screen
lock, after installation of D3 app.

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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 4. Pairing of the D3 App with the
CL1 Data Box - iOS
2. Locate Settings in your mobile de-
vice, then Bluetooth. For iOS devices,
Settings are typically found on the
home screen.
4. Open the D3 app.
3. Turn Bluetooth ON.
5. TOUCH and HOLD the mobile
device on the CL1 data box.
1. Briefly press the power button on
the CL1 data box. The LED will turn
BLUE.
6. Wait for the Bluetooth Pairing Re-
quest message. Select Pair.
Note: Do not pair from this window!

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Step 4. Pairing of the D3 App with the
CL1 Data Box - iOS
Continued
8. The top three icons (Race Dash, Pit
Dash and Lap Times) will now change
from GRAY to GREEN. This indicates
the mobile device and CL1 are now
paired.
9. If unit fails to pair, power o CL1,
then press and hold the power button
until the LED turns PURPLE, and re-
peat starting at step 6.
7. The LED will change from solid
BLUE to blinking GREEN, indicated
phone and CL1 are paired.
Note: Disable mobile device screen
lock, after installation of D3 app.

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The CL1 data box contains an automated firmware update feature, utilizing the vehicle mounted mobile device. No action is
required from the user. Instead, when powering up the mobile device and the CL1, if new firmware is available, the mobile
device connects to the server, retrieves the latest firmware and loads to the CL1. The user is alerted to this action by a
message on the mobile device display. Once updated, the display on the mobile device will return to the D3 home page
indicating the CL1 is ready for use.
Note: Do not power down the CL1 or the mobile device during the update process.
Step 5. Firmware Auto-Update Feature
Updating Box Firmware

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1. Avoid mounting near excessive heat
and noise sources.
2. Mounting location of the CL1 data
box is determined by the length of the
GPS antenna cable.
6. Racepak suggests mounting the CL1
on the rear cockpit firewall, in an easily
accessible location.
3. The GPS antenna will be mounted
horizontal and in view of the open sky.
4. The CL1 Data Box can be mounted
in any direction, via the three rubber
isolation mounting feet.
Step 6. Mounting the CL1 Data Box
X
5. Ensure the Power / LED Status Indi-
cator and sensor ports are in view and
accessible.

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9. Remove the supplied locknut from
the rubber mount stud, drop into the
recessed hex mount tab on the bottom
of the CL1 housing.
7. Using a number #8 / 5mm drill and
the base of the CL1 data box as a tem-
plate, drill three mounting holes.
10. Thread the rubber mount stud
through the bottom of the mount pad,
and tighten by hand. Repeat the pro-
cess for the remaining rubber feet.
11. Locate the 3 pan head screws and
washers, insert through the mount
panel, into the rubber feet and tighten.
8. Locate the three rubber mount feet.
Step 6. 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 7. Connecting the GPS Antenna

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The Temperature / RPM harness provides input for both the engine RPM wire and optional temperature sensor
(available from Racepak).
Step 8. 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 mold-
ed 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 con-
nector that includes the Racepak 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 9. Installation of Tach Signal Wire

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1. Install the EGT weld bung, included
in the CL1 kit. The bung should be
located at least 4-6” (10-15cm) from the
head.
4. Route the two pin yellow connector
end of the EGT sensor to the previous-
ly installed Temperature/RPM cable,
and plug in.
2. Locate the nut and ferrule. Slide the
nut and ferrule over the EGT, as shown
in the above image.
5. Open the D3 app on the mobile
device, which will be paired with the
CL1, and select the Sensors Icon.
3. Insert the EGT sensor into the weld-
ment, and tighten. Ensure the end of
the sensor protrudes no greater than
half way into the header tube.
6. In the Channel 1 input area, tap the
Down arrow found beneath the Ana-
log channel, and select Exhaust Gas
Temperature. Programming is now
complete.
Step 10. Installation of EGT Sensor
The CL1 EGT sensor provides accurate exhaust gas temperatures, critical for engine tuning. The CL1 contains four exter-
nal sensor connectors (Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, Ch 4) which provides input for one RPM and one Analog, per channel connector.
Connection of the EGT temperature sensor requires use of a CL1 Temperature/RPM cable, included with the CL1 kit. In the
previous section, the Engine RPM was installed, using a Temperature/RPM cables. We will use this same cable for connec-
tion of the EGT sensor.