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 16
Pairing the D3 app 19
Updating firmware 23
CL1 data box status LED patterns 24
First time track use of the CL1 karting data kit 25
Set up prior to first outing 26
Pit & On Track driver Information 28
Remote viewing of live data 31
Data analysis features 34
On track alerts 39

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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 Mounting
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.
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 kart mounted mobile device run-
ning 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 karting 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 kart.
Note: Access to cloud data requires a
monthly or yearly subscription fee.
Note: Cellular service is not required
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 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
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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 Indi-
cator 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 tem-
plate, drill three mounting holes.
11. 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.
9. Locate the three rubber mount feet.
Step 3. Mounting the CL1 Data Box
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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 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 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 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.

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The Universal Mobile Phone Mounting Bracket is designed to mount to most commercially available mobile phone protective
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 utilized to drill a
mounting hole.
2. Remove the nylock nut and wash-
ers 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 mounting
hardware package. IMPORTANT! –The
quick release mount is designed for
use with hard shell protective cases,
so ensure one is available before pro-
ceeding with the installation.
7. Now, with two fingers on the quick
release mount, press downward until
the mount stops, then rotate count-
er clockwise 45 degrees. This will
release the mount.
5. The Racepak mounting hardware
package contains four M4 nylock nuts
along with two dierent length mount-
ing screws. Select the appropriate
length screw based on the thickness
of the shell of your particular protec-
tive case.
8. Note the four tabs on the mount.
The mount is keyed with the widest
tab at the top. Rotate the mount 45 de-
grees 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.
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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 degrees 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, follow-
ing the manufacturer’s instructions.

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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 de-
vice, then Bluetooth. For iOS devices,
Settings are typically found on the
home screen. For Android, Settings
are typically found in Apps on the
home page.
4. Return back to the Bluetooth set-
tings 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.

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Step 10. Pairing of the D3 karting app with
the CL1 data Box - Android
7. The CL1 will pair with the mobile
device.
10. 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.
8. Close out all open pages on the
mobile device.
11. The status LED on the CL1 will now
alternate between green and blue,
indicating the CL1 data box and mobile
device are paired and ready for use.
9. Open the D3 karting app.
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