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
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 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
Continued
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