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Racepak Vantage CL1 Installation And Use Manual

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V A N TA G E C L 1
Installation and use of the
CL1 Autocross Kit

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  • Page 1 V A N TA G E C L 1 Installation and use of the CL1 Autocross Kit...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Table of Contents What’s in the box Items needed for installation CL1 registration D3 app install Battery installation Charging the CL1 data box batteries Paring of the mobile device CL1 data box status LED patterns Firmware auto-update Mounting the CL1 data box Mounting the mobile device...

  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    What’s In the Box – Racepak Vantage CL1 Autocross Kit The CL1 Autocross 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 app.

  • Page 4: Items Needed For Installation

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Installation and Use of the CL1 Autocross Kit Requires the Following Items: CL1 Autocross Kit Mobile phone with protective case Optional vehicle phone mount - (not included with standard kit) (not included with kit) #8 / 5mm bit for installation of Rubber Phillips screw driver Optional CL1 cup holder mount...

  • Page 5: Cl1 Registration

    Register your CL1 Data Box 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 benefi ts, to the customer, and is necessary for use of the CL1 product.

  • Page 6: D3 App Install

    Step 1. Download and Install the Racepak D3 App 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.

  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    V A N TA G E C L 1 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. 1. Locate the four rechargeable batter- 2.
  • Page 8 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 2. Battery Installation 7. Replace the base. 8. Reinstall the four screws, taking 9. Charge the batteries following the care to not overtighten. Charging the CL1 Data Box Batteries section of this manual.

  • Page 9: Charging The Cl1 Data Box Batteries

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 3. Charging the CL1 Data Box Batteries 1. Locate the USB charging cable 2. Connect the short adapter cable to 3. Connect the mating single pin male and adapter, if the adapter was not the PWR port of the CL1 data box.

  • Page 10: Paring Of The Mobile Device

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 4. Pairing of the Mobile Device with the CL1 Data Box - Android 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.
  • Page 11 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 4. Pairing of the Mobile Device with the CL1 Data Box Android 7. The LED will change from solid 8. The top two icons (Pit Dash and 9. If unit fails to pair, power off CL1, BLUE to blinking GREEN, indicated Manual Record) will now change from then press and hold the power button...
  • Page 12 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 4. Pairing of the Mobile Device with the CL1 Data Box 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.
  • Page 13 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 4. Pairing of the Mobile Device with the CL1 Data Box 7. The LED will change from solid 8. The top two icons (Pit Dash and 9. If unit fails to pair, power off CL1, BLUE to blinking GREEN, indicated Manual Record) will now change from then press and hold the power button...

  • Page 14: Cl1 Data Box Status Led Patterns

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 5. CL1 Data Box Status LED Patterns A single LED, adjacent to the external GPS connector, provides the current status of the CL1, through a variety of colors and flashing sequences. Light Blue, Solid Blue, Solid Green, flashing Blue...

  • Page 15: Firmware Auto-Update

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 6. Firmware Auto-Update Feature The CL1 data box contains an automated fi rmware 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 fi rmware is available, the mobile device connects to the server, retrieves the latest fi rmware and loads to the CL1.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Cl1 Data Box

    Step 7. Mounting the CL1 Data Box 1. Avoid mounting near excessive heat 2. Mounting location of the CL1 data 3. Racepak suggests mounting the CL1 and noise sources. box is determined by the location of in a convenient location.
  • Page 17 10. Locate the three pan head screws 11. Vehicles utilizing stock style interi- and washers, insert through the ors may utilize the optional Racepak mount panel, into the mounting feet CL1 cup holder mount. and tighten.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Mobile Device

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 8. Mounting of Mobile Device Given the nearly unlimited combination of vehicles utilizing the CL1 data box, Racepak recommends the selection of a rugged phone mount capable of securing the phone for any type of motorsports situation.

  • Page 19: Connection Of Gps Antenna

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 9. Mounting and Connecting the GPS Antenna 1. Mount the GPS antenna in a location with an unobstructed 2. Locate the GPS antenna and route from mounting view of the sky. location to the CL1 data box.

  • Page 20: First Time Track Use Of The Cl1 Data Kit

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 10. First Time Track Use of the CL1 Autocross Kit At this time, the CL1 data kit and mobile device is mounted on the vehicle, with the D3 app installed and paired with the CL1 data box and the CL1 is registered (cloud account not required) to your online account.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Engine Rpm Cable

    Failure to obtain tach signal will pre- vent CL1 from recording data. 7. After pairing mobile device (see Pair- 8. Vehicles utilizing Racepak’s OBD2 9. Vehicles utilizing Racepak’s Vantage ing Device in following section) Program cable, see Step 12 - OBD2, of this EFI Module, see Step 13 of this manual.

  • Page 22: Set Up Prior To Fi Rst Outing

    Autocross. If the incorrect type is selected, data will not display correctly. Vantage CL1 Data Box: Enables communication between the vehicle mounted mobile device and the CL1 data box. Tap Yes for the vehicle mounted and CL1 paired device. Tap No when using a mobile device for remote data analysis, as the device should not be paired with a CL1.
  • Page 23 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 12. Set Up Prior to First Outing Connected to: When paired with a CL1, the CL1 serial number will appear. Bluetooth transmit power: Tap and set to Medium. If there are connectivity issues, a higher setting can be selected.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Engine Rpm And External Sensors

    8. Install and connect desired 0-5V an- 9. Tap the Sensor icon on the homep- alog sensors according to the Adding the channel which wakes up the CL1 age of the D3 app External Sensors manual found online box from power save mode. at www.cl1.racepak.com.
  • Page 25 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 12. Set Up Prior to First Outing Engine RPM and External Sensors 10. Locate the Channel number (1-4) 11. Tap Analog, then the desired Ana- 12. Select the desired sample rate per which corresponds with the CH input log channel (A-D).

  • Page 26: Setting Up Obd2

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 12. Set Up Prior to First Outing - OBD2 Up to 10 external sensor inputs are available thorugh use of the Racepak CL1 OBD2 cable: PN 28120-2001. NOTE: OBD2 splitter cables cannot used with the CL1.

  • Page 27: Vantage Efi Interface Module

    Note: The Vantage EFI module requires use of a specific interface cable, based on the ECU and selected at time of purchase. Note: The Racepak OBD2 cable and the EFI module both utilize the CAN connector found on the CL1. Both cannot be utilized, at the same time.
  • Page 28 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 12. Set Up Prior to First Outing – Vantage EFI Interface Module Power Ground 4. Locate the red, three pin power 5. Route and connect the opposite 6. 12V power needs to be switched cable included with the Vantage EFI in- end of the power cable to a switched, on, when the CL1 and EFI module are...

  • Page 29: Pit Dash Information

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 13. Pit Dash Information Through the use of Engine RPM and GPS speed, the CL1 data box and D3 app detects and automates the display of driver information based on the drivers needs, at that time. Pit Dash: Upon starting of the engine, the Pit Dash will automatically display or can be manually accessed from the home page...

  • Page 30: Remote Viewing Of Live Data

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 14. Remote Viewing of Live Data The Racepak D3 App provides both real time, on-track data analysis capabilities, along with post outing data analysis capabilities, utilizing three icons located on the homepage of the D3 app.
  • Page 31 Optional Racepak Cloud Service If an optional Racepak cloud service account was activated during the registration of the CL1 data box, and a cellular enabled mobile device is in use on the vehicle, all on track data is automatically streamed real time to the user’s account.
  • Page 32 Continued Step 14. Remote Viewing of Live Data Optional Racepak Cloud Service In addition to viewing live timing data, remote viewers may also view data in a graphical / map format 1. Tap the three bars in the upper left corner of the Live Manual Data Streaming Sessions page to return to the home screen.

  • Page 33: Data Analysis Features

    V A N TA G E C L 1 Step 15. Data Analysis Features To view data: To change data in graph area: 1. Tap the Blue Live Data icon to open the Live Data analysis 1. Tap the four bar icon in the lower left corner of the graph page.
  • Page 34 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 15. Data Analysis Features Return to D3 Home Page: Zoom 1. Tap the three bar icon in the upper left corner of the Live 1. Touch, hold and pinch graph area with two fingers. Data page.
  • Page 35 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 15. Data Analysis Features Change graphed data in upper or lower graph area: Min Max Values: 1. Tap the four bar icon in the lower left corner of the graph 1.
  • Page 36 V A N TA G E C L 1 Continued Step 15. Data Analysis Features Adding and Removing Data to the Circuit Page: 3D Circuit Map View Controls: 1. Select the four bar icon in the lower left corner of the 1.

  • Page 37: On Track Alerts

    Step 16. On Track Alerts For customers utilizing Racepak’s optional cloud account services, alerts are automatically sent to all remote devices, which are logged into a valid user account, any time the CL1 linked to that account beginss streaming data to the cloud account.

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