Translogic Systems LTD

Printed in England Issue 08 QSX 08-2018

Owners Manual: QSX Systems

FORWARD

We wish to thank you for choosing this innovative Translogic product. Your new Translogic
product is the result of Translogic’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing and continuous
striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Read this instruction manual before fitting and operating your product so you will be thoroughly
familiar with the proper operation of its controls, features, capabilities and limitations. To ensure a
long trouble free life for your product give it proper care and maintenance as described at the back
of this manual.
Due to improvements in design and performance during production there maybe, in some cases,
minor discrepancies between actual product and the illustrations and text within this manual.

SAFETY

When embarking on the fitment of your Translogic product it is advisable to position the
motorcycle/vehicle so it cannot cause injury or damage by falling over/rolling forwards or
backwards. The use of a paddock stand is ideal or if necessary chock the wheels.
When removing or adding electrical cables to the vehicle battery or wiring harness always
remove the negative earth cable/terminal before the positive cable/terminal. Replace the
negative earth cable/terminal last to avoid shorting the electrical system.

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 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

ATTENTION! BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO BEND/PULL THE WIRES EXITING THE

QUICKSHIFTER ECU AND SENSORS OTHERWISE THE WEATHERPROOF SEALS MAY BE
COMPROMISED RESULTING IN WATER INGRESS AND PRODUCT FAILURE.
When routing electrical cables ensure the cables cannot become trapped or pinched which could
result in malfunction and secure with cable ties where necessary.
If you encounter difficulties with this installation please do not struggle, call your vendor/supplier
for professional assistance.

INSTALLING THE DCS DURASHIFT QUICKSHIFTER SENSOR

ATTENTION! The DCS DURASHIFT sensor can operate in either a push or pull format by
connecting the corresponding sensor connector . The green and blue wired connector is the push
format and the red and yellow wired connector is the pull format. See diagram A. below.

Diagram A.

Brake switch lock-out wire

PUSH ‘compression’ signal

Battery
negative
terminal

PULL ‘tension’ signal QSX sensor input

GUIDELINES FOR DCS SENSOR FITMENT USING TLS-TRK

ENSURE CABLE IS PROTECTED AND

CANNOT GET DAMAGED THROUGH
Gear selector arm PULLING AND CHAFFING

Loop the cable

for reduced Cable bands
stress

Tie rod DCS sensor

ATTENTION! Never install the DCS DURASHIFT sensor in the middle of

the tie rod. For best results install the sensor so the male or female thread
enters the rod-end attached to the gear lever or the gear selector arm.

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 OK OK

OK
OK

Groove indicators
Wrong (used to shorten tie rod length)

OK Wrong

1. Attach the DCS DURASHIFT sensor into the end of the tie rod as shown. Use the universal tie
rods, M6 threaded studs and red spacer supplied to achieve the desired length of tie rod. If you
run out of enough adjustment you may have to shorten a tie rod by using the groove indicators to
assist you in locating the correct length of rod and then cutting the rod down to length, make sure
you cut the tie rod squarely or the lock nuts may come undone. Now route the sensor cable to the
Quickshifter harness and plug the corresponding sensor connectors together. REMEMBER!
Never use thread lock to secure the DCS DURASHIFT sensor into the tie rod or rod ends!

OTHER DCS DURASHIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

DCS DURASHIFT SENSOR FITMENT TO KTM RC8 & RC8R

Loop the cable

for reduced
stress

Gear
selector
arm

Red Tie Rod Spacer to cover

exposed rod-end thread Cable band DCS sensor Tie rod TLS-TR-FF-34-M6

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DCS SENSOR FITMENT TO KTM SD
Loop the cable for reduced stress

Gear selector arm

Cable band

DCS sensor Tie rod TLS-TR-MM-45

DCS SENSOR FITMENT TO DIAVEL

Gear
selector
arm

DCS sensor Tie rod TLS-TR-FF-26

DCS SENSOR FITMENT TO NINJA 250R & 300R

Loop the cable for reduced stress
Gear selector arm

Cable band

DCS sensor Tie rod TLS-TR-MM-62

DCS SENSOR FITMENT TO TRIUMPH THRUXTON

May need to rotate the Loop the
gear selector arm cable for
one spline forwards reduced
or backwards stress

Cable band Tie rod TLS-TR-MM-45 or TLS-TR-MM-62

DCS sensor

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 DCS DURASHIFT SENSOR FITMENT TO VARIOUS OTHER MODELS

Gear selector arm

Cable bands

Loop the cable

for reduced stress Tie rods cut to length
DCS sensor

Gear selector arm (may need

to be rotated one spline to
achieve the desired length)

Red Tie Rod Spacer to cover

exposed rod-end thread

Cable band

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 INSTALLING THE LINEAR QUICKSHIFTER SENSORS

ATTENTION! On push format linear sensor installations the interrupt only functions on upshifts
when the linear sensor is compressed. On pull version linear sensor installations the interrupt
only functions on upshifts when the sensors are in tension.

GUIDELINES FOR LINEAR SENSOR INSTALLATION USING STANDARD FITTING KIT

1. Attach the sensor to the gear lever mechanism as

shown. Ensure that the rod end is attached to the gear
lever at a point which travels through a distance of
between 7.0 - 9.0mm from rest to fully engaging 1st
gear. Ensure that 1st gear actually engages by rotating
the rear wheel when checking for total gear lever travel.
Use the accessories supplied in the fitting kit as
necessary. Now route the sensor cable to the Mounting
quickshifter harness and plug the corresponding sensor bracket
connectors together.
2. Attach the opposite end of the sensor to either the
Linear sensor
chassis or engine casing using the fitting components
supplied. The mounting bracket can be shortened or
bent to suit.
Be aware that there must be approximately 15.0mm of
shaft showing prior to fixing the body end of the sensor
which can be adjusted by turning the sensor shaft in or Approx. 15mm from the groove
out of the sensor rod end. indicator on the shaft to the
7-9mm of end face of the sensor body
travel
Sensor requires 7-9mm of
travel from rest to fully engaging 1st
gear when attached to gear lever

Gear lever
rest position

1st gear
engaged

LINEAR SENSOR INSTALLATION FOR HYPERMOTARD & MULTISTRADA MODELS

Mounting Approx. 15mm from the groove

bracket 15mm indicator on the shaft to the
end face of the sensor body
Tie rod
bracket

Attach to a suitable M6 bolt found

on the engine casing or chassis Pull linear sensor

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LINEAR SENSOR INSTALLATION FOR KTM DUKE & SMC 690

M6 Approx. 15mm from the groove

mounting indicator on the shaft to the

15
stud end face of the sensor body

m
m
Fit the conical
spacer between
the rod-end and
the bracket

LINEAR SENSOR INSTALLATION FOR KTM 690R

Approx. 15mm from the groove
indicator on the shaft to the
end face of the sensor body
15mm

Tie rod
bracket

Pull linear sensor

M6 mounting stud

LINEAR SENSOR INSTALLATION FOR TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

Mounting
bracket
Approx. 15mm from the groove
indicator on the shaft to the
end face of the sensor body
15mm

Attach to a suitable
M6 bolt found on the Tie rod
engine casing or chassis Linear sensor bracket

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 FITTING THE QSX QUICKSHIFTER ECU

ATTENTION! The QSX Quickshifter ECU should be positioned so it does not exceed an
o
operating temperature of +70 C and must be installed where it is protected from excessive
vibration and harsh environmental elements. Under the riders seat or at the front of the
motorcycle forward of the head stock area or near the fairing bracket area is an ideal position.

1. Locate a suitable position for the QSX Quickshifter ECU. Do not actually fix the ECU into
position until you have installed the rest of the components and have routed the relevant cables.
Once you have completed the rest of the installation you can then secure the ECU to another
vehicle cable/harness using the supplied cable-ties. It is not essential that the ECU is firmly
secured, it can simply ‘sit/float’ in position.

CONNECTING THE QUICKSHIFTER HARNESS

ATTENTION! The QSX harnesses are designed to connect directly to the ignition coils or the
fuel injectors. Check your QSX harness connectors to see if they match the fuel injector
connectors on the engine first as they are generally easily located and seen. If the connectors do
not match the fuel injectors then you will be connecting to the ignition coils.
NOTE1: Use the information below to help you identify if the wires need to be swapped in the QSX
Quickshifter ignition coil/fuel injector connectors.
Double checking the wire connections in the ignition coil and fuel injector connectors.
The ignition coils or fuel injectors may have the positive and negative pins opposite to the
illustration shown in Diagram B. Great care should be taken when checking wire alignment
before plugging in the QSX ECU connectors. You may be required to swap the wires in the QSX
Quickshifter ignition coil/fuel injector connectors so that the QSX harness wires interrupt the +12v
supply wires in the OEM ignition coil/fuel injector connectors. See Diagram B. Failure to have
the correct wire alignment or `crossed over’ wires in the ignition coil/fuel injector connectors will
result in the vehicle/motorcycle not starting and running.
NOTE2: There will be 2 wires in each OEM ignition coil/fuel injector connector. The wire which is
the same colour in each OEM ignition coil/fuel injector connector will be the +12Volt supply wire
which is the wire that will get ‘interrupted’. In the example shown in Diagram B. the +12volt
supply wire is `black with a red stripe’ (Bk/R) although it might be a different colour with each
installation. Using a Digital Volt Meter (DVM) you can double check to see which of the wires in
the OEM ignition coil/fuel injector connectors has +12 volts on by un-pluging it from the ignition
coil/fuel injector, switch on the ignition and look for which of the wire has +12volts on.
NOTE3: If your QSX system does not feature any connectors on the end of the QSX harness
then refer to Diagram E, F & G. for further connection information on how to connect to the ignition
coil +12v supply wires and how to use the supplied crimp tool kit.
NOTE4: If your QSX system features ‘spade terminals’ then refer to Diagram H. for proper
ignition coil connection to the ignition coil +12v supply wires.
NOTE5: TLS-QSX-LSPUSH & TLS-QSX-LSPULL systems only. You may want to connect the
orange ‘brake switch lock-out wire’ to the rear brake light +12v switched wire to prevent the QSX
ECU from triggering when the bike is stationary when the brakes are applied. This can prevent
the engine from possibly stalling when selecting neutral gear. See Diagram C. & D.

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1. Route the QSX harness through the motorcycle/vehicle so the QSX connectors end up in
close proximity to the ignition coils or fuel injectors. One at a time unplug the original connector
on each ignition coil/injector and connect one male and female QSX harness connector to the
ignition coil/injector and its original connector.
2. Connect the black eyelet ring terminal wire to the negative battery terminal only. See
Diagram A. on page 2.

Diagram B.

RIGHT! IGNITION WRONG!

COIL WIRES ARE IGNITION
CORRECTLY COIL WIRES
ALIGNED ARE WRONGLY
+12v +12v +12v +12v ALIGNED
signal signal signal signal
supply wire supply supply wire supply
wire wire wire wire wire wire

IGNITION IGNITION IGNITION IGNITION

COIL COIL COIL COIL
-+ -+ -+ -+

grey grey grey grey

link link link link
wire wire wire wire

This is what the correct

wire alignment should Incorrect wire alignment
look like before connecting resulting in the engine not
the ignition coil/fuel injector starting or running properly.
connectors.

Tab Tab Tab Tab

To swap the wires in the QSX Quickshifter
connectors you may need to first remove
the lock inserts, then gently lift the tabs up
with a small flat blade screw-driver, then
pull the wires out from the back of the
connector. Then re-insert the wires in the
opposite positions, left to right and right to
left as required.

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Diagram C.

Orange brake switch lock-out wire

Fuse

Front brake switch

Fuse

Rear brake switch

Fuse

Diagram D.
25mm long zero solder
heatshrink tube
USING THE SUPPLIED CTK (Crimp Tool Kit)
If you are connecting the orange ‘brake switch lock-out
wire’ use the supplied CTK. You will need to remove
about 5mm of the PVC off of the wire to allow the wire to Brake switch wire
be inserted into the `zero solder tube’. Don’t forget to
cut down the black heatshrink into pieces 25mm long
and slide over the wires before crimping down both ends Crimp using supplied Red crimp tool,
of the tube, Position the heatshrink centrally and shrink then shrink down with a hot air gun
down using a hot air gun.

Diagram E.

OEM IGNITION IGNITION

OEM IGNITION
OEM
Ignition COIL COIL Ignition COIL Ignition
coil coil coil

+12v +12v +12v

supply supply supply
wire wire wire

OEM Harness
OEM Harness

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Diagram E.

25mm long zero solder

USING THE SUPPLIED CTK (Crimp Tool Kit)
heatshrink tube
If your Quickshifter system is not plug & play you can
create a plug & play system using the supplied CTK. You
will need to remove about 10mm of the PVC off of the
wire to allow enough of the wire to be folded in half which
is then inserted into the `zero solder tube’. ATTENTION!
Don’t forget to cut down the black heatshrink into pieces
25mm long and slide over the wires before crimping Crimp using supplied Red crimp tool,
down both ends of the tube, Position the heatshrink then shrink down with a hot air gun
centrally and shrink down using a hot air gun.

Diagram G.

IGNITION
OEM IGNITION
OEM IGNITION
OEM IGNITION
OEM
COIL Ignition COIL Ignition COIL Ignition COIL Ignition
coil coil coil coil

+12v +12v +12v +12v

supply supply supply supply
wire wire wire wire

OEM Harness

EXAMPLE: BMW S1000RR

Diagram H.
OEM ignition OEM ignition
Coil harness Coil harness

+12Volts +12Volts +12Volts

+ + +
OEM OEM OEM
Ignition Ignition Ignition
coil coil coil

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 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS AND TUTORIAL

It may be possible to improve the `feel' of the QSX Quickshifter System from the factory
suggested settings by incrementing and decrementing each of the 3 adjusters on the back of the
QSX ECU to suit a particular rider or vehicle transmission.

ATTENTION! If you choose to adjust the factory suggested settings then road riding/testing is
essential to get the best out of this QSX Quickshifter system as a dyno can suppress the feel of
the Quickshifter .

Status LED Remove the adjuster cover

(illuminates only when 3 x Adjusters
the sensor is triggered) to access the adjusters

INTERRUPT INTERRUPT

WARNING! Never turn the adjusters beyond their range! The adjusters are small and only
require a ‘light touch’. Only use the supplied adjuster screwdriver to make adjustments.
ATTENTION! Broken adjusters will not be covered by the product warranty.

Factory settings: During the development of this product Translogic has accumulated 3 factory
suggested settings for different engine configurations. Select the FACTORY SETTING that
matches your engine configuration. See below.

1. 2. 3.
Single cylinder engines Twin or three cylinder engines Four cylinder engines
(only use INTERRUPT CHANNEL 1 (only use INTERRUPT CHANNEL 2 (only use INTERRUPT CHANNEL 2
to adjust the interrupt duration) to adjust the interrupt duration) to adjust the interrupt duration)

INTERRUPT INTERRUPT INTERRUPT

WHEN SELECTING THE FACTORY WHEN SELECTING THE FACTORY WHEN SELECTING THE FACTORY
SETTING AND MAKING FURTHER SETTING AND MAKING FURTHER SETTING AND MAKING FURTHER
ADJUSTMENTS ONLY USE THESE ADJUSTMENTS ONLY USE THESE ADJUSTMENTS ONLY USE THESE
2 ADJUSTERS 2 ADJUSTERS 2 ADJUSTERS

FACTORY SETTING FACTORY SETTING FACTORY SETTING

SHIFT Centered SHIFT Centered SHIFT Centered
FORCE FORCE FORCE
INTERRUPT Centered INTERRUPT Centered INTERRUPT Centered
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 (not used) CHANNEL 1 (not used)
INTERRUPT Centered INTERRUPT Fully clockwise INTERRUPT Centered
CHANNEL 2 (not used) CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2

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Tuning adjustments tutorial

Shift force: The feel of the sensor shift force is a personal thing to the rider, we suggest you start
off with the middle shift force setting and then increase/decrease the shift force to the desired
level. Imagine that you would like to feel a little more force on the gear lever before the quickshift
happens. Let’s now increase the sensor trigger force a little. See Example 1.

Example 1. Action:
To increase the sensor shift force simply turn the SHIFT
FORCE adjuster clockwise one segment at a time until
the desired shift force is reached. If the shift force is set
too high then the gear elver will become heavy and it will
INTERRUPT become difficult to move the gear lever and excessive
force will be required to execute the gear shift.

Decreasing Interrupt duration: Use the appropriate adjusters as described in the Factory
settings section above. Imagine the interrupt duration feels too long and the bike appears to
come off power for too long as you shift gear, in this case we would decrease the interrupt
duration. Let’s go ahead and do that, decrease the interrupt duration using the appropriate
adjuster . See Example 2.

Example 2. Action:
To decrease the interrupt duration simply turn the
appropriate INTERRUPT CHANNEL adjuster anti-
clockwise one segment at a time until the desired interrupt
duration is reached. If the interrupt duration is set too short
INTERRUPT then the gear shift will become snatchy/clunky, if this is the
case then increase the interrupt duration slightly.

Increasing Interrupt duration: Use the appropriate adjusters as described in the Factory
settings section above. Imagine the interrupt duration feels too short and the bike appears to
snatch/clunk into the next gear as you shift gear, in this case we would increase the interrupt
duration. Let’s go ahead and do that, increase the interrupt duration using the appropriate
adjuster . See Example 3.

Example 3. Action:
To increase the interrupt duration simply turn the
appropriate INTERRUPT CHANNEL adjuster clockwise
one segment at a time until the desired interrupt duration
is reached. If the interrupt duration is set too long then the
INTERRUPT bike will appear to come off power for too long as you shift
gear, if this is the case then decrease the interrupt
duration slightly.

Completed adjustments: Remember to re-place the adjuster cover back onto the QSX ECU.
You can make changes at any time to this QSX ECU. If you are riding on track remember to have
your adjuster screw driver with you as you may want to reduce your interrupt durations slightly for
improved high engine RPM use, if you are road riding then a slightly slower and smoother shift
speed may be more desirable.

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 ADJUSTING THE LINEAR QUICKSHIFTER SENSORS

NOTE: To adjust the linear sensor interrupt point switch on the ignition. When the shaft of the
push linear sensor enters the main sensor body the Status LED on the QSX ECU will illuminate
GREEN to Indicate the interrupt trigger point. The inverted pull linear sensor version operates in
reverse when the shaft exits the sensor.
1. With the motorcycle/vehicle standing still select 2nd gear, by hand move the gear lever
towards 3rd gear and hold the lever perfectly still when you feel the lever meet the rotating drum in
readiness for 3rd gear selection, approximately 2.0 - 3.0mm of travel, now rotate the shaft of the
linear sensor in or out of the rod end accordingly so that the Status LED illuminates GREEN at this
gear lever position. Finally tighten the rod end locknut and re-check your settings.

QUICKSHIFTER SYSTEM OPERATION

ATTENTION! To get the best results from this QSX Quickshifter system it is best to ‘short shift’
from 1st to 2nd gear (change gear as soon as possible once you have pulled away from a
standstill). Ensure that the engine is under positive accelerating load when Quickshifting as this
allows the QSX ECU to provide the best Quickshifts.
To use the QSX Quickshifter system make a full and positive gearshift with your foot/hand in an
upshift direction without using the clutch or rolling off the throttle. Be aware that the gear lever
must return fully to the rest position before the system resets itself for the next gear selection.
NOTE: Status LED will only illuminate when the sensor is in the trigger position, it does not
illuminate when the ignition is on and the unit is powered up. The QSX ECU does not draw any
current when not Quickshifting.

TECHNICIANS INSTALLATION NOTES TO CUSTOMER

Notes to installer, please give details of where wiring has been run etc.

1.

2.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. Engine will not start - Check that the black ring terminal is located onto the battery negative
terminal only, anywhere else may cause undesired issues. Check to see if the positive +12v side
of the ignition coil/fuel injector is being interrupted. Contact your supplying dealer or Translogic
Systems Ltd for further assistance as the position of the pins/wires in the ignition coil/fuel injector
connectors of the QSX ECU harness may need to be swapped, see Diagram B. page 9.
2. No Quickshifter interrupt - Check for correct connection of the QSX Quickshifter harness
connectors to the ignition coils or injectors. Verify the Quickshifter sensor output. Check for
severed or trapped wires. Check that the Quickshifter harness connectors have not been
greased as this will cause a poor electrical connection!
3. Engine misfire - Verify the control unit mounting position and check for isolation from
vibration. Check plug and play connections and ensure the connectors are firmly connected and
that there are no trapped wires. Check the Quickshifter sensor output.
4. Engine stalls when selecting neutral - If your QSX system features the ‘orange brake switch
lock-out wire’ then ensure it is connected to the correct brake switch wire in the rear tail unit.
5. For further trouble shooting: contact your vendor/supplier or Translogic Systems Ltd.

GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY AND SERVICING

As with any technical equipment of this nature it is strongly recommended that the exposed
product items such as the QSX ECU, DCS/Linear sensors should be kept clean and
checked regularly. These units should be cleaned by removing excess dust with a cloth or
small nylon brush. AVOID USING A JET WASH WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THESE UNITS.
1. This Translogic QSX Quickshifter system is covered by a 12 month warranty from the
date of purchase, against any defects in materials or workmanship.
2. If any defect should occur during the warranty period the product should be returned to
Translogic Systems Ltd, (see address), or alternatively to the place of purchase along with
proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover return shipping costs.
3. Translogic Systems Ltd will examine the product and if it is found to be defective due to
faulty materials or bad workmanship will, without charge, repair or replace the product at
their discretion.
4. If the product covered by this warranty is damaged due to accidents, misuse, modification
or unauthorised repair, shortening of cables, broken weatherproof seals due to cable exit
bending/pulling or incorrect electrical connections then this warranty becomes void.
5. This warranty is personal to the purchaser and is not transferable.
6. Products must not be returned to Translogic Systems Ltd without prior authorisation by
email. Returned items should be packed carefully to avoid damage in transit. Please
include details of the fault together with your name, address and contact telephone
numbers.

Translogic Systems Ltd Unit 3, Freeland Park, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FH, England.
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 622259 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 623800 - email: info@translogicuk.com - website: www.translogicuk.com

Translogic Systems Ltd accepts no liability whatsoever for damages.

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