Authinx CM15A Users manual

ActiveHome2
USB 2-Way
Home Automation
Interface

Model CM15A

Introduction

Basic Setup

Thank you for purchasing the X10
ActiveHome2 USB Home Automation
Interface. The X10 ActiveHome2 software
you purchased, in conjunction with the
Interface, lets you control lights and
appliances around your home when used
with X10 Modules.

Important: Please download and install
the X10 ActiveHome2 software before
you plug in the Interface.

The X10 ActiveHome2 software you
purchased should be downloaded from the
link you received in our e-mail titled “New
Software Download Link.” This manual
assumes that you have already connected
your lights and appliances to X10 modules,
following the instructions that came with the
modules.

1. Download X10 Software. Click on the
software link in the e-mail you
received titled “New Software
Download Link.” Before you
download the software, choose the
option to save the file, and save it onto
your desktop so you can more easily
access it later.

2. Disable or turn off your anti-virus
software before you install the
software as some anti-virus programs
interfere with the installation.
Remember to turn on your anti-virus
program when you finish these steps.

3. Install Software. Go to your desktop
and double click the installation
program you just downloaded. The
software installation process will
install the driver for your CM15A.

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Basic Setup Basic Setup
Windows XP Users: When you see a

notice that the X10 CM15A ActiveHome2
driver has not passed Windows Logo testing,
click “Continue Anyway.” Installing these
drivers will not negatively affect your
computer.

4. Plug in the CM15A Interface (wait
until the installation program asks you
to connect it).

5. Connect the other end of the USB
cable to the CM15A Interface.

Plug the Interface into an AC outlet
near your PC.

Using the CM15A Interface

All you need to do is run your X10
ActiveHome2 software — your software
controls the Interface. Use the entry in your
Windows Start Menu, or double-click the
icon on your desktop to open the program.
When the program opens click on help for
information on how to use ActiveHome2.

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