X10 CM17A User Manual

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Model CM17A

FireCracker

Wireless Computer Inter face

● Controls up to 256 lights and appliances instantly from your PC, by remote control.

● Connects to y our PC’s serial port and has a pass-through port so you don’t use up a port.

● Works with any X10 T ransceiv er (RR50 1/TM751 ) and an y X10 Module (sold separately).

● Works with FireCracker software (available from www.x10.com/software).

● Up to 100 ft. range.

The FireCracker Computer Interface sends Wireless Radio Frequency (RF) signals from your PC to an X10 Transceiver
(RR501 or TM751) or any X10 security system base receiver. The receiver then passes the signals onto your house wiring
to control lights or appliances around your home. Y ou plug lights and appliances into X10 Modules (sold separately).

1. Plug the FireCracker into your
computer’s serial port.

2. If something was already
plugged into this port, plug it
into the FireCracker.

3. Download the FireCracker program from:

www.x10.com/software

4. Run the Setup program to install the FireCracker

software.

5. Run the X10 FireCracker application.

6. Select the COM port you are using and click on Try It.

Click on OK, a picture of an X10 PalmPad remote
appears on your computer monitor. Use the on-screen
remote control just like a regular remote control:

Right-click on
a label to
type in the
name of the
light or
appliance this
button
controls.

Click to
change the
Housecode
setting (set it to the same letter
as your TM751 and X10
Modules).

Click to control X10
Modules set to 1 thru 8
or 9 thru 16.

Click to
turn X10
Module on
or off.

Then click
to dim or
brighten
Lamp or
W all
Switch
Modules.

For more information right-click on your mouse to access the
extensive on-line help. This also accesses the Test Communica­tions menu, which lets you change the COM port that the
FireCracker works with. You can also print labels from here to
match those on the on-screen PalmPad remote and place them
on a physical PalmPad (sold separately). Y ou can also turn on or
off sound effects that occur when you press buttons. Persons
with physical disabilities who have software that can access
their keyboard can simply “type” A 1 ON, for example, to turn
on any X10 Module.

F .C.C. CAUTION - THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH P ART 15
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA TION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MA Y NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THA T MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERA TION.

NOTE: NO CHANGES OR MODIFICA TIONS MAY BE MADE TO
THE UNITS. ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE UNITS WILL VOID
THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERA TE THE EQUIPMENT.

LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY

X10.com, a division of X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. (X10)
warrants X10 products to be free from defective material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase at retail. X10 agrees to repair or replace, at it’s sole
discretion, a defective X10 product if returned to X10 within the
warranty period and with proof of purchase.

If service is required under this warranty:

1. Call 1-800-675-3044 or visit www.x10.com, or e-mail
[e-mail] to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number.

2. Return the defective unit postage prepaid to X10 (see
address on back).

3. Enclose a check for $4.00 to cover postage and handling.

4. Enclose a dated proof of purchase.

5. X10 is not responsible for shipping damage. Units to be
returned should be packed carefully.

Please visit www.x10.com/warranty
to complete your on-line warranty registration. Thank you.
For help or more information on setup, please visit:
www.x10.com/support

CM17A-9/01