X10 FireCracker CK17A User Manual
For more information right-click on your mouse to access the
extensive on-line help. This also accesses the Test Communica-
tions 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). You 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 PART 15
OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
NOTE: NO CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE
TO THE UNITS. ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE UNITS
WILL VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE 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
sales@x10.com 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
FireCracker
Wireless Computer Interface Kit
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Controls up to 256 lights and appliances instantly from your PC, by remote control.
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Connects to your PC’s serial port and has a pass-through port so you don’t lose a port.
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Works with any X10 Transceiver (TM751 included) and any X10 Module (sold separately).
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Works with FireCracker software (available from www.x10.com/software).
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Up to 100 ft. range.
Model CK17A
(includes CM17A and TM751)
CK17A-9/01
The FireCracker Computer Interface sends Wireless Radio Frequency (RF) signals from your PC to an X10 Transceiver
(TM751 included). The Transceiver then passes the signals onto your house wiring to control lights or appliances around your
home. You plug lights and appliances into X10 Modules (sold separately).
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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
Wall
Switch
Modules.
1. Set the TM751 Transceiver to Housecode A. Plug a lamp or
appliance into the TM751. Plug the TM751 into an AC outlet
(use one near your PC for now).
2. Plug the FireCracker into your
computer’s serial port. 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: Click on 1 to test the Transceiver.