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.
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LIMITED1-YEARWARRANTY
X10.com, a division of X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. (X10)
warrants X10 products to be free from defective material and
workmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromtheoriginaldateof
purchase at retail. X10 agrees to repair or replace, at it’s sole
discretion,a defectiveX10 productif returnedto X10within the
warranty period and with proof of purchase.
If service is required under this warranty:
1. Call1-800-675-3044orvisitwww.x10.com,ore-mail
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.
Pleasevisitwww.x10.com/warranty
tocompleteyouron-linewarrantyregistration.Thankyou.
Forhelpormoreinformationonsetup,pleasevisit:
www.x10.com/support
1. Plug the FireCracker into your
computer’s serial port.
2. If something was already
plugged into this port, plug it
into the FireCracker.
●Controls up to 256 lights and appliances instantly from your PC, by remote control.
●Connects to your PC’s serial port and has a pass-through port so you don’t use up a port.
●Works with any X10Transceiver (RR501/TM751) and any X10 Module (sold separately).
●Works with FireCracker software (available from www.x10.com/software).
●Up to 100 ft.range.
Model CM17A
CM17A-9/01
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. You plug lights and appliances into X10 Modules (sold separately).
FireCracker
Wireless Computer Interface
™
Right-click on
a label to
type in the
name of the
light or
appliance this
button
controls.
Clickto
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.
Clickto
turnX10
Module on
or off.
Then click
to dim or
brighten
Lampor
Wall
Switch
Modules.
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:
