X10 SS13A — Wireless Wall Transmitter Module Installation Guide

Installation and programming guide for the X10 SS13A Wireless Wall Transmitter Module — a battery-powered, adhesive-mount X10 remote control switch that requires no wiring or wall cutting.

Overview

The SS13A is an ultra-thin (1/4"), lightweight wireless X10 wall transmitter module that adheres to any surface with included double-sided tape. Single push-button programming gives wireless remote control of up to 3 X10 Receiver Modules on consecutive addresses (e.g. A1, A2, A3), plus dimming capability via a fourth button. It's powered by a thin 3-volt lithium (CR2032) battery, included.

Requirements

• CR2032 3V battery (supplied)
• TM751 RF Base Transceiver Module — sold separately, required to bridge the wireless signal to the X10 powerline

Compatible/supplementary modules: WS467 Standard Incandescent Wall Switch Module, LM465 Plug-in Lamp Module, AM486/AM466 Plug-in 2- and 3-pin Appliance Modules.

X10 Protocol Basics

• House Code dial: Letters A–P, default "A"
• Unit Number dial: Numbers 1–16, default "1"
• Each X10 Receiver Module is set to a unique (or shared) Unit Number.
• Every X10 Controller operating a set of Receiver Modules must be set to the same House Code as those receivers.

Electrical Protocol Note

Nearly all residential homes are wired split-phase — each 120V phase is not directly connected to the other. If an X10 Receiver doesn't respond to a remote Controller after installation, check that the breaker serving the receiver is on the same phase as the controller; if not, move it to the opposite phase, or install a Phase Coupler to improve whole-home communication.

Basic Setup

1. Attach the SS13A to a wall using the supplied double-sided tape. (If controlling Modules 1, 2, and 3 on Housecode A, no further programming is needed.)
2. Plug in the TM751 RF Base Transceiver and set its House Code Dial to match the House Code on the RF handheld remote being used.
3. Set the UNIT Slide Switch to "1" to control the built-in outlet via an X10 "A1" command, or to "9" for an "A9" command. This switch has no effect on control of the other 16 Unit Numbers from the wireless remote.

Once set up, operate installed X10 Receiver Modules by pressing the corresponding ON/OFF button on the remote. For dimming modules, press ON first, then Bright or Dim on the bottom rocker key.

Changing the House Code

1. Press and hold the first (top) ON rocker key. The red LED flickers, then goes off; 3 seconds later it blinks the current setting (1 blink = House Code A, 2 blinks = B, up to 16 blinks = P).
2. Release the key, then quickly move to the next step.
3. Press and release the top ON key the number of times matching your desired House Code (once for A, twice for B, etc.). Hold the button down on your last press. After 3 seconds, the LED blinks back the new setting.

If the sequence isn't followed correctly, the LED stays on for 1 second and the existing setting is unchanged.

Changing the Unit Code (First Rocker Key)

The second and third rocker keys follow sequentially from the first — e.g. if the first rocker is set to Unit 6, the second is 7 and the third is 8.

1. Press and hold the top OFF rocker key. The red LED flickers; 3 seconds later it blinks the current setting.
2. Release the key.
3. Press and release the top OFF key the number of times for the desired Unit Code. Hold on the last press. After 3 seconds, the new code blinks back.

Changing the Battery

Pull out the battery holder, remove the old battery, and insert a new CR2032 3V lithium battery with the flat (+) side up. Push the holder back into its slot.

Note: As with all RF transmitters, electrical fields, metal doors/window frames, and appliances can interfere with and weaken the transmitted signal. Relocating the TM751 RF Base Transceiver may improve reception from the SS13A.

Warranty & Support

120-day limited warranty from x10pro-usa.com (X10PRO-USA, a division of Authinx Inc.) against defects in material and workmanship from the original purchase date. X10PRO-USA will repair or replace a defective product returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase.

Support: 1-888-384-0969, www.x10pro-usa.com, support@x10pro-usa.com