Lutron Caséta Wireless PD-6WCL In-Wall Dimmer: Specifications, Features, and Installation

Overview

The Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer is designed to automatically control lighting loads through wireless sensors and remote controls. It offers energy savings, convenience, and simplified installation. The dimmer utilizes Lutron®'s patented Clear Connect® RF Technology, enabling seamless wireless communication with Radio Powr Savr™ sensors and Pico® remote controls for comprehensive load management.

Receiving Device

Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer

Transmitting Devices

The system includes:

Radio Powr Savr™ Sensors: Available as ceiling-mounted occupancy/vacancy sensors and wall-mounted occupancy/vacancy sensors.
Pico® remote control.

Features

Provides dimming for multiple load types.
Enables remote control and occupancy/vacancy sensing when paired with wireless transmitting devices.
Lutron® patented Clear Connect® RF Technology operates reliably through walls and floors.
Includes a Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS™) for safe lamp replacement.
Features a two-wire design, making it ideal for retrofit applications as no neutral wire is required.
Incorporates power failure memory, ensuring the control returns to its previously set level after power interruption.
Compatible with dimmable LEDs and CFLs, as well as incandescent and halogen light bulbs.

Load Types and Capacity

The dimmer supports various load types with the following capacities:

LED: up to 150 W
CFL: up to 150 W
Halogen: up to 600 W
Incandescent: up to 600 W

* Refer to the Ganging and Derating section for further details.

Specifications

Regulatory Approvals

cULus Listed
NOM certified
FCC Approved: Complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Industry Canada certified
COFETEL certified

Power

Operating voltage: 120 V~ 50/60 Hz

Key Design Features

Tested to withstand electrostatic discharge without damage or memory loss, in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2.
Tested to withstand surge voltages without damage or loss of operation, in accordance with IEEE C62.41-1991 Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.
Dimmers operate locally and do not require system control.
Power failure memory: upon power interruption, the control returns to its previously set level when power is restored.
Compatible with Lutron® Claro® wallplates or designer-style wallplates from other manufacturers (wallplates sold separately).
Lutron® Claro wallplates snap on with no visible means of attachment.
Requires a 1-gang U.S. wallbox; 3½ in (89 mm) deep is recommended, with a 2½ in (57 mm) deep minimum.
Green LEDs indicate load status.

System Communications and Capacity

The Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer communicates with Pico® remote controls and Radio Powr Savr™ sensors via radio frequency (RF).
The dimmer must be located within 60 ft (18 m) line-of-sight or 30 ft (9 m) through walls, of Pico® remote controls and Radio Powr Savr™ sensors.
Up to ten transmitting devices may be associated with each in-wall dimmer.

Environment

Ambient operating temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C). 0%-90% humidity, non-condensing. Indoor use only.

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Operation

The In-Wall Dimmer features Status LEDs that indicate the load status: On, Raise, Lower, and Off. It also includes a Front Accessible Service Switch (FASS™).

Diagram Description: An illustration of the in-wall dimmer showing the rocker switch, status LEDs, and the FASS™ switch. The LEDs are labeled 'On', 'Raise', 'Lower', and 'Off'. The FASS™ switch is depicted as a pull-out switch.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

FASS™ - Front Accessible Service Switch - To service the load, remove power by pulling the FASS™ switch out completely. After servicing the load, push the FASS™ switch back in fully to restore power to the control.

Mounting

The dimmer is mounted into a standard wallbox. The process involves securing the dimmer with dimmer mounting screws and attaching a wallplate or adapter, which are purchased separately.

Diagram Description: An illustration showing a wallbox, the dimmer unit, dimmer mounting screws, and adapter mounting screws. A dashed outline indicates where a wallplate/adapter would be attached.

Dimensions

Front View

Height: 4¹¹⁄₁₆ in (119 mm)

Width: 2¹⁵⁄₁₆ in (75 mm)

Diagram Description: A front view illustration of the dimmer showing its height and width measurements.

Side View

Depth (from wall): 5⁄₁₆ in (8 mm)

Total Depth: 1¹⁄₈ in (30 mm)

Diagram Description: A side view illustration of the dimmer showing its depth measurements from the wall and its total depth.

Ganging and Derating

When ganging multiple controls within the same wallbox, derating of the dimmer's capacity is required. Refer to the Load Type and Capacity chart for specific guidelines.

Fin Removal for Ganging:

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing how to prepare controls for ganging. For controls at the end of a gang, the inside fins must be removed. For controls in the middle of a gang, all fins must be removed. It is important not to remove the outside fins on the end gang controls.

Load Type and Capacity Chart

CFL/LED Total Wattage	Incandescent/Halogen Total Wattage
	A	B	C
0 W	+ 600 W	500 W	400 W
1 W – 25 W	+ 500 W	400 W	300 W
26 W – 50 W	+ 400 W	300 W	200 W
51 W – 75 W	+ 300 W	200 W	100 W
76 W – 100 W	+ 200 W	100 W	50 W
101 W – 125 W	+ 100 W	50 W	0 W
126 W – 150 W	+ 0 W	0 W	0 W

Notes on Load Capacity:

Mixing bulb types (e.g., a combination of CFL/LED and incandescent/halogen bulbs) reduces the maximum wattage as indicated in the chart.
The in-wall dimmer has a minimum load requirement of 25 W or one bulb from the compatible bulb list.

For the latest list of compatible bulbs, visit: https://www.casetawireless.com/bulblist

Wiring Diagrams

Single Location Installation

This diagram illustrates a single-location installation. It shows the connection of Line/Hot (120 V~ 50/60 Hz) and Neutral to the Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer. The Load is connected to the dimmer, and a Green wire connects to Ground.

Diagram Description: A schematic showing a single-location wiring setup. Components include Line/Hot, 120V~ 50/60 Hz, Neutral, Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer (with black wire connections), Load, and Ground (with green wire connection).

Multi-Location Installation

This diagram details a multi-location installation, designed for use with Pico® remote controls (PJ2-XX-XX) and wallbox mounting adapters (PICO-WBX-ADAPT). It shows the connection of Line/Hot (120 V~ 50/60 Hz) and Neutral to the Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer. The Load is connected to the dimmer. Pico remote controls and their associated wallbox mounting adapters are also depicted in the system.

Diagram Description: A schematic showing a multi-location wiring setup. Components include Line/Hot, 120V~ 50/60 Hz, Neutral, two Pico remote controls with wallbox mounting adapters, Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer (with black wire connections), Load, and Ground (with green wire connection).

Colors and Finishes

The Caséta™ Wireless In-Wall Dimmer is available in the following gloss finishes:

White (WH)
Black (BL)
Ivory (IV)
Light Almond (LA)

Please note: Due to printing limitations, the colors and finishes shown may not perfectly match actual product colors.

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