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CASETA IN-WALL DIMMERS

Model Numbers

• PD-6WCL-__ (Color)
• PD-5NE-__ (Color)
• PD-10NXD-__ (Color)

For more info on all of the Caseta Wireless products, please visit the Caseta Wireless Website
 

Documentation

• Specification Sheet
• Installation Guides
  • PD-6WCL
  • PD-5NE
  • PD-10NXD
  • Advanced Installation Guide

KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE CONTENTS:

Section (1):  Choosing the Correct Dimmer
Section (2):  Product Installation
(2.1):  PD-6WCL
(2.2):  PD-5NE
(2.3):  PD-10NXD
 
Section (3):  Troubleshooting

Section (4):  Related Articles

 

SECTION (1):  CHOOSING THE CORRECT DIMMER

There are two main factors that will help you determine which Caseta In-wall Dimmer is best suited for your application:
 

1. Do you have a Neutral connection (White Wire) in your switch box?

US houses built from the mid 1980's typically have a neutral (white) wire in the switch box.  The neutral (white) wires are typically tied together with a wirenut.  Here is a picture of a typical switch box that contains neutral connections:

  

If you do not have a neutral wire in the switch box, you must use either the PD-6WCL or PD-10NXD.  
 

2. What Load (lamp) type will you be controlling?

• Incandescent / Halogen:  Use PD-6WCL or PD-10NXD
• LED Lamps/Bulbs: Use PD-6WCL, PD-5NE**, or PD-10NXD 
• LED Fixture:  See fixture manufacturers recommendation 
• Fixtures requiring reverse phase dimming:  Must use PD-5NE** 
• Electronic Low Voltage (ELV):  Must use PD-5NE**
• Magnetic Low Voltage (MLV):  Use PD-5NE** or PD-10NXD (see notes below)

** PD-5NE requires a neutral connection


For a list of the best dimming LED bulbs for use with Caseta Wireless dimmers, please visit the Lutron LED Compatibility Tool

Caseta Wireless Switch Specifications

MODEL	VOLTAGE/PHASE	NEUTRAL CONNECTION REQUIRED	FAVORITE BUTTON	LOAD TYPE	MINIMUM LOAD	MAXIMUM LOAD *
PD-6WCL	120V FORWARD PHASE	NO	NO	INC/HALOGEN	25 W	600 W
				LED	1 BULB	150 W
				ELV	USE PD-5NE
				MLV	USE PD-5NE OR PD-10NXD
PD-5NE	120V FORWARD OR REVERSE PHASE	YES	YES	INC/HALOGEN	10 W	500 W
				LED	1 BULB	250 W
				MLV HALOGEN	10 W	400 VA
				ELV HALOGEN	10 W	500 W
				MLV MR16 LED	SEE APP NOTE #599
				ELV MR16 LED	SEE APP NOTE #599
PD-10NXD	120V FORWARD PHASE	OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED	NO	INC/HALOGEN	25 W	1000 W
				LED	1 BULB	250 W
				ELV	USE PD-5NE
				MLV HALOGEN	10 W	1000 VA
				MLV MR16 LED	SEE APP NOTE #599

*  For Ganging/Derating information, please see the Caseta Wireless Load Control Spec Sheet

For a list of the best dimming LED bulbs for use with Caseta Wireless dimmers, please visit the Lutron LED Compatibility Tool

 

SECTION (2):  PRODUCT INSTALLATION

(2.1) PD-6WCL:  In-Wall Smart Dimmer

PRODUCT DETAILS

• No neutral wire required
• Works with up to 150W dimmable LED or 600W incandescent/halogen bulbs
• Can control up to 17 bulbs (based on 8.5W LED bulb, 60 W incandescent equivalent
• Use with Pico remote for multi-location dimming (Pico sold separately)
  • Up to 10 Pico remotes can be paired with 1 Caseta Dimmer

NOTES ON INSTALLATION

• If there is no ground wire in your electrical box, cap off the green wire from the dimmer.  A ground wire connection is not required for this dimmer to function properly.  A ground wire may be required by local electrical code.
• The dimmer does not have polarity with regards to input/output, so the black wires can be reversed without affecting the device's performance.  

			WIRING DIAGRAM	WALK ME THRU INSTALL
PD-6WCL		1 Location
		2 or more locations with Pico remote

 
INSTALLATION VIDEOS

• PD-6WCL:  1 location installation video
• PD-6WCL:  2 or more location installation video

• Low-End Trim Adjustment Instructions
• High-End Trim Adjustment Instructions

(2.2) PD-5NE:  In-Wall Smart Dimmer for ELV+ Lighting

• Neutral wire required
• Works with dimmable LEDs, ELV, MLV, incandescent and halogen bulbs
• Can be configured for Forward or Reverse Phase dimming
• Able to control up to 29 bulbs (based on 8.5W LED bulb, 60 W incandescent equivalent
• Use Pico remote for multi-location dimming (Pico sold separately)
  • Up to 10 Pico remotes can be paired with 1 Caseta Dimmer

• The PD-5NE dimmer will not work if the Hot (BLACK) and Load (RED) wires are reversed.
• The PD-5NE dimmer will not work if the Neutral (WHITE) wire is not connected.
• If there is no ground wire in your electrical box, cap off the green wire from the dimmer.  A ground wire connection is not required for this dimmer to function properly.  A ground wire may be required by local electrical code.