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Part Number MS-OP600-GHW-WH
ColorWhite
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Let Lutron turn the lights off for you—and avoid wasting energy. Lutron’s Maestro Dimmer with Occupancy Sensor offers an excellent combination of energy savings and convenience without sacrificing aesthetics. The occupancy sensor detects when a room has been vacated and automatically turns the lights off—so you’ll never inadvertently leave the lights on. An adjustable timeout function allows you to set the time before the lights turn off, while the optional auto-on setting can turn your lights on for you when you enter a room—perfect for when your hands are full. With a sleek design, the dimmer with occupancy sensor is a great energy-saving addition to any room in your house, including kids’ rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, garages, and basements.
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Let Lutron turn the lights off for you—and avoid wasting energy. Lutron’s Maestro Dimmer with Occupancy Sensor offers an excellent combination of energy savings and convenience without sacrificing aesthetics. The occupancy sensor detects when a room has been vacated and automatically turns the lights off—so you’ll never inadvertently leave the lights on. An adjustable timeout function allows you to set the time before the lights turn off, while the optional auto-on setting can turn your lights on for you when you enter a room—perfect for when your hands are full. With a sleek design, the dimmer with occupancy sensor is a great energy-saving addition to any room in your house, including kids’ rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, garages, and basements.Controls 600W Incandescent/HalogenEco-dim dimmer guarantees 15% savings when you replace a standard switchSleek design and unobtrusive sensorLutron exclusive XCT detection technologyInstalls in as little as 15 minutes - just like a standard switch
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I strongly recommend against this product without fully understanding the "Eco-Dim" feature. It's not made clear from the packaging or marketing materials. For most people, the model MS-OP600M-WH would be a better choice (and is cheaper).
The Eco-Dim guarantee of 15-50% energy savings may appear to be related to the "occupancy sensor" effectively limiting the the time the lights are burning, thereby saving energy. That is incorrect. While the occupancy sensor may save money, Eco-Dim simply means is that dimmer arbitrarily "Clamps" or limits brightness to 85% of maximum.
The reason I have taken the time to write about this is that I contend that the packaging and marketing materials are misleading. After all, a rational person should be willing to pay more for the Eco-Dim feature if it guarantees "15% ENERGY SAVINGS". However, fewer buyers would knowingly purchase the product if it were disclosed clearly that: "ECO-DIM LIMITS BRIGHTNESS FOR 15% ENERGY SAVINGS".
In my opinion, Eco-Dim option is undesirable. Any 'standard' digital dimmer ALREADY enables the efficiency of Eco-Dim, by allowing the user to "preset" reduced brightness (when appropriate), and toggle that setting on/off with a single button press (or automatically with the occupancy sensor). Better still, a standard digital dimmer ALSO enables full brightness when appropriate. I suspect that many confused Eco-Dim customers will scratch their heads in response to the reduced brightness and restore the original level with brighter bulbs. Naturally that eliminates the energy savings. The possible benefit of Eco-Dim is that evidence suggests incandescent bulbs (including the brighter ones installed to compensate) have a longer service life when running at or below 85% of their rated capacity. Perhaps the combination of brighter bulbs, and an 85% brightness clamp is a fantastic configuration, but shouldn't Lutron simply describe it as such? Shouldn't the consumer be the one to decide if that's fantastic?
Lutron technical support confirms that there is no way to override the brightness limit, even in the 'advanced setup' mode. This is really too bad. In my opinion an override feature would have given this product the best of both worlds. After all, 85% of maximum is often appropriate, and any product that makes it easier to use less energy is desirable, but unless you also happen to also want your maximum brightness reduced by 15%, there are better choices.
The Eco-Dim guarantee of 15-50% energy savings may appear to be related to the "occupancy sensor" effectively limiting the the time the lights are burning, thereby saving energy. That is incorrect. While the occupancy sensor may save money, Eco-Dim simply means is that dimmer arbitrarily "Clamps" or limits brightness to 85% of maximum.
The reason I have taken the time to write about this is that I contend that the packaging and marketing materials are misleading. After all, a rational person should be willing to pay more for the Eco-Dim feature if it guarantees "15% ENERGY SAVINGS". However, fewer buyers would knowingly purchase the product if it were disclosed clearly that: "ECO-DIM LIMITS BRIGHTNESS FOR 15% ENERGY SAVINGS".
In my opinion, Eco-Dim option is undesirable. Any 'standard' digital dimmer ALREADY enables the efficiency of Eco-Dim, by allowing the user to "preset" reduced brightness (when appropriate), and toggle that setting on/off with a single button press (or automatically with the occupancy sensor). Better still, a standard digital dimmer ALSO enables full brightness when appropriate. I suspect that many confused Eco-Dim customers will scratch their heads in response to the reduced brightness and restore the original level with brighter bulbs. Naturally that eliminates the energy savings. The possible benefit of Eco-Dim is that evidence suggests incandescent bulbs (including the brighter ones installed to compensate) have a longer service life when running at or below 85% of their rated capacity. Perhaps the combination of brighter bulbs, and an 85% brightness clamp is a fantastic configuration, but shouldn't Lutron simply describe it as such? Shouldn't the consumer be the one to decide if that's fantastic?
Lutron technical support confirms that there is no way to override the brightness limit, even in the 'advanced setup' mode. This is really too bad. In my opinion an override feature would have given this product the best of both worlds. After all, 85% of maximum is often appropriate, and any product that makes it easier to use less energy is desirable, but unless you also happen to also want your maximum brightness reduced by 15%, there are better choices.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Product works as described, it detects your motion the second you walk into its line of sight and brings up the lights in a quick and smooth fade. There is a 20 second delay if you manually turn off the lights, but that is so you can leave the room before the sensor starts working again. overall great purchace
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I love electronic gadgets and live in an older home with one small bathroom, but multiple electrical wall switches--one for the above vanity light fixture, one for the ceiling fan, one to activate the ceiling heater and lastly one to turn on the main ceiling light fixture. When I would have guests over, they often would get confused about which switch to turn on and in addition to this it seemed a nuissance to constantly turn the switch on and off in a room that gets used throughout the day or evening. So, I bought and installed this Lutron Maestro dimmer, but initially bought one from Lowe's that cost more (close to $50) and it looked virtually the same as dimmer pictured so I assumed it was the same. That is when I realized that Lutron makes 2 versions of this dimmer--an "Occupancy" and "Vacancy." The main difference is that the vacancy turns off automatically, but will NOT turn on automatically. To have this electronic dimmer turn on automatically, you must specifically buy the "Occupancy" model which neither Lowe's nor Home Depot stocks in its Southern California stores--they only carry the Vacancy version. The "Occupancy" version seems to be mainly available online. In any case, this dimmer works really well and for middle-of-the-night bathroom visits. It has a great feature that incrementally/gradually dims up and dims down the light--which is much easier on the eyes then going from a pitch black room to full brightness
My only complaints are:
#1 Because of its digital technology, the Maestro dimmer seems to ONLY work with less energy efficient incandescent light bulbs. I tried instead using a specialty CFL spiral bulb that was specifically designed to work with dimmer circuits/switches, but that type of flourescent CFL bulb is ONLY for traditional manual electric dimmers--not new technology digital dimmers such as the Maestro--which was a disappointment. Therefore, be aware beforehand that you unfortunately cannot use newer, energy efficient "dimmable" CFL or LED bulbs with this dimmer because they will not work. For shorter term use in bathrooms, garages, closets, etc., however, since the dimmer theoretically will not be on for extended time periods, that difference in wattage/energy consumption should not be that significant toward your utility bill, but still would be better if the dimmer would accept those newer, "green friendly" type, low wattage light bulbs.
#2 It would be great if Lutron can eventually create an additional photocell version of this dimmer, because keep in mind that every time someone walks into the room during the daytime, this dimmer will still activate anyway because it electronically detects your body heat entering the room (or that of your pets). In my particular bathroom installation that is not that big of a deal since theoretically the bathroom is only used for brief time intervals, but in a main room of a home--a kitchen, living room or den--this will likely mean the switch would have to manually be turned off each and every day during daytime hours--which could become a nuissance.
#3 I am not that tech savvy and to those who are similar, the instructions can be somewhat complicated and require several readings for complete understanding. Again, the default factory settings will likely be fine for most people, but for example, if you want to alter the auto off time period from 5 to 15 minutes, adjusting the timer can take a little time and patience.
#4 It would also be great if Lutron could integrate a nightlight-type feature into the front of the switch--though I suppose if the dimmer is set auto-on, then having such a guide light feature is not that critical. But for times if the dimmer is in manual use mode, having an indicator light would be nice in a dark room. (There are miniscule green LED indicator lights that always flash when the dimmer is activated, but I do not think they serve well as a dark room guide/nightlight because they are not bright enough).
My only complaints are:
#1 Because of its digital technology, the Maestro dimmer seems to ONLY work with less energy efficient incandescent light bulbs. I tried instead using a specialty CFL spiral bulb that was specifically designed to work with dimmer circuits/switches, but that type of flourescent CFL bulb is ONLY for traditional manual electric dimmers--not new technology digital dimmers such as the Maestro--which was a disappointment. Therefore, be aware beforehand that you unfortunately cannot use newer, energy efficient "dimmable" CFL or LED bulbs with this dimmer because they will not work. For shorter term use in bathrooms, garages, closets, etc., however, since the dimmer theoretically will not be on for extended time periods, that difference in wattage/energy consumption should not be that significant toward your utility bill, but still would be better if the dimmer would accept those newer, "green friendly" type, low wattage light bulbs.
#2 It would be great if Lutron can eventually create an additional photocell version of this dimmer, because keep in mind that every time someone walks into the room during the daytime, this dimmer will still activate anyway because it electronically detects your body heat entering the room (or that of your pets). In my particular bathroom installation that is not that big of a deal since theoretically the bathroom is only used for brief time intervals, but in a main room of a home--a kitchen, living room or den--this will likely mean the switch would have to manually be turned off each and every day during daytime hours--which could become a nuissance.
#3 I am not that tech savvy and to those who are similar, the instructions can be somewhat complicated and require several readings for complete understanding. Again, the default factory settings will likely be fine for most people, but for example, if you want to alter the auto off time period from 5 to 15 minutes, adjusting the timer can take a little time and patience.
#4 It would also be great if Lutron could integrate a nightlight-type feature into the front of the switch--though I suppose if the dimmer is set auto-on, then having such a guide light feature is not that critical. But for times if the dimmer is in manual use mode, having an indicator light would be nice in a dark room. (There are miniscule green LED indicator lights that always flash when the dimmer is activated, but I do not think they serve well as a dark room guide/nightlight because they are not bright enough).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Sensor, less brightness
I've seen other review stating the same but here is the short:
- once you install this switch, you'll never see the full brightness you once had with any other... Read more
- once you install this switch, you'll never see the full brightness you once had with any other... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Incroyable HULK
I hate it
Why would anyone design such a product without an override function? I wish I can get rid of it. i would need to pay the electrician again. I am therefore keeping it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by BMSNYC
Installed with recessed LED lighting
The product works great and would of gotten a 5 start rating but it does not support LED lighting.
I installed the unit in a hallway switch connected to 5 4" LED... Read more
I installed the unit in a hallway switch connected to 5 4" LED... Read more
Published 8 months ago by benersen
perfect for hallways
i bought this because i would trip at night on my steps. now it turns on and i can clealy see where i am walking instead of falling and looking for the switch. Read more
Published 10 months ago by hbboi
Coool
I see the future. No more light switches! This product is amazing. It turns on the lights slowly and turns them off slowly (dimming, not abruptly)by just walking in or out of the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cyril H. Ostiguy
Excellent dimmer/occupancy sensor
Excellent dimmer/occupancy sensor. It took me less than 10 minutes to install, but the programming took me much, much longer. Once you figure out how to program it is a breeze. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Leoncito76
Good but not excellent
I installed this in my garage so that the overhead light comes on when either of my two garage doors open. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Greg
Ideal automatic dimming
The sensor works very fast when you get in but if you get out and get in inmediately you have to turn on the light manualy because the time to turn on automatically delays 20... Read more
Published on October 24, 2009 by Jose A
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