Overview
The Lutron N-600-WH Nova is a single-pole incandescent dimmer designed for straightforward control of incandescent and halogen lighting loads. With a 600-watt capacity at 120VAC 60Hz, this dimmer provides durable slide-to-off operation and is ideal for both residential and light commercial applications requiring reliable load control from a single location.
Key Features
- Single-pole configuration for control from one location
- 600-watt capacity for incandescent and halogen loads
- Slide-to-off control with linear adjustment—slide down to turn off, up to brighten
- Voltage compensation maintains stable light levels despite line voltage variations
- Surge protection rated to withstand 6000V surges and RFI suppression
- Visible heat sink dissipates heat effectively into surrounding air
- Snap-on white wallplate included for seamless installation
- Square-law dimming characteristic for natural-feeling brightness adjustment
Technical Specifications
- Voltage: 120VAC 60Hz
- Load Capacity: 600W incandescent/halogen
- Control Type: Single-pole, slide-to-off
- Finish: White
- Wallplate: Snap-on white wallplate included
- Mounting: Single gang box
- Dimming Range: Full 0–100% using linear slider
- RFI Suppression: Superior RFI filtering
- Certifications: UL 1472, CSA C22.2 No. 184.1, ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1980 (surge rated 6000V)
- Heat Dissipation: Visible heat sink with enclosed design
- Frequency: 60Hz
Typical Applications
The Lutron N-600-WH is commonly used in:
- Residential bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas
- Office spaces and reception areas requiring adjustable ambient lighting
- Retail storefronts and display lighting
- Hotel rooms and hospitality environments
- Commercial lobbies with incandescent or halogen fixtures
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Incandescent A-lamp screw-in bulbs (standard 60W bulbs and equivalent)
- Halogen line-voltage lamps
- Traditional incandescent and halogen fixture wiring
- Single-gang standard electrical wall boxes
- Lutron Nova-series wallplates and multigang configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure proper replacement for legacy dimmer models.
Works With
- Incandescent and halogen lighting loads only—not compatible with LED or CFL without appropriate drivers
- Standard 120VAC residential and light commercial electrical circuits at 60Hz
- Lutron wallplate options (multigang and metal finishes available separately)
- Manual slide dimming control without integration to central control systems
