Questions and Answers for Lutron Maestro Vacancy-Only Sensor Switch, 5-Amp, Single-Pole/Multi-Location, Biscuit (MS-VPS5M-BI)

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Please reach out to our Support Team at support@Lutron.com or by phone at 1 (844) 588-7661 for assistance with your inquiry.

A:  The MS-VPS5M vacancy sensor switch has several timeout settings available. By default, it will keep the lights on until no motion has been detected for 5 minutes, and then the lights will turn off. You can find all of the possible timeout settings and programming methods on the install guide here: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/0301647.pdf.

A:  The MS-VPS5MH-WH cannot have its vacancy sensor bypassed to keep a lighting load on indefinitely. The maximum amount of time that the MS-VPS5MH-WH will keep a lighting load on for is 30 minutes. Please see the following programming guide for more information: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048461.pdf

A:  The MS-OPS5M is rated for 5A of lighting load or 3A of mixed fan/lighting loads. All loads connected to it will act as the same circuit meaning they will turn on together and off together. Please see the following specification sheet for more information: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/369666.pdf

A:  Yes, the MS-OPS5M can turned on/off by the sensor or the manual tap-switch.

A:  This can be used without a switch.

A:  Either, that's what the button is on the top.

A:  This product is a vacancy only sensor and will not turn on when it senses motion. It will however turn off when it no longer senses motion in the room. The model number that would turn on with motion and off without motion would be the MS-OPS5M-BL.

A:  Hello Buzzard, I’m Chris from the Home Depot’s how-to Community. Thank you for your question. The installation instructions specify “Up to 600 Watt incandescent, halogen, electronic low voltage; 200 Watt magnetic low voltage; 150 Watt CFL/ LED, 2-Amp magnetic and electronic ballasts, 3-Amp fan” as suitable. Each of the fixtures you plan to install takes just over 1 amp each, so this switch could only handle one of them, not 4. I hope this helps, Chris. .

A:  Yes, this device is rated to control 5A of ballasted loads. Please visit the following page for specification information: http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/0301647.pdf

A:  Unfortunately Lutron cannot recommend tying in the ground connection into the neutral in any application. The dimming sensor, model MSCL-OP153M-WH, can be used without a ground connection, however you will want to ensure the load you are using is dimmable.