Lighting Control Cable Lutron

Summary: Lighting Control Cable Lutron

Pro AV cabling built for commercial environments
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage cabling in the United States to help integrators deliver consistent performance across audio, video, control, and building system interfaces. Our ProAV products are designed for clean installs, dependable signal integrity, and straightforward project planning—whether you are wiring keypads, controllers, touch panels, or distributed audio zones in office, education, healthcare, retail, or industrial spaces.

Why SmartWire for ProAV
SmartWire is the brand name of the low-voltage cable we produce, and every ProAV construction is engineered for plenum use where indicated, streamlined pulls, and long-term reliability. SmartWire Glide Technology is our name for the cable lubrication applied during manufacturing; this lubrication reduces friction during cable pulling by up to 70%, helping teams move faster through conduit and dense pathways while protecting the jacket and conductors.

Purpose-built for control and keypad ecosystems
Our ProAV plenum composite constructions combine power and control elements to support popular control platforms and keypad wiring requirements. That includes combinations aligned to Lutron keypad cabling needs, making SmartWire a practical choice when you need a dependable pro av cable solution that pairs well with automation & lighting cable runs. If you require a specific lutron cable configuration, our team can guide you to the correct SmartWire part number.

• Low-voltage ProAV constructions designed for commercial code compliance and plenum use (CMP) where specified.
• FEP insulated and jacketed options to withstand challenging environmental conditions and support clear signal transmission.
• Shielding options available to address EMI/RFI concerns: Shielded, Non-Shielded, and OAS/UNS.
• Length options to fit various job sizes: 1000 ft, 250 ft, and 100 ft.
• Available conductor jacket color combinations to simplify identification and standardize your field work: Black/Red, Blue/White, Violet/White, Orange, and White/Violet.
• Custom jacket and stripe color options available to support organizational standards and faster field identification.
• Products and solutions built for AV integrators, value-engineered to support multi-phase rollouts and repeatable results.

Where these ProAV cables fit
Use SmartWire ProAV constructions for control keypads, power and control to wall stations, sensor backbones, volume controls, paging/voice assist devices, and general-purpose low-voltage control runs within integrated audio, video, and lighting systems.

Available constructions

1. 16 AWG 1 Pair Solid Bare Copper Non-Shielded FEP Plenum Low-Voltage: CMP plenum-rated FEP insulated and FEP jacketed pair for commercial keypad power or control where a natural jacket and solid conductors are preferred. Suited for long runs that benefit from low resistance and stable termination.
2. 16 AWG Multiple Conductors Mixed Solid/Stranded FEP Plenum Low-Voltage: 2 Element Pro A/V Plenum Composite Cable that combines a 16 AWG 1 pair with a companion control element for a single-pull solution to keypads and controllers, including Lutron applications. Helps streamline pathway planning and reduces installation time versus separate pulls.
3. 16 AWG Multiple Conductors Mixed Solid/Stranded FEP Plenum Low-Voltage: 3 Element Pro A/V Plenum Composite Cable that adds an additional element to support extra device terminations or future expansion. Ideal for multi-function wall stations or areas anticipating control growth.

Lutron-focused combinations
SmartWire ProAV composite offerings include configurations that align with Lutron keypad cabling guidelines, such as the C-PCBL-216-CL-1 style combo. If your scope calls for a specific Lutron ecosystem requirement, we will help you match the correct SmartWire part so the control, power, and communication elements arrive ready for a single-pull installation.

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project
By standardizing on SmartWire ProAV constructions, integrators reduce rework, simplify planning, and support consistent terminations across phases and sites. Our low-voltage products are built for commercial demands, offer shielding and plenum options, include conductor color choices for faster identification, and are available in 1000 ft, 250 ft, and 100 ft lengths to align with project scope and waste-reduction goals.

Solutions: Lighting Control Cable Lutron

Lighting Control Cable for Lutron Systems

Windy City Wire manufactures low-voltage ProAV cabling engineered for commercial and industrial lighting control. Our lighting control solutions are built for Lutron keypads and room controllers, enabling reliable power and communication links across enterprise facilities. With composite, plenum-rated constructions and options for shielding and color-coded elements, these runs support fast installation, clean terminations, and dependable performance in air-handling spaces. If you need a pro av cable that ties lighting, shading, sensors, and AV control together, this category delivers the right balance of flexibility and specification fidelity for demanding projects.

Where this automation & lighting cable fits in your AV and building ecosystem

• Centralized and distributed Lutron lighting control networks, including keypads, local controls, and room controllers
• AV control system integration where touchpanels and processors trigger lighting scenes and scheduling
• Occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight harvesting inputs, and timeclock triggers coordinated with AV environments
• Combined lighting and shading control zones where keypad runs need both power and signal in a single pull
• Ties to building management functions (after-hours, emergency override, demand response) that impact AV spaces

Applications and spaces that benefit

• Conference rooms, training centers, divisible meeting spaces, and executive boardrooms
• Higher education lecture halls, classrooms, campus common areas, and libraries
• Healthcare administrative areas, clinics, and procedure-adjacent support spaces
• Hospitality guest rooms, ballrooms, event spaces, and back-of-house operations
• Retail floors, distribution centers, and store support areas
• Corporate campuses, R&D labs, data centers, and network operations centers
• Houses of worship, auditoriums, museums, and theaters
• Municipal buildings, courthouses, and transportation hubs

What makes these Lutron cable options effective for ProAV lighting control

• Composite designs reduce pulls: Two- and three-element Pro A/V plenum composite constructions combine power and control elements in one cable, simplifying pathway planning and saving labor on keypad homeruns and multi-drop runs.
• Plenum, CMP-rated with FEP: FEP insulation and jacket materials provide a robust, low-smoke solution for air-return spaces, helping meet code in corporate and institutional facilities.
• Purpose-built element mix: Available designs include a 16 AWG, 1-pair, solid bare copper element (often used for power) and an 18-2 unshielded element for control, supporting dependable keypad and device operation over typical commercial distances.
• Shielding options for noisy environments: Choose non-shielded for standard office conditions, OAS for added noise rejection near motors or dimming gear, or shielded variants where additional protection is specified.
• Clean identification: Color-coded conductors (examples include Black/Red, Blue/White, Violet/White, Orange, and White/Violet) help field teams organize terminations and uphold site standards.
• Spec alignment for Lutron: Configurations are available to support keypad wiring requirements and to match specifications such as Lutron C‑PCBL‑216‑CL‑1 for keypad combo cabling in EcoSystem-based designs.

Typical use cases by system type

• Lutron keypads and control stations: Single-pull composite runs deliver both control and power, simplifying homeruns from rooms to centralized panels.
• Room automation integration: Coordinate lighting scenes with AV system presets, scheduling, and occupancy triggers for consistent experiences across rooms and campuses.
• Sensors and triggers: Bring daylight and occupancy data into the lighting control network to automate scenes and reduce energy consumption in tandem with AV usage patterns.
• Shading control tie-in: Use composite cabling to feed keypads that manage both lighting and shades for presentations, video conferencing, and multi-use spaces.

Selection guidance

• Distance and power needs: The 16 AWG power pair helps mitigate voltage drop on longer keypad runs in large venues or multi-room cores.
• EMI/RFI conditions: In proximity to dimming packs, elevators, or mechanical rooms, consider OAS or shielded options to help maintain signal integrity.
• Air-handling spaces: CMP, plenum-rated construction with FEP insulation and jacket supports installations in return air plenums found in many commercial ceilings.
• Field efficiency: Composite constructions and clear conductor color schemes streamline terminations and minimize troubleshooting during commissioning.

Lengths and options

• Available lengths include 100 ft, 250 ft, and 1000 ft to match project scale and minimize waste on smaller rooms or phased rollouts.
• Shielding availability: Shielded, Non-Shielded, and OAS/UNS options to align with environmental and specification requirements.

Why Windy City Wire for pro av cable and lighting control

• Engineered for professional AV integrators, electrical contractors, and design-build teams who require repeatable quality across large projects.
• Composite, plenum-rated constructions that meet the practical needs of Lutron installations while integrating smoothly with AV control architectures.
• Support from a manufacturer focused on low-voltage solutions for commercial and industrial environments.

Whether you’re specifying lutron cable for keypads in a single conference room or deploying automation & lighting cable across a full campus, Windy City Wire provides reliable, code-conscious options that help projects stay on schedule and perform as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lighting Control Cable Lutron

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire Lighting Control Cable Lutron cable?
  16 AWG conductors are available for this SmartWire Lighting Control Cable Lutron combo cable.
• What other colors is this SmartWire Lighting Control Cable Lutron cable available in?
  Available color options include Black/Red, Blue/White, Violet/White, Orange, and White/Violet.
• Is this SmartWire Lighting Control Cable Lutron cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
  It features a 16 AWG 1‑pair solid bare copper element (FEP insulated, FEP jacketed, CMP plenum rated). Some composite builds may also include an additional unshielded stranded element for certain Lutron keypad applications.
• What length is this SmartWire Lighting Control Cable Lutron cable sold in?
  At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in a 1,000 ft length as our standard. Additional lengths of 100 ft and 250 ft are available on select items.
• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?
  SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton (not on spools) for faster, safer pulls and improved jobsite efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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