Core Brands announces a major upgrade of the Elan Control Platform with a Linux-based platform promising better performance, easier installation and greater scalability.

The Elan v7 upgrade is ideal for both consumer and commercial installation, and expands the range of "internet of things" products it can control, automate and monitor. Elan says the platform handles speakers, multi-room audio, power conditioners, smart-plugs, cameras, access products and more, including Core Brands offerings from the likes of SpeakerCraft, Niles, Sunfire, Panamax, Furman and Xantech.

The first products running on the platform is a pair of system controllers-- the gSC2 and gSC10, both featuring Freescale IMX processors and powered over Power over Ethernet (PoE) drawing less than 4W and 5W respectively.

The controllers include wifi connectivity, and installers can add Zigbee and Z-Wave connectivity via additional antennas. Also included is the Elan configuration for easy personalisation.

“This is the most significant engineering effort in Elan’s 25 year history. Our team has invested heavily to re-architect the Elan Control Platform and make it the preeminent platform for the next-generation connected home,” Core Brands says. “The Elan Control Platform is a cornerstone in our strategy to delight our dealers and their clients with innovative and integrated products backed by best-in-class service and support.”

The Elan gSC2 and gSC10 controllers ship from July 2014.

Go Core Brands Announces Next-Generation Elan Control Platform With 2 New System Controllers