Nortek Security & Control opens new ELAN Training Center

CARLSBAD, Calif.— To meet increasing integrator demand, Nortek Security & Control (NSC), a global leader in wireless security, home automation, access control, and health and wellness technology, today announced the opening the ELAN Training Center at its headquarters here. The company also operates a facility in Dallas.

“We are expanding our hands-on training and support program to equip even more dealers with the tools and skills needed to succeed,” Brian Pflum, training and technical engineer, said in the announcement. “With our new second training center, we are helping more dealers get started with ELAN intelligent home control than ever before.”

Training topics cover everything a new integrator will need to know to get up and running with ELAN. Areas of focus include hardware and connectivity; security, climate and lighting; Z-wave & door locks; IP cameras; media applications; streaming media and IR sources; intercom; event mapping; interfaces & custom pages; 2GIG GC3 security panels and sensors for every station; updated training materials and certificates; and more. The 2.5-day session costs $750 and all participants receive $1,400 worth of ELAN gear, including a controller and the HR30 remote.

“This is absolutely a hands-on experience,” said Pflum. “Attendees start with a rack of gear and end up with a fully configured ELAN system. And response to the new facility has been fantastic!”

Interested dealers can register for ELAN training in Carlsbad on the following dates:
• August 20-22
• Sept. 24-26

Interested dealers can register for ELAN training in Dallas on the following dates:
• August 13-15
• Sept. 24 - 26

ELAN, from Nortek Security & Control, develops a line of whole-house entertainment and control solutions distributed through a comprehensive channel of select dealers throughout the United States, Canada, and countries worldwide. The ELAN 8 update was honored with the “2017 Human Interface Product of the Year” award. The new ELAN Intelligent Touch Panels add face recognition and voice control for a truly intelligent home experience. To learn more, visit www.elanhomesystems.com.

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) is a global leader in smart connected devices and systems for residential, security, access control and digital health markets. NSC and its partners have deployed more than 5 million connected systems and over 25 million security and home control sensors and peripherals. Through its family of brands including 2GIG, ELAN, Linear, GoControl, Mighty Mule and Numera, NSC designs solutions for national telecoms, big box retailers, OEM partners, service providers, security dealers, technology integrators and consumers.