What is LON and LONWORKS?
LON is an acronym for Local Operating Network. ยท The LONWORKS system, developed by Echelon Corporation, is recognized internationally as a standard for interoperable control networks. With thousands of application developers and millions of devices installed worldwide, the LONWORKS system is a leading open, networked control solution for building and home automation, industrial, transportation, and public utility applications. Toshiba has supported development of LONWORKS technology since its inception in 1990.