Johnson Controls, the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has introduced a groundbreaking update to its renowned Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys. The new version, Metasys 14.0, is specifically tailored to meet the evolving needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across diverse sectors. It’s more than just an upgrade; it’s a revolution in building automation, designed to elevate performance, sustainability, and occupant comfort, health, and safety to new heights.
Metasys 14.0 builds upon the strengths of its predecessor, incorporating innovative features that promise a seamless user experience, enhanced network efficiency, unparalleled flexibility and security, simplified administration, and improved energy management. Furthermore, it will be the first Metasys version to feature a continual release model, marking a significant shift in how new functionalities are introduced to the system.
“With Metasys 14.0’s cutting-edge analytics tools, building managers can readily access detailed energy consumption information, providing crucial insights to achieve their energy goals while optimizing HVAC operations,” explained Bill Schwebel, vice president and general manager, Global Building Automation Systems & Controls at Johnson Controls. “This update underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier building automation systems for commercial spaces, making it easier and faster than ever to access vital building data.”
Before its official release, Metasys 14.0 was rigorously tested and evaluated by select customers, including the University of Minnesota. Dan Bellows, controls engineer supervisor at the University of Minnesota, shared his enthusiasm: “The University of Minnesota is thrilled about Johnson Controls’ latest ADX revision 14, which now integrates a BACnet client. This enables direct communication from our ADX to any BACnet controller or device. Our users are particularly impressed with the Metasys User Interface’s single sign-on feature. Our IT department is also delighted to start implementing IPv6, a feature now supported by Metasys 14.0.”
The Metasys 14.0 release boasts a suite of impressive features:
*
Next-Generation Analytics Tools:
These tools enhance building and troubleshooting efficiency, providing preconfigured energy dashboards that report on energy usage and details by space. This allows users to pinpoint and reduce energy waste without the need for additional tools.*
Flattened Architecture:
This streamlined architecture offers greater flexibility and boosts the efficiency of communication between devices. The upgraded BAS can now support up to 800 IP devices directly integrated with ADS and ADX servers across a wide range of IP protocols, including BACnet/IP, BACnet/SC, and ModBus TCP, expanding the system’s scale without requiring an additional engine.*
Enhanced System Security and Compliance:
The new version includes single sign-on capability, minimizing administrative burden and empowering IT departments to centrally manage permissions and effectively address threats.*
Improved User Interface:
The user interface has been enhanced to provide a unified and simplified experience, allowing users to access key data, such as alarms and audit information, with fewer clicks.To explore Metasys 14.0 in greater detail, visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/building-automation-and-controls/metasys.
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we’re transforming the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Building on a legacy of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in over 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology and software, as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
