MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, the
global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today
launched a highly anticipated update to the company's
industry-leading Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which
serves the needs of commercial, industrial and institutional
buildings, regardless of industry.
The new iteration, Metasys 14.0, improves a commercial
building's performance and sustainability while enhancing occupant
comfort, health and safety. It builds on the proven Metasys
platform with revolutionary new features that offer an improved
user experience, enhanced network efficiency, flexibility and
security, simplified administration and improved energy
management. In addition, it will be the first version to
feature a continual release model that will transform the way new
functionality is introduced to the system.
"Using Metasys 14.0's next generation analytics tools, building
managers can quickly access energy consumption information,
providing clear insights to achieve energy goals while optimizing
their HVAC operations," said Bill
Schwebel, vice president and general manager, Global
Building Automation Systems & Controls at Johnson Controls.
"This update showcases our commitment to delivering top tier
building automation systems for commercial spaces, making it easier
and faster than ever to access critical building data."
Ahead of the release, test customers tried and evaluated Metasys
14.0 and its new capabilities, including the University of Minnesota. Dan Bellows, controls engineer supervisor,
University of Minnesota said:
"The University of Minnesota is
excited about Johnson Controls latest ADX revision 14, which now
contains a BACnet client. This allows communications directly from
our ADX to any BACnet controller or device. Our users appreciate
the Metasys User Interface single sign on feature. Our IT
department is delighted to start the implementation of IPv6, which
is now supported by Metasys 14.0."
The Metasys 14.0 release includes:
- Next-generation analytics tools that increase building and
troubleshooting efficiency, including preconfigured energy
dashboards that report on energy usage and details by space,
allowing users to find and reduce energy waste without additional
add-on toolsets.
- Flattened architecture that offers greater flexibility and
increases 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 but not limited to BACnet/IP, BACnet/SC and
ModBus TCP, extending the system scale without the need for an
additional engine.
- Enhanced system security and compliance including single
sign-on capability. The update also minimizes administrative burden
and enables IT departments to centrally manage permissions and
manage threats.
- Enhancements to the user interface provide a unified and
simpler experience when navigating a Metasys system,
including the ability to reach key data such as alarm and audit
information with fewer clicks.
To learn more about Metasys 14.0, visit:
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/building-automation-and-controls/metasys.
Media Contact:
Melissa Talbott
Manager, Public Relations, Global
Products
Johnson
Controls
melissa.talbott@jci.com
414 307
0197
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls
(NYSE:JCI), we transform 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 proud history 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 more than 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.
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