JOHNSON CONTROLS METASYS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM UPDATE IMPROVES ENERGY MANAGEMENT, NETWORK EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY
Johnson Controls has launched Metasys 14.0, an update to its Building Automation System (BAS) for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. This new version offers:
- Improved energy management with next-generation analytics tools
- Enhanced network efficiency and flexibility
- Increased security features including single sign-on
- Simplified administration and user interface
- Support for up to 800 IP devices directly integrated with ADS and ADX servers
The update introduces a continual release model for new functionality. Test customers, including the University of Minnesota, have praised the system's new capabilities, such as BACnet client communication and IPv6 support.
Johnson Controls ha lanciato Metasys 14.0, un aggiornamento del suo Sistema di Automazione Edifici (BAS) per edifici commerciali, industriali e istituzionali. Questa nuova versione offre:
- Gestione energetica migliorata con strumenti analitici di nuova generazione
- Efficienza e flessibilità della rete potenziate
- Caratteristiche di sicurezza aumentate, incluso il single sign-on
- Amministrazione e interfaccia utente semplificate
- Supporto per un massimo di 800 dispositivi IP integrati direttamente con i server ADS e ADX
L'aggiornamento introduce un modello di rilascio continuo per nuove funzionalità. I clienti in fase di test, tra cui l'Università del Minnesota, hanno elogiato le nuove capacità del sistema, come la comunicazione client BACnet e il supporto per IPv6.
Johnson Controls ha lanzado Metasys 14.0, una actualización de su Sistema de Automatización de Edificios (BAS) para edificios comerciales, industriales e institucionales. Esta nueva versión ofrece:
- Mejor gestión energética con herramientas analíticas de próxima generación
- Eficiencia y flexibilidad de la red mejoradas
- Aumento de las características de seguridad, incluida la autenticación única
- Administración y interfaz de usuario simplificadas
- Soporte para hasta 800 dispositivos IP integrados directamente con servidores ADS y ADX
La actualización introduce un modelo de lanzamiento continuo para nuevas funcionalidades. Los clientes de prueba, incluido la Universidad de Minnesota, han elogiado las nuevas capacidades del sistema, como la comunicación cliente BACnet y el soporte para IPv6.
존슨 컨트롤스가 상업용, 산업용 및 기관용 건물의 메타시스 14.0 빌딩 자동화 시스템(BAS) 업데이트를 출시했습니다. 이 새로운 버전은 다음과 같은 기능을 제공합니다:
- 차세대 분석 도구를 통한 에너지 관리 개선
- 네트워크 효율성 및 유연성 향상
- 단일 사인온을 포함한 보안 기능 강화
- 간소화된 관리 및 사용자 인터페이스
- ADS 및 ADX 서버와 직접 통합된 최대 800 IP 장치 지원
이 업데이트는 새로운 기능에 대한 지속적인 출시 모델을 도입합니다. 미네소타 대학교를 포함한 테스트 고객들은 BACnet 클라이언트 통신 및 IPv6 지원과 같은 시스템의 새로운 기능을 높이 평가했습니다.
Johnson Controls a lancé Metasys 14.0, une mise à jour de son Système d'Automatisation des Bâtiments (BAS) pour les bâtiments commerciaux, industriels et institutionnels. Cette nouvelle version offre :
- Une gestion énergétique améliorée avec des outils d'analyse de nouvelle génération
- Une efficacité et une flexibilité réseau renforcées
- Des fonctionnalités de sécurité accrues, y compris la connexion unique
- Une administration et une interface utilisateur simplifiées
- Un support pour jusqu'à 800 appareils IP intégrés directement avec les serveurs ADS et ADX
La mise à jour introduit un modèle de publication continu pour de nouvelles fonctionnalités. Les clients de test, y compris l'Université du Minnesota, ont salué les nouvelles capacités du système, telles que la communication client BACnet et le support IPv6.
Johnson Controls hat Metasys 14.0 veröffentlicht, ein Update seines Gebäudeautomatisierungssystems (BAS) für gewerbliche, industrielle und institutionelle Gebäude. Diese neue Version bietet:
- Verbesserte Energieverwaltung mit Analyse-Tools der nächsten Generation
- Verbesserte Netzwerkeffizienz und Flexibilität
- Erweiterte Sicherheitsfunktionen, einschließlich einer einheitlichen Anmeldung
- Vereinfachte Verwaltung und Benutzeroberfläche
- Unterstützung für bis zu 800 IP-Geräte, die direkt mit ADS- und ADX-Servern integriert sind
Das Update führt ein kontinuierliches Veröffentlichungsmodell für neue Funktionen ein. Testkunden, darunter die Universität von Minnesota, haben die neuen Fähigkeiten des Systems, wie die BACnet-Clientkommunikation und die IPv6-Unterstützung, gelobt.
- Launch of Metasys 14.0 with improved energy management and network efficiency
- Introduction of next-generation analytics tools for better building performance
- Increased system capacity supporting up to 800 IP devices
- Enhanced security features including single sign-on capability
- Positive feedback from test customers like University of Minnesota
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Johnson Controls' Metasys 14.0 update represents a significant leap forward in building automation technology. The enhanced analytics tools and preconfigured energy dashboards are game-changers for energy management, allowing building managers to quickly identify and address energy waste. This could lead to substantial cost savings and improved sustainability metrics for commercial buildings.
The flattened architecture supporting up to 800 IP devices directly integrated with servers is a major efficiency boost. This scalability eliminates the need for additional engines, potentially reducing hardware costs and simplifying system management. The inclusion of BACnet/SC support also enhances security in building networks, addressing a critical concern in the industry.
The move to a continual release model is particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with modern software development practices and should result in more frequent updates and improvements. This could give Johnson Controls a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving building automation market.
The Metasys 14.0 update is poised to significantly impact building energy efficiency. The next-generation analytics tools with preconfigured energy dashboards offer a powerful means to visualize and analyze energy consumption by space. This granular insight is important for identifying inefficiencies and optimizing HVAC operations, potentially leading to substantial energy savings.
The system's ability to report on energy usage details without additional add-on toolsets is a cost-effective solution for building managers looking to improve their energy performance. This integrated approach simplifies the process of energy management and makes it more accessible to a broader range of users.
Moreover, the flattened architecture and improved communication efficiency between devices could contribute to overall system energy efficiency. By streamlining data flow and reducing the need for intermediary hardware, the system itself may consume less energy while providing more robust functionality.
The Metasys 14.0 update brings important security enhancements to building automation systems. The single sign-on capability is a significant improvement, streamlining user authentication while potentially reducing security risks associated with multiple login credentials. This feature, combined with centralized permission management, allows IT departments to maintain tighter control over system access.
The inclusion of BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) support is a major security upgrade. BACnet/SC addresses vulnerabilities in traditional BACnet communications by implementing modern IT security practices, including encryption and authentication. This is important for protecting building systems from cyber threats, which have become increasingly prevalent in smart building ecosystems.
Furthermore, the update's support for IPv6 is forward-thinking, ensuring compatibility with the latest network security protocols and future-proofing the system against evolving cybersecurity standards. These security improvements position Metasys 14.0 as a robust solution for organizations prioritizing cybersecurity in their building management systems.
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
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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
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