Johnson Controls, a leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has officially launched Metasys 14.0, the latest update to its renowned Building Automation System (BAS). This update is designed to meet the needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across various industries.
Metasys 14.0 aims to enhance a building’s overall performance and sustainability while improving occupant comfort, health, and safety. The new iteration builds on the proven Metasys platform and introduces innovative features that enhance user experience, network efficiency, flexibility, security, and energy management. Notably, this will be the first version to utilize a continual release model, changing how new functionalities are introduced to the system.
Bill Schwebel, Vice President and General Manager of Global Building Automation Systems & Controls at Johnson Controls, emphasized the importance of the new analytics tools included in Metasys 14.0. These tools allow building managers to quickly access energy consumption data, enabling them to optimize HVAC operations and achieve energy efficiency goals.
Prior to the official release, test customers, including the University of Minnesota, evaluated Metasys 14.0. Dan Bellows, Controls Engineer Supervisor at the university, noted that the latest update now includes a BACnet client, facilitating direct communication between the ADX system and any BACnet controller or device. He also highlighted the benefits of the single sign-on feature for users and the implementation of IPv6 support, which is now part of Metasys 14.0.
Key features of Metasys 14.0 include:
- Next-generation analytics tools that enhance building and troubleshooting efficiency, including preconfigured energy dashboards for monitoring energy usage and identifying waste.
- A flattened architecture that improves communication efficiency between devices, allowing for the integration of up to 800 IP devices without needing an additional engine.
- Enhanced system security and compliance measures, including single sign-on capabilities that reduce administrative burdens and enable centralized permission management.
- Improvements to the user interface that simplify navigation within the Metasys system, allowing users to access critical data with fewer clicks.
With these advancements, Johnson Controls continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing cutting-edge building automation solutions that prioritize performance, sustainability, and user experience.