Johnson Controls, a provider of building systems and energy-management technology, has introduced Metasys 16.0 with native server redundancy that can maintain building automation operations if one server goes offline.
The update is intended for complex facilities where interruptions to environmental controls can disrupt operations. Johnson Controls identified data centres, healthcare buildings, pharmaceutical sites, advanced manufacturing facilities and higher education among the sectors served by its systems.
Metasys 16.0 introduces native server redundancy
Metasys 16.0 allows building operators to monitor and command system engines from multiple servers. If one server becomes unavailable, operations can continue through another without specialised hardware or third-party software.
“The environments our customers operate in are more complex than ever, and expectations for performance continue to rise,” said M. Faisal Pandit, president of Building Management Systems at Johnson Controls.
“Even brief disruptions can impact operations, productivity and outcomes. Customers need a building automation system that is secure, resilient, and simple to deploy and scale.”
Cybersecurity and integration tools receive upgrades
The new version includes cybersecurity protections aligned with IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2, according to Johnson Controls.
A Fast Track process uses pre-emptive system checks and can reduce upgrade times by up to 40%. Johnson Controls said this could speed the adoption of cybersecurity and operational updates.
Metasys 16.0 also incorporates visual integration tools, including Node-RED, for connecting systems and sharing data in real time. The company claims integrations can be completed up to 80% faster, with costs reduced by between 60% and 70%. Integration work that previously took months could be completed within days, it said.
Standardised workflows can cut engineering and deployment time by up to 30%, according to Johnson Controls.
Metasys capacity increases to 1,300 IP devices
ADS and ADX servers can support up to 1,300 IP controllers through the licensed Server IP Controller Integration feature. Johnson Controls said this represents a 30% increase over previous versions.
The platform provides real-time information on energy consumption, peak loads, indoor air quality, emissions and system performance. Johnson Controls said presenting these measures in a single system reduces configuration time and limits the need for third-party tools.
Air and water control sequences have been aligned with ASHRAE Guideline 36. The company claims the sequences can deliver energy savings of up to 30%.
The Energy Management suite also includes new reports, view types and an EPBD-ready dashboard designed to support reporting under the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
