Frequently asked questions - Metasys - LIT-12012116 - Server - Metasys UI - 7.0

Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (JCT) Help
Product
Building Automation Systems > Graphics and Interfaces > Metasys UI
Document type
User Guide
Document number
LIT-12012116
Version
7.0
Revision date
2024-09-25

What Metasys sites support spaces and equipment?

Spaces and equipment are supported on Metasys sites that have a Metasys server as their Site Director. From Release 12.0, spaces and equipment are also supported on Metasys sites with an NAE85 or LCS85 Site Director. From Metasys 13.0, SNC and SNE engines include Metasys UI, however, spaces and equipment are not supported on Metasys sites with an SNC or SNE Site Director.
Note: Spaces and equipment are defined at the site level and do not apply at a child device level.

What is a space?

A space is the physical location or area that is served by a piece of equipment. The Spaces tree in the Navigation panel lists the spaces that are configured for your site. For more information about how to create spaces, refer to the SCT: System Configuration Tool Help (LIT-12011964) .

What is a dashboard?

A dashboard organizes and presents the Metasys information in a modular way.

What is a widget?

A widget is a container that groups related information together in the JCT. Widgets are organized and presented on the dashboards. Maximize a widget to see a larger view of the information.

What is equipment?

Equipment is the broad term used to describe the equipment that makes your building run. Equipment includes boilers, chillers, air handling units, lights, meters, security systems, and anything else that is used to maintain your building's environment. Equipment can serve spaces and other equipment.

How do I view my pieces of equipment?

You can view equipment by selecting a space from the Spaces tree. After you select a space, the Space dashboard shows information for the equipment serving the space in various widgets.

You can view all equipment configured to a site in the Building Network tree. The Building Network tree lists equipment and objects, as displayed in the All Items tree in the Site Management Portal (SMP).

Note: Some objects are not displayed in the Building Network tree. For more information, see Using the navigation panel.

You can configure the items and values that are shown for a piece of equipment. Contact your system administrator to change these points in the System Configuration Tool (SCT). For more information, refer to the SCT: System Configuration Tool Help (LIT-12011964) .

How do I see more information about a piece of equipment?

Tap or click the name of the piece of equipment in any widget to navigate to the Equipment dashboard for that piece of equipment. Alternatively, tap or click the piece of equipment listed in the Building Network tree.

What if multiple pieces of equipment serve the same space?

If multiple pieces of equipment directly serve the selected space (for example, if multiple VAV boxes serve a room), click the piece of equipment to the left or right, and the next piece of equipment appears. Another piece of equipment is available to view when a portion of the equipment pane appears to either the left or right of the current piece of equipment that you are viewing. You can tap or click MORE to view the points for the piece of equipment.