System Configuration Tool (SCT) - Metasys - LIT-12011832 - General System Information - Metasys System - 12.0

The System Configuration Tool (SCT) supports the engineering, installation, and commissioning of your building automation system. The SCT application enables fast offline generation and Metasys UI configuration of the complete site, including point naming; integration of N1, N2, BACnet®, and LonWorks® networks; integration of Modbus, M-Bus, and KNX third-party protocols; integration of local and remote MS/TP devices; definition of tailored summaries and user views; the creation of custom control logic using a graphical user interface; and integration of building systems such as C•CURE-victor, Simplex® fire, Zettler® fire, connected lighting systems from preferred vendors, and OPC UA. SCT offers productivity features that includes the migration of supervisory devices and the mass creation of equipment, spaces, and serving relationships.

You can use SCT or System Configuration Tool Pro (SCT Pro) to manage a mixed release site of devices at Release 5.2 and later that include the SNE, SNC, Network Automation Engine (NAE), Network Control Engine (NCE), Network Integration Engine (NIE), Application and Data Server/Extended Application and Data Server (ADS/ADX), Open Application Servers (OAS), and the Metasys UI. To keep the archive database current, you can schedule regular uploads from the devices on the site.

SCT has a one-click installation. The SCT installer installs the required software prerequisites, such as Internet Information Services (IIS) and Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.2. If no SQL Server® is present, the SCT installer installs SQL Server 2014 Express software.

The SCT installation includes additional applications. You can use the JCT software to configure Metasys UI graphics and the display of data without a live connection to devices. You can use the Software Manager to manage licenses for Johnson Controls software and features. For example, you can apply or remove licenses for the SCT software and field controller packages.

IT Security Commitment

Metasys uses secure HTTP with Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 between the SCT computer, all Metasys servers, and network engines that are upgraded to Metasys Release 9.0 and later. The encrypted HTTPS communications apply to the Metasys servers, Metasys UI, network engines, and SCT. This ensures that unauthorized users and computer hackers cannot view the contents of communications sent between Metasys equipment. By default, self-signed certificates are installed on supported products, with the option of configuring trusted certificates configured by an internal IT department or a Certificate Authority. To indicate the active security level (trusted, self-signed, or untrusted), three small security shield icons appear on the SCT login screens and on the SCT UI screens.

Johnson Controls continues to enhance the security of Metasys with the addition of signed resource files, and the pairing of supervisory devices with the site director to ensure encrypted communication.

The following table outlines the recent history of SCT, Metasys Server, and NAE Update Tool releases:

For a list of updated features and benefits available at the latest SCT Release, refer to the System Configuration Tool Catalog Page (LIT-1900198) .