Here are some definitions of terms to help you determine the most efficient and economical way to build, maintain, and enhance your Metasys sites.
- Major release
- A major Metasys software release includes significant new products, features, and enhancements. Major releases are indicated by a new major release number followed by a dot zero (x.0). For example, Release 12.0 and Release 13.0 are major releases. Upgrading Release 12.x software to Release 13.0 is a major upgrade.
- Minor release
- A minor Metasys software release provides minor product and feature enhancements. Minor releases are indicated by a new minor release number following the associated major release number. For example, Release 10.1 is a minor release. Upgrading Release 10.0 software to Release 10.1 is a minor upgrade.
- Required
- A required third-party software application or component is necessary to install and operate a Metasys system. Required software may be included with your Metasys software purchase; some required software must be purchased separately. Examples of required software include supported Microsoft operating systems (OSs), Microsoft SQL Server database software, and third-party antivirus software.
- Included
- An included software application or component is part of your Metasys software purchase. Included software may be required or may be optional software applications, components, or tools that provide additional functions and features. Optional Metasys software components and tools such as the Metasys Export Utility (MEU), System Configuration Tool (SCT), and Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) are not included with ADS/ADX software. These products must be purchased and licensed separately, unless Metasys server software has been purchased using a subscription. For more information on the software included in the Metasys offerings, see Table 1 and Table 2 in Ordering information. Required or optional software that is not included with your Metasys software purchase and must be purchased from Johnson Controls or a third-party vendor. For example, Microsoft OSs and antivirus software must be purchased separately. Depending on the Metasys software package, SQL Server software may be included or may need to be purchased separately.
- Purchased separately
- Required or optional software that is not included with your Metasys software purchase and must be purchased from Johnson Controls or a third-party vendor. For example, Microsoft OSs and antivirus software must be purchased separately. Depending on the Metasys software package, SQL Server software may be included or may need to be purchased separately.
- Software license
- A Metasys software license is required for each ADS/ADX, ADS-Lite, OAS, MVE, NAE85, and LCS85 on a Metasys system site. Each computer or server package on a site must be licensed after a new installation and re-licensed after any major upgrade to the current release. Also, every ADS/ADX that is migrated must be re-licensed after the migration. Many other software applications and tools require licensing. See Licensing information for more details.
- Metasys for Validated Environments
- Metasys for Validated Environments (MVE) extended architecture is for facilities that require regulatory compliance for their environmental systems. MVE brings the flexibility and convenience of a web interface to your regulated facility. MVE is specifically designed to help customers address United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Title 21, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 11 compliance.
Important: You can install MVE software on a Metasys ADX only. The ADX and validated network
engines on the Metasys network must be at the same release level as the MVE software.
The SMP UI license is included with the MVE license and does not need to be purchased
separately.