SCT enables you to define and modify Metasys databases offline, supported by wizards that guide you through the entire process. SCT uses the same Metasys user interface used with all other components of the system, so you do not have to learn a different mode of operation when working with it.
With SCT, you can perform all configuration features required to set up an automation system, that includes:
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defining all OAS and network engines
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defining field controllers
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configuring field points and operating parameters
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setting up the navigation tree structure including user navigation trees
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configuring system features such as user graphics, programmed logic control sequences, alarms, trends, and event message destinations
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configuring spaces and equipment and associating graphics for the Metasys UI and Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (JCT)
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configuring Demand Limit and Load Rolling (DLLR) to monitor energy meters for electricity, gas, steam, or water, and automatically shed equipment loads according to user-defined levels. Demand Limit helps manage utility demand charges. Load Rolling controls equipment operating levels to reduce total energy consumption.
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creating optimal start logic
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simulating control logic
- configuring spaces and equipment, including using the Rapid Archive Creation process
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downloading, uploading, and archiving network engine configuration databases
Johnson Controls System Configuration Tool (JCT) is installed with SCT. JCT leverages the SCT archives instead of the live site and provides the ability to view spaces and equipment configuration, as well as create and manage graphics and their associations to equipment, spaces, and network items. For detailed information regarding SCT, refer to the Software Configuration Tool Help (LIT-12011964).