Overview

Metasys has been an open system since 1992, meaning that Metasys communication protocols are available upon request and can be freely used by other manufacturers in their products. Nearly 30 companies offer products with the N2 communication protocol embedded in their controllers.

This means that a simple two-wire connection allows complete sharing of data and operating information between Metasys and connected controllers. Metasys Integrator is a standard communication gateway, which translates between Metasys and DDC products from about 75 other companies, making interoperability possible. In all, nearly 500 products from over 125 companies can connect to Metasys using off-the-shelf hardware or software solutions available from Johnson Controls and others.

From the beginning, Metasys was designed so that it would be easy to connect with other systems. We did this because we believe that as buildings and building systems became more dynamic, the ability to share information and knowledge would be a key differentiator between leading providers of building systems and services and the followers. As Information Technology and the Internet continue to revolutionize the way we all do business, it?s important to know that the "HVAC brain" in your building has the ability to share information both up (to the enterprise level) and down (to the controller level), as well as horizontally to the other intelligent energy consuming equipment in the building.

Technology

Metasys Compatible
No single manufacturer can produce all of the control and monitoring equipment required to operate a modern facility, that's where Metasys Compatible Partners get involved. Hundreds of specialty devices and controllers are designed and tested to work with Metasys. Standardized compatibility testing ensures seamless communications.