Field Equipment Controllers (FEC)

BACnet Field Equipment Controllers Made for Metasys®

Metasys FECs

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Product Overview

At Johnson Controls, our building automation Metasys® FECs (field equipment controllers) feature 32-bit microprocessors, patented continuous tuning adaptive control, peer-to-peer communications, and an optional built-in LCD screen user interface. Ideal for a wide variety of building management applications, our full line of FECs combined with proper Input/Output Modules (IOMs) include functions that range from simple fan coil control or heat pump control to advanced central plant management. All of our Metasys® FECs are configured for BACnet support wireless communications using ZFR System accessories.

Features

Switchable communications protocols between BACnet MS/TP and N2 protocols.	Standard BACnet Protocol – Provides interoperability with other Building Automation System (BAS) products that use the widely accepted BACnet standard.
Standard Hardware and Software Platform – Uses a common hardware design throughout the family line to support standardized wiring practices and installation workflows. Also uses a common software design to support use of a single tool for control applications, commissioning, and troubleshooting to minimize technical training.	ZFR Wireless Field Bus System (FC)/Sensor/Actuator (SA) Bus Interface – Provides a wireless alternative to hard-wired Metasys® system counterparts, providing application flexibility and mobility with minimal disruption to building occupants.
Bluetooth® Wireless Commissioning Interface – Provides an easy-to-use connection to the configuration and commissioning tool.	Auto Tuned Control Loops – Reduce commissioning time, eliminate change-of-season re-commissioning, and reduce wear and tear on mechanical devices.
Universal Inputs, Configurable Outputs, and Point Expansion Modules – Allow multiple signal options to provide input/output flexibility.	Optional Local User Interface Display – Allows convenient monitoring and adjusting capabilities at the local device.
BACnet Testing Laboratories™ (BTL) Listing – Ensures interoperability with other BTL-listed devices. BTL is a third-party agency which validates that BAS vendor products meet the BACnet industry-standard protocol.	32-bit microprocessor ensures optimum performance and meets industry specifications.
BACnet Automatic Discovery support enables easy controller integration into Metasys BAS.	Integral end-of-line (EOL) switch enables field controller as a terminating device on the communications bus.
Pluggable communications bus and supply power terminal blocks expedite installation and troubleshooting.	Wireless capabilities via a ZFR1800 Series Wireless Field Bus System enable wireless mesh connectivity to supervisory controllers, facilitating easy initial location and relocation.
Patented proportional adaptive control (P-Adaptive) and Pattern Recognition Adaptive Control (PRAC) technologies provide continuous loop tuning.	Writable flash memory allows standard or customized applications to be downloaded from the Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) and enables persistent application data.
Large product family provides a wide range of point mix to meet application requirements and allows for the addition of one or more IOMs and/or Network Sensors to provide even more I/O capacity.	User-friendly graphic theme and clear push-button identification facilitate easy navigation of the integral or optional UI/display.