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Metasys System GlossaryBuilding Technologies & -28Release 11.0
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ContentsContentsIntroduction. 5A. 5B. 7C. 8D. 9E. 10F. 11G. 12H. 12I. 13J. 13K. 14L. 14M. 15N. 17O. 18P. 18R. 19S. 20T. 22U. 23V. 24W. 24X. 25Z. 25Common acronyms. 27Product warranty. 29Software terms. 29Patents. 29Contact information. 29Metasys System Glossary3
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IntroductionThis document contains definitions of terms and acronyms found in the documentation for theMetasys system products and serves as a convenient reference.AActive Directory Federated Systems (ADFS)Active Directory Federated Systems. ADFS is an add-on, licensed feature to add support forMetasys using Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), a single sign-on solution developedby Microsoft . ADFS can then, in turn, be used to provide 2-factor authentication for access toMetasys.Active Directory ServiceA network operating technology that enables Information Technology (IT) administrators tomanage enterprise-wide information from a central repository. This information includes datacenter policy compliance and identity management (user logon accounts), which are used for bothMicrosoft Windows Operating System (OS) authentication (logon to the Windows OS) as well asnetwork resource authentication (logon to enterprise-wide secured applications, such as email).Active Directory Service Domain/Domain ControllerA collection of domain controllers that serve as a security boundary for network resources.A domain controller provides the Active Directory service to network users and computers;stores directory data; and manages user and domain interactions including the logon process,authentication, and directory searches.Active Directory Service SchemaThe formal definition of all object and attribute data that can be stored in the directory. Forexample, user is an object type with attribute data of name, first name, last name, e-mail, and soon. The schema is made up of object classes and attributes. The base (or default) schema containsa rich set of object classes and attributes to meet the needs of most organizations, and is modeledafter the International Standards Organization (ISO) X.500 standard for directory services.Active Directory Service—Service AccountA logon account assigned to an application to enable the application to perform privileged actionswithin Active Directory service. The Metasys system requires one or more Service Accounts to beassigned to allow the system to perform directory queries and request Active Directory serviceauthentication. Only one Service Account is allowed per domain.Active Directory Service User AccountA logon account assigned to a user account that is created, stored, and maintained only withinActive Directory service. This user account provides access to Active Directory service NetworkResources. The account may also provide access to the Metasys system when added and privilegedusing the Metasys Security Administration system.Application and Data Server, (ADS)Application and Data Server, (ADS). A Metasys server that allows you to expand beyond the sitemanagement capabilities, number of connections limitations, and historical data storage limits ofNetwork Automation Engines (NAEs), Network Integration Engines (NIEs), Network Control Engines(NCEs), SNE series network engines, and SNC series network engines. An ADS uses a free versionof Microsoft SQL Server software to manage historical data on a computer that does not have aserver-class OS. For a more robust system, an extended ADS is available (ADX).Metasys System Glossary5
Application and Data Server, Lite version, (ADS-Lite)Application and Data Server, Lite version. A lower-capacity Metasys server that is available forpurchase in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The ADS-Lite products offer the same functionality asthe standard ADS, but can serve as the Site Director for only the smaller-capacity network engines(NCE25/NIE29, NAE35/NIE39, NAE45/NIE49, and SNE110L0).Advanced Graphics Application (AGA)An enhanced graphics programming package that provides dynamic capabilities such as animation,color changes, and flashing for the Metasys system. Dynamic graphics can be defined in MicrosoftVisio Professional 2003 software using the Advanced Graphics add-on application and GraphicsExample stencil. Graphic files are converted to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and imported intothe User Graphics Tool. You can access a second graphics viewer, the Adobe SVG Viewer, fromwithin the existing user interface to view the advanced graphics.Note: AGA is no longer supported at Metasys Release 11.0.Advanced Graphics Symbol Library (AGSL)A collection of predefined dynamic graphics that can be defined in Microsoft Visio Professional 2003software using the Advanced Graphics application and converted to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).SVG files then can be imported into the User Graphics Tool and viewed in the Site ManagementPortal User Interface (UI).ADXExtended Application and Data Server. A Metasys server that allows you to expand beyond the sitemanagement capabilities, number of connections limitations, and historical data storage limitsof NAEs, NIEs, and ADSs. An ADX uses a full version of Microsoft SQL Server software to managehistorical data on a computer with a server-class OS.Alarm ManagerA feature in the Metasys UI that provides a view of all alarms in the Metasys system. From this view,you can take certain actions, such as sorting, acknowledging, and discarding alarms.Application Programming Interface (API)Metasys Monitoring and Commanding Application Programming Interface (API). This API enablesreading, writing, and commanding of one or more Metasys objects or properties to provide asecure way to bi-directionally integrate with third-party applications. At Release 11.0, this API isenhanced to optimize its integration with Johnson Controls Enterprise Management (JEM). Thisensures a robust and cyber-secure integration between Metasys and JEM.ArchiveLocation within a database on nonvolatile media for safe long-term storage of data. Archive is aterm used for both site-specific system configuration data (archive database) and historical data(historical database). The term archive is also used to refer to the task of saving updates to thearchive database.AuthenticationThe process of identifying and verifying a user via user name and password, or by verifying aSecurity Token. Authentication precedes authorization.AuthorizationThe process of granting access to specific functions and data based upon privileges defined in thesecurity system. Authorization follows authentication.6Metasys System Glossary
Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing (APIPA)A program that automatically assigns a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address to a device whenthere is no Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on the server on the network; APIPA isintended for small, single subnet private networks and is available in the network engine.BBACnetBuilding Automation Control Network. BACnet is the ASHRAE standard for a data transmissionprotocol for the building automation industry. Conformance to the BACnet standard is documentedin a PICS that references the supported services and objects listed in the BIBBs.BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBBs)In addition to the PICS, defines the BACnet services and objects that are supported by a deviceon a BACnet network. A BIBBs document is an ASHRAE requirement to show BACnet protocolcompatibility.BACnet RouterA communication device for the BCPro system that facilitates communication between BACnet IPand BACnet MS/TP networks to monitor and control a wide variety of HVAC equipment, meters, firealarm panels, and lighting.Basic AccessA type of Metasys system access assigned to users. Basic Access users can use a subset of thestandard user interface capabilities based on their user permissions. Basic Access is no longeravailable for OAS/ADS and ADX as well as the NAE55/SNx. Any previous release of Metasys thathad Basic Access user type accounts are now converted to the Standard Access account after anupgrade has been complete.BBMDBACnet/IP Broadcast Management Device. A BBMD is a device that forwards BVLL OriginalBroadcast-NPDU messages on BACnet/IP networks that consist of two or more IP subnets.BCMBuilding Control Management. A system marketed in Asia that monitors and controls a wide varietyof HVAC equipment, meters, fire alarm panels, and building lights. The brand name for the BCMsystem is BCPro.Background File Transfer (BFT)Network engine models at Metasys Release 10.1 or later support the Background File Transfer (BFT)feature. When you use SCT 13.2 or later to perform a download to the NAE55-2, NAE55-3, SNE, andSNC models, you use the Background File Transfer feature. Background File Transfer permits youto download a new image and database to a network engine while the engine is still running andcontrolling the building. With previous releases, the engine was offline and inaccessible during thisprocess. The Background File Transfer feature is part of the Manage Archive Wizard Download ToDevice option in SCT. Equipment controllers at Metasys Release 10.0 or later support BackgroundFile Transfer (BFT).BCProA graphical user interface that enable operators to control buildings, floors, and systems. Inaddition to providing comfort for the building occupants, BCPro reduces the cost of ownership bymanaging the HVAC, lighting, and other building systems in the most energy efficient way possible.This user interface is primarily sold to the Asian market.Metasys System Glossary7
Building Network DashboardA detailed representation that provides a cohesive summary of the selected object. Widgetsincluded on a Building Network Dashboard may include a Summary View widget, Trend widget,Equipment Relationships widget, and Detail widget.Bulk commandingUsed to issue a global command to multiple Metasys objects with one request. This action isavailable after performing an Advanced Search.Bulk modifyingUsed to edit the attribute values of multiple Metasys objects with one request. This action isavailable after performing an Advanced Search.CCCTController Configuration Tool. This tool configures, simulates, loads, and commissions devices on IPand MS/TP controllers.You can configure the following devices with CCT: CGMs, CVMs, FACs, FECs,IOMs, PCAs, PCGs, PCVs, PCXs, SNCs, VAVs, VMAs, and XPMs.C·CURE 9000 Access ControlA security management system for commercial buildings manufactured by Tyco Software House.Beginning at Metasys Release 10.0, the C·CURE 9000 access control system can be interfaced tonetwork engines using a vendor integration driver.CertificateA digital file used as a cybersecurity technique to establish identity and ownership of a public orprivate key.CGMGeneral Purpose Application MS/TP Controller. The latest in a new family of modernized equipmentcontrollers that integrate to the web-based Metasys system. CGMs are versatile equipmentcontrollers designed to monitor, control, and integrate a wide variety of HVAC and other buildingequipment. These controllers support BACnet MS/TP and N2 communication protocols, and autodetect which protocol it's connected to. In MS/TP mode, these equipment controllers are BACnetnetwork compliant devices. Controllers running in N2 mode can be used to maintain or modernizesites with installed legacy Johnson Controls controllers.ChanalyzerThe Chanalyzer is a wireless spectrum analyzer that you can use to check how the wirelessenvironment is set up in a building, to make sure any wireless Metasys products have openfrequencies for their use. You can also use this analyzer as a troubleshooting tool after a wirelessZFR system installation.Change of Value, (COV)Data clients subscribe to an object for COV reporting. The device monitors the value of the objectproperty, monitors the subscription list and the change criteria. When the change criteria are metthe devices sends notifications of the new value to the subscribers.Client user interfaceA computer software application running on a computer (called the client) that provides connectionto another computer (called the server) that is running a building automation system. In thecontext of the Metasys system, building operators log into the Site Management Portal UI orMetasys UI from their client computer to access the Metasys server (for example, an ADS).8Metasys System Glossary
Control SystemName used for a custom control logic application that runs in a building equipment controller.CVMVAV Box Controller. This device is a versatile equipment controller designed to monitor, control, andintegrate a wide variety of HVAC and other building equipment. These controllers support BACnetMS/TP and N2 communication protocols, and auto-detect which protocol it's connected to. In MS/TP mode, these equipment controllers are BACnet network compliant devices. Controllers runningin N2 mode can be used to maintain or modernize sites with installed legacy Johnson Controlscontrollers.Cyber Health DashboardA feature of Metasys UI that informs and educates Metasys system administrators of user accountinformation, system information, and most importantly, possible security risks.DDaisy-chained topologyA type of network topology in which devices are connected to each other in a continuous stringwithout interruption. The wire terminations begin at one device and continue to branch to eachsubsequent device until the last device on the line is reached.DashboardA window in the Metasys UI software that organizes and presents Metasys information in an easyto-interpret, modular way. Examples of dashboards in the MetasysDashboards ManagerA feature in the Metasys UI that you use to customize dashboards. You can customize the widgetsthat appear, the order the widgets appear, and the size of the widgets. The Dashboards Manageris only available in the UI include the Space dashboard, Building Network dashboard, and theEquipment Dashboard. Metasys UI and is not available in the Metasys UI Offline. The DashboardsManager is only available on computer platforms.DDADestination Delivery Agent. A method of routing and delivering event messages to destinationssuch as pagers, printers, e-mail, and SNMP management systems.Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The portion of a network located between the Internet and the intranet and protected by one ormore firewalls.DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a set of communications rules that allows a networkadministrator to automatically assign IP addresses as needed when devices are plugged into anetwork. DHCP enables dynamic IP network configuration and IP addressing.DLLRDemand Limiting/Load Rolling. Software features that help customers save money on energycosts. Demand Limiting (DL) selectively turns off (sheds) equipment, such as fans and lights, oradjusts setpoints to limit energy use during peak times. Load Rolling (LR) reduces overall energyconsumption continuously by shedding unnecessary loads.Domain Name System (DNS)The method by which host domain names are locate
and BACnet MS/TP networks to monitor and control a wide variety of HVAC equipment, meters, fire alarm panels, and lighting. Basic Access A type of Metasys system access assigned to users. Basic Access users can use a subset of the standard user interface capabilities based on their use
