7 Feb 2023

Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution.

What’s new

Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products designed to help easily identify and solve issues while in the field, as well as maintain the latest IT security and networking standards.

Key features

  • Compliance with the new BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) interoperability standard to stay current with the latest IT security protocols.
  • New models of next-generation equipment controllers with an onboard display and keypad so technicians can quickly troubleshoot and restore operation while near mechanical equipment.

What’s coming

  • Modernised graphics library and refreshed user interface, including mobile-friendly responsive graphics.

EasyIO

The EasyIO platform can be used to control an application or an entire system, a piece of equipment or an entire plant, a room, or an entire building. EasyIO is IT/IP/IoT-ready, supporting multiple protocols and using the latest IT security standards. See how easy it is to boost resiliency and deliver optimal facility performance.

What’s new

EasyIO’s new FW-VAV controller joins the award-winning FW series designed for wired or wireless IP capabilities.

This new controller increases flexibility and is an all-in-one IP-enabled variable air volume (VAV) controller with a suite of ready-to-use applications and dashboards, and can be programmed live through CPT. An onboard database cuts engineering and commissioning time.

Integrated features

  • Powered damper actuator.
  • A digital differential pressure transducer (DPT).
  • Spanning tree protocol (ring) support for up to 30 units, increasing resiliency with break detection and email alerts.
  • Daisy chain support for up to 9 units.
  • BACnet/IP client/server, BACnet MS/TP client/server, Modbus TCP/RTU.

AHR Expo 2023

Johnson Controls will be presenting the EasyIO FW-VAV controller at the AHR New Product & Technology Theater A on Monday, February 6 at 11:45 a.m.