Five Reasons to Upgrade Your Metasys Building Automation System

It has been nearly 35 years since Metasys® first transformed building automation. But with ageing components being phased out and growing pressure to improve building performance, relying on an outdated Building Automation System (BAS) is no longer an option. Here are five compelling reasons to modernise your Metasys system today.

1. Strengthen Cybersecurity and Reduce Risk

Modern software and hardware upgrades help protect your building from unauthorised access, align with IT standards, and reduce reliance on constant security patching. The latest Metasys release is built on zero trust principles, encrypted communications, and best-in-class cybersecurity practices.

Key benefits include:

• The award-winning Cyber Health Dashboard to highlight potential vulnerabilities
• Multiple secure connectivity options, including IEEE 802.1x and BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC)
• FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance for network engines and server software
• Advanced user permissions for simplified system management
• Centralised credential and access control, reducing password fatigue for users and IT teams
   

2. Maximise Uptime and Asset Reliability

Unexpected breakdowns disrupt operations and impact comfort. Metasys helps your team detect issues early, respond faster, and keep systems running smoothly — all while extending asset life and reducing costly downtime.

What you will gain:

• Automated data collection and remote diagnostics for more efficient servicing
• Fault Detection and Triage tools to guide even less experienced staff
• Device Health Indicators monitoring over 40 performance metrics
• A streamlined architecture supporting up to 800 IP devices for greater flexibility
• Turnkey servers that can save up to four hours of IT coordination time
   

3. Achieve More with Fewer Resources

The intuitive Metasys interface is designed to save time and reduce training needs. With fewer clicks to critical data and navigation by building space, your team can act faster and more confidently.

Efficiency features include:

• Photo-realistic graphics for easier system understanding
• A simplified user experience that reduces the learning curve
• Tools like System Activity and the alarm status banner to speed up issue resolution
   

4. Improve Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Create comfortable, energy-efficient environments while meeting sustainability goals. Metasys offers powerful tools to help you reduce energy use, cut costs, and support decarbonisation efforts.

Sustainability tools include:

• Easy-to-use energy dashboards with 3-click configuration
• Built-in ASHRAE Guideline 36 sequences for airside and waterside systems, delivering up to 30% energy savings
• Support for regulatory compliance and potential access to sustainability incentives
   

5. Unify Systems for Greater Value

Outdated systems can be difficult to manage and expensive to maintain. Upgrading Metasys allows you to integrate modern technologies and unify your building systems — from commissioning through to retrofit.

Integration benefits:

• Seamless connection of fire and life safety systems for a complete building view
• Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced system complexity
• Greater return on investment through smarter, more connected infrastructure
   

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Upgrading your Metasys® system is more than a technical decision - it’s a strategic investment in your building’s future. From enhanced cybersecurity and operational efficiency to energy savings and system unification, the benefits are clear and measurable.

Don’t wait for outdated systems to slow you down.

Contact our team today to schedule a consultation or learn more about the latest Metasys solutions.