This guide describes the configuration and commissioning of Johnson Controls Metasys NAE and NCE Network Automation Engines.
This guide provides detailed procedures for commissioning Network Automation Engines (NAEs) and Network Control Engines (NCEs) in various network environments. It covers configuring network parameters, setting up email and SNMP notifications, managing alarms, and troubleshooting common issues. The guide also explains how to access the Metasys UI, configure time and date settings, and manage security and preferences. It is intended for technicians and system administrators responsible for deploying and maintaining these devices in building automation systems.
The document includes specific instructions for different NAE models such as NCE25, NAE35, NAE45, NAE55, and NAE85, with version-specific guidance. It references related documentation for installation and other configuration tasks, and includes appendices on time synchronization, certificate management, and erasing memory.
| Release Version | Release 12.0 |
|---|---|
| Supported Models | NCE25, NAE35, NAE45, NAE55, NAE85 |
| Small-Capacity Engines | NCE25, NAE35, NAE45, NAE45-Lite |
| Large-Capacity Engines | NAE55, NAE85 |
The MS-NAE55xx-3 is the only NAE hardware engine you can upgrade to Release 12.0.
This document describes how to commission a Network Control Engine (NCE) or a Network Automation Engine (NAE) for network connectivity, access the Metasys system Site Management Portal UI, configure basic NAE parameters, enable or disable Advanced Security and HTTPS, troubleshoot an NAE, configure DDAs for email and SNMP notifications, and configure a Syslog DDA.
Small-capacity engines include NCE25, NAE35, NAE45, and NAE45-Lite models, while large-capacity engines include NAE55 and NAE85 models.