Johnson Controls Metasys MUI Overview
The Metasys User Interface (MUI) is the modern HTML5-based web interface for Johnson Controls Metasys building automation systems, replacing the legacy Site Management Portal (SMP).
What is MUI?
MUI (Metasys User Interface) provides:
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Web-based access | HTML5, no plugins required |
| Responsive design | Works on desktop, tablet, mobile |
| Modern graphics | SVG-based equipment displays |
| Dashboard widgets | Customizable home screens |
| Space management | Organized by physical location |
MUI vs Legacy Interfaces
| Interface | Technology | Status |
|---|
| MUI | HTML5/Modern | Current |
| SMP (Site Management Portal) | Flash/Java | Deprecated |
| SCT (System Configuration Tool) | Desktop app | Engineering only |
| CCT (Controller Configuration Tool) | Desktop app | Field programming |
Accessing MUI
URL Format
https://[server-ip-or-hostname]/metasys
Default Ports
- HTTPS: 443 (recommended)
- HTTP: 80 (not recommended for production)
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (recommended)
- Firefox
- Edge
- Safari
MUI Navigation Structure
Main Areas
- Dashboard - Customizable home page with widgets
- Spaces - Navigate by building/floor/room hierarchy
- Equipment - Browse by equipment type
- Schedules - View and edit time schedules
- Alarms - Active alarms and alarm history
- Trends - Historical data visualization
- Reports - System reports and analytics
Space-Based Navigation
MUI organizes systems by physical location:
Key MUI Concepts
Equipment Definitions
Templates that define how equipment displays and behaves in MUI:
- Which points to show
- How to display values
- Available commands
- Graphic associations
Spaces
Logical groupings representing physical locations:
- Buildings, floors, rooms
- Can contain equipment
- Enable location-based filtering
Graphics
Visual representations of equipment:
- Equipment symbols
- Floor plans
- System schematics
- Custom dashboards
Getting Started with MUI
- Log in with Metasys credentials
- Explore Spaces to understand building organization
- View Equipment to see point values and status
- Check Alarms for any active issues
- Review Trends for historical performance
Video Tutorial
For a complete visual walkthrough of the Metasys MUI interface:
Video Tutorial:
Related Topics
- Setting up Spaces in MUI
- Creating Equipment Definitions
- Building MUI Graphics
- Customizing Dashboards