Metasys & Facility Explorer BAS

Johnson Controls Metasys and Facility Explorer are the flagship building automation platforms used across millions of square feet of commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities. TCI Supply supports the buildings running on these systems by stocking the replacement controllers, VAV zone modules, network engines, power supplies, and legacy 9100-series modules needed to keep BAS networks operating.

Whether your facility is on a full Metasys campus network or a smaller Facility Explorer installation, we can source the correct field equipment controller, network expansion module, or replacement power supply. Our team handles same-day quotes on both current and end-of-life BAS hardware.

Johnson Controls CK721-A Controller

Johnson Controls CK721-A Controller

Johnson Controls XTM-105-5 Metasys Module

Johnson Controls XTM-105-5 Metasys Module

Johnson Controls XP-9103-8304 Module

Johnson Controls XP-9103-8304 Module

Johnson Controls TC-9102-0220 Fan Coil Unit Controller

Johnson Controls TC-9102-0220 Fan Coil Unit Controller

Johnson Controls VTA-4M047-314 Switch

Johnson Controls VTA-4M047-314 Switch

Johnson Controls DX-9100-8990 Panel Mounting Base

Johnson Controls DX-9100-8990 Panel Mounting Base

Johnson Controls AP-VMA1410-0 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls AP-VMA1410-0 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls MS-VMA1930-0 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls MS-VMA1930-0 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls AS-VAV111-1 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls AS-VAV111-1 VAV Controller

Johnson Controls NU-PWR101-700 Power Supply

Johnson Controls NU-PWR101-700 Power Supply

Johnson Controls 371-02012-001 PRV Sensor for York

Johnson Controls 371-02012-001 PRV Sensor for York

Johnson Controls DT-9100-8104 Controller Display

Johnson Controls DT-9100-8104 Controller Display

Need Expert Johnson Controls BAS Sourcing?

Johnson Controls (JCI) Metasys and Facility Explorer BAS controllers drive the automation intelligence behind complex air volume tracks, mechanical rooms, and enterprise campus networks. Because maintaining or expanding these DDC frameworks requires an absolute match of communication protocols (BACnet MS/TP, legacy N2, or N1), I/O point configuration profiles, and active firmware revisions, sourcing drop-in automation replacements can be a significant technical challenge. Contact our dedicated automation sourcing team today to locate your specific VAV controller, field equipment controller, network engine, or legacy 9100-series module.

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BAS Controller Families We Stock

We maintain an active, deep inventory of current network modules and deeply legacy, discontinued DDC field controllers. This enables engineering teams to maintain operational field bus continuity without being forced into prematurely executed or budget-breaking system migrations.

Metasys VAV Controllers (MS-VMA1620, MS-VMA1930, AP-VMA1410, AP-VMA1420)

Variable air volume box controllers equipped with integrated I/O loops for precise airflow measurement, damper positioning, and reheat control. Communicates over standard BACnet MS/TP field buses.

AS-VAV111 Advanced VAV Controllers

Higher-end VAV zone controllers featuring expanded I/O density and advanced, sophisticated localized control logic. Dual-protocol compatible across legacy N2 and modern BACnet field buses.

MS-FEC Field Equipment Controllers

Fully programmable Metasys field controllers engineered for custom building applications beyond basic zone service. Commonly deployed for complex chiller sequencing, air handler unit (AHU) control, and complete mechanical room integration.

Facility Explorer Modules (LP-FX16X64, FM-IDP, FM-OAP)

Niagara-framework-based Facility Explorer controllers optimized for small-to-medium building automation infrastructure requiring robust, multi-protocol interoperability across third-party devices.

CK721 Network Engines

Older-generation network router and communications bridge that maps legacy Metasys N1 or N2 field buses cleanly onto modern high-speed Ethernet network backbones.

9100-Series Legacy Modules (DX-9100, DT-9100, XT-9100, XP-9103, XTM-105, XPB-821, TC-9102)

Long-serving, foundational Metasys DDC field controllers, hardware expansion modules, and terminal boards. Maintained heavily in our stock specifically to keep vintage, functional control loops running reliably.

NU-PWR101 & FCPS-24S8 Power Supplies

Industrial 24 VDC power supply modules engineered for clean, stabilized power distribution across field devices, logic buses, and system controller cards.

Worked Examples: Decoding Metasys Catalog Numbers

Metasys system controllers leverage a structured positional catalog numbering sequence that maps out system series generation, hardware platform, point density, and exact assembly sub-types. Review our technical breakdowns below.

VAV Modular Assembly Zone Controller

• MS-VMA1620-0 — Series 16 Modulating VAV Box Controller

MS (Metasys System Global Platform Prefix) • VMA (VAV Modular Assembly Component Classification) • 16 (Hardware Engineering Series Generation) • 20 (Specific Configured Input/Output Point Matrix) • -0 (Standard Baseline Hardware Sub-Assembly Type)

Legacy Metasys DDC Field Controller

• DX-9100-8454 — Extended Digital DDC Controller Module

DX-9100 (Legacy 9100-Series Extended Digital Direct Digital Control Module Baseline) • -8454 (Specific structural firmware variant and physical analog/discrete hardware point terminal layout block configuration)

Metasys VAV Controller Replacement Tip: When sourcing a replacement VAV modular assembly like the MS-VMA1620-0, it is crucial to verify both the catalog model code and the active internal firmware revision fixed to the existing module. Certain manufacturing generations of the VMA1620 utilize BACnet MS/TP communications natively, whereas older heritage revisions are restricted entirely to N2 protocol layers. Attempting to mix incompatible revisions on the same physical token-ring field bus will destabilize trunk polling and create severe commissioning loop errors. E-mail our engineering team a clear photo of your active hardware label for exact revision tracking.

Metasys & Facility Explorer BAS FAQ

Maintaining fine system environmental parameters and responsive BAS control loops requires a clear understanding of device interoperability, network failures, and modernization options. Review our technical hardware support answers below.

What is the difference between Metasys and Facility Explorer?
Metasys is Johnson Controls’ enterprise-scale building automation platform designed for large campuses, complex integration requirements, and highly customized software engines. Facility Explorer is built on the open Niagara Framework and is optimized for small-to-medium light commercial buildings and projects that require multi-protocol interoperability across third-party devices. Both are Johnson Controls products; the choice depends on facility scale and integration complexity.
What replaces a discontinued XT-9100 or XP-9103 module?
The XT-9100 and XP-9103 modules are legacy Metasys DDC hardware. Direct replacements are still available through TCI Supply for repair-in-place service. For larger modernization projects, the current-generation Metasys FEC line provides equivalent functionality with modern communication protocols and expanded I/O density. We can help you evaluate whether direct replacement or system-level modernization is the right path.
What does an offline fault or status loop dropout on a Metasys field bus indicate?
An offline fault on a Metasys FEC, VMA, or 9100-series controller indicates a breakdown in the communication layer across the local network bus (BACnet MS/TP or legacy N2). Common causes include inline wiring breaks, ground loops, incorrect BACnet address switch configurations on a replacement controller, or a blown communication transceiver on the controller board. Sourcing a matching replacement module and reconfiguring the address usually restores network visibility.
Can I mix Metasys and Facility Explorer controllers on the same network?
In some architectures, yes. Both platforms speak BACnet, and Facility Explorer devices can be integrated into a Metasys ecosystem through gateway configurations. However, mixing platforms adds complexity to system engineering, commissioning, and long-term support. For most installations, staying on a single platform is cleaner.
What is the CK721 network engine used for?
The CK721 is a Metasys N1/N2 to Ethernet router that connects legacy field buses to the modern building network. It is common in older Metasys installations where the field-level infrastructure predates Ethernet-based communication. TCI Supply keeps CK721 modules in inventory for repair-in-place service.

Ready to locate your replacement BAS component?

TCI Supply carries a comprehensive inventory of current and obsolete Johnson Controls Metasys VAV components, Field Equipment Controllers (FEC), CK721 routers, and legacy DX/XT/XP 9100 series modules. Contact our technical automation team directly at 1-800-755-2883 or email an image of your hardware data tag to secure a fast, competitive quote.

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