configuration software
Use the password-protected software to enable,
configure, commission, archive data, monitor,
command, and perform system diagnosis from any
device through a web browser, without the need for
separate workstation software.
Linux® operating system
The NAE55 network engines at Release 10.0 and
later run on Linux, which is a robust, widelyaccepted, and readily-supported operating system.
Background file transfer
With this new feature, you can transfer firmware
upgrades, archive databases, HTTPS security
certificates, and security databases from the
System Configuration Tool (SCT) to the NAE55
while the engine remains operational, minimizing
system disruptions. Background file transfer is
only available for NAE55s at Release 10.1 or later,
and for the new family of SNE and SNC network
engines that were introduced at Release 10.1. For
information about the newest engines, refer to the
SNE/SNC Product Bulletin (LIT-12013296)
Ordering information
Contact the nearest Johnson Controls representative to order a network engine. The following tables list the
product code numbers and accessories for all available network engines based on model. If you receive an
NAE55 engine from the factory that is imaged with an older release, you can field-upgrade the engine to
Release 12.0 if the upgrade is supported. To order repair parts, add -702 or -703 in place of the last number
(for example, MS-NAE5521-703).
Table 1: NAE5510-2U ordering information (Release 8.1 only)
Product code number Release Description
MS-NAE55xx-x. Base
features of each NAE55
N/A NAE55 Network Automation Engines: Requires a 24 VAC power supply.
Each model includes two RS-232-C serial ports, two USB serial ports,
two RS-485 ports, one Ethernet port, and one MS-BAT1010-0 Data
Protection Battery. Supports a BACnet IP network.
MS-NAE5510-2U
Note: You cannot purchase a MSNAE5510-2U as it is
discontinued. However, you can still
upgrade an MSNAE5510-2U to the
Metasys UL 864
Release 8.1.
8.1 Supports two N2 Bus or two BACnet MS/TP, RS-485 trunks or one N2
Bus trunk and one BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports a maximum of 100
devices on each N2 Bus or BACnet MS/TP trunk.
Note: This model is UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/ORD-C100-13
UUKLC Standard for Smoke Control Equipment for Release 8.1
only. Refer to the Metasys® System UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/
ORD-C100-13 UUKLC Smoke Control System Technical Bulletin
(LIT-12012487) for detailed specifications, requirements, and procedures for installing and operating UUKL 864 Listed Metasys
system devices. For example, in order to be UL/cUL compliant,
this model must be pre-installed and pre-wired in a standard or
custom panel built at the Johnson Controls Reynosa factory.
MS-NAE5510-3U 8.1 Supports two N2 Bus or two BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) trunks or one N2
Bus trunk and one BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports a maximum of 100
devices on each N2 Bus or BACnet MS/TP trunk.
Note: This model is UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/ORD-C100-13
UUKLC Standard for Smoke Control Equipment for Release 8.1
only. Refer to the Metasys® System UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/
ORD-C100-13 UUKLC Smoke Control System Technical Bulletin
(LIT-12012487) for detailed specifications, requirements, and procedures for installing and operating UUKL 864 Listed Metasys
system devices. For example, in order to be UL/cUL compliant,
this model must be pre-installed and pre-wired in a standard or
custom panel built at the Johnson Controls Reynosa factory.
Table 2: NAE55-3 ordering information (Release 8.1 or 12.0)
Product code number Release Description
MS-NAE55xx-x, base
features of each NAE55
N/A NAE55 Network Automation Engines: Requires a 24 VAC power supply.
Each model includes two RS-232-C serial ports, two USB serial ports,
two RS-485 ports, one Ethernet port, and one MS-BAT1010-0 Data
Protection Battery. Supports a BACnet IP network.
MS-NAE5510-3 12.0 Supports two third-party trunks, Modbus RTU or TCP, M-Bus, or KNX,
and two N2 or two BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) trunks or one N2 trunk and
one BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports up to 100 devices on each N2 or
BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports a BACnet/IP or BACnet/SC network.
This model is a BACnet BTL-Listed controller at protocol revision 15
(PR15). Supports BACnet/SC at Release 12.0.
MS-NAE5510-3U 8.1 Supports two N2 Bus or two BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) trunks or one N2
Bus trunk and one BACnet MS/TP trunk.
Note: This model is UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/ORD-C100-13
UUKLC Standard for Smoke Control Equipment for Release 8.1
only. Refer to the Metasys® System UL 864 10th Edition UUKL/
ORD-C100-13 UUKLC Smoke Control System Technical Bulletin
(LIT-12012487) for detailed specifications, requirements, and procedures for the installation and operation of UUKL 864 Listed
Metasys system devices. For example, in order to be UL/cUL compliant, this model must be pre-installed and pre-wired in a standard or custom panel built at the Johnson Controls Reynosa factory.
MS-NAE5520-3 12.0 Supports a LonWorks trunk, two third-party trunks, Modbus RTU or
TCP, M-Bus, or KNX, or two N2 trunks/BACnet MS/TP (RS-485) trunks,
or one N2 trunk and one BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports up to 255
devices on the LonWorks trunk. Supports up to 100 devices on each N2
or BACnet MS/TP trunk. Supports a BACnet/IP or BACnet/SC network.