Maricopa Community Colleges  JCI255   20022-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
JCI255 20022-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
METASYS: Network Administrator
User interface with Metasys. Passwords and display order. Data collection, storage and access of information. Destinations and secondary locations for data. Evaluation of system performance. Protection of database. Operator procedures. File management and transmission. Communication options and specialized displays. Customize software based on facility need.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
JCI255   20022-20086 METASYS: Network Administrator
1. Demonstrate user interface by interacting with Metasys to obtain desired information including passwords and display order. (I)
2. Create and execute methods for Metasys to automatically communicate information to operators. (II)
3. Collect historical data on objects, store and access it in the most logical format for your facility. (III)
4. Protect the network controls and global databases in the event of power or equipment failure. (IV)
5. Access records of what has happened within the system by creating custom filters in the operator transaction superbase program (V)
6. Manage files for computers and transmission lines, and monitor communication lines for efficient usage. (VI)
7. View information using specialized displays across multiple monitors. (VII)
8. Describe operations that permit appropriate people to view information in new formats. (VIII)
9. Customize software for specific facility needs. (IX)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
JCI255   20022-20086 METASYS: Network Administrator
    I. User Interface
        A. Control system access through passwords
        B. Rearrange display order
      II. Automatic Communication
          A. Custom summaries
          B. Alarm messages
          C. Modify displays
        III. Data Collection and Usage
            A. Methods of collecting
            B. Usage of data
            C. Destinations and secondary locations
            D. Troubleshooting and /or comparison
          IV. Protection
              A. Uploads and downloads
              B. Microsoft backups
            V. Access Records
                A. Transaction summary
                B. Excel
              VI. Manage and Monitor
                  A. Monitor statistics
                  B. Set alarms
                VII. Specialized Displays
                    A. Starfield
                    B. Comfort chart
                    C. Analog profile
                    D. Multiple monitor
                  VIII. Communication Options
                      A. Triggering process
                      B. Network map
                      C. Operator time
                      D. Upgrade graphics
                    IX. Customization
                        A. Optional parameters
                        B. Modify standard metasys parameters
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