Johnson Controls FX Supervisory Controller User Manual
FX Supervisory Controller Upgrade and
Migration Instructions Technical Bulletin
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2020-05-19
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Contents
Contents
Document Introduction................................................................................................................................. 5
Product discontinuations.............................................................................................................................. 5
Concepts.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Ordering codes for Europe, Middle East, and Africa....................................................................... 5
FX Supervisory Controllers................................................................................................................. 6
FX Server............................................................................................................................................... 6
(Release 6.x) FX Supervisor Controller Family Software DVD (LP-FXWB-COPY)........................... 7
Upgrading............................................................................................................................................. 7
Migration.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Upgrade Pricing Policy........................................................................................................................ 7
Software Revision Numbering........................................................................................................... 7
Software License Agreement............................................................................................................. 9
Preventing Unauthorized Software Duplication or Usage............................................................. 9
License Files.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Part Numbers..................................................................................................................................... 10
Detailed Procedures for Upgrading FX Workbench 6.x and Earlier....................................................... 10
Backing Up Your FX Supervisory Controller Station...................................................................... 11
Preparing Your FX Supervisory Controller for Upgrading............................................................ 11
Checking for Minimum Memory Requirements.................................................................................. 12
Upgrading the FX Workbench Software......................................................................................... 12
Relicensing the FX Supervisory Controller..................................................................................... 13
Installing New Software into the FX Supervisory Controller........................................................ 13
Upgrading FX Server......................................................................................................................... 15
Detailed Procedures for Migrating to FX Supervisory Software 14.x.................................................... 15
Considering Platform Compatibility................................................................................................ 16
Considering Driver, Feature, and Application Compatibility........................................................ 17
Considering License Compatibility.................................................................................................. 18
Example of an FX Supervisory Controller Migration..................................................................... 19
FX Supervisory Software 14 Resource Requirements................................................................... 20
Checking for FX Supervisory Software 14 Resource Requirements................................................... 21
Checking for Multiple Admin Roles................................................................................................. 25
Backing Up Your FX Workbench 6.x Station................................................................................... 26
Running Platform Daemon 14.x...................................................................................................... 27
Migrating the 6.x Station to Facility Explorer 14.x......................................................................... 27
Installing the Distribution File......................................................................................................... 28
Commissioning the Station.............................................................................................................. 29
Installing or Updating Licenses.............................................................................................................. 31
Setting the Enabled Runtime Profiles.................................................................................................... 31
Specifying a Station to Install................................................................................................................. 33
Installing Core Distribution Files............................................................................................................ 34
Configuring TCP/IP Settings................................................................................................................... 34
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Updating the System Passphrase.......................................................................................................... 35
Specifying a Platform User to Replace the Factory-default Platform User....................................... 36
Reviewing the Changes........................................................................................................................... 36
Changing the Default Web Profile to Use the HTML5HxProfile................................................... 36
Viewing and Updating Metaspace................................................................................................... 37
Viewing Metaspace.................................................................................................................................. 38
Updating Metaspace............................................................................................................................... 38
Upgrading FX Server to FX Supervisory Software 14.................................................................... 39
Downgrading an FX80 from 14.x to 6.x.......................................................................................... 39
Running Platform Daemon 6.x............................................................................................................... 40
Installing a Backup 6.x Station............................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning Tabbed Graphics............................................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 43
Related Documentation.............................................................................................................................. 46
Appendix....................................................................................................................................................... 47
Migration Checklist............................................................................................................................ 47
FX Workbench 14.x Modules............................................................................................................ 47
Historical software revision numbering......................................................................................... 51
Product warranty......................................................................................................................................... 56
Software terms............................................................................................................................................. 56
Single point of contact................................................................................................................................. 56
Contact information..................................................................................................................................... 56
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Document Introduction
This document is intended for persons who install and upgrade software for FX Supervisory
Controllers.
This document describes the detailed procedures for upgrading FX Workbench 6.x and earlier, the
steps for migrating to FX Supervisory Software 14.x., and the steps for upgrading from earlier 14.x
software to the latest 14.x version.
Product discontinuations
FX Supervisory Controllers and FX Server are all built upon a software framework called Niagara®.
Niagara integrates diverse systems and devices, regardless of manufacturer or communication
protocol, into a unified platform that you can manage in real time using a standard Web browser.
The Niagara Framework has evolved to the point where you must migrate any existing, upgradable,
NiagaraAX platforms and stations (that is, any FX software release prior to 14.0) to a later release –
FX 14.10.0 is strongly recommended. The final date to order NiagaraAX is June 1, 2021 and from July
1, 2021, no new licenses or option parts will be created or sold for any release prior to 14.0.
Important: You cannot upgrade older supervisory controllers, such as the FX70 and FX60s, to
any FX software release later than 14.4.
Table 1: Migration scenario
Scenario Steps
• Prior to July 2023, you can purchase a license for
If you are operating on a system that
runs on any FX software release prior to
14.0 and you need to replace or add an
FX80 after July 2021.
your supervisor and migrate the supervisor to the
latest software release.
• You will also need to migrate the station of the
FX80 you are replacing to the latest software
release, and install the migrated station into the
FX80.
Concepts
Ordering codes for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Multiple ordering code sets have been introduced, to allow the tailoring to regional needs. All
products on a given order must come from the same set. To determine the correct code for your
region, complete the following steps:
1. Use the following table to first determine the proper product code set to use:
Table 2: Product code set
Product Code Set Notes
Base The original FX product codes
Base+E Use this new set of codes only for the region(s) specified in Table 3.
2. Use the following table to determine the correct product code set for your region:
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Table 3: Regional ordering information
Region Product Code Set
North America
Latin America, South America
Asia
Middle East
Africa
Europe
Base
Base+E
FX Supervisory Controllers
FX Supervisory Controllers describe a family of hardware products.
• The FX80 and the F4-SNC are the only actively manufactured controllers and recommended to
use in every new installation. For futher information on the F4-SNC, refer to the F4-SNC Product
Bulletin (LIT-12013699).
• The FX20, FX40, FX60 are all no longer available to order and should be replaced with an FX80.
• The FX30, FX60E, and FX70 have been discontinued and while they are still available to order,
they are now at the end-of-life stage. It is strongly recommended that an FX80 is ordered
instead.
Table 4: FX Supervisory Controller upgrade scenarios
Scenario
These supervisory controllers must be replaced
Your system includes an FX20 and/or FX40.
Your system includes an FX30, FX60, FX60E, FX70
running FX software release 6.x.
Your system includes an FX80 running FX
software release 6.x or an unsupported version
of software release 14.x
with an FX80. Refer to the FX80 Supervisory
Controller Product Bulletin (LIT-12012250) for
ordering information.
It is strongly recommended to replace these
supervisory controllers with an FX80 and
upgrade to the latest software release.
See Detailed Procedures for Migrating to
FX Supervisory Software 14.x for further
information.
It is strongly recommended to upgrade to the
latest software release. See Upgrading the FX
Workbench Software for more information.
FX Server
The FX Server software product is available for various computer platforms and provides:
• Network integration of one or more for Facility Explorer 14, FX Supervisory Controllers, or IPbased devices (without any FX Supervisory Controllers).
• Network-wide automation and coordination for one or more FX Supervisory Controllers
through master scheduling, and centralized, long-term, high-capacity storage of alarms and
trends.
• Centralized, network-wide, web-based, graphical user interface for one or more FX Supervisory
Controllers supporting both local and remote access.
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(Release 6.x) FX Supervisor Controller Family Software DVD (LP-FXWB-COPY)
This product and the associated 6.x software has now been discontinued. Copies of FX Workbench
6.3 to 6.7 are available for migration purposes on hvacnavigator.com. 14.x Workbench licenses
come with a 6.x license which will also enable you to run Workbench 6.x for migration purposes.
See Migrating the 6.x Station to Facility Explorer 14.x for more information.
Upgrading
Upgrading is the process of installing new software onto your computer, onto an FX Supervisory
Controller, or both.
Migration
Migration is similar to upgrading, but signifies a larger change in software. Migration typically
requires more steps and conversions to move forward.
Upgrade Pricing Policy
A 1 year minimum maintenance is required with any new FX Server or FX80 purchase. Maintenance
can be purchased in 1, 3, or 5-year increments. With each maintenance plan, you have access to any
new software developed during that time. If you let the maintenance lapse, and want it later, you
must buy the maintenance you missed plus the new maintenance.
Software Revision Numbering
All FX Supervisory Controller, FX Server, and FX Tools Supervisor software products incorporate an
instance of Niagara software. See the following table to find which revision of the Niagara software
is used in each FX Supervisory software release.
Important: Software version 14.4 is the final 14.x release that supports the FX30E, FX60E, and
FX70. After 14.4, the 14.x releases only supports the FX80. For a full overview of the supported
versions of hardware and FX / Niagara software, see Historical software revision numbering.
Table 5: Software numbering
Niagara base examples FX equivalent
4.9
N/A
4.9U1
N/A
FX appends a 1 to the base Niagara release so
the equivalent software release for FX is 14.9
FX appends a dot release to distinguish when
there are multiple FX releases against a given
Niagara release. As an example, 14.9.1
FX increments a Niagara update release to the
base example. As an example, 14.9.2
FX adds its own specific features against the
base Tridium update release. As an example,
14.9.3
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Table 6: Niagara version used
SR Key Identifying Features or Changes
Major release that allows FX Workbench to run on the Niagara
4 platform.
14.0
The jump from 6.x to 14.x was intentional to align with the
Niagara software version moving forward.
14.1
Major release that adds support for FX80 Supervisory
Controllers
Major release that adds Analytics 2.0 to FX Workbench. There is
14.2
also support for the Alarm Portal, more robust FX Server data
management features, and support for FX80 legacy drivers.
Major release that introduced two new RIO modules. The
14.3
release also adds new HTML5 screens to FX Workbench and
improved mobile web device functionality.
Major release adding new HTML5 screens to FX Workbench,
improving mobile web device functionality. Minor change
to the User Service making the scheduled access for users
14.4
available through the User Details section. The JCI User
manager has been removed. Updating an existing Nav file is
through the Tools menu. This is the last release that supported
legacy supervisory controllers such as the FX30, FX60, and
FX70.
Minor release that provides eighteen functional fixes. These
included updated firmware to solve FX80 WIFI modem failure,
a fix to Niagara Daemon Engine Watchdog, and fixes to
14.4U1
lexicons, hyperlinking, scrolling, and adding notes.
Niagara
Software
Versions
4.0.22.16
4.1.27.20
4.2.36.38
4.3.58.18
4.4.73.6
4.4.92.2
14.6
14.7.0
14.7.2
There was also internationalization fixes to lexicons and
locales along with web fixes to PDF Export, Webchart, popups,
PxIncludes and HTML5 property sheets.
Major release that provides a number of updates and fixes.
These include Auto Export, a feature only available on Facility
Explorer®, cybersecurity fixes and a mobile refresh update.
Major release that provides new provisioning steps for
common processes, a new template type called 'Application
Templates', and a secondary JACE port that supports the DHCP
server.
Minor release that provides a number of new FX features.
These include extending 14.7 with automatic meta-data
tagging of applications, a HTML5-based Point-ExtensionManager, point groups and a point-group-manager driven by
data tags, and the launch of CCT 13.0, replacing PCT.
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4.6.96.28
4.7.109.20.3
4.7.109.20.3
Table 6: Niagara version used
SR Key Identifying Features or Changes
Major release that provided support for Niagara 4.8. This
release provides a new Niagara dashboard to quickly assess
14.8.0
14.9.1
14.9.2
14.10.1
the security posture of your network, 802.1-x support for
network access authentication, and the use of client certificate
authentication to enable kiosk mode and station-to-station
connectivity.
Minor release that provides a number of new features. These
include an enhancement to the Auto Tagging feature, the
inclusion of Jar file signatures,TEC3000 color compatibility, and
additional security fixes.
Minor release that provides a number of new features. These
include an enhancement to the graphics with tag-based
visualization, the inclusion of Single Sign-On (SSO), improved
Edge tools, and additional security fixes.
Major release that provides a number of new features. These
include a system database support for Tag-based PX, improved
graphics performance on the FX80 Supervisory Controller, a
new video surveillance viewer, and additional tags and tag
groups added to the jciTagDictionary.
Niagara
Software
Versions
4.8.110.5
4.9.0.198
4.9.1.30.2
4.10.0.154.3
Software License Agreement
All Johnson Controls software is licensed. During the installation process, you must accept or
decline the terms of the software licensing agreement.
Preventing Unauthorized Software Duplication or Usage
Johnson Controls, Inc. uses the following two methods to prevent unauthorized software
duplication and usage.
• Acceptance of the terms of the software licensing agreement legally prohibits duplicating or
using Johnson Controls Facility Explorer software tools without authorization. This method
applies to all Johnson Controls Facility Explorer software.
• A properly formatted and installed license file (FacExp.license) is required to enable the
operation of FX Workbench, FX Workbench Pro, FX Alarm Portal, and FX Server.
Note: At Release 14.0 and later, a new Johnson.license is required to enable the operation of
the N2 driver.
License Files
License files are required to enable operation of FX Supervisory Controllers, FX Server, and FX
Tools Supervisor Pro. License files are keyed to the host ID. A host ID is unique to each hardware
platform.
• Host IDs that begin with Win- are targeted to computers.
• Host IDs that begin with Qnx- are targeted to FX Supervisory Controller.
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A license file is a text file (FacExp.license) that you can read but not edit. License files contain a
digital signature, and any attempt to edit them renders the files invalid.
Included in each license file is a list of features allowed to operate inside the host device. These
features may include network drivers, database drivers, the maximum number of devices allowed,
the maximum number of points allowed, tool profiles, and other feature options.
Also included in each license file is the version of Niagara software allowed to operate inside the
host device. When upgrading software in a host (computer or FX Supervisory Controller), the
license version must be equal to or greater than the software version.
NiagaraAX is to be discontinued so ensure that you update your software to the latest version. Refer
to Discontinuation of Facility Explorer supervisory hardware models FX30, FX60, and FX70 and Facility
Explorer 6.x software (LIT-12001208) for further information.
Also, if you are emailed the licenses, the Niagara 4 .zip file also contains the Johnson.license for N2.
Part Numbers
The FX80 requires three parts: the base (which comes with SD card), the device license, and the
maintenance license. Refer to the FX80 Supervisory Controller Catalog Page (LIT-1901010) for further
details. Refer to the FX80 Supervisory Controller Control Panel Assembly Catalog Page (LIT-1901017) for
details on ordering a Control Panel with an FX80 Controller.
Table 7: Suggested replacement FX30, FX60, and FX70 ordering information
Discontinued FX Supervisor order code
LP-FX3011E-1
LP-FX3021E-1
LP-FX6011E-1
LP-FX6021E-1
LP-FX7011N-1
LP-FX7021N-1
LP-FX30BDEM-1
LP-FX60BDEM-2
LP-FX6011E-1G None
Refer to Discontinuation of Facility Explorer supervisory hardware models FX30, FX60, and FX70 and
Facility Explorer 6.x software (LIT-12001208) for further information on migrating 6.x licenses to a
corresponding or similar 14.x release.
Suggested replacement FX Supervisor order
code
FXSC8BASE-0 (Wi-Fi embedded - North America
only)
FX-SC8BDWIFI-0 (Wi-Fi disabled)
FX-SC8CL###-0 (Core device license)
FX-SC8DL##-0 (Additional device license)
FX-SC8D###M#-0 (Maintenance license)
FX-SC8BASE-0
FX-SC8CLDEMO-0
Detailed Procedures for Upgrading FX Workbench
6.x and Earlier
Note: If you are using Facility Explorer 5.x or earlier and want to migrate to Facility Explorer
14, you must purchase the upgrade part to move to Facility Explorer 6.x before you move
to Facility Explorer 14.x. To migrate to Facility Explorer 14.x, see Detailed Procedures for
Migrating to FX Supervisory Software 14.x.
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This section describes how to back up your FX Supervisory Controller and prepare it gor upgrading.
It also provides detailed instructions on how to upgrade FX Workbench, re-license the FX
Supervisory Controller, and install new software into the FX Supervisory Controller.
Backing Up Your FX Supervisory Controller Station
1. Expand the Nav tree for the station you want to back up.
2. In the Nav tree, expand Platform.
3. Double-click Station Copier.
4. Select the station that you want to copy from the Stations on panel.
5. Click Copy.
6. Enter a name for the Station name and click Next.
7. Select Copy every file in the station directory and its subdirectories and click Next.
Table 8: Transferring Station Copy Options
Feature Description
Copy files from selected directories
Copy every file in the station directory and its
subdirectories
Copy only the config.bog station database file
Allows you to select individual files to copy
and transfer
Copies all files for transfer (recommended
for backing up a remote station during this
upgrade procedure)
Copies the station database only (for
example, drivers, devices, and points) and no
associated files
8. Click Next. The station is stopped.
9. Verify that the transfer information is correct and click Finish. The station files are transferred
to your computer. When the transfer is complete, the Save station and Transfer files
indicators turn green, and the last entry in the Transferring station window states Transfer
complete
10. Click Close. The remote station is now backed up to your computer.
Preparing Your FX Supervisory Controller for Upgrading
Upgrading FX Supervisory Controllers typically requires additional memory.
Note:
• You must make sure your FX Supervisory Controller has an adequate amount of memory
before you attempt the upgrade. If you attempt to upgrade an FX Supervisory Controller
that does not have enough memory, the upgrade procedure fails and your FX Supervisory
Controller may become unrecoverable.
• Do not attempt to upgrade an FX40 (with standard memory, 128 MB RAM, 31 MB flash) to
version 2.2 or higher. The FX40 does not have enough memory to support this upgrade.
• Do not attempt to upgrade an FX20 to Release 5.0 if the /ffs0 partition is less than 5.0 MB
of file space. To see how much free file space is available, open the Platform\Platform
Administration view and note how much file space is free. If there is less than 5.0 MB
free, we do not recommend that you upgrade to FX20 (1024 KB = 1 MB. 5120 KB = 5 MB).
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Checking for Minimum Memory Requirements
1. Start FX Workbench on your PC.
2. Connect to the FX Supervisory Controller by selecting File > Open Remote Station and
entering the IP address and platform and station login credentials.
3. In the Navigation sidebar, expand Administration, double-click Platform, and verify the file
system (/ffs0) has the minimum memory requirements identified in Table 9. If it does not, see
before continuing with this upgrade.
Table 9: Approximate Memory Requirements for Upgrading
Feature Description
From 1.2 to 2.0 3072 KB (3.0 MB)
From 1.2 to 3.0 Not recommended
From 2.0 or 2.1 to 3.0 10,000 KB (10 MB)
From 2.2 to 3.0 5,000 KB (5 MB)
From 3.0 to 4.1 5,000 KB (5 MB)
From 4.1 to 5.0 5,000 KB (5 MB)
4. If your FX Supervisory Controller does not contain the minimum memory requirements, then
delete unused files to increase the file space. Some files that are likely unused are the Graphic
Templates stored in the sysGraphicsFile, sysGraphicsFileHx, sysPxFile, and sysPxFileHx
folders.
Note: If you delete all the unused files and the minimum required free space is still not
available, the FX Supervisory Controller cannot be upgraded.
Upgrading the FX Workbench Software
About this task:
You use FX Workbench to upgrade the FX Supervisory Controller. Therefore, you must upgrade your
FX Workbench software before you can upgrade your FX Supervisory Controller.
Table 10: Email address for license request
Base Base+E
software.manufacturing@jci.com SW.Authorize@jci.com
1. Email a request for an upgraded license to your FX Workbench. Use Table 10 to determine the
correct email address for your region. In your email, please provide your host ID (Win-####).
Note: If your FX Workbench software is not currently part of a software maintenance
agreement, you need to order a software upgrade. Include your purchase order number
on the same email.
2. Receive the upgraded FX Workbench software license, unzip it, and paste it into the licenses
folder ( FXWorkbench-14.x\security\licenses).
3. Obtain the most recent version of FX Workbench by downloading it from the Pro FX User
Connected Community on http://hvacnavigator.com.
Note: The license file you obtained in Step 2 should be automatically copied from your
previous installation directory and pasted into the licenses folder of your new installation
directory. If not, copy and paste it there.
4. Navigate to the downloaded license folder (Start > Programs > FX Workbench 14.x >
FX Workbench 14.x Pro) and then right-click on the Installer.exe file.
5. Click Run as adminstrator to install the software.
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Relicensing the FX Supervisory Controller
About this task:
If your FX Supervisory Controller is not currently part of a software maintenance agreement, you
must order a software upgrade license.
1. Email a request for an upgraded license. Use Table 10 to determine the correct email address
for your region. Provide your host ID (Qnx-####) and purchase order number (if buying a
software upgrade license).
2. Receive the upgraded FX Supervisory Controller license and paste it into the licenses folder of
your FX Tools Supervisor Pro installation directory (C:\JCI\FXWorkbench-x.x\security
\licenses).
3. Start FX Workbench by clicking Start > Programs > FX Workbench 14.x > FX Workbench 14.x
Pro.
4. Connect to the FX Supervisory Controller by selecting File > Open Remote Station and
entering the IP address and platform and station login credentials.
5. Expose the Nav tree.
6. In the Nav tree, double-click Platform.
7. Double-click License Manager.
8. Click Import.
9. Click Import one or more licenses from files.
10. Click OK.
11. Select the location of the new FX Supervisory Controller license file you received in Step 2.
Note: Select the license with Qnx- in the Host ID number.
12. Click OK.
13. Click Yes on the Licensing Complete dialog box to reboot the system.
Note: The reboot process can take up to 5 minutes depending on network and
computer performance. There is no indicator for the progress of the reboot. If an
attempt to reconnect to the FX Supervisory Controller fails, wait for the system to
complete the reboot and try again.
14. Reconnect to the FX Supervisory Controller after the reboot process has completed.
Installing New Software into the FX Supervisory Controller
1. Start the latest release of FX Workbench by clicking Start > Programs > FX Workbench 14.x >
FX Workbench 14.x Pro.
2. Connect to the FX Supervisory Controller by selecting File > Open Remote Station and
entering IP address and platform and station login credentials.
3. Expand Platform.
4. Double-click Platform Administration and then click Commissioning.
5. Leave the default selections and click Next.
6. Verify that the license revision installed on the FX Supervisory Controller allows you to install
the latest software.
7. Click Install one or more licenses from files if the FX Supervisor requires an upgraded
license. Click Don't change any licenses if the installed license supports the FX Supervisory
Software revision being added.
8. Click Next.
9. Click UI+RUNTIME and click Next.
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10. In the Station list, select Don't transfer a station and click Next.
Figure 1: Commissioning Wizard - Software Installation
Figure 2: Commissioning Wizard - Software Installation
11. Click Upgrade All Out of Date. The system selects the check boxes next to the out-of-date
software. Use the scroll bar to locate and add additional .jar files that were added with the
new release but may not have been on the FX Supervisory Controller that is being upgraded.
In the Avail. Version column, look for .jar files from Johnson Controls. Select the
check box to include a .jar file in the upgrade process. For example, if you select the
jciAutoImport .jar file, then the file is included with the upgrade.
You do not need to add .jar files like jciLX, jciLXDevices, or jciLXMain unless you
have a LonWorks® network.
12. Click Next. The Distribution File Installer lists the software that needs to be installed.
13. Click Next.
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14. Leave the default selections and click Next.
15. Keep the current Platform name and password and click Next.
16. Click Finish. The station stops running. All .jar files are now updated.
Upgrading FX Server
1. If your FX Server is not currently part of a software maintenance agreement, you must
order a software upgrade license. Email a request for an upgraded license. Use Table 10 to
determine the correct email address for your region. Provide your host ID (Win-####) and
purchase order number (if buying a software upgrade license).
2. When you receive the upgraded FX Server license, paste it into the licenses folder of your FX
Server installation directory (C:\JCI\FXServer-x.x\licenses).
3. To obtain the most recent version of FX Server, download it from the Pro FX User Connected
Community on http://hvacnavigator.com.
4. Install the new FX Server software.
Note: The license file you obtained in Step 1 should be automatically copied from your
previous installation directory and pasted into the licenses folder of your new installation
directory. If it is not, copy and paste it there.
5. Copy your station files from the old FX Server installation directory (C:\JCI\FXServer-x.x
\stations\station name) to the new FX Server installation directory.
6. Run the software by clicking Start > Programs > FX Server.
Detailed Procedures for Migrating to FX Supervisory Software 14.x
Migration is similar to upgrading, but signifies a larger change in software. Migration typically
requires more steps and conversions to move forward.
In the Appendix of this document, a high-level migration checklist has been provided to assist with
your decision on migration. See the Migration Checklist.
Prerequisites for Migration
If you are not at FX Supervisory Software 6.x, you must upgrade to FX Supervisory Software 6.x
before you migrate to FX Supervisory Software 14.x.
Before migrating an FX Supervisory controller, you need to have the following:
• a station running FX Supervisory Software 6.x. To upgrade FX Supervisory Software 6.x, see
Detailed Procedures for Upgrading FX Workbench 6.x and Earlier.
• a licensed version of FX Supervisory Software 14.x on your computer
• new FX Supervisory Software 14.x licenses for the controller that you are migrating
FX Supervisory Software 14 Migration Considerations
Many factors should weigh into the decision on whether or not to migrate an FX Supervisory
Controller and FX Server. This section provides guidelines for migration of your application.
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Considering Platform Compatibility
Determine if the desired platform is compatible with FX Release 14.9 and later. Use the following
table as a reference.
The information in the following table does not guarantee that you can migrate the station on that
platform; instead, the table explains which platforms are not able to migrate.
Table 11: Platform Compatibility
Platform
FX Supervisory
Controllers
FX Server
Options for dealing with incompatible platforms include:
• Keep incompatible platform at FX Workbench Release 6.x. These platforms can interact with
platforms at FX Release 14.x with some limitations. The FX Server must be at FX 14.x, if any
other supervisory controller on the network is at FX 14.x. For example, to install or upgrade any
supervisory controller to FX 14.x, you must update the FX Server to 14.x. The FX Server must be
at the highest release, or greater, of any FX80 on the network.
• Replace the platform with a compatible platform.
Compatible with FX Release 14.9
and later
• FX80
Windows 8.1
Windows 10.0
Windows Server 2012
Not Compatible with FX
Release 14.9 and later
FX20, FX30, FX40, FX60, and FX70
Windows® Vista
Windows XP
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
®
Linux
®
Table 12: FX Supervisory Controller Network Compatibility
From To Supported Notes
FX Supervisory
Controller 14
(Station)
FX Supervisory
Controller 4.x to 6.x
(Station)
FX Supervisory
Controller 14
(Station)
FX Workbench 14
FX Supervisory Controller
6.x (Station)
FX Supervisory Controller
14 (Station)
FX Server 6.x No Not blocked
FX Supervisory Controller
6.x (Platform)
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Yes Limited
Yes With exceptions
Connection is available for
Yes
migration process to FX
Supervisory Software Release
14
Table 12: FX Supervisory Controller Network Compatibility
From To Supported Notes
FX Workbench 14
FX Workbench 6.x
FX Workbench 6.x
For more detailed information on compatibility, in FX Workbench 14 Pro from the Help menu, select
Help Contents. Click the Search tab and type compatibility.
FX Supervisory Controller
6.x (Station)
FX Supervisory Controller
14 (Station)
FX Supervisory Controller
14 (Platform)
No Blocked
No Blocked
No Blocked
Considering Driver, Feature, and Application Compatibility
You must also consider driver, feature, and application compatibility. Facility Explorer Release 14
is a significant code base change. For modules that worked at Facility Explorer Release 6.x and
earlier to work at Facility Explorer 14 and later, they must be refactored. All modules developed by
Johnson Controls have been refactored for use in Facility Explorer Release 14 with the exception of
the Wireless TEC module.
Table 13: Johnson Controls Modules
Johnson Controls Module Refactored FX Release 14.x
jciAutoImport.jar Yes
jciBacnetParser.jar Yes
jciBACnetTEC.jar Yes
jciCoreParser.jar Yes
jciDictionary.jar Yes
jciFxDriver.jar Yes
jciFxDriverAppliance.jar Yes
jciFxDriverHx.jar Yes
jciMeters.jar Yes
jcin2.jar Yes
jciN2Parser.jar Yes
jciN2TEC.jar Yes
jciSpaces.jar Yes
jciSupport.jar Yes
jciTools.jar Yes
kitPxHvacSmall.jar Yes
wirelessStat.jar No
Note: The Wireless TEC module is loaded by factory default on all of the FX Supervisory
Controllers. The FX14UpgradeAssessmentTool does alert you that this module has not been
refactored for use for Facility Explorer Release 14. If the Wireless TEC is not being used, you
may choose to ignore this alert. We recommend, however, that you remove this module if it
is not in use. If the TEC module is being used, then the FX Supervisory Controller should not
be migrated to Facility Explorer Release 14. This module is for the older generation Wireless
TEC2000 models, and is not compatible with the FX80.
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