Facility Explorer (FX) - Course Sequence

Johnson Controls Facility Explorer® (FX) Training

The Johnson Controls Facility Explorer (FX) training path is designed to take technicians and engineers from field controller programming through Niagara-based supervisory controller engineering and certification.
FX Field Controller Engineering
Optimizing CCT Strategies for FX
JCI Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program (TCP)
Programming the Supervisory Network Controller (SNC)

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For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.

The full 2026 schedule of classes is available at www.johnsoncontrols.com/institute
Additional course details, certification information, pricing options, and instructor bios are available in the expandable sections below.
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  Circumstances may occur that could prevent you or your employee from attending a course for which you are enrolled. For this reason, we allow you to substitute another employee in their place at no additional fee. If no substitute student is available and you must cancel your enrollment, a refund will be issued by visiting www.jcitraininginstitute.com at least 10 business days
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  Focus on Engineering and Programming
  
  Facility Explorer® (FX) Field Controller Engineering - 4714 and 3714 (Virtual)
  5-DAY | IN-PERSON PRICE: $3,565.00 | VIRTUAL: $2115.00
  
  Optimizing CCT Strategies for Facility Explorer® (FX) - 3028 (Virtual)
  3-DAY | VIRTUAL PRICE: $1945.00
  
  JCI Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program (TCP) - 4720 and 3720 (Virtual)
  5-DAY | IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL PRICE: $3620.00
  
  Programming the Supervisory Network Controller (SNC) - 3821
  4-DAY | VIRTUAL PRICE: 1,965.00
  
  For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.
- Optimizing CCT Strategies for Facility Explorer® (FX) - 3028 (Virtual)
  
  COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  
  In this advanced, three and a half day programming course, participants will learn to customize standard FX BACnet® controller programs. They will explore multiple optimization strategies and their appropriate implementation. This course is designed for experienced building personnel looking to expand their knowledge of HVAC Control Systems and Johnson Controls® BACnet® field controllers.
  
  • Modules
  • Logic and Expression Blocks
  • PID and PRAC+
  • Hybrid Modules
  • State Tables
  • Command Hierarchies
  • Sequence
  
  RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:
  
  Participants should have completed course 4714/3714 - Facility Explorer® (FX) Field Controller Engineering and have experience using the CCT software prior to attending.
  
  3-DAY VIRTUAL CLASS PRICE: $1945.00
  
  SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
  
  CCT 7.0 or later with all packages installed on your computer prior to attending the training
  
  For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.
- JCI Niagara 4 Technical Certification Programming (TCP)
  4720 and 3720 Virtual
  
  COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  This course provides basic instruction on designing, engineering, and programming projects using FX Workbench Pro with Niagara 4. Topics include creating stations, adding various controller protocols and controllers, creating graphics, adding schedules, configuring users, programming via wire sheets, and commissioning an FX Supervisory Controller.
  The course concludes with testing for the Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program (TCP).
  
  • Introduction to Facility Explorer®
  • Station Creation
  • Defining JCI Controllers
  • Equipment and Spaces
  • Tag Dictionaries/Tagging
  • Hierarchies
  • Extensions
  • Programming Via Wire Sheets
  • Users/Permission Graphics
  • Graphics
  • Commissioning an FX Supervisory Controller
  • Sharing Data Between Stations
  • N4 TCP Examination
  
  CERTIFICATION:
  TRIDIUM N4 TCP Level 1 Certification
  
  RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:
  Participants should have knowledge of Johnson Controls® field controllers. Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) is also beneficial
  
  5-DAY | PRICE: $3620
  
  For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.
- Facility Explorer® (FX) Field Controller Engineering -
  4714 and 3714 (Virtual)
  
  COURSE DESCRIPTION:
  Participants will receive an introduction to the Facility Explorer® (FX) field controller system, learning to create programs using standard selection trees within the Controller Configuration Tool (CCT) program. They will also establish connections via Wi-Fi® and transfer files to and from a field controller.
  
  • Overview of the Facility Explorer (FX) Product Line
  • Application Creation
  • Peer-to-Peer Communication
  • Sideloops
  • Interface Devices for Controllers
  • Transferring Files
  • Commissioning Programs
  • PIDs and Adaptive Tuning, Pattern Recognition Adaptive
  Control (PRAC+)
  • State-Based Logic
  • Wireless Communications
  • Logic Block
  
  Facility Explorer® (FX) Field Controller Engineering - 4714 and 3714 (Virtual)
  
  5-DAY CLASS | IN-PERSON PRICE: $3,565.00 VIRTUAL: $2115.00
  
  TECHNICAL INFO:
  Software Requirements: CCT 17.0 or later with all packages installed on your
  computer prior to attending.
  
  For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.
- Programming the Supervisory Network Controller (SNC) - 3821
  
  This introductory course provides foundational knowledge on database creation using the System Configuration Tool (SCT and SCT Pro). Participants will learn about the FX Supervisory Controller (SNC). The Rapid Archive Creator (RAC) is utilized to prepare and build a database framework, and students will learn how to complete the database after RAC implementation. Additionally, students will prepare an SNC for database transfer and use SCT and SCT Pro to transfer Controller Application Files (CAF) to Field Controller Supervisory Network Controller (SNC) hardware.
  
  • Supervisory Network Controller (SNC) hardware overview
  • SCT and SCT Pro overview
  • Archive Database Structure
  • Using Rapid Archive Creator (RAC) for automated
  database building
  • Preparing the SNC to receive an archive
  • Using SCT/SCT Pro to transfer controller
  configuration files into the SNC
  • Archiving databases from SNC and Field Controllers
  
  4-DAYS | PRICE: $1965
  
  SOFTWARE/HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
  
  Participants are responsible for providing the necessary software, hardware, and internet connectivity to fully engage in the training.
  
  Personal Computer with the following software installed and licensed:
  • CCT, SCT, Device Packages, Field Controller
  Packages, and SA Bus Device Packages no older than one version behind the current version.
  Hardware:
  • 2515x-0 or 2515x-0H with 24 VAC power ready for
  operation
  • Network Switch with power
  
  For End Users and Facility Explorer® Authorized Contractors only.
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