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Introducing FIN Framework 5.2: Smarter, Faster, and More Intuitive Building Management

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J2 Innovations has officially launched FIN Framework 5.2, the latest upgrade to its smart building platform. Designed to enhance usability, performance, and integration, FIN 5.2 empowers system integrators, facility managers, and end users alike with a more seamless and intelligent experience. Whether you're new to FIN or ready to upgrade, this release delivers a host of new features that make managing buildings easier, faster, and more insightful.

What’s New in FIN 5.2

Historian App 2.0: Data Visualization Reimagined

The new Historian App introduces a sleek, modern interface with customizable charts, full data visibility, and support for Boolean and numeric data types in a single view. With 24-hour view support, users can analyze trends without zooming or toggling between screens. Two dedicated tools—Viewer for end-users and Builder for integrators—make it easy to tailor the experience to your needs.

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Alarm App 2.0: Smarter Alert Management

FIN’s Alarm App has been redesigned with a refactored backend and frontend for improved speed and reliability. It now includes:

  • Advanced diagnostics and filtering
  • Customizable alarm routing and email templates
  • Mobile-friendly UI with history tracking and coalescing notifications.

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Scheduler App 2.0: Unified Calendar Interface

The new Scheduler App offers a multi-calendar view with month-by-month navigation, quick event creation, and a single-screen interface. It’s intuitive, fast, and designed to keep your scheduling streamlined and stress-free.

Scheduling just got simpler. The new Scheduler App features:

  • A unified calendar view with multi-calendar support
  • Quick event creation and seamless navigation
  • A clear, month-by-month overview—all from a single screen.

It’s the kind of intuitive interface that makes staying organized feel effortless.

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Enhanced Integration & Protocol Support

FIN Framework 5.2 is engineered for future-ready building management, offering robust support for industry-standard protocols and seamless hardware integration. It includes BACnet PR 1.23 support, ensuring readiness for BTL certification and paving the way for future AI integrations. The release also enhances MQTT support, enabling more efficient communication and data exchange. Additionally, FIN 5.2 integrates effortlessly with NEXIO—J2 Innovations’ next-generation embedded controller—bringing powerful capabilities to smart buildings, smart equipment, and IoT solutions.

FIN 5.2 is built for the future:

  • BACnet PR 1.23 support for BTL certification readiness
  • Enhanced MQTT support 
  • Seamless integration with NEXIO, J2’s next-gen embedded controller for smart buildings and IoT. 

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Designed for Every User

FIN Framework 5.2 is thoughtfully crafted to meet the needs of every stakeholder in the smart building ecosystem. Its mobile-optimized interface ensures a consistent and intuitive user experience across applications, making it easy to navigate and control systems on the go. Advanced filtering and diagnostics empower users to troubleshoot and analyze with precision, while flexible configuration tools allow for tailored setups that suit diverse operational requirements. Combined with seamless hardware integration, FIN 5.2 delivers a unified platform that’s as powerful as it is user-friendly.

FIN Framework 5.2 delivers:

  • Mobile-optimized, consistent UI/UX across all apps
  • Advanced filtering and diagnostics
  • Flexible configuration tools
  • Seamless hardware integration.

Whether you're managing a single facility or a portfolio of smart buildings, FIN 5.2 adapts to your workflow and scales with your needs.

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Available Now

FIN 5.2 is now available, also with the NEXIO hardware for a complete software + hardware solution. You can find out more about FIN 5.2 here.

 


 

 

Michael Whalen

Mike has a deep knowledge and experience in building automation, being involved in J2 Innovations from early days a partner. He has played a pivotal role in developing J2 prior to its acquisition by Siemens and is now a Head of FIN 5 R&D.

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Topics from this blog: End User BACnet Integration OEM Systems Integrator FIN Edge2Cloud IoT Alarms Smart Buildings Smart Equipment FIN F200 FIN Framework Technology Dashboard Building Automation System BAS News AI NEXIO FIN App Suite FIN

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