Object Naming and Signal Preferences
Object naming and signal preferences determine the naming conventions to use when adding input and output
objects to your system (via the System Selection process or when you manually add inputs and outputs after System
Selection). The names and signals you define in the object naming preferences are used when adding inputs and
outputs during the System Selection process, as well as when adding them manually in the Control View.
An object name consists of a defined Object Name Prefix and a defined Object Name Suffix. The object name is
created by combining them. For example, the Object Name Prefix BLDG added to the Object Name Suffix of SP
results in an object name of BLDG-SP. Similar functionality is available to define an expanded identifier for each
object.
A signal specifies the physical communications connection for a given input or output. This connection allows the
controller to receive input values and send output values.
Use Table 52 to determine the signal to use for point types on your system.