Naming Conventions for Niagara Points

Why Naming Matters

Consistent point naming makes systems:

• Easier to navigate and troubleshoot
• Self-documenting for future technicians
• Compatible with analytics and reporting tools

Recommended Format

[Building]-[System]-[Equipment]-[Point Type]

Examples

Point Name	Description
HQ-AHU01-SF-SPD	Headquarters, AHU-01, Supply Fan Speed
HQ-AHU01-DAT	Headquarters, AHU-01, Discharge Air Temp
HQ-VAV101-ZNT	Headquarters, VAV-101, Zone Temperature
HQ-CHW-CHWST	Headquarters, Chilled Water, Supply Temp

Abbreviation Standards

System Types

• AHU = Air Handling Unit
• VAV = Variable Air Volume
• CHW = Chilled Water
• HW = Hot Water
• FCU = Fan Coil Unit

Point Types

• SPD = Speed
• CMD = Command
• STS = Status
• ALM = Alarm
• ZNT = Zone Temperature
• DAT = Discharge Air Temperature
• SAT = Supply Air Temperature

Implementation Tips

1. Document your standards in a project-specific guide
2. Use Niagara's batch editor for bulk renaming
3. Create templates with pre-named points
4. Validate names during commissioning