> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.boomerang3.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.boomerang3.com/boomerang-3-domain-administrator-manual/dashboard/object_view/point-types.md).

# Point types

 points belong to objects. There are few point types which are shown in the table below.

<table><thead><tr><th width="231.66666666666666">Item</th><th width="80">Icon</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Measuring point</td><td></td><td>Collects measurements from a sensor like a temperature sensor in a fridge. The icon changes colour to grey if there are no readings from the MP. The default MP icon may be modified in MP properties, using “Icon” property.</td></tr><tr><td>Transport point</td><td><div><figure><img src="/files/WKB9VjVbnn0Ldd55zs9q" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div></td><td>Collects measurements from a transport sensor.</td></tr><tr><td>Control point</td><td><div><figure><img src="/files/JMJZFKJQ0DkrvNeD7F79" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div></td><td>Requires signing according to schedule.</td></tr><tr><td>Technical point - battery</td><td><div><figure><img src="/files/lypRlQk52P0wFeLMxbdL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div></td><td>Collects measurements from a battery sensor.</td></tr><tr><td>Technical point - RSSI</td><td><div><figure><img src="/files/ql5PU6ToIeaivdFqodct" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div></td><td>Collects measurements from a radio quality sensor.</td></tr></tbody></table>

The icons for measuring points are selectable from a list in MP properties.

<figure><img src="/files/XvBCIzvFiH14OXOEg0PL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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