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# Point types

Points belong to objects.

Point icons and behavior depend on point type.

### Measuring point

Collects measurements from a sensor (for example, a temperature sensor).

The icon may appear grey when no readings are received.

{% hint style="info" %}
Measuring point icons are configurable in measuring point properties (administrator).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/jPaC3UvyMoJWg1cC9nx9" alt="Measuring point icon selection list"><figcaption><p>Measuring point icon selection</p></figcaption></figure>

### Transport point ![](/files/s07jFHEgnfMLX4K1JJK3)

Collects measurements from a mission sensor.

### Control point ![](/files/MVdUT2Ky5Mdzv3vn2diK)

Requires signing according to schedule.

### Technical point

Used for infrastructure health and diagnostics.

Common types:

* Battery ![](/files/7XIUezyuLNl5MmQKAp5E)
* RSSI (radio quality) ![](/files/icFyN4nYQTgRlQTv2ViB)


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