Plan system configuration

Both the Niagara station and Micros Property Management System (PMS) require configuration. Naming conventions need to be considered and simple system documentation designed.

PMS and station configuration

Implementing the Micros driver involves coordinating the PMS with the Niagara station configuration of the Micros driver. Included is any integration with other station control logic. For example, if a Micros proxy point representing a room is set to true {ok} when a Guest Check-in event is received by the driver, you may want to reset the room’s environmental controls to an occupied state.

Best practices

Before you begin, make a list of the configuration you will need, including:

  • You should check for FIAS and PMS. (see Compatibility)
  • Identify which guest rooms are to be monitored by the driver
  • Design a naming convention that clearly describes each guest room within the establishment. (Building, Floor, Level, Room, etc.)
  • Identify what control strategy is required for Guest Check-in, Guest Check-out and Guest data change events
  • Identify if the PMS supports Pre-Arrival (see About Pre-Arrival) and if so what is the requirement (if any) of the room’s environmental control strategy