diff --git a/generator/generator.yml b/generator/generator.yml
index e393165d..150e70f1 100644
--- a/generator/generator.yml
+++ b/generator/generator.yml
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ modules:
       - source_indexes: [bsnAPDot3MacAddress]
         lookup: bsnAPName
         drop_source_indexes: true
+    overrides:
+      bsnAPName:
+        type: DisplayString
 
 # APC/Schneider UPS Network Management Cards
 #