GlossaryΒΆ

auth token
An OAuth2 token used to authenticate with the Curb REST API. The token may be either an access token or refresh token. Tokens should be treated like passwords – keep them safe and secure!
profile
A set of configuration options that collectively defines how to interpret data, and access real time data.
register
A source of power measurement data, such as a circuit breaker.
register groups
A collection of registers, logically grouped for a specific purpose, such as “use”, “mains”, “solar”, or “grid”.
sensor
An energy monitoring device, which in this case is the Curb Hub. A sensor will have one or more registers associated with it.
sensor group
A collection of sensor (Curb) devices, grouped in a logical manner, such as “Main Panel”. A given sensor will usually have at most 18 registers, and multiple sensors may be needed to cover numerous circuit breakers/electric panels in a given location.