Overview
Grid RESTful API Start-up Guide
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Overview
Setting up the Grid as a RESTful API allows Grid users to automate the sending of recorded device data
(gathered from the Grid) to the cloud.
NOTE: For general Grid registration and use instructions, see the
The Grid RESTful API acts as a RESTful server using HTTPS. The API will support authentication, read
operations, and write operations, including:
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Read (HTTP GET)
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data logs recorded on the Grid
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event logs recorded on the Grid
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current data values exposed to the Grid by devices
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Write (HTTP PUT)
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writable values (e.g. setpoints) exposed to the Grid by devices
In a Javascript environment, a Happner client would be the suggested access method.
NOTE: All URLs are given relative to
