Installing and Starting the CEI-ABI Adapter
Scenario: You want to connect Desigo CC to devices that use the CEI-ABI protocol.
Reference: For background information, see the reference section.
Workflow diagram:
Prerequisites:
- The SetupSorisCEIDriver.msi installer package, provided after installation in
[Installation Drive]:\[Installation Folder]\GMSMainProject\AddSW\CEI-ABI_150, is available locally or over the network.
Steps:
1 – Install the Adapter Software
You can install the adapter software service on any networked computer that can connect to the devices that use the CEI-ABI protocol and to Desigo CC. Typically, it is installed on the Desigo CC server station.
- Run SetupSorisCEIDriver.msi.
- Follow the wizard instructions to complete the installation.
2 – Start the Adapter as a Windows Service
NOTICE
The use of HTTPS protocol is strongly recommended to ensure a secure communication over public networks. Failing to use HTTPS increases the vulnerability to cyberattacks when using an open or badly secured network.
Method 1 – Start the Service Using the HTTP Protocol
- Open Windows Task Manager.
- Click the Services tab.
- Click Services.
- In the Services window, right-click SorisCEIDriver and click Start.
Method 2 – Start the Service Using the HTTPS Protocol
- You created the self-signed certificate.
- Using the Microsoft Management Console you obtained the thumbprint needed for starting the adapter service in secure mode using the https protocol.
- Open Windows Task Manager.
- Click the Services tab.
- Click Services.
- In the Services window, right-click the SorisCEIDriver.
- Click Properties.
- In the Start parameters field, enter: -secure:[thumbprint] (for example,
-secure:40f0329e31f85466cae9ec1507f7e6318589fd77).
- Click Start.
For more details about certificates, in SORIS, see Secure Communication.