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.

  1. Run SetupSorisCEIDriver.msi.
  1. 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

  1. Open Windows Task Manager.
  1. Click the Services tab.
  1. Click Services.
  1. 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.
  1. Open Windows Task Manager.
  1. Click the Services tab.
  1. Click Services.
  1. In the Services window, right-click the SorisCEIDriver.
  1. Click Properties.
  1. In the Start parameters field, enter: -secure:[thumbprint] (for example,
    -secure:40f0329e31f85466cae9ec1507f7e6318589fd77).
  1. Click Start.

 

For more details about certificates, in SORIS, see Secure Communication.