Installing and Starting the OPC UA Client Adapter

Scenario: You want to connect Desigo CC to the OPC UA adapter.

Reference: For background information, see the reference section.

Workflow diagram:

Prerequisites:

After installation, the SorisOpcUaAdapterSetup.msi installer package is available in \GMSMainProject\AddSW\OPC_UA_Client 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 OPC third-party devices and to Desigo CC. Typically, it is installed on the Desigo CC server station.

Run SorisOpcUaAdapterSetup.msi.
Follow the wizard instructions to complete the installation.

2 – Start the Adapter as a Windows Service

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.
Select the Services tab.
Click Open Services.
In the Services window, right-click Siemens.Gms.OpcUaAdapter and select 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.
Select the Services tab.
Click Open Services.
In the Services window, right-click Siemens.Gms.OpcUaAdapter.
Click Properties.
In the Start parameters field, enter: -secure:[thumbprint] (for example,
-secure:40f0329e31f85466cae9ec1507f7e6318589fd77).
Click Start.