Start the OPC DA Server

The Desigo CC OPC DA server starts when at least one third-party OPC client connects for the first time. Or you manually launch its executable file (Siemens.Gms.OPCServer.exe).

The Desigo CC OPC DA server name exposed to any third-party OPC clients is Siemens.OPC.Server.DA.1.

  1. You retrieved the latest OPC DA server project data. See Retrieving the OPC DA Server Configuration Data.
  1. Start a third-party OPC client.
  2. Connect to the Desigo CC OPC DA server.
    NOTE: The way a third-party OPC client can connect to the Desigo CC OPC DA server depends on the OPC client (for example, by selecting the Desigo CC OPC DA server, and clicking a specific icon or button).
  1. If the connection is successful, the Desigo CC OPC DA server starts and its status becomes Running.

 

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To troubleshoot the Desigo CC OPC DA server, see Troubleshooting OPC Server DA Status.