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.

  • Once the configuration is in place, you can start the OZW adapter as a service and let it run in the background. Note that connection faults are reported in Desigo CC Event List.
  1. If still open, close the OZW adapter console window.
  1. From the adapter installation folder, run one of the following batch files:
  • Install_AdapterAsService_HTTP, to run the HTTP service on port 8080
  • Install_AdapterAsService_HTTPS, to run the HTTPS service on port 443
    NOTE: HTTP or HTTPS refers to the protocol applied between Desigo CC and the OZW adapter.
  • The adapter service starts with the new configuration.
  1. In Windows Services, do the following:
    a. Right-click the Siemens OZW Adapter service, and select Properties.
    b. In the Log On tab, select This account, and then enter (or select via the Browse option) an administrator-level user account that can access to the adapter installation folder.

NOTE: You can run Uninstall_AdapterAsService.bat to remove the service. You can also run the adapter in console mode with the following batch files:
- StartAdapter_HTTP.bat
- StartAdapter_HTTPS.bat

 

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