Installing and Starting the Enlighted Adapter

Scenario: You want to connect Desigo CC to the Enlighted lighting control system.

 

Reference: For background information, see the reference section.

 

Workflow diagram:

 

 

Prerequisites:

  • After installation, the Enlighted_EnergyManager.msi installer package is available in \GMSMainProject\AddSW\Enlighted_EnergyManager 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 Enlighted lighting control system and to Desigo CC. Typically, it is installed on the Desigo CC server station.

  1. Run Enlighted_EnergyManager.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 Siemens Enlighted Adapter 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 Siemens Enlighted Adapter.
  1. Click Properties.
  1. In the Start parameters field, enter: -secure:[thumbprint] (for example,
    -secure:40f0329e31f85466cae9ec1507f7e6318589fd77).
  1. Click Start.