Get started with the Gateway Communication Driver

The following steps explain the workflow of getting started with Gateway Communication Driver.

1. Install InTouch.

   • Gateway Communication Driver is included as part of the InTouch installation.

   • You must separately install OPC and OPC UA servers.

2. Install OPC or OPC UA servers and configure them to communicate with your field devices.

3. Configure other protocols as necessary.

4. Create your application in InTouch.

5. Configure Gateway Communication Driver to point to your installed OPC server or OPC UA server or other data sources.

6. Activate Gateway Communication Driver.

   For more information about setting up Gateway Communication Driver, see Setting up the Gateway Communication Driver for the First Time in the Gateway Communications Driver Help.