Communication Channel 

Use

You define the details for processing a message in a communication channel.

From the point of view of the PCK, a communication channel can be used in two directions.

Directions of Communication Channel

Direction	Use
Sender Communication Channel	Defines how an adapter transforms a message so that it can be processed by the PCK during inbound processing into the PCK. A sender channel contains the configuration data for a sender adapter.
Receiver Communication Channel	Defines how an adapter transforms a message so that it can be processed by the receiver during outbound processing out of the PCK. A receiver channel contains the configuration data for a receiver adapter.

You can assign a communication channel to a service. Depending on whether the service is addressed as a sender or receiver of messages, the assigned communication channel has the role of either a sender or a receiver channel.

You also define the identification of a communication party in the communication channel.

The possible identification schemes for identifying a party are specified as Alternative Identifiers in the communication party object.

Integration

In a collaboration agreement (sender or receiver agreement), you define a communication channel for a particular sender/receiver pair.

Depending on the adapter type used, a communication channel contains information about the message transport security (for example, the technical authentication on arrival of a message).

Prerequisites

You have created a new communication channel or have opened an existing one.

Features

The following information is displayed in the Edit Communication Channel editor:

Header Data

The object key is produced when you create an object and it comprises the following:

·        Party

·        Service

·        Name of the communication channel

Work Area

The work area contains the following tab pages:

Tab Pages and Features

Tab Page	Features
Parameters	On this tab page you configure the adapter (see below).
Identifiers	On this tab page you can define which alternative identifiers are to be used to contact the sender and receiver parties (see Communication Party). You select the agency of the sender and receiver party in a dropdown list box.   You can select an abbreviation for the agency. Depending on your selection, the value is entered in the field for the identification scheme.
Module	On this tab page you define the module processor.

Adapter Configuration

The Parameters tab page contains the following:

·        A non-adapter-specific area in which you specify the following information:

¡        Adapter Type

You can select the adapter type from a dropdown list box (see below for a list of available adapter types).

¡        Define the channel as a sender or receiver

To do so, select either the Sender or Receiver radio button.

¡        Transport Protocol

¡        Message Protocol

The values in the dropdown list box for transport protocol and message protocol vary depending on the adapter type you have selected.

·        An adapter-type-specific area in which you configure the different adapters.

This is where you specify the adapter parameters. The input fields displayed vary depending on the adapter type you have selected.

 

For information about the adapters that are provided in the PCK, see: Adapters.