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Using the HL7 Binding Component

HL7 address Element

The HL7 address extensibility element specifies the information for connectivity to the HL7 external system.

Table 3 HL7 address Element Attributes

Name and Description 

Required or Optional 

Applies to Provider or Consumer 

Example 

location: Specifies the host and port used to connect to the HL7 external system.

Required 

Common (both) 

hl7://myhost:4040 

transportProtocolName: Specifies the transport protocol used to transfer the message payload.

Required 

Common (both) 

tcp-ip 

The following example illustrates the use of the HL7 address element defined for a service port.


   <service name="SomeService">
      <port name="port1" binding="tns:someBinding">
          <hl7:address location="hl7://localhost:4040"
                       transportProtocolName="tcp-ip"/>
      </port>
    </service>