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7  BECO service module 
 
The BECO (Benzing Embedded COre) CPU unit is used inside terminals and 
control units of Kaba Benzing’s Bedanet and B-Net Series. 
The BECO Service Module provides the functions that are required for setup, 
maintenance, and diagnosis. It is consistently used for all devices where the BECO 
is deployed. 
The Service Module is an independent and from the actual terminal software 
autonomous application that runs on the BECO alternatively to the device software. 
The Service Module is there stored as “service.obf" or as "service.lzo." The file with 
the file extension “Izo“ has a packed file format. The unpacked file format has the 
extension “obf.“ 
The existing Ethernet connection is used as an interface. Communication takes 
place via an arbitrary system (service PC) within the network. However, the service 
PC can also be connected directly with the BECO. An HTTP browser with Java VM 
support must be installed on the service PC. 
An http server and an FTP server runs in service mode. Data for the display of 
statistical information is stored on the BECO as HTML files. Data for the display of 
dynamic information is generated by the service module in Servlets / Active Server 
Pages (ASP) and then sent to the browser as HTML. 
User dialogs for the modification of settings (e.g., date, addresses) are carried out 
in Java applets. 
The BECO service module allows for the following functions 
•  Menu-driven service functions via dialog browser 
• FTP access 
•  Local setting of communication parameters 
 
 
7.1  Start of service module 
 
 
 
 
NOTICE! 
The device must be started in service mode in order to utilize the functions of the 
Service Module. Refer to chapter 
6.3.4. 
The Service Module is not available in the normal application mode. 
Depending on the application active at the moment, the service mode can also be 
started via B-COMM or per FTP with a respective control record. 
For further details please refer to the application’s User Manual.