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Global Transport Label
Standard Specifications
Joyson Corporation
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Table of Contents
Revision History .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Definitions of Terms.................................................................................................................................... 5
Label Concepts ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Label Size and Materials ........................................................................................................................ 9
Building Block ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Data Elements .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Data Elements Table ............................................................................................................................ 13
Fonts....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Version Control ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Barcode ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Barcode Symbologies ............................................................................................................................ 16
Barcode Quality ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2D Barcode Data Stream ...................................................................................................................... 17
Position and Affixing of the Label ........................................................................................................... 19
Appendix A: Code 128 License Plate ....................................................................................................... 20
Appendix B: 2D Symbology Data Structure Description ....................................................................... 21
Appendix C: 2D Symbology -Data Matrix ECC200 ................................................................................ 25
Tables
Table 1: Terms and Definitions .............................................................................................................. 5
Table 2: Data Elements Table ............................................................................................................. 13
Table 3: Version Control Code Structure ............................................................................................ 15
Table 4: Current Version Control Code ............................................................................................... 15
Table 5: Single Container Label 2D Data Stream ............................................................................... 17
Table 6: Master Label 2D Data Stream .............................................................................................. 18
Table 7: Mixed Load Label 2D Data Stream ....................................................................................... 18
Table 8: 06 macro Function ................................................................................................................ 22
Table 9: Hexadecimal and Decimal Values - Subset of ASCII/ISO 646 ............................................. 23
Table 10: Table of Data Matrix ECC200 Symbol Attributes ................................................................ 27
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Figures
Figure 1: Label Size .............................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 2: Single Container Label Building Block Concept .................................................................. 11
Figure 3: Single Container Label Example ......................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: Master Label / Mixed Load Label Building Block Concept .................................................. 12
Figure 5: Master Label Example ......................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6: Mixed Load Label Example ................................................................................................. 13
Figure 7: Version Control Code .......................................................................................................... 15
Figure 8: Label Placement; Single Part Number ................................................................................ 19
Figure 9: Label Placement; Multiple Part Numbers ............................................................................ 19
Figure 10: Code 128 Barcode Structure for License Plate ................................................................. 20
Figure 11: Structure of message format ............................................................................................. 21
Figure 12: Message Envelope Showing Formatted Data with Header and Trailer Characters ......... 24
Figure 13: Data Matrix Structure ......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 14: Data Matrix ECC200 can have multiple data regions ....................................................... 26
Revision History
Version Date Description Author
001 01-SEP-2014 New Release Logistics
002 01-OCT-2014 Add Mixed Load Label, Version Control Code Logistics
003 17-DEC-2014 Adapted to new supplier coding Logistics
004 01-JUN-2015 Add notes to; Appendix B Logistics
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Introduction
This standard describes the requirements for Joyson Global Transport Label (hereinafter
referred to as “GTL”) templates used on unit loads. The GTL substitutes the standard
labels used up to now at Joyson Globally. This standard does not supersede or replace
any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labeling requirements. This standard is to
be applied in addition to any other mandated labeling requirements.
The following have been identified as the Label types in use:
Single Container Label
Master Label
Mixed Load Label
It is the responsibility of the supplier to provide bar code marked labels that meet the
specifications outlined in this standard. Non-compliance with these requirements will be
recorded and an Incident Report will be generated by Joyson.
In this document, the word “shall” indicates a requirement and the word “should”
indicates a recommendation.
All figures in this document are for illustrative purposes only, and may not be to scale or
bar code print quality standards.
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Definitions of Terms
Table 1: Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
1D Symbol 1D one-dimensional or linear symbol, such as Code 128. An array (linear
sequence) of variable width rectangular bars and/or spaces, arranged in a
predetermined pattern, following specific rules, to represent elements of data;
these bar and space patterns are referred to as characters. A bar code symbol
typically contains a leading quiet zone, a start character (data identifier), data
character(s) including a check character (if any), a stop character and a trailing
quiet zone.
2D Symbol 2D two-dimensional symbol. A machine-readable symbol that must be
examined both vertically and horizontally to read the entire message. A 2D
symbol may be one of two types of machine-readable symbols: a Matrix
Symbol or a Stacked Symbol. 2D symbols differ from linear bar codes in that
they have the capability for high data content, small size, data efficiency, and
error correction.
Alphanumeric A character set that contains alphabetic characters (letters), numeric digits
(numbers), and usually other characters such as punctuation marks.
ASN Number Number assigned by the supplier to correspond with the ASN number sent to
the customer for the shipment.
Bar Code
Symbol
The combination of symbol characters and features required by a particular
symbology, including quiet zones, start and stop characters, data characters,
check characters and other auxiliary patterns, which together form a complete
scan able entity.
Character
(CH)
The smallest group of elements that represents one number, letter, punctuation
mark or other information.
Code 128 For the purposes of this standard, Code 128 shall mean the symbology as
described in ISO/IEC15417
Container A receptacle or flexible covering for shipping goods. Example is a box, bag,
package or pallet. (See also Transport Unit and Pack, Package or Load.)
Customer In a transaction, the party that receives, buys, or consumes an item or service.
I.e. JSS LLC, JSS Aschaffenburg, JSS Japan KK.
Customer
Part Number
The part number as defined by the customer.
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Data Element The smallest named item of information that can convey data, analogous to a
field in a data record or a word in a sentence.
Data Element
Separator
The special character used to separate data elements in a data format.
Data Identifier
(DI)
A specified character (or string of characters) that defines the general category
or intended use of the data that follows. Data Identifiers are defined by ANSI
MH10.8.2 / ISO 15418. The DI is not part of the data.
Data Matrix Data Matrix is a high density two-dimensional matrix style symbology that can
encode up to 3116 characters using the entire ASCII256 character set. The
symbol is built on a square grid arranged with a finder pattern around the
perimeter of the bar code symbol.
ECC (Error
Correcting
Code)
A technique used at the byte level to detect and correct data transmission
errors. Supplemental bits introduced or source encoded into a data stream to
allow automatic correction of erroneous bits and/or derivation of missing bits, in
accordance with a specific computational algorithm. See also “Error Correction
Level.”
Element A single bar or space in a linear or stacked symbol or a single cell (module) in a
matrix symbol (not the same as Data Element).
Element
Width
The thickness of an element measured from the leading edge of an element to
the trailing edge of the same element (see X dimension.)
Goods A term that refers to raw material and/or produced parts
Human
Readable
Interpretation
The human readable letters, digits or other characters representing the data
encoded in/and printed along with the linear bar code or 2D symbol.
ID Abbreviation for Identification
Item A single part or material purchased, manufactured and/or distributed.
Label A piece of paper, plastic, card stock or metal that is marked (by printing or some
other means) and attached to an object to convey information. For purposes of
this document, attachment of a label is to be on the exterior of a container.
Linear
Symbol
A one-dimensional bar code Symbol, such as Code 128 An array (linear
sequence) of variable width rectangular bars and/or spaces, arranged in a
predetermined pattern, following specific rules, to represent elements of data;
these bar and space patterns are referred to as characters. A bar code symbol
typically contains a leading quiet zone, a start character, data character(s)
including a check character (if any), a stop character and a trailing quiet zone
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License Plate
Number
The License Plate is the key to unique identification of the transport unit which
enables systems to track and trace individual transport units. The “license plate”
provides access to information stored in computer files and may be transmitted
by EDI. The identifier may be used by all related parties to retrieve information
about the transport unit itself or about the status of the physical movement of
the transport unit along the supply chain.
Lot A quantity of homogeneous material either manufactured or received.
Manufacturer Actual producer or fabricator of an item; not necessarily the supplier in a
transaction.
Master Load A multiple pack or unit load of common items (sharing a single part number),
such as a pallet.
Message A continuous stream of data elements, including formatting characters and
delimiters, to be encoded in a (two-dimensional) symbol or set of symbols.
Message
Envelope
A pair of elements consisting of a Message Header and a Message Trailer that
delimits the start and end of a data stream in a given message.
Message
Header
A character or group of characters that defines the start of a Message
Envelope.
Message
Trailer
A group of character used to identify the end of a Message Envelope.
Mixed Load A multiple pack or unit load of mixed items (different part numbers), such as a
mixed-container pallet of totes or trays, each with Associate labels.
Pack,
Package or
Load
A transport package (container) that provides protection and containment of
items plus ease of handling by manual or mechanical means, for example:
bags, cartons, pallets, bins and racks.
Pallet A platform to hold unit loads, permitting stacking of materials and transport
packages, and the movement of the materials as a single load. A pallet may be
either expendable (e.g. wood) or returnable (e.g. plastic).
Part An identifiable item that has a unique name and/or number assigned to it.
Part Number A unique code that identifies a part, assembly, component or kit.
Quantity On a label, the marking that indicates the number of parts or items or the
amount in any other unit of measure that is contained within the package.
Quiet Zone Areas free from interfering markings surrounding a bar code symbol and, in
particular, preceding the start character and following the stop character. Also
referred to as “light margin” or “clear area”.
Reader A device consisting of a scanner and a decoder.
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Scanner An electronic device to collect and convert reflected light from the elements
(e.g., bars and spaces in linear symbols) of a symbol into electrical signals for
processing by the decoder.
Serial
Number
A string of numeric or alphanumeric characters in the issuer’s information
system used for uniquely identifying an individual item or entity for its life.
Shall/Should In this document, the word “shall” indicates a requirement and the word
“should” indicates a recommendation.
Ship From On a transport label, the location where the carrier will return the shipment if the
container is undeliverable.
Ship To On a transport label, the location where a carrier will deliver the shipment.
Structure The order of data elements in a message.
Supplier In a transaction, the party that produces provides or furnishes an item or
service.
Symbol A graphic array of light and dark elements that forms a complete scan able
entity.
Symbology A standard means of representing data in bar code form. Each symbology
specification sets out its particular rules of composition or symbol architecture.
Syntax The way in which data are combined to form messages. Syntax also includes
rules governing the use of appropriate identifiers, delimiters, separator
character(s) and other non-data characters within the message. Syntax is the
equivalent of grammar in spoken language.
Tag A label that is hung from an object, usually with a wire placed through a
reinforced eyelet in the label/ tag
Transport
Unit
One or more transport packages or other items held together by means such as
strapping, interlocking, glue, shrink wrap, or net wrap, making them suitable for
transport, stacking, and storage as a unit.
Unit Load One or more transport containers or other items held together by means such
as strapping, interlocking, glue, shrink wrap or net wrap, making them suitable
for transport, stacking and storage as a unit.
X Dimension The intended width of the narrowest elements (for bar codes or
two-dimensional symbols) required by the application, symbology specification,
or both.
Y Dimension The intended height of the elements dictated by the application, symbology
specification, or both.
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Label Concepts
This section defines a standardized label concept for the Joyson GTL.
Label Size and Materials
The Joyson GTL is designed around ISO A6 label; 148 mm x 105 mm (5.82 inches x 4.13
inches) and the AIAG B-10; 152.4 mm x 101.6 mm (6 inches x 4 inches) or B-10 Long;
165.1 mm x 101.6 mm (6.5 inches x 4 inches) and also A5 label; 210 mm x 148 mm (8.3
inches x 5.8 inches). As some of packages are smaller than above recommended
dimensions, we have defined smaller size, which is 105 mm x 59.4 mm (4.1 inches x 2.3
inches) for suppliers of those types of material. Any other size may be defined or accepted
by receiving locations through label certification process.
Figure 1: Label Size
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
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The label shall be white with black printing. Unless special written specifications are
authorized for printing of color labels, color should not be used as it may affect the
scan-ability of the barcode symbol. It is also recommended that no red or green shades be
used due to the occurrences of people with red/green color blindness.
The recommended paper for label printing is 0.08 mm -0.11 mm (thickness), 17 -24 lb or
64 – 90 g/m2 (weight).
In case of using Thermal Printer for Label printing, read instructions of Printer and Paper
carefully. General Instructions indicated below.
Avoid storage of Thermal papers at temperatures of 50°C (122°F) or more for a long
period. Long exposure to such an environment may lead to discoloration of the
thermal paper. In addition, avoid long-term exposure to direct rays of sun and strong
fluorescent light sources.
Do not place thermal papers near heating equipment.
Avoid contact with materials composed of or containing solvent (volatile organic of
alcohol, ketone or ester) or plasticizer, which may lead to discoloration or deterioration
of colors.
Do not press the thermal paper surface with a hard object or scratch it, for this may
lead to production of colors.
Building Block
The following illustrations and matrix describe the distribution of data within the label
templates:
● The label is divided into horizontal blocks or sub-blocks.
● Each block or sub-block may be left blank or may contain text / bar code data.
● Data content shall not exceed the stated block/sub-block limits.
● Building blocks shall be stacked vertically.
● A horizontal line shall separate building blocks.
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Figure 2: Single Container Label Building Block Concept
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
Figure 3: Single Container Label Example
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
E1 SUPPLIER AREA
C2
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #4
C1
CUSTOMER REFERENCE #3
D2
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #5
D1
LICENSE PLATE
A3
2D SYMBOL
B1
CUSTOMER PART NUMBER
B2
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #2
A2
SHIP TO
A5 CUSTOMER ROUTING INFORMATION
A1
SHIP FROM
A4 CUSTOMER REFERENCE #1
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Figure 4: Master Label / Mixed Load Label Building Block Concept
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
Figure 5: Master Label Example
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
D1
LICENSE PLATE
D2
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #5
TITLEE1 SUPPLIER AREA
B1
CUSTOMER PART NUMBER
B2
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #1
C1
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #2
C2
CUSTOMER REFERENCE #3
C3
CUSTOMER
REFERENCE #4
A1
SHIP FROM
A2
SHIP TOA3
2D SYMBOLA4 CUSTOMER ROUTING INFORMATION
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Figure 6: Mixed Load Label Example
Note: Illustration is NOT actual size
Data Elements
This section defines Data Elements for the Joyson GTL.
Data Elements Table
Table 2: Data Elements Table
No Data Title Definition Data
Identifier
Len
gth
Format Barc
ode
Single(S)
/Master(MA)
/Mix(MI)
1 FROM: Ship From: Company Name, Address,
Contact Email, MADE IN XXXX etc.
A/N S/MA/MI
2 TO: Ship To: Company Name, Address,
Contact Phone etc.
A/N S/MA/MI
3 PLANT
/DOCK:
Ship To location Code (If required) 21L 4 N 2D S/MA/MI
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4 PART#(P): JOYSON Item Number P 15 A/N 2D S/MA
5 PART
DESC:
Description of item A/N S/MA
6 DATE: Key Date for identification such as
Manufacturing, Shipping, Engineering
Change etc…
Sometimes accompanying Time
information
YYYY-MM-
DD 00:00
or
DD MMM
YYYY
S
7 LICENSE
PLATE
(1J/6J/5J):
License Plate (Serial Number) used for
uniquely identifying an individual transport
unit not to be repeated within 5 years.
1J/6J/5J 16 A/N 1D/
2D
S/MA/MI
8 QTY(Q) : Quantity of the smallest package unit Q 10
+3
N 2D S/MA
9 LOT#(1T) : Supplier assigned Identification Number
for traceability
1T 16 A/N 2D S
10 PO#(K) : Purchase Order Number K 10 A/N 2D S/MA
11 VENDOR
(V) :
Vendor Code assigned by customer V 7 A/N 2D S/MA/MI
12 2D
SYMBOL
Data Matrix
Machine-readable combination of
Version#, License Plate#, Quantity,
Packs, Part#, Lot#, PO#, Vendor#,
Dock/Gate#
Container-DataStream:
[)><RS>06<GS>ZA001<GS>1J1234567
XA2B4C6D8<GS>Q123456.123<GS>PA
2B4C6D8E0F2G4H<GS>V1234567<GS
>1TA2B4C6D8E0F2G4H6I8J0K2L4M<G
S>KA2B4C6<GS>NA2B4C6D8E0<GS>2
1L700<RS><EOT>
S/MA/MI
13 # PACKS
(7Q) :
Number of Individual Packs 7Q…PK 3 N 2D MA/MI
14 WEIGHT : Gross Weight of Container 4 +2 N MA/MI
15 ASN (N) : A unique identifier for the advanced
shipping notice
N 10 A/N 2D S/MA/MI
16 VER (Z) : Version Control Code Z 4~8 A/N 2D S/MA/MI
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Fonts
Data titles on the GTL shall be bold UPPER CASE for readability. Font Size shall be as
large as practical for information printed. Font should support slash zero and shall be
sans serif (without tails, e.g. Arial, Helvetia or equivalent). Color fonts and Italics shall
not be used. Font size selection shall accommodate the data to be printed. The same
font size may vary between printers due to several factors, including printer resolution.
Version Control
The version of Label template is controlled by identification code indicated below;
Figure 7: Version Control Code
Table 3: Version Control Code Structure
Table 4: Current Version Control Code
1. Label Type 2. Revision Code 3. Future Use
A : Single Container Label 3 digits 0~4 digits
B : Master Label Specified by Plant
C : Mixed Load Label
D : Reserved
E : Reserved
Current VER
A : Single Container Label A001
B : Master Label B001
C : Mixed Load Label C001
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Barcode
This section defines the requirements for barcode used on Joyson GTL.
Barcode Symbologies
The linear symbology used in this standard shall be Code 128, allowing for a quiet zone
at each end of the symbol, of at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches).
Note for specification on building Data matrix symbols see Appendix B.
The four characters %, /, $, +, shall not be used.
The minimum height of the symbol shall be 5.0 mm (0.19 inch).
Part numbers with leading zeros and spaces shall not be omitted.
“X” Dimension. The dimension of the narrowest element (X dimension) range shall
be from 0.33 to 0.43 mm (0.013 to 0.017 inch) as determined by the printing device.
Symbols with narrow elements at the lower end of this range may require special
care to meet the print quality requirements.
Each linear bar code shall have the appropriate data identifier included within the bar
code data but not in the human readable. Example if the License Plate is
“1234567XA2B4C6D8”, the bar code would read “1J1234567XA2B4C6D8” when
scanned but will show only “1234567XA2B4C6D8” as the human readable above
the bar code.
Barcode Quality
ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO/IEC 15416 Bar Code print quality test specification for Barcode
Symbols shall be used to determine the print quality. The minimum symbol grade should
be 1.5/10/660, where:
Minimum Print Quality grade = 1.5 (C) at the customer’s point of scan
Recommended Print Quality grade ≧ 2.5 (B) at the point of printing the symbol
Measurement Aperture = 0.254 mm (0.010 inch)
Light Source Wavelength = 660 nanometers (nm) ± 10 nm.
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It is important that the bar code symbol be decodable throughout the system of use. The
symbol quality and measurement parameters should ensure scan-ability over a broad
range of scanning environments. Print quality at the point of production should be higher
(Print Quality Grade > B) than the requirements at the point of use. Unattended scanning
may require a higher print quality grade than that identified above.
Consequently, those implementing this standard for unattended applications should
discuss print quality requirements with the labeler. To reduce errors associated with the
mislabeling of containers, on-demand printing should be placed as close as possible to
the point of application. Studies have shown that batch, central printing and pre-printed
labels have higher error rates associated with mislabeling (wrong label on the container).
Direct thermal and thermal transfer printer devices produce the most consistent results
for symbol print quality and text uniformity. The suppliers should have an in-house
verification process for ongoing quality control of all labels.
2D Barcode Data Stream
Table 5: Single Container Label 2D Data Stream
DI Data Description Char. Comments
[)>RS Message Header
06GS Format Header
Z A001GS Version Control Code 4~8
1J 1234567XA2B4C6D8GS License Plate Number 16
Q 1234567890.123GS Quantity 10+3 Under decimal is only when necessary
P A2B4C6D8E0F2G4HGS Part Number 15
V 1234567GS Vendor Code 7
1T A2B4C6D8E0F1G3H5I7J9K2L4M6N7O0GS Lot Number 30
K A2B4C6D8E0 PO Number 10
RS Format Trailer
EOT Message Trailer
Optional Data
21L A2B4 Plant Dock 4 Specified by receiving Plant
N A2B4C6D8E0 ASN Number 10 Specified by receiving Plant
Single Container Label (1J)
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Table 6: Master Label 2D Data Stream
Table 7: Mixed Load Label 2D Data Stream
DI Data Description Char. Comments
[)>RS Message Header
06GS Format Header
Z B001GS Version Control Code 4~8
6J 1234567XA2B4C6D8GS License Plate Number 16
Q 1234567890.123GS Quantity 10+3 Under decimal is only when necessary
P A2B4C6D8E0F2G4HGS Part Number 15
V 1234567GS Vendor Code 7
N A2B4C6D8E0GS ASN Number 10
7Q 123PK Number of Packs 3
RS Format Trailer
EOT Message Trailer
Optional Data
21L A2B4 Plant Dock 4 Specified by receiving Plant
K A2B4C6D8E0 PO Number 10 Required if container label doesn't have PO#
Master Label (6J)
DI Data Description Char. Comments
[)>RS Message Header
06GS Format Header
Z C001GS Version Control Code 4~8
5J 1234567XA2B4C6D8GS License Plate Number 16
V 1234567GS Vendor Code 7
N A2B4C6D8E0GS ASN Number 10
7Q 123PK Number of Packs 3
RS Format Trailer
EOT Message Trailer
Optional Data
21L A2B4 Plant Dock 4 Specified by receiving Plant
Mixed Label (5J)
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Position and Affixing of the Label
This section defines the requirements for Label placement.
The labels should be attached on adjacent sides in accordance to the following
illustrations. The bottom edge of the label should be parallel to the base of the
package/container.
Figure 8: Label Placement; Single Part Number
Figure 9: Label Placement; Multiple Part Numbers
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Appendix A: Code 128 License Plate
The License Plate is the key to unique identification of the transport unit which enables systems to track and
trace individual transport units. The “license plate” provides access to information stored in computer files
and may be transmitted by EDI. The identifier may be used by all related parties to retrieve information about
the transport unit itself or about the status of the physical movement of the transport unit along the supply
chain.
Structure of the License Plate:
Data Identifier (DI): The DI shall be one of the following:
1J – Single Container
6J – Master Load of like part numbers
5J – Mixed Load of different part numbers
Supplier code: A string of numeric characters, specified by the Customer. 7 Digits fixed
Serial Number: A string of numeric or alphanumeric characters, generated by and maintained
within the issuer’s information system, used for uniquely identifying an individual transport unit.
This character string shall not be repeated at least five years. 9 Digits fixed
Supplemental numbering scheme can be defined and applied to License Plate number as long
as it doesn’t break above mentioned basic rules. For example, if you want to distinguish
sub-suppliers in the LPN, it is possible to assign part of the Serial Number for it. If you use 1 digit
out of 9 digits for any identification, the rest 8 digits can be used for transport unit identification.
Figure 10: Code 128 Barcode Structure for License Plate
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Appendix B: 2D Symbology Data Structure Description
MESSAGE FORMAT
This section defines how data shall be formatted within the 2D symbol.
The data within a 2D symbol is called a data stream. A two-level structure called enveloping is used to format
the data within the data stream.
The outermost layer of the message is a Message Envelope that defines the beginning and end of the
message. The Message Envelope contains one or more Format Envelopes that contain the formatted data.
The Message Envelope consists of:
A Message Header
A Message Trailer
The Format Envelope within the Message Envelope consists of:
A Format Header
Formatted Data
A Format Trailer
Complete enveloping structure:
A Message Header
A Format Header
Formatted Data
A Format Trailer
A Message Trailer
Figure 11: Structure of message format
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06 Macro (~6) 0 Header and Trailer Macro Code Word.
2D symbology macros provide a means of abbreviating the header and trailer into one character. This feature
was created to reduce the number of symbol characters needed to encode data in a symbol using certain
structured formats, such as the header/trailer used by the automotive industry. The Macro 06 character applies
only when used in the first character position. The header will be transmitted as a prefix to the data stream and
the trailer will be transmitted as a suffix to the data stream.
Table 8: 06 macro Function
The Format Envelope defines the start and end of data in a given Format and provides the following functions:
Identifies the Data Format used within the Envelope.
Defines the character(s) used to separate the Segments, Data Elements (Fields), and Sub-elements
(Sub-fields) within the Data format.
Indicates any applicable date, release or control information.
Format Header “06” – Data Using Data Identifiers
When using format header “06”, each Data Element in the format shall be preceded by the appropriate Data
Identifier (DI) code and followed by the Data Element Separator character G
S.
When the Data Element is the last field in the Data Format, the Data Element Separator does not follow and
the Data Element is immediately followed by the Format Trailer character R
S.
The Format Header for data using Data Identifiers shall be represented as:
06 G
S or 06GS
where:
GS or GS is the Data Element Separator to be used between data Fields
As defined by ISO/IEC 15434, any kind of Data is structured by a defined data identifier when using format
header “06”. Therefore scanner shall always look at data identifier for judging data element, not at data array.
[)> RS 06 G
SR
SEOT237 06 Macro (~6)
Header Trailer
InterpretationNameMacro Codeword
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Format Envelope
The Format Envelope defines the start and end of the data contained within the data stream and provides the
following functions:
Indicates that the message contained within the symbol is formatted using Data Identifiers (DI) in
compliance with the rules of this Standard.
Indicates the character that has been defined to separate Formats within the Message.
Provides a unique character to indicate the end of the Message.
The structure within a data stream is as follows:
A Message, containing one or more Formats
A Format, containing one or more Segments
A Segment, containing one or more Data Elements
A Data Element (field), potentially containing one or more Sub elements (Sub fields).
The Message Header shall consists of two parts,
The three-character Compliance Indicator
The Format Trailer Character
The complete Message Header shall be: [)>R
S or [)>RS
Table 9: Hexadecimal and Decimal Values - Subset of ASCII/ISO 646
Compliance Indicator
The Compliance Indicator shall be the first three characters in the Message Header. The Compliance Indicator
shall be [)> (left bracket, right parenthesis, greater than).
91 5B
41 29
62 3ER
S or RS 30 1EG
S or GS 29 1DEOT or EOT 04 04
>
ASCII/ISO 646
CharacterDECIMAL HEX
[
)
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Format Trailer Character
The Format Trailer Character shall be the fourth character in the Message Header. The Format Trailer
Character shall be the non-printable ASCII character represented as “R
S” or “RS”. The Format Trailer Character
is used to indicate the end of a Format Envelope.
Message Trailer
The Message Trailer identifies the end of the message within the data stream. The Message Trailer shall be
the non-printable ASCII End Of Transaction character, " EOT" or “EOT”. The Message Trailer character shall be
used once, at the end of the message.
The Format Trailer identifies the end of a Format Envelope. The Format Trailer shall be the Format Trailer
Character, the non-printable ASCII character “RS”.
Figure 12: Message Envelope Showing Formatted Data with Header and Trailer Characters
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Appendix C: 2D Symbology -Data Matrix ECC200
Several factors must be considered when using two-dimensional symbologies. These considerations
include:
Data requirements
Printer capabilities
Scanner capabilities
BIG RULE: Make 1D/2D symbols as large as practical not as small as possible. Why? As symbol size
decreases, scanning and printing issues increase exponentially.
Data Matrix ECC200
Data Matrix is a two-dimensional matrix symbology consisting of block and white square modules arranged
in either a square or a rectangular pattern.
Figure 13: Data Matrix Structure
2.1 2.2 3.6 3.7 3.8 4.3 4.4 4.5
2.3 2.4 2.5 5.1 5.2 4.6 4.7 4.8
2.6 2.7 2.8 5.3 5.4 5.5 1.1 1.2
1.5 6.1 6.2 5.6 5.7 5.8 1.3 1.4
1.8 6.3 6.4 6.5 8.1 8.2 1.6 1.7
7.2 6.6 6.7 6.8 8.3 8.4 8.5 7.1
7.4 7.5 3.1 3.2 8.6 8.7 8.8 7.3
7.7 7.8 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 7.6
Finder pattern is two solid lines forming
an L shape.
Outermost altemating dark/light cell/elements
defines the rows and columns
White element/cell indicates ECC200
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Figure 14: Data Matrix ECC200 can have multiple data regions
Format of Data Matrix
The number of rows and columns is determined by the amount of data encoded. See Table 10.
X-dimension ranges of 0.19 to 0.38 mm (0.007 to 0.015 inches / 7 to 15 mils). 0.254 mm (0.010 inches / 10
mils) is recommended
Quiet Zone
The minimum quiet zone for Data Matrix shall be two times the element/cell X dimension.
Error Correction Level
Data Matrix: ECC200 signifies the use of a Reed-Solomon algorithm for error correction and has become the
standard used within the automotive and in many other industries.
Print Quality
Please refer to page 16: Barcode > Barcode Quality
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Table 10: Table of Data Matrix ECC200 Symbol Attributes
To estimate the size of a Data Matrix symbol use the following procedure:
a) Count the number of data characters to be encoded __________
b) Go to Table 10 to find the alphanumeric number equal to or next greater than the character count
c) Rows = __________
d) Columns = __________
e) Cell/element size = __________
f) Multiply # of Rows c) by Cell/element size = __________ width
g) Multiply # of Columns d) by Cell/element size = __________ height
h) Quiet Zone = 4 x Cell/element size = __________
i) Add Quiet Zone h) to width f) = __________ estimated total width
j) Add Quiet Zone h) to height g) = __________ estimated total height
RowsColum
nsSize
# of
regionData Error Number
Alphanu
meric
10 10 8X8 1 8X8 3 5 6 3 62.5%
12 12 10X10 1 10X10 5 7 10 6 58.3%
14 14 12X12 1 12X12 8 10 16 10 55.6%
16 16 14X14 1 14X14 12 12 24 16 50.0%
18 18 16X16 1 16X16 18 14 36 25 43.8%
20 20 18X18 1 18X18 22 18 44 31 45.0%
22 22 20X20 1 20X20 30 20 60 43 40.0%
24 24 22X22 1 22X22 36 24 72 52 40.0%
26 26 24X24 1 24X24 44 28 88 64 38.9%
32 32 14X14 4 28X28 62 36 124 91 36.7%
36 36 16X16 4 32X32 86 42 172 127 32.8%
40 40 18X18 4 36X36 114 48 228 169 29.6%
44 44 20X20 4 40X40 144 56 288 214 28.0%
48 48 22X22 4 44X44 174 68 348 259 28.1%
52 52 24X24 4 48X48 204 84 408 304 29.2%
64 64 14X14 16 56X56 280 112 560 418 28.6%
72 72 16X16 16 64X64 368 144 736 550 28.1%
80 80 18X18 16 72X72 456 192 912 682 29.6%
88 88 20X20 16 80X80 576 224 1152 862 28.0%
96 96 22X22 16 88X88 696 272 1392 1042 28.1%
104 104 24X24 16 96X96 816 336 1632 1222 29.2%
120 120 18X18 36 108X108 1050 408 2100 1573 28.0%
132 132 20X20 36 120X120 1304 496 2608 1954 27.6%
144 144 22X22 36 132X132 1558 620 3116 2335 28.5%
% of
codewords
used for Error
Correction
Mapping
Matrix
Size
Data RegionSymbol Size Data capacityTotal
codewords