Takata Global Transport Label Standard Specifications · The combination of symbol characters and features required by a particular symbology, including quiet zones, start and stop

1 Takata Global Transport Label Standard Specifications

October 2014 ver.002

Global Transport Label

Standard Specifications

Takata Corporation



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



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



Introduction

This standard describes the requirements for Takata Global Transport Label (hereinafter

referred to as “GTL”) templates used on unit loads. The GTL substitutes the standard

labels used up to now at Takata 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 Takata.

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.



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. TK HOLDINGS., TAKATA AG, Takata Corporation

Customer

Part Number

The part number as defined by the customer.



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



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.



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.



Label Concepts

This section defines a standardized label concept for the Takata GTL.

Label Size and Materials

The Takata 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



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.



Figure 2: Single Container Label Building Block Concept


Figure 3: Single Container Label Example


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



Figure 4: Master Label / Mixed Load Label Building Block Concept


Figure 5: Master Label Example


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



Figure 6: Mixed Load Label Example


Data Elements

This section defines Data Elements for the Takata 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



4 PART#(P): TAKATA 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 15 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 30 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 6 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>1J123456A

2B4C6D8E<GS>Q123456.123<GS>PA2

B4C6D8E0F2G4H<GS>V123456<GS>1

TA2B4C6D8E0F2G4H6I8J0K2L4M<GS>

KA2B4C6<GS>NA2B4C6D8E0<GS>21L

700<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



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



Barcode

This section defines the requirements for barcode used on Takata 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

“123456A2B4C6D8E”, the bar code would read “1J123456A2B4C6D8E” when

scanned but will show only “123456A2B4C6D8E” 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.



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 123456A2B4C6D8EGS License Plate Number 15

Q 1234567890.123GS Quantity 10+3 Under decimal is only when necessary

P A2B4C6D8E0F2G4HGS Part Number 15

V 123456GS Vendor Code 6

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)



Table 6: Master Label 2D Data Stream

Table 7: Mixed Load Label 2D Data Stream



06GS Format Header

Z B001GS Version Control Code 4~8


Q 1234567890.123GS Quantity 10+3 Under decimal is only when necessary

P A2B4C6D8E0F2G4HGS Part Number 15


N A2B4C6D8E0GS ASN Number 10

7Q 123PK Number of Packs 3

RS Format Trailer

EOT Message Trailer

Optional Data


K A2B4C6D8E0 PO Number 10 Required if container label doesn't have PO#

Master Label (6J)



06GS Format Header

Z C001GS Version Control Code 4~8



N A2B4C6D8E0GS ASN Number 10

7Q 123PK Number of Packs 3

RS Format Trailer

EOT Message Trailer

Optional Data


Mixed Label (5J)



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



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

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 ten years.

Figure 10: Code 128 Barcode Structure for License Plate



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



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

[)> RS 06 G

SR

SEOT237 06 Macro (~6)

Header Trailer

InterpretationNameMacro Codeword



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

[

)



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



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



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



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 Table7 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

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