Gs1 128 expanded stacked programs. Types of DataBar Barcodes

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In specialized marking it is supposed to use a barcode GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked (expanded compressed) from the GS1 DataBar family.

GS1 DataBar family of barcodes

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At least 5 billion bar codes are read every day around the world. Scanners read bar codes on all types of products produced by millions of companies. They broadcast them to thousands of computers various types, using numerous software to manage shipping, storage, orders and sales.

Barcodes GS1 is undoubtedly the most widely known and widely recognized part of the GS1 standards system.

Since their invention over 30 years ago, GS1 has continually created and maintained bar code standards, enabling businesses and organizations around the world to automatically identify products, pallets and locations.

Bar codes are used to encode information such as product numbers, serial numbers, lot numbers, etc. They play key role in the supply chain, allowing parties (retailers, manufacturers, transport service providers and medical institutions) automatically identify and track products as they move through the supply chain.

The GS1 system supports several types of barcodes. Each of them is designed for a specific application.

EAN/UPC barcodes

This type of barcode has the longest history of any GS1 data storage medium and is used to mark virtually every consumer product. EAN/UPC barcodes only encode Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN-13, GTIN-12, GTIN-8) and do not encode additional information.

A big advantage of EAN/UPC barcodes is their ability to be used for omnidirectional scanning. Thus, they turn out to be indispensable in retail trade when passing goods through point-of-sale (POS) terminals, as well as for use on medical products.

EAN/UPC barcodes refer to linear type symbols and are read by almost all laser scanners used in commerce.

The EAN/UPC family includes the following barcodes:

EAN-8

UPC-A

UPC-E

GS1 DataBar Barcodes

Unlike EAN/UPC symbols, GS1 DataBar barcodes provide more flexibility in product labeling. Because all GS1 DataBar characters are very compact, they are capable of encoding the GTIN on consumer products that are difficult to label (piecemeal fresh produce, jewelry, DIY items).

GS1 DataBar can use various Application Identifiers (AI), which appear in parentheses immediately before a specific data field and serve to separate one data sequence from another. They can be used to encode serial number, lot number, expiration date, weight, etc., making the GS1 DataBar suitable for both constant and variable measurement products.

There are seven varieties of the GS1 DataBar, optimized for different applications.

Used at point-of-sale terminals (POS):

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
(Omnidirectional)

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
(Two Line Omnidirectional)

GS1 DataBar Expanded
(Advanced)

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
(Extended Multiline)

encode GTIN and additional data (weight, batch, expiration date, etc.)

Not intended for omnidirectional reading at POS terminals:

GS1 DataBar Stacked
(two line)

GS1 DataBar Limited
(Limited)

GS1 DataBar Truncated
(Truncated)

One-dimensional (1D) bar codes not intended to be read at point-of-sale (POS) terminals

Universal one-dimensional bar codes used in common system movement of goods and logistics, are the symbols of ITF-14 and GS1-128. They allow you to track a traded item throughout the supply chain.

The ITF-14 barcode contains only the GTIN-14 number. It can be used when it is necessary to apply a bar code directly to the corrugated surface of a shipping package.

The GS1-128 bar code can encode not only numeric, but also alphanumeric information of any length, depending on the capabilities of the reading device.

This barcode can combine multiple data fields using Application Identifiers (AI): for example, GTIN number, expiration date, batch or batch number, etc.

Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes

Along with linear bar codes, two-dimensional (2D) symbologies are becoming widespread, which make it possible to encode more information.

One such symbology is the GS1 DataMatrix. The main advantage of this barcode is its ultra-small size. At the same time, it can be applied to the surface different ways: inkjet printing, engraving, laser, etc. Due to this, GS1 DataMatrix is ​​most widely used in healthcare and various industries, including automotive, aerospace and electronic goods manufacturing.

Another type of two-dimensional matrix barcode is the QR Code, which initially became widespread in Japan due to the fact that it allows you to encode Japanese characters. Over time, QR Code has become actively used throughout the world in advertising and marketing.

QR Code has gained particular popularity among users mobile phones. Using this barcode, you can encode text information, add contacts to address book, follow web links, send SMS messages and much more.

The use of this code is also supported by the GS1 system. It can also be used to encode GTIN number, batch number, serial number, expiration date, etc.

Bar codes are symbols that, through the use of a laser or camera system, can be read automatically.

They are used to encode information such as product number, series and lot. Barcodes play a key role in supply chains, providing manufacturers with transport companies, retailers and hospitals the ability to automatically identify and track products at all levels of the supply chain.

GS1 manages several types of barcodes that are designed for widespread use across a variety of sectors and segments of the economy.

EAN/UPC Barcode

Almost every consumer product in the world is labeled with an easily recognizable EAN/UPC bar code. Of all the GS1 barcodes, this type has the longest history and is the most widely used in the world.

EAN/UPC Barcode Types

SymbolismG.S.1 DataBar(formerly called Reduced Size Symbols or RSS) is a set of bar codes that can identify small product sizes and contain more information than current EAN/UPC bar codes. GS1 DataBar codes enable GTIN identification of hard-to-label items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, jewelry, pharmaceuticals and contain GS1 Application Identifiers such as serial numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates. This creates the opportunity to solve problems of product authentication and tracking its movement along the supply chain. These codes allow you to identify products of variable size.

Types of DataBar Barcodes

The GS1 DataBar symbology contains seven bar codes, of which 4 - GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Expanded and GS1 DataBar Stacked Expanded - can be used on POS system(retail locations) for reading by omnidirectional scanners, and three - GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Limited and GS1 DataBar Stacked for reading hand scanners. All codes may display a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and "extended" codes may contain Additional information using Application Identifiers.

One-dimensional (1D) barcode is used exclusively in general distribution and logistics

GS1-128 and ITF-14 are universal 1D barcodes that can be used to track the movement of products throughout the global supply chain. The GS1-128 code can contain any GS1 ID keys plus information such as serial numbers, expiration dates, etc. The ITF-14 barcode contains information only about the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and is acceptable for marking corrugated (corrugated) materials. The one-dimensional (1D) barcode is used exclusively in general distribution and logistics

Types of 1D barcodes

Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes

Two-dimensional (2D) bar codes look like squares and rectangles with many small individual dots located inside them.

A 2D barcode can contain a significant amount of information and remains readable even when printed on a small paper size or etched onto a product. 2D barcodes are used in a variety of industries, from food manufacturing and warehousing to logistics and healthcare.

Types of 2D barcodes

IN Lately In the market, there is increasingly a need to introduce new barcodes that can accommodate significantly large quantity information than in standard ones. A regular EAN-13 only encodes the country code, manufacturer code and product code, sometimes this information is not enough. Today, to improve trade efficiency, manufacturers and outlets They are beginning to introduce barcodes, which can additionally encode information about the weight, date of manufacture and expiration date of products.

When labeling weight products important factor is not only the speed of application and the correctness of the data that we receive when weighing, but also the variety of devices used, as well as full control over the process. For marking weight, piece and group packaging, we offer effective solution- Proton Smart Print.

Proton Smart Print- control module operating on the basis of its own operating system and providing interaction various devices without using a computer.

Previously, Proton Smart Print supported a set of common standard codes. However, due to new market needs in new version Solution support for GS1 DataBar group barcodes has been added:

• DataBar Omnidirectional
• DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
• DataBar Expanded
• DataBar Expanded Stacked

Using Smart Print with GS1 DataBar barcode support allows you to:

• encode information about the weight, date of manufacture, and expiration date of products into a barcode;
• thanks to the compact size of multi-line barcodes, maximize label space for logo printing and text information;
• conduct operational control of large quantities and warehouse stocks;
• increase the efficiency of shipping services;
• speed up the scanning process because GS1 DataBar barcodes are read by the scanner in any position.

GS1 128 DataBar Omnidierctional (omnidirectional) A linear omnidirectional barcode that encodes the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) as a 14-digit number. The code consists of 4 segments and is read in both directions. The barcode size is 96 by 33 modules (WxH).	GS1 128 DataBar Expanded This is a linear barcode of variable length (analogous to EAN-128), which contains up to 74 digital and up to 41 alphanumeric characters, which allows you to encode a large amount of data: weight, expiration date, production date and other information. Barcode refers to the use of a double packaging method that allows for consistency in the transmission of information.
GS1 128 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional a compound linear omnidirectional barcode designed to compress GTIN format information. It is the most compact barcode with a square shape. Convenient to use on small labels. Like the Databar, Omnidirectional has 14 digits.	GS1 128 DataBar Expanded Stacked multi-line linear barcode of variable length, which is a smaller analogue of the EAN-128 barcode. This barcode encodes all GS1 ID numbers. It contains from 2 to 11 lines, each of which is separated from the next by a delimiter pattern.