Appendix i - code 128 specifications – AML M2500 Decoder User Manual

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APPENDIX I - CODE 128 SPECIFICATIONS

The CODE 128 symbology is a variable length alphanumeric code containing the full

128 ASCII character set. Each character is made up of 11 modules containing three

bars and three spaces. Bars and spaces can be from 1 to 4 modules wide. Three

different start characters are used to select one of three character sets. Code 128

is the bar code of choice for new applications.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Character Set: All 128 ASCII characters

4 function characters

4 code set selection characters

3 start/stop characters

Symbol Length: Variable

Check Character: 1

Bi-directional Decoding: Yes

Maximum Density: 12.1 alphanumeric char./inch

24.2 numeric digits/inch

(using .0075 inch module element)

ABCD123

0123456789

UCC-128 MOD 10 SERIAL SHIPPING CONTAINER CODE:

FORMAT:

STARTC FNC1 0000012345555555555 8 C STOP

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) (5)

(6)

1. Start Code "C"4. MOD 10 Check Digit

2. FNC1 Character

5. MOD 103 Check Digit

3. 19 Digits

6. Stop Code

00000123455555555558

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