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Figure 281: Example Barcode GS1 DataMatrix with content '123' |
Note: GS1 DataMatrix is a 2D barcode built on the Data Matrix symbology but incorporates the GS1 Application Identifier (AI) standard for structured encoding of data. It ensures compatibility and interoperability across global supply chains. Possible Characters: Upper case letters (A-Z), lower case letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and all common special character. Full ASCII Set (0-127) and extended ASCII characters (128-255). Number of Characters: Up to 2,335 alphanumeric characters. Error Correction: ECC 200 (Error Correction Code). This method can recover up to 30% of the symbol. Settings: See extended settings dialog. |
Identifier |
Description |
---|---|
(01) |
GTIN (Global Traded Item Number) |
(10) |
Batch or Lot Number |
(11) |
Product Date (as YYMMDD) |
(15) |
Best Before Date (as YYMMDD) |
(17) |
Expiration Date (YYMMDD) |
(21) |
Serial Number |
(400) |
Purchase Order Number |
(422) |
Country of Origin (as ISO code) |
Table 27: GS1-DataMatrix Application Identifiers