1、 ATIS-0300044 ATIS Standard on - GUIDELINE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND BAR CODE LABELING OF CABLE REELS As a leading technology and solutions development organization, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) brings together the top global ICT companies to advance the industrys m
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5、 a member of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL). For more information, visit www.atis.org. Notice of Disclaimer the computer system can be used to track these transfers. Accordingly, the computer system can assist in the tracking of assets represented by the cable providers or c
6、ompany owned reels as well as the inventory represented by the cable. This system can greatly facilitate the return of empty cable reels to minimize the charges imposed by the cable provider when specific cable reels are not returned within a specified time frame. This document specifically addresse
7、s the coding scheme for cable reel identification, the bar code representation of the data, and labeling requirements. These requirements were developed primarily for cable reels constructed of metallic materials and intended for use as returnable containers. ATIS-0300044 2 2 Normative References Th
8、e following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Standard are encouraged to investigate
9、 the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. ANSI MH10.8.2.2010, Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard 1ANSI MH10.8.7.2005, Labeling and Direct Product Marking With Linear Bar Code and Two-Dimensional Symbols2ASTM D3330 / D3330M-04 (2010), Sta
10、ndard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape3ASTM D5181-09, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Matter by the GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester4ASTM G154-12a, Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetal
11、lic Materials3ATIS-0300045.2008, Machine-readable Manifest Guidelines for Cable Reels5ATIS-0300096.2008, RFID Guideline for Product, Product Package and Transport Unit Tagging6ISO/IEC 15416:2000, Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Bar code print quality t
12、est specification - Linear symbols7ISO/IEC 16388:2007, Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Code 39 bar code symbology specification8MIL-PRF-61002B w/ Amendment 2 (2013), Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels For Bar Coding 9_ 1This document is available from
13、the American National Standards Institute at . 2This document is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International at . 3This document is available from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International at . 4This document is available from the Amer
14、ican Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International at . 5This document is available from the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) at . 6This document is available from the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) at . 7This document is available from In
15、ternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) at . 8This document is available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO) at . 9This document is available from the Department of Defense ASSIST database . ATIS-0300044 3 3 Informative References ATIS-0300006.2012, Implementation Gu
16、ide to Package Labeling104 Materials 4.1 General Requirements This specification contains performance criteria and durability requirements which labels shall meet or exceed to ensure the use and total functionality of pressure-sensitive labels in various climatic environments. 4.1.1 Classification T
17、he labels furnished in accordance with this specification shall be of the following types, grades, styles, and compositions as specified in Section 1.2 (Classification) of MIL-PRF-61002B w/ Amendment 2 (2013): Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Labels For Bar Coding. Types Type I - Blank label sheet(s) Typ
18、e II - Blank label roll(s) Type III - Barcoded label(s) cut on sheet(s) Type IV - Barcoded label(s) cut on roll(s) Type V - Special (specify) Grades Grade A - Multiple Durability Requirements (see Section 2.2.1) Styles Style 1 - Non-Porous Surfaces Composition Composition b - Plastic (with or withou
19、t laminate) (includes materials such as polyester, mylar, vinyl, PVF (Polyvinyl Fluoride), etc.) Composition c - Polyamide (with or without laminate) _ 10This document is available from the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) at . ATIS-0300044 4 4.1.2 Materials The labels shall
20、 be manufactured from such materials and by such processes as to ensure performance compliance with this specification. Bar code labels shall be constructed of materials designed for worldwide outdoor use. Labels shall remain scannable after being subjected to extreme sunlight, dirt, water and chemi
21、cals normally found in cable manufacturing environments and on the road during transportation. 4.1.3 Design The labels shall be designed to ensure performance compliance with this specification for the specified type, grade, composition, and style. Blank label stock shall not require a laminate. A l
22、aminate may be required to meet the durability requirements for a given grade of preprinted label. When a laminate is used, the final composite label design shall be designated by its basic substrate material and tested as composite unit label. 4.1.4 Construction The labels shall be made from materi
23、als conforming to Section 2.1.2. The labels shall be completely coated on the back side with a uniform film of adhesive and shall be mounted on a backing sheet. The labels shall be furnished in the form of individual labels, sheets, or rolls, as specified in the Contract or Order. Labels furnished i
24、n sheet form shall be die-cut to facilitate removal of individual labels from the backing sheet. Types II and IV labels (see Section 2.1.1) furnished in roll form shall be die-cut or butt-cut and shall be individually attached to a backing sheet strip which is uniformly wound on a convolute or spira
25、l wound paperboard core. The quantity of labels per sheet or roll shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice unless otherwise specified. Exceptions to the above mentioned core are the compositions (see Section 2.1.1) which are too rigid to be wound. Thickness of the label stock shall b
26、e in accordance with standard commercial practice unless otherwise specified. 4.1.5 Adhesive The adhesive shall be pressure-sensitive, liquid insoluble, and shall require no moisture, heat, or other preparation prior to, or after application to, clean, dry surfaces. Any other surface conditions or m
27、ethod of application shall be specified. There shall be no excessive bleeding of adhesive from the edges of the labels (see 2.2). Bar code labels attached with chemical adhesives shall be capable of adhering to a smooth painted surface or bare metal surface that is clean and dry (free of rust, dirt,
28、 oil, moisture, etc.). 4.1.6 Temperature 4.1.6.1 Installation Temperature The adhesive being utilized must conform to the characteristics of the specified Grade and Style (see Section 2.1.1). Labels shall be applied at temperatures above 40 degrees F and less than 110 degrees F. 4.1.6.2 In-Service T
29、emperature Labels shall remain serviceable through temperature ranges of approximately minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 200 degrees Fahrenheit; lower than minus 46 degrees C or higher than 43 degrees C. ATIS-0300044 5 4.1.7 Backing Sheet The backing sheet shall be coated with a suitable release c
30、oating that will provide adequate converting and dispensing of the pressure-sensitive adhesive coated facestock. 4.1.8 Dimensions The overall size of the label shall be 2.0 inches (50.8mm) vertical by 5.0 inches (127mm) horizontal. See Appendix D: Exhibit, D.1. 4.1.8.1 Labels The length and width di
31、mensions of the individual labels shall be as specified in Section 2.1.8. The tolerance on dimensions up to and including 3.0 inches (76.2mm) shall be +/- 0.0312 inch (0.794mm). For dimensions over 3 inches (76.2mm), the tolerance shall be +/- 0.0625 inch (1.58mm). All tolerances shall be maintained
32、 unless other specified. 4.1.8.2 Sheets When the labels are furnished in sheet form, the length and width dimensions of the individual sheets or labels shall be specified in the Contract or order. If not specified, the contractor shall make the decision based on standard commercial manufacturing pra
33、ctice. 4.1.8.3 Rolls When the labels are furnished in roll form, the paperboard core of the roll shall have a minimum inside diameter of 3.0 inches (76.2mm) with a tolerance of +/- 0.625 inch (1.58mm), unless otherwise specified in the Contract or Order. The width of the core shall have a tolerance
34、of +/- 0625 inch (1.58mm) or as specified in the Contract or order and shall be no smaller than the width of the roll. 4.1.8.4 Color The labels shall have a white background with black printing. See Section 3.1 for bar code printing requirements. 4.1.8.5 Workmanship Labels shall be free of adhesive
35、on the printable surface. Label edges shall be smooth and clean cut. The labels shall be free from lint, dust, grit, spots, wrinkles, folds, holes, tears, and other imperfections. The backing sheet shall be free of die-cuts, slits, or any other defect that may affect serviceability. 4.1.8.6 Storage
36、Markings All packages of labels shall be marked with the type of storage, temperature range, and shelf-life (to include last usable date) that is required to ensure proper storage of the label stock(s). Also, due to some adhesives short ATIS-0300044 6 shelf life, the contractor shall specify for eac
37、h delivery the date when the adhesive was purchased. Labels, with adhesive that were purchased more than three months prior to delivery, will not be accepted unless the procuring prepared to use the labels before the expiration of life date. 4.2 Performance Requirements 4.2.1 Label Grades The grade
38、performance of the label shall be Grade A, as defined by MIL-PRF-61002B. Grade A labels are intended for those applications where the labels will have to endure prolonged (longer than 2 weeks) outdoor conditions. Grade A labels shall meet the following performance requirements: UV Light Condensation
39、 Adhesion Solvent Resistance Heat Aging Detergent Resistance Abrasion Resistance 4.2.2 Performance Test Parameters The labels, when tested as specified for grade test requirements, shall show no evidence of smearing or erosion of the blank label stock, bar coded symbol, delamination, percentage loss
40、 of adhesion, discoloration, wrinkling, cracking, or any effect which is detrimental to the label. Bar code labels shall remain readable and conform to the print quality requirements of ISO/IEC 15416, Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Bar code print qual
41、ity test specification - Linear symbols. Non-conformance to these performance requirements shall be construed as loss of adhesion to the substrate and/or non-readability of the bar code symbol either of which will constitute failure and the performance test shall be terminated. The following tests s
42、hall be performed: Abrasion Resistance Solvent Resistance Detergent Resistance Ultraviolet Resistance Adhesion These tests are detailed in Section 4.3. 4.3 Verification 4.3.1 Conformance Inspection Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for performa
43、nce of all tests specified herein and the verification of the results thereof. All items supplied must meet or exceed all stated performance requirements of this specification as set forth. Upon verification of test results, the supplier shall ATIS-0300044 7 make available, if requested by the custo
44、mer, a written certification that supplied labels conform to the set forth requirements of this specification. The customer reserves the right to perform any or all inspections deemed necessary to ensure that items supplied are as required by the Contract or Purchase order. 4.3.2 Performance Tests T
45、he labels, upon completion of each performance test specified below, shall be examined to determine whether they meet or exceed compliance with this specification. 4.3.2.1 Abrasion Resistance A. Apparatus The apparatus shall consist of a Teledyne Taber Abraser Model 5130 (based on the ANSI MH10.8.7,
46、 Labeling and Direct Product Marking With Linear Bar Code and Two-Dimensional Symbols, Annex A, Section A.3.5) or a GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester as described in ASTM D5181-09, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Matter by the GA-CAT Comprehensive Abrasion Tester, or equiv
47、alent. B. Standard Conditions Standard conditions shall be a temperature of 73.5 degrees F +/- 2 degrees F (23 degrees C +/- 1.1 degrees C) and a relative humidity at that temperature of 50 +/- 4 percent. C. Preparation of Test Labels Prior to testing, the label and specimen mounting sheets shall be
48、 conditioned for testing for a minimum of 24 hours in an atmosphere maintained at standard conditions (see B above). D. Method Test labels shall be tested to meet or exceed the following test criteria as described in ASTM D 5181: Place two labels on a piece of back-up bond paper, equally spaced acro
49、ss the paper with the bar code in the direction of abrasion using a 600 grit receptor. Mount both the sample and receptor using the adhesive backed foam. The GA-CAT Abrasion Tester shall be set to the following parameters: cycle - 30 seconds, frequency - 2 Hz, span - 1.5 inches, offset - .13 inches, side pressure 10 Lbs., and top pressure - 50 Lbs. NOTE: The initial cycle may require reduced pressure settings when a new Receptor is used (side pressure - 7 Lbs., top pressure 45 Lbs.). Run one cycle at a time to initiate abrasion
