1、 CEA Standard Outer Shipping Container Label Standard CEA-556-C December 2005 Copyright Consumer Electronics Association Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-NOTICE CEA Standards, Bulletins and other technical publi
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6、ication, but the International Electrotechnical Commission activity has not progressed to the point where a valid comparison between the CEA Standard and the IEC document can be made. This Standard does not purport to address all safety problems associated with its use or all applicable regulatory r
7、equirements. It is the responsibility of the user of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations before its use. (Formulated under the cognizance of the CEAs R9 Automatic Data Capture Committee.) Published by CONSUME
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11、ke Corporate Center, 1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 202, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648; Telephone: 609-620-0200; Fax: 609-620-1200; http:/www.uc-council.org. 2.2 Informative References The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute informative provisions of this stand
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13、Association Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CEA-556-C 42.2.1 Informative Reference List ANS MH10.8.1 Automatic Identification and Data Capture Techniques Used in Shipping, Receiving, and Transport Applications
14、2.2.2 Informative Reference Acquisition ANSI Standards: Global Engineering Documents, World Headquarters, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO USA 80112-5776; Phone 800-854-7179; Fax 303-397-2740; Internet http:/; Email 3 Purpose This document provides guidelines for the implementation of machine-r
15、eadable symbols (e.g., use of linear bar code and 2D symbologies) and human readable data content for shipment labels within the electronics industry. These labels ensure that the shipment containers can be uniquely identified in any commonly used distribution system. These labels further support tr
16、ading partner data needs in shipping, transport, and receiving processes in the world-wide distribution of components and products. 4 Shipment License Plate labels All transport units must be clearly identified by a worldwide unique License Plate applied as a linear bar code symbol. The use of such
17、License Plates links the transport units to related EDI data, e.g., ANSI X12 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest) or UN/EDIFACT DESADV (Despatch Advice), within computerized applications. Non-EDI enabled partners should also label their shipments with a label that includes a License Plate. The structure and t
18、he method of how to create a License Plate is described in ISO/IEC 15459-1. This standard is based on ISO 15394 developed by ISO Technical Committee 122/Work Group 4. Every function that ships or receives goods in the electronics industry distribution systems should ensure that the label defined in
19、this standard is applied to each physical transport unit and that the unique License Plate number is properly linked to the appropriate customers order/shipment data. In addition, the same License Plate numbers may be used to link transportation units to a shipment/consignment which is described by
20、the ANSI X12 messages 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest), 204 (Motor Carrier Information), 211 (Motor Carrier Bill of Lading), and 858 (Shipment Information.) For international trading partners, the same License Plate numbers may be used to link transportation units to a shipment/consignment which is descri
21、bed by UN/EDIFACT Despatch Advice Message (DESADV) and Transport Instructions (IFTMIN). The License Plate should not be confused with Shipment IDs found in X12 856 (BSN 02) and Despatch Advice Numbers found in UN/EDIFACT DESADV. These control numbers are not used as the License Plates on containers
22、but rather as a secondary key to allow tracking and tracing of entire shipments on their way through the transportation chain. 4.1 Definition and use of specific shipment License Plates All transport units shall be identified by ISO/IEC 15459-1. 4.1.1 Unique Identifier There are two ways to uniquely
23、 identify transport units: 4.1.1.1 Unique transport package identity - the J License Plate Copyright Consumer Electronics Association Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CEA-556-C 5All License Plates using Data Ide
24、ntifiers shall use the Data Identifier “J“. 4.1.1.2 Unique transport package/unit load identity - the EAN.UCC SSCC License Plate All License Plates using Application Identifiers shall use AI “00“. The lowest level shipment packaging, the unbreakable unit, (i.e., the package, which is not intended to
25、 be opened during transportation) or Unit Loads, (e.g., overpacks, pallet loads, containers etc.) may be identified by an EAN.UCC License Plate, preceded by a “00” Application Identifier. The format of this label is defined by in the General EAN.UCC Specifications. 4.1.2 Other identifiers for transp
26、ort package/unit load identity This standard recognizes the historical use of DIs “S”, “3S”, “4S”, “5S”, “6S”, and “7S” within the electronics industry. New implementations should use either the EAN.UCC SSCC or the unique transport unit identifier using the ANS MH10.8.2 DI “J”. Current users of “3S”
27、 should migrate to “1J” or the SSCC. Current users of “4S” should migrate to “2J” or the SSCC. See Annex D, examples in D.6. 5 Data format and layout 5.1 General format The labeling defined by this standard will accommodate both mandatory and optional data fields. The maximum length of each discrete
28、 data field shall be 19 data characters, unless otherwise specified. This character count is exclusive of overhead characters such as start and stop characters, Data Identifiers or Application Identifiers and any other characters required by a standard symbology specification to properly encode data
29、. Limits on the number of characters which can be required of the labeler for a single bar code symbol are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Maximum character limits for linear symbols Symbology and format Character limits Code 128 (numeric) 50 digits (after a single character DI) Code 128 (alphanumeric) 2
30、7 UCC/EAN-128 (all numeric) 48 UCC/EAN-128 (alphanumeric) 26 Code 39 19 Notes: 1) For Code 39, character count includes all characters between the start and stop characters. Copyright Consumer Electronics Association Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking
31、permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CEA-556-C 6Table 2: Minimum label width required to print the maximum character limits for linear symbols Symbology Code 39 Code 128 all numeric Code 128 AlphanumericUCC/EANEAN.UCC-128 SSCC UCC/EANEAN.UCC-128 all numeric UCC/EANEAN.UCC-128 AlphanumericMax Chars
32、 from Table 1 19 50 (single DI) 27 20 exactly 48 26 X dimension 0.25 mm 105 mm 105 mm 105 mm 105 mm 105 mm 0.33 mm 148 mm 148 mm 148 mm Not 148 mm 148 mm 0.38 mm 148 mm 148 mm 148 mm Recommended 148 mm 148 mm 0.43 mm over 148 mm 148 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm 0.50 mm 105 mm over 148 mm o
33、ver 148 mm 0.66 mm Not 148 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm 0.76 mm Recommended 148 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm 0.81 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm over 148 mm NOTES 1) Figure 2 is intended to provide guidance to the printer/applier of a label on the size of label stock needed to accommodate the maximum charac
34、ter limits as stated in Table 1. 2) This label width guidance is based on only two label sizes, 105 mm and 148 mm) 3) Included in the minimum label width calculations in Table 2 are the following: - Symbology start and stop characters, 2,54 mm print registration, and quiet zones of 6,4 mm or 10 time
35、s the bar code symbol X dimension, whichever is greater; - for UCC/EAN-128 symbols, function one character (FNC1) and symbology check character; - for Code 39 symbols, a 3:1 wide to narrow ratio and one X intercharacter gap - for Code 128 symbols, the symbology check character 4) EAN.UCC SSCC bar co
36、de symbols have minimum X dimensions greater than 0,432 mm. In order to fit on a label size of 102 mm, this symbol should be printed at the smallest X dimension as specified in the General EAN.UCC Specifications specifications. This industry standard recognizes the use of both Data Identifiers and A
37、pplication Identifiers. Some symbologies require start and stop characters, while others utilize start and stop patterns. It is important that the appropriate identifiers, and start and stop characters / patterns are utilized in accordance with their associated industry and symbology standards. All
38、mandatory data fields shall be machine readable. Optional data fields should be machine readable. 5.1.1 Syntax The detailed syntax used for linear symbols is defined by the symbology specification. The detailed syntax for two-dimensional symbols is described in ANSI MH10.8.3. For the shipment labels
39、 the following specific requirements apply. 5.1.1.1 Carrier sortation and tracking Carrier sortation is the process in which packages are routed between two or more points. Carrier tracking is the process by which the location of unit loads and transport packages being transported by a carrier is up
40、dated in the carriers database. Copyright Consumer Electronics Association Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CEA-556-C 7The symbol includes the data that is required to route unit loads and transport packages bet
41、ween multiple points, locate unit loads and transport packages, and other supporting data which is relevant to sortation and/or tracking process for internal or external processing. 5.1.1.1.1 Recommended symbology for carrier sortation/tracking This standard recommends the use of a single MaxiCode s
42、ymbol for Carrier Sortation and Tracking data. A second MaxiCode symbol can be added if more data than can be encoded in a single symbol is required. Both MaxiCode symbols shall be encoded in the same Mode (see 10.3.3.2). If a carrier is using the MaxiCode symbology for automated sortation, the data
43、 Format “01” shall appear in the symbol. 5.1.1.1.2 Data format usage The following formats defined in ANS MH10.8.3 may be used for this application: Table 3: Formats for carrier sortation/tracking Format Indicator Format Description 01 Transportation 03 Structured data using ANSI ASC X12 Segments 04
44、 Structured data using UN/EDIFACT Segments 05 Data using EAN.UCC Application Identifiers 06 Data using MH10/SC8 Data identifiers 5.1.1.2 Shipping and receiving The Shipping and Receiving application requires data that facilitates staging, transportation, and receipt of goods and materials. This may
45、include transportation data, product data, transactional data, structured text, and free form text. 5.1.1.2.1 Data format usage The formats in Table 4, as defined in ANS MH10.8.3 may be used for this application. Any of the data Formats, with the exception of data Format “02” (Complete EDI message /
46、 transaction) and data Format “08” (CII - Complete Message), may be combined within a single Message Envelope. Data Format “02” and “08” shall not be combined with any other data Format. Table 4: Formats for shipping and receiving Format Indicator Format Description 01 Transportation 02 Complete EDI
47、 message/transaction 03 Structured data using ANSI ASC X12 Segments 04 Structured data using UN/EDIFACT Segments 05 Data using EAN.UCC Application Identifiers 06 Data using MH10/SC8 Data identifiers 07 Free form text 08 Structured data using CII Syntax Rules Copyright Consumer Electronics Associatio
48、n Provided by IHS under license with CEA Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CEA-556-C 85.1.1.3 Supporting documentation The shipping, transportation, and receiving of unit loads and transport packages often requires supporting documentation such as bil
49、l of lading, manifest, packing slip, hazardous material data, test results, customs data, or other government-mandated information that might also be transmitted by EDI. The application considered in this category involves the encodation of data in 2D symbols in support of the shipping, receiving, and tr
