CEN/TC 225/WG 1 - Symbology

This document:
-   specifies the requirements for the multi row bar code symbology known as "Code 16K";
-   specifies "Code 16K" symbology characteristics, data character encodation, dimensions, tolerances, decoding algorithms and user-defined application parameters;
-   describes a subset of "Code 16K" assigned to EAN International.

This document specifies the operational aspects affecting the reading of bar code symbols which must be considered in the preparation of application standards.  It defines the subjects which must be addressed by application standards if they are to provide practical guidance to the user industries for whose use they are developed.

This standard - specifies the format for bar code symbology specifications; - specifies the characteristics of the symbology which need to be defined. The standard is applicable as the basis for European standards for bar code symbologies.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for the multi row bar code symbology known as "Code 16K"; specifies "Code 16K" symbology characteristics, data character encodation, dimensions, tolerances, decoding algorithms and user-defined application parameters; describes a subset of "Code 16K" assigned to EAN International.

This prestandard - specifies the operational aspects affecting the reading of bar code symbols which must be considered in the preparation of application standards, - specifies the subjects which must be addressed by application standards if they are to provide practical guidance to the user industries for whose use they are developed.