Barcode Specifications

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1 Contents BARCODE SPECIFICATION FOR INTELLIGENT MAILING SYSTEMS 1. Introduction... Page 2 2. Job Number Control... Page 3 3. Barcode System Character Definition... Page 5 4. Barcode System Page Layout Arrangement... Page Bar Code Label Details... Page Data Logging... Page Feed Unit Information... Page Appendix 1: Custom Control Codes... Page Appendix 2: Customer ID... Page Appendix 3: Valipost Interface... Page Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 1

2 1. Introduction There are now many different label control techniques available to DS-1000 & DS-1200 users. These techniques can be broken down into four main categories as follows: i). Job Number Control For Job Number Control, the Job Number or Batch Number is used to record statistics, data logs and all job-run information. ii). (NTL) Standard Alpha Barcode System Formerly known as PFE BCS. The Standard Alpha Barcode System is simply a means of providing inserter control and does not relate to a job number or batch number. iii). Custom Control Codes (Appendix 1) Custom Control Codes are methods of label control that have been developed to meet specific customer or legacy requirements. These codes are, generally, numeric control although some codes allow for alpha-numeric content. The Custom Control Codes are also dedicated to specific label types such as 2 of 5I, 3 of 9, Code 128 etc. It should be noted that if you are using a 2D reader, any of these Custom Control Codes can be used, as the reader type will no longer be relevant. iv). Customer ID (Appendix 2) Customer ID allows the user simply to use the existing label to control grouping. There is no other machine control possible with Customer ID. Combining codes and methods It is possible to combine certain methods of reading and machine control. These options become very complicated so it is advisable to seek help on what is achievable from IPSS (Technical Support). As a general rule, Job Number Control and Custom Control Codes can be used together. 2D & OCR This specification covers the codes in general and how they are used. The reader type is relevant only to linear barcodes, and not to 2D or OCR readers. Broadly, linear barcodes are read using a standard MS-9 reader, while 2D uses a Quadrus reader (which can also be used for linear barcodes) and OCR uses a CCD camera system that can also read 2D and linear barcodes, depending on the precise specification. To understand more about the design of 2D labels and OCR characters, please refer to OCR & 2D Datamatrix Specifications Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 2

3 2. Job Number Control 2.1. Overview In many mail fulfilment companies the print and mail process is now closed loop, i.e. every mail piece contained in the print file is tracked through the print and mail process including creation of reprint files and consolidation files to report job completion. Some companies use fully automated processes commonly know as Automated Document Factory (ADF). For information on ADF solutions from Neopost, contact your IPSS group. In all cases of closed loop systems:- A Job Number controls each job run A Piece ID controls each mail piece The DS-1000/1200 software, imos, has, in the past, used the Job Name to define the configuration, record statistics, create data logs, etc. With Job Number Control Mode the configuration, recording of ststistics, creation of data logs, etc. can now be controlled by and recorded against the Job Number Job Number Control Mode Description If job number control mode is selected the inserter will use a job number defined, specifically for the job run being processed, for:- Statistics Data logging Security checking (is the job number on the document right for each document) External database checking (is the job a valid job, is their a database for it) Output data messages (sending the document data to a third party software) Although the Job Name is still used, to advise the operator what configuration he or she is running, the job number is now:- Available in statistics as a search engine filter. Used as the file name for the data logs (available to PiCS). There may be many job run numbers processed under the same job name and configuration Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 3

4 2.3. Box Break The term Box Break refers to identifying the first envelope for any mailing system that uses postal boxes or trays. This feature has the following functionality:- Box break identified by Jog if a vertical stacker is fitted (recommended). Box break identified by conveyor pulse if a Neopost envelope conveyor is fitted (not recommended but available). Box break by OMR/Barcode. Box break by batch control, weight or quantity. Note that if a document is removed that would have been identified as a box break envelope then the next envelope along will identify the box break. This ensures that the first item of any box is defined, no matter what is removed from the inserter Characters in Label and Data Logging The number of characters now available from a 2D label is increased by the Job Number characters. This means that the number of characters allowed is: Notes: 25 for Piece ID and machine control 16 for Job Number in addition to the above 1. If you define a Piece ID within the label, then only the Piece ID will be data logged. 2. If you do not define a Piece ID then any or all of the 25 characters of machine control can be logged. 3. In all cases the Job Number is not logged with each individual record. The Job number is used only as the filename for ststistics and data logging Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 4

5 3. Bar Code System Character Definition (NTL Standard Alpha BCS) 3.1. Introduction The standard Bar Code System will use Code 39 (3 of 9). Code 39 allows the coding of: upper case letters A to Z 26 symbols numbers 0 to 9 10 symbol the space character 1 symbol the symbols -. $ / + % 6 symbols The functions which the Bar Code System supports are Grouping of multipage documents Selective feeding from all the feed stations (excluding the prime - document station) Divert units ( form diverts and envelope diverts ) Form security numbering Group security numbering Matching ( within a document set and between feed units) Data logging of customer s document number (non-standard BCS character ) Numeric control & 2 of 5 interleaved (see appendix 1 on page 21) The bar code is composed of a variable number of characters to cater for the required functions above. The minimum number of characters required will be two characters, the smallest size of bar code that code 39 accepts. The bar code may contain additional characters as required by the customer for customer specific functions. Additionally, the bar code requires a stop and a start character to be printed ( * ). The maximum size of barcode label must not be greater than 100mm. The maximum character content in the label is 25 alphanumeric characters not including the stop and start characters Terminology The complete bar code as printed on the form is referred to as the BAR CODE LABEL. Within the Bar Code Label there are a number of coded characters, these will be referred to as BAR CODE CHARACTERS. These are numbered from the start of the Bar Code Label to the end of the Bar Code Label Within the Bar Code Label there are a number of coded characters which have defined functions within the Bar Code System these will be referred to as BCS CHARACTER #1, BCS CHARACTER #2 etc. Finally, during the programming of the machine s Bar Code, the position of each BCS CHARACTER within the BAR CODE LABEL will need to be specified. BAR CODE LABEL CHECKSUM CHARACTER This may be printed if it is required by the customer. It will not be used by the machine, but is treated as part of the customer code Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 5

6 3.3 Grouping of multipage documents (Control Character) BCS CHARACTER #1 This character is used primarily for grouping document sets from one feed unit together. BCS CHARACTER #1 = A Demand Feed continues feeding forms = B End of Group stops feeding forms into the collator as this form is the last form of the group which requires insertion into the same envelope. = C End of Group & End of Job stops feeding forms into the collator as this form is the last form of the group which re quires insertion into the same envelope, and additionally the machine goes into its Autoend mode as this set of forms is the last of the job. = D Forced Fold forces the sub-group in the col lator to be passed to the folder. The remaider of the group continues to be accumulated in the collator, then passed to the folder. All the sub-groups are re-combined at the shuttle. = E to Y Bar code printed on only the first page of a set consisting of a known number of pages. The BCS character value E equals a group of 1. The BCS character value F equals a group of 2, with the bar code printed on the first page only. G equals a group of 3, and so on up to Y which Equals 21. Z indicates a group of more than 21 pages. (or a variable multiple) If the first form of the next set does not have a barcode, this is treated as a bad read. If a form within the set does have a barcode, this is treated as a form-sequence error. Because the page count is known in advance, too many forms groups can be diverted singly, preserving the page sequence. = Z Barcode printed only on the first page of a set consisting of more than 21 pages. Also used if the number of blank pages varies. Allows for a variable number of blank documents after the last label was read. This method is not secure. See also Appendix 2 on page 51 for customer 1D grouping Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 6

7 3.4 Selective Feeding from Feed Stations 1 to 4 BCS CHARACTER #2 Length =1 This character controls selective feeding from stations 1 to 4 in every combination. (When the length=1, character 1 controls the following feeders). Feed Stations BCS CHARACTER #2 = A No Feeds = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P 3.5 Selective Feeding from Feed Stations 5 to 8 BCS CHARACTER #2 Length =2 This character controls selective feeding from feed stations 5 to 8 in every combination. (When the length=2, character 2 controls the following feeders). Feed Stations BCS CHARACTER #3 = A No Feeds = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 7

8 3.6 Selective Feeding from Feed Stations 9 to 12 BCS CHARACTER #2 Length =3 This character controls selective feeding from stations 1 to 4 in every combination. (When the length=1, character 1 controls the following feeders). Feed Stations BCS CHARACTER #4 = A No Feeds = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P 3.7 Selective Feeding from Feed Stations 13 to 15 BCS CHARACTER #2 Length =4 This character controls selective feeding from feed stations 5 to 8 in every combination. (When the length=2, character 2 controls the following feeders). Feed Stations BCS CHARACTER #5 = A No Feeds = B = C = D = E = F = G = H Note: Selective feed is selected (like all functions) by specifying a start position in the lable and a length (no. of characters). The length determines which feeders are being selected, eg: Selective feed from station 1-4 Start position =1, length =1, no. of characters =1 Selective feed from stations 1-8 Start position =1, length =2, no. of characters =2 (character 1 controls 1-4, character 2 controls 5-8) Selective feed from stations 1-12 Start position =1, length =3, no. of characters =3 (character 3 controls 9-12) Selective feed from stations 1-15 Start position =1, length =4, no. of characters =4 (character 4 controls 13-15) 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 8

9 3.8 Divert Units ( Form Diverts and Envelope Diverts ) BCS CHARACTER #6 This character is used to control the destination of both unfolded forms into the forms diverters (Diverts 1 to 2) and also the destination of filled envelopes into the envelope diverts (Envelope Diverts 1 to 3). NB 1. Currently, only one twin-bin forms diverter can be fitted to the machine, which allows forms diverts 1 and 2 to be selected. NB 2. Currently, only three envelope diverters can be fitted to the machine, which allows envelope diverts 1 to 3 to be selected. BCS CHARACTER #6 = A TBA = B Form Divert 1 = C Form Divert 2 = D TBA = E Ink Mark 2 / Ouput Conveyor Control = F Ink Mark 2 and No Seal = G No Diverts = H Envelope Divert 1 = I Envelope Divert 2 = J Envelope Divert 3 = K Ink Mark / VS Jog = L Envelope Divert 1 and Jog = M Envelope Divert 2 and Jog = N Envelope Divert 3 and Jog = O Franker 1 Disable = P Franker 2 Disable = Q No Diverts and No Seal = R Envelope Divert 1 and No Seal = S Envelope Divert 2 and No Seal = T Envelope Divert 3 and No Seal = U Ink Mark and No Seal = V Envelope Divert 1 and Jog and No Seal = W Envelope Divert 2 and Jog and No Seal = X Envelope Divert 3 and Jog and No Seal = Y Franker 1 Disable and No Seal = Z Franker 2 Disable and No Seal Notes for Software/Firmware after January 2009: 1. This character cannot be used in conjunction with BCS #25 and # Functionality of this character, when used for control of frankers, has changed. 3. This character is no longer compatible with Ascom metering systems. 4. Characters P and Z are now invalid character. Use of these characters will be detected by the machine and will stop operation. 5. Characters O and Y will cause a dynamic metering system to frank Group 4 of the Configuration, Postage/Metering, setup Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 9

10 3.9 Form Sequence within a Job BCS CHARACTER #7 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the same order that they were printed, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. After the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. When the forms are read by the barcode reader any deviation from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. BCS CHARACTER #7 cycle restarts at A = A = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z = A = B = C etc Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 10

11 3.10 Form Sequence within a Group BCS CHARACTER #8 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the same order that they were printed, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form of a group as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. At the start of every new group the coding sequence starts at A. If the batch of forms in a group exceeds 26 pages, after the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. When the forms are read by the barcode reader any deviation from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. BCS CHARACTER #8 = A ( printed on page 1 of the group ) = B ( printed on page 2 of the group ) = C ( printed on page 3 of the group ) = D ( etc ) = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z cycle restarts at A = A = B = C etc Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 11

12 3.11 Matching (within a Document Set and Between Feed Units) BCS CHARACTER #9 This facility is used to ensure that each envelope is only filled with personalised items addressed to one recipient. Hence if there are multiple pages being fed from one feed station each of these pages should have the same match code character. Also, if there are additional personalised inserts being fed from other feed stations then these personalised items should also have the same match code character. The match codes that can be used are the characters A to Z. The characters do not need to be used in any particular sequence, as the machine will simply look at each page destined for one envelope, and ensure that all the coded pages carry the same Match code character. In the event that there is a mis-match between the forms an alarm is produced. NOTE: When there is a requirement to match documents from a barcoded unit with documents from an OMR reading feed unit they can be matched using the following matching arrangement. OMR Match marks BCS CHARACTER #9 Mark 1 Mark 2 Mark 3 Mark 4 Mark 5 = A 1 = B 2 = C 3 = D 4 = E 5 = F 6 = G 7 = H 8 = I 9 = J 10 = K 11 = L 12 = M 13 = N 14 = O 15 = P 16 = Q 17 = R 18 = S 19 = T 20 = U 21 = V 22 = W 23 = X 24 = Y 25 = Z Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 12

13 3.12 Group Sequence BCS CHARACTER #10 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the same order that they were printed, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form of a group with the same letter. Each successive group will be printed with the next alphabetic character A,B,C..Z. Each form within a group has the same group sequence character. Each successive group will be printed with the next alphabetic character A,B,C..Z. After the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. When the forms are read by the barcode reader, any deviation from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. BCS CHARACTER #10 = 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 13

14 3.13 Forms in a Group BCS CHARACTER #11 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the same order that they were printed, and that there are no missing forms. The character shows the total number of forms in the group. This is achieved by coding each form as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. These equate to a numeric value. The character shows the total number of forms in the group. Each form has the same character on it. BCS CHARACTER #11 = A = 0 (Total number of pages in group is 0) = B = 1 (Total number of pages in group is = C = 2 (Total number of pages in group is 2) = D = 3 ( etc ) = E = 4 = F = 5 = G = 6 = H = 7 = I = 8 = J = 9 = K = 10 = L = 11 = M = 12 = N = 13 = O = 14 = P = 15 = Q = 16 = R = 17 = S = 18 = T = 19 = U = 20 = V = 21 = W = 22 = X = 23 = Y = 24 = Z = 25 Examples 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 14

15 3.14 Franker Control BCS CHARACTER #25 (Franker 1) This character is used to control the franker 1 bit. This single character can be either B = ON (bit set) or A = off (bit not set). This allows the four groups to be controlled by a dynamic franker (when used in conjunction with BCS26) BCS CHARACTER #26 (Franker 2) This character is used to control the franker 2 bit. This single character can be either B = ON (bit set) or A = off (bit not set). This allows the four groups to be controlled by a dynamic franker (when used in conjunction with BCS25) Example Franker 1 (BCS#25) A B A B Franker 2 (BCS#26) A A B B Group Note: If either of these BCS characters is defined then it is not possible to control the franking via BCS #6 (see page 6). This will result in an invalid programme error message being displayed 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 15

16 3.15 Break Function This uses multiple characters within the barcode label to set an event on a change of the defined string (portion of the label). This event is selectable within the configuration of the job. Possible events are: 1. Nothing 2. Autoend 3. Halt 4. Unseal 5. Ink Mark 1 / VS jog 6. Ink Mark 2 / Conveyor control Note the break function looks for a change in a defined string within the barcode label; therefore the event will happen on the group after the change. The section of barcode used for the break function can have a maximum of 25 characters. The event that occurs on a change in the break number is defined in the configuration screen under the Misc. tab Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 16

17 4. Barcode System page layout arrangement 8mm Min 1mm Min 1mm Min Direction of Paper Travel 14mm Min 100mm Max Label Length 6mm Min Vertical Direction 6mm Min 100mm Max Label Length Horizontal Direction 6mm Min 1mm Min 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 17

18 5. Bar Code Label Details Note: The Barcode scanning system uses a high speed scanner (2,000 reads per second) which has to see 5 successive identical scans before returning the scan result. If reading is being achieved but the incorrect characters are being returned, look at the following list of parameters. To ensure reliable reading of the Bar Code Label it should be of the following minimum dimensions: 5.1 Bar Code Width 8mm Min (Vertical) Note: The minimum width for vertical barcodes does not include allowance for print variation relative to the edge of the page. If the barcode position varies by, say, +/-2mm then the minimum width of the barcode will be 12mm (8 nominal + print variation). 14mm Min (Horizontal) 5.2 Narrow bar Thickness The minimum acceptable thickness for the narrow bar should be 0.01 (0.25mm). Use of the minimum bar thickness is dependent on print and font quality. If reading errors occur increase the minimum bar thickness of the barcode character leaving all other parameters the same. 5.3 Ratio of Wide Bar to Narrow Bar The minimum acceptable ratio between the wide bar and narrow bar thicknesses should be 2.5. However, to achieve a higher level of read reliability the ratio should be increased to Quiet Zone There should be a clear area at each end of the bar code of at least 6mm (0.25 ). There should be no graphics or text printing or background colour changes on the form in this quiet zone. 5.5 Start and Stop Characters in the Bar Code Label The bar code label requires the printing of an asterisk * at the beginning and also at the end of the label. These are the start and stop characters, which are used in the decoding of the label. 5.6 Maximum Number of Characters in the Bar Code Label The maximum character content in the label is 25 alphanumeric characters not including the stop and start characters. This includes both the system required characters and the customer defined functions. The maximum size of the barcode label must not be greater than 100mm. 5.7 Orientation of the Bar Code Label Horizontal or vertical barcodes may be used (see page 17). 5.8 Position of the Bar Code Label The bar code label should be positioned as indicated on the page layout arrangement (see page 17) Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 18

19 6 Data Logging The machine has a built-in Data Logging function which will create a logfile of all barcodes read against date, job-name and operator. The data log can be accessed through Statistics in the setup (menu) screen of the operating software. See Data Logging Specification document. 7 Feed Unit Information 7.1 Feeder Accumulator Folder Collation Collation of documents is carried out in the Accumulator of the systems unit and allows for up to 8 sheets to be collated together before fold (dependent on material, fold type and envelope capacity). Single page or multiple page sets can be diverted before fold in a Sheet Divert Unit if fitted. Sheet divert units allow for documents to be diverted for bad read, bad sequence, oversized groups or by OMR/Barcode control. A sheet divert unit is recommended for ease of operation. Collation of documents before fold maintains the production speed of the machine for group sizes of an average of 2 pages per set. Feed Orientation The feed orientation is always face up, head first (relative to the addressed face of the document). Print Sequence Print sequence is always first to last, i.e. page 1 is on top of the printed stack. Reading Surfaces Reading can be carried out on either the top or the bottom surface of the document. This allows for duplex printed material with the OMR/Barcode on the reverse side of the document. 7.2 Feeder Reader Folder Collation Collation of forms is always on the Shuttle Bed (after fold). The number of sheets collated in a group is dependent on the material, fold type and envelope capacity. Collation after fold reduces the machine speed with the number of forms in the group. Feed Orientation The feed orientation (relative to the addressed face of the document) can be either: a) Face up, head first (using a Z fold) or b) Face down, feet first (using a C fold). Print Sequence Print sequence is dependent on feed orientation. If the document orientation is face up, as per a) above, then the print sequence is first to last, i.e. page 1 is on the top of the printed stack. If the document orientation is face down, as per b) above, then the print sequence is last to first, i.e. page 1 is on the bottom of the printed stack and the stack is inverted in the Hi-Cap feeder. Reading Surfaces Reading can be carried out on either top or bottom surface of the document Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 19

20 7.3 Insert Feeder, Reading Collation Collation of forms is always on the shuttle bed. Feed Orientation The feed orientation is always face down, feet first (relative to the addressed face of the document). Print Sequence The print sequence is last to first, i.e. page 1 is on the bottom of the printed stack. The stack is inverted in the feeder so that page 1 is fed first. End of Group Mark The end of group mark must appear on the last page of the set which is the last page to be fed. It is not possible to use First of Group (FOG) grouping with this hardware (this includes using Customer ID only). Reading Surfaces Reading is only carried out on the bottom surface of the document. Note: Where print sequence or feed orientation dictate that the forms must be fed face up and head first, then an OMR/Barcode folder with Turnover Fold Plate A A is recommended. General Notes a) The OMR/Barcode head and bracket assembly is not switchable by the operator between top and bottom reading. If reading on both surfaces is required then two reading heads and bracket assemblies must be fitted. b) If it is required to frequently change the OMR/Barcode head position between two different positions then it is recommended that two heads be fitted for ease of operation. c) The sheet divert unit is not a forms processor. The sheet divert is provided to reject exceptions only. Any diverted forms should not be reprocessed through the machine Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 20

21 8 Appendix 1 Numeric Custom Barcodes Numeric barcodes are, as the name suggests, barcodes that only contain numeric characters and no alpha characters. The most common form of this used in mailing machines is 2 of 5 Interleaved. 2 of 5 Interleaved barcodes have a much higher density than the standard 3 of 9 and can subsequently be used where a large number of characters is required (14 25). Numeric codes already Supported The standard machine already supports two custom numeric codes. However, the functionality of these codes is limited to the specification below. Our standard feature of data logging is supported with all barcode types. Additional functionality for 2 of 5 interleaved If you require additional functionality this can easily be included in our product. However, an additional charge will have to be made for this extra feature. Please contact the Technical Support department who will be able to advise you of the additional cost to achieve your requirements. To simplify the process you will need to order Part number ES1505AA and supply your detailed barcode requirement. Custom Control 1 This option reads numeric characters in 3 of 9 barcode The following functions are supported:- a) Grouping 0 = Continuation sheet 1 = End of group b) Sequence 0 9 (single character) Notes: 1. These functions can be allocated to any character position in the barcode. I.e. grouping could be character 2 and sequence may be character The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. Grouping can be first of group or end of group 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 21

22 Custom Control 2 This option reads numeric characters in 2 of 5 Interleaved barcode The following functions are supported:- a) Grouping 0 = Continuation sheet 1 = End of group b) Sequence 0 9 (single character) Notes: 1. These functions can be allocated to any character position in the barcode. I.e. grouping could be character 2 and sequence may be character The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. Grouping can be first of group or end of group Additional functionality for 2 of 5 interleaved If you require additional functionality this can easily be included in our product. However, an additional charge will have to be made for this extra feature. Please contact the Technical Support department who will be able to advise you of the additional cost to achieve your requirements. To simplify the process you will need to order Part number ES1505AA and supply your detailed barcode requirement Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 22

23 Custom Control 3 This option reads alpha-numeric characters in 3 of 9 barcode The total characters in the label do not include the start and stop characters ( * ) For each function a start position and length needs to be defined The following functions are supported:- Form Sequence within Group (Package Sheet Number) This uses 2 characters to create a two digit decimal number, which always starts at 1 and ends at the value of the Forms in Group. The Form sequence within Group can have any value between 01 and 99. Form in Group (Pages in Set Number) This defines the number of pages in each set to go into an envelope and is a 2 digit decimal created from 2 barcode characters. Forms in group can have any value from 01 to 99. The value should be the same for all the pages of a set. Grouping An end of group (set) is assumed when the Form Sequence within Group equals the Forms in Group. Customer ID (Policy Number) The policy number is an alpha numeric text string comprising a number characters of the barcode. The customer id must be the for every page of a set as defined above. Selective Feed (Machine Function Characters) Each machine function is an alpha numeric which is converted to base 32. Base 32 is a 5 BIT word where each BIT is used for a specific machine function. Character X controls BITs 1 to 5. Character Y controls BITs 6 to 10. Character Z controls BITs 11 to 15. Where BIT 1 controls feeder 1, BIT 2 controls feeder 2, etc. The BIT control is 1 = On, 0 = Off Notes: 1. These functions can be allocated to any character position in the barcode. 2. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. There is no grouping character and end of group is assumed when the Form Sequence within Group equals the Forms in Group Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 23

24 Custom Control 4 This option reads numeric characters in 2 of 5 Interleaved barcode The following functions are supported:- Grouping and Envelope Divert Character 1 is used to control grouping and envelope diverts 1 and 2. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where:- 0 = Off 1 = On BIT 1 = Envelope Divert 1 BIT 2 = Envelope Divert 2 BIT 3 = End of Group Form Sequence within Job (Page Sequence) The page sequence number is constructed from 2 characters of the label. The combined character value cycles from 01 to 99 then restarts a 01. It increments for every page fed. Group Sequence The group sequence should increment by 1 with each new set of documents. After 9 it returns to 1. Selective Feed and Autoend Character 5 is used to control selective feeding from stations 1 and 2 and to autoend the machine with the marked document on the output conveyor. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where:-0 = Off 1 = On BIT 1 = Feeder 1 BIT 2 = Feeder 2 BIT 3 = Stop Ink Marking Character 22 can have a value of 0 to 2 with control parameters as fol- lows:- 0 = No Ink Mark 1 = Ink Mark 1 2 = Ink Mark 2 Check Digit Character 24 the check digit is to be used to check the value of all the characters. This is a standard feature of 2 of 5 interleaved barcode. Customer ID (Policy Number) The policy number is an numeric text string comprising a number characters of the barcode. The customer id must be the same for every page of a set as defined above. Notes: 1. The positions of these functions are set within the barcode label (NOT able to be allocated to any character position in the barcode) except for Form Sequence within Job, Group Sequence and Customer ID. 2. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 24

25 Custom Control 5 This option reads numeric characters in 2 of 5 Interleaved barcode For each function a start position and length needs to be defined The following functions are supported:- Form Sequence within a Group This uses 1 character to create a 1 digit decimal number, which always starts at the total forms in group and ends at a value of 1. The Form Sequence within Group can have any value between 9 and 1. Forms in Group This defines the number of pages in each set to go into an envelope and is a 1 digit decimal number created from 1 barcode character. Forms in Group can have any value from 1 to 9. The value should be the same for all the pages of a set. Grouping An end of group (set) is assumed when the Form Sequence within a Group is equal to 1. Group Sequence OR Customer ID The group sequence number is a numeric string comprising a number of characters of the barcode. The group sequence must be the same for every page of a set as defined above. The Sequence goes from a maximum to 1. After reaching 1 the count wraps back to Selective Feed One character is used to control selective feeding from stations 1 and 2. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where:-0 = Off 1 = On BIT 0 = Feeder 1 BIT 1 = Feeder 2 BIT 3 = Not Used Notes: 1. These functions can be allocated to any character position in the barcode. 2. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. Sequence direction is down. 4. Sequence start position is There is no grouping character and EOG is assumed when the form sequence within a group equals the Sequence start position (in this example 1) Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 25

26 Custom Control 6 This option reads numeric characters in 2 of 5 Interleaved barcode The following functions are supported: - Form Sequence within Job (Page Sequence) The page sequence number is constructed from 2 characters of the label. The combined character value cycles from 01 to 99 then restarts a 01. It increments for every page fed. Grouping(see note 1) Character 11 is used to control grouping and the force folding of documents. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: BIT 1 = Not used (Matching in a group) BIT 2 = Force Fold BIT 3 = End of Group 0 = Off 1 = On Customer ID The customer ID is a numeric string comprising a number of characters of the barcode. The customer ID must be the same for every page of a set. Selective Feed Two characters are used to control selective feeding from stations 1,2,3 and 4. The characters can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: 0 = Off 1 = On Character 1 Character 2 BIT 0 = Feeder 1 BIT 0 = Feeder 4 BIT 1 = Feeder 2 BIT 1 = Not used BIT 3 = Feeder 3 BIT 3 = Not used Output Control (Unseal, Jog)(see note 1) This character is used to control the sealing and jogging of the filled envelope. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off and 1 = On.Character 14 BIT 1 = Not used (ink marking) BIT 2 = Unseal BIT 3 = Jog (for a vertical stacker) Check Digit Character 16 (the check digit) is to be used to check the value of all the characters. This is a standard feature of 2 of 5 interleaved barcode. Notes: 1. The positions of these functions are set within the barcode label (NOT able to be allocated to any character position in the barcode) except for Form Sequence within Job, Selective Feed and Customer ID. 2. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. Sequence direction and sequence start position are definable Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 26

27 Custom Control 7 This option reads numeric characters in 2 of 5 Interleaved barcode The following functions are supported: - Form Sequence within Job (Page Sequence) The page sequence number is constructed from 2 characters of the label. The combined character value cycles from 01 to 99 then restarts a 01. It increments for every page fed. Grouping (see note 1) Character 11 is used to control the grouping (when there is no change in the customer ID) and the force folding of the documents. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off and 1 = On.BIT 1 = Not used (Matching in a group) BIT 2 = Force Fold BIT 3 = End of Group Customer ID This is used to control the grouping. When the customer ID changes EOG is set for the document in front (completing the group). The customer ID must be on every page. Selective Feed Two characters are used to control selective feeding from stations 1,2,3 and 4. The characters can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off and 1 = On.Character 1 Character 2 BIT 0 = Feeder 1 BIT 0 = Feeder 4 BIT 1 = Feeder 2 BIT 1 = Not used BIT 3 = Feeder 3 BIT 3 = Not used Output Control (Unseal, Jog)(see note 1) This character is used to control the sealing and jogging of the filled envelope. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off and 1 = On.Character 14 BIT 1 = Not used (ink marking) BIT 2 = Unseal BIT 3 = Jog (for a vertical stacker) Check Digit Character 16 the check digit is to be used to check the value of all the characters. This is a standard feature of 2 of 5 interleaved barcode. Notes: 1. The positions of these functions are set within the barcode label (NOT able to be allocated to any character position in the barcode) except for Form Sequence within Job, Selective Feed and Customer ID. 2. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 3. Sequence direction and sequence start position are definable Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 27

28 Custom Control 8 This option reads alphanumeric characters in 3 of 9 barcode The following functions are supported: - Form Sequence within Job The page sequence number is constructed from 1 character of the label. The character value cycles from 0 to 9 then restarts at 0. It increments for every page fed. (Character value can cycle from 1 to 9 then restart at 1 ) Grouping Grouping is determined depending on the functions selected. There are 4 different ways to group. a) Grouping on customer ID (see below) b) Forms in Group and Form Sequence within a Group When these 2 functions are selected then they control the grouping of the documents. When the form sequence within the group is equal to the forms in group then EOG is set. (Security is maintained by checking the forms in group does not change until the group is complete and that the form sequence within a group in correct) c) Forms in a group and Group sequence EOG is set when the forms fed equals the forms in group. (Security is maintained by Checking the Group sequence is correct for the documents d) Forms in group When forms in group is used but no other sequence is used then we set an implied EOG. This is set when we have fed enough documents (i.e. when we reach the forms in group limit) this option for grouping is the least secure Customer ID This can be used to control the grouping. When the customer ID changes EOG is set for the document in front (completing the group). The customer ID must be on every page if this is being used to control the grouping of the documents (see note 3). Selective Feed One character is used to control selective feeding from stations 1, 2 and 3. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off 1 = On BIT 0 = Feeder 1 BIT 1 = Feeder 2 BIT 3 = Feeder 3 The selective feeders can be changed via the substitution tables. cont Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 28

29 For software/firmware before June 2010:- Form sequence within a group This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number, which always starts at 1 and ends at the value of the Forms in Group. The Form sequence within Group can have any value between 1 and 9. Matching This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number; the match character must be the same for each document within the group. The match character will then increment by 1 for the next group. After reaching 9 it returns to 1. Group Sequence This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number, the group sequence should increment by 1 with each new set of documents. After reaching 9 it returns to 1. For software and firmware released after June 2010:- Form sequence within a group This uses up to 2 characters to create a two digit decimal number, which always starts at 1 and ends at the value of the Forms in Group. The Form sequence within Group can have any value between 01 and 99. Matching This uses up to 4 characters to create a four digit decimal number; the match character must be the same for each document within the group. The match characters do not need to increment in sequence but it is recommended to do so as this aids identification of mismatch to an operator. A single match character can have a value between 0 and 9. Any number of match characters can be used to a maximum of 4, where the value can be between 0000 and Group Sequence This uses up to 5 characters to create a five digit decimal number, the group sequence should increment by 1 with each new set of documents. With a single character of group sequence the value can be set to operate either 0 to 9 or 1 to 9 (where the count rolls over from 9 back to 1). With multiple characters the value can be set to operate either to or to (where the count rolls over from back to 00001). Multiple use of characters In certain cases the characters in a label may appear to have the same function. An example would be where 4 characters of match run sequentially so can also be considered a group sequence. It is now possible to use these characters for both functions by selecting the same characters in the label for each function. The remainder of Custom Control 8 applies to both pre and post June cont Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 29

30 Forms in-group This defines the number of pages in each set to go into an envelope and is a 3 digit decimal created from 3 barcode characters. Forms in group can have any value from 001 to 999. The value should be the same for all the pages of a set. Break Function (now a standard BCS control function) This uses multiple characters within the barcode label to set an event on a change of the defined string (portion of the label). This event is selectable within the configuration of the job. (Possible events are: 1. Nothing 2. Autoend 3. Halt 4. Unseal 5. Ink Mark 1 / jog 6. Ink Mark 2 / Conveyor control Note the break function looks for a change in a defined string within the barcode label therefore the event will happen on the group after the change. BCS Character 6 has been separated into 9 separate functions so that all output processing options are independent of each other BCS 20 Envelope Divert 1 This character is used to control the envelope divert 1. This single character can be either 1 = ON (divert) or 0 = off BCS21 Envelope Divert 2 This character is used to control the envelope divert 2. This single character can be either 1 = ON (divert) or 0 = off BCS22 Envelope Divert 3 This character is used to control the envelope divert 3. This single character can be either 1 = ON (divert) or 0 = off BCS23 Ink Mark 1 / Jog This character is used to control the ink mark1/jog. This single character can be either 1 = ON (ink/jog) or 0 = off BCS24 Ink Mark 2 / Conveyor Control This character is used to control the ink mark 2 / conveyor control. This single character can be either 1 = ON (ink mark 2) or 0 = off BCS25 Franker 1 This character is used to control the franker1 solenoid. This single character can be either 1 = ON (Frank) or 0 = off (Don t Frank) BCS26 Franker 2 This character is used to control the franker 2 solenoid. This single character can be either 1 = ON (Frank) or 0 = off (Don t Frank) BCS27 Sheet Divert 1 This character is used to control the sheet divert 1. This single character can be either 1 = ON (divert) or 0 = off 1200 Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 30

31 BCS28 Sheet Divert 2 This character is used to control the sheet divert 2. This single character can be either 1 = ON (divert) or 0 = off Notes: 1. The whole barcode can be read and data logged up to 25 characters. 2. All sequence characters can be more than one character if required. 3. If grouping by customer ID and Forms in Group is not defined, then all other BCS functions available in this custom code can be defined and used if required Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 31

32 Custom Control 9 This option reads numeric characters in interleaved 2 of 5 barcode The following functions are supported: - Form Sequence within Job The page sequence number is constructed from 1 character of the label. The character value cycles from 0 to 9 then restarts at 0. It increments for every page fed. (Character value can cycle from 1 to 9 then restart at 1 ) Grouping Grouping is determined depending on the functions selected. There are 4 different ways to group. a) Grouping on customer ID (see below) b) Forms in Group and Form Sequence within a Group When these 2 functions are selected then they control the grouping of the documents. When the form sequence within the group is equal to the forms in group then EOG is set. (Security is maintained by checking the forms in group does not change until the group is complete and that the form sequence within a group in correct) c) Forms in a group and Group sequence EOG is set when the forms fed equals the forms in group. (Security is maintained by Checking the Group sequence is correct for the documents d) Forms in group When forms in group is used but no other sequence is used then we set an implied EOG. This is set when we have fed enough documents (i.e. when we reach the forms in group limit) this option for grouping is the least secure Customer ID This can be used to control the grouping. When the customer ID changes EOG is set for the document in front (completing the group). The customer ID must be on every page if this is being used to control the grouping of the documents (see note 3). Selective Feed One character is used to control selective feeding from stations 1, 2 and 3. The character can have a value between 0 and 7. The decimal value is converted into a binary code where: - 0 = Off 1 = On BIT 0 = Feeder 1 BIT 1 = Feeder 2 BIT 3 = Feeder 3 The selective feeders can be changed via the substitution tables Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 32

33 For software/firmware before June 2010:- Form sequence within a group This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number, which always starts at 1 and ends at the value of the Forms in Group. The Form sequence within Group can have any value between 1 and 9. Matching This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number; the match character must be the same for each document within the group. The match character will then increment by 1 for the next group. After reaching 9 it returns to 1. Group Sequence This uses 1 character to create a one digit decimal number, the group sequence should increment by 1 with each new set of documents. After reaching 9 it returns to 1. For software and firmware released after June 2010:- Form sequence within a group This uses up to 2 characters to create a two digit decimal number, which always starts at 1 and ends at the value of the Forms in Group. The Form sequence within Group can have any value between 01 and 99. Matching This uses up to 4 characters to create a four digit decimal number; the match character must be the same for each document within the group. The match characters do not need to increment in sequence but it is recommended to do so as this aids identification of mismatch to an operator. A single match character can have a value between 0 and 9. Any number of match characters can be used to a maximum of 4, where the value can be between 0000 and Group Sequence This uses up to 5 characters to create a five digit decimal number, the group sequence should increment by 1 with each new set of documents. With a single character of group sequence the value can be set to operate either 0 to 9 or 1 to 9 (where the count rolls over from 9 back to 1). With multiple characters the value can be set to operate either to or to (where the count rolls over from back to 00001). Multiple use of characters In certain cases the characters in a label may appear to have the same function. An example would be where 4 characters of match run sequentially so can also be considered a group sequence. It is now possible to use these characters for both functions by selecting the same characters in the label for each function. The remainder of Custom Control 9 applies to both pre and post June Series Barcode Specifications Issue 16 May 2013 Page 33