GS1 DataBar Truncated

GS1 DataBar Truncated

GS1 DataBar Truncated is a fixed-length, linear barcode symbology that can be used to encode a GTIN-14 on items not scanned at point of sale.

Also known as: RSS-14 Truncated.

Uses:

• Small items not scanned at point of sale, such as healthcare products.

Variants:

• GS1 DataBar Stacked is a variant of GS1 DataBar Truncated for use where a taller, narrower symbol is required.
• GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional is a variant of GS1 DataBar Truncated of full height for items scanned at point of sale.
• GS1 DataBar Truncated Composite is a variant of GS1 DataBar Truncated that should be used when a CC-A or CC-B GS1 composite 2D component is required.

Data syntax: GS1 Application Identifiers.

Standards: ISO/IEC 24724, ITS Reduced Space Symbology (RSS), AIM ISS - Reduced Space Symbology (RSS), GS1 General Specifications.

Data and Options

• The data field input must be a solitary AI (01) with thirteen or fourteen digits of a GTIN, i.e. (01)....
• If thirteen digits of AI (01) data are supplied then the check digit is calculated automatically, otherwise the provided check digit will be verified.
• Deprecated: For internal use. The linkage option signifies the presence of a GS1 composite 2D component.

Examples

Identical symbols, input provided with and without a check digit:

Data:    (01)09521234543213
Options: 
Encoder: databartruncated

Data:    (01)0952123454321
Options: 
Encoder: databartruncated