Foreword
EL6751
13
Version: 3.5
Item
no.
Type of informa-
tion
Explanation
Data identifier
Number of
digits incl.
data identi-
fier
Example
1
Beckhoff order
number
Beckhoff order number
1P
8
1P
072222
2
Beckhoff
Traceability
Number (BTN
)
Unique serial number,
see note below
S
12
S
BTNk4p562d7
3
Article description
Beckhoff article
description, e.g. EL1008
1K
32
1K
EL1809
4
Quantity
Quantity in packaging
unit, e.g. 1, 10, etc.
Q
6
Q
1
5
Batch number
Optional: Year and week of
production
2P
14
2P
40150318001
6
6
ID/serial number
Optional: Present-day serial
number system, e.g. with
safety products
51S
12
51S
678294104
7
Variant number
Optional: Product variant
number on the basis of
standard products
30P
32
30P
F971 ,
2*K183
...
Further types of information and data identifiers are used by Beckhoff and serve internal processes.
Structure of the BIC
Example of composite information from items 1 - 4 and 6. The data identifiers are marked in red for better
display:
Fig. 10: Structure of the BIC
BTN
An important component of the BIC is the Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN, item no. 2). The BTN is a
unique serial number consisting of eight characters that will replace all other serial number systems at
Beckhoff in the long term (e.g. batch designations on IO components, previous serial number range for
safety products, etc.). The BTN will also be introduced step by step, so it may happen that the BTN is not yet
coded in the BIC
Notice
This information has been carefully prepared. However, the procedure described is constantly being further
developed. We reserve the right to revise and change procedures and documentation at any time and
without prior notice. No claims for changes can be made from the information, illustrations and descriptions
in this information.
