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Using the AI code input support function (RX2-S only) 4-84
4.15 Using the AI code input support function (RX2-S only)
(1) Function
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"AI code" is the abbreviation for "Application Identifier".
AI code is an identification code that manages the data items attached to the head of a product code,
expiration date, quantity, lot No., and various other data, and is represented by a 2 to 4 digit number.
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AI code is used with barcode standards established by GS1.
"GS1" is the abbreviation for "Global Standard One". It is an international organization that designs and
proposes international standards.
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Items set by 4 kinds of barcodes (Code128, DM, QR or micro QR) can use the AI code input support function.
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The following AI codes can be input by AI code input support function.
AI code
Data item
Data length
Character types that can be input
01
GTIN
Fixed
14
Numeric
10
Batch or Lot Number
Variable
20
Alphanumeric/ASCII symbols
11
Production Date
Fixed
6
"YYMMDD" fixed or numeric
15
Best Before Date
Fixed
6
"YYMMDD" fixed or numeric
17
Expiration Date
Fixed
6
"YYMMDD" fixed or numeric
21
Serial Number
Variable
20
Alphanumeric/ASCII symbols
30
Variable Count
Variable
8
Numeric
91
Company Internal Information
Variable
30
Alphanumeric/ASCII symbols
310*
Net Weight - Kilograms - Trade
Fixed
6
Numeric characters
320*
Net Weight - Pounds - Trade
Fixed
6
Numeric characters
No.
Data length
Condition
1
Fixed
Number of input characters does not match the data length.
2
A character other than an input able character was input.
3
Seven or more characters were set at the * part of AI code (310*) and (320*).
4
Variable
Number of input characters exceeds the data length.
5
A character other than an input able character was input
6
"FNC1" code was input at other than the beginning or end of an item.
*Indicates the number of digits after
the decimal point.
(0 to 6 can be input.)
Variable length is the maximum
number of characters.
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"FNC1" code must be added at the end of "Variable" data length items.
("FNC1" indicates the end of the variable length code.)
If "FNC1"is not input, the system will add it automatically
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If even one of the following conditions is satisfied, "Invalid Barcode" will be displayed.
*The AI code itself (2 to 4 digits) is not included in the input character count.
*The "FNC1" code at the end of a data length "Variable" item is not included in the input character count.