Bar code tape
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
BPS 8
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Bar code tape
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General information
The bar code tape is available in different variants:
• BCB G40 ... bar code tape with 40 mm grid, Code128 with character set C, increasing in increments
of 4 (e.g., 000004, 000008, … )
• BCB G30 ... bar code tape with 30 mm grid, Code128 with character set C, increasing in increments
of 3 (e.g., 000003, 000006, … )
A bar code tape consists of a sequence of individual position bar codes in one of the two grids. Defined
cut marks are provided for cutting the BCB.
The bar code tape is delivered on a roll. A roll contains up to 300 m of BCB. The BCB always starts with
the lowest position value at the outside of the roll (this is the value ’000000’ for standard tapes). The BCB
ends at the inside on the wrapping core with the largest position value. If more than 300 m of BCB is
ordered, the total length is divided into rolls of 300 m.
CAUTION
Bar code tape!
BPS 8 is set for bar code tape BCB G30 ... with a 30 mm grid by default.
The BPS 8 can be configured for position measurement with a 40 mm bar code tape
(BCB G40 ...) with the BPS Configuration Tool.
NOTE
Special tapes are produced according to customer specifications.
A special tape is characterized by the following features:
• The initial value as well as the final value of the tape (dependent on the BCB G30 ... grid
dimension) according to customer specifications.
• Special tapes are printed below the bar code with the corresponding position value.
• Tape heights are available in millimeter increments in the range from 20 mm to 140 mm.
• The maximum tape length is 10,000 m, the maximum position value is 9999.99 m.
• Special tapes longer than 300 m are delivered wound on multiple rolls.
An entry wizard is available for special tapes on the Leuze website under the "BPS 8 - Acces
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sories" heading. The entry wizard provides support when entering the individual pieces of tape
data and creates a query or order form with the correct part number and type designation.
NOTE
Only one BCB type per system!
In a given system, use either only BCB G30 ... with 30 mm grid or only BCB G40 ... with
40 mm grid.
If different BCB grids are used in one system, the BPS cannot ensure an exact position deter
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mination.