Justification for TrackAbout Barcode Labels - Revision history

Jgreco: Initial proofread pass - docs

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Initial proofread pass - docs

Jgullickson: /* Other related topics */

2020-04-28T20:35:19Z

Tfusco: /* Specifications */

2019-03-06T13:14:39Z

Specifications

Tfusco: /* TrackAbout Barcode Advantages */

2016-06-29T14:00:17Z

TrackAbout Barcode Advantages

Yrobinet: /* TrackAbout Barcode Advantages */

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TrackAbout Barcode Advantages

Yrobinet: /* Overview */

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Overview

Yrobinet at 22:02, 29 February 2016

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Jvargo: /* Overview */

2015-09-14T19:09:48Z

Overview

Yrobinet at 20:57, 15 July 2015

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Yrobinet: /* Description of the Standard TrackAbout Labels */

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Description of the Standard TrackAbout Labels

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 Many customers want to print their own barcode labels. In the long term, TrackAbout has experienced much lost time combined with frustration from customers, eventually switching to TrackAbout labels.
 <BR>
-This page covers the main reasons for adopting and using TrackAbout labels:
+This page covers the main reasons for adopting and using TrackAbout labels.
 ==Overview==
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 For detailed instructions outlining best practices for correctly applying barcodes, please visit the [[Best Practices for Applying Barcodes]] page.
-===Choosing the right Barcode Label===
+===Choosing the Right Barcode Label===
 [https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/best-barcode-label/ Recommended reading before ordering barcode labels]
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 TrackAbout assigned barcode numbers have the following advantages:
 * Only include numbers
-* Includes human readable identifier
+* Include human readable identifier
-* Include a validation checksum ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luhn_algorithm MOD10]). This prevents miskeying barcodes.
+* Include a validation checksum ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luhn_algorithm MOD10]) which prevents miss-keying barcodes
-* Use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128 Code 128] which includes a check digit within the barcode [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128#Check_digit_calculation MOD103].
+* Use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128 Code 128] which includes a check digit within the barcode [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128#Check_digit_calculation MOD103]
-* Are unique within all TrackAbout labels, very important when sharing cylinders.
+* Are unique within all TrackAbout labels, very important when sharing cylinders
 * Typical service life of 7+ years in rugged environments
 ===Check Digits Explanation===
-The Code 128 check digit is calculated by the scanning engine before it gives the resulting number to the application. This helps TrackAbout ensure good scans, but it doesn't do anything to help us avoid mis-keyed numbers by the operator. That is why we also insert a readable check digit ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luhn_algorithm MOD10]) in the numbers that we use for the barcodes.
+The Code 128 check digit is calculated by the scanning engine before it gives the resulting number to the application. This helps TrackAbout ensure good scans, but it doesn't do anything to help us avoid miss-keyed numbers by the operator. That is why we also insert a readable check digit ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luhn_algorithm MOD10]) in the numbers that we use for the barcodes.
 ==Features of the Standard TrackAbout Label==
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 === Number and Identification ===
-* Current labels have a total of 9 digits. The last digit is the check digit
+* Current labels have a total of 9 digits; the last digit is the check digit
 * Labels whole number are unique (includes checksum)
 * Readable is the same as the barcode

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	====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/serial-numbers-are-not-unique/ Why you should never use barcode equal to serial numbers]====		====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/serial-numbers-are-not-unique/ Why you should never use barcode equal to serial numbers]====
	====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/?s=barcode Barcode related TrackAbout blogs]====		====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/?s=barcode Barcode related TrackAbout blogs]====
		+	====[[Generating_barcodes]]====

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 === Specifications ===
-*1.187" x .50" - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
+*1.187 inches x 0.50 inches - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
 *Lamination: 1 mil matte polyester
 *Facestock: 3 mil white polyester

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 * Use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128 Code 128] which includes a check digit within the barcode [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128#Check_digit_calculation MOD103].
 * Are unique within all TrackAbout labels, very important when sharing cylinders.
-* Service life of at least 10 years in rugged environments
+* Typical service life of 7+ years in rugged environments
 ===Check Digits Explanation===

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 TrackAbout assigned barcode numbers have the following advantages:
 * Only include numbers
-* Include a validation checksum
+* Includes human readable identifier
-* Are unique within all TrackAbout Labels
+* Include a validation checksum ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luhn_algorithm MOD10]). This prevents miskeying barcodes.
-* Service life of 10 years
+* Use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128 Code 128] which includes a check digit within the barcode [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_128#Check_digit_calculation MOD103].
 ==Features of the Standard TrackAbout Label==

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 Initial application of the label is crucial to its long-term survival as wrinkles and gaps can cause failure.
-'''For detailed instructions outlining best practices for correctly applying barcodes, please visit the [[Best Practices for Applying Barcodes]] page.'''
+===Choosing the right Barcode Label===
 == Cost ==

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	* Labels whole number are unique (includes checksum)		* Labels whole number are unique (includes checksum)
	* Readable is the same as the barcode		* Readable is the same as the barcode
		+
		+	== Other related topics ==
		+	====[[Best Practices for Applying Barcodes]]====
		+	====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/serial-numbers-are-not-unique/ Why you should never use barcode equal to serial numbers]====
		+	====[https://corp.trackabout.com/blog/?s=barcode Barcode related TrackAbout blogs]====

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	Initial application of the label is crucial to its long-term survival as wrinkles and gaps can cause failure.		Initial application of the label is crucial to its long-term survival as wrinkles and gaps can cause failure.
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		+	'''For detailed instructions outlining best practices for correctly applying barcodes, please visit the [[Best Practices for Applying Barcodes]] page.'''

	== Cost ==		== Cost ==

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-Many customers want to print their own barcode labels. In the long term, TrackAbout has experienced much lost time combined with frustration from customer. eventually switching to TrackAbout labels.
+Many customers want to print their own barcode labels. In the long term, TrackAbout has experienced much lost time combined with frustration from customers, eventually switching to TrackAbout labels.
 <BR>
-Below are the main reasons for adopting and using TrackAbout labels:
+This page covers the main reasons for adopting and using TrackAbout labels:
 == Cost ==
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 * Service life of 10 years
-== Physical Labels ==
+==Features of the Standard TrackAbout Label==
-TrackAbout Physical labels are:
+This label features a film laminate that resists yellowing and cracking for years. It offers protection from physical abrasion and scuffing. Cleaning solvents and harsh chemicals do not affect it, ensuring a clean scannable image for years of accurate reads.
-* Extremely durable
-* Are laminated, protected against most scratches
+The polyester facestock is impervious to ultraviolet light and temperature extremes. Oil, grease, solvents, caustic cleaners and acids have no effect on it. This high contrast white opaque polyester film facestock is specifically designed for use where high-density labels are required for harsh temperature and humidity environments.
-* Use a strong adhesive glue
-* Are highly legible
+The bond strength of the hi-holding acrylic adhesive increases as a function of time and temperature. Humidity has minimal effect on the label performance. When properly applied, labels are not adversely affected by exposure to UV light. Immersion in water has no appreciable effect on the bond strength. After 100 hours at room temperature, the bond actually shows an increase in strength.
-===Description of the Standard TrackAbout Labels===
+=== Specifications ===
 *1.187" x .50" - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
 *Lamination: 1 mil matte polyester

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 ===Description of the Standard TrackAbout Labels===
-*1" x 1/2" - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
+*1.187" x .50" - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
 *Lamination: 1 mil matte polyester
 *Facestock: 3 mil white polyester
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 *Environment: Indoor/Outdoor/Harsh
 *Colors Black on white
-*Symbology: code 128 Ver base 10
+*Symbology: code 128 Ver A/C
-*Check Digit: Mod 10
+*Check Digit: Mod 10 + MOD103
 === Number and Identification ===