2D Data Matrix Marking

2D Data Matrix marking is commonly used for machine-readable 2-D codes. The main purpose of 2D Data Matrix marking on parts is to be able to be verified throughout the lifespan of the part. The advantage of 2D marking is the traceability, improving manufacturing efficiency, quality control, and inventory management.

2D Data matrix marking satisfies a number of industries specific and government mandates, including U.S. Department of Defense IUID (Item Unique Identification). The process involves permanent marking of the IUID code, verifying the readability of the code, and then reading the code during manufacturing and life of the part.

UID Structure

Data Elements TEIs Data Value Encoded Data

CAGE MFR 0CVA5 MFR0CVA5

SN within EID SER 674A36458 SER674A36458

CAGE (EID not MFG) SPL 0F3N5 SPL0F3N5

SN (EDI not MFG) UCN 10936 UCN10936

Current PN PNR 4202435-01 PNR 4202435-01

Original PN PNO 4202435-01 PNO 4202435-01

[)>^R_SDD^G_SMFR 0CVA5 ^G_SSER 674A36458^R_S^EO_T

Where:

[)> = A three-character compliance indicator

^R_S = A Format Trailer Character to indicate the end of a data format

envelope

DD = A special, interim DoD-specific format header, which indicates

TEIs are being used in the collaborative solution

^G_S = A Data Element Separator used between data fields

MFR = TEI for Manufacturer CAGE code

0CVA5= CAGE Code

SER = TEI for Serial Number within the Enterprise Identifier

674A36458 = Serial Number within Enterprise Identifier

^EO_T = A Message Trailer which identifies the end of the message within

the data stream

Application Samples

Customer 1

[)>^RSDD^GSMFR 17576^GS PNO 2006911-5^GSSER 1SJ8001090015^RS^EOT

Customer 2

[)>^RS12^GSMFR 63005^GSSER GX109077^RSEOT [)>^RS12^GSPNR EG60251^RSEOT

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