This Symbology is also known as Optical Product Code, VCA Barcode, VCA OPC, Vision Council of America OPC Barcode

The key to the OPC system is the unique code and machine-readable symbol assigned to every product. This code allows simpler and more accurate product identification. The symbol makes possible the use of scanner-equipped data entry devices.

The OPC is a 10-digit, numeric code that identifies the product and the manufacturer. The structure of the OPC code is the following:

• 5 digits for Manufacturer Identification Number assigned by the Optical Product Code Council, Inc.
• 4 digits Item Identification Number assigned and controlled by the optical manufacturer. The item identification number must be unique to each individual product
• 1 digit for checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional

Sample of an OPC Barcode

In order to get an OPC barcode image, please follow these steps:

• Set the Symbology property to Opc
• Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
  All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
  • Set the BarWidth property to 0.015 (Value id expressed in Inches)
  • Set the BarHeight property to 0.25 (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the QuietZone property to 0.165, 0, 0.165, 0 - Left, Top, Right, Bottom (Value is expressed in Inches)
• Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 9 digits:
  • 5 digits for Manufacturer Identification Number assigned by the Optical Product Code Council, Inc.
  • 4 digits Item Identification Number assigned and controlled by the optical manufacturer. The item identification number must be unique to each individual product

Code property = 020711721 will produce the following barcode image: