This is a special version of
UCC/EAN-128, with Application Identifier (AI) = 00. It is used to identify
shipping containers by a serial number
An arbitrary SSCC-18 value to encode has a fixed length of
2+17+1 digits, with this structure: 00 [data] [checksum]
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The "00" is the Application Identifier which identifies the data as SSCC-18
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The [data] is a fixed length data structure of 17 digits. This is a unique
number consisting of these parts:
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1 digit for Extension: The Extension digit has no predetermined logic; it is
freely available to the member company (a member of the national EAN or UCC
organization). In general it refers to Packaging Type
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7 digits for UCC/EAN Company Prefix: The EAN/UPC Company Prefix identifies the
shipping company. It is assigned by the UCC or EAN to a member company. (In
Germany this is called "BBN" - "Bundeseinheitliche Betriebsnummer".)
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9 digits for Serial Reference Number: The Serial Reference Number is assigned
by the member company to identify an individual shipping container
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The [checksum] is the application-specific mod 10 check digit which is
automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products
Sample of a SSCC-18 Barcode with Bearer Bar
In order to get a SSCC-18 barcode image, please follow these
steps:
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Set the Symbology property to Sscc18
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Set the AddChecksum property to True
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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.
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Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed
in Inches)
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Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 00 + 17
digits only
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Setting up the Bearer Bars:
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Set the BearerBarStyle property to Frame, or HorizontalRules
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Set the BearerBarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
