SSCC-18 Barcode

This Symbology is also known as UPC-128 Shipping Container Code, Code 128 UPC Shipping Container Code, Serial Shipping Container Code, UCC-128, EAN-18, NVE (Nummer der Versandeinheit)

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

SSCC-18 BarcodeThis 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]
  • The "00" is the Application Identifier which identifies the data as SSCC-18
  • The [data] is a fixed length data structure of 17 digits. This is a unique number consisting of these parts:
    • 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
    • 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".)
    • 9 digits for Serial Reference Number: The Serial Reference Number is assigned by the member company to identify an individual shipping container
  • The [checksum] is the application-specific mod 10 check digit which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products

The value to encode passed to Barcode Professional must be:
00 + Extension (1 digit) + Company Prefix (7 digits) + Serial Reference Number (9 digits)
Example: 0000614141123456789

Sample of a SSCC-18 Barcode with Bearer Bar
Sample of a SSCC-18 Barcode with Bearer Bar

How to create SSCC-18 barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a SSCC-18 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Sscc18
  • Set the AddChecksum property to True
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 00 + 17 digits only
  • Setting up the Bearer Bars:
    • Set the BearerBarStyle property to Frame, or HorizontalRules
    • Set the BearerBarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a SSCC-18 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Sscc18
  • Set the AddChecksum property to True
  • 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 and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 00 + 17 digits only
  • Setting up the Bearer Bars:
    • Set the BearerBarStyle property to Frame, or HorizontalRules
    • Set the BearerBarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)

Example of SSCC-18 barcode images

Code property = 0000614141123456789 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules will produce the following barcode images:

SSCC-18 Barcode - Code property = 0000614141123456789 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules   SSCC-18 Barcode - Code property = 0000614141123456789 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules