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Generador Gratuito de Código de Barras GS1-128

GS1 global standard barcode with Application Identifiers (AIs) for shipping containers, SSCC, batch numbers, and expiration dates.

11. Simbología SeleccionadaGS1 General Specifications / ISO/IEC 15417
GS1-128
GS1-128 — Global supply chain standard with Application Identifiers (AIs) for batch, expiry, and SSCC.
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ℹ️ GS1 Application Identifiers and alphanumeric data
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TIPO: GS1-128
LONGITUD: 28
DATOS: (01)00012345678905(10)ABC123

¿Qué es el código de barras GS1-128?

GS1 global standard barcode with Application Identifiers (AIs) for shipping containers, SSCC, batch numbers, and expiration dates. Defined under standard GS1 General Specifications / ISO/IEC 15417, GS1-128 is engineered for fast, reliable optical scanning across industrial and commercial environments.

EspecificaciónDetalles
Simbología EstándarGS1-128 (GS1 General Specifications / ISO/IEC 15417)
Conjunto de CaracteresGS1 Application Identifiers and alphanumeric data
Algoritmo de ChecksumModulo 103 check digit plus GS1 FNC1 start character
Zona de Silencio10 times the X-dimension on left and right
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✅ Ventajas Principales

  • •Encodes multiple business data fields (GTIN, Batch, Expiry, Weight) in a single barcode
  • •Globally standardized Application Identifier structure

📦 Casos de Uso Comunes

  • •SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) pallet labels
  • •Pharmaceutical batch numbers and expiration dates (AI 10 & AI 17)
  • •Global supply chain logistics and retail distribution centers
📐Engineering Specification

Deep-Dive: How GS1-128 Encodes Data

GS1-128 (formerly known as UCC/EAN-128) is a specialized application of the Code 128 symbology governed by GS1 General Specifications. While standard Code 128 can encode arbitrary raw text, GS1-128 is strictly structured using standardized GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs). It enables supply chain partners to communicate complex logistics data—such as pallet Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC-18), batch numbers, production dates, expiry dates, net weights, and purchase order numbers—in a universally machine-readable format.

⚙️ Application Identifiers (AIs) & FNC1 Flag Character

The defining characteristic of GS1-128 is its structured data syntax:

  • ›Function 1 (FNC1) Character: A mandatory invisible flag placed immediately after the start character that instructs the scanner that the following data adheres strictly to GS1 Application Identifier standards.
  • ›Application Identifiers (AIs): Two-, three-, or four-digit prefixes enclosed in parentheses in human-readable text that define the meaning and format of following data.
  • ›Common AIs: (00) SSCC-18 Pallet Identifier, (01) GTIN Trade Item Number, (10) Batch/Lot Number, (15) Best Before Date, (17) Expiration Date, (310x) Net Weight in Kilograms, (400) Customer PO Number.
  • ›Variable Length Separators: When combining variable-length data fields, an FNC1 character is inserted between elements to signal the end of one field and the start of the next AI.

🔬 Physical Barcode Anatomy & Zone Breakdown

Quiet Zone
Minimum 10 times the X-dimension of clear lateral margin.
Start Character (A, B, or C)
Initiates Code 128 symbology stream.
FNC1 Character
Crucial GS1 identifier distinguishing GS1-128 from proprietary Code 128.
Application Identifiers & Data
Chained sequence of standardized GS1 logistical attributes.
Modulo 103 Checksum
Integrity validation character.
Stop Character & Quiet Zone
Completes optical reading cycle.

🖨️ Production & Printing Best Practices

  • ✔Parentheses around Application Identifiers (e.g. "(01)") are strictly for human-readable presentation and must NOT be encoded into the barcode bars themselves.
  • ✔Keep overall barcode length under 48 data characters (including AIs) and maximum physical length under 165 mm (6.5 inches) including quiet zones to fit standard shipping labels.
  • ✔For pallet logistics labels (SSCC), print at an X-dimension between 0.495 mm and 1.016 mm and place the label on two adjacent sides of the pallet.
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Optical Scanner Compatibility: Supported by all modern GS1-certified 1D and 2D industrial barcode scanners, ERP handheld terminals (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and automated warehouse sorters.
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Preguntas Frecuentes

What is a GS1 Application Identifier (AI)?

Application Identifiers (AIs) are 2, 3, or 4-digit prefixes in parentheses that define the meaning and format of the data that follows. For example, (01) is GTIN, (10) is Batch Number, and (17) is Expiration Date.

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