Beckhoff EL6692 Documentation page 13

Item Type of
no. information
1 Beckhoff order
number
2 Beckhoff Traceability
Number (BTN)
3 Article description
4 Quantity
5 Batch number
6 ID/serial number
7 Variant number
...
Further types of information and data identifiers are used by Beckhoff and serve internal processes.
Structure of the BIC
Example of composite information from item 1 to 4 and 6. The data identifiers are marked in red for better
display:
BTN
An important component of the BIC is the Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN, item no. 2). The BTN is a
unique serial number consisting of eight characters that will replace all other serial number systems at
Beckhoff in the long term (e.g. batch designations on IO components, previous serial number range for
safety products, etc.). The BTN will also be introduced step by step, so it may happen that the BTN is not yet
coded in the BIC.
This information has been carefully prepared. However, the procedure described is constantly being further
developed. We reserve the right to revise and change procedures and documentation at any time and with-
out prior notice. No claims for changes can be made from the information, illustrations and descriptions in
this information.
EL6692
Explanation
Beckhoff order number 1P
Unique serial number,
see note below
Beckhoff article
description, e.g.
EL1008
Quantity in packaging
unit, e.g. 1, 10, etc.
Optional: Year and week
of production
Optional: Present-day
serial number system,
e.g. with safety products
Optional: Product variant
number on the basis of
standard products
NOTE
Version: 3.2
Data Number of digits
identifier incl. data identifier
8
S 12
1K 32
Q 6
2P 14
51S 12
30P 32
Foreword
Example
1P072222
SBTNk4p562d7
1KEL1809
Q1
2P401503180016
51S678294104
30PF971, 2*K183
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