Data Matrix - Opticon L-46X User Manual

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Data Matrix

Data Matrix is a matrix type 2D barcode developed by Idymatrix Corporation, which has characteristics
of L-shaped finder and a symbol capable of miniaturizing. It is mainly used for industrial, and is used in
a wide range of fields at overseas. Data Matrix is a symbol standardized also in ISO/IEC 16022.
Data Matrix Code Overview
Following are the Data Matrix configuration.
Item
Character set
Maximum digits
(ECC200 square)
Maximum digits
(ECC200 rectangle)
Symbol size
(ECC200)
Error correction
(ECC200)
Negative barcode,
mirror printing
Transfer data format
Data (variable length)
● Setting item
GS1 conversion
Disable/enable GS1 Data Matrix conversion by setting.
Refer to 6.2.1 for setting detail.
ECI protocol output
Enable/disable output of Data Matrix ECI protocol data by setting.
Refer to 6.2.6 for setting detail.
L-46X User's Manual
1st
ASCII value 0-127 (ISO 646)
ASCII value 128-255 (ISO 8859-1, Alphabet No.1, Expand ASCII)
Using ECI: many other character sets
Alphanumeric data: 2335 characters
8 bit data: 1556 characters
Numeric data: 3116 characters
Alphanumeric data: 98 characters
8 bit data: 47 characters
Numeric data: 72 characters
Even rows and even columns, square or rectangle,
Square: minimum 10 x 10, maximum 144 x 144 module
Rectangle: minimum 8 x 18, maximum 16 x 48 module (6 patterns)
Set automatically
Negative and mirror printed Data Matrix are readable
Overview
Chapter-6
Code Options
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