8-8 SV63136 Rev. A
8 • Scanning
Supported
Square and
Rectangular
Formats
(continued)
• Short edge of barcode in the direction of travel (long edge first):
Example of Long Edge of
Barcode in Travel Direction
Direction of Travel
The following Rectangular Data Matrix formats shall be supported by the
HCSF and the corresponding data capacity:
Supported Rectangular Code Formats (Long Edge First)
Size Max
Numeric
Capacity
Max Alpha-
numeric
capacity
Max.
Binary
capacity
Min.
Supported
Module
Size (mm)
Max.
Supported
Module
Size (mm)
8 x 18 10 6 3 0.33 0.635
8 x 32 20 13 8 0.33 0.453
12 x 26 32 22 14 0.33 0.559
12 x 36 44* 31 20 0.33 0.432
16 x 36 64* 46* 30 0.33 0.432
16 x 48 98* 72* 47* 0.33 0.330
*Can be read but software ignores any data beyond the 32nd character
NOTE: There are some combinations that are not supported because
they will result in a barcode length or width that exceeds the .6" (16mm)
maximum length or width specification as listed in the earlier Physical
Specifications section.