Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data Formats, Gen | Printronix SL5000r MP

Class 1 Gen 1

64 Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data Formats

According to the EPC code standard there are two specific data type formats: 64 bit and 96 bit. The type of format is defined by the first two bits of the EPC Header. When the first two bits are set to 00, the EPC format is interpreted as a 96 bit data format. When the first two bits are not 00, the EPC format is interpreted as a 64 bit data format.

Each tag class handles this situation differently.

Class 1 Gen 1

The original Class 1 Gen 1 tag was a 64 bit memory designed prior to the EPC standard. Therefore despite a newer 96 bit tag, the data dependent indication was ignored. This is true today and therefore as long as the data fits into the tag memory no check is made of its format.

Gen 2

The Gen 2 protocol manages data size differently and does not use the data format to identify the data size. The Protocol Control (PC) bits (a separate entry in the tag) manages the data size. Therefore the data format is not restricted to the EPC data format.

Class 0+, Class Zuma, and Class 1.19

These Classes were developed subsequent to the EPC standard and have 96 bit memories for the EPC code. To distinguish between 64 bit data and 96 bit data, they conform to the EPC code format standard.

Three parameters should match for error free operation:

1.EPC Format

2.Selected Tag Data Length

3.Size of Data Request

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Printronix SL5000r MP manual Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data Formats, Class 1 Gen, Class 0+, Class Zuma, and Class

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Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Page Rfid Labeling Reference Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents MP2 Rfid Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Rfid Smart Label Application Reference Notes Overview Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance What To Expect When Running Your Rfid ApplicationOverstruck Smart Labels Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance What To Expect When Running Your Rfid Application Smart Label CharacteristicsSupported Tag Types General Tag Type Technology Tag Class Smart Label CharacteristicsLabel Size How It Works How Printronix Makes It EasyTransitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications How It Works Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations How To Order More Smart Labels Printronix Professional ServicesContact Information Printronix Customer Support Center Corporate Offices Corporate Offices Useful Industry Web Links Smart Label Development Rfid Control Menu Rfid Control Menu Cont. from previous Cust Early Write Custom Run Cal Rfid Reader Rfid Control Menu ItemsTag Type Rfid Control Menu ItemsPage Page Page Max Retry Error Error HandlingLabel Retry Tag Write Cnt Tag Void Cnt Failed Tag CntTag Read Cnt Clear Tag Stat Overstrike Style Read Tag Admin User Menu ItemsRead Tag&Eject PreErase Class 0+ Auto Retry Admin User Menu ItemsCustom Tag Custom Write Pwr Custom Tag Len Custom Read PwrCustom Tag Class Custom Rd Tries Custom Run Cal Custom Min PowerCustom Tag Pos Custom Start Pos Requesting An Rfid Report Custom Max PowerEPC Mgr Report Non-RFID Warning Format RFWTAGLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ Rfid PGL CommandsStop LOCKnformat Rfid PGL Commands IDF command in the Execute DF command in the ExecuteStep and startdata parameters using IDF command in the Execute mode Optional incremental reset count parameter to Repeated before it is incremented. The default repeatPrinted before it is reset to the starting value. By Default, there is no reset count. The reset count Rfwtag ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64 ExampleStop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-641 ~NORMAL Stop Alpha SGTIN-64 ~CREATESGTIN-64432 RFWTAG64Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64 ~DF4*ABCDE ~CREATESGTIN-96432 RFWTAG96 Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-64ICNT1500 ~NORMAL ~CREATESGTIN216 Stop END ~EXECUTESGTIN-961 ~NORMALRFWTAG96EPC Stop Barcode RFWTAGLOCKDF6D96EPC ~CREATESGTIN432 Format RFRTAGUNLOCKnformatsizemem bank Bit Field+ END ~EXECUTESGTINFCNT3Stop Rfrtag UNLOCKnformat Field to store the read Indicate dynamic dataResult. Replace n with a Number ranging from 1 to Stop RFRTAG64 Format Format VERIFYfieldformatDASCIIheaderD DASCIITrailerD Verify ASCIITrailer ASCIIheader Example Stop RFRTAG64 64DF2H ~CREATEVERIFY432NOMOTION RFRTAG64END ~EXECUTEVERIFY1 ~NORMAL ~CREATEREADONLY432 RFRTAG64 Write Tag Rfid PGL Commands ExampleFormat Rfwrite Write TagHEX Lock Format RDIposition,length,format Read TagRDI Position Read Tag Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsFormat RT x, start, length, hex, retries, motion, reserved Comments Rfid PPI/ZGL CommandsStart Retries Write or Read Rfid Format Write or Read Rfid FormatFormat RFa,b,c,d Define EPC Data Structure Calibrate Rfid Transponder PositionFormat HRa,b Rfid Setup Enable Rfid MotionSpecify Rfid Retries for a Block Format RZa Set Rfid Tag Password PPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Host VerificationHost Verification Format HVx,y,ASCII FO100,100A0N,60,60FN1FS //Print tag data in FN1 Escrk 1,a,b,D16,c.c Escrk 1,a,b,D24,c.c Rfid Write Rfid PPI/STGL CommandsPPI/ZGL EPC Programming Examples Return Status Port Return Status Port Tools List Software Migration Tools SMTTools List Page Selecting The Tools Selecting The Tools Error Messages Error MessagesControl Panel Error Messages Explanation Solution Rfid TAG ERR Rfid MAX RetryRfid TAG Failed Rfid Unlock CMD Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Rfid Encoder Symptom Solution Setup Guide New Coupler System MP2 Rfid New Coupler System Adjusting The Coupler Position Class 1 Gen Bit And 96 Bit EPC Data FormatsGen Class 0+, Class Zuma, and Class Request from Result Comment PGL EPC Format Handling Selected Size of Data Based onLength Program 64 bit Pad 0s on right for 64 bit = 64 bit Moving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit Tags When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag PGLExample Moving From 64 Bit Tags To 96 Bit Tags When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL When 64 Bit Data Is Sent To a 96 Bit Tag ZGL~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1216 RFWTAG64 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1NOMOTION RFRTAG64 Multiple Read/Write Commands On One LabelEND ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL ~CREATETEST1 RFWTAG64 END ~EXECUTETEST1 ~NORMAL Verify Command is not Rfid Specific Verify Command is not Rfid SpecificSplitting the EPC Customer Scenario Splitting the EPC Simplest Solution Tag Profiler Using The Advanced Rfid CalibrationTag Profiler Using The Advanced Rfid Calibration Custom Tag ConfiguratorAuto Inlay Locater Page 178424-001