scope:

This guideline provides recommended product marking with machine-readable symbols for products used by telecommunications companies. It covers both labels and direct marking of products. This guideline references and is based on ISO 28219 which currently includes testing procedures for label adhesive characteristics and mark durability. The currently proposed draft standard, ANSI MH10.8.13 is expected to include the information on testing procedures for label adhesive characteristics and mark durability.

Intended applications include, but are not limited to, support of systems that automate the control of products during the processes of production, inventory, distribution, field service, and repair.

Purpose

The purpose of this guideline is to provide a uniform method of marking products for the telecommunications industry using the required two-dimensional (2D) symbology. The Product Marking 2D Implementation Roadmap and Hierarchy History is provided for historical reference in Appendix A. Information on legacy products that were marked with linear bar codes prior to the 2D Implementation Date of October 1, 2006 is provided in Appendix B.