Foreword
KL3403
10
Version: 3.1.0
Fig. 1: BIC as data matrix code (DMC, code scheme ECC200)
The BIC will be introduced step by step across all product groups.
Depending on the product, it can be found in the following places:
• on the packaging unit
• directly on the product (if space suffices)
• on the packaging unit and the product
The BIC is machine-readable and contains information that can also be used by the customer for handling
and product management.
Each piece of information can be uniquely identified using the so-called data identifier
(ANSI MH10.8.2-2016). The data identifier is followed by a character string. Both together have a maximum
length according to the table below. If the information is shorter, spaces are added to it. The data under
positions 1 to 4 are always available.
The following information is contained:
Item
no.
Type of
information
Explanation
Data
identifier
Number of digits
incl. data identifier
Example
1
Beckhoff order
number
Beckhoff order number
1P
8
1P
072222
2
Beckhoff Traceability
Number (BTN
)
Unique serial number,
see note below
S
12
S
BTNk4p562d7
3
Article description
Beckhoff article
description, e.g.
EL1008
1K
32
1K
EL1809
4
Quantity
Quantity in packaging
unit, e.g. 1, 10, etc.
Q
6
Q
1
5
Batch number
Optional: Year and week
of production
2P
14
2P
401503180016
6
ID/serial number
Optional: Present-day
serial number system,
e.g. with safety products
51S
12
51S
678294104
7
Variant number
Optional: Product variant
number on the basis of
standard products
30P
32
30P
F971, 2*K183
...
