TR STS 000383 : ISSUE 5

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Scope of Document
1.2 Organization
1.3 Reasons for Reissue
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Description
2.2 Label and Packaging Changes
2.3 Manufacturer's Responsibility
2.4 Production Samples
2.5 Documentation
3 DESCRIPTION OF LABEL TYPES
3.1 Label Types
3.2 Label Use
3.3 Shelf Life
4 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Adhesive
4.3 Adhesion Strength
4.4 Edge Adhesion and Resistance To Delamination
4.5 Dimensions
4.6 Printed Bar Code
4.7 Printed Alphanumeric Characters
4.8 Reflectivity and Contrast
4.9 Effects of Moisture
4.10 Scannability
4.11 Laser-Etching Technology
4.12 Shelf Life
5 PACKING
5.1 Types F, G, H, J, K, and L Labels
5.2 Packaging
5.3 Marking
5.4 Marking Data
5.5 Lettering Size
6 DESCRIPTION, REQUIREMENTS AND PACKAGING OF
              CODE 11 LABEL TYPES
6.1 Label Types
6.2 General Requirements
6.2.1 Adhesive
6.2.2 Adhesion Strength
6.2.3 Edge Adhesion and Resistance To Delamination
6.2.4 Dimensions
6.2.5 Printed Bar Code
6.2.6 Printed Alphanumeric Characters
6.2.7 Reflectivity and Contrast
6.2.8 Effects of Moisture
6.2.9 Scannability
6.2.10 Laser-Etching Technology
6.2.11 Shelf Life
6.3 Packing
6.3.1 Types A, B, C, and D Labels
6.3.2 Packaging
6.3.3 Marking
6.3.4 Marking Data
7 APPENDIX A Code 11 Bar Code Structure and Widths
8 APPENDIX B Code 11 Check Digit Algorithm
9 APPENDIX C Code 39 Character Structure
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Type A and B Bar Code Label
Figure 2 Type F, G, J, and K Bar Code Label Page Layout
Figure 3 Type F and G Bar Code Label
Figure 4 Type J and K Bar Code Label

Provides proposed generic engineering requirements for pressure sensitive adhesive backed bar code labels that are applied to central office plug-in units that have an assigned CLEI code. The labels are intended for use in identifying and inventorying plug-in units while in service or in stored areas.