Training Course 101
Weeks 1-3
Course 101 Bar Code, UID and AIDC Technologies
(1 Day Course)
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AIDC Course 101 gives you an overview of AIDC technologies. It provides:
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Information on national and international standards for bar codes and two-dimensional (or 2D) symbols
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Discusses the details of the most used linear bar codes and 2D symbols
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Describes the most common printing technologies and you will experience how bar code printing is accomplished with a thermal transfer printer
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You will learn the importance and techniques for verifying bar codes and 2D symbols
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Various scanners and data collection terminals will be illustrated with labs to show you how they are used
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The Department of Defense has some strict requirements for uniquely identifying items using bar code and 2D symbols. This module will explain the details of implementing UID. Knowledge of these requirements will make you very valuable to all branches of the military in their logistics operations.
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Finally we illustrate several industry applications and case studies.
Documentation: For each course we provide a handout in Acrobat PDF format that can be downloaded and printed for the slides covered for that segment of the course. Space is provided to take notes next to each slide. The handouts also provide space for answering the self focused exercise questions. Other PDF documents to be downloaded and printed include lab exercises, system design worksheets and final exams.
Module 1: This is a General Introduction to all AIDC technologies (including biometrics, finger print and voice recognition)
Module 2: covering the latest international standards now being used throughout the AIDC industry. You will learn how to take advantage of the industrial and retail standards for product, packaging and shipping applications. 2D requirements for the telecommunications and other industries are also covered. The most popular global standards are reviewed from ISO, ANSI, GS1, MIL-STD-130 and ATIS (for telecommunications).
Modules 3: Bar Code Fundamentals goes over the structures of bar codes. You will obtain a through understanding of bar code terminology examples: Contrast, start stop characters, Quiet Zones, X dimensions etc.
Module 3A: Covers all the major 1D Linear Symbologies, their structures, advantages disadvantages and applications. Codes such as 39, GSI-12 / 13, 128 and I 2 of 5 will be covered in detail.
Module 3B: Will cover all of the major 2D and matrix symbologies. Again the code structures, advantage disadvantages and applications will be covered. Codes to be covered: include Data Matrix, PDF-417, Micro PDF-417, Maxi Code, Composite Codes and QR code.
Modules 4: This module guides you with the selection of the proper printing technology for your application, imperative for the successful implementation of bar code technology. You will be able to explore the options of printing on-site or through a service bureau. You’ll learn the variety of technologies used to create bar code labels or to directly mark on materials as well as how to select the best technology. Week 2 includes a printing design lab where you will create and print your own labels. You’ll download bar code printing software from the web to complete this lab. This workshop Lab 1 counts as 10% of the total grade.
Module 5: Verification includes a thorough understanding of the verification process for 1D and 2D symbologies. A video demonstration on how to verify 2D matrix symbols using a commercial verifier. Learn how to establish a bar code verification program using the latest ISO/IEC 15415, AS9132 and AIM DPM standards.
Module 6: The scanning module covers the selection of the correct type of scanners, imagers and data collection terminals for a particular application and how they function. You will learn about Radio Frequency RFDC terminals, how they communicate to provide real time accurate information. This module includes a video scanning demonstration.
Module 7: What is UID/IUID/UII? Who is required to adhere to UID, Controlled Inventory, Serially Managed, Mission Essential, Items over $5,000. You will also learn UID Syntax and Semantics, Construct 1 and 2, Data Qualifiers, Data, Application and Text Element Identifiers, plus UID structure ISO 15434
Module 8: Once the UII mark is read and validated for both stature and quality, the data is sent to the DOD registry. This module will cover how to get the UII data into the registry: Pedigree Information, File Transfer Protocol, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), EDI (Electronic Data interchange), Global Exchange Service (GEX), and Government Furnished Property (GFP). This will be followed by a 3 part lab on video covering Yag laser printing, verification and reading of the UII mark. You will then have the opportunity to design UII labels and data plates using commercial software. This workshop Lab 4C counts as 10% of the total grade.
Module 9: Discusses bar code applications for inventory, tool cribs, time and attendance, inspection, shipping, document tracking, receiving, fixed asset tracking, shop floor tracking and transportation.
Module 10: Case studies portray the opportunity, the solution and benefits obtained from the AIDC systems.
Final Exam: After completion of all modules, you will need to complete the final Exam. The grading of the course is based on the Final Exam (80% of the grade) and the hands-on lab (20% of grade).
The exams are either multiple choice or T/F with a passing grade of 75%.
- Week 1
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 3A
- Module 3B
- Week 2
- Module 4
- Lab 1
- Module 5
- Lab 2
- Module 6
- Lab 3
- Week 3
- Module 7
- Module 8
- Lab 4
- Lab 4A
- Lab 4B
- Lab 4C
- Lab 4D
- Module 9
- Module 10
- 101 Interim Exam