CEN/TC 225/WG 2 - Quality

This European Standard defines a number of technical and other terms applicable to bar code technology, which are used in the standards produced by CEN TC225 and may be encountered elsewhere in bar coding standards produced by other organizations. Definitions given are in the context of bar coding and the terms so defined may customarily have a wider meaning than that shown in this Standard. Translations of the terms defined into the two other official languages of CEN are also shown to facilitate cross-reference.

This European Prestandard defines the test equipment and procedures to be used to determine the performance of bar code scanning and decoding equipment. It defines requirements in respect of linear scanning techniques. It deals with bar code scanning and decoding equipment both as integrated reading systems and as discrete units. It also defines in an annex electrical and laser safety requirements and requirements for protection from electromagnetic interferences caused or suffered by the equipment.