IEEE C57.12.35:1996 (R2004)

New IEEE Standard - Superseded.
This IEEE Standards product is part of the C57 family on Power Distribution and Regulating Transformers. This standard sets forth bar code label requirements for overhead, padmounted, and underground-type distribution transformers. Included herein are requirements for data content, symbology, label layout, print quality, and label life expectancy.

This standard sets forth bar code label requirements for overhead, padmounted, and underground type distribution transformers. Included herein are requirements for data content, symbology, label layout, print quality, and label life expectancy. This standard assumes the existence of central transformer data bases within utility companies so that bar code labels need only carry basic transformer identification data.
To promote standardization and uniform use of bar code labels on distribution transformers when specified by the user. Longer term, it is hoped that the bar codes provided as a result of this standard will serve as an integral part of electrical utility material and information management systems.