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# GS1 EPC Encode

Encodes an EPC value to write into and RFID Tag EPC memory bank.

Action available for the following operating systems:

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### Parameters

* **Type** - The encoding type. The supported options are:
  * SGTIN-96
  * SGTIN-198<br>
* **Format** - The output format. The supported options are:
  * *RAW EPC -* Encodes into an hexadecimal string that can be used to write into the EPC memory bank of RFID Tags. Ouput will be for example: 30380C0E56EB1480009FE4F0
  * *EPC Tag URI* - Output will be for example: *urn:epc:tag:sgtin-96:1.012345.67890.10478832*
  * *EPC Pure Identity URI* - Output will be for example: *urn:epc:id:sgtin:012345.67890.10478832*

For SGTIN-96 and SGTIN-198 the following values need to be provided:

* **Filter** - Single digit to be used for the EPC filter.
* **Indicator** - Indicator used in the GTIN.
* **Company Prefix** - The company prefix.
* **Item Reference** - The item reference.
* **Serial Number** - The serial number. For SGTIN-96 it is a numeric value, for SGTIN-198 it is an alphanumerical value.

{% hint style="info" %}
The encoding is performed according to GS1 standard.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
SGTIN options are used to encode a GTIN and a Serial number into an EPC to allow uniquely identifying an item.
{% endhint %}