Issue
UPC Barcodes and EAN Barcodes
Environment
Site ordering parts from Schneider-Electric
Cause
What are UPC Barcodes and EAN Barcodes
Resolution
The EAN contains a 13 digit number and the UPC contains a 12 digit number.
EAN = 0012345678905
UPC = (0)012345678905 or 012345678905
GS1, the original source for barcodes has created the confusion between UPC (Universal Product Codes) and EAN (European Article Numbers also called International Article Numbers)
Below is an example of a Schneider Electric SHR110 room RH/Temp sensor:
