Binary To Hex Conversion; Conversion Table; Scientific Calculator - GridConnect Device Server MSS 485 User Manual

7. Binary to Hex Conversion

Many of the unit's configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented as bits) into
a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a hexadecimal
representation.
Following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals.

7.1.1 Conversion Table

Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 09, A (for 10), B (for 11), etc.
To convert a binary value (for example, 0100 1100) to a hexadecimal representation, the upper and lower
four bits are treated separately, resulting in a two-digit hexadecimal number (in this case, 4C). Use the following
table to convert values from binary to hexadecimal.
Decimal
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

7.1.2 Scientific Calculator

Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimals is to use a scientific calculator, such as the one
available on Windows' operating systems. For example:
1. On the Windows' Start menu, click Programs/Accessories/Calculator.
2. On the View menu, select Scientific. The scientific calculator displays.
3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number to convert.
NET485 User Guide
Binary Hex
0000 0
0001 1
0010 2
0011 3
0100 4
0101 5
0110 6
0111 7
1000 8
1001 9
1010 A
1011 B
1100 C
1101 D
1110 E
1111 F
Tables
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