XPress™ DR Industrial Device Server User Guide
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F: Binary to Hex Conversion
Many of the device server’s configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of options
(represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). The resulting binary
value must be converted to a hexadecimal representation.
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal
The following are two simple ways to convert binary numbers to hexadecimals.
Conversion Table
Hexadecimal digits have values ranging from 0 to F, which are represented as 0-9, A (for 10), B
(for 11), etc. To convert a binary value (for example, 0010 0011) 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.
Table F-1 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
Decimal Binary Hex
0
0000
0
1
0001
1
2
0010
2
3
0011
3
4
0100
4
5
0101
5
6
0110
6
7
0111
7
8
1000
8
9
1001
9
10
1010
A
11
1011
B
12
1100
C
13
1101
D
14
1110
E
15
1111
F
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. Select
Bin
(Binary), and type the number to convert.
