User Guide

Appendix B: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
Many of the unit'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.
Use this chapter to learn to convert binary values to hexadecimals or to look up hexadecimal
values in the tables of configuration options. The tables include:
 Command Mode (serial string sign-on message)
 AES Keys
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal
Following are two simple ways to convert binary
numbers to hexadecimal notation.
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, 0100 1100) to a
hexadecimal representation, treat the upper and lower four
bits separately to produce a two-digit hexadecimal number
(in this case, 4C). Use the following table to convert values
from binary to hexadecimal.
Scientific Calculator
Another simple way to convert binary to hexadecimal is to
use a scientific calculator, such as the one available on the
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 appears.
3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number you want to
convert.
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Decimal Binary Hex
000000
100011
200102
300113
401004
501015
601106
701117
810008
910019
10 1010 A
11 1011 B
12 1100 C
13 1101 D
14 1110 E
15 1111 F
Table B-1 Binary to Hexadecimal
Conversions