Use the keys listed below to specify the number base.
The key markings used in this section are the ones that are above each key, on the right.
Key | Number Base | Screen Indicator |
U | Decimal | Dec |
c | Hexadecimal | Hex |
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b | Binary | Bin |
q | Octal | Oct |
•The current number base setting is indicated in the second line of the display.
•The initial default number base setting when you enter the BASE- N Mode is always decimal (DEC).
Inputting Values
In the
•A Syntax ERROR occurs if you input values that are not allowed for the currently selected number base (such as inputting 2 while binary is selected).
•You cannot input fractional values or exponential values in the
Inputting Hexadecimal Values
Use the keys shown below to input the alphabetic letters (A, B, C, D, E, F) required for hexadecimal values.
{A} | {B} | {C} | {D} | E | F |
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Value Ranges
Base | Range | |
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Binary | Positive: 0000000000000000 <x <0111111111111111 | |
Negative: 1000000000000000 <x <1111111111111111 | ||
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Octal | Positive: 00000000000 <x <17777777777 | |
Negative: 20000000000 <x <37777777777 | ||
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Decimal | ||
Hexa- | Positive: 00000000 <x <7FFFFFFF | |
decimal | Negative: 80000000 <x <FFFFFFFF |
•The allowable calculation range is narrower from binary (16 bits) than it is for the other number systems (32 bits).
•A Math ERROR occurs when a calculation result is outside the applicable range for the number system being used.