HP Sander 16500C manual Parameter Data Types, See Also Example, Numeric data

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Introduction to Programming

Parameter Data Types

Parameter Data Types

There are three main types of data which are used in parameters. The types are numeric, string, and keyword. A fourth type, block data, is used only for a few instructions: the DATA and SETup instructions in the SYSTem subsystem (see chapter 11); the CATalog, UPLoad, and DOWNload instructions in the MMEMory subsystem (see chapter 12). These syntax rules also show how data may be formatted when sent back from the system as a response.

The parameter list always follows the instruction header and is separated from it by white space. When more than one parameter is used, they are separated by commas. You are allowed to include one or more white spaces around the commas, but it is not mandatory.

Numeric data

For numeric data, you have the option of using exponential notation or using suffixes to indicate which unit is being used. However, exponential notation is only applicable to the decimal number base. Do not combine an exponent with a unit.

Tables 6-1 and 6-2 in chapter 6, "Message Communications and System Functions," list all available suffixes.

The following numbers are all equal:

28 = 0.28E2 = 280E-1 = 28000m = 0.028K.

The system will recognize binary, octal, and hexadecimal base numbers. The base of a number is specified with a prefix. The recognized prefixes are #B for binary, #Q for octal, and #H for hexadecimal. The absence of a prefix indicates the number is decimal which is the default base.

The following numbers are all equal:

#B11100 = #Q34 = #H1C = 28

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