Ant-plc-man
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why are octal and hexidecimal numbers used in the implementation of plc and microcomputer systems?
Octal and hexadecimal numbers
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rsdoran
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Simple answer: plc is a type of computer, which uses binary math ie base2, we(humans) use base10. It isnt easy to convert base10 to base2 for the computer/plc, it uses bits and bytes for storage. It is easier to convert to octal or hexadecimal.
Simple answer: plc is a type of computer, which uses binary math ie base2, we(humans) use base10. It isnt easy to convert base10 to base2 for the computer/plc, it uses bits and bytes for storage. It is easier to convert to octal or hexadecimal.
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now now
You didn't have to be touchy. I only asked! I am reading you see I'm READING YOUR REPLY. Thanks for the help anyway. I'm going to read but I thought I would try this marvellous invention called the internet first!
You didn't have to be touchy. I only asked! I am reading you see I'm READING YOUR REPLY. Thanks for the help anyway. I'm going to read but I thought I would try this marvellous invention called the internet first!
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