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Sexagesimal Calculation Examples
• The following types of sexagesimal calculations will produce sexagesimal results.
- Addition or subtraction of two sexagesimal values
- Multiplication or division of a sexagesimal value and a decimal value
Example 1: 2°20´30˝ + 39´30˝ = 3°00´00˝
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2
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20
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30
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0
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39
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30
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Example 2: 2°20´00˝ × 3.5 = 8°10´00˝
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2
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20
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3.5
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Performing a Decimal Calculation to Obtain a Sexagesimal
Result
You can use the “
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DMS” command to execute a decimal calculation and obtain a
sexagesimal result. The “
'
DMS” command can be used in the COMP Mode only.
Example: Perform the calculation 100 ÷ 3 so it produces a sexagesimal result
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100/3
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– {ANGLE}
4
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DMS)
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Converting between Sexagesimal and Decimal
Pressing
$
while a calculation result is displayed will toggle the value between
sexagesimal and decimal.
Example: To convert 2.255 to sexagesimal
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2.255
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Calculation History and Replay
You can use calculation history in the COMP and BASE-N Modes.