Decimal number 2 (8) 2 (4) 2 (2) 2 (1)

The accuracy of reproduction depends on the number of bytes that represent the reading. An 8-bit byte will resolve to an accuracy of 0.4% full-scale deflection and a 12-bit byte to 0.2%. A system that handles 100 bytes per second (100 baud) is adequate for most monitoring purposes.