1-2 | ni.comChapter 1 Getting Started with the cDAQ ControllerFigure 1-1 shows the NI cDAQ-9138/9139 controller.Figure 1-1. NI cDAQ-9138/9139 ControllerSafety GuidelinesCaution Do not operate the NI cDAQ-9138/9139 controller in a manner notspecified in these operating instructions. Product misuse can result in a hazard. Youcan compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damagedin any way. If the product is damaged, return it to National Instruments for repair.Note Because some C Series modules may have more stringent certificationstandards than the NI cDAQ-9138/9139 controller, the combined system may belimited by individual component restrictions. Refer to the specifications documentfor your cDAQ controller for more details.Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching thiscomponent may result in bodily injury.1 POWER, DRIVE, STATUS, and USER1 LEDs2 Power Connector3 RS-485/422 Serial Port4 Chassis Grounding Screw5 CFast SSD Module Housing6 CMOS Reset Button7 CPU eXpansion Module (CXM) Connector8 Installed C Series Modules9 Module Slots10 USB Ports11 USB Retention Standoff12 Ethernet Ports, ACT/LINK and 10/100/1000Ethernet LEDs13 MXI-Express Port and LINK LED14 Video (VGA) Port15 RS-232 Serial Port16 Power Button17 RESET Button18 DISABLE RT, SAFE MODE, CONSOLE OUT,IP RESET, NO APP, and USER1 DIP SwitchesNINI cDAQ-9139cDAQ-9139NI CompactDAQNI CompactDAQ1 218173 416 15 14 13 12 11 105 6 789