1-26 | ni.comChapter 1 Getting Started with the cDAQ ControllerCable adapters for the 10-position modular jacks are available from NI. Part numbers182845-01, -02, and -03 are 1, 2, and 3 m cable adapters for connecting the 10-position modularjack to a 9-position D-SUB plug.Go to ni.com/info and enter Info Code exswh5 for up-to-date information about supportedNI devices for the NI cDAQ-9138/9139 controller.MXI-Express PortYou can use the cDAQ controller MXI-Express port, shown in Figure 1-1, to connect to aMXI-Express controller. The NI cDAQ-9138/9139 for Windows controller support allNI MXI-Express controller. Currently, the NI cDAQ-9138/9139 for LabVIEW Real-Timecontroller support the RIO expansion controller. Go to ni.com/info and enter Info Codeexswh5 for up-to-date information about supported NI devices for the NI cDAQ-9138/9139controller.Complete the following steps to connect one or more cDAQ controller to a MXI-Express device.1. Make sure the MXI-Express device is configured and powered off.2. Make sure the cDAQ controller is powered off.3. Connect the cDAQ controller to the MXI-Express device using a x1 cable. Refer toTable 1-10 for MXI-Express cable lengths and part numbers.4. Power on the MXI-Express device.5. Power on the cDAQ controller.The MXI-Express port has one LINK LED. Refer to Table 1-8 for information about theMXI-Express LINK LED behavior.Note Do not connect MXI-Express devices to the cDAQ controller while thecontroller is powered on. The MXI-Express device may not be detected by the cDAQcontroller.DIP SwitchesThe cDAQ controller features six DIP switches, shown in Figure 1-1.
