
© National Instruments Corp. 3 NI 9401 Operating Instructions and Specifications
Safety GuidelinesOperate the NI9401 only as described in these operating 
instructions.
Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be 
hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The NI9401 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, 
C, D, T 4 ha zar dous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nCIIC T4, and 
ExnC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations 
only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI9401 in a 
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines 
may result in serious injury or death.
Caution Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors 
unless power has been switched off or the area is known 
to be nonhazardous.
Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been 
switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.