Generating DC using PXI 5412

Hi ! All,
I program the PXI 5412 for AWG & FGEN application.
I can generate various waveforms like sine, triangle, square, ramp & noise.
I'm trying to generate a DC signal of say 5V amplitude.
I'm able to get it correctly for 0V. But for any non-zero value, I cannot see the rise in amplitude of the DC signal in the CRO.
I've wired the "Standard Function" constant to the output mode terminal of the niFgen Configure Output Mode.vi
What is the solution for this problem?
I'm able to capture all the other waveforms at desired amplitude with desired offset too.
So kindly clarify me regarding this.
Regards,
Partha.
- Partha
LabVIEW - Wires that catch bugs!

I haven't used this device, but for a quick and dirty fix I'd try
setting a square wave of the desired amplitude with a period twice as
long as your anticipated work session, then add a reset routine on the
edge transition to start the waveform over (just in case you are
working overtime ).
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