NI ELVIS PROBLEM: Function generator DC offset

Hello
My ni elvis has a serious problem!
The func generator gives a 40mV DC offset when i try to generate a sinewave whitout offset!
Can you help me?
Thank you!
Giovanni

Hi Giovanni,
I verified the specifications of the NI-ELVIS and I noticed that the DAC of the function generator has a resolution of 8 bit and output range of (-10,+10) V.
Moreover in the version 2.0 of NI-ELVIS is possible to perform a calibration procedure (execute the Calibration Wizard) to improve the resolution of the signal generated.
I hope these informations can help you with this device.
Best regards,
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