diff --git a/csaxs_bec/devices/epics/delay_generator_csaxs/ddg_1.py b/csaxs_bec/devices/epics/delay_generator_csaxs/ddg_1.py
index 0aa1768..9085ce9 100644
--- a/csaxs_bec/devices/epics/delay_generator_csaxs/ddg_1.py
+++ b/csaxs_bec/devices/epics/delay_generator_csaxs/ddg_1.py
@@ -174,6 +174,7 @@ class DDG1(PSIDeviceBase, DelayGeneratorCSAXS):
         status_acquiring = TransitionStatus(mcs.acquiring, [ACQUIRING.DONE, ACQUIRING.ACQUIRING])
         self.cancel_on_stop(status_acquiring)
         mcs.erase_start.put(1)  # Don't use erase_start as this may emit data through callbacks
+        time.sleep(0.2)  # Allow some time for the MCS to process the erase
         status_acquiring.wait(timeout=10)  # Allow 10 seconds in case communication is slow
 
     def _poll_event_status(self) -> None: