diff --git a/debye_bec/devices/pilatus/pilatus.py b/debye_bec/devices/pilatus/pilatus.py
index 488362d..b4531b9 100644
--- a/debye_bec/devices/pilatus/pilatus.py
+++ b/debye_bec/devices/pilatus/pilatus.py
@@ -164,9 +164,11 @@ class Pilatus(PSIDeviceBase, ADBase):
         Called after the device is connected and its signals are connected.
         Default values for signals should be set here.
         """
-        status = CompareStatus(self.cam.acquire, ACQUIREMODE.DONE.value)
+        status_cam = CompareStatus(self.cam.acquire, ACQUIREMODE.DONE.value)
+        status_hdf = CompareStatus(self.hdf.capture, ACQUIREMODE.DONE.value)
         try:
-            status.wait(timeout=5)
+            status_cam.wait(timeout=5)
+            status_hdf.wait(timeout=5)
         except WaitTimeoutError:
             logger.warning(
                 f"Camera device {self.name} was running an acquisition. Stopping acquisition."