diff --git a/xtreme_bec/scans/otf_scan.py b/xtreme_bec/scans/otf_scan.py
index 8c7e3ed..b26dbc7 100644
--- a/xtreme_bec/scans/otf_scan.py
+++ b/xtreme_bec/scans/otf_scan.py
@@ -123,7 +123,6 @@ class OTFScan(ScanBase):
         devices, e.g. devices that have a short timeout.
         The pre-scan logic is typically implemented on the device itself.
         """
-        self.actions.pre_scan_all_devices()
 
         self.dev.mirror_theta.base_velocity.put(self.default_velocity / 10)
         self.dev.grating_beta.base_velocity.put(self.default_velocity / 10)
@@ -144,6 +143,8 @@ class OTFScan(ScanBase):
         self.dev.grating_beta.velocity.put(beta_speed)
         self.mono.sync_with_undulator.put(1)
 
+        self.actions.pre_scan_all_devices()
+
     @scan_hook
     def scan_core(self):
         """