diff --git a/cfg/main/ma6_cfg.py b/cfg/main/ma6_cfg.py
index 984a445..1a2e984 100644
--- a/cfg/main/ma6_cfg.py
+++ b/cfg/main/ma6_cfg.py
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Mod('om',
     'frappy_psi.phytron.Motor',
     'stick rotation, typically used for omega',
     io='om_io',
-    encoder_mode='NO',
+    encoder_mode='CHECK',
     target_min=-180,
     target_max=360,
 )