diff --git a/cfg/main/ma10.cfg b/cfg/main/ma10.cfg
index 67494cb..023e336 100644
--- a/cfg/main/ma10.cfg
+++ b/cfg/main/ma10.cfg
@@ -68,5 +68,5 @@ description = stick rotation, typically used for omega
 class = secop_psi.phytron.Motor
 io = om_io
 sign = -1
-encoder_mode = CHECK
+encoder_mode = READ