diff --git a/devices.py b/devices.py
index d7d7ec5..55c02f5 100644
--- a/devices.py
+++ b/devices.py
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ class FrappyNode(SecNodeDevice, Moveable):
     def get_info(self):
         result = self.doRead() or ''
         code, text = self.status()
-        if code == status.OK:
+        if code == status.OK or result == '':
             return result
         if (code, text) == (status.ERROR, 'reconnecting'):
             return '%s (frappy not running)' % result