diff --git a/devices.py b/devices.py
index d7fbd40..8b8cd9f 100644
--- a/devices.py
+++ b/devices.py
@@ -374,8 +374,8 @@ class FrappyConfig(Device):
                 else:
                     cfgs.pop('stick', None)
             error, proposed, state, info = fm.get_server_state(config.instrument, cfgs)
+            self._initial_config = proposed
             if not error:
-                self._initial_config = proposed
                 self._previous_shown = state  # otherwise the server state will be shown on startup
         return self._initial_config.get(service)