diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index 3cb2376c..899daa26 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -811,7 +811,11 @@ class AareDAQ:
             geom = self.sample_geometry
             self.__mount(sample)
             if not self.__loop_center_sequence(sample.db_id):
-                raise LoopCenteringFailed
+                self.__aare.alc_failed(sample)
+                print("alc failed")
+                self.__cfg.state_busy = False
+                return 0
+                #raise LoopCenteringFailed
 
             self.zoom = 500
             time.sleep(0.5)
@@ -835,6 +839,9 @@ class AareDAQ:
                                                      exp_time_s=0.003,
                                                      incr_omega_deg=0.4,
                                                      steps=900,))
+            else:
+                self.__aare.axc_failed(sample)
+
             self.__cfg.state_busy = False
         except Exception:
             self.__aare.sample_failed(sample)