diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index c7989918..4b0a4d42 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -938,7 +938,7 @@ class AareDAQ:
                                                      steps=900,))
             else:
                 self.__aare.axc_failed(sample)
-
+            self.zoom = 1
             self.__cfg.state_busy = False
         except Exception:
             self.__aare.sample_failed(sample)