diff --git a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
index 6c51050d..ebc5e47a 100644
--- a/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
+++ b/daq/src/aaredaq/daq.py
@@ -891,6 +891,7 @@ class AareDAQ:
         try:
             self.__cfg.try_set_busy(timeout=360)
             if not self.__loop_center_sequence(sample_id):
+                self.__aare.alc_failed(self.sample)
                 raise LoopCenteringFailed
             self.__cfg.state_busy = False
         except Exception: