diff --git a/src/aare/devices/aerotech.py b/src/aare/devices/aerotech.py
index 2542e853..0d69a767 100644
--- a/src/aare/devices/aerotech.py
+++ b/src/aare/devices/aerotech.py
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ from aare.common.exception_handler import AerotechCommunicationError
 
 AEROTECH_HOME = AerotechCoordinate(at_mm=Coordinate(x=0, y=0, z=0), omega_deg=0)
 
+from aare.common.logger_config import setup_logger
+
+logger = setup_logger("aareDAQ")
 
 class AerotechController(object):
 
@@ -229,6 +232,7 @@ class AerotechController(object):
         if self.__simulated:
             return payload
         try:
+            logger.info('sending screening scan request to aerotech')
             return self.__api.screening_post(payload)
         except Exception as e:
             raise AerotechCommunicationError(