diff --git a/script/scan_guard.py b/script/scan_guard.py
index b2abb63d..c264082d 100644
--- a/script/scan_guard.py
+++ b/script/scan_guard.py
@@ -682,8 +682,8 @@ class StationShutter(ControlledDevice):
 ###Global flag
 class GlobalFlag(ControlledDevice):
 
-    def __init__(self, name):
-        pass
+    def __init__(self):
+        ControlledDevice.__init__(self,"Global Flag")
 
     def pause(self):
         """