diff --git a/plugins/XPSSpectrum.java b/plugins/XPSSpectrum.java
index 9be78bf3..313ce11c 100644
--- a/plugins/XPSSpectrum.java
+++ b/plugins/XPSSpectrum.java
@@ -179,6 +179,7 @@ public class XPSSpectrum extends ScriptProcessor {
                 scienta.getChild(scienta.getName() + " total points").addListener(progressListener);
             }
             dvpAcqTime.setDevice((Device)getScienta("getAcquisitionTime"));
+            comboPass.setSelectedItem((Integer)getScienta("getPassEnergy"));
         } catch (Exception ex) {
             Logger.getLogger(XPSSpectrum.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);
         }