diff --git a/script/local.py b/script/local.py
index e33d2ad..9cd2439 100644
--- a/script/local.py
+++ b/script/local.py
@@ -139,6 +139,17 @@ def set_bg_roi(x1, y1, x2, y2):
 #  Scan callbacks
 ###################################################################################################
 
+def trigger_pilatus(position, scan):
+    count_time = get_count_time()
+    open_shutter()    
+    try:
+        if count_time>0:
+          pixel.set_expose(count_time)
+          pixel.start()            
+          pixel.wait_finished(30.0)    
+    finally:
+        close_shutter()    
+
 count_id = None
 image_filename = None