diff --git a/script/local.py b/script/local.py
index 84cca58..38a346e 100644
--- a/script/local.py
+++ b/script/local.py
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ run("device/Pixel")
 run("device/Image")    
 
 
-
 def after_sample(record, scan):
     close_shutter()
 
@@ -42,6 +41,10 @@ count_time = 1.0
 count_id = None
 image_filename = None
 
+def set_count_time(value):
+    """
+    """
+    count_time = value
 
 
 def trigger_detectors(position, scan):