diff --git a/script/templates/EnergyScan.py b/script/templates/EnergyScan.py
index 232eb4d..d9f441f 100644
--- a/script/templates/EnergyScan.py
+++ b/script/templates/EnergyScan.py
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ newest = getNewestFile()
 if NO_BEAM_CHECK == False:
     if not has_beam():
         print "Maintenence mode: end of scan"
-        return
+        exit
 
 
 if MODE is not None: