diff --git a/slic/utils/pv.py b/slic/utils/pv.py
index 823d88bbf..45c04eee6 100644
--- a/slic/utils/pv.py
+++ b/slic/utils/pv.py
@@ -12,9 +12,13 @@ class PV(epics.PV):
 
         ###### AVANNNNNT 
         kwargs["wait"] = True  # enforce wait to show progress
-
+        kwargs["timeout"] = 2.0  # Explicit timeout
+        
         if not show_progress:
-            return super().put(value, *args, **kwargs)
+            # Simple put with verification
+            result = super().put(value, *args, **kwargs)
+            time.sleep(0.1)  # Small safety delay
+            return result
 
         start = self.get()
         stop = value