diff --git a/src/laser_diode/laser_diode.rs b/src/laser_diode/laser_diode.rs
index 1b0ef4f..0cf08e4 100644
--- a/src/laser_diode/laser_diode.rs
+++ b/src/laser_diode/laser_diode.rs
@@ -115,9 +115,9 @@ impl LdDrive{
         self.ctrl.ld_short_disable();
     }
 
-    pub fn power_up(&mut self){            
+    pub fn power_up(&mut self){    
+        LdCurrentOutCtrlTimer::reset();        
         let _ = self.ctrl.set_i(ElectricCurrent::new::<milliampere>(0.0), Settings::LD_DRIVE_TRANSIMPEDANCE, Settings::DAC_OUT_V_MAX);
-        LdCurrentOutCtrlTimer::reset();
         LdPwrExcProtector::pwr_on_and_arm_protection();
         // Wait for LD Power Supply to start up before driving current to laser diode
         sleep(30);