diff --git a/bapsf_motion/actors/motor_.py b/bapsf_motion/actors/motor_.py
index 47080d56..f66337f8 100644
--- a/bapsf_motion/actors/motor_.py
+++ b/bapsf_motion/actors/motor_.py
@@ -1009,7 +1009,11 @@ def config(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
         speed = self.motor["speed"]
         if isinstance(speed, u.Quantity):
             speed = speed.value
-        speed = float(speed)
+        try:
+            speed = float(speed)
+        except TypeError:
+            # Motor is likely connected and the stored value is an AckFlags
+            speed = 0.0
 
         return {
             "name": self.name,