diff --git a/charger/alphatec.go b/charger/alphatec.go
index f20549221..be53ea864 100644
--- a/charger/alphatec.go
+++ b/charger/alphatec.go
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ func NewAlphatec(uri, device, comset string, baudrate int, proto modbus.Protocol
 
 	wb := &Alphatec{
 		conn:   conn,
-		status: api.StatusNone,
+		status: api.StatusB,
 	}
 
 	return wb, err