diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/proximity.dm b/code/modules/assembly/proximity.dm
index c8bcb5a258..f2d30d19c7 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/proximity.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/proximity.dm
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/device/assembly/prox_sensor/sense()
-	if(!secured || next_activate > world.time)
+	if(!scanning || !secured || next_activate > world.time)
 		return 0
 	pulse(0)
 	audible_message("[icon2html(src, hearers(src))] *beep* *beep*", null, 3)