diff --git a/src/stitching_scanner.py b/src/stitching_scanner.py
index d47f9a3..c8b6b4d 100644
--- a/src/stitching_scanner.py
+++ b/src/stitching_scanner.py
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class StitchConfig:
     movement_interval: float = 0.001  # Seconds of motor on time
     frame_interval: float = 0.25  # Seconds between frame captures (settle time)
     settle_time: float = 0.5  # Seconds to wait after stopping
-    max_scan_time: float = 2400.0  # Safety timeout (5 minutes)
+    max_row_scan_time: float = 3000.0  # Safety timeout (50 minutes)
     
     # Scan pattern
     rows: int = 3
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ class StitchingScanner:
         max_no_movement = 50
         
         while self.running and not self.paused:
-            if time.time() - start_time > self.config.max_scan_time:
+            if time.time() - start_time > self.config.max_row_scan_time:
                 self.log("Scan timeout")
                 break