diff --git a/unilabos/devices/liquid_handling/liquid_handler_abstract.py b/unilabos/devices/liquid_handling/liquid_handler_abstract.py
index d44a9ae3..699c3678 100644
--- a/unilabos/devices/liquid_handling/liquid_handler_abstract.py
+++ b/unilabos/devices/liquid_handling/liquid_handler_abstract.py
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ class LiquidHandlerAbstract(LiquidHandlerMiddleware):
     """Extended LiquidHandler with additional operations."""
     support_touch_tip = True
 
-    def __init__(self, backend: LiquidHandlerBackend, deck: Deck, simulator: bool, channel_num:int = 8):
+    def __init__(self, backend: LiquidHandlerBackend, deck: Deck, simulator: bool=False, channel_num:int = 8):
         """Initialize a LiquidHandler.
 
         Args: