diff --git a/doc/specific_iocs/DAE-and-the-ICP.md b/doc/specific_iocs/DAE-and-the-ICP.md
index fc102fb8c..420e38e73 100644
--- a/doc/specific_iocs/DAE-and-the-ICP.md
+++ b/doc/specific_iocs/DAE-and-the-ICP.md
@@ -51,6 +51,10 @@ isisicp.simulation.neventssim = 50
 isisicp.simulation.spreadsimevents = false
 ```
 change `spreadsimevents` to `true`, you probably don't need to increase `neventssim` unless you had loaded a custom larger wiring table and spectra aren't accumulating data fast enough for you.
+
+:::{note}
+In order for simulation mode parameters like `isisicp.simulation.spreadsimevents` to work correctly, you need to have an event-mode wiring table loaded.
+:::
  
 ## Performing arbitrary actions on run start/run end