diff --git a/server/extensions/visa.cpp b/server/extensions/visa.cpp
index da94461..e327bd8 100644
--- a/server/extensions/visa.cpp
+++ b/server/extensions/visa.cpp
@@ -45,6 +45,11 @@ void Visa::disconnect()
     m_tcp_socket->disconnectFromHost();
 }
 
+void Visa::abort()
+{
+    m_tcp_socket->abort();
+}
+
 bool Visa::connected() const
 {
     return m_connected;
diff --git a/server/extensions/visa.hpp b/server/extensions/visa.hpp
index 099e133..7d10c62 100644
--- a/server/extensions/visa.hpp
+++ b/server/extensions/visa.hpp
@@ -36,6 +36,11 @@ class Visa : public QObject
      */
     void disconnect();
 
+    /**
+     * @brief abort Abort and reset the socket
+     */
+    void abort();
+
     /**
      * @brief Check if the VISA device is connected
      *