diff --git a/superxas_bec/devices/timepix/timepix.py b/superxas_bec/devices/timepix/timepix.py
index 810a720..2301c71 100644
--- a/superxas_bec/devices/timepix/timepix.py
+++ b/superxas_bec/devices/timepix/timepix.py
@@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ class Timepix(PSIDeviceBase, TimePixControl):
                 TRoiStep=self.troistep,
                 TRoiN=self.troin,
                 output_uri=f"tcp:{self.backend.hostname}:{self.backend.socket_port}",
-                save_interval=int(131000 / 5),  # Save interval in 131kHz units,
+                save_interval=int(131000 / 5) - 5,  # Save interval in 131kHz units,
             )
             logger.debug(f"Current TimePixFly configuration: {other_config}")
             pixel_map = self.pixel_map