diff --git a/swissmx.py b/swissmx.py
index 94b70a0..1ac26ee 100755
--- a/swissmx.py
+++ b/swissmx.py
@@ -2411,7 +2411,7 @@ object settings:
       sp.run()  # start motion program
       sp.wait_armed()  # wait until motors are at first position
       shutter.open()
-      time.sleep(5)
+      time.sleep(1.1)
       num_pts=kwargs['num_pts']
       jf.acquire(num_pts)
       sp.trigger(1.0)  # send a start trigger (if needed) after given time