diff --git a/python/VL53L0X_multi_example.py b/python/VL53L0X_multi_example.py
index 322a528..436beea 100755
--- a/python/VL53L0X_multi_example.py
+++ b/python/VL53L0X_multi_example.py
@@ -49,19 +49,19 @@
 # each.
 tof = VL53L0X.VL53L0X(i2c_address=0x2B)
 tof1 = VL53L0X.VL53L0X(i2c_address=0x2D)
-tof.open()
-tof1.open()
 
 # Set shutdown pin high for the first VL53L0X then 
 # call to start ranging 
 GPIO.output(sensor1_shutdown, GPIO.HIGH)
 time.sleep(0.50)
+tof.open()
 tof.start_ranging(VL53L0X.Vl53l0xAccuracyMode.BETTER)
 
 # Set shutdown pin high for the second VL53L0X then 
 # call to start ranging 
 GPIO.output(sensor2_shutdown, GPIO.HIGH)
 time.sleep(0.50)
+tof1.open()
 tof1.start_ranging(VL53L0X.Vl53l0xAccuracyMode.BETTER)
 
 timing = tof.get_timing()