Ipod nano 3rd Gen no longer shows in iTunes devices, any ideas?

This ipod operates fine but when I connected it to iTunes (latest version) on my iMac it doesn't register as a device so I can't sync etc. Connecting an iPad DOES show up in iTunes devices.
The above problem appeared in Ox Snow Leopard and in just installed Mountain Lion.
Any help would be much appreciated

The latest version of iTunes may hide the sidebar.  To show the sidebar, from the menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar.
With the sidebar visible, does your iPod appear in the sidebar, under DEVICES?

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