Set up Mackie MCU Pro and Extension Logic 9

I have very advanced knowledge of studio and logic
I have been trying to install the MCU and extender for 2 days and still nothing which is soul destroying
I have an imac with lion
Please can anyone help me before it all goes out of the window
Matt
07905918866
[email protected]

What have you tried?
Midi in and out on one midi channel for each unit?
Open Control surface preferences/setup/new and select scan? or install and directly select the units?

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