X-station usb midi connection problem

The main problem is this: My Novation X-station I recently purchased is hooked up via usb. In Audio Midi setup the x-station midi interface will become grayed out after waking from sleep or restarting the computer. If Logic is started it displays the X-station midi interface no longer exists or is no longer connected.
I had it working correctly for a day with even being able to control its synth in Logic by way of external instrument. If I reinstall the usb driver it will show up again and work but not always.
My setup: iMac Intel core 2 duo 2.0, fireface 400, midisport 2x2. X-station usb driver 1.2 and syth operating system 2.303.
Things I've tried: Installing all latest drivers and synth operating systems, erasing and reinstalling drivers, switching usb cables, restarting the computer, checked permissions. It is connected with external power.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
iMac core 2 duo 2.0 Mac OS X (10.4.5) X-station, Fireface 400, midisport 2x2

Did you try to upgrade novation driver for Mac :
http://www.novationmusic.com/downloads.asp?productid=1&type=1
Might help. because it could be the midi command is not compatible with intel mac or tiger os x
And here is some thread about IAC Driver:
http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=199768
And some information I gather :
This driver is built in to your Macintosh “Panther” Operating System (OSX 10.3 or above).
*To activate this driver, go to: Macintosh HD -> Applications -> Utilities -> Audio MIDI Setup.
*Click the “midi devices” tab.
*Double-click the IAC Driver. This should open the “IAC Driver Properties” window.
*Make sure the “Device is online” checkbox is checked.
*Click the “Apply” button and quit Audio MIDI Setup.
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