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Title: IPAC2 and WinIPAC Time out error
Post by: djm858 on August 18, 2011, 09:39:33 pm

Hey guys,
I'm having a recent issue with getting a time-out error when trying to program my IPAC2.  I've searched and seen many people had a similar issue, but none of their solutions worked for me.  The weird thing is, I was able to re-program the IPAC2 twice before, but now it refuses.

Reprogram 1: No issues.  Reprogrammed quickly and worked great.

Reprogram 2: (A few days later) Started getting a time-out error, but even with that it'd still reprogram the keys (It would say time-out but the keys were changed anyway).

Reprogram 3: (A couple days after 2) Time-out error and nothing reprograms.

I'm running Win7 Ultimate and I have the IPAC2 hooked up via PS/2.  All the buttons register when I push them so there doesn't seem to be a short/lose connection anywhere.  I always run as Admin.  I tried reinstalling WinIPAC to no avail.  I just recently (within 1 month) purchased this IPAC2 board so I don't think it's an issue with old hardware.

Any insights?

Thanks,

Title: Re: IPAC2 and WinIPAC Time out error
Post by: DashRendar on August 19, 2011, 10:26:30 am

Since you have it hooked up with PS/2, make sure WinIPAC is set for PS/2 rather than USB.

I think that might cause the symptom you're seeing.

Title: Re: IPAC2 and WinIPAC Time out error
Post by: djm858 on August 19, 2011, 10:56:29 am

Thanks for the reply, Dash.

I can confirm that the options are set to the 32input IPAC2 and the PS/2 input.  I tested to see what it would do if I changed it to USB option setting and it gave a different error message, Failed to Program instead of Time Out.

Title: Re: IPAC2 and WinIPAC Time out error
Post by: AndyWarne on August 20, 2011, 05:45:55 am

Can you ensure you are using the latest WinIPAC version by downloading it from www.ultimarc.com/download.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/download.html). Uninstall the existing version and reinstall with the board connected.

When you mention USB, do you have the USB and the PS/2 cables? If you also have the USB try it in USB mode, again re-install with the board connected (via USB).

Can assist further by email if needed.

Title: Re: IPAC2 and WinIPAC Time out error
Post by: teacworms on December 09, 2012, 06:10:27 pm

Hey there,

I know this is almost a year later, but I'm wondering if you resolved your issue.  I'm having the same exact problem you described above.

-Worms