Series 8 C300 Controller User's Guide 
Honeywell 
9. C300 Controller Maintenance 
9.3. C300 Controller module and IOTA replacement 
 
 
 
 
 
any component in a control system. Be sure the system is offline or in a safe 
operating mode. 
Component replacements may also require corresponding changes in the 
control strategy configuration through Control Builder, as well as downloading 
appropriate data to the replaced component. 
 
On the defective IOTA, loosen screws at each side of the module cover that 
secures the controller module to the IOTA board. 
Carefully remove the controller module from the IOTA board and connector. 
Label and disconnect all cables from the IOTA board connectors, (yellow and 
green FTE cables, gray and violet IOLink cables, and Battery cable). 
Loosen the four mounting screws only half-way that secure the IOTA board 
to the channel. 
Remove completely the four mounting screws securing the IOTA board to the 
channel and remove the IOTA. 
Place screws, washers and spacers aside for reassembly. 
Assemble screws, washers and spacers on the new IOTA board. 
Mount new controller IOTA board on the channel at the same position as the 
old IOTA board. 
Insert and thread the four mounting screws only half-way to attach the IOTA 
board to the channel.  Do not tighten. 
Tighten the four mounting screws securing the IOTA board to the channel. 
Set the Device Index address to the same address as the old IOTA using the 
three rotory FTE DEVICE INDEX switches. 
Connect FTE-A and FTE-B Ethernet link cables to the RJ-45 connectors on 
C300 IOTA board. 
 
The yellow Cat5 cable connects to the "FTEA" connector on the IOTA. 
 
The green Cat5 cable connects to the "FTEB" connector on the IOTA. 
Connect IOLink cables to IOTA board, if present. 
 
Connect gray IOLINK cable to IOL1A and IOL1B for IOLINK 1 interface 
of the controller.