C300 Controller start up 
C300 Controller states in application mode 
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invalid application image is loaded.   
A firmware upgrade
 can be performed from this state if desired. 
READY 
The controller receives a command to remain in the boot mode to 
allow a firmware upgrade
.  
FAIL  The controller detected a failure during startup.   
Use the CTool utility to retrieve problem report logs from the 
controller for failure diagnosis. 
 
C300 Controller states in application mode 
Table 7 describes the controller states of the C300 Controller after it transitions to the 
application mode.  See Table 11 for a description of the faceplate indications when the 
controller is operating in the application mode.   
Table 7  C300 Controller in Application mode 
 
Controller 
State 
Description 
NODB 
The C300 Controller is configured as redundant or non-redundant 
and has not retained its database from operation prior to startup.  
The C300 Controller/CEE moves to the NOTLOADED state. 
IDLE 
The C300 Controller is configured as non-redundant, or as 
redundant and has assumed the primary redundancy role.  
And…  
Has retained a valid database from operation prior to startup,  
And… 
The controller is configured to do a ‘Cold Start’ (RRRCEESTATE 
parameter).  
The C300 Controller/CEE moves to the CEEIDLE state 
OK 
The C300 Controller is configured as non-redundant, or as 
redundant and has assumed the primary redundancy role,  
And…  
Has retained a valid database from previous operations prior to 
startup