Fixing common problems 
Loss of power 
R301.1  Experion C300 Controller User's Guide  221 
11/06  Honeywell 
Loss of power 
The power supply has failed or the main power source has been shut down or is 
experiencing a brownout or blackout condition.  
 
Diagnostic Check 
•  The 4-character display on the C300 Controller and LEDs on the 
controller module and the IOTA are off.  
•  In the Monitoring tab, the C300 Controller icon turns red.  
Cause 1 
Main power source has been disconnected or shut down either manually 
or temporarily by brownout or blackout condition. 
Solution 
Re-connect the main power source or turn it On or wait for temporary 
brownout or blackout condition to pass.  
Cause 2 
The 24 Vdc power supply failed or power cable has been disconnected 
or failed.  
Solution 
Replace the 24 Vdc power supply or re-connect/replace the power cable. 
Cause 3 
Power fuse opens on IOTA. 
Solution  
Replace power fuse.  
 
 
Power-On Self Test (POST) does not complete 
The C300 Controller Power-On Self Test (POST) has detected a fault.  
 
Diagnostic Check 
A self test diagnostic code remains on display and the POST does not 
continue. 
Possible indications: Display shows test pattern, or Tnnn (nnn = a test 
number which is executed during POST).   
Note that if display shows ‘T499’ POST has completed. 
Cause 
The C300 Controller POST has detected a failure that does not allow 
operation to continue.  
Solution 
Short the reset pads on the IOTA to re-start the C300 Controller. If error 
persists, replace the controller module. See C300 Controller module and 
IOTA replacement for details.