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Inverter fault codes, explained.

The complete Sole Verde reference — alarms (yellow light), faults (red light), parallel-system and lithium BMS codes. Search your code or browse by type. Red-light faults mean switch off and call a technician; never open the unit.

Alarm (yellow light)

1Fan self-test

The cooling fan is running its start-up check.

  1. Clears on its own.
  2. If it keeps appearing, clean dust from the fan and vents.
2Over temperature / NTC disconnect

The inverter is running hotter than its safe limit, or the temperature sensor lost contact.

  1. Switch the inverter off and let it cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Leave at least 20 cm clear on every side.
  3. Never install in a sealed cupboard or in direct sunlight.
3Battery over voltage

Charging voltage is set too high for the battery, or the BMS link is missing.

  1. Check the charge settings: lithium 56.4–57.6 V, AGM 12 V float 13.6–13.8 V.
  2. Confirm the battery type is set correctly in the inverter menu.
  3. On lithium, check the BMS communication cable is seated.
4Low battery voltage

The bank has been drawn down further than it should be.

  1. Reduce the load now.
  2. Charge from solar or AC.
  3. Never take AGM below 50 % — repeated deep discharge permanently shortens its life.
7Overload

More load is connected than the inverter is rated for. The alarm beeps twice a second.

  1. Switch off heavy appliances immediately — iron, water pump, washing machine.
  2. Add the wattage of everything running and compare it with the inverter's rating.
  3. Reconnect one appliance at a time, smallest first.
10Output power derating

The inverter is deliberately reducing output to protect itself, usually from heat.

  1. Reduce the load.
  2. Improve ventilation.
  3. It recovers by itself once cooler.
15Low PV (solar) input

Little or no power is arriving from the panels.

  1. Clean the panels.
  2. Check for shade from trees, walls or a water tank.
  3. Check the MC4 connectors are fully clicked together.
  4. Normal in cloud, or early morning and late afternoon.
16AC input voltage too high

The grid or generator is supplying above the accepted range.

  1. On a generator, check the AVR.
  2. On grid, wait for the supply to stabilise.
65PV current signal faulty

The inverter cannot read the solar current correctly.

  1. Check the PV cable connections for damage.
  2. Contact support if it persists.
BPBattery not connected

The inverter cannot see the battery bank at all.

  1. Check the cables, the fuse and the terminals for corrosion.
  2. On lithium, press the battery's ON button.
  3. Check the DC breaker is closed.
EQBattery equalisation

A scheduled conditioning charge is running.

  1. Normal for AGM — let it finish.
  2. Disable equalisation in settings when using lithium.

Fault (red light)

F1Fan self-check failed call a technician

The cooling fan did not start correctly.

  1. Switch off and check the fan spins freely.
  2. Clean out dust.
  3. A failed fan must be replaced professionally.
F2Over temperature / NTC disconnect call a technician

The unit reached a dangerous temperature, or the sensor failed.

  1. Switch off at once and let it cool for an hour.
  2. Check ventilation and clearance.
  3. If the temperature is normal but the fault stays, the sensor needs a technician.
F3Battery over voltage (serious) call a technician

Battery voltage exceeded the inverter's safe ceiling.

  1. Switch off and disconnect the battery to reset.
  2. Lithium 48 V: maximum 58.4 V. AGM 48 V: maximum 57.6 V.
  3. Check the charge settings before reconnecting.
F4Low battery voltage (serious) call a technician

The bank fell below the level the inverter can work with.

  1. Charge from AC immediately.
  2. AGM left at very low voltage for long is permanently damaged.
F5AC output short circuit call a technician

A short was detected on the output wiring or an appliance.

  1. Switch off and disconnect every appliance.
  2. Check the output wiring for damage.
  3. If no short is found, contact support — do not keep restarting.
F6High AC output voltage call a technician

The inverter produced a higher output voltage than it should.

  1. Switch off and restart with no load connected.
  2. If it repeats, it needs professional service.
F7Overload — severe shutdown call a technician

The overload was large enough to trip a protective shutdown.

  1. Switch off every appliance.
  2. Wait 30 seconds and restart.
  3. Reconnect one at a time, smallest first.
F8DC bus over voltage call a technician

Internal DC voltage rose above its limit.

  1. Switch off, wait one minute, restart.
  2. Contact support if it repeats.
F9DC bus soft start failure call a technician

The inverter could not bring its internal bus up to voltage.

  1. Switch off and wait two minutes.
  2. Check the battery connections.
  3. If the bank is very low, charge from AC first.
51AC output current control failed call a technician

The output current regulation did not behave as expected.

  1. Restart.
  2. Contact support if it returns.
52DC bus voltage too low call a technician

Internal DC voltage stayed below the working range.

  1. Check battery voltage and connections.
  2. Restart.
53AC output soft start failed call a technician

The output could not start up cleanly, usually because of load.

  1. Disconnect all loads and restart.
  2. Reconnect one appliance at a time.
55Excessive DC component call a technician

Too much DC content was measured on the AC output.

  1. Restart.
  2. If it recurs, contact support.
57Current signal self-check failed call a technician

An internal current sensor failed its check.

  1. Restart.
  2. Persistent failures need professional repair.
58AC output voltage too low call a technician

Output voltage is below the accepted band.

  1. Reduce the load.
  2. If it stays low with nothing connected, it needs service.
59PV input over voltage call a technician

Too many panels in series — string voltage exceeds the inverter's limit.

  1. Disconnect the solar panels immediately.
  2. Recalculate string open-circuit voltage at the coldest expected temperature.
  3. Rewire the strings shorter before reconnecting.

Parallel systems

60Power feedback

Power is flowing between units instead of to the load.

  1. Check load balance.
  2. Confirm all units are the same model.
  3. Restart every unit.
71PSoftware version mismatch

The units are running different firmware.

  1. All units need the same firmware version — contact support.
72Parallel load sharing failed

The units cannot agree on how to split the load.

  1. Check the communication cables.
  2. Restart all units.
73Output voltage inconsistent

Units are set to different output voltages.

  1. Match the output voltage on every unit — 220, 230 or 240 V.
80CAN bus communication error

The parallel data link between units is broken.

  1. Unplug and refit the parallel cable firmly.
  2. Replace the cable if damaged.
81Master unit signal lost

The slave units cannot hear the master.

  1. Power the MASTER unit first.
  2. Check the cable to the first slave.
82Sync signal lost

The units lost synchronisation with each other.

  1. Switch off all units.
  2. Check every cable.
  3. Power the MASTER first, then each slave 30 seconds apart.
83Battery voltage difference too large

The banks on each unit are at different states of charge.

  1. Charge all banks to the same voltage first.
  2. Never mix old and new batteries.
84AC input voltage difference too large

Units are seeing different AC input.

  1. All units must share one AC source, with the same cable length and gauge.
85AC output current unbalanced

One unit is carrying more of the load than the others.

  1. Use equal cable lengths and gauges on all outputs.
  2. Check the communication cable.
86Parallel settings inconsistent

The units are configured differently.

  1. Match on every unit: battery type, charge current, output voltage, operating mode and low-battery cutoff.

Lithium battery (BMS)

61BMS communication exception

The inverter cannot talk to the lithium battery's management system.

  1. Check the BMS cable between inverter and battery.
  2. Confirm the battery is switched on.
  3. Refit the cable firmly at both ends.
  4. Set the inverter's battery type to LITHIUM.
66Temperature sensor exception

The battery is outside its safe temperature range, or the sensor failed.

  1. Above 50 °C: move it somewhere cooler and ventilated.
  2. Below −10 °C: warm the space before charging.
  3. If the temperature is normal, contact support.
69Battery does not allow charging

The BMS is refusing charge — full, too hot, too cold, or cells out of balance.

  1. Check the battery LEDs.
  2. If it is not full and the temperature is normal, let it rest 30 minutes.
  3. Persistent refusal points to cell imbalance — contact support.
70Battery needs charging / discharge stopped

The pack is critically low and has protected itself.

  1. Charge from AC or solar now.
  2. Never bypass BMS protection.

No code on the display?

Beeping fast, about twice a second

Overload (code 7)

Switch off heavy appliances now — iron, pump, washing machine — then reconnect one at a time.

Beeping slowly, about once a second

Code 3, 4 or 7

Check whether the battery is very full or very empty, and how many appliances are running.

Will not switch on at all

No usable battery power reaching the unit

Check the battery fuse, DC breaker and terminals, and the voltage: 11 V+ for 12 V, 22 V+ for 24 V, 44 V+ for 48 V.

On, but no power at the sockets

Output disabled or a mode setting

Check the AC output breaker is on, the load is within rating, and the unit is not in bypass or ECO mode.

Turns on then shuts off immediately

Overload or a very low battery

Disconnect every load, then reconnect one at a time starting with the smallest.

Panels are not charging

No usable solar input

Check there is sun, clean the panels, check MC4 connectors, confirm the PV breaker is on and PV voltage shows on the display.

Battery charges very slowly

Undersized array or cable losses

Check panel count, cleanliness and shade — and cable size: household cable costs 15–20 % of your power.

Lights flicker or output is unstable

Low battery, loose terminals or overload

Tighten every terminal, check the state of charge, and reduce load.

Very hot to touch

Heat build-up — code 2 / F2 risk

Switch off, allow 20 cm clearance on all sides, and let it cool for 30 minutes.

Generator will not charge the battery

Unstable or out-of-range generator output

Check the generator gives 220 V ±10 %, let it stabilise first, and set the inverter to accept generator input.

Clicking sound

Normal relay switching

Normal. If very frequent, check for partial shade and loose MC4 connectors.

Display blank or showing dashes

Display or start-up issue

Switch off and on again. If it persists, contact support.

AGM batteries lose charge quickly

Repeated deep discharge, or age

Stop discharging below 50 %: cut night loads or add capacity. Over four years old usually means replacement.

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