Hoymiles error codes explained

What 29 Hoymiles inverter fault and error codes mean, in plain English, with safe checks you can do and when to call a licensed electrician.

Guide only. This information is a general guide taken from manufacturer documentation. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician. Never open your inverter, battery or switchboard. If you see smoke, smell burning or see damage, keep clear and call 000.
CodeMessage & meaningModelType
121Warning
Over temperature protection

Over temperature protection

What you can do

  • Check from a safe distance that the inverter is shaded, has clear space around it and that nothing is blocking the vents
  • It usually recovers once it cools down
  • If it repeats often or you can hear a noisy/failed fan, call your installer

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125Warning
Grid configuration parameter error

Grid configuration parameter error

What you can do

  • Check the monitoring app for the alarm and whether export/consumption readings look wrong
  • Restart your home router if the meter talks over Wi-Fi or LAN
  • Call your installer - meter and CT wiring is inside the switchboard and must be checked by a licensed electrician

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126Warning
Software error code 126

Software error code 126

What you can do

  • Make sure the system is online so it can receive updates
  • Restart the system once using the owner steps in your manual
  • If the alarm stays, call your installer - settings and firmware must be fixed by them or the manufacturer

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127Warning
Firmware error

Firmware error

What you can do

  • Make sure the system is online so it can receive updates
  • Restart the system once using the owner steps in your manual
  • If the alarm stays, call your installer - settings and firmware must be fixed by them or the manufacturer

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128Warning
Software error code 128

Software error code 128

What you can do

  • Make sure the system is online so it can receive updates
  • Restart the system once using the owner steps in your manual
  • If the alarm stays, call your installer - settings and firmware must be fixed by them or the manufacturer

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129Warning
Software error code 129

Software error code 129

What you can do

  • Make sure the system is online so it can receive updates
  • Restart the system once using the owner steps in your manual
  • If the alarm stays, call your installer - settings and firmware must be fixed by them or the manufacturer

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130Fault
Offline

Offline

What you can do

  • Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app
  • Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual if it allows
  • If it comes back, call your installer

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141Warning
Grid overvoltage

Grid overvoltage

What you can do

  • This is usually caused by the mains supply, not the solar system
  • The inverter normally reconnects by itself once grid voltage is back in range
  • If it happens often (especially on sunny afternoons), note the times and call your installer - they can check the voltage and settings and talk to the network if needed

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142Warning
Grid overvoltage (10-minute average value)

Grid overvoltage (10-minute average value)

What you can do

  • This is usually caused by the mains supply, not the solar system
  • The inverter normally reconnects by itself once grid voltage is back in range
  • If it happens often (especially on sunny afternoons), note the times and call your installer - they can check the voltage and settings and talk to the network if needed

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143Warning
Grid undervoltage

Grid undervoltage

What you can do

  • This is usually caused by the mains supply, not the solar system
  • The inverter normally reconnects by itself once grid voltage is back in range
  • If it happens often (especially on sunny afternoons), note the times and call your installer - they can check the voltage and settings and talk to the network if needed

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144Warning
Grid overfrequency

Grid overfrequency

What you can do

  • This is caused by the mains frequency moving outside the allowed range, usually briefly
  • The inverter reconnects by itself once the grid is stable
  • If it keeps happening, note the times and call your installer

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145Warning
Grid underfrequency

Grid underfrequency

What you can do

  • This is caused by the mains frequency moving outside the allowed range, usually briefly
  • The inverter reconnects by itself once the grid is stable
  • If it keeps happening, note the times and call your installer

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146Warning
Rapid grid frequency changes

Rapid grid frequency changes

What you can do

  • This is caused by the mains frequency moving outside the allowed range, usually briefly
  • The inverter reconnects by itself once the grid is stable
  • If it keeps happening, note the times and call your installer

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148Info
Grid disconnection

Grid disconnection

What you can do

  • Check whether the rest of your house or street has power, and check your network operator's outage map
  • Check the switchboard for a tripped solar/inverter breaker - reset it once only; if it trips again, leave it off and call an electrician
  • Once normal power is back the inverter usually reconnects on its own within a few minutes
  • If the power is normal but the alarm stays, call your installer

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149Warning
Island detected

Island detected

What you can do

  • Check that your home Wi-Fi/internet is working and restart your router
  • Wait an hour - monitoring often reconnects by itself
  • If the inverter screen also shows a fault, or the alarm stays for more than a day, call your installer

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205Fault
Input port 1 overvoltage

Input port 1 overvoltage

What you can do

  • Do not touch the DC isolators or cables
  • Note the time - this often shows on cold, very sunny mornings
  • Call your installer - the panel strings may need to be checked against the inverter's limits

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206Fault
Input port 2 overvoltage

Input port 2 overvoltage

What you can do

  • Do not touch the DC isolators or cables
  • Note the time - this often shows on cold, very sunny mornings
  • Call your installer - the panel strings may need to be checked against the inverter's limits

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207Fault
Input port 1 undervoltage

Input port 1 undervoltage

What you can do

  • Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app
  • Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual if it allows
  • If it comes back, call your installer

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208Fault
Input port 2 undervoltage

Input port 2 undervoltage

What you can do

  • Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app
  • Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual if it allows
  • If it comes back, call your installer

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301Fault
Hardware error code 302

Hardware error code 302

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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302Fault
Hardware error code 302

Hardware error code 302

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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303Fault
Hardware error code 303

Hardware error code 303

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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304Fault
Hardware error code 304

Hardware error code 304

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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305Fault
Hardware error code 305

Hardware error code 305

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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306Fault
Hardware error code 306

Hardware error code 306

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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307Fault
Hardware error code 307

Hardware error code 307

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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308Fault
Hardware error code 308

Hardware error code 308

What you can do

  • Note the code, then restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If the code comes back, call your installer - this is an internal fault that needs a licensed electrician or the manufacturer

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2Fault
Check the connection to the utility grid. Verify that the utility power is present at the microinverter in question by removing AC, then DC power. Never disconnect the DC wires while the microinverter is producing power. Re-connect the DC module connectors and watch for five short LED flashes.

Check the connection to the utility grid. Verify that the utility power is present at the microinverter in question by removing AC, then DC power. Never disconnect the DC wires while the microinverter is producing power. Re-connect the DC module connectors and watch for five short LED flashes.

What you can do

  • Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app
  • Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual if it allows
  • If it comes back, call your installer

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6Fault
Verify that the PV module DC voltage is within the allowable range shown in the Technical Data appendix of this manual.

Verify that the PV module DC voltage is within the allowable range shown in the Technical Data appendix of this manual.

What you can do

  • Note the code and the battery state of charge shown in the app
  • Let the system run - some battery voltage protections clear by themselves after charging or discharging
  • If the alarm stays or keeps returning, call your installer - don't open or disconnect the battery yourself

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Common Hoymiles questions

What does Hoymiles 130 "Offline" mean?

Offline Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Hoymiles 205 "Input port 1 overvoltage" mean?

Input port 1 overvoltage Do not touch the DC isolators or cables This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Hoymiles 206 "Input port 2 overvoltage" mean?

Input port 2 overvoltage Do not touch the DC isolators or cables This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Hoymiles 207 "Input port 1 undervoltage" mean?

Input port 1 undervoltage Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Hoymiles 208 "Input port 2 undervoltage" mean?

Input port 2 undervoltage Note the code, date and time and check the monitoring app This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

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Meanings are summarised from these manufacturer documents. Check your own model's manual, as codes vary between models and firmware versions.

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