Huawei error codes explained

What 25 Huawei 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
2001Fault
High String Input Voltage

The PV array is not properly configured. Excessive PV modules are connected in series to the PV string, and therefore the open-circuit voltage exceeds the maximum SUN2000 operating voltage. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: The PV1 input voltage is high. ● 2: The PV2 input voltage is high.

What you can do

  • Check solar generation in the app compared with similar days
  • Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors, and don't go on the roof
  • If it doesn't clear by itself, call your installer

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2002Safety-Critical
DC Arc Fault

The PV string power cables arc or are in poor contact. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: PV1 DC arc fault ● 2: PV2 DC arc fault

What you can do

  • Keep clear of the inverter, panels and DC cables, and do not touch any isolators
  • Note the code, date and time, and check whether the alarm is still showing in the app
  • If you smell burning or see smoke, get everyone out and call 000
  • Call a licensed electrician or Total Solar - an arc fault means a DC wiring or connector problem that must be inspected

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2011Fault
String Reversed

The PV string is reversely connected. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: PV1 is reversely connected. ● 2: PV2 is reversely connected.

What you can do

  • Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors
  • Call your installer - this points to a wiring problem that needs a licensed electrician

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2021Safety-Critical
AFCI Check Failure

The AFCI check fails. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: The AFCI check circuit is abnormal. ● 2: The AFCI circuit is faulty.

What you can do

  • Keep clear of the inverter, panels and DC cables, and do not touch any isolators
  • Note the code, date and time, and check whether the alarm is still showing in the app
  • If you smell burning or see smoke, get everyone out and call 000
  • Call a licensed electrician or Total Solar - an arc fault means a DC wiring or connector problem that must be inspected

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SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2032Info
Grid Failure

Cause ID = 1 ● The power grid experiences an outage. ● The AC circuit is disconnected or the AC circuit breaker is OFF.

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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SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2033Warning
Grid Undervoltage

Cause ID = 1 The grid voltage is below the lower threshold or the low voltage duration has lasted for more than the value specified by low voltage ride-through (LVRT).

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2034Warning
Grid Overvoltage

Cause ID = 1 The grid voltage exceeds the higher threshold or the high voltage has lasted for more than the value specified by high voltage ride-through (HVRT).

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2036Warning
Grid Overfrequency

Cause ID = 1 Power grid exception: The actual power grid frequency is higher than the standard requirement for the local power grid.

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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2037Warning
Grid Underfrequenc y

Cause ID = 1 Power grid exception: The actual power grid frequency is lower than the standard requirement for the local power grid.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2038Warning
Unstable Grid Frequency

Cause ID = 1 Power grid exception: The actual grid frequency change rate does not comply with the local power grid standard.

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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SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2039Warning
Output Overcurrent

Cause ID = 1 The power grid voltage drops dramatically or the power grid is short- circuited. As a result, the SUN2000 transient output current exceeds the upper threshold and therefore the SUN2000 protection is triggered.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2040Fault
Output DC Component Overhigh

Cause ID = 1 The DC component of the SUN2000 output current exceeds the specified upper threshold.

What you can do

  • Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual
  • If it comes back, call your installer

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2051Safety-Critical
Abnormal Residual Current

Cause ID = 1 The insulation impedance of the input side to PE decreases when the SUN2000 is operating.

What you can do

  • Do not touch the panels, rooftop isolators or DC cables
  • Note the code and whether it appears in wet weather or early morning - this helps the electrician
  • If it clears by itself once things dry out, still let us know if it keeps returning
  • Call a licensed electrician or Total Solar - insulation and earth faults need testing with proper equipment

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2062Safety-Critical
Low Insulation Resistance

Cause ID = 1 ● A short circuit occurs between the PV array and the ground. ● The ambient air of the PV array is damp and the insulation between the PV array and the ground is poor.

What you can do

  • Do not touch the panels, rooftop isolators or DC cables
  • Note the code and whether it appears in wet weather or early morning - this helps the electrician
  • If it clears by itself once things dry out, still let us know if it keeps returning
  • Call a licensed electrician or Total Solar - insulation and earth faults need testing with proper equipment

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2063Warning
Overtemperatu re

Cause ID = 1 ● The SUN2000 is installed in a place with poor ventilation. ● The ambient temperature is higher than the upper threshold. ● The SUN2000 is not working properly.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2064Safety-Critical
Device Fault

An unrecoverable fault has occurred on a circuit inside the SUN2000. Cause ID = 1–12 ● 1: The Boost input is short-circuited. ● 2: The Boost input experiences overcurrent. ● 3: The control circuit is faulty. ● 4: The inverter circuit is abnormal. ● 5: The residual current sensor is faulty. ● 6: The temperature detection fails. ● 7: EEPROM read/write fails. ● 8: The auxiliary power supply is abnormal. ● 9: The grid-tied relay is abnormal. ● 10: The DC bus experiences overvoltage. ● 11: The DC bus experiences undervoltage. ● 12: The DC bus experiences voltage imbalance.

What you can do

  • Keep clear and do not touch the inverter or cabling
  • Note the code, date and time
  • Call a licensed electrician or Total Solar - this alarm means current may be leaking to earth

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2065Fault
Upgrade Failed or Version Mismatch

The upgrade does not complete normally. Cause ID = 1–4, 7 ● 1. The software and hardware of the main controller do not match. ● 2: The main and auxiliary controller software versions do not match. ● 3: The monitoring and power controller software versions do not match. ● 4: The upgrade fails. ● 7: The optimizer upgrade fails.

What you can do

  • Check solar generation in the app compared with similar days
  • Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors, and don't go on the roof
  • If it doesn't clear by itself, call your installer

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
61440Fault
Monitoring Unit Faulty

Cause ID = 1 ● The flash memory is insufficient. ● The flash memory has bad sectors.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2067Fault
Faulty Power Collector

Cause ID = 1 The smart power sensor is disconnected.

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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SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2068Fault
Battery Abnormal

The battery is faulty, disconnected, or the battery circuit breaker is OFF when the battery is running. Cause ID = 1–4 ● 1: The battery communication is abnormal. ● 2: The battery port experiences overcurrent. ● 3. The battery enabling cable is not properly connected. ● 4: The battery port voltage is abnormal.

What you can do

  • Check the app - the battery may show as offline or with no state of charge
  • Restart the system once using the shutdown and start-up steps in your owner's manual (battery last off, first on, unless your manual says otherwise)
  • If the alarm comes back, call your installer - battery communication cables must be checked by them

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2070Info
Active Islanding

Cause ID = 1 When the power grid experiences an AC power outage, the SUN2000 detects islanding proactively.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2077Warning
Off-grid output overload

Cause ID = 1/2 The output is overloaded or short-circuited.

What you can do

  • Turn off some large appliances (air-conditioners, ovens, kettles, pool pumps) - backup outputs have a power limit
  • The system usually recovers by itself once the load drops
  • If it keeps happening with normal loads, call your installer

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2080Fault
Abnormal PV Module Configuration

PV module configuration does not meet requirements, or the PV module output is reversely connected or short- circuited. Cause ID = 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 ● 2: The PV string power or the number of optimizers connected in series in a PV string exceeds the upper threshold. ● 3: The number of optimizers connected in series in a PV string is less than the lower threshold, the PV string output is reversely connected, or the output of some optimizers in the PV string is reversely connected. ● 6: Under the same MPPT, the number of optimizers connected in series in PV strings connected in parallel is differe

What you can do

  • Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors
  • Call your installer - this points to a wiring problem that needs a licensed electrician

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2081Fault
Optimizer Fault

Cause ID = 1 An optimizer is faulty.

What you can do

  • Check solar generation in the app compared with similar days
  • Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors, and don't go on the roof
  • If it doesn't clear by itself, call your installer

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter Inverter
2082Warning
Grid-tied/Off- grid Controller Abnormal

Cause ID = 1 The inverter fails to communicate with the Smart Backup Box. Cause ID = 2 An unrecoverable fault occurs on a circuit inside the Smart Backup Box.

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

SUN2000-(2KTL-6KTL)-L1 single-phase hybrid-ready inverter · Guide only. All work must be done by a licensed electrician.

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Common Huawei questions

What does Huawei 2001 "High String Input Voltage" mean?

The PV array is not properly configured. Excessive PV modules are connected in series to the PV string, and therefore the open-circuit voltage exceeds the maximum SUN2000 operating voltage. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: The PV1 input voltage is high. ● 2: The PV2 input voltage is high. Check solar generation in the app compared with similar days This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Huawei 2011 "String Reversed" mean?

The PV string is reversely connected. Cause ID = 1, 2 ● 1: PV1 is reversely connected. ● 2: PV2 is reversely connected. Do not touch the DC isolators, cables or connectors This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Huawei 2040 "Output DC Component Overhigh" mean?

Cause ID = 1 The DC component of the SUN2000 output current exceeds the specified upper threshold. Restart the system once using the owner shutdown/start-up steps in your manual This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Huawei 2065 "Upgrade Failed or Version Mismatch" mean?

The upgrade does not complete normally. Cause ID = 1–4, 7 ● 1. The software and hardware of the main controller do not match. ● 2: The main and auxiliary controller software versions do not match. ● 3: The monitoring and power controller software versions do not match. ● 4: The upgrade fails. ● 7: The optimizer upgrade fails. Check solar generation in the app compared with similar days This is a guide only; any electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.

What does Huawei 61440 "Monitoring Unit Faulty" mean?

Cause ID = 1 ● The flash memory is insufficient. ● The flash memory has bad sectors. 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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