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Red LED continously on

Red LED continously on — Ground fault detected

SMA · Sunny Boy Inverters

What does Red LED continously on mean?

The Red LED on the Sunny Boy inverter is continuously on, indicating that a ground fault has been detected. This signal takes precedence over other LED states (green or yellow). The inverter will not operate until the fault is corrected.

Common Causes

  • Ground fault in the PV system.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Contact your installer to have the ground fault corrected.

  2. 2

    Your installer can find detailed instructions on correction errors in the inverter installation guide.

  3. 3

    Do not attempt to diagnose or fix the ground fault yourself, as it involves electrical safety risks.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: SMA Sunny Boy Inverters
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