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Yellow LED blinks 7 times

Yellow LED blinks 7 times — Drastic change in differential current

SMA · Sunny Boy Inverters

What does Yellow LED blinks 7 times mean?

The inverter has detected a sudden change in differential current (IDN > 30 mA) and has disconnected from the grid for safety. This specific fault can only occur in transformerless inverters.

Common Causes

  • Drastic change in differential current relative to ground.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Identify if your inverter is a transformerless model (has 'TL' in its name, e.g., Sunny Boy 10000TL-US).

  2. 2

    Contact your installer or SMA for assistance, as this relates to an advanced internal protection system.

  3. 3

    Do not attempt to troubleshoot this issue yourself due to the potential for high voltages and specialized equipment needed.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: SMA Sunny Boy Inverters
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