
Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting
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Error #
LCD Message
Description
Troubleshooting
24
Faulty Temp. Sensor Broken or
unconnected
temperature sensor.
If the problem persists, contact SolarEdge support.
27
Hardware Error
Internal hardware
error.
If the problem persists, contact SolarEdge support.
43
Internal HW Error
Internal hardware
error.
If the problem persists, contact SolarEdge support.
4, 5, 8, 12,
18-23, 39,
42, 45
SW Error
Internal software
error.
If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.
Troubleshooting Communication
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To troubleshoot a communication problem:
1
Check that the modem or switch/router is functioning properly.
2
Check that the connection to the internal connector on the SMI communication board is properly
done.
3
Check that the selected communication option is properly configured.
4
Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication.
5
Verify that the
Status
field in the
Server
Communication Status
window displays OK. It indicates that
the SMI has established a successful connection and communication with the specified server
port/device (LAN, RS485, internal ZigBee module or external GSM modem).
If the status is not OK, a text message is displayed:
For RS485 slave devices:
No Master Found:
The master device is not responding or the RS485
cable is not connected.
For GSM modem and ZigBee module errors, refer to their relevant manual.
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To troubleshoot Ethernet communication:
When Ethernet communication is used, use the
identify the location of the error.
S e r v e r : L A N < S _ O K >
S t a t u s : < O K >
x x x x x x x x
< E r r o r M e s s a g e >
xxxxxxxx is a string of 1s and 0s showing an eight-bit communication connection status. 1 indicates OK and
0 indicates an error. The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table:
Bit
Location
Error
Message
Error Description
Troubleshooting
1st
LAN
Disconnected
An Ethernet physical cable
connection fault: The Ethernet
link or physical Ethernet cable
are not connected properly
Check the cable pin-out assignment
and cable connection
2nd
DHCP Failed,
or
The
IMS
failed to get a valid IP
address from the DHCP server,
or
Check the router and
IMS
configuration