601

Grid fault

SMA · Sunny Boy Solar Inverter

What does 601 mean?

The inverter has detected an excessively high proportion of direct current (DC) in the grid current. This can indicate an issue with grid quality or external DC sources influencing the AC grid, potentially harming connected equipment.

Common Causes

  • Excessively high proportion of direct current in the grid current.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the grid connection for the presence of direct current.

  2. 2

    If this message displays frequently, contact the grid operator to check if the inverter's monitoring threshold can be raised.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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