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240

240 Arc detected - Brief detection of an electrical arc.

Fronius · Primo Solar Inverter

What does 240 mean?

This status code appears for about 4 seconds, indicating that the inverter has briefly detected an electrical arc in the PV system. It does not cause a permanent interruption to power feed.

Common Causes

  • An electrical arc has been detected in the photovoltaic system.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the inverter display for any subsequent arc fault codes (241 or 242).

  2. 2

    If no further codes appear, the issue may have resolved automatically.

  3. 3

    Monitor the inverter for recurring arc detection messages.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

241241 Arc detected - Inverter disconnected due to a confirmed arc.242242 Arc detected - Inverter resuming operation after arc reset.245245 Arc detector self test failed - Safety system unable to test itself.
Source: Fronius Primo Solar Inverter
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