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Event 3501, 3601, 3701

Red LED solid and Event 3501, 3601, or 3701 — Ground fault present

SMA · SUNNY BOY SMART ENERGY Inverters

What does Event 3501, 3601, 3701 mean?

A solid red LED along with event numbers 3501, 3601, or 3701 on the user interface indicates a ground fault in your PV system. This means the electrical insulation from the PV system to the ground is either defective or insufficient, posing a significant safety risk.

Common Causes

  • Defective electrical insulation from the PV system to ground.
  • Insufficient electrical insulation from the PV system to ground.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    For your safety, immediately disconnect the inverter and battery from all voltage sources and ensure they cannot be reconnected.

  2. 2

    Only touch the cables of the PV modules by their insulation and strictly avoid touching any parts of the PV array's substructure or frame.

  3. 3

    Have a qualified electrician or service technician check the PV system for ground faults using a suitable insulation resistance measuring device.

  4. 4

    Do not connect any PV strings that have detected ground faults to the inverter.

  5. 5

    Ensure no voltage is present and wait at least 5 minutes before touching any parts of the PV system or the inverter after disconnection.

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Source: SMA SUNNY BOY SMART ENERGY Inverters
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