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QS-038 · Meters, CTs & export control

Growatt SPH warning 401 SP-CT/Meter communication. What do I check?

The short answer
Check meter-to-inverter wiring and SP-CT distance, then restart the inverter and SP-CT.

Plain explanation

From the Growatt manual for the SPH 3000-6000TL BL-UP: Installer checks meter-to-inverter wiring. Check SP-CT distance is within spec. The rest of the checklist is below; work through it in order. Installer only: DC and AC work on a live PV system is dangerous, so owners should note the code and call their installer.

Steps from the source

  1. Installer checks meter-to-inverter wiring
  2. Check SP-CT distance is within spec
  3. Restart the inverter and the SP-CT

Source

Growatt SPH 3000-6000TL BL-UP Installation & Operation Manual (Growatt doc, distributor-hosted), §9.2 Fault list, §9.2 Warning 401midsummerwholesale.co.uk ↗

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