6. TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE – inverter/charger
Proceed as follows for quick detection of common faults.
DC loads must be disconnected from the batteries and the AC loads must be
disconnected from the inverter before the inverter and/or battery charger is tested.
Consult your Victron Energy dealer if the fault cannot be resolved.
Problem
The inverter fails
to operate when
switched on
The inverter fails
to operate
The alarm LED
flashes
The alarm LED
flashes
The alarm LED
flashes
The alarm LED
flashes
The alarm LED
flashes
intermittantly
The alarm LED is
on
Cause
The battery voltage is too high
or too low
Processor in no function-mode
Pre-alarm alt. 1. The DC input
voltage is low
Pre-alarm alt. 2. The ambient
temperature is too high
Pre-alarm alt. 3. The load on the
inverter is higher than the
nominal load
Pre-alarm alt. 4. Voltage ripple
on the DC input exceeds
1.25Vrms
Pre-alarm alt. 5. Low battery
voltage and excessive load
The inverter did cut out following
a pre-alarm
Solution
Ensure that the battery voltage
is within the correct value
Disconnect mains voltage.
Switch Front switch off, wait 4
seconds
Switch front switch on
Charge the battery or check the
battery connections
Place the inverter in a cool and
well-ventilated room, or reduce
the load
Reduce the load
Check the battery cables and
terminals
Check the battery capacity;
increase if necessary
Charge the batteries, reduce
the load or install batteries with
a higher capacity. Use shorter
and/or thicker battery cables
Check the table for the
appropriate course of action
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