What you will see
- Error 200 and the inverter stops
- Brown or melted connector marks
- Error 425 at start-up
Why it happens
A poor contact in a DC connector heats and sparks. Mixed connector brands, water and rodents are common causes.
Diagram
Repair first, then restart
Good connection
ConnectorTight, dry
→InverterRunning
Loose or burnt
ConnectorSparking
→InverterError 200, stopped
Error 425 means the arc detector's own self-test failed.
What you can check yourself
- From a safe distance, look for burn marks on visible cables
What not to do
- Do not touch or unplug DC connectors
- Do not restart repeatedly
When to call us
- Make DC safe and inspect every connector
- Replace damaged parts with matching connectors
- Raise a warranty case for Error 425
Connector inspections
We inspect and replace damaged DC connectors on Growatt systems in Faisalabad, Lahore and across Punjab.
Send us
the alarm photo and photos of any marks