18Fault

DEYE inverter error 18 (F018)

AC over current fault of hardware

Also displayed as F018 / F18 on some models.

Faultthe inverter cuts its output and the red LED stays solid until the fault is cleared.

The exact meaning depends on your model:

Also applies to:SUN-120K-G01P3-EU-BM8SUN-125K-G01P3-EU-BM8SUN-130K-G01P3-EU-BM8SUN-135K-G01P3-EU-BM8SUN-136K-G01P3-EU-BM8SUN-7K-G02P1-EU-AM2SUN-7.5K-G02P1-EU-AM2SUN-8K-G02P1-EU-AM2+3

What it means

AC over current fault of hardwareHardware-level AC over-current protection tripped.

Cause: The AC output current exceeded the hardware protection limit; the AC sensor or its detection circuit on the control board, or the connection wiring, may be faulty.

How to fix it

  1. Check the AC sensor and its detection circuit on the control board and the connection wiring
  2. Restart the inverter or perform a factory reset; if the error still exists, contact your installer or Deye service.

Source: 041_BManual_SUN-120_125_130_135_136K-G01P3-EU-BM8_20251021_en_a2166559.pdf, p.61 · 065_BManual_SUN-7_7.5_8K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_4466f08b.pdf, p.51 · 032_BManual_SUN-9_10_10.5K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_df0f2106.pdf, p.51

Also applies to:SUN-60K-G03SUN-70K-G03SUN-75K-G03SUN-80K-G03SUN-90K-G03SUN-100K-G03SUN-110K-G03SUN-60K-G01P3-EU-AM8-LV+7

What it means

AC over current fault of hardwareHardware-level AC over-current protection tripped.

Cause: The AC output current exceeded the hardware protection limit; the AC sensor or its detection circuit on the control board, or the connection wiring, may be faulty.

How to fix it

  1. Check the AC sensor and its detection circuit on the control board and the connection wiring
  2. Restart the inverter or perform a factory reset; if the error still exists, contact your installer.

Source: 033_BManual_SUN-70_75_80_90_100_110K-G03_20260702_en_a9db1e1b.pdf, p.60 · 042_BManual_SUN-120_125_130_135_136K-G01P3-EU-AM8_20260702_en_05f936e3.pdf, p.60 · 060_BManual_SUN-60_70_75K-G01P3-EU-AM8-LV_20260701_en_f559aeec.pdf, p.60 · +1 more official manuals

Also applies to:SUN-6K-G06-LV-P1SUN-8K-G06-LV-P1SUN-6K-G06P3-EU-BM2-LV-P1SUN-8K-G06P3-EU-BM2-LV-P1SUN-10K-G05-LVSUN-12K-G05-LVSUN-15K-G05-LVSUN-15K-G06P3-EU-BM2-P1+71

What it means

AC over current fault of hardwareThe hardware over-current protection on the AC side tripped.

Cause: The AC sensor or detection circuit on the control board or its connection wire is faulty, or a real AC over-current occurred.

How to fix it

  1. Check the AC sensor and detection circuit on the control board and its wiring.
  2. Restart the inverter or perform a factory reset; if the error still exists, contact your installer or Deye service.

Source: 063_BManual_SUN-6K-G06-LV-P1_20250923_en_30a96699.pdf, p.57 · 031_BManual_SUN-1_1.5_2_2.2_2.5_2.7_3_3.3_3.6_4K-G04P1-EU-AM1_20260624_en_15adc00c.pdf, p.53 · 036_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_7_8_9_10_12_15K-G06P3-EU-BM2_20250506_en_0eb78440.pdf, p.56

Also applies to:SUN-3.6K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-5K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-6K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-7K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-7.6K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-8K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-10K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-PSUN-7.6K-SG01LP1-EU+21

What it means

AC over current fault of hardwareAC side over current fault detected by the hardware.

Cause: The backup load power or common load power is outside the allowed range, tripping the AC side hardware overcurrent protection.

How to fix it

  1. Check whether the backup load power and common load power are within the range, then restart and check whether operation is normal.
  2. Seek help from Deye if the inverter cannot go back to the normal state.

Source: 039_BManual_SUN-3.6_5_6_7_7.6_8_10K-SG05LP1-EU-SM2-P_20260428_en_70c401a6.pdf, p.49 · 043_BManual_SUN-12_14_16K-SG01LP1-EU_20260519_en_703e15ac.pdf, p.45 · 052_BManual_SUN-_3.6-6_K-OG01LP1-EU-AM2_20260406_en_dc31b173.pdf, p.45 · +4 more official manuals

Also applies to:SUN-5K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-6K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-8K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-10K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-12K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-15K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-20K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2SUN-25K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2+9

What it means

AC Transient Overcurrent (Hardware)Tz_AC_OverCurr_Fault - AC side overcurrent fault detected by hardware.

Cause: The AC-side current exceeded the hardware protection limit, typically because the backup load power and common load power are beyond the allowed range.

How to fix it

  1. Check whether the backup load power and common load power are within the range
  2. Restart and check whether it is normal.

Source: 037_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12_15_20_25K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2_20260224_en_9ef2717c.pdf, p.49 · 050_BManual_SUN-29.9_30_35_40_50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM3_4_20260224_en_544e1b2f.pdf, p.50 · 062_BManual__SUN-60_70_75_80K-SG02HP3-EU-EM6_20260224_en_38cbc9f6.pdf, p.50

Also applies to:SUN-5K-SG02LP2-US-AM2SUN-6K-SG02LP2-US-AM2SUN-7.6K-SG02LP2-US-AM2SUN-8K-SG02LP2-US-AM2SUN-10K-SG02LP2-US-AM3SUN-12K-SG02LP2-US-AM3SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-6K-SG04LP3-EU+15

What it means

AC Overcurrent (Hardware)AC over current fault of hardware - AC side overcurrent fault detected by hardware.

Cause: The AC-side current exceeded the hardware protection limit, typically because the backup load power and common load power are beyond the allowed range.

How to fix it

  1. Check whether the backup load power and common load power are within the range
  2. Restart and check whether it is normal
  3. Seek help from us if it cannot go back to the normal state.

Source: 059_BManual_SUN-5_6_7.6_8_10_12K-SG02LP2-US-AM2_AM3_20260406_en_fb6a30c7.pdf, p.54 · 038_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12K-SG04LP3-EU_20260319_en_081932c1.pdf, p.46 · 040_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_8_10_12K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2_20260319_en_b0183b7d.pdf, p.46 · +1 more official manuals

AI-W5.1 ESS

Energy storage systemFault

Also applies to:AI-W5.1-5P3-EU-B-ESSAI-W5.1-6P3-EU-B-ESSAI-W5.1-8P3-EU-B-ESSAI-W5.1-10P3-EU-B-ESSAI-W5.1-12P3-EU-B-ESS

What it means

AC over current fault of hardwareAC side over-current fault (hardware detection).

Cause: The combined backup-load and common-load power exceeded the inverter's AC output range, tripping the hardware over-current protection.

How to fix it

  1. Check that the backup load power and common load power are within range, restart, and check whether operation is normal.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not recover.

Source: 002_Download_4e90fe7a.pdf, p.46

GB-SL / GB-SL Pro ESS

Energy storage systemFault

Also applies to:GB-SL5K-EUGB-SL6K-EUGB-SL8K-EUGB-SL10K-EUGB-SL12K-EUGB-SL15K-EUGB-SL20K-EUGB-SL Pro 5K-EU+6

What it means

Tz_Ac_OverCurr_FaultAC side over-current fault (hardware detection).

Cause: The combined backup-load and common-load power exceeded the inverter's AC output range, tripping the hardware over-current protection.

How to fix it

  1. Check that the backup load power and common load power are within range, restart, and check whether operation is normal.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not recover.

Source: 081_deye_gb_sl_pro_user_manual_46fa941a.pdf, p.49 · 010_Download_cc05df18.pdf, p.44

GB-A HV Battery

BatteryFault

Also applies to:GB-A

What it means

ALARM_ID_HEAT_OVER_TEMP_LEV_2The heating film temperature is too high.

Cause: The self-heating film exceeded its temperature limit - heating stayed on too long or its sensor is misreading.

How to fix it

  1. Switch off and let the system cool.
  2. If the fault returns when heating engages, contact Deye support.

Source: 008_deye_ess_user_manual_gb_a_jpnen_v02_20250829_3fea617e.pdf, p.13

Frequently asked questions

What does error 18 mean on a DEYE inverter?
It depends on the model — 13 devices use code 18. On the SUN G01P3-EU-BM8 Series it means: AC over current fault of hardware. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.
Is error 18 a fault or a warning?
18 is a fault code: the inverter cuts its output and the red LED stays solid until it is cleared.
How do I clear or fix error 18?
1. Check the AC sensor and its detection circuit on the control board and the connection wiring. The exact steps for each affected model are listed on this page.

Related error codes

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Compiled from official DEYE user manuals. Always consult your device manual and a qualified technician before performing repairs.