48Fault

DEYE inverter error 48 (F048)

AC lower frequency

Also displayed as F048 / F48 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+18

What it means

AC lower frequencyThe grid frequency is below the protection setting.

Cause: The measured grid frequency is below the configured protection limit.

How to fix it

Check the frequency protection setting.

Source: 041_BManual_SUN-120_125_130_135_136K-G01P3-EU-BM8_20251021_en_a2166559.pdf, p.63 · 065_BManual_SUN-7_7.5_8K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_4466f08b.pdf, p.52 · 032_BManual_SUN-9_10_10.5K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_df0f2106.pdf, p.52 · +4 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 lower frequencyThe grid frequency is below the protection setting.

Cause: Grid frequency measured below the configured under-frequency protection limit.

How to fix it

Check the frequency protection setting.

Source: 063_BManual_SUN-6K-G06-LV-P1_20250923_en_30a96699.pdf, p.58 · 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.54 · 036_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_7_8_9_10_12_15K-G06P3-EU-BM2_20250506_en_0eb78440.pdf, p.58

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 lower frequencyGrid frequency out of range: the AC frequency is too low.

Cause: The grid frequency is below the range in the specification, or the AC cables are not firmly and correctly connected.

How to fix it

  1. Check that the frequency is in the range of the specification and that the AC cables are firmly and correctly connected.
  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.50 · 043_BManual_SUN-12_14_16K-SG01LP1-EU_20260519_en_703e15ac.pdf, p.46 · 052_BManual_SUN-_3.6-6_K-OG01LP1-EU-AM2_20260406_en_dc31b173.pdf, p.46 · +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

Grid UnderfrequencyAC_UnderFreq_Fault - grid frequency out of range (too low).

Cause: The grid frequency is below the range given in the specification.

How to fix it

  1. Check whether the frequency is in the range of the specification
  2. Check whether the AC cables are firmly and correctly connected.

Source: 037_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12_15_20_25K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2_20260224_en_9ef2717c.pdf, p.51 · 050_BManual_SUN-29.9_30_35_40_50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM3_4_20260224_en_544e1b2f.pdf, p.52 · 062_BManual__SUN-60_70_75_80K-SG02HP3-EU-EM6_20260224_en_38cbc9f6.pdf, p.52

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 UnderfrequencyAC lower frequency - grid frequency out of range (too low).

Cause: The grid frequency is below the range given in the specification.

How to fix it

  1. Check whether the frequency is in the range of the specification
  2. Check whether the AC cables are firmly and correctly connected
  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.55 · 038_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12K-SG04LP3-EU_20260319_en_081932c1.pdf, p.47 · 040_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_8_10_12K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2_20260319_en_b0183b7d.pdf, p.47 · +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 lower frequencyGrid frequency out of range (too low).

Cause: The grid frequency is below the range configured in the specification, or the AC cables are loose/incorrectly connected.

How to fix it

  1. Check that the grid frequency is within the specified range and that the AC cables are firmly and correctly connected.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not recover.

Source: 002_Download_4e90fe7a.pdf, p.48

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

AC_UnderFreq_FaultGrid frequency out of range (too low).

Cause: The grid frequency is below the range configured in the specification, or the AC cables are loose/incorrectly connected.

How to fix it

  1. Check that the grid frequency is within the specified range and that the AC cables are firmly and correctly connected.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not recover.

Source: 081_deye_gb_sl_pro_user_manual_46fa941a.pdf, p.50 · 010_Download_cc05df18.pdf, p.45

Also applies to:RW-L2.5ARW-L5.1RW-L10.2RW-F16SE-F5SE-F5 PlusSE-F5 ProSE-F12+7

What it means

Heat errorThe heating function failed.

Cause: The heating film did not warm the cells as commanded or the heating circuit reported an abnormal state - a fault in the heater or its control circuit.

How to fix it

  1. Restart the battery.
  2. If heating still fails in cold conditions, contact Deye support.

Source: 093_Deye_RW-L2.5A_User_Manual_EN_89188fb8.pdf, p.10 · 019_Download_4a609b7e.pdf, p.10 · 021_Download_f81ba1e7.pdf, p.10 · +6 more official manuals

GB-A HV Battery

BatteryFault

Also applies to:GB-A

What it means

ALARM_ID_BMU_COMM_ERRORThe BMU communication is faulty.

Cause: The internal bus between the BMS and one or more battery modules (BMUs) dropped - module wiring or a module board fault.

How to fix it

  1. Check the inter-module communication cabling and restart the system.
  2. If the fault persists, contact Deye support.

Source: 008_deye_ess_user_manual_gb_a_jpnen_v02_20250829_3fea617e.pdf, p.14

Frequently asked questions

What does error 48 mean on a DEYE inverter?
It depends on the model — 15 devices use code 48. On the SUN G01P3-EU-BM8 Series it means: AC lower frequency. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.
Is error 48 a fault or a warning?
48 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 48?
Check the frequency protection setting. The exact steps for each affected model are listed on this page.

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