63Fault

DEYE inverter error 63 (F63)

ARC fault

Also displayed as F63 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

ARC faultA DC arc was detected on the PV side.

Cause: A DC arc was detected in the PV module cabling (arc-fault protection), usually at a loose or degraded PV cable connection.

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault
  2. Seek help from Deye if the inverter cannot go back to the normal state.

Source: 041_BManual_SUN-120_125_130_135_136K-G01P3-EU-BM8_20251021_en_a2166559.pdf, p.64 · 065_BManual_SUN-7_7.5_8K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_4466f08b.pdf, p.53 · 032_BManual_SUN-9_10_10.5K-G02P1-EU-AM2_20260625_en_df0f2106.pdf, p.53 · +3 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

ARC faultA DC arc fault was detected on the PV side (AFCI protection).

Cause: A sustained PV-side DC arc, typically from a loose, poor, or damaged PV module cable connection.

How to fix it

Check the PV module cable connections and clear the fault; seek help from Deye if the inverter cannot go back to its normal state.

Source: 063_BManual_SUN-6K-G06-LV-P1_20250923_en_30a96699.pdf, p.59 · 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.55 · 036_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_7_8_9_10_12_15K-G06P3-EU-BM2_20250506_en_0eb78440.pdf, p.59

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

ARC faultPV arc fault detected (AFCI). ARC fault detection is only for the US market.

Cause: DC arcing detected on the PV side, typically from a bad PV module cable connection.

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault.
  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.51 · 043_BManual_SUN-12_14_16K-SG01LP1-EU_20260519_en_703e15ac.pdf, p.47 · 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

Arc FaultARC_Fault - a PV DC arc fault was detected.

Cause: An electric arc was detected on the PV module cabling (ARC fault detection is only for the US market).

How to fix it

Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault.

Source: 037_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12_15_20_25K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2_20260224_en_9ef2717c.pdf, p.52 · 050_BManual_SUN-29.9_30_35_40_50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM3_4_20260224_en_544e1b2f.pdf, p.53 · 062_BManual__SUN-60_70_75_80K-SG02HP3-EU-EM6_20260224_en_38cbc9f6.pdf, p.53

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-AM3

What it means

Arc FaultARC fault - a PV DC arc fault was detected.

Cause: An electric arc was detected on the PV module cabling (ARC fault detection is only for the US market).

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault
  2. 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

Also applies to:SUN-5K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-6K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-8K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-10K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-12K-SG04LP3-EUSUN-3K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2SUN-4K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2SUN-5K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2+9

What it means

Arc FaultARC fault - a PV DC arc fault was detected.

Cause: An electric arc was detected on the PV module cabling.

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault
  2. Seek help from us if it cannot go back to the normal state.

Source: 038_BManual_SUN-5_6_8_10_12K-SG04LP3-EU_20260319_en_081932c1.pdf, p.48 · 040_BManual_SUN-3_4_5_6_8_10_12K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2_20260319_en_b0183b7d.pdf, p.48 · 044_BManual_SUN-14_15_16_18_20K-SG05LP3-EU-SM2_20260319_en_ac7cdbd1.pdf, p.48

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

ARC faultDC arc fault detected (US market only).

Cause: A DC arc was detected in the PV wiring - typically a loose, damaged, or corroded PV module cable connection (ARC detection is for the US market only).

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connections, repair the arcing point, and clear the fault.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not return to normal.

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

ARC_FaultDC arc fault detected (US market only).

Cause: A DC arc was detected in the PV wiring - typically a loose, damaged, or corroded PV module cable connection (ARC detection is for the US market only).

How to fix it

  1. Check the PV module cable connections, repair the arcing point, and clear the fault.
  2. Seek help from Deye if it does not return to normal.

Source: 081_deye_gb_sl_pro_user_manual_46fa941a.pdf, p.51 · 010_Download_cc05df18.pdf, p.46

Frequently asked questions

What does error 63 mean on a DEYE inverter?
It depends on the model — 12 devices use code 63. On the SUN G01P3-EU-BM8 Series it means: ARC fault. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.
Is error 63 a fault or a warning?
63 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 63?
1. Check the PV module cable connection and clear the fault. 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.