Smart Power Control System Alarm Reference
Smart Power Control System Alarm Reference
Alarm Reference
Issue 04
Date 2024-09-30
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Purpose
This document provides common alarm reference for the Smart Power Control
System (PCS), helping users query and handle alarms.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Technical support engineers
● Commissioning engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all the changes made in earlier issues.
Issue 04 (2024-09-30)
Updated the document name.
Updated 2 2004 DC overvoltage - 39 2117 SPD Faulty.
Added 40 2118 Abnormal Power Wiring.
Added 41 2120 Relay Overtemperature.
Issue 03 (2024-07-30)
Added descriptions about the LUNA2000-213KTL series.
Added 35 2111 Fuse Abnormal.
Added 36 2114 FAST I/O Self-Test Abnormal.
Added 37 2115 DC Bus Short-Circuited.
Added 38 2116 DC Input Undervoltage.
Added 39 2117 SPD Faulty.
Issue 02 (2023-11-15)
Added 34 2109 Abnormal Running Scenario.
Issue 01 (2023-05-22)
This issue is the first official release.
Moved "Alarm Reference" in the user manuals and maintenance manuals of the
following products to this document:
● LUNA2000-100KTL series Smart PCS
● LUNA2000-200KTL series Smart PCS
Contents
Item Description
Alarm Name Indicates the name of an alarm. In the same product, alarm
names and alarm IDs correspond to each other, which clearly
and accurately reflect the meaning of alarms.
Possible Indicates the possible cause of the alarm, including the cause
Cause ID and cause description.
2 2004 DC overvoltage
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Turn off the AC switch and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes, and then turn on the AC
switch and DC switch. If the fault persists, contact your dealer or technical
support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the device (turn off the AC switch and DC switch, and wait for a period
specified on the device safety warning label), and then perform the following
operations: Check whether the DC terminals are connected in reverse polarity. If
yes, adjust the DC polarities.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the device (turn off the AC switch and DC switch, and wait for a period
specified on the device safety warning label), and then perform the following
operations: Check whether the DC terminals are short-circuited or connected in
reverse polarity. If yes, adjust the DC bus cable connection.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Check the impedance of the phase wire to PE, locate the position with low
impedance, and rectify the fault.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. Check whether the AC voltage is normal.
2. Check that the AC power cable is connected and that the AC switch is ON.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid voltage is within
the allowed range. If not, contact the local power operator. If yes, modify the
power grid undervoltage protection threshold after obtaining the consent of
the local power operator.
3. If the fault persists for a long time, check the connection between the AC
switch and the power cable.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid voltage is within
the allowed range. If not, contact the local power operator. If yes, modify the
power grid overvoltage protection threshold after obtaining the consent of
the local power operator.
3. Check whether the peak voltage of the power grid is too high. If the fault
occurs frequently and persists for a long time, contact the local power
operator.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid voltage is within
the normal range. If not, contact the local power operator.
3. If the fault persists for a long time, check the connection of the AC cable.
4. If the AC cable is correctly connected and the alarm persists and affects the
operation of the plant, contact the local power operator.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid frequency is
within the allowed range. If not, contact the local power operator. If yes,
modify the power grid overfrequency protection threshold after obtaining the
consent of the local power operator.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid frequency is
within the allowed range. If not, contact the local power operator. If yes,
modify the power grid underfrequency protection threshold after obtaining
the consent of the local power operator.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the power grid may be abnormal temporarily.
The device automatically recovers after detecting that the power grid
becomes normal.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the power grid frequency is
within the allowed range. If not, contact the local power operator.
13 2039 AC Overcurrent
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. The device detects its external working conditions in real time. After the fault
is rectified, the device automatically recovers.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently and affects the operation of the power plant,
check whether AC short circuit exists. If the fault persists, contact your dealer
or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. The device detects its external working conditions in real time. After the fault
is rectified, the device automatically recovers.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Check whether the AC cable connection is normal.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the external circuit may be abnormal
temporarily. The device will automatically recover after the fault is rectified.
2. If the alarm occurs frequently or persists, check whether the impedance
between the PV string and the ground is too low.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the device (turn off the AC switch and DC switch, and wait for a period
specified on the device safety warning label), and then perform the following
operations:
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS cannot be started.
Suggestion
Send a shutdown command to devices connected to the same DC bus. Start
insulation impedance detection for the battery rack to locate the fault. After the
fault is located, perform the following operations:
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. Check the ventilation and ambient temperature of the device installation
position.
2. If the ventilation is poor or the ambient temperature is too high, improve the
ventilation and heat dissipation.
3. If the ventilation and ambient temperature meet requirements, contact your
vendor or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
● Cause ID = 3–12, 16, 17
Turn off the AC switch and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes, and then turn on
the AC switch and DC switch. If the fault persists, contact your vendor or
technical support.
● Cause ID = 18
Power off the device (turn off the AC switch and DC switch, and wait for a
period specified on the device safety warning label), and then perform the
following operations: Check whether the common DC bus is short-circuited. If
not, turn on the AC switch and DC switch, and restart the AC soft-start circuit.
If the fault persists, contact your vendor or technical support.
● Cause ID = 21–24
a. The device detects its external working conditions in real time. After the
alarm is cleared, the device automatically recovers.
b. If this alarm occurs frequently and affects the operation of the PV plant,
contact your vendor or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS cannot be powered on.
Suggestion
Cause ID = 1–4
1. Perform the update again.
2. If the update fails for multiple times, contact your dealer or technical support.
Cause ID = 8
1. Perform the update again.
2. If the update fails for multiple times, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
NOTE
Impact on System
The PCS is derated.
Suggestion
1. Turn off the AC switch and DC switch, check that the fan blades are normal,
and clear the foreign objects around the fan if there are any.
2. Reinstall the fan and turn on the AC switch and DC switch. If the fault persists
after the device runs for 15 minutes, replace the external fan.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is derated.
Suggestion
Turn off the AC switch and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes, and then turn on the AC
switch and DC switch. If the fault persists after the device runs for 5 minutes,
contact your dealer or technical support to replace the device.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The communication between the PCS and the SmartLogger is abnormal.
Suggestion
Check the time or replace the digital signature certificate.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The communication between the PCS and the SmartLogger is abnormal.
Suggestion
Replace the digital signature certificate in time.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The communication between the PCS and the SmartLogger is abnormal.
Suggestion
Replace the digital signature certificate immediately.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the devices connected to the same DC bus (turn off the AC switches and
DC switches, and wait for a period specified on the device safety warning label),
and then perform the following operations: Check that the communications cable
is securely connected and turn on the AC switches and DC switches. If the fault
persists, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Introduced Since
Severity
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
● Cause ID = 1
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the devices connected to the same DC bus (issue a shutdown command,
turn off the AC and DC switches, and wait for the period specified on the device
safety warning label), and then perform the following steps:
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Power off the devices connected to the same DC bus (issue a shutdown command,
turn off the AC and DC switches, and wait for the period specified on the device
safety warning label), and then perform the following steps:
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Issue a shutdown command to devices connected to the same DC bus and check
whether the grid codes configured on all PCSs are consistent. If not, correctly set
the grid code to an identical value on all PCSs and perform black start again. If
the grid codes are the same, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the AC switches and DC switches of the devices connected to the
same DC bus.
2. Check whether the external load power is lower than the current system
output power. It is recommended that black start be performed without loads.
3. Check that the power cable is connected correctly.
4. Turn on the AC switch and DC switch, and perform black start again.
If the fault persists, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
1. Issue a shutdown command to devices connected to the same DC bus.
2. Contact the microgrid controller vendor to check whether the black start
instructions are delivered in wrong sequence.
3. After confirming that the instructions are delivered in correct sequence,
perform black start again.
If the fault persists, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The collaboration of PCSs in a rack is abnormal, which may cause PCS shutdown.
Suggestion
Power off the devices connected to the same DC bus (issue a shutdown command,
turn off the AC and DC switches, and wait for the period specified on the device
safety warning label), and then perform the following operations: Check that the
communications cable is securely connected and turn on the AC and DC switches.
If the fault persists, contact your dealer or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
● Cause ID =1
Check whether the running scenario is correctly set. In off-grid and on/off-
grid scenarios, you need to purchase and load the off-grid feature license.
● Cause ID =2
Set the running scenario to on-grid.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Introduced Since
Severity
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
● Cause ID = 1
Contact your vendor or technical support.
● Cause ID = 2
a. The device detects its external working conditions in real time. After the
alarm is cleared, the device automatically recovers.
b. If this alarm occurs frequently and affects the operation of the PV plant,
contact your vendor or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Introduced Since
Severity
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
1 The rapid shutdown cable between the PCS and the ESS is
not properly connected.
Impact on System
The PCS cannot be powered on.
Suggestion
1. Shut down the ESS on the user interface.
2. Check whether the cable connection between the PCS and FAST I/O is normal.
3. After 5 minutes, start the ESS on the user interface.
4. If the fault persists, contact your vendor or technical support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Introduced Since
Severity
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS cannot be powered on.
Suggestion
1. Shut down the ESS on the user interface and check whether a PCS DC short
circuit occurs.
2. If a short circuit occurs, rectify the fault. After the fault is rectified, power on
the system again.
3. If the circuit is normal, contact your vendor or customer service center.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Introduced Since
Severity
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS is shut down.
Suggestion
Turn off the AC switch and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes, and then turn on the AC
switch and DC switch. If the fault persists, contact your vendor or technical
support.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The PCS surge protection capability decreases.
Suggestion
Replace the faulty SPD.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
All PCSs are shut down.
Suggestion
1. Shut down the ESS and power off the system. Ensure that the BCU is powered
off.
2. Check whether the power cable of a battery rack is incorrectly connected to
another rack.
3. Check whether the positive and negative terminals of the PCS power cable in
the rack are reversely connected.
4. Adjust the power cable connection between the rack and the PCS. After the
cable connection is corrected, restart the system and perform a cable connection
test on the user interface.
Alarm Attribute
Alarm ID Alarm Name Alarm Severity Introduced Since
Possible Cause
Cause ID Possible Cause
Impact on System
The system is derated.
Suggestion
1. Check whether no grid scheduling instruction is received in on-grid scenarios or
whether the PCS output power is greater than the load power in off-grid
scenarios. If yes, shut down and start the PCS by referring to step 2. If not, no
further action is required.
2. Shut down the ESS on the user interface. After 5 minutes, start the ESS.