Fronius · PV inverters · Fronius Symo 3.0–20.0 (three-phase grid inverter, SnapINverter)
STATE 438Functional incompatibility (PC boards not compatible, e.g. after replacement)
Name in the manufacturer's documentation (service manual): Functional incompatibility (PC boards not compatible, e.g. after replacement)
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For technicians
Steps given by the manufacturer (source text)
What the device does (source text)
- The inverter will automatically attempt to connect again and, if possible, will resume feeding energy into the grid[4]
⚠ Work on refrigerant circuits, mains electricity and PV DC wiring is for qualified technicians only.
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Sources
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- [1] Fronius Symo 3.0-3 – 20.0-3, Fronius Eco 25.0-3 – 27.0-3 – Operating Instructions (42,0410,2028, ed. 016-24082016) – distributor copy (42,0410,2028 (016-24082016)) , p. 47 manufacturer document – copy from a distributor quote verified
438 Functional incompatibility
- [2] Fronius Symo / Fronius Eco – Operating Instructions (e-Manual HTML), Version 044-17072025 – chapter “Status diagnostics and troubleshooting” (text capture) (e-Manual 4204101909, 044-17072025) , p. 4 official manufacturer document quote verified
Update inverter firmware
- [3] Fronius Symo / Fronius Eco – Operating Instructions (e-Manual HTML), Version 044-17072025 – chapter “Status diagnostics and troubleshooting” (text capture) (e-Manual 4204101909, 044-17072025) , p. 4 official manufacturer document quote verified
If the status code is displayed all the time: notify a Fronius-trained service technician
- [4] Fronius Symo / Fronius Eco – Operating Instructions (e-Manual HTML), Version 044-17072025 – chapter “Status diagnostics and troubleshooting” (text capture) (e-Manual 4204101909, 044-17072025) , p. 4 official manufacturer document quote verified
The inverter will automatically attempt to connect again and, if possible, will resume feeding energy into the grid