SunnyBoy stays in waiting mode

mil_mil
mil_mil Registered Users Posts: 2
I used to have my Sunnyboy 6000 hooked upto to 5.7KW array.  Unfortunately, the barn the array was on collapsed and now I can only get 9 panels on the roof for 1.8KW.  I figured that would still be enough to get the inverter up and running but it won't get out of waiting mode ??????
No faults.  Input DC voltage is around 270  Any ideas what is wrong?

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  • mil_mil
    mil_mil Registered Users Posts: 2
    Actually, I posted this in the wrong area this is a grid tied system, sorry.
  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,431 admin
    I have moved your discussion to GT forum.

    My guess--If you are running 240 VAC input, that it takes 300 volts minimum to start (assuming this is a 6000-US model).

    You need, at least, one or two more panels in series to get it running again.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,731 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    345 to 480 vdc. I just happen to see one today Bill.  Hey!
    "we go where power lines don't" Sierra Nevada mountain area
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