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8704

External active and reactive power setpoints are invalid

SMA · SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP XT / 630CP XT Solar Inverter

What does 8704 mean?

Both the external active and reactive power setpoints provided to the inverter are invalid. The inverter cannot regulate power based on these inputs. This is a warning that does not affect inverter behavior immediately.

Common Causes

  • Incorrect configuration of external active and reactive power control.
  • Faulty external control device providing invalid setpoints.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Verify the external active and reactive power setpoint sources and their output signals.

  2. 2

    Ensure the external control device is functioning correctly.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: SMA SUNNY CENTRAL 500CP XT / 630CP XT Solar Inverter
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