Fac-Bfr/Fac-Srr

AC Grid Frequency Outside Allowable Range

SMA · SUNNY BOY 5000US-8000US Solar Inverter

What does Fac-Bfr/Fac-Srr mean?

The AC grid frequency has exceeded or fallen below the allowable operating range for the Sunny Boy SB50US-80US-IUS094030. The inverter interprets this as a public grid outage and disconnects from the grid to prevent islanding. 'Bfr' and 'Srr' are internal processor messages.

Common Causes

  • AC grid frequency exceeding the allowed upper limit (<fac Max).
  • AC grid frequency falling below the allowed lower limit (>fac Min).
  • Rapid change in grid frequency.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check the condition of the grid at the AC terminal blocks within the Sunny Boy SB50US-80US-IUS094030.

  2. 2

    Inspect the AC disconnect between the Sunny Boy and the grid.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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