Solar Lattice

Symptom

Backup output AC overvoltage

ID
symptom:backup-ac-overvoltage
IRI
https://solarlattice.org/kb/symptom/backup-ac-overvoltage
Status
active
Also known as
AC overvoltage in backup operation, SPS AC overvoltage, OV-Vbackup, Backup overvoltage fault, Inverting overvoltage, AC overvoltage backup (fast), AC overvoltage backup (slow)

The inverter reports too much AC voltage on its backup or secure power supply (SPS) output, and it shows this as an event code on the display or in the event log. On SMA SB-US inverters, event 9202 (SPS AC overvoltage) means an outside AC source has been connected to the SPS outlet, so check the SPS connections first and correct them. SMA events 9204 and 9205 point to high voltage in the battery-backup grid or large load steps there; check for newer firmware and update it, and contact Service if none is available. On Solis hybrid inverters, check the wiring at the backup port, then restart the system and see whether the fault comes back. If a Solis backup overvoltage fault keeps coming back after a restart, the inverter may have to go back to the factory for repair.

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Claims

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c1 verified · fact Inverter fault code display

Shown as SMA event 9202 (AC overvoltage in backup operation or SPS AC overvoltage), SMA 9204/9205 (AC overvoltage backup, fast or slow), or Solis OV-Vbackup / OV-VBackup.

verified by: review-workflowverified on: 2026-10-23

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