510 on a NIBE heat pump: The inverter has high DC voltage: Inverter has high DC voltage
Short answer
On a NIBE heat pump, 510 means: The inverter has high DC voltage: Inverter has high DC voltage. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: The inverter has high DC voltage: Inverter has high DC voltage.
Part involved: PV inverter communication.
When it shows: Inverter has high DC voltage.
Likely causes:
- Check incoming voltage from the panels (solar PV inverter accessory).
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — clears by itself when the condition goes |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
Resetting itself: yes - Automatic reset when no active fault sent for 60 s.
Manual reset: Reset from the controller alarm menu ('reset alarm' / 'Reset alarm and try again'); alarm recurs if the cause remains.
What you can check
- Read the alarm text and the 'info/action' help on the controller display (VVM/SMO or S-series smartguide). NIBE's manuals let the homeowner select 'reset alarm' ('Reset alarm and try again' on S-series); if the lamp returns to normal the alarm has cleared. If it comes back, do not keep resetting: select 'aid mode' ('Auxiliary operation' on S-series) if offered, so any electric additional heat keeps heat/hot water going, and contact your installer.
What the engineer will check
- Check PV inverter connection, DC input and communication with the EME accessory. NIBE lists: Check incoming voltage from the panels (solar PV inverter accessory).
Who to ask for: NIBE-trained heat pump installer (NIBE PRO / VIP).
Certification: None specific beyond competent heat pump installer; electrical work to BS 7671.
What you might notice
Sources
- TECHNICAL INFORMATION - ALARM LIST SMO 40 (TIF EN 2042-1, M12658EN) ↗ · TIF EN 2042-1 M12658EN · page 11 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026