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522 on a Fronius International GmbH Fronius SnapINverter: DC low String 1
Short answer
On a Fronius International GmbH inverter, 522 means: DC low String 1. The inverter keeps running. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 24 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: DC low String 1.
Part involved: DC string.
When it shows: Class 5 status code.
Likely causes:
- If this status code keeps recurring, contact your system engineer.
Is it safe?
| Does the inverter stop? | No |
|---|---|
| Severity | Warning |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The inverter keeps running.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: Acknowledge on display (Enter key).
What you can check
- Read the state code on the inverter display or in Fronius Solar.web and note date/time for your installer.
- From the ground, check the panels are not covered by snow, leaves or dirt (Fronius UK support advice); never go on the roof.
- Fronius' UK homeowner support page asks you to check the inverter's DC switch is in the 'I' (on) position - only operate the switch on the inverter itself, never touch DC cables or connectors.
- Fronius UK support (523): confirm with your installer that modules are actually connected to DC2 - if only one string is fitted this can be expected.
What the engineer will check
- Check string voltage, connectors, isolator and whether input is used.
Who to ask for: Fronius-trained PV installer / Fronius Service Partner.
Certification: Qualified electrician (BS 7671; MCS-certified PV installer for work on the PV array/DC side).
What you might notice
Sources
- Fronius Primo 3.0-1 - 8.2-1 Operating Instructions (HTML) ↗ · 42,0410,2165 online edition · Reviewed 24 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 24 September 2026