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ID005Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. · SOFAR HYD 3000-6000-EP
ID005 on a Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. SOFAR HYD 3000-6000-EP: Charge leakage fault (internal)
Short answer
On a Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. inverter, ID005 means: Charge leakage fault (internal). The inverter stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 24 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Charge leakage fault (internal).
Part involved: GFCI Fault.
Likely causes:
- Switch off, wait 5 min, switch on; if not solved contact technical support.
Is it safe?
| Does the inverter stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The inverter stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: Restart: switch off, wait 5 min, switch on.
What you can check
- Read the ID code and name on the inverter LCD (Event List) or in the SOFAR/SolarMAN app and note it for your installer.
- Sofar's manual remedy is: switch the inverter OFF, wait 5 minutes, switch ON. Only do this if your installer has shown you the power-down/power-up order in the manual (AC breakers, battery isolator, battery, DC switch); otherwise ask your installer.
What the engineer will check
- Restart; support. Same remedy ID006-ID037, ID041.
Who to ask for: Sofar-trained PV/battery installer.
Certification: Qualified electrician (BS 7671; MCS-certified PV installer for work on the PV array/DC side).
What you might notice
Sources
- HYD 3000/5000/6000-EP User Manual ↗ · sofarsolar.com upload 2024-12-27 · page 82 · Reviewed 24 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 24 September 2026