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IE004Tigo Energy · Tigo EI Inverter (EU)

IE004 on a Tigo Energy Tigo EI Inverter: Grid Freq Fault (Grid Frequency Fault). Tigo suggestion: Wait for reconnection

Short answer

On a Tigo Energy inverter, IE004 means: Grid Freq Fault (Grid Frequency Fault). Tigo suggestion: Wait for reconnection. The inverter stops until the fault clears or is reset.

Reviewed 24 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Grid Freq Fault (Grid Frequency Fault). Tigo suggestion: Wait for reconnection.

Likely causes:

  • Grid Frequency Fault.

Is it safe?

Does the inverter stop?Yes
SeverityFault — clears by itself when the condition goes

The inverter stops until the fault clears or is reset.

Resetting itself: yes.

Manual reset: unknown.

What you can check

  • Read the code on the inverter display / EI app.
  • Consult your installer (Tigo: only qualified people should perform the listed actions).
  • Check the AC isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on and whether there is a local power cut.

What the engineer will check

  • Wait for reconnection.
  • Escalate to Tigo Support if persists.

Who to ask for: PV / hybrid inverter.

Certification: MCS PV installer; Tigo-trained installer; electrical work to BS 7671.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 24 September 2026