W16Warning

Voltronic inverter error W16

High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start

Warning — the red LED flashes and the inverter keeps running. Deal with it before it escalates.

The exact meaning depends on your model:

Axpert MAX II TWIN

InverterWarning

Also applies to:Axpert MAX II TWIN 8KWAxpert MAX II TWIN 11KWAxpert MAX II TWIN 12KWAxpert MAX II Duplex 8KWAxpert MAX II Duplex 11KWAxpert MAX II 8KWAxpert MAX II 11KWAxpert MAX 8K TWIN PV11K+17

What it means

High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start — Warning code 16 flashing on the display: High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start.

Cause: High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start.

How to fix it

  1. The unit keeps operating.
  2. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre.

Source: Axpert-MAXII-8K-TWIN-Off-grid-manual.pdf, p.48 · Axpert-MAXII-11K-TWIN-Off-grid-manual.pdf, p.48 · Axpert-MAXII-8K-Duplex-Off-grid-manual.pdf, p.45 · +12 more official manuals

InfiniSolar WP LV 12KW Premium

InverterWarning

Also applies to:InfiniSolar 10KWInfiniSolar 15KWInfiniSolar Super 4KWInfiniSolar Plus 5KW

What it means

Battery under-voltage when grid is OK — Warning code 16 flashing on the display: Battery under-voltage when grid is OK.

Cause: Battery stops discharging when the grid is OK.

How to fix it

  1. The unit keeps operating.
  2. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre.

Source: InfiniSolar-WP-LV-12KW-Premium-manual.pdf, p.51 · InfiniSolar-10KW-manual-20191126.pdf, p.49 · InfiniSolar-15K-manual-20200313.pdf, p.50 · +2 more official manuals

InfiniSolar TX-PA 30KW

InverterWarning

What it means

BatWeek — Warning code 16 flashing on the display: BatWeek.

Cause: Battery stops discharging when the grid is OK.

How to fix it

  1. The unit keeps operating.
  2. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre.

Source: InfiniSolar-TX-PA_manual.pdf, p.49

Frequently asked questions

What does error W16 mean on a Voltronic inverter?
It depends on the model — 19 devices use code W16. On the Axpert MAX II TWIN it means: High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start. The card for each model on this page gives its exact meaning and fix.
Is error W16 a fault or a warning?
W16 is a warning: the red LED flashes and the unit keeps running. Fix the underlying condition before it escalates.
How do I clear or fix error W16?
The unit keeps operating. Clear the condition shown and the warning resets automatically; if it persists, contact your installer or the repair centre. The exact steps for each affected model are listed on this page.

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Compiled from official Voltronic user manuals. Always consult your device manual and a qualified technician before performing repairs.