IVGM5-8K LP2G1 hybrid inverters (fault code list, solid fault LED)
Felicity 49 error code
INV over-current of software: the inverter output current exceeded the software protection limit.
Likely causes
- Load above the inverter's rated output
- High inrush from a motor or compressor
- Short or faulty appliance on the backup circuit
- Output current limit set too low for the load
Checks to run, in order
- 1Clamp the output current and compare it with the inverter rating
- 2Switch off loads one at a time to identify the culprit
- 3Check the output current limit setting
- 4Inspect the backup wiring for a partial short
Fixes
- Reduce the load or split the backup circuits
- Stagger motor starts and fit soft starters where possible
- Restart and retest with a known load
When to escalate
If code 49 returns with the measured load inside the inverter rating, escalate for output-stage inspection.
Fix it with the right tools
Check the system around the fault before replacing parts: load, battery bank, PV string and commissioning settings. If you need a second opinion, send the code and your inverter model to our team.
Before you open the inverter
- Isolate both the AC and DC sides, then confirm the display is dead before touching terminals.
- Use insulated tools and one hand where possible. DC arcs do not self-extinguish like AC.
- If you see burnt terminals, swollen cells, leaking electrolyte or a burning smell, stop and escalate instead of resetting the fault.
Questions installers ask
What does Felicity 49 mean?
INV over-current of software: the inverter output current exceeded the software protection limit.
How do I fix Felicity 49?
Reduce the load or split the backup circuits Stagger motor starts and fit soft starters where possible Restart and retest with a known load
When should I escalate Felicity 49?
If code 49 returns with the measured load inside the inverter rating, escalate for output-stage inspection.
Can I reset Felicity 49 myself?
Only after isolating the AC and DC sides and running the checks above. If Felicity 49 returns immediately, stop resetting it and escalate; a repeating fault usually points to a real circuit, battery or hardware problem.
Which models show Felicity 49?
Felicity 49 is documented for IVGM5-8K LP2G1 hybrid inverters (fault code list, solid fault LED). Confirm the code on your own unit's display or manual before ordering parts.
More Felicity error codes
- Felicity 04Low cell voltage / over-discharge protection.
- Felicity 05PV over-current fault: the PV input current exceeded the inverter's PV input limit.
- Felicity 18PV short-circuit fault on the PV input; in the warning list the same number means battery under-voltage alarm.
- Felicity 19Battery open-circuit alarm: the inverter no longer detects a battery on its terminals.
- Felicity 20Battery SOC low alarm: the battery's state of charge has fallen to the low-SOC warning threshold.
- Felicity 21BMS communication alarm: abnormal communication between battery and inverter in non-SOC mode.
Guidance reviewed 17 October 2026 by the Mishka Energy installer team. Error codes vary by brand, model family and firmware; confirm against the manufacturer manual.
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