Enphase
5P: Red 2 Flash

IQ Battery 5P Error State

IQ Battery 5P LED flashes red twice — battery is in an error condition. Check Enlighten app for specific event type.

PCU (Power Conversion Unit) faultFirmware update failedInternal hardware fault
STEP 1
Check Enlighten/Enphase app for 'PCU Fault' or specific event. Perform DC switch cycle: DC switch OFF → switch off battery MCB in electrical panel → wait 30s after LED goes out → switch MCB on → wait for red triple-flash → press DC switch to ON
STEP 2
Check Enlighten for firmware update notifications. Ensure internet connection is stable for OTA updates
Red double-flash persists after DC switch cycle and firmware is current — PCU hardware failure, escalate to Enphase +44 1908 828 928 with battery serial number
Need full interactive diagnosis?
Faultpath walks you through decision trees, fault codes, and commissioning — built for solar & battery engineers.
Open Faultpath

More Enphase fault codes

ACVOOR
AC Voltage Out of Range
ACFOOR
AC Frequency Out of Range
DC Res Low
DC Resistance Low (Ground Fault / GFDI)
DC Too Low
DC Input Voltage Too Low
DC Too High
DC Input Voltage Too High