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Espen Installation Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble connecting an Espen, have a look here for the most common questions and answers.

Updated over 2 months ago

Do I need to update the device before first use?

No, when you connect Espen to the internet, it will automatically update with available firmware updates.

"No Espen found" when using https://espen.cloud

If https://espen.cloud displays "No Espen found," it means that Espen is not connected to the internet and therefore cannot connect to Fever Cloud.

What should you do?

  • Check that the LAN cable is connected to Espen and that the yellow and green LED lights are on, confirming an internet connection.

  • If that does not help, test if you can connect to the internet by plugging the LAN cable into your laptop and visiting a website like https://google.com.

  • If you can access the internet via the LAN cable, try connecting a different Espen. If this solves the issue, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

    • Troubleshooting steps that were tested on the non-working device

    • The serial number of the inverter and battery

    • The MAC ID of the non-working Espen

If the problem persists, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

  • Troubleshooting steps that were tested

  • The serial number of the inverter and battery

  • The MAC ID of the non-working Espen


"Asset connection – connection established to asset" has a red cross

If https://espen.cloud displays "Asset connection" with a red cross, it means that we can’t communicate with the inverter through modbus.

What should you do?

  • Check that the Modbus cable is properly connected and wait 5 minutes before checking the status again on https://espen.cloud.

  • Unsure how to connect the Modbus cable on the inverter side? Refer to the installation manual for Growatt and Sungrow.

  • If you have the equipment to perform a continuity test on the Modbus cable, check that the cables are not broken.

  • If https://espen.cloud still shows that the asset connection is not established, ensure that the inverter firmware is up to date (or at least matches the required firmware version).

  • If the Modbus cable is correctly connected, the inverter firmware is updated, and https://espen.cloud still shows a red cross, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

    • Troubleshooting steps that were tested

    • The serial number of the inverter and battery

    • The MAC ID of the non-working Espen

Note: In some cases, we may need support from the inverter manufacturer.


Error message “Installation test”

If https://espen.cloud shows a red cross for “Installation test,” it means Espen’s connection to the inverter isn’t working as expected.

What can you do?

  • Check the Modbus cable and the inverter firmware according to the instructions for Error message “Asset connection”.

  • If the inverter is connected to a battery, the battery’s State of Charge must be between 30–90%. Please verify this.

  • If the Modbus cable is correctly connected, the inverter firmware is up to date, and https://espen.cloud still shows a red cross, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

    • Troubleshooting steps that have been tried

    • The serial number of the inverter and the battery

    • The MAC ID of the non-functioning Espen

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