diff --git a/packages/modules/devices/deye/deye/counter.py b/packages/modules/devices/deye/deye/counter.py
index a2769bc967..2a7449c0c5 100644
--- a/packages/modules/devices/deye/deye/counter.py
+++ b/packages/modules/devices/deye/deye/counter.py
@@ -66,9 +66,10 @@ def update(self):
             powers=powers,
             power=power,
             imported=imported,
-            exported=exported,
-            frequency=frequency
+            exported=exported
         )
+        if 'frequency' in locals():
+            counter_state.frequency = frequency
         self.store.set(counter_state)