Method B: Enphase Mobile Connect Modem; Method C: Ethernet Cable - enphase IQ Envoy Installation And Operation Manual

Method B: Enphase Mobile Connect Modem

Order Enphase CELLMODEM-01 (3G) or CELLMODEM-03 (4G) separately.
To install Enphase Mobile Connect:
d. Connect the antenna(s) to the antenna connector(s) and mount the
modem as described in the Enphase Mobile Connect Installation Guide.
e. Connect the mini-USB cable to the modem and connect the other end of
the cable to the IQ Envoy. If receiving power from the IQ Envoy, the
modem power LED lights up.
Within three minutes the IQ Envoy Network Communications LED
successful connection to the Internet and to Enlighten.
NOTE: With Mobile Connect, the Envoy initially reports to Enlighten every five minutes for 12
hours or until the IQ Envoy detects the expected number of microinverters, which is based on the
number entered in Total Number of PV Modules in Enlighten. After that, the Envoy uses low
bandwidth reporting mode. Low bandwidth mode reports 15-minute interval readings and event
data to Enlighten four times a day rather than every 15 minutes as with other connection
methods.

Method C: Ethernet Cable

To use this method, you need an Ethernet cable and a broadband router. The Enphase IQ Envoy comes
packaged with a ferrite bead. You must attach this ferrite bead to your Ethernet cable to ensure there is no
communication interference between the IQ Envoy and other devices. To install the cable and ferrite bead:
a. Select a Cat5E or Cat6 Ethernet cable unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Do not use shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable.
b. Place the bead on the new cable, near one end, and close the latch.
c. Plug the cable end with the ferrite bead into the IQ Envoy Ethernet port.
d. Secure a tie wrap on the cable on each side of the ferrite bead.
e. Tighten an additional tie wrap around the ferrite bead.
Trim any tie wrap excess.
f.
g. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network.
Within two minutes the Network Communications LED
connection to the Internet and to Enlighten.
When you use an Ethernet cable to connect to the LAN, two small LEDs on the Ethernet port indicate Ethernet
link and activity. When the cable is connected correctly, the link LED lights solid green and the activity LED
flashes green or yellow when data is sent or received.
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