Method C: Ethernet Cable; Method D: Power Line Communication Bridges - enphase ENV-S-WM230 Installation And Operation Manual

NOTE: With Mobile Connect, the Envoy initially reports to Enlighten every five minutes for 12
hours or until the Envoy-S detects the expected number of devices, 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. In the box with the Envoy-S is a
ferrite bead. You must attach this ferrite bead to your Ethernet cable to ensure there is no
communication interference between the Envoy-S 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 included ferrite bead on the new cable, near one end, and close the latch.
c. Plug the cable end with the ferrite into the Envoy-S Ethernet port.
d. Secure a cable tie on the cable on each side of the ferrite bead.
e. Tighten an additional cable tie around the ferrite bead.
Trim any cable tie 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 Ethernet cable, two small LEDs on the Ethernet port indicate Ethernet link and activity. The
link LED is solid green when the cable is connected correctly, and the activity LED flashes green or yellow
when data is sent or received.

Method D: Power Line Communication Bridges

Order EPLC-02 (EU), EPLC-03 (UK) or EPLC-04 (AU) separately.
If you need to locate the Envoy-S away from the router, at a distance where an Ethernet cable is not
practical or the wireless signal does not reach, use power line communication bridges with the Envoy-S.
Bridges allow the Envoy-S to communicate with the broadband router over the site's power lines. To
install power line communication bridges:
a. Install a socket in the enclosure with the Envoy-S.
b. Plug one of the bridges into the socket.
c. Select a Cat5E or Cat6 Ethernet cable unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Do not use shielded twisted
pair (STP) cable.
d. Place the included ferrite bead on the new cable, near one end, and close the latch.
e. Plug the cable end with the ferrite into the Envoy-S Ethernet port.
Secure a tie wrap on the cable on each side of the ferrite bead.
f.
g. Tighten an additional tie wrap around the ferrite bead.
h. Trim any tie wrap excess.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the bridge.
i.
Plug the other bridge into an AC socket near the broadband router.
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