enphase IQ8D Quick Start Manual

Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E
Installing the Enphase IQ8D Commercial Gateway
To install the Enphase IQ8D™ Commercial Gateway™, read and follow all warnings and instructions in this Guide. Safety warnings are
listed on the back of this guide.
IMPORTANT: The Enphase IQ8D Commercial Gateway should not be used with previous generation Microinverters. It should only be used
with Enphase IQ8D™ Microinverters (IQ8D-72-E-US).
How It Works
IQ8D
Microinverters
IQ8D
Commercial
Load
Gateway
center
POWER LINE
COMMUNICATIONS

IQ8D Commercial Gateway Display and Controls

Track system installation progress with the Enphase Installer App™. The LEDs on the
IQ8D Commercial Gateway are solid green when a function is enabled or performing
as expected, flashing when an operation is in progress, or solid amber when
Troubleshooting with Enphase Installer App is required. For a legend of all LED
a
states, see Troubleshooting .
Network Communications LED
Green when IQ8D Commercial Gateway is
connected to Enphase Installer App™.
AP Mode LED
Green when Gateway's AP Wi-Fi network
is available.
AP Mode Button
Press to enable Gateway's AP Mode
for connecting with a mobile device.
Hold for 5 seconds to start WPS
connection to a router.
Power Production LED
Green when Microinverters are
producing power.
Device Communications LED
Green when devices are
communicating with IQ8D Commercial
Gateway.
Device Scan Button
Press to start/stop 15 minute scan for
devices over the power line.
(Model ENV-IQ8D-AM3-3P)
Enphase Installer App™
To Internet
Router
NETWORK
COMMUNICATIONS
Enphase Installer
App

PREPARATION

A ) Download the Enphase Installer App and open it to log in to
your Enphase Installer App account. With this app, you can
connect to the IQ8D Commercial Gateway to track system
installation progress. To download, go to
installerapp or scan the QR code at right.
B ) Download the latest version of the software to your mobile
device. To do so, go to the Gateway Resources screen in the Enphase
Installer App Settings.
C ) Check the box for the following items:
Enphase IQ8D Commercial Gateway (look for the IQ8D Commercial
•
Gateway logo)
Three 400A, solid-core production metering current transformers (CTs)
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Internal aperture of the solid core production CTs measures 43 mm and
can support cables up to a maximum size of 1000KCMIL conductors.
Length of DIN rail for mounting
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Enphase IQ8D Commercial Gateway Quick Install Guide (this docu-
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ment)
NOTE: The IQ8D Commercial Gateway only supports CT-600-SPLIT for
consumption monitoring and should not be used with any other type of
CT. The 600A consumption CTs fit conductors up to a maximum size of
300KCMIL. You can use up to two parallel-connected consumption CTs
to monitor up to two conductors.
D ) If you plan to do consumption metering, make sure you have three split-
core consumption metering CTs (order CT-600-SPLIT).
E ) Check that there is enough space in the load center to install CTs.
Do not install CTs where they exceed 75% of the wiring space of any
cross-sectional area within the load center.
F ) Install the IQ8D Commercial Gateway in a NRTL Certified, NEMA type 3R
(or better) enclosure with conduit attachment when installing outdoors.
Do not drill holes on the top of the enclosure or anywhere that allows
moisture ingress. Metallic enclosures may impair Wi-Fi signal strength.
Use an appropriately rated enclosure if installing indoors.
G ) Decide how to connect the IQ8D Commercial Gateway to the Internet:
Use Wi-Fi, an Enphase Mobile Connect modem, or Ethernet. Then, make
sure you have the following optional items, if needed:
Enphase Mobile Connect modem. Order Enphase model CELLMODEM-
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M1-06-SP-05 or CELLMODEM-M1-06-AT-05.
Ethernet over power line communication (PLC) bridge with Ethernet
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cables (order EPLC-01). You must use a ferrite bead on the Ethernet
cable (we recommend Fair-Rite 0431167281).
Ethernet cable [802.3, Cat5E or Cat6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP)].
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Do not use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. You must use a ferrite
bead on the Ethernet cable (we recommend Fair-Rite 0431167281).
H ) Create a paper installation map
to record device serial numbers
and positions in the array. You
will scan this map later using
Enphase Installer App and your
mobile device.
As you do with the Microinverters, peel the removable label from the
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bottom of the IQ8D Commercial Gateway and affix it to the paper
installation map.
Always keep a copy of the installation map for your records.
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I ) Note that installation of the IQ8D Commercial Gateway has two parts.
To ensure successful device detection, complete Part 2 after installing
any Enphase IQ8D Microinverters.
enphase.com/
NOTE: If needed, you can find an instal-
lation map at the back of the Enphase
IQ8D Microinverter Quick Install Guide.