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The Enphase system
The Enphase system includes:
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IQ8P Microinverters: The smart grid-ready IQ8P Microinverters convert the DC
output of the PV module into grid-compliant AC power.
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IQ Gateway: An IQ Gateway (model ENV-S-EM-230, ENV-S-WM-230, or ENV-S-WB-
230) is required to monitor solar production, propagate a grid profile to the
microinverters and provide microinverter control at sites where power export
limitation (PEL) and/or phase imbalance management (PIM) is required through
advanced grid functionalities. The IQ Gateway is a communication device that
provides network access to the PV array. The IQ Gateway collects production and
performance data from the IQ8P Microinverters over on-site AC power lines and
transmits the data to Enphase App through a broadband or cellular connection. The
IQ Gateway is capable of monitoring up to 300 IQ8P Microinverters and up to 20 IQ
Batteries. For details, refer to
Manual.
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Enphase Installer Portal: A web-based monitoring and management software:
Installers can use the Enphase Installer Portal to view detailed performance
data, manage multiple PV systems, and remotely resolve issues that might
impact system performance. Find out more at
za/installers/apps.
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Enphase Installer App: A mobile app for iOS and android devices: It allows
installers to configure the system while onsite, eliminating the need for a laptop
and improving installation efficiency. You can use the app to:
Connect to the IQ Gateway over a wireless network for faster
View and e-mail a summary report that confirms a successful
Scan device serial numbers and sync system information with the
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IQ Battery: Offers energy storage solutions.
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Field Wireable Connectors (single-phase: Q-CONN-R-10F and Q-CONN-R-
10M; multi-phase: Q-CONN-3P-10M and Q-CONN-3P-10F): Make
connections from any IQ Cable.
This manual describes the safe installation and operation of the IQ8P Microinverters.
NOTE: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, Enphase
microinverters must be installed according to the instructions in this manual.
How the Enphase IQ8P Microinverters work
The Enphase microinverter maximizes energy production by using a sophisticated maximum power
point tracking (MPPT) algorithm. Each Enphase microinverter individually connects to one PV module
in your array. This configuration enables an individual MPPT to control each PV module, ensuring that
the maximum power available from each PV module is produced regardless of the performance of the
other PV modules in the array. While an individual PV module in the array may be affected by shading,
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IQ8P Microinverter Installation and Operation Manual
Enphase IQ-Gateway Installation and Operations
system setup and verification.
installation.
Enphase Installer Portal.
© 2023 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved.
https://enphase.com/en-
September 2023
IOM-00001-1.0
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