The Enphase Iq System; How The Enphase Iq Series Microinverter Work - enphase IQ7 Installation And Operation Manual

The Enphase IQ System

The Enphase IQ System includes:
• IQ7, IQ7+, IQ7X and IQ7A Microinverters. The smart grid-ready IQ Series Microinverters convert the
DC output of the PV module into grid-compliant AC power.
• IQ Gateway Use model ENV-S-WM-230 for multi-phase installations or ENV-S-WB- 230-F, -G, or -I
for single-phase installations. The Enphase IQ
network access to the PV array. The IQ
Enphase IQ Microinverters over on-site AC power lines and transmits the data to Enphase App
through an internet or cellular connection. The IQ
Microinverters and up to 39 Enphase IQ Batteries. For details, refer to Enphase IQ
Installation and Operations Manual.
• Enphase Installer Platform web-based monitoring and management software. Installers can use
Enphase Installer App to view detailed performance data, manage multiple PV systems, and remotely
resolve issues that might impact system performance. Find out more at
https:/ /enphase.com/installers/apps.
• Enphase Installer 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:
o Connect to the IQ
setup and verification.
o View and email a summary report that confirms a successful installation.
o Scan device serial numbers and sync system information with
Enphase App monitoring software.
• Enphase Battery(ies) offer energy storage solutions.
• IQ Field Wireable Connectors (Q-CONN-R-10F and Q-CONN-R-10M) make connections from
any IQ Cable or open IQ Field Wireable Connector.
This manual describes the safe installation and operation of the Enphase microinverter.
NOTE: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, the Enphase microinverter
must be installed according to the instructions in this manual.
NOTE: IQ8 Microinverters cannot be installed on the same IQ Gateway as other Enphase
microinverters. If a site has other IQ Series (IQ6, IQ7) Microinverters or M Series/S Series
Microinverters, a split system needs to be created with IQ8 Microinverters provisioned on an IQ
Gateway and the other microinverters provisioned on a separate IQ Gateway (for IQ6, IQ7) or IQ
Gateway Metered (for M Series/S Series)

How the Enphase IQ Series Microinverter 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 exported to the utility grid 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, soiling,
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Gateway
Gateway
over a wireless network for faster system
Gateway
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is a communication device that provides
collects production and performance data from the
can monitor up to 600 Enphase IQ
Gateway
Gateway
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