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IQ Combiner 5/5C
Quick Install Guide
M ODE L :
X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5
X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5C
X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5-H D K
X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5C-H DK
V E R SI O N 8. 0
O C TO BE R 2023

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  • Page 1 IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide M ODE L : X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5 X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5C X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5-H D K X- I Q - A M1 -240- 5C-H DK V E R SI O N 8.
  • Page 2 80 A total PV branch circuits UL1741 Listed and IQ Battery 5P metering. Risk of equipment damage. Instructions for wiring grid-forming systems are different from grid-tied systems. Follow specific wiring instructions as outlined herein to maintain the warranty. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Consumption CT installation in grid forming systems Step 4: Mounting the IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ Battery 5P metering for grid-tied systems Section B Mounting the breakers IQ Battery 5P metering for grid-forming systems Internal view of IQ Combiner 5/5C Install DER Breakers IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 4 Energizing the IQ Combiner Section F Operation Site Commissioning IQ Gateway LED Information IQ Gateway Push buttons Setting up Enphase Power Control (EPC) Setting up Enphase Power Control on-site during commissioning Mobile Connect Troubleshooting Safety (all models) Revision history IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 5: System Configurations

    This is the preferred configuration when homeowners want to minimize their utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint without Home Loads requiring backup. Due to the Enphase system’s modular design, homeowners have the option to start with this configuration and upgrade to storage later.
  • Page 6 IQ Battery 5P either on the IQ Combiner 5/5C or on the main load center. If the total system size is less than 80 A, it is recommended to install the IQ Battery 5P (along with the solar) on the IQ Combiner 5/5C. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 7: Scenario 3 : Solar + Battery With Backup

    IQ Combiner 5/5C. Follow the instructions in the IQ Battery 5P. The IQ System Controller 3/3G is required to be IQ System Controller 3/3G QIG for more instructions on the installed on-site to provide the grid-forming capability. installation of this configuration. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 8: Scenario 4 : Sunlight Backup

    IQ System Controller and installed on site for providing the grid-forming capability. not to the IQ Combiner 5/5C. Follow the instructions in the IQ System Controller 3/3G QIG for more instructions on installation of this configuration. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    CELLMODEM-M1-06-SP-05 IQ Battery metering CT CT-200-CLAMP Consumption metering CT CT-200-CLAMP Quick Install Guide, labels for EPC, and spare control headers Only included in X-IQ-AM1-240-5C & X-IQ-AM1-240-5C-HDK (IQ Combiner 5C & IQ Combiner 5C with HDK) IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 10: Tools/Additional Items Required

    #8 screws Retail outlets IQ Combiner on the wall For wire entry/exit from Per site Rain-tight conduit hubs Retail outlets the IQ Combiner requirement To drill conduit in Per site Step drill Retail outlets the IQ Combiner requirement IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 11: Der Breakers

    DER Breakers X-IQ-AM1-240-5-HDK or X-IQ-AM1-240-5C-HDK (IQ Combiner 5/5C with hold-down kit) S C E N A R I O 2 : S C E N A R I O 3 : O F F - T H E - S H E L F...

  • Page 12: Installation Preparation Checklist

    I T E M M A R K I F C O M P L E T E D Download the Enphase Installer App (version 3.X or later). Open the app and log in to your Enphase account. To download, go to https:/ /enphase.com/installers/apps.

  • Page 13: Section A

    Do not install the product in a very dusty environment. -40°C 8,530ft • This product must not be installed at altitudes above 8,530 ft (2,600 m). • In flood-prone areas, ensure that the clearance from the ground is sufficient to avoid water ingress. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Minimum Clearance

    Follow all local standards and regulations related to the mounting of an IQ Combiner 5/5C. 6 i n 6 i n 6 i n 3 6 i IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Detaching The Door

    Pinch the top of the hinge rod using a pair of needle-nosed pliers. • Slide the door up and remove it. • Set the door aside for later reattachment. Risk of equipment damage. Do not remove the pre-installed heat shield attached to the enclosure door. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Removing The Dead Front

    Risk of equipment damage. Always unplug the USB cable from the IQ Gateway USB port prior to removing the dead front. Risk of electric shock. To maintain the warranty, do not modify the dead-front other than to remove or replace filler plates, as needed. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 17: Step 4: Mounting The Iq Combiner 5/5C

    Mark the top center hole for predrilling and keep the unit aside safely. • Adhere to local standards. Use washers between fastener heads and wall-mount bracket. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 18: Section B

    IQ Combiner 5/5C Best for IQ Battery breakers Best for IQ Battery breakers IQ Gateway breaker (pre-installed) Best for PV breakers Best for PV breakers NOTE: Follow all NEC and local electrical codes for breaker installation. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 19: Install Der Breakers

    Section B - Mounting the breakers Install DER breakers NOTE: Follow all steps when using X-IQ-AM1-240-5-HDK or X-IQ- AM1-240-5C-HDK (IQ Combiner 5/5C with hold-down kit). For X-IQ-AM1-240-5 or X-IQ-AM1-240-5C (IQ Combiner 5/5C without hold-down kit), follow only step 3. Unscrew the captive/thumb screws from the hold-down kit retainer.

  • Page 20: Section C

    Best practice: Use a stepped drill bit to make the conduit holes. Using a hole saw may crack the plastic housing. As an alternative, use a sharp chassis punch with caution. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 21: Wire Size And Torque Table

    IQ Gateway is 20mA. The maximum continuous current of all loads protected by this breaker should not exceed 12 A. When adding additional loads to the breaker, the installer must comply with all NEC and local electrical codes. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 22: Wire The Input From Pv

    IQ6/7 or IQ8 IQ6/7 or IQ8 Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Junction Box IQ6/7 or IQ8 IQ6/7 or IQ8 IQ6/7 or IQ8 IQ6/7 or IQ8 IQ6/7 or IQ8 Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Microinverter Junction Box IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 23: Wire The Input From The Iq Batteries

    For IQ8 grid-forming installations (i.e., with an IQ System Controller 3/3G), hold-down kits must be used for the breakers for IQ Battery circuits as per the NEC code. The IQ Combiner 5/5C SKU's (X-IQ- AM1-240-5-HDK and X-IQ-AM1-240-5C-HDK) come pre-installed with the hold down kit.

  • Page 24: Wire The Iq Gateway

    While powering the L2 of the IQ Gateway, loosen the jumper from the L2 terminal, insert the wire, and then tighten it to ensure both the wire and jumper are properly installed. Do not loosen the jumper connection on the L3 terminal. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 25: Wire The Output Connections

    Main load center Grid-tied systems For grid-forming systems, connect the L1, L2 output from the mains lugs on the IQ Combiner to the PV lugs on the IQ System Controller 3/3G. Grid-forming systems IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 26: Wiring The Control (Ctrl) Cable To Headers

    Section C - Wiring Wiring the control (CTRL) cable to headers NOTE: Enphase has validated performance using the Enphase Control Cable (SKU: CTRL-SC3-NA-01). Enphase cannot guarantee performance when a third-party control cable is used. Control cable components C O M P O N E N T...
  • Page 27 Do not remove the termination resistor on the top header . Remove the termination resistor on the top header . Wire the control (CTRL) cable to the bottom header. Wire the control (CTRL) cable to both headers. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 28: Control (Ctrl) Wiring Between System Components

    • The same conduits can be used for power and control wire routing only when using an Enphase CTRL cable, i.e., CTRL- NOTE: The cumulative length of CTRL wiring across the system SC3-NA-01. cannot exceed 250 feet to ensure the system operates as per specifications.
  • Page 29 (this is only applicable to IQ System Controller 3, where a third DER port can be used for additional batteries) IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ System Controller 3/3G IQ Battery 5P IQ Battery 5P IQ Battery 5P IQ Battery 5P CTRL cable Drain wire IQ Battery electrical wiring Termination resistor IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 30 IQ System Controller 3/3G → IQ Combiner 5/5C → IQ Battery(s) 5P IQ System Controller 3/3G IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ Battery 5P IQ Battery 5P CTRL cable Drain wire Termination resistor Sequence 3: IQ Combiner 5/5C → IQ Battery(s) 5P → IQ System Controller 3/3G IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ Battery 5P IQ Battery 5P IQ System Controller 3/3G CTRL cable Drain wire Termination resistor IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 31 2. Last IQ Battery 5P in the daisy chain 1. IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ Combiner 5/5C →IQ Battery(s) 5P → IQ System Controller 3/3G 2. IQ System Controller 3/3G 1. IQ System Controller 3/3G IQ System Controller 3/3G  → IQ Combiner 5/5C → IQ Battery(s) 5P 2. Last IQ Battery 5P in the daisy chain 1. IQ Combiner 5/5C IQ Combiner 5/5C → IQ Battery(s) 5P 2. Last IQ Battery 5P in the daisy chain IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 32: Section D

    IQ Battery metering • One clamp-style current transformer (CT) is provided with the IQ Combiner 5/5C for IQ Battery 5P metering. • The CTs are installed in the IQ Combiner 5/5C for grid-tied systems and in the IQ System Controller for grid-forming systems. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 33: Consumption Ct Installation In

    Grid Utility Meter Risk of electrocution and equipment damage! Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit. Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 34: Consumption Ct Installation In Grid-Tied Systems (Load-Only Configuration)

    Utility meter Home loads Risk of electrocution and equipment damage! Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit. Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 35: Consumption Ct Installation In Grid Forming Systems

    Brown Purple Black Risk of electrocution and equipment damage! Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit. Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 36: Iq Battery 5P Metering For Grid-Tied Systems

    IQ Battery 5P Blue White Risk of electrocution and equipment damage! Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit. Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...

  • Page 37: Iq Battery 5P Metering For Grid-Forming Systems

    OVC II Blue White Risk of electrocution and equipment damage! Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit. Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 38 During this time, the IQ Gateway will reboot multiple times. All four LEDs flash red when Log into the Enphase Installer App on your mobile device and the IQ Gateway reboots. ensure the latest version of IQ Gateway software is available.
  • Page 39 Operation Site commissioning Launch the Enphase Installer App and start System activation. Launch the Enphase Installer App, create an activation for a new system, and enter the required information to complete system activation. Add Devices and Arrays to the system.
  • Page 40 Section F - Operation IQ Gateway connectivity and device provisioning . This step is used to establish/monitor IQ Gateway connectivity to the Enphase Cloud and to the Enphase Installer App. You can also update IQ Gateway in this step if it's needed for successful commissioning.
  • Page 41 At least one device is not communicating and microinverters Devices are not communicating (low light or night time) Flashing red The IQ Gateway is booting up in unison Flashing green Software update is in progress sequentially IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 42 AP mode button: Pressing this button starts the IQ Gateway’s wireless access point (AP) to connect a mobile phone directly to the IQ Gateway. Device scan button: Pressing this button starts/stops a 15-minute scan to detect microinverters over the power line. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 43 Setting up Enphase Power Control (EPC) Introduction to Enphase’s Power Control (EPC) The Enphase Energy System supports four Enphase Power Control (EPC) use cases: Main panel upgrade (MPU) Avoidance Mode with PV current limiting: This feature, applicable in a partial home backup & a...
  • Page 44 Section F - Operation Setting up Enphase Power Control on-site during commissioning Ensure availability of the following Enphase products, as required, on-site to implement EPC: P R O D U C T S K U IQ System Controller 3/3G SC200D111C240US01, SC200G111C240US01 X-IQ-AM1-240-5 or X-IQ-AM1-240-5C or IQ Combiner 5/5C...
  • Page 45 Section F - Operation For grid-forming systems Whole home backup IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8 Microinverters Partial home backup without MPU avoidance IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8 Microinverters IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 46 Section F - Operation Partial home backup with MPU avoidance IQ6/IQ7 or IQ8 Microinverters For grid-tied systems IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 47 For grid-tied systems, apply the same label on the IQ Combiner 5 dead front (in one of the two recommended positions shown in the image). Record the maximum operating amps value on the label. The label is provided as part of the IQ Combiner 5/5C accessory kit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 48 IQ System Controller Literature kit. For grid-tied systems, apply the label on the IQ Combiner 5 dead front (to the right of the lower breaker cover slots). The label is provided as part of the IQ Combiner 5/5C accessory kit. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 49 THIS SENSOR IS PART OF A POWER CONTROL SYSTEM. DO NOT REMOVE OR DISABLE. REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. Use the site configurations section in the Enphase Installer App to define the EPC settings for the site. IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 50 Power report setting for an IQ Combiner with the Mobile Connect is low Link bandwidth mode, which transmits data to the Enphase App four times a day. After transmission, the data may take several minutes to Signal display in the Enphase Installer Platform.
  • Page 51 IP address to be reassigned Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Mobile Connect internet connectivity issues Use the Enphase Installer App to get a new IP address, and then allow 30 to 60 seconds for the Network communications LED to turn solid green IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 52 Press the button Power cycle the IQ Gateway If the LED is still red or off, contact Enphase Support. Power production LED is red or off C A U S E R E S O L U T I O N...
  • Page 53 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Do not use Enphase equipment in a manner not compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. specified by the manufacturer. Doing so may cause death or injury to persons or damage to equipment.
  • Page 54 • QIG format updated • QIG updated to include both Combiner 5/5C with HDK and without HDK 140-00254-08 October 2023 • CT wiring updated (Section D) • Enphase Power Control section updated Previous releases IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 55 Installer notes IQ Combiner 5/5C Quick Install Guide...
  • Page 56 © 2023 Enphase Energy. All rights reserved. Enphase, the e and CC logos, IQ, and certain other marks listed at https:/ /enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc. in the US and other countries. Data subject to change.

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