Iq Cable Planning And Ordering; Connector Spacing Options; Cabling Options; Iq Cable Accessories - enphase IQ7+ Installation And Operation Manual

IQ Cable planning and ordering

The IQ Cable is a continuous length of double-insulated, outdoor-rated cable with integrated connectors for
microinverters. These connectors are preinstalled along the IQ Cable at intervals to accommodate varying
PV module widths. The microinverters plug directly into the cable connectors.
The IQ Cable is compatible with many PV racking systems. For a list of approved PV racking systems, see the
PV racking compatibility document on the Enphase website at enphase.com/support.

Connector spacing options

IQ Cable is available in three connector spacing options. The gap between connectors on the cable can be
1.3 meters, or 2.3 meters. The 1.3-meter spacing is best suited for connecting PV modules installed in portrait
orientation, while the 2.3-meter spacings allow you to install 60-cell and 72-cell PV modules in landscape
orientation, respectively.

Cabling options

The ordering options include:
Cable model
Single-phase
Q-12-10-240
Q-12-20-200
The cabling system is flexible enough to adapt to almost any solar design. To determine the cable type, you
need, apply the following considerations:
•
When mixing PV modules in both portrait and landscape orientations, you may need to transition
between cable types. See the preceding table for the available cable types.
•
To transition between cable types, install an IQ Field Wireable Connector pair.
•
In situations where portrait modules are widely spaced, you may need to use landscape-spaced
cables for the portrait-oriented PV modules and create loops of excess cable, if needed.
WARNING: Do not form loops smaller than 12 cm (4.75") in diameter.

IQ Cable accessories

The IQ Cable is available with several accessory options for ease of installation, including:
•
IQ Raw Cable: (Q-25-RAW-300) Length of 300 meters. IQ Raw Cable with no connectors.
•
IQ Disconnect Tool: (Q-DISC-10) Disconnect tool for IQ Cable connectors, DC connectors, and AC
Module mount.
•
IQ Sealing Caps (female): (Q-SEAL-10) One is needed to cover each unused connector on the
cabling.
•
IQ Terminator: (Q-TERM-10) Terminator cap for cut cable ends.
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Connector spacing
1.3 m
2.3 m
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PV module orientation
Portrait
Landscape (72-cell)
Connector
count per box
240
200
August 2023
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