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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL IQ8P Microinverters © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0...
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Page 2: Corporate Headquarters Contact Information
User documentation is updated frequently; check the Enphase website for the latest information. https:/ /enphase.com/en-ph/installers/resources/documentation. To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, the Enphase microinverter must be installed according to the instructions in this manual. For warranty text, refer to enphase.com/installers/resources/warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
IQ8 Series Microinverters safety instruction ..................6 PV rapid shutdown equipment (PVRSE) ....................8 Anti-islanding methodology ......................... 9 The Enphase Energy System ........................10 How the Enphase IQ Series Microinverters work ................11 System monitoring ..........................11 Optimal reliability ............................ 11 Ease of design ............................11 Planning for microinverter installation .................... - Page 4 Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Step 9: Connect the PV modules ......................20 Step 10: Enphase Energy System configurations ................21 Troubleshooting ............................22 Status LED indications and error reporting ..................22 LED operation ............................... 22 DC Resistance Low – Power off condition ....................23 Other faults ..............................
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
This manual contains important instructions for use during the installation and maintenance of the IQ8 Series Microinverters. Important: Enphase IQ Series Microinverters require the IQ Cable. An IQ Gateway is required to monitor the performance of the IQ Microinverters and configure them to be compliant with certain Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs). -
Page 6: Iq8 Series Microinverters Safety Instruction
IQ Relay is rated for 20 A, whereas multi-phase IQ Relay is rated for 25 A. DANGER: Risk Do not use Enphase equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Doing so may cause death or injury to persons or damage to equipment. - Page 7 Enphase microinverter. damage. The Enphase microinverter is not protected from damage due to moisture trapped in cabling systems. Never mate microinverters to cables that have been left disconnected and exposed to wet conditions. This voids the Enphase warranty.
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Page 8: Pv Rapid Shutdown Equipment (Pvrse)
• Microinverters and all DC connections must be installed inside the array boundary. Enphase further requires that the microinverters and DC connections be installed under the PV module to avoid direct exposure to rain, UV, and other harmful weather events. -
Page 9: Anti-Islanding Methodology
9.5 mm (3/8") in white on a red background. Anti-islanding methodology The anti-islanding methodology used by Enphase IQ8P Microinverters is listed by UL and tested in accordance with IEEE1547-2018 and UL1741-SB. IQ8 Series Microinverter uses the Group 1 method of anti-islanding based on the definitions provided... -
Page 10: The Enphase Energy System
IQ Gateway collects production and performance data from the IQ8P Microinverters over onsite AC power lines and transmits the data to the Enphase App through a broadband or cellular connection. The IQ Gateway can monitor up to 600 IQ8P Microinverters and 39 IQ Batteries. -
Page 11: How The Enphase Iq Series Microinverters Work
60°C (140°F). Ease of design PV systems using Enphase microinverters are very simple to design and install. You will not need string calculations or cumbersome traditional inverters. You can install individual PV modules in any combination of PV module quantity, type, age, and orientation. Each microinverter quickly mounts on the PV racking directly beneath each PV module. -
Page 12: Planning For Microinverter Installation
Enphase IQ Cable Planning and Ordering. Compatibility The IQ8P Microinverters are electrically compatible with PV modules, as listed in the following table. No enforced DC/AC ratio and maximum input power. Modules can be paired if the open circuit voltage (V... -
Page 13: Utility Service Requirements
Select the correct wire size based on the distance from the beginning of the microinverter AC branch circuit to the breaker in the load center. Enphase recommends a voltage rise total of less than 2% for the sections from the microinverter AC branch circuit to the breaker in the load center. -
Page 14: Parts And Tools Required
ENV-IQ-AM3-3P. • Enphase Installer App: Download the Enphase Installer App, open it, and log in to your Enphase Account. Use it later to scan microinverter serial numbers and connect to the IQ Gateway to track system installation progress. To download it, go https:/ /enphase.com/installers/apps... -
Page 15: Enphase Microinverter Installation
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Enphase microinverter installation Installing the Enphase IQ Series Microinverters involves several key steps. Each step listed here is detailed in the following pages. Step 1: Position the IQ Cable Step 2: Position the junction box Step 3: Mount the microinverters... -
Page 16: Step 1: Position The Iq Cable
220 VAC three-phase 198 to 242 VAC NOTE: All installations require that you use the Enphase IQ Gateway to commission the microinverters to propagate correct grid profile settings. This will also ensure that the microinverter’s firmware is upgraded whenever a newer version is available. -
Page 17: Step 3: Mount The Microinverters
When using UL 2703 mounting hardware, use the manufacturer’s recommended torque value. Step 4: Create an installation map The Enphase installation map is a diagram of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation. Copy or use the blank Enphase installation map to record microinverter placement for the system, or provide your own layout if you require a larger or more intricate installation map. -
Page 18: Step 5: Manage The Cabling
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters After you have created the installation map, use the Enphase Installer App (mobile app) to record serial numbers and configure the system. For details, refer to “Detect the Microinverters” in the help topics of the Enphase Installer App. -
Page 19: Step 6: Connect The Microinverters
Disconnect a Microinverter. Step 7: Terminate the unused end of the cable Terminate the unused end of the Enphase IQ Cable as follows. IQ Terminator body A. Remove 13 mm (½ inch) of the cable sheath from the conductors. 13 mm Use the terminator loop to measure 13 mm. -
Page 20: Step 8: Complete The Installation Of The Junction Box
C. Check the LED on the connector side of the microinverter. The LED flashes six times when DC power is applied. D. Mount the PV modules above the microinverters. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0... -
Page 21: Step 10: Enphase Energy System Configurations
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Step 10: Enphase Energy System configurations The Enphase Energy System with IQ8P Microinverters can be used to form the PV solar grid- tied configuration. Enphase Energy System PV solar grid-tied For grid-tied mode, after the IQ8 Microinverter installation, energize the system as follows: A. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Enphase Installer Portal, during system registration, or through the Enphase Installer App at any time. You must have an IQ Gateway to set or change the grid profile to be compliant with certain jurisdictions. -
Page 23: Dc Resistance Low - Power Off Condition
Method: Clear this error using the Enphase Installer Portal • Log in to the Enphase Installer Portal and access the system. • Click the Events tab. The next screen shows the current “DC Resistance Low - Power Off”... -
Page 24: Troubleshoot An Inoperable Microinverter
PV module electrical compatibility with the microinverter. K. Swap DC leads with a known good, adjacent PV module. If, after checking the Enphase Installer Portal periodically (this may take up to 30 minutes), the problem moves to the adjacent module, this indicates that the PV module is not functioning correctly. -
Page 25: Disconnect A Microinverter
M. Verify with your utility that the line frequency is within range. N. If the problem persists, contact Enphase Support at https:/ /enphase.com/en-ph/contact. Disconnect a microinverter If problems remain after following the troubleshooting steps listed previously, contact Enphase Support at https:/ /enphase.com/en-ph/contact. If Enphase authorizes a replacement, follow these steps. - Page 26 J. Start the provisioning process for the newly added microinverter using the Enphase Installer App and by connecting the Enphase Installer App to IQ Gateway in AP mode. You can then “Start Provisioning Devices” through the Enphase Installer App.
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Page 27: Replacement Parts And Cabling
Replacement parts and cabling Enphase IQ Cable planning and ordering The Enphase IQ Cable is a continuous length of 12 AWG, 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. -
Page 28: Technical Data
Technical data Technical considerations Be sure to apply the following when installing the Enphase IQ8 Series Microinverter system: WARNING: Risk of equipment damage. You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the microinverter. -
Page 29: Specifications
OUTPUT DATA (AC) Maximum apparent ac, max power Rated power ac, r Nominal grid voltage 240/220 acnom Minimum/Maximum 184/276 acmin acmax grid voltage Maximum output 2.00/2.18 acmax current Nominal frequency © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0... - Page 30 Maximum altitude <2,600 m (8,530 feet) Calorific value 59.25 MJ/unit Certifications CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SB), UL 62109-1, UL1741/IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-0003 Class B, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-01 © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0...
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Page 31: Iq Cable Specifications
20 mm x 1.1 mm x 6.5 mm (0.7" x 0.04" x 0.25") Enphase connector ratings Enphase connectors on the cable assemblies in the following table have a maximum current of 20 A, a maximum OCPD of 20 A, and a maximum ambient temperature of -40° to 79°C (-40° to 174.2°F) and are rated for disconnection under load. -
Page 32: Enphase Installation Map
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Enphase installation map © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0... -
Page 33: Sample Single-Phase Wiring Diagram
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Sample single-phase wiring diagram © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0... -
Page 34: Sample Three-Phase Wiring Diagram
Enphase IQ8P Microinverters Sample three-phase wiring diagram © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. January 2024 IOM-00002-1.0... -
Page 35: Revision History
IOM-00002-1.0 January 2024 Initial release. © 2024 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.