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enphase IQ8 Installation And Commissioning Manual

enphase IQ8 Installation And Commissioning Manual

Commercial pv system ethernet-based remote meter
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TECHNICAL BRIEF - US
Enphase IQ8 Commercial PV
System
Ethernet-based remote meter
installation and commissioning
© 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved.
December 2024
TEB-00198-1.0

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL BRIEF - US Enphase IQ8 Commercial PV System Ethernet-based remote meter installation and commissioning © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...

  • Page 2: Corporate Headquarters Contact Information

    User documentation is updated frequently; check the Enphase website for the latest information. https:/ /enphase.com/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 https:/ /enphase.com/installers/resources/warranty...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ............................15 The remote meter is not visible to a connected computer ............. 15 Remote meter is not visible when selected in the Enphase Installer App ........15 Automatic remote meter validation is not able to run ..............15 Revision history ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction To Remote Metering

    Measurlogic DTS-310. When used with an Enphase Energy System, the remote meter is assumed to measure at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC), immediately after the utility meter. NOTE: We recommend ordering the meters and CTs in advance to avoid shipping delays.

  • Page 5: Remote Metering Connection Diagram

    Ethernet-based remote meter installation and commissioning Remote metering connection diagram Enphase recommends connecting the remote meter directly to the IQ Gateway over Ethernet and using either a Wi-Fi or USB cellular modem for internet connectivity. Following is the remote meter connection diagram.

  • Page 6: Update The Ip Settings Of The Remote Meter

    169.254.xxx.xxx, the “CONNECTIVITY” indicator will be blue instead of green. Click the Gear icon on the right to configure the settings. From the new popup window, select Network Settings. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...
  • Page 7 After a few seconds, the DTS Toolbox will lose connectivity with the meter as it changes its IP address. After a few more seconds, DTS will detect the meter at a new automatically assigned address but does not reflect the static address we just assigned. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...

  • Page 8: Connect And Configure Remote Meter

    Connect and configure remote meter Use Measurlogic’s DTS Config to set the measurement parameters of the meter. Within DTS Config, select Connect and enter the meter’s IP address (169.254.1.150). © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...
  • Page 9 Ethernet-based remote meter installation and commissioning Once connected, select Configure to bring up the CT and topology options. Click Show Advanced Electrical Settings. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...

  • Page 10: Remote Meter Configuration (Enphase Installer App)

    IQ Gateway. Configuration will continue in the Enphase Installer App. Remote meter configuration (Enphase Installer App) Within the Enphase Installer App, when adding devices, specify the quantity of remote meter as 1. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024...
  • Page 11 Ethernet-based remote meter installation and commissioning In step 2 of the Enphase Installer App, please enter the details of the remote meter. Select Remote Meter Connection Type as Ethernet. Enter “169.254.1.150” as the IP address. Leave the Modbus ID at 100 for the Measurlogic DTS 310 meter.
  • Page 12 CT installation, and connection, as applicable, for Wye (STAR) or Delta (DELTA) configurations. These checks ensure accurate meter readings and proper system setup. If any issues arise, troubleshooting information is provided directly within the app. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...
  • Page 13 Ethernet-based remote meter installation and commissioning © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...

  • Page 14: Remote Meter Metrics Visualization In Enphase Installer Portal

    Located at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC), the remote meter measurements represent the net consumption of the site. Like standard consumption metering, aggregate power flow is visible in the Enphase Installer Portal Live Status, System View, Graphs, and Reports. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Meter validation must be run during daylight hours to achieve sufficient production to be reliably detected and differentiated from dynamic loads. © 2024 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. December 2024 TEB-00198-1.0...

  • Page 16: Revision History

    TEB-00198-1.0 December 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.