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- Page 1 ENGLISH IQ Battery 10C Quick install guide Scan for the latest guide MOD E L IQ B A TT E R Y - 1 0 C-1 P-N A VE RS I ON 2 . 0 JA N UA RY 2 02 5 Ì140-00379-02[Î...
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- Page 3 1. Safety information 1.1. Safety and advisory symbols 1.2. Safety instructions 2. Introduction 3. IQ Battery 10C installation scenarios 4. What's in the box 4.1. What's in each 5 kWh battery unit box (B05-C01-US00-1-3) 4.2. What's in cover kit box (B10C‑NC‑0708‑O) 5.
- Page 4 12. De-energizing the unit and removing the cover 12.1. Disconnecting IQ Battery 10C control switch and de-energizing the unit 12.2. Removing the IQ Battery 10C cover 13. Operation 13.1. Configuring and activating the unit 13.2. LED overview 13.3. Operating mode and set points 13.4.
- Page 5 IQ Battery(ies) at elevations over 9,842 feet In case of electrolyte exposure: (3,000 m) above sea level. The Enphase IQ Battery 10C has a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) DANGER: Risk of fire. If the IQ Battery(ies) generate battery that contains organic electrolytes and is sealed in a smoke, remove AC power from the Enphase system protective case.
- Page 6 Enphase’s provision of, or refusal DANGER: Risk of electric shock. The DC switch must be to provide support for your IQ Battery 10C device in in the OFF position for shipping and service.
- Page 7 NOTE: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, the IQ Battery(ies) must be installed and/or stored according to the instructions in this guide. NOTE: The Enphase IQ Battery 10C system requires an internet connection through the IQ Gateway Metered located inside IQ Combiner 6C. Failure to maintain an internet connection may have an impact on the warranty.
- Page 8 2. Introduction To install the Enphase IQ Battery 10C, read and follow all warnings and instructions in this quick installation guide (QIG). Safety warnings are listed at the start of this guide. These instructions are not meant to be a complete explanation of how to design and install an energy storage system.
- Page 9 3. IQ Battery 10C installation scenarios This section provides details on IQ Battery 10C installation scenarios. IQ Series Microinverters IQ Battery 10C IQ Battery 10C (up to 2 units) (up to 2 units) IQ Combiner 6C IQB1 IQB2 IQEVC RSD/PVA Legend Equipment Ground conductor...
- Page 10 IQ Battery 10C IQ Battery 10C IQ Series Microinverters (up to 2 units) (up to 2 units) IQ Combiner 6C IQB1 IQB2 IQEVC RSD/PVA Load Control Kit Legend IQ EV Charger Gateway Equipment Ground conductor Ground conductor (neutral) Set of N ungrounded conductors.
- Page 11 4. What's in the box Each IQ Battery 10C (Order Code: IQBATTERY-10C-1P-NA) ships in three separate boxes. • Two boxes – each containing a 5 kWh battery unit (B05-C01-US00-1-3) • One box - containing the IQ Battery 10C cover kit (B10C‑NC‑0708‑O) 4.1 What's in each 5 kWh battery unit box (B05-C01-US00-1-3) NOTES FOR UNISTRUT MOUNTING: •...
- Page 12 IQ Battery 10C (used inside IQ Combiner 6C) Copper conductors- No. 8-3 AWG (11 mm or Enphase SKU for control cable: CTRL-SC3- 7/16" strip length) (rated at 90°C) for terminals NA-01 NOTE: Conduit fittings must be NEMA Type 3R certified when installing outdoors.
- Page 13 7. Unboxing the IQ Battery 10C Each IQ Battery 10C comes with two 5 kWh battery unit boxes and one IQ Battery 10C cover kit box. Before unboxing IQ Battery 10C - 5 kWh battery unit, check the “Energize By” label on the shipping box to verify that the IQ Batteries will be installed by the date shown.
- Page 14 IQ Battery 10C accept a maximum conductor size of 3 AWG for L1/L2/N terminals and 8 AWG for the Ground terminal. NOTE: Enphase IQ Batteries have been evaluated to UL 9540A standard for outdoor and non-habitable indoor residential installations. Units are only intended to be installed in attached or detached garages, sheds, and locations more than 152.4 cm (5 ft) from...
- Page 15 This product must be installed with clearance at the left, right, top, bottom, and front of the product, as shown in the figure. WARNING: If mounted in the path of a motor vehicle, Enphase recommends a minimum mounting height of 36 in (914 mm) above the floor.
- Page 16 8.4 Installing the handles and lifting the 5 kWh unit NOTE: • A minimum of two people are required to lift the battery unit. • Use lift assist if manual lifting is not permitted per local or national regulations, lifting weight – 125.6 lb (57 kg). 1.
- Page 17 8.6 Selecting the conduit entry point and drilling NOTE: • All field wiring connections must be done on the wall-side unit only. • Each battery unit has four conduit entry points in the wiring compartment – one on each side and two on the rear. •...
- Page 18 2. For rear entry, push the conduit plugs out from inside the wiring compartment. 3. Remove the front conduit plug of the wall-side unit and the rear conduit plugs from the user-side unit to install the raceway adapters. NOTE: The front conduit plugs of the user-side units should not be removed. 9.
- Page 19 3. Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall with #20 (5/16") lag bolts or screws with washers. 4. Lift the unit using the handles and bring it close to the already mounted mounting bracket. Hold the battery straight, align, and insert four mount bolts on the battery unit into the mounting bracket keyholes and slide it down.
- Page 20 6. Use six M8 screws and washers (provided in the accessory kit) to fasten the second mounting bracket to the predefined points on the chassis of the already mounted battery unit (torque to 88.5 in-lb or 10 N m). 7. Lift the unit using the handles and install the user-side battery unit into the slots on the mounting bracket. Unscrew and remove the handles.
- Page 21 9. Install raceway adapters between the units by fastening locknuts as shown (torque to 53.1 in-lb or 6 N m). NOTE: It is essential to install both raceway adapters for proper cable management and ingress protection. 10. Plug two control switch connectors into the holders to protect it and the cable from pinching during cover installation. NOTE: Carefully cut the cable tie used for tying the control switch connector and the battery DC connector before plugging the control switch connector into the holders.
- Page 22 11. Follow the steps below when installing rigid conduits between two IQ Battery 10C units: a. Mount only one IQ Battery 10C on the wall. b. Add rigid conduit to it. c. Adjust the rigid conduit in the first unit as needed, then mount the wall-side unit of the second IQ Battery 10C on the wall to complete the installation.
- Page 23 NOTE: • The control cable must comply with UL 3003, UL 1277, and UL 83 standards. The Enphase control cable (SKU: CTRL-SC3- NA-01) has optimal impedance and has been validated for optimal system performance. Third-party cables may not have the correct characteristic impedance, and consequently, may not work reliably. Enphase cannot guarantee performance when a third-party control cable is used.
- Page 24 Figure 6: Last control communication board with resistor installed on one Figure 5: First and intermediate control communication boards control connector • Both control connectors (C1/C2) present on the control communication board are identical and can be used interchangeably. • The total length of control wiring across the system cannot exceed 250 feet to ensure the system operates as per specifications.
- Page 25 Legend: Termination resistor Control Cable CTRL(L) CTRL(H) Ground 24V DC Drain NOTE: Use a termination resistor for all the unused control connection points. 10.4 Connecting the field power cables NOTE: • The maximum conductor size for IQ Battery 10C is 3 AWG for L1/ L2/N terminals and 8 AWG for ground terminals. •...
- Page 26 Wall-side unit Install cable holder after cable routing IQ Combiner 6C/ IQ Battery 10C/ IQ Battery 10C IQ Combiner 6C Interconnect power cable (L1, L2, N, Ground) Interconnect control cable Anchor points for User-side unit cable management Control cable (shown in...
- Page 27 11. Closing and energizing the unit This section provides step-by-step instructions for closing and energizing the IQ Battery 10C unit. It covers the process of securing the wiring cover, connecting battery DC connectors, attaching the cover assembly, and connecting the control switches. Follow the outlined steps carefully to ensure proper installation and operation of the unit, while adhering to the specified torque requirements and safety precautions.
- Page 28 11.2 Connecting battery DC connectors Connect all four DC connectors. NOTE: Carefully cut the cable tie used for tying battery DC connector before connecting them. NOTE: Each 5 kWh battery unit has one DC connector on each side. In total, four DC connectors are present in each IQ Battery 10C.
- Page 29 3. Snap fit conduit plate on the unused opening of the IQ Battery 10C cover. 4. Fasten the cover locking screws using a torx screwdriver (torque to 53.1 in-lb or 6 N m) to lock the cover in place. 11.4 Connecting the control switch and energizing the unit NOTE: •...
- Page 30 2. Disconnect the control switch connectors from the control switch connector holder on the mounting brackets. Control switch connector holder 3. Connect the two control switch connectors to the control switch slots located at the back of the wiring cover, as shown. 4.
- Page 31 Press here 12. De-energizing the unit and removing the cover This section provides step-by-step instructions for de-energizing the IQ Battery 10C unit and safely removing its cover. These procedures are intended for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes and are not part of the standard installation process. It is crucial to ensure the unit is completely de-energized, with all AC breakers and control switches turned off, before proceeding.
- Page 32 4. Disconnect the control switch connectors from both batteries. 5. Connect the control switch connectors on the respective connector holders available on the mounting brackets. 12.2 Removing the IQ Battery 10C cover NOTE: • These steps are not part of the installation. Refer to these instructions only when battery cover removal is required. •...
- Page 33 2. Pull out the bottom side flaps with your finger/slot screwdriver by accessing the slot provided above the flaps. 3. Pull the cover bottom snaps (towards the user) (highlighted) on both sides to release the cover. 4. Using the hand access, lift and tilt the cover slightly as shown to release the lock. EN-33...
- Page 34 13. Operation 13.1 Configuring and activating the unit 1. Use the Enphase Installer App to commission the IQ Battery(ies). Once connected to the IQ Gateway, refer to the Enphase Installer App help topics for more information. Each 5 kWh unit of IQ Battery 10C is provided with two sets of serial number stickers. One set of serial number stickers will be pasted on the bottom right corner of the chassis and the other is provided in the accessory bag.
- Page 35 After the 5 kWh unit is booted up, the LED becomes blue or green, depending on the charge level. If the LED flashes yellow after one hour or changes to a flashing red state, contact Enphase Support at enphase.com/contact/support. State...
- Page 36 NOTE: For grid-tied batteries during a brownout or blackout, IQ Battery 10C powers down automatically. This is normal. When power is restored, it automatically starts up again. 3. If you do not see IQ Battery 10C information in the Enphase App, check that the IQ Gateway and the internet connection are working.
- Page 37 Revision history Revision Date Description Updated the "Wiring the Control (CTRL) cable between 140-00379-02 January 2025 system components" section. 140-00379-01 November 2024 Initial release. Enphase Support: https:/ /enphase.com/contact/support. EN-37...
- Page 38 140-00379-02-EN-2025-01-29 Applicable regions: North America © 2025 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 U.S. and other countries. Data subject to change.
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