Table Of Contents - enphase M215 Installation And Operation Manual

Microinverter (m215-60-230)

Installation and operation manual (36 pages)

Instructions manual (8 pages)

Manual (52 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information..........................................................................................................................4

Read this First ..................................................................................................................................4

Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................4

The Enphase Microinverter System................................................................................................................5

How the Microinverter Works............................................................................................................6

System Monitoring........................................................................................................................6

Optimal Reliability .........................................................................................................................6

Ease of Design .............................................................................................................................6

Enphase Microinverter Installation..................................................................................................................7

Compatibility and Capacity ...............................................................................................................7

Electrical Compatibility ..................................................................................................................7

Capacity .......................................................................................................................................7

Parts and Tools Required .................................................................................................................8

Enphase Equipment .....................................................................................................................8

Other Items...................................................................................................................................8

Lightning Surge Suppression ............................................................................................................8

Installation Procedure .......................................................................................................................9

Step 1 - Measure AC Voltage at the Electricity Network Connection ................................................9

Step 2 - Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box........................................................................10

Step 3 - Position the Enphase Engage Cable .................................................................................11

Step 4 - Attach the Microinverters to the Mounting Rail..................................................................12

Step 5 - Dress the Engage Cable ...................................................................................................13

Step 6 - Connect the Microinverters...............................................................................................14

Step 7 - Terminate the Unused End of the Engage Cable...............................................................15

Step 8 - Connect the Engage Cable to AC Junction Box(es) ..........................................................16

Step 9 - Complete the Installation Map ..........................................................................................17

Use the Enphase Installation Map ...............................................................................................17

Alternative: Create Your Own Map.............................................................................................17

Step 10 - Connect the PV Modules................................................................................................17

Step 11 - Build the Virtual Array .....................................................................................................18

Commissioning and Operation.....................................................................................................................19

Commission the System .................................................................................................................19

Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................20

Status LED Indications and Error Reporting ....................................................................................20

Startup LED Operation: ..............................................................................................................20

Post-Startup LED Indications:.....................................................................................................20

Reported Faults: .........................................................................................................................20

Troubleshoot an Inoperable Microinverter .......................................................................................21

Disconnect a Microinverter from the PV Module .............................................................................22

Install a Replacement Microinverter.................................................................................................23

Technical Data.............................................................................................................................................24

Technical Considerations................................................................................................................24

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................25

Enphase Installation Map................................................................................................................27

Sample Wiring Diagram - M215, 230 Vac, Single-Phase ................................................................28

Sample Wiring Diagram - M215, Three-Phase................................................................................29

M215 Installation and Operation

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