Enphase IQ8 Install and Operation Manual

IQ8 / IQ8+ / IQ8M / IQ8A / IQ8H Micro Installation and Operation

• Enphase Wireless communication kit enables direct communication between IQ Battery, IQ System Controller,

and the Gateway using 2.4 GHz frequency. The kit is connected to one of the USB ports on the IQ Gateway.

• An Enphase Mobile Connect™ cellular modem is required unless already present to ensure the best performance

of your system. The cellular modem connects to a USB port on the IQ Gateway.

• For new or retrofit systems with IQ-Series solar microinverters:

o IQ8 PV

(IQ8/ IQ8Plus /IQ8M /IQ8A /IQ8H-240) series microinverters and accessories. Enphase

Energy System technology is fully compatible with IQ8 series microinverters

o IQ Gateway™, a communications gateway that can communicate with IQ8 series Microinverters, IQ

batteries, and the IQ System Controller smart switch. It collects system performance information and

transmits that information over the internet to Enphase’s cloud. An IQ Gateway is required for Enphase

Energy systems with IQ-Series microinverters. Note the IQ Gateway is included in an Enphase IQ

Combiner.

o IQ™ Combiner series consolidates interconnection equipment into a single enclosure and

streamlines PV and storage installations by providing a consistent, pre-wired solution for residential

applications. It includes the Enphase IQ Gateway. Install the new communication kit in any IQ Combiner to

enable wireless communication with Enphase IQ Battery and IQ System Controller

Enphase Energy System PV Solar Grid Tied – Solar Only

For Grid Tied mode, post IQ 8PV microinverter installations energize the system –

A. Turn ON the AC disconnect or circuit breaker for the branch circuit.

B. Turn ON the main utility-grid AC circuit breaker. Your system starts producing power after a five-minute

wait time.

C. Check the LED on the connector side of the microinverter:

LED Color

Indicates

Flashing green

Normal operation. AC grid function is normal there is communication with the IQ

Gateway

Flashing orange

The AC grid is normal but there is no communication with the IQ Gateway

Flashing Red

The AC grid is either not present or not within specification

Solid Red

There is an active “DC Resistance Low, Power Off Condition.” To

reset, see “DC Resistance Low – Power Off Condition” on page 24.

Refer to the Enphase IQ Gateway Quick Install Guide to install the IQ Gateway and set up system monitoring and grid

management functions