Enphase IQ8 Install and Operation Manual

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

Additionally, in a prominent location near the initiator device, a placard or label must be provided with a

permanent marking including the following wording:

’PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN’ The term ‘PHOTOVOLTAIC’ may be replaced with

‘PV.’

The placard, label, or directory shall be reflective, with all letters capitalized and having a minimum height of 9.5 mm

(3/8“) in white on red background.

The Enphase IQ System

The Enphase IQ System includes:

• Enphase IQ8™, IQ8+™, IQ8M™, IQ8A™ and IQ8H™ Micros The smart grid ready IQ Series Micros

convert the DC output of the PV module into grid-compliant AC power. IQ8 Micros can fit into The

Enphase Energy System which can be configured in four different ways, ranging from Solar Only to Full

Energy Independence.

NOTE: All the IQ8™ Micros operate at 240 VAC except IQ8H™ Micros which has two SKUs. IQ8H-

240 supports split phase, 240V and can fit into Enphase Energy System. The IQ8H-208 supports split

phase, 208V grid-tied operation only.

• Enphase IQ Gateway™ (ENV-IQ-AM1-240) The Enphase IQ Gateway is a communication device that

provides network access to the PV array. The IQ Gateway collects production and performance data from

the Enphase IQ Microinverters over on-site AC power lines and transmits the data to Enphase through an

Internet or cellular modem connection. The IQ Gateway is capable of monitoring up to 600 Enphase IQ

Microinverters and up to 39 Enphase IQ Batteries. For details, refer to Enphase IQ Gateway Installation and

Operations Manual.

• Enphase Installer platform™ web-based monitoring and management software. Installers can use

Enphase Installer Platform to view detailed performance data, manage multiple PV systems, and

remotely resolve issues that might impact system performance. Find out more at

enphase.com/enlighten.

• Enphase Installer App™ mobile app for iOS and Android devices. It allows installers to configure the

system while onsite, eliminating the need for a laptop and improving installation efficiency. You can

use the app to:

o Connect to the IQ Gateway over a wireless network for faster system setup and

verification

View and email a summary report that confirms a successful installation

Scan device serial numbers and sync system information with Enphase installer platform

• Enphase IQ Battery™

• Enphase Field Wireable connectors (Q-CONN-10F and Q-CONN-10M) Make connections from any

IQ Cable, or open Field Wireable connector.

This manual describes the safe installation and operation of the Enphase Microinverter.

Note: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty requirements, the Enphase Microinverter must be

installed according to the instructions in this manual.

Note: IQ8 Microinverters cannot be installed on the same Gateway/Envoy with other Enphase microinverters.

If a site has other IQ series (IQ6, IQ7) microinverters or M/S series microinverters, a split system needs to be

created with IQ8 microinverters provisioned on an IQ Gateway / IQ Envoy and the other microinverters

provisioned on a separate IQ Gateway ( for IQ6, IQ7) or Envoy S metered (for M/S series).