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The
Enphase Enlighten
web-based monitoring and analysis system analyzes the
per-module data collected by each communicating microinverter. Enlighten
automatically detects any shortfall in energy production, identifies possible causes,
and suggests solutions. Enlighten constantly monitors every microinverter connected
to the Envoy.
How the Envoy Communications Gateway Works
Installation and operation of the Envoy requires no special computer or networking
knowledge, nor any specialized equipment. The Envoy simply connects to the on-site
router for communications with the Enphase Enlighten monitoring and analysis
website. The Envoy is required for all Enphase Microinverter installations, and
communicates with the individual microinverters using the existing power lines in
the residence or business.
After the Envoy is installed and completes its initial scan, it maintains an internal
database of all known Enphase Microinverters at the site it manages. The Envoy is
used to configure the microinverters with the appropriate grid profile. The
microinverters must be configured with the appropriate grid profile as part of the
commissioning process or they will not produce power.
At regular intervals, the Envoy polls each microinverter for its energy data. Using
the
site’s broadband router, the Envoy then forwards that information to the
Enphase Enlighten monitoring and analysis website. The Envoy also reports any
error conditions that affect itself or the microinverters. You can view both energy
data and error conditions in the Enphase Enlighten web-based monitoring and
analysis system.
The Envoy incorporates power line and Internet communications functions. As
shown in the following diagram, one side of the Envoy communicates with the
microinverters through power lines at the site. The other side of the Envoy
communicates with the Internet using a standard Ethernet/network cable plugged
into your broadband router.
Summary of Contents for Envoy Communications Gateway
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