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INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Enphase

AC Combiner Box

with

Enphase

Envoy-S

Contact Information

141-00030, Rev 02

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Summary of Contents for Envoy-S

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Enphase AC Combiner Box with Enphase Envoy S Contact Information 141 00030 Rev 02 ...

Page 2: ...measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s author...

Page 3: ...erters 17 Method A Provision Microinverters with Installer Toolkit 17 Method B Discover Microinverters with Installer Toolkit 17 Method C Discover Microinverters with the Envoy S 17 With All Methods 18 10 Verify System Configuration 18 11 Connect to Enlighten 19 Method A Integrated Wi Fi 19 Method B Enphase Mobile Connect 19 Method C Ethernet Cable 20 Method D Power Line Communication Bridges 20 I...

Page 4: ...g 26 Power Production Issues 26 Issue Power Production LED is solid amber 26 Internet Connection Issues 27 Issue Network Communications LED is Amber or Off 27 Issue Wi Fi Problems 28 Replacing an AC Combiner Box 29 Remove the AC Combiner Box 29 Replace the AC Combiner Box 31 Technical Data 32 2016 Enphase Energy Inc 141 00030 Rev 02 4 ...

Page 5: ...ort contact Refer servicing to qualified personnel Only use electrical system components approved for wet locations Ensure that all wiring is correct and that none of the wires are pinched or damaged Do not wire unused terminals or terminal blocks on the Envoy S Before making any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off position Check all wiring before applying power DANGER Risk...

Page 6: ...with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I and with the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI and NFPA 70 Protection against lightning and resulting voltage surge must be in accordance with local standards Using unapproved attachments or accessories could result in damage or injury Install the AC Combiner Box in the field with 75 C or 90 C copper conductors sized per local code requirements and voltage ...

Page 7: ...rwards that data to Enlighten via the Internet for statistical reporting How the Enphase Microinverter System Works The Enphase Microinverter converts the DC output of the PV module into grid compliant AC power In addition to performing the DC to AC conversion it maximizes energy production by using a sophisticated Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT algorithm This integrated system maximizes energy...

Page 8: ...oolkit mobile app and open it to log in to your Enlighten account With this app you can connect to the Envoy to track system installation progress To download go to enphase com installer toolkit or scan the QR code To run the Installer Toolkit app you need either of the following mobile devices An Android mobile device running Android version 4 2 or later or An iOS device running iOS 7 0 or later ...

Page 9: ...que for small neutral and ground busbar screws 12 10 AWG 12 to 6 AWG for branch inputs 12 to 4 AWG for combined output Wire type 75 C or 90 C copper conductors rated for wet locations Copper conductors only Create the Map and Install the PV Modules and Microinverters Create the map and install the PV modules and microinverters as directed by the installation manuals You can scan this map later usi...

Page 10: ... Wire Inputs from the AC Branch Circuits 7 Install CTs for Consumption Metering optional 5 Wire the Output Connections 4 Make Hole s to Accept Conduit 8 Energize the Envoy S 9 Detect Microinverters 10 Verify System Configuration 11 Connect to Enlighten 12 Send System Summary Report 13 Re Torque Connections and Secure the Door 2016 Enphase Energy Inc 141 00030 Rev 02 10 ...

Page 11: ...ch of the four mounting feet to several different positions Adjust as desired for the mounting location b Open the enclosure door Pinch the top of the hinge rod using needle nosed pliers Slide the door up and away to remove it Set the door aside for later reattachment c Mount the box on a vertical surface using supplied washers to protect the feet d Remove the clear plastic deadfront and keep the ...

Page 12: ...breaker you want to remove d Release the DIN rail locking tabs of all breakers e Rock the breaker busbar assembly to the left to release it from the DIN rail and remove the breaker f Rock the breakers back to the right so they are seated back on the DIN Rail g Lock all of the breaker locking tabs h Tighten the busbar side of the Line 1 and Line 2 terminal blocks gray to 14 in lbs 1 6 Nm i Verify t...

Page 13: ...abel BEST PRACTICES Use a stepped drill bit for making the conduit holes Using a hole saw may crack the plastic housing As an alternative use a sharp chassis punch with caution Drill only at the label location Do not drill a hole in any other location on the box b Use the provided label as a template for typical conduit placement The center of the holes on the label are marked with a c Use a snap ...

Page 14: ...am breaker or fuse b The two DIN rail terminal blocks above the circuit breakers are the output connections Install the black wire into the lower terminal block and the red into the upper terminal block c Torque to 14 in lbs 1 6 Nm d Connect the neutral white to the neutral busbar e Connect the ground green or green yellow to the Ground busbar and torque to 45 in lbs 5 Nm 2016 Enphase Energy Inc 1...

Page 15: ...te in conduit for the CT wires from the main load center to the Envoy S If you need to extend the wires refer to the Enphase Envoy S Installation and Operation Manual at enphase com support DANGER Risk of electrocution Do not install CTs when current is flowing in the sensed circuit Always install CT wires in the terminal blocks before energizing the sensed circuit DANGER Risk of electric shock Al...

Page 16: ... bottom terminal with the CT arrow pointing toward the load Latch the CT and listen for the click as it closes h Install the unmarked CT on the load center feed wire Line 2 matching the Combiner output terminal Line 2 upper terminal with the CT arrow pointing toward the load Latch the CT and listen for the click as it closes 8 Energize the Envoy S a Re install the clear plastic deadfront Start all...

Page 17: ...of microinverters the Envoy S should search for on the power line b Connect to the Envoy S with your mobile device as described in the side note c Launch Installer Toolkit and tap Connect to an Envoy d When prompted enter the number of microinverters that you installed e If your system is in Hawaii or in another region that does not use the Factory Installed Grid Profile select and apply a grid pr...

Page 18: ...he to the right of Consumption Meter Based on where you installed the consumption CT indicate whether the circuit that passes through the consumption CT includes Load with solar production also known as net or Load only also known as total or gross for example in the case of a line side tap Tap Enable Consumption Meter Return to the Overview screen and verify the meter reading s WARNING If using c...

Page 19: ...outer for a few seconds On most routers a WPS LED begins flashing c If you are using the Installer Toolkit mobile app tap the Network button tap Wi Fi and then tap your network from the list of available networks If the wireless router does not support WPS you may be prompted to enter a password If you are not using the Installer Toolkit mobile app you can only connect using WPS Initiate a WPS con...

Page 20: ...lid green indicating a successful connection to the Internet and to Enlighten When you use Ethernet cable two small LEDs on the Ethernet port indicate Ethernet link and activity The link LED is solid green when the cable is connected correctly and the activity LED flashes green or yellow when data is sent or received Method D Power Line Communication Bridges Order EPLC 01 separately If you need to...

Page 21: ...the mobile device reconnects to the Internet To disconnect from the Envoy network go to Settings on your mobile device and disconnect from the Envoy S Wi Fi network Envoy_nnnnnn where nnnnnn represents the final six digits of the Envoy serial number NOTE If you connect to an Envoy after associating it to a system the report includes a system name and address For more information refer to the Enpha...

Page 22: ...rom the activation form open Array Builder To see the Array Builder demo go to enphase com support videos If you used Installer Toolkit to build arrays and scan microinverter serial numbers the array s are built Make any necessary adjustments in Array Builder If you did NOT use Installer Toolkit to build arrays and scan microinverter serial numbers create the virtual array in Array Builder using t...

Page 23: ...ce the array is built and the system is activated you can log in to Enlighten to view site data Enlighten displays a graphic representation of the PV system It also shows detailed current and historical performance information 2016 Enphase Energy Inc 141 00030 Rev 02 23 ...

Page 24: ...he problem contact Enphase Customer Support enphase com en us support contact Inoperable Envoy S All LEDs Off If the Envoy S is not receiving power all LEDs will be off Using a multi meter set to AC refer to the figure and test for the following values a Test point A to test point C The result should be around 120 VAC b If not check the supply wiring c Test point C to test point D The result shoul...

Page 25: ...Amber If the Device Communications LED lights solid amber it may be a result of low light levels If there is not enough sunlight to power up the microinverters they cannot communicate with the Envoy If there is sufficient daylight for the microinverters to power up the issue may be that the Envoy is having difficulty communicating over the power lines To troubleshoot this issue Check the Installer...

Page 26: ...there a phase imbalance Ask the electrician to measure the conductors and neutral line to verify that the phases are balanced If the phases are not balanced electricians must recheck the wiring Power Production Issues Issue Power Production LED is solid amber The Power Production LED is solid green when all microinverters are producing flashes green when a microinverter upgrade is in progress flas...

Page 27: ...m and the Network Communications LED remains off or lights solid amber see Troubleshooting in the Enphase Mobile Connect Installation Guide For any connection method you can troubleshoot network issues with the Installer Toolkit mobile app by tapping the Network button then Diagnostic Tools Allow 10 minutes after initial installation If the Envoy has recently received a valid IP address the LED wi...

Page 28: ... the connection steps Make sure that the broadband router is operational by checking that other devices at the site can access the network If you cannot see your router or access point in the list on the Envoy or cannot maintain a connection it may be necessary to add a wireless repeater to extend the network range If the Network Communications LED lights solid amber Power down all units in the ch...

Page 29: ... Always de energize the load center before beginning wiring WARNING If the Envoy S you are replacing uses an Enphase cellular modem Enphase Mobile Connect do NOT move the cellular modem to another installation site This de activates the modem Remove the AC Combiner Box If Customer Support authorizes an AC Combiner Box replacement RMA perform the following steps 1 Turn off power to AC combiner box ...

Page 30: ...blocks NOTE Do not remove the production CT from the AC Combiner Box It is calibrated to work with the installed Envoy S and cannot be reused 11 Loosen the conduit fittings and remove the conduit fitting nuts 12 While holding the AC Combiner Box in place remove any mounting hardware holding the box in place and lift the box away from the mounting surface 13 Ship the removed AC Combiner Box to Enph...

Page 31: ...essary use the Enlighten or Device Scan button to start a new device scan during daylight hours See Method C Discover Microinverters with the Envoy S on page 17 NOTE If the old Envoy S has communicated to the microinverters on the same day that the new replacement Envoy S is installed the new Envoy S will be unable to discover the microinverters Contact Enphase at enphase com en us support contact...

Page 32: ...reakers Three 2 pole 20A 240 VAC DIN rail mounted breakers Production Metering CT 200A solid core pre installed on solar busbar and wired to Envoy S Mechanical Data Dimensions WxHxD 38 0 x 38 7 x 20 3 cm 15 0 x 15 3 x 8 0 Weight 5 1 kg 11 2 lbs Ambient temperature range 40ºC to 46ºC 40º to 115ºF Cooling Vented natural convection Enclosure environmental rating Outdoor NRTL certified NEMA type 3R po...

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