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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ / AC – Q CELLS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ / AC – Q CELLS
2 PLANNING
2.2 THE ENPHASE IQ SYSTEM
The Enphase IQ System includes:
The smart grid ready microinverter converts the DC output of the
PV module into grid-compliant AC power.
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Enphase IQ Envoy™
(model ENV-IQ-AM1-240) communications
gateway or IQ Combiner (model X-IQ-AM1-240-2 or 240-3):
The Enphase IQ Envoy is a communication device that provides
network access to the PV array. The IQ Envoy collects produc-
tion and performance data from the Enphase IQ Microinverters
over on-site AC power lines and transmits the data to Enlighten
through an internet or cellular modem connection. The IQ Envoy
is capable of monitoring up to 600 Enphase IQ Microinverters
and up to 39 Enphase IQ Batteries. For details, refer to Enphase's
IQ Envoy Installation and Operations Manual.
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Enphase Enlighten™
web-based monitoring and management
software. Installers can use Enlighten Manager 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.
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Enphase Installer Toolkit™
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:
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Connect to the IQ Envoy over a wireless network for faster
system setup and verification
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View and email a summary report that confirms a successful
installation
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Scan device serial numbers and sync system information with
Enlighten monitoring software
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Enphase Field Wireable Connectors (Q-CONN-10F and Q-CONN-
10M)
Use Enphase Field Wireable Connectors with Enphase Q Cable
or field cable to:
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Easily connect Q Cable on the roof without complex wiring
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Use female connectors to make connections from any Q
Cable open connector
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Make a jumper to connect with a remote part of the array: Use
female to female for cable-to-cable connections
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Use a mated pair of connectors to splice two cut ends of cable
How the AC Module Works
The Enphase Microinverter maximizes energy production by using
a sophisticated Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm.
Each Enphase Microinverter is individually connected to one PV
module on the array. This configuration enables an individual MPPT
to control each PV module, ensuring that maximum power available
from each PV module is exported to the utility grid regardless of
the performance of the other PV modules in the array.
While an individual PV module in the array may be affected by
shading, soiling, orientation, or PV module mismatch, each Enphase
Microinverter ensures top performance for its associated PV module.
System Monitoring
Once you install the Enphase IQ Envoy or Enphase IQ Combiner
and provide an internet connection through a broadband router
or modem, the Enphase IQ Microinverters automatically begin
reporting to Enlighten. Enlighten presents current and historical
system performance trends and informs you of PV system status.
Optimal Reliability
Microinverter systems are inherently more reliable than traditional
inverters. The distributed nature of a microinverter system ensures
that there is no single point of system failure in the PV system.
Enphase Microinverters are designed to operate at full power at
ambient temperatures as high as 150°F (65°C).
Ease of Design
PV systems using Enphase Microinverters are very simple to design
and install. You will not need string calculations or cumbersome
traditional inverters. Low voltage DC wires connect from the PV
module directly to the co-located microinverter, eliminating the risk
of personnel exposure to dangerously high DC voltage.
For additional information, see the relevant datasheet of the module provided at www.q-cells.us.
SPECIFICATION
VALUE
Voltage Rating
600 V
Voltage Withstand Test (kV/1 min)
AC 3.0
Max DC Conductor Resistance
(68°F / 20°C) (
Ω
/km)
5.433
Insulation Resistance (68°F / 20°C)
≥20M (
Ω
/km)
System Temperature Range (ambient)
−40°F to 149°F (−40°C to +65°C)
Cable temperature rating
194°F (90°C) Dry / 194°F (90°C) Wet
Cable rating
DG
Certification
UL 3003, TC-ER equivalent
Flame test rating
FT4
Cable conductor insulator rating
THHN/THWN-2
Environmental protection rating
IEC 60529 IP67 NEMA 6
UV resistance
720 h
Compliance
RoHS, OIL RES I, CE, UV Resistant, combined UL for Canada and United States
Conductor size
12 AWG
Maximum loop size
4.75 in (12 cm)
Drop connector dimensions
4.64 in x 2.36 in x 1.25 in (11.8 cm x 6.0 cm x 3.2 cm)
Terminator cap dimensions
1.4 in diameter x 2 in tall (3.6 cm x 5.1 cm)
Enphase Q Cable
2 PLANNING
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Enphase Connector Ratings
Enphase connectors in the following table have a maximum current
of 20 A, a maximum OCPD of 20 A, and an ambient temperature
range of −40°F to +174.2°F (−40°C to +79°C).
PART NUMBER
MODEL
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
840-00387
Q-12-10-240
277 VAC
840-00388
Q-12-17-240
277 VAC
840-00389
Q-12-20-200
277 VAC
NOTE!
Only Enphase connectors/ solar cables are permitted.
