Enphase Micro-Inverter Models M190-72-208 and M190-72-240
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1. RG Appendix Limited Warranty Enphase Energy Inc Enphase has developed a highly reliable Micro inverter that is designed to withstand normal operating conditions when used for its originally intended purpose in compliance with the Enphase User Manual supplied with the originally shipped system The Enphase limited warranty Limited Warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials of the Enphase Micro inverter Defective Product for a period of fifteen 15 years from the date of original purchase of such Micro inverter at point of sale to the originally installed end user location the Warranty Period During the Warranty Period the warranty is transferable to a different owner as long as the Micro Inverter remains installed at the originally installed end user location During the Warranty Period Enphase will at its option repair or replace the Defective Product free of charge provided that Enphase through inspection establishes the existence of a defect that is covered by the Limited Warranty Enphase will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in repairing or replacing the Defective Product Enphase reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement of Defective Product If Enphase repairs or replaces a Defective Product the Limited Warranty continues on the repaired or replacement product for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or2. R G Y 3 Commissioning WARNING Connect the Enphase Micro inverter to the electrical utility grid only after receiving prior approval from the utility company WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel must connect the Enphase Micro inverter to the electrical utility grid WARNING Ensure that all AC and DC wiring is correct Ensure that none of the AC and DC wires are pinched or damaged Ensure that all junction boxes are properly closed Note The Status LED of each Micro inverter will blink green six times to indicate normal start up operation once DC power is applied To commission the Enphase Micro inverter PV system 1 Turn ON the AC disconnect or circuit breaker on each Micro inverter AC branch circuit 2 Turn ON the main utility grid AC circuit breaker Your system will start producing power after a five minute wait time 3 The Enphase micro inverters will start to send performance data over powerline to the Envoy The time required for all the micro inverters in the system to report to the Envoy will vary with the number of micro inverters in the system The first units should be detected within 15 minutes but the entire system could take hours to detect Please refer to the Envoy Installation and Operation Manual for information on the Envoy 4 Operating Instructions When the Enphase Micro inverter is powered on when sufficient dc voltage from the module is applied The status LED will flash gre
3. Installation and Operations Manual Enphase Micro Inverter Models M190 72 208 and M190 72 240 Contact Information Page 2 Enphase Energy Inc 201 1 Street Suite 300 Petaluma CA 94952 Phone 707 763 4784 Toll Free 877 797 4743 Fax 707 763 0784 www enphaseenergy com info enphaseenergy com Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 D Z m hase RG Y 141 00005 REV 3 RG 4 FCC Compliance Page 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re
4. 25 4 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e RG 4 Important Safety Information Page 5 Read this First This manual contains important instructions to follow during installation and maintenance of the Enphase Micro inverter To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the Enphase Micro inverter the following safety symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions WARNING This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may cause a serious hardware failure if not applied appropriately Use extreme caution when performing this task NOTE This indicates information particularly important for optimal system operation Follow these instructions closely Safety Instructions Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Be aware that only qualified personnel should install and or replace Enphase Micro inverters Do not attempt to repair the Enphase Micro inverter it contains no user serviceable parts If it fails please contact Enphase customer service to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process Tampering with or opening the Enphase Micro inverter will void the warranty Before installing or using the Enphase Micro inverter please read al
5. Each Micro inverter comes with one 4 pin bulkhead receptacle and one 70 inch AC wire harnesses with multi pin connectors The DC input wires are approximately six inches long and are terminated with single pole MC connectors The AC connectors are oppositely sexed so that multiple inverters can be connected to form one continuous AC branch circuit When you perform this step refer to the wiring diagram for your Micro inverter model These diagrams are located in the Appendix of this manual a Orient the first micro inverter in each branch with its male connector facing the junction box The junction box AC interconnect cable has a female connector The micro inverter can be mounted with either side facing up to accommodate cable routing Connect the first Micro inverter to the AC interconnect cable All AC interconnect cables have four conductors Wire them as follows depending on your Micro inverter model 240 VOLT AC 208 VOLT AC SPLIT PHASE WIRING THREE PHASE WIRING BLACK L1 BLACK L1 BLACK BLUE RED L2 RED L2 ORANGE UNUSED ORANGE L3 BLUE NEUTRAL BLUE NEUTRAL Page 10 RED ORANGE Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 gi Page 11 RG b Plug the AC connector of the first Micro inverter into the connector of the next Micro inverter and so forth to form a continuous AC branch circuit Please check the Micro inverter rating label for the maximum allowa
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7. Grounding trie 11 Step 5 Completing the Enphase Installation Map and Connecting the PV Modules 11 2 Commissioning 13 4 Operating INSUCHONS 13 ______________ M LUE 14 Micro Inverter Status LED Indications and Error Reporting 14 OPE ra 14 CPI I A 14 RTT T T UU TU TT 14 Troubleshooting an Inoperable Micro Inverter 15 Disconnecting the Enphase Micro Inverter from the PV Module 15 T chiniecal ID _________________ 17 _ ______ __ _ 6 _ 6 _____ _ 17 Technical SPCCIICAUONS Prada dd u 17 Enphase Micro Inverter Operating 5 17 Voltage and Frequency Limits for Utility 19 7 MET 20 ee nn 20 Installation Map 23 Sample Wiring Diagram 190 72 240 51 0 0 2 2 22222 24 Sample Wiring Diagram 190 72 208 51 2 2 2 2 2
8. OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR ANY PERSONAL INJURY To the extent any implied warranties are required under applicable law to apply to the Enphase Micro inverter such implied warranties shall be limited in duration to the Warranty Period to the extent permitted by applicable law Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG T d This Limited Warranty gives the customer specific legal rights and the customer may T have other rights that may vary from state to state or province to province Page 22 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e enphase ENERGY ui Enphase Installation Map LLL circle one u 2 5 INSTALLATION MAP Installer information ENPHASEENERGY COM EMU Serial Label To Sheet To Sheet 9 o t twe 42 u lt T JO n TERN mE cf EMEN mE TN ___ o TEN mE Fax to Panel Gr
9. power has been cycled indicates the Micro inverter has detected a ground fault GFDI error The LED will remain red and the fault will continue to be reported by the Envoy until the error has been cleared The error can only be cleared via the Envoy after the ground fault condition has been remedied Contact Enphase customer support at 877 797 4743 for assistance Other Faults All other faults are reported to the Envoy Refer to the Envoy Installation and Operation Manual for a list of additional faults and troubleshooting procedures WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel should troubleshoot the PV array or the Enphase Micro inverter WARNING Never disconnect the DC wire connectors under load Ensure that no current is flowing in the DC wires prior to disconnecting An Opaque covering may be used to cover the module prior to disconnecting the module Page 14 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG WARNING Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the Enphase Micro inverter The AC connector of the first micro inverter in a branch circuit is suitable as a disconnecting means once the AC branch circuit breaker in the load center has been opened WARNING The Enphase Micro inverters are powered by DC power from the PV modules Make sure you disconnect the DC connections and reconnect DC power to watch for the six short LED flashes Trou
10. 2 60 606 15A Maximum output over current protection A 15A Maximum AC output fault current amp duration Ayms 50 8 1 56 High AC Voltage trip limit accuracy 325 T lt Low AC Voltage Trip limit accuracy 5 40 Frequency trip limit accuracy Hz 3401 Triptime accuracy ms 33 2 Maximum inverters per AC branch circuit M190 72 240 S1x 1 15 M190 72 208 S1x 1 21 Peak inverter efficiency M190 72 208 S1x 95 5 CEC weighted efficiency M190 models 95 0 Nominal MPP tracking efficiency M190 models Total Harmonic Distortion Harmonic Distortion Operating temperature range eae Night Tare Loss M190 72 240 S1x mW 30 M190 72 208 S1x mW 30 Storage temperature range __ 240 55 Page 18 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e enphase RGY 8 x 5 1 4 x 1 1 4 15 years UL1741 IEEE1547 FCC Part 15 Class B Simulated utility source Maximum time sec cycles at 60 Hz before Voltage V Frequency Hz cessation of current to the simulated utility B _ 0 50 S V lt 0 88 1 10 lt V lt 1 20 Vrypica Rated D 120VyugsV 016 E 7 gt 65 J 3016 Raed 1 lt 59 8 57 0 016 300 ___ G 7 lt 50 016 Condition Page 19 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 20
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12. ater during occasional temporary submersion at a limited depth and damage from external ice formation PV systems using Enphase Micro inverters are very simple to design and install You will not need string calculations and you can install individual PV modules in any combination of module quantity type age and orientation You won t need to install cumbersome centralized or string inverters Each Micro inverter quickly mounts on the PV racking directly beneath each PV module Low voltage DC wires connect from the PV module directly to the co located Micro inverter eliminating the risk of personnel exposure to lethal 600Vdc power Indoors you can install the Envoy communications gateway EMU by plugging it into any convenient 120Vac wall socket and providing an Ethernet connection to your broadband router or modem After installation of the Envoy the full network of Enphase Micro inverters automatically begins reporting to the Enphase Enlighten web server The Enlighten software presents current and historical system performance trends and it informs you when the PV system is not performing as expected These are just a few of the ways in which the Enphase Micro inverter System provides tremendous time material and cost savings while maximizing energy production and providing better return on investment from your system Enphase Micro Inverter Models The Enphase M190 Micro inverters operate with most 60 and 72 cell PV module configu
13. ble number of Micro inverters on one AC branch circuit WARNING Do NOT exceed the maximum number of Micro inverters in an AC branch circuit as displayed on the unit rating label Each Micro inverter AC branch circuit must be sourced from a dedicated branch circuit protected by a 15A maximum breaker Install a protective end cap on the open AC connector of the last Micro inverter in the AC branch circuit WARNING Make sure protective end caps have been installed on all unused AC connectors Unused AC Micro inverter wire harness connectors may be live when the system is energized by the utility system NOTE Be sure to size the AC wire gauge to account for voltage drop between the AC branch circuit junction box and the point of utility inter connection Step 4 Grounding the System Each Enphase Micro inverter comes with a ground clip that can accommodate a 6 10 AWG conductor a Route a continuous GEC through each of the Micro inverters to the NEC approved AC grounding electrode The racking and module could be grounded to this conductor using a crimp connection An alternative method would be to connect the micro inverter to the grounded racking using a grounding washer approved for the racking NOTE The AC output neutral is not bonded to ground inside the Micro inverter Step 5 Completing the Enphase Installation Map and Connecting the PV Modules The Enphase Installation Map is a diagrammatic representation of the p
14. bleshooting an Inoperable Micro Inverter To troubleshoot an Inoperable Micro inverter follow the steps in the order shown 1 Check the connection to the utility grid Verify the utility voltage and frequency are within allowable ranges shown in the Technical Data section on page 17 of this manual Verify utility power is present at the inverter in question by removing AC then DC power Never disconnect the DC wires while the Micro inverter is producing power Re connect the DC module connectors and watch for six short LED flashes 2 Check the AC branch circuit interconnection harness between all the Micro inverters Verify each inverter is energized by the utility grid as described in the previous step 3 Make sure that any AC disconnects are functioning properly and are closed 4 Verify the PV module DC voltage is within the allowable range shown in the Technical Data section on page 17 of this manual Check the DC connections between the Micro inverter and the PV module 6 If the problem persists please call customer support at Enphase Energy WARNING Do not attempt to repair the Enphase Micro inverter it contains no user serviceable parts If troubleshooting methods fail please return the Micro inverter to your distributor for maintenance Disconnecting the Enphase Micro Inverter from the PV Module To insure the Micro inverter is not disconnected from the PV modules under load adhere to the following disconnection step
15. ceiver is connected e 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 authority to operate the equipment Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 Table of Contents 5 Read ____ ___ _ ee 5 seilen gilar e ne ___ ____ 5 1 The Enphase Micro Inverter System 6 How the Micro Inverter Works 6 Enphase Micro Inverter Models 0 7 2 Enphase Micro Inverter 8 Pas A T m T ms 8 Other Parts and TOOLS Requlll Gg AAA ii 8 Installation nennen anna nana nnn aan nnn 9 Step 1 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction 10 Step 2 Attach the Enphase Micro Inverters to the Racking 10 Step 3 Connecting the Enphase Micro Inverter Wiring Harnesses 10 Step 4
16. en improperly installed operated handled or used including use under conditions for which the product was not designed use in an unsuitable environment or use in a manner contrary to the Enphase User Manual or applicable laws or regulations 3 that has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations acts of God or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Enphase Micro inverter specifications including high input voltage from generators or lightning strikes 4 that has been subjected to incidental or consequential damage caused by defects of other components of the solar system or 5 if the original identification markings including trademark or serial number of such Micro inverter have been defaced altered or removed The Limited Warranty does not extend beyond the original cost of the Enphase Micro inverter THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY ENPHASE AND WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF TITLE QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION IN NO EVENT WILL ENPHASE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL
17. en six times indicating proper start NOTE In the event of a GFDI failure the status LED will display continuous red after the fault occurs This will persist when AC and DC power are cycled to the Micro inverter You can verify proper operation of the Enphase Micro inverters via the Envoy See the Envoy Installation and Operation Manual for more information Page 13 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e RG Troubleshooting Adhere to all the safety measures described throughout this manual Qualified personnel can use the following troubleshooting steps if the PV system does not operate correctly WARNING Do not attempt to repair the Enphase Micro inverter it contains no user serviceable parts If it fails please contact Enphase customer service to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process Micro Inverter Status LED Indications and Error Reporting Startup LED Operation Six short green blinks when DC power is first applied to the Micro inverter indicates a successful Micro inverter startup sequence Six short red blinks when DC power is first applied to the Micro inverter indicates a failure during Micro inverter startup Post Startup LED Operations Flashing Green Producing power and communicating with Envoy Flashing Orange Producing power and not communicating with Envoy Flashing Red Not producing power GFDI Fault A solid red status LED when DC
18. hysical location of each Enphase Micro inverter in your PV installation Enphase creates this map from information that you provide in a system map You can use the blank map in the Appendix to record Micro inverter placement for your system When your map is complete send it to Enphase as described below Enphase then uses this information to provide you with detailed information about the performance of your PV system and to allow you to see a graphic representation of your PV system on the Enphase Enlighten web based monitoring and analysis Feel free to provide your own layout if a larger or more intricate installation map is required To complete your map a Each Enphase Micro inverter has a removable serial number label located on the top cover Peel the removable serial number label from each Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG Enphase Micro inverter and affix it to the respective location on the Enphase installation map b Send the installation map to Enphase after completion See the Appendix section of this manual for an example installation map You can also download installation maps and examples from www enphaseenergy com quickstart Enphase prefers to receive a digital copy of the installation map via an upload to the Enlighten web site during installation set up or you may send it via email If you are not able to digitally scan the map please provide the map via fa
19. l instructions and cautionary markings in the technical description and on the Enphase Micro inverter system and the PV array Connect the Enphase Micro inverter to the electrical utility grid only after receiving prior approval from the utility company Be aware that the body of the Enphase Micro inverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80 C To reduce risk of burns do not touch Do NOT disconnect the PV module from the Enphase Micro inverter without first removing AC power NOTE For Enphase Micro inverter Warranty Terms and Conditions see EE the Appendix of this manual Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG The Enphase Micro Inverter System The Enphase Micro inverter system is the world s most technologically advanced inverter system for use in utility interactive applications This manual details the safe installation and operation of the Enphase Micro inverter The three key elements of an Enphase Micro inverter System are e the Enphase Micro inverter e the Enphase Envoy communications gateway e the Enphase Enlighten web based monitoring and analysis This integrated system maximizes energy harvest increases system reliability and simplifies design installation and management Photovoltaic Enphase micro inverters modules 9 2 SA Enphase Envoy A Broadband router Ethernet cable Power lines AC power cord v PC displaying data from En
20. lighten 8 Z website How the Micro Inverter Works The Enphase Micro inverter maximizes energy production from your photovoltaic PV array Each Enphase Micro inverter is individually connected to one PV module in your array This unique configuration means that an individual Maximum Peak Power Point Tracker MPPT controls each PV module This insures that the 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 That is although individual PV modules in the array may be affected by shading soiling orientation or module mismatch the Enphase Micro inverter insures top performance for its associated PV module The result is maximum energy production from your PV system Page 6 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG Y Micro inverter systems are also inherently more reliable than centralized or string inverters The distributed nature of the Micro inverter System insures that there is no single point of system failure in the PV system Enphase Micro inverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient temperatures as high as 65 C 150 F The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the NEMA6 environmental enclosure rating standard NEMA6 rating definition Indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against hose directed water and the entry of w
21. ninety 90 days from the date of Enphase s return shipment of the repaired or replacement product whichever is later The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective Product but does not include labor costs related to un installing the Defective Product or re installing the repaired or replacement product The Limited Warranty also covers the costs of shipping repaired or replacement product from Enphase via a non expedited freight carrier selected by Enphase to locations within the United States including Alaska and Hawaii and Canada but not to other locations outside the United States or Canada The Limited Warranty does not cover and Enphase will not be responsible for shipping damage or damage caused by mishandling by the freight carrier and any such damage is the responsibility of the freight carrier To obtain repair or replacement service under this Limited Warranty the customer must comply with the following policy and procedure All Defective Product must be returned with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number RMA which customer must request from Enphase Before requesting the RMA however the customer should contact an Enphase technical support representative to evaluate and troubleshoot the problem while the Enphase Micro inverter is in the field since many problems can be solved in the field If in field troubleshooting does not solve the problem Customer may request the RMA numbe
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23. phase Micro inverter The output voltage and current of the PV module depends on the quantity size and temperature of the PV cells as well as the solar insolation on each cell The highest PV module output voltage occurs when the temperature of the cells is the lowest and the module is at open circuit not operating The maximum short circuit current rating of the module must be equal to or less than the maximum input DC short circuit current rating of the Micro inverter A list of compatible PV modules is maintained on the Enphase website http www enphaseenergy com support downloads cfm Technical Specifications MPPT voltage range M190 models V 22 40 Maximum DC input voltage M190 models V 54 Maximum DC input short circuit current M190 models A 12 Maximum DC input current M190 models Ground fault fault protection 17 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG Le Pte F Maximum AC output Power 40 to 65 C Output power factor _____ 0 95 099 1 Nominal AC output voltage range M190 72 240 S1x Vrms 211 240 264 M190 72 208 S1x Vrms 183 208 229 Extended AC output voltage range M190 72 240 S1x Vrms 206 240 269 M190 72 208 S1x Vrms 179 208 232 Maximum AC output current M190 72 240 S1x mA 800 900 M190 72 208 S1x mA 920 1040 Nominal AC output frequency range Hz 593 60 60 5 Extended AC output frequency range Hz 59
24. r which request must include the following information Proof of purchase of the Defective Product in the form of 1 the dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or 2 the dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or 3 the dated Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 Page 21 RG invoice purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty Model number of the Defective Product Serial number of the Defective Product Detailed description of the defect Shipping address for return of the repaired or replacement product All Defective Product authorized for return must be returned in the original shipping container or other packaging that is equally protective of the product returned Defective Product must not have been disassembled or modified without the prior written authorization of Enphase The Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of Enphase Micro inverters or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems The Limited Warranty does not apply to and Enphase will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to any Enphase Micro inverter 1 that has been misused neglected tampered with altered or otherwise damaged either internally or externally 2 that has be
25. rations For more information see the Technical Data section on page 17 of this manual You may also refer to the Enphase website http www enphaseenergy com support downloads cfm for a list of approved PV module racking systems M190 72 208 S11 60 and 72 cell MC 3 Type 1 Non Locking M190 72 208 S12 60 and 72 cell MC 4 Type 2 Locking 190 72 240 511 60 and 72 MC 3 Type 1 Non Locking M190 72 240 S12 60 and 72 MC 4 Type 2 Locking Page 7 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 N e RG Y Enphase Micro Inverter Installation PV systems using Enphase Micro inverters are simple to install Each Micro inverter quickly mounts on the PV racking directly beneath each PV module Low voltage DC wires connect from the PV module directly to the co located Micro inverter thus eliminating the risk of personnel exposure to lethal 600Vdc power WARNING Before installing the Enphase Micro inverter read all instructions and cautionary markings in the user manual on the Enphase Micro inverter and on the photovoltaic array WARNING Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 WARNING Connect the Enphase Micro inverter to the electrical utility grid only after receiving prior approval from the utility company WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel should connect the Enphase Micro in
26. ribed in the following sections GROUNDING UCLEAT TO BRANCH BREAKER 9 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 RG Step 1 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box a Mount the Enphase Adapter Plate at a suitable location on the PV racking system typically at the end of a row of modules Install an appropriate junction box with adapter plate WARNING Use electrical system components approved for wet locations only c Connect the open wire end of the Enphase AC interconnect cable into the junction box using an appropriate gland or strain relief fitting d Route the continuous Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC through the grounding clamp of each micro inverter Check local code requirements for the gauge of the GEC Step 2 Attach the Enphase Micro Inverters to the Racking a Mark the approximate centers of each PV module on the racking system Evaluate the location of the micro inverter with respect to the PV module junction box or any other obstructions WARNING Allow a minimum of 75 inches between the top of the roof and the bottom of the Micro inverter We also recommend that you allow 1 0 inches between the back of the PV module and the top of the inverter b Mount one Micro inverter at each of these locations using hardware recommended by your module racking vendor Step 3 Connecting the Enphase Micro Inverter Wiring Harnesses
27. s in the order shown 1 Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker 2 Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit 3 Cover the module with an opaque cover A Using a DC current probe verify there is no current flowing in the DC wires between the PV module and the Micro inverter 5 Care should be taken when measuring DC currents most clamp on meters must be zeroed first and tend to drift with time Page 15 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 E RG Y T d 6 Disconnect the PV module DC wire connectors from the Micro inverter 7 Remove the Micro inverter from the PV array racking Page 16 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e RG Technical Data Technical Considerations The Enphase M190 Micro inverters are designed to operate with most 60 and 72 cell PV module configurations Be sure to verify the voltage and current specifications of your PV module match with those of the Micro inverter For more information refer to the Enphase website http www enphaseenergy com support downloads cfm for a list of approved PV module racking systems and PV modules WARNING You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the Enphase Micro inverter WARNING The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the En
28. verter to the electrical utility grid WARNING Be aware that installation of this equipment includes risk of electric shock Normally grounded conductors may be ungrounded and energized when a ground fault is indicated Parts Included In the Micro inverter installation kit you ll find the following items e Protective end caps e Mounting Bracket adapter plate e AC interconnect cable Other Parts and Tools Required In addition to your PV array and its associated hardware you will need to provide the following e Junction box Continuous grounding conductor grounding washers Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Sockets wrenches for mounting hardware Torque wrench Mounting hardware suitable for module racking Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 4 e Installation Procedure Installing the Enphase Micro inverter System involves five key steps 1 Installing the AC branch circuit junction box Attaching the Enphase Micro inverters to the racking Connecting the Enphase Micro inverter wiring harnesses Grounding the system Complete the Enphase Installation map EM SS E Connect the PV modules Each of the detailed installation steps in the following sections is numerically referenced in the installation diagram below WARNING DO NOT connect Enphase Micro inverters to the utility grid or energize the AC circuit s until you have completed all of the installation procedures as desc
29. x or mail See the contact information at the beginning of this manual for a fax number email address and mailing address Remember to make a copy of the installation map for yourself if you are sending the original c After Enphase creates a graphical representation of your PV system on the Enlighten website use the Enlighten website to view detailed performance information for your PV system Please go to www enphaseenergy com for more information on the Enphase Enlighten web based monitoring and analysis To connect your PV modules NOTE Completely install all Micro inverters and all system inter wiring connections prior to installing the PV modules Best Practice Test AC first Before you rack mount the PV pull and terminate all AC wiring energize the branches and power up the Micro inverters to make sure that they all report into the Envoy and are operating correctly a Mount the PV modules above their corresponding Micro inverters Each Micro inverter comes with two oppositely sexed multi contact connectors b First connect the positive DC wire from the PV module to the negatively marked DC connector female socket of the Micro inverter Then connect the negative DC wire from the PV module to the positively marked DC connector male socket of the Micro inverter Repeat for all remaining PV modules using one Micro inverter for each module Page 12 Copyright Enphase Energy Inc 2009 141 00005 REV 3 e
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