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enphase IQ8MC
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
© 2023 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. October 2023
USM-00008-1.0
IQ8MC/IQ8AC/IQ8HC Microinverters

Table of Contents

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enphase IQ8MC Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelIQ8MC
ManufacturerEnphase
CategoryMicroinverter
Nominal Output Voltage240 V
Nominal Frequency60 Hz
Max DC Input Voltage60 V
Enclosure RatingIP67
Maximum Input Power440 W
Start-up Voltage22 V
Maximum Output Power330 VA
Warranty25 years
Efficiency97.0%
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +60°C

Summary

Important safety information

Safety and advisory symbols

Explains safety symbols indicating hazards like danger, warning, and note.

IQ8 Series Microinverters safety instruction

Provides general safety guidelines for installation and operation.

PV rapid shutdown equipment

Conformance and requirements

Details UL-listed PV rapid shutdown equipment and NEC/CSA requirements.

Initiating device and labeling

Specifies requirements for initiating devices and permanent labeling for rapid shutdown.

The Enphase IQ System

IQ Gateway function

Details IQ Gateway's role in monitoring, propagation, and communication.

How the Enphase IQ8 Series Microinverters work

MPPT algorithm

Explains MPPT for maximizing individual PV module energy production.

Planning for microinverter installation

Module compatibility

Details electrical and mechanical compatibility requirements for PV modules.

Parts and tools required

Enphase equipment list

Lists necessary Enphase components like IQ Gateway, IQ Cable, etc.

Enphase microinverters installation

Step 3: Mount the microinverters

Details on mounting microinverters under PV modules, considering clearance.

Step 9: Connect the PV modules

Instructions for connecting PV module DC leads to microinverters and checking LEDs.

Step 10: Energize the system

Steps to safely energize the system and check microinverter status LEDs.

Enphase Energy System PV solar grid-tied

LED color indications

Explains meanings of LED colors: flashing green, orange, red, solid red.

Enphase Energy System PV solar + storage – whole home backup configuration

Enphase Energy System PV solar + IQ Battery + generator configuration

Troubleshooting

Status LED indications

Explains LED colors and their meanings for microinverter status.

DC Resistance Low - Power Off condition

Describes the solid red LED status and its causes and resolution.

Method: Clear this error using the Enphase Installer Platform

Clearing GFI events

Steps to clear the "DC Resistance Low - Power Off" error via the Installer Platform.

Troubleshoot an inoperable microinverter

Safety precautions

Emphasizes de-energizing circuits and avoiding disconnects under load.

Disconnect a microinverter

Safety and procedure

Steps for safely disconnecting a microinverter from the IQ Cable and PV module.

Install a replacement microinverter

Technical considerations

Voltage and current matching

Emphasizes matching PV module voltage/current to microinverter specifications.

Specifications

IQ8MC-72-M-US Microinverter specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the IQ8MC-72-M-US microinverter model.

IQ8AC-72-M-US Microinverter specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the IQ8AC-72-M-US microinverter model.

IQ8HC-72-M-US Microinverter specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the IQ8HC-72-M-US microinverter model.

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