Enphase IQ 8 > 245 Watt MC4 Micro Inverter - IQ System
The IQ8 micro inverters from Enphase are designed to handle 235 to 350 watt solar panels. The IQ8 is compatible with 60-cell solar panels.
240 Split Phase ONLY
IQ8 Series Microinverters are UL Listed as PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment and conform with various regulations, when installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Model
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IQ8-60-2-US
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Series
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IQ8
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Manufacturer
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Enphase Energy
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NOTE: To ensure the best installation experience, Enphase is requiring that installers complete IQ8 training and certification online
to enable IQ8 system commissioning in the field. For Enphase PV-certified installers, IQ8 training is an add-on qualification course and
for those who are non-certified installers you can access the training by completing an online assessment through
Enphase University.
We recommend having 100% of your installers take this certification course if you do Enphase installations.
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Mechanical
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Type
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Grid Tie - Micro Inverter
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Ambient Temperature Range
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-40°C to +65°C
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Approved for wet locations
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Yes
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Enclosure
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Class II double-insulated, corrosion resistant polymeric enclosure
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Environmental category / UV exposure rating
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NEMA Type 6 / outdoor
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Cooling
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Natural Convection - No fans
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Connectors
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Q-DCC-2 MC4 adapter cable (included)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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8.3" x 6.9" x 1.2"
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Weight
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2.38 lbs
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Shipping Method
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Ground
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Input (DC)
Commonly used module pairings:
Recommended PV Power (STC)
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235 W - 350 W
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Module compatibility
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60-cell/120 half-cell
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MPPT voltage range
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27 – 37 V
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Operating range
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25 - 48 V
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Min/max start voltage
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30 V / 48 V
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Max input DC voltage
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50 V
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Max DC short circuit current (module Isc)
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15 A
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Overvoltage class DC port
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II
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DC port backfeed under single fault
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0 A
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PV array configuration
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1 x 1 ungrounded array; No additional DC side protection required; AC side protection requires max 20A per branch circuit
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Output (AC)
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Peak Output Power
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245 VA
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Maximum continuous output power
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240 VA
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Nominal (L-L) voltage/range˛
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240 V / 211-264 V
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Maximum continuous output current
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1 A @ 240 V
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Nominal frequency
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60 Hz
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Extended frequency range
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47 - 68 Hz
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AC short circuit fault current over 3 cycles
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5.8 Arms
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Power factor at rated power
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1.0
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Maximum units per 20 A branch circuit
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16 (240 VAC)
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Overvoltage class AC port
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III
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AC port backfeed current
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30 mA
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Power factor setting
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1.0
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Power factor (adjustable)
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0.85 leading ... 0.85 lagging
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Features
Easy to Install
- Lightweight and compact with plug-n-play connectors
- Power Line Communication (PLC) between components
- Faster installation with simple two-wire cabling
High productivity and reliability
- Produce power even when the grid is down
- More than one million cumulative hours of testing
- Class II double-insulated enclosure
- Optimized for the latest high-powered PV modules
Grid-forming
- Complies with the latest advanced grid support
- Remote automatic updates for the latest grid requirements
- Configurable to support a wide range of grid profiles
- Meets CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA) requirements
Detailed Description
Enphase's newest IQ8 Microinverters are the industry’s first grid-forming microinverters with split-phase power conversion capability to convert DC power to AC power efficiently. The brain of the semiconductor-based microinverter is a proprietary application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that enables the microinverter to operate in grid-tied or off-grid modes. This chip is built in advanced 55nm technology with high speed digital logic and has super-fast response times to changing loads and grid events, alleviating constraints on battery sizing for home energy systems.
Also known as:
IQ 8
IQ8-60-2-US
IQ8 60
IQ Eight
