Description
The Enphase IQ8A Microinverter is a high powered, smart power source designed to operate in grid-tied or off-grid modes to provide the highest efficiency for systems with 60-cell, 120 half-cell, 72-cell, and 144 half-cell modules. When installed with the Enphase Encharge battery and IQ System Controller, the IQ8A microinverter operates off-grid to power the house or charge the batteries when the sun is shining. The Enphase IQ8 Microinverters are microgrid-forming to power your property when the utility grid is down. Part of the Enphase Energy system, the Enphase IQ8A microinverters integrate with the Enphase IQ Controller Smart Switch, Enphase Encharge lithium battery, Enphase IQ Gateway, and the Enphase App for monitoring and analysis software. Enphase microinverters dramatically simplify the installation process. Connect PV modules quickly and easily to IQ8A Microinverters using the included Q-DCC-2 adapter cable with plug-n-play MC4 connectors.
The IQ8 Microinverter series extends the reliability standards set forth by previous generations. After undergoing over a million cumulative hours of power-on testing, enabling Enphase to provide industry-leading quality and a limited-warranty of up to 25 years.
Parts / Specifications
MODEL: |
IQ8A-72-2-US |
INPUT DATA (DC): |
INPUT DATA (DC) |
Recommended input power (STC): |
295W - 500W+ |
Module compatibility: |
60-cell, 120 half-cell, 72-cell, and 144 half-cell PV modules |
Maximum input DC voltage: |
60V |
Peak power tracking voltage: |
36V - 45V |
Min - Max start voltage: |
30V - 58V |
Maximum DC short circuit current: |
15A |
Overvoltage class DC port: |
II |
DC port backfeed under single fault: |
0A |
PV array configuration: |
1 x 1 ungrounded array |
OUTPUT DATA (AC) @ 240 Vac: |
OUTPUT DATA (AC) |
Peak Output Power: |
366 VA (~ 366 watts AC) |
Maximum continuous output power: |
349 VA (~ 349 watts AC) |
Maximum output current: |
1.45A (A rms at nominal duration) |
Nominal voltage range: |
240V; 211-264 V |
Nominal frequency: |
60 Hz |
Extended frequency / range: |
50 - 68 Hz |
Maximum units @ 240Vac: |
11 per 20A branch circuit |
Overvoltage class AC port: |
III |
AC port backfeed under single fault: |
30mA |
Power factor setting: |
1.0 |
Power factor (adjustable): |
0.85 leading ... 0.85 lagging |
EFFICIENCY: |
EFFICIENCY |
CEC California weighted efficiency: |
97.5% @ 240Vac |
Peak inverter efficiency: |
97.6% @ 240Vac |
MECHANICAL DATA: |
MECHANICAL DATA |
Ambient temperature range: |
-40F - +140F (-40C to + 60C) |
Dimensions (WxHxD): |
212 mm x 175 mm x 30.2 mm (8.3 x 6.9 x 1.2) without bracket |
Weight: |
1.08 kg (2.38 lbs) |
Cooling Natural convection: |
No fans |
Approved for wet locations: |
Yes |
Pollution degree: |
PD3 |
Enclosure environmental rating: |
Outdoor, NEMA Type 6 |
OTHER FEATURES: |
OTHER FEATURES |
Communication: |
Power line |
Connector type: |
MC4 |
Integrated ground: |
The DC circuit meets the requirements for ungrounded PV arrays in NEC 690.12 |
Monitoring: |
Ennphase IQ Gateway and Enphase App monitoring and analysis software |
Compliance: |
CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA), UL 62109-1, UL1741/IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-0003 Class B, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-01 |
Installation Instructions
DOWNLOADS
Enphase IQ8A micro-inverter datasheet
Enphase IQ8 micro-inverter Installation Guide
