enphase Envoy Communications Gateway User Manual

Envoy Installation and Operation
 2013 Enphase Energy Inc. 141-00011 Rev 05
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Envoy Installation
Planning and Preparation
Review the following preinstallation checks and sizing considerations before you install the Envoy.
System Sizing
The Envoy is capable of servicing a large system of Enphase Microinverters. This number varies with
Envoy model. Check the model number (SKU) on the Envoy box, or on the back of the Envoy, to
determine which model you are installing. Check the following table for capacity information:
Envoy model number
(SKU)
Number of microinverters
monitored
ENV-120-01
500
IEMU-03
250
NOTE: When multiple Envoys are required at a single site, see our tech briefs on
commercial design at http://www.enphase.com/support.
Preinstallation Checks
Before installing the Envoy, make sure that the site has a standard AC outlet available near the load
center. Do not use a power strip.
To use Enlighten web-based monitoring and analysis software, additional requirements are:
 Always-on broadband Internet connection
 Broadband router with spare Ethernet port
 Up-to-date web browser to view Enlighten. Supported browsers are Internet Explorer 8 or
higher, Firefox 11 or higher, Chrome 5 or higher, and Safari 5 or higher. Enlighten requires
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. For Internet Explorer 8 users, install the Google Chrome
Frame plug-in. Enlighten is compatible with Internet-enabled mobile devices running iOS 5 or
higher and Android 4 or higher.
Check the Envoy shipping box for the following items:
 Envoy Communications Gateway
 Ethernet cable
 AC power cord
 Power line communication bridges (included with some Envoy models)
 Envoy Communications Gateway Quick Install Guide

enphase Envoy Communications Gateway Specifications

General

Brand	enphase
Model	Envoy Communications Gateway
Category	Gateway
Language	English