enphase IQ 7 User Manual

IQ 7 / IQ 7+ / IQ 7X / IQ 7A Installation and Operation
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Enphase Q Cable Planning and Ordering
The Enphase Q Cable is a continuous length of double insulated, outdoor-rated cable with integrated
connectors for microinverters. These connectors are preinstalled along the Q Cable at intervals to
accommodate varying PV module widths. The microinverters plug directly into the cable connectors.
The Q Cble is compatible with many PV racking systems. For a list of approved PV racking systems,
see the PV Racking Compatibility document on the Enphase website at enphase.com/support.
Connector Spacing Options
Q Cable is available in three connector spacing options. The gap between connectors on the cable
can be 1.3 meters, 2.0 meters, or 2.3 meters. The 1.3 meter spacing is best suited for connecting PV
modules installed in portrait orientation, while the 2.0 meter and 2.3 meter spacing allows you to
install 60-cell and 72-cell PV modules in landscape orientation, respectively.
Cabling Options
Ordering options include:
Cable Model
Connector
spacing
PV module
orientation
Connector count per box
Q-25-10-240 / Q-25-10-240-A*
1.3m
Portrait
240
Q-25-17-240 / Q-25-17-240-A*
2.0m
Landscape (60-cell)
240
Q-25-20-200 / Q-25-20-200-A*
2.3m
Landscape (72-cell)
200
* Models with "-A" designation for use only in Australia and New Zealand.
The Cabling System is flexible enough to adapt to almost any solar design. To determine the cable
type, you need, apply the following considerations:
• When mixing PV modules in both portrait and landscape orientation, you may need to
transition between cable types. See the preceding table for available cable types.
• To transition between cable types, install a Field Wireable connector pair.
• In situations where portrait modules are widely spaced, you may need to use landscape
spaced cables for the portrait-oriented PV modules and create loops of excess cable, if
needed.
WARNING: Do not form loops smaller than 12 cm (4.75”) in diameter.
Enphase Q Cable Accessories
The Enphase Q Cable is available with several accessory options for ease of installation, including:
• Raw Q Cable: (Q-25-RAW-300 / Q-25-RAW-300-A) Length 300 meters. Raw cable with no
connectors.
• Field Wireable connectors (male): (Q-CONN-R-10M) Make connections from any open
female Q connector or Field Wireable female connector
• Field Wireable connectors (female): (Q-CONN-R-10F) Make connections from any Q Cable
open connector or Field Wireable male connector
• Cable clips: (E-CLIP-100) Used to fasten cabling to the racking or to secure looped cabling
• Disconnect Tool: (Q-DISC-10) Disconnect tool for Q Cable connectors, DC connectors, and
AC module mount
• Q Cable sealing caps (female): (Q-SEAL-10) One needed to cover each unused connector
on the cabling
• Terminator: (Q-TERM-R-10) Terminator cap for cut cable ends

enphase IQ 7 Specifications

General

Brand	enphase
Model	IQ 7
Category	Inverter
Language	English