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IQ Commercial Envoy Installation and Operation
The Enphase IQ Commercial Envoy
The Enphase IQ Commercial Envoy is an integral component of the Enphase System. It operates between the Enphase devices, or other PV system, and the Enphase Enlighten™ web-based monitoring and analysis software. When used with Enphase devices, the IQ Commercial Envoy can control grid management functions and monitor PV production and site consumption. When used with non-Enphase PV systems, it can collect production and consumption data, but does not control grid management functions.
IMPORTANT
: Enphase IQ Commercial Envoy and IQ Series Micros do not communicate with, and should not be used with, previous generation Enphase Microinverters and Envoys. Always use IQ Series
Microinverters with an IQ Commercial Envoy.
How the Enphase Microinverter System Works
The Enphase Microinverter converts the DC output of the PV module into grid-compliant AC power. In addition to performing the DC to AC conversion, it maximizes energy production by using a sophisticated
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm. This integrated system maximizes energy harvest, increases system reliability, and simplifies design, installation and management.
The IQ Commercial Envoy operates as a gateway between the Enphase devices and Enlighten, using precision Current Transformers (CTs) to measure PV production and site energy consumption. It collects energy and performance data from the PV system over on-site AC power lines, and it forwards that data to
Enlighten, via the Internet, for statistical reporting. Enlighten analyzes the data collected by each Enphase device connected to the IQ Commercial Envoy. Essential for system monitoring and troubleshooting,
Enlighten automatically detects any shortfall in energy production, identifies possible causes, and suggests solutions.
Enlighten provides a wide range of information on system performance. You can access Enlighten on your computer or mobile device and view current performance information at any time.
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