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Are there any special installation instructions for microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors?

There are no special instructions for microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors. Please follow the same installation practices as outlined in the Enphase installation manual.

What are the product numbers of microinverters with MC4 connectors?

This table lists the existing product SKU numbers and their equivalent integrated MC4 connector counterparts.

IQ Microinverter with adapter cable (Q-DCC-2)

IQ Microinverter with integrated MC4 connector

IQ7-60-2-US IQ7-60-M-US
IQ7PLUS-72-2-US IQ7PLUS-72-M-US
IQ7A-72-2-US IQ7A-72-M-US
IQ8-60-2-US IQ8-60-M-US
IQ8PLUS-72-2-US IQ8PLUS-72-M-US
IQ8M-72-2-US IQ8M-72-M-US
IQ8A-72-2-US IQ8A-72-M-US
IQ8H-240-72-2-US IQ8H-240-72-M-US
IQ8H-208-72-2-US IQ8H-208-72-M-US

 

Is there a difference in cost between microinverters with integrated connectors and microinverters using adapter cables?

No, there is no price difference between the microinverters that have integrated MC4 connectors and those that use adapter cables.

Can the installer reduce the cable slack to connect to the solar panel lead cable?

It doesn't use an external bulkhead adapter, so the overall cable is a bit less. However, module leads are typically 4 to 6 feet long, so the impact is minimal.

What is the importance of IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters?

Due to the rapidly changing PV module landscape, we are witnessing an emergence of PV modules with higher DC output currents. Currently, M10 wafer-based PV modules are the most prevalent in the market. The DC output current of these modules ranges from 13 A to 14 A at standard test conditions (STC). IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters with a maximum continuous DC input current of 14 A are ideally suited for these higher-current modules.

Where can I find the specifications for IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters?

Click the individual SKUs to see the data sheets:

                  IQ8MC-72-M-US

                  IQ8AC-72-M-US

                  IQ8HC-72-M-US

All these SKUs support 240 V-split-phase (L-L), 180° grids in a single-phase/split-phase and 208 V-single-phase (L-L), 120°connection.

Will microinverters requiring MC4 adapter cables be phased out completely?

Yes, all microinverters will eventually have integrated MC4 connectors. We are gradually transitioning each inverter in a phased manner.

Can IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters be used in the same system as the existing IQ8 Series Microinverters (i.e., IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A & IQ8H)?

Yes, IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters can be used in the same system and branch along with the IQ8, IQ8+, IQ8M, IQ8A, IQ8H-240, and IQ8H-208 Microinverters. Moreover, these microinverters can be connected to the same IQ Gateway.

Do IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters support 240 V and 208 V single-phase?

Yes. IQ8MC, IQ8AC, and IQ8HC Microinverters support 240 V split-phase and 208 V single-phase in the United States. Check the respective data sheets for more information.

Where can I get data sheets for microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors?

Download the data sheets or browse all our technical publications in the Documentation Center.

How should I document model numbers in permits and plan sets?

Enphase recommends installers submit Enphase microinverter model numbers on permits and plan sets using an “-x” in place of either the “-2” or “-M”, and add “where x = 2 or M.”

For example: “Model Number: IQ7-60-x-US, where x = 2 or M” or “IQ8PLUS-72-x-US, where x = 2 or M.”

While ordering microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors, do I get Q-DCC-2 adapter cable too?

Microinverters with integrated MC4 connectors will not be shipped with a Q-DCC-2 adapter cable, as they are no longer necessary.

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